Raise Awareness & Give Support! Sept 1.

Elizabeth Manley, the figure skating silver medalist, signs autographs and helps raise awareness about ovarian cancer.

When? September 1, Noon-2 pm.
Cost? Free.
Where? Winners College Park, 444 Yonge,

Together we can make a difference!

Karen

Book Bash!

Meet children's authors Eric Walters, Kenneth Oppel, Robin Muller and others, plus storytelling, puppet shows, crafts and more.

When? Saturday August 28 from 11 am-4 pm.
Cost? Free!
Location? North York Library 5120 Yonge

To find out more information, call 416-395-5535.

Enjoy!
Karen

Food Inspection Agency

Visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency to find out all the latest food recalls and safety tips! The latest recall was on August 24 2010 for La Nuestra Mamey Pulp (see above picture).

I always feel its good to keep a close eye on these issues.

Safety First!

Karen

CNE Now open!

The CNE is now open! It's agreat place to take the kids for the day! Pack a lunch and save some moolah!


The CNE is located at Press Building, Exhibition Place 210 Princes’ Boulevard.

For more information call 416-263-3800 or visit the CNE!
Enjoy!
Karen

Festival in the Square - Música Latina Caliente Aug. 21-22

The Shops at Don Mills is pleased to present a Festival in the Square with a Latin twist. Featuring passionate musical performances, salsa dance lessons, children’s activities, and delicious latin food! Face painting for the kids as well as a scavenger hunt!

When? Aug. 21 & 22 from 12 noon until dark!
Cost? Free!

Enjoy!
Karen

Green Lifestyle Show! Aug. 21!

The Green Lifestyle Show will showcase how both organizations and people are committed to a greener way of living and what is being done here to ensure that our Youth and Citizens will have a great future.

Let's help heal our earth!

Karen

Wild in the City Aug.17!

Get outdoors with the whole family and go for a family nature walk! Learn all about the environment and have fun.

When? Aug 17, from 1-3 pm.
Cost? Free
Where? High Park Nature Centre, 430 Parkside

Visit highpark.org for more information or call 416-392-1748 ext. 2!

Enjoy!
Karen

Light & easy salad dressing!

Try this easy and delicious summer salad dressing!

Yield: 1 cup

2 peaches, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Process all the ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides.

Enjoy!
Karen
PS-this recipe was courtesy of myrecipes.com

Container gardening!

A free event that gives you tips for growing food and flowers in containers naturally!

When? Aug. 12 at 7 pm.
Where? North Toronto Community Centre, 200 Eglinton West

For more information, visit: torontogreen.ca

Enjoy!
Karen

Fresh Wednesday! Aug. 11

Fresh Wednesdays features seven live, free noon-hour concerts to complement the Nathan Phillips Square’s annual Farmers’ Market.

Savour your favourite fruits and vegetables at their peak of perfection while listening to great Canadian music!

When? Aug. 11, 10 am-2 pm.
Cost? Free
Where? Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay

Enjoy!
Karen

Taste of the Danforth! Aug 6-9!

This is a delicious event! Some of the Danoforth will be closed (between Broadview to Jones on the Danforth) for pedestrian traffic this weekend so that you can walk the Danforth and taste food from out of this world! It's a Festival of Greek culture with food tasting, music and entertainment.

More more information visit: Taste of the Danforth

Enjoy!
Karen
PS-It can get hot walking in the crowds so bring lots of water & sunscreen!

Meet Dora the Explorer & Diego Aug 5.!

This is great for the whole family! A trip to the CN Tower and meeting some pretty well known TV characters that your kids will love! It's a meet-and-greet with Dora and Diego, music by ImBauaKunas, kids' activities and more.

Where? CN Tower 301 Front W
When? August 5, 11 am-3 pm.
Cost? Free with admission.

For more information call 416-868-6937 or visit the CN Tower Website

Enjoy!
Karen

Free outdoor movie viewing!

When? August 3 at 6:30
Where? Yonge & Dundas Square
Cost? Free!

Come one come all to an outdoor film screening of the Old Oceans 11!

For more information visit: ydsquare.ca.

Enjoy!
Karen