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posted November 25, 2008
HOLIDAY BAKING WITH JOSHNA
The Stop Community Food Centre is pleased to offer a limited number of holiday baking classes with our very own professional chef Joshna Maharaj.
Take the mess and stress out of holiday baking by gathering a group of your friends, neighbours or co-workers for an afternoon of baking with Joshna.
Just imagine cheerful holiday baking with no mess to clean up, no mad dashes to the grocery store for ingredients, and best of all…no disappointing results! Get your holiday baking done in a fully-equipped, commercial grade kitchen, with a professional chef, listening to holiday music, sipping cider with your friends…all while supporting a great cause.
Classes are limited to 12 people each, and are offered on a first come, first serve basis, so reserve your spot today!
The Classes will be held at THE STOP
1884 Davenport Road
Cost per person: $125 (includes cost of ingredients)
Saturday, December 6th from: 12:00 – 3:30 pm
Wednesday, December 10th from: 3:00 – 6:30 pm
To reserve your spot contact:
Danielle at 416-652-7867 ext. 250
Season Extension Workshop at the Stop
There will be a season extension workshop
"How to grow food when it's cold outside"
on Wednesday Oct. 15th from 5:30 to 7:30
at The Stop Community Food Centre, 1884 Davenport Rd.
For more information please contact Kristin, the Urban Agriculture Coordinator at
The Stop Community Food Centre
(416)652-7867 ext. 241
posted September 02, 2008
Perth Dupont Community Garden Harvest Festival
Sun, Sept. 21, 5pm – 9pm
The Perth Dupont Community Garden Invites you to join in the celebration of another good year, and a good harvest.
We will have a potluck dinner, and there will on-going tours of the garden.
PLEASE COME AND JOIN US AS WE ENJOY THE SUCCESS OF A GOOD HARVEST. BRING YOUR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, YOUR SONGS & LAUGHTER, AND DON'T FORGET THE KIDS! WE WILL ALSO HAVE A BARBECUE FOR GRILLED VEGETABLES AND BURGERS.
Bring your recipes and garden seeds for trading. Feel free to bring your favorite dish for your family, or to share. Please do have a list of ingredients for people with allergies. We will only be using bio-degradable, and re-usable dishes, cups, and cutlery.
As a special feature, we have permission from Seeds of Diversity to have a display, and we will also have a bulb exchange, along with other things to transplant. We are inviting other community gardens, so we should get a wide variety of bulbs and plants. This year, we have been working on the Great Canadian Garlic Collection, a project of Seeds of Diversity. So, that garlic will be on display, and available for exchange.
NEW TENNIS COURT There is also a newly repaired tennis court next to the garden. The tennis players are welcome to share in the feast! And feel free to bring your tennis equipment as well.
The Google map address is: 360 Symington Ave. Toronto Please note: The entrance to the Garden is from Perth Ave. One street west of Symington, just north of Dupont St.
For more information contact Susan at: perth-dupontcg@frogstar.com
Our website http://www.perth-dupont.parkcommons.ca
posted September 12, 2008
The Stop's "Good Food For All" Festival
The Stop Community Food Centre Presents.....
The Good Food for All Festival
Saturday, September 20th
12noon - 3 pm
Come, bring your families, volunteer, spread the word! Join the Good Food Revolution!
Location: 1884 Davenport Rd. (Davenport & Symington)
Behind the parking lot, by the bake oven In case of rain, 'round back at The Stop
Main Event: 1 p.m. Iron Chef Throwdown: The Knives are Coming Out
C5 at the ROM's Ted "Fancypants" Corrado vs. The Stop's Jammin' Joshna Marahaj Judged by representatives of YOU, the community
Free seasonal samples from The Stop's garden and kitchen
Also: Free massage, Edible Beauty Salon, Tree workshops, Massage, Bake oven and Crosstown Chefs demos For the Kids: Bouncy Castle, Food and Herb tasting games, Instrument making, Face painting, instrument making
posted September 11, 2008
Learn How To Preserve the Harvest
Wednesday September 17th, 2:00pm
Come and learn the secrets of canning and preserving. This is a great way of keeping the goodness of your garden, deep into the winter months.
Learn How To Preserve the Harvest
The Stop Community Food Centre Is located at 1884 Davenport Rd. at the corner of Davenport Rd. and Symington Ave.
This workshop will be held In the “Drop In”. The access is from the back of the building.
The Stop’s mission is to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality.
posted August 12, 2008
Pot luck Dinner at the Perth Dupont Community Garden
PERTH DUPONT COMMUNITY GARDEN INVITES YOU TO THEIR POTLUCK DINNER
AUGUST 22, 2008
starting at 6:00pm, there will on-going tours of the garden.
