The Karen Millar Team


The Shops at Don Mills
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Toronto, ON
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Wednesday 31 August 2011

Hot & Spicy Food Festival Sep 2-5



This could be scrumptious! The Hot & Spicy Food Festival! Enjoy culinary arts, music, film panels and a dance featuring DJ Niterider and Nomadic Massive, Barbadian cuisine, a hot and spicy iron chef competition and more. FREE! September 2-5 at the Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W. Call 416-973-4000 or visit harbourfrontcentre.com for more information.

Enjoy!

Karen

Monday 29 August 2011

Aroma Espresso Bar Opens! Aug 31


Come to the Shops at Don Mills on August 31 to take part in the grand opening of Aroma Espresso Bar! They will have activities that will include:


-Aroma-Red Ribbon Cutting by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong photo and comments at 4:15 pm
-Complimentary Aroma food and coffee
-Door prizes
-And a chance to win a TIFF VIP Experience!


Stop by and enjoy!


Karen


 

Friday 26 August 2011

Take control of your camera! Aug. 28



Now this is something you rarely see offered for free! Enjoy this digital photography workshop at the Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Road at 1:30 & 3 pm. This is free with admission. For more information visit Ontario Science Centre or call 416-696-1000.

Enjoy!

Karen

Wednesday 24 August 2011

Cool new websites for plugged in travellers



I saw this great article the other day in the Toronto Star. In this internet and smart phone day and age, most travellers need answers at their fingertips. Here are a few websites to help you:

www.seatmaestro.com Before choosing your flight you can check to see if its a good seat. This comprehensive lists 184 airlines and 1,143 seat plans which is updated daily!

www.fairsandfun.com This is a good site if you are travelling in the States as it shows events, fairs and festivals in every U.S. State.

www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/archives/minority_06.htm This forum is a place where travellers can post their experiences with racism in Europe, what it looks like and how to deal with it.

www.jetsetter.com This is a user friendly site and its free! The site focuses on luxury travel deals but also offers to hold reservations for 72 hours, deep discount flash sales and a feature where you can register as standby for a hotel room.

www.getaroom.com This is yet another hotel booking site that promises the best discounted rates. It's always good to shop around and compare.

Enjoy!

Karen

Monday 22 August 2011

Private Schools



Many of our clients ask us about how to find boarding schools or private schools for their children in their current neighbourhood. This great website can help do just that! Visit ourkids.net and you can search by postal code but also refine the search to girls only, boys only or coed! This website also provides lists of camps for your children to attend, military schools and so much more.

 

Just fantastic!

Karen

Friday 19 August 2011

Wild Blueberry Festival Aug 20!



This sounds like a delish event that just can't be missed!  The WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL will have a Blueberry pie bake-off, wild berry sampling, a garden talk, kids' activities and more. 8 am-4 pm on August 20 and it's FREE! Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview. For more information visit: ebw.evergreen.ca .

Enjoy!

Karen

Wednesday 17 August 2011

Tango & Salsa Lessons for free! Aug 18







TANGO & SALSA OPEN HOUSE! Drop in for a free lesson for singles of couples from 1-10 pm at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 70 Yorkville (and 3 other locations; see website). For more information call 416-479-0656 or visit arthurmurrayyorkville.com. Make a night of it...dinner and dancing anyone?


Enjoy!

Karen




Monday 15 August 2011

The Children's Book Bank



This is fantastic! I saw this on Global News. If you have new or gently used children's books for babies all the way up to age 12, please donate them to the Children's Book Bank! This organization allows low income families the opportunity to own their own books for FREE! The average cost these days for a children's book is a whopping $15 plus tax and with libraries now possibly being shut down, some families are not able to afford the luxury of reading.  I urge you to look through your own personal libraries or collections to see if there are any children's books that you can part with and donate them to this fabulous cause.

Thank you!

Karen

Friday 12 August 2011

Food from small spaces fair Aug 13



I have never seen this before but think it is worth checking out! Urban backyard, balcony and rooftop food-growing event with a green roof tour, live music, displays, vendors and more. From 2-5 pm. FREE! Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth For more information email: martina@ecospark.ca.

Enjoy!

Karen

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Fortune cooking food festival Aug 12-14


This sounds scrumptious! A Chinese and Taiwanese music workshop, knife techniques demo, an iron chef competition and more. Free. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W. For more information call: 416-973-4000 or visit: harbourfrontcentre.com.


Enjoy!


Karen

Monday 8 August 2011

Pipeworks acrobatic show Aug 11



This whole family will love to see this FREE show of daredevil acrobats performing at Ontario Place (955 Lake Shore W)! The shows are at 4, 6, 8 & 11 pm. For more information call 416-314-9900.

Enjoy!

Karen

Friday 5 August 2011

Taste of the Danforth! Aug 5-7



Take part in this Greek festival! The Danforth will be closed from Broadview to Jones. There will be food tasting, music and entertainment and its FREE! Fore more information visit: tasteofthedanforth.com. Don't want to pay for parking? Why not take the subway! You can get off at the Broadview Station or anything in between all the way to Jones!

Enjoy!

Karen

Wednesday 3 August 2011

Funky Fish Aug 4



This could be fun for the whole family and its free! Japanese kite-making workshop. 2 pm.  Pape-Danforth Library, 701 Pape. For more information, call: 416-393-7727.

Enjoy!

Karen

Monday 1 August 2011

Long weekend - What's open on Monday August 2





Here is a quick look at what is open and closed on August 2 2011:


Closed on Monday, August 2, 2010



  • Banks

  • Most child-care centres

  • Government offices

  • Post offices / no mail delivery (post offices operated by the private sector may be open)

  • Libraries


Open on Monday, August 2, 2010



  • Many Liquor/Beer Stores - possibly at reduced hours (check specific locations)

  • Malls

  • Most grocery stores, supermarkets and convenience stores - possibly at reduced hours

  • Tourist destinations, such as the CN Tower, the Vancouver Aquarium, museums, galleries etc.

  • Public transit on a holiday schedule

  • Garden centres





Have a safe and happy holiday!

Karen