I love summer in Toronto; always look forward to long weekends because a lot of people clear out leaving me to my city, kind of by myself. Well, not really, but......
Here are some things I think are neat and worthy of participation.
The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (www.torontooutdoorart.org) is being held this year on July 10, 11 and 12. I love to just take a day and wander around; sometime, I take the next day too if I am particularly fond of something and it is still available for purchase. You will find some of the best talent our city and actually, other provinces has to offer. Check it out!
Ontario Place is absolutely beautiful, peacful and you can just wander for hours by the water. We purchased a 2009 Play All Summer Pass (for 4/$49.00 each) This lets you in (also to the exhibition when it's in town) and for your fee you get 3 X 5$ parking passes. The restaurants are fun, lively and good and there is nothing like being by the water. Often we wonder over to the boats and pretend we own a yacht. Good for about 6 seconds of laughs. Ditto goes for Centre Island, although more of an ordeal with those crushing crowds going on the ferry. Info: www.ontarioplace.com
The Furniture Bank (www.furniturebank.org) Not something to do, but if you're clearing out stuff from your home, go on-line here. Here's their mission statement. "the fact is, furniture is more important than you may think. And it's even more so to disadvantaged families, women, children and refugees that are leaving a shelter or setting up home for the first time." This is a great place to unload stuff. If they pick up from you, it costs for delivery but not much. Love this idea.
Finally and the recipient of the Toronto Community Foundation's 2009 Vital People winners, Rhonda Teitel-Payne has been growing organic food at Earlscourt Park for marginalized and underserviced neighbourhoods. What a great gal! Fresh veggies, fruit all cultivated in a community garden. Google "Community Gardens, Toronto" to volunteer or money support these worthy causes.
Cheryl Bower
RE/MAX Hallmark Realty ltd.
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