PLEASE COME AND JOIN US AS WE ENJOY THE WARM SUMMER EVENING. BRING YOUR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, YOUR SONGS & LAUGHTER, AND DON'T FORGET THE KIDS! WE WILL ALSO HAVE A BARBECUE FOR GRILLED VEGETABLES AND BURGERS & HOT-DOGS.
Feel free to bring your favorite dish for your family or to share. Please have a list of ingredients for people with allergies. We will only be using bio-degradable, and re-usable dishes, cups, and cutlery.
A NEW TENNIS COURT
There is also a new tennis court next to the garden. All the tennis players are welcome to share in the feast!
For more information contact Susan -perth-dupontcg@frogstar.com
and see our website http://www.perth-dupont.parkcommons.ca
posted May 22, 2008
Sustainability Fair
SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
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Living Green in the City
June 7, 2008 10 am – 3 pm
Learn how to live sustainably in the city.
+Eat Local, Eat Organic, Eat More Veggie
+Reduce Vehicle Emissions
+Grow Your Own Veggies
+Use Fewer Resources
+Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
+Use Alternative Sources of Power
Exhibits, Presenters, Vendors
Activities For children
Unitarian Fellowship
of Northwest Toronto
55 St. Phillips Road
Etobicoke, Ontario M9P 2N8
www.unitarian.ca/GTA
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE POTATO 2008
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JUNE 14 The Peruvian Community Resource Centre in Canada presents
Cultural Exhibition of Typical Food and a Dance party.
1263 Wilson Ave. North York
http://www.theperuviancommunity.com
For more information call (416)732-9247
See the poster for more details.
posted May 22, 2008
Urban Gardening
This is a program for adults interested in plants and gardening.
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Gardening is a healing passion for mind, body, soul and even the Earth! Join us for a talk about a variety of gardening topics.
Maria Kasstan, a volunteer with Seeds of Diversity, will discuss a variety of gardening topics, including balcony gardening, urban vegetables, composting and seed saving.
This program will be held at the
York Woods Library
1785 Finch Ave. W.
Saturday July 19
from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Room 1.
Register in person or by calling 416-395-5980.
posted May 22, 2008
Big On Bloor!
BIG is holding the first annual BIG Festival!
The BIG ON BLOOR Festival
On June 21st from Christie to Lansdowne along historic Bloor Street. Bloor will be closed from Christie to Lansdowne form 1-9pm
The BIG Festival celebrates local business, community, arts and culture
with a unique street fair featuring hundreds of events, activities and exhibitions.
1 pm - festival starts 5:45 - clear tables and prepare for community meal
6-7 - help serve & eat yummy community meal (meal is free, veggietarian & being provided by Yasi's Place, Dufferin Grove & the Stop)
7-9 - dance party & mingling in the street
9 festival is over
The PERTH DUPONT COMMUNITY GARDEN will have a table in the block between Lansdowne & St. Clarens Avenues. Our area is called: THESE ARE THE PEOPLE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD
JOSHNA the chef from the STOP will be giving cooking demonstrations.
FoodShare will have it's open house!
ABOUT THIS EVENT The entire Bloor Street community and Toronto at large: throwing the biggest dinner party in Toronto and in the world! The public is invited to take a seat at the BIG table to break bread under the stars with the community while breaking a world record. The table, spanning over two kilometers, is located in the middle of Bloor Street from Christie to Lansdowne. Hosted by the community and local restaurants on the eve of the summer solstice, you are invited to pull up a chair at the BIG table to participate in the first annual The BIG Supper.
Visit our website http://bigonbloor.com/
LOOK AT THIS POSTER FOR MORE DETAILS
Fundamentals of Permaculture
Let Nature Do the Work:
A Course in the Fundamentals of Permaculture Design
July 20 to 27th, 2008
The Permaculture Practicum
July 28 to August 3, 2008
Create Living Environments that are simple, natural, self sufficient and sustainable.
Where: Ecology Retreat Centre RR#1, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
What is Permaculture?
Permaculture is: An ethical design system for creating sustainable human culture.
About the Course
The Fundamentals of Permaculture Design course offers practical training in permaculture design principles & techniques. It enables the participants to use the principles in their life to design sustainable and ecological environments that can provide for their basic needs for food, shelter, energy, fulfilling employment and supportive community. It provides a basic grounding in Permaculture as a whole systems approach to ecological living so that participants are empowered to apply these skills where they live, on their own properties and within their communities.
Course Topics include Ethics and Co-operation for Ecological Design, Ecosystem Dynamics and Permaculture Principles, Energy Analysis for Landscape Design and many more.
There will be a balance between classroom time, hands-on experiential learning and personal empowerment work. This training will be useful for people with varying levels of experience - from backyard gardeners to design professionals.
Course Instructors: Read More >>
posted May 02, 2008
David Suzuki visits Toronto May 3 2008
The David Suzuki Foundation is launching its insect pollinator awareness campaign with "Wild Things with Wings" in Toronto, on Sat. May 3rd, in partnership with three other leading non-profit organizations: Evergreen, Seeds of Diversity Canada, and FoodShare.
Native insect pollinators are important for the preservation of biodiversity and key for the propagation of many plant species. Insects are also an important link in our food system, since many food plants depend on insects to produce fruit. Wild bees and butterflies, like many other wild animals, suffer from urban development, pesticides used in industrial agriculture, global climate change, and the disappearance of wild spaces. In other words, imagine us doing their work with Q-tips and small brushes at hand. Seems like an awful lot of work! Read More >>
posted May 02, 2008
FREE WORKSHOP Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
Spring is here!
Check Out These Free Workshops
All Are Welcome!
Vegetable Gardening for beginners
Learn how to grow vegetables using low-cost, organic methods.
Thursday May 8, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Contact Kristin at The Stop Community Food Centre for more information
kristin@thestop.org also (416)652-7867 ext. (241)
The Stop Community Food Centre is located at 1884 Davenport Rd. on the corner of Davenport and Symington, two lights west of Lansdowne Ave.
TTC: Take the 168 Symington Bus from the Dundas west Station.
posted May 02, 2008
FREE WORKSHOP Intro To Container Gardening
All Are Welcome
Introduction to Container Gardening
Short on Space? Why not Try Container Gardening?
Thursday May 13, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Contact Kristin at The Stop Community Food Centre for more information
kristin@thestop.org also (416)652-7867 ext. (241)
The Stop Community Food Centre is located at 1884 Davenport Rd. on the corner of Davenport and Symington, two lights west of Lansdowne Ave.
TTC: Take the 168 Symington Bus from the Dundas West Station.
Plant Sale Community Garden
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Old Events
Perth Dupont Community Garden Meeting
We would like to have a meeting at the Caldense Bakery at 6:30 Friday February 8 2008 It is to brainstorm Ideas for the sponsorship program by VisionTV and Recreating Eden. Their offer can be viewed at www.recreatingeden.com our goal is to tell them in 500 words how $1,000 would help our garden make a greater contribution to the community
Community clean up event.
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Seedy Saturday Flyer
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How to Start a Community Garden Work Shop
Free How to Start a Community Garden Work Shop
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Brought to you by: The Toronto Community Food Animators: Food Share, AfricanFoodBasket, The STOP, Supported by : the City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing, and Toronto Community Garden Network TCGN.
Seedy Saturday
Toronto Joins a Canada-Wide Initiative To Celebrate Urban Gardeners, their Gardens, and the Communities they Grow in at the Scadding Court Community Centre.
Toronto – Gardeners and seed savers, community members, businesses, government and non-profit organizations are convening Saturday March 15, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Scadding Court Community Centre (707 Dundas St. W.) to enjoy a day of seed swapping and purchasing, networking, yummy food, hands-on workshops and presentations, and an eco-fair with Toronto’s finest community and environmental organizations. And this year, with a children’s activity area, this event is truly for all ages! Read More>>
Get ready for Spring on March 3rd, 2008
Seedy Saturday will soon be here!
Did you save seeds this summer? Would you like to have some help cleaning them and packaging them up? Or would you like to have some company while you are doing it? Or perhaps you would like to learn by helping us to clean and sort seeds for Seedy Saturday.
Please come and join us for this seedy event!
It will be held on March 3rd 2008. At The Stop 1884 Davenport Rd, From 5pm to 9pm. There will be pot-luck snacks.
If you want, you can also bring Scissors, tape, envelopes or paper and pens.
Picture taken by Rhonda Teitel-Payne during her visit to the Perth Dupont Community Garden
Knowledge Swap:
A one-day seminar, formerly known as the Mini-Conference. This will be hosted by The Stop Community Food Centre on Saturday 23 February 2008. Mark your calendars, click on details for more information.
Get ready for Spring on Feb 20, 2008
Seedy Saturday will soon be here!
Did you save seeds this summer? Would you like to have some help cleaning them and packaging them up? Or would you like to have some company while you are doing it? Or perhaps you would like to learn by helping us to clean and sort seeds for Seedy Saturday.
Please come and join us for this seedy event!
It will be held on February 20th 2008 At Scadding Court 707 Dundas Street W at Bathurst, in the kitchen , From 6pm to 9pm.
There will be pot-luck snacks
If you want, you can also bring scissors, tape, envelopes or paper and pens.
Picture taken by Rhonda Teitel-Payne during her visit to the Perth Dupont Community Garden
Beat The Winter Blues Fundraiser
Musicians, performers and artists from the neighbourhood and across the city are donating their talents and time to make this event a rocking good one! See the flyer Regarding the Fire on Franklin. See Davenport Unites
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