Events

On Thursday, April 18th, the BIA will be hosting two community workshops. These workshops will engage with many popular topics, such as the importance of community in marketing and new-immigrant banking services.  Both workshops will be held at different places and at different times. The chosen speakers for both events are true professionals in the field and have much knowledge and experience to offer. Community Marketing with Nick & Hilary Where: HomeLife/ Realty One Ltd., 501 Parliament Street. When: 2pm-3:30pm What Is Community Marketing All About? The first BIA workshop will primarily focus on how to use social media to improve a business’ …

This Saturday, join the Aberdeen Avenue Residents’ Group (AARG) during their annual street clean-up. Residents are encouraged to meet at Winchester Square — our city designated area — between 10am and 2pm.  Litter bags will be supplied and will be generously picked up by Steve Nobel from City Hall at the end of the day. Be sure to bring your own gloves, a small shovel, broom, and dust pan, so that you can make the most out of this spring cleaning experience. It’s an incredible opportunity to bond with fellow community members in making the neighbourhood a cleaner, prettier place. …

“Spring has sprung and old is new. Here are things for you to do.” Read below and make some notes. Come see lambs, cows, pigs and goats.” There are many great things to come and see at Riverdale Farm this spring.  Explore the farm’s 7.5-acres and experience the outdoors during a time of new growth and awakening.  Walk the paths through the forest, sit casually by the pond, or tour the diverse vegetable gardens – there are plenty of family activities going on at Riverdale Farm and all are welcomed to join.  If you come soon you will see the farm’s most …

It’s that time again…tax season is upon us and here’s what we’re going to do about it. Important Dates March 31st – Deadline for any 2012 penalty tax owing on excess RRSP contributes April 1st – Last day to file a Canadian Income Tax Return Should You Do This Year’s Taxes on Your Own? Having someone do your taxes for you can be expensive.  Hiring an accountant to help with your return could cost anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.  But now that the CRA is encouraging Canadians to file taxes online, people can do their …

A Call for Volunteers The annual Forsythia Festival is quick approaching!  On Sunday May 5th prepare to join hundreds of cheerful residents in Wellesley Park for an event filled day.  The parade will begin at the corner of Sumach and Winchester Street at 10am and the festivities will last until 3pm.  In order for this year’s event to run smoothly, the Cabbagetown Residents Association is looking for a few more volunteers.  Even if you can only spare one hour of your time, the community will be extremely grateful.  If you are interested in helping out at this year’s Forsythia Festival, …

This month’s FREE workshop is dedicated to Website Strategy.  Learn how to create the best website for your small business…. and learn how to actually get people to visit your website! Join us with industry leader, George Giantsoploulos from Reality Business Consulting. When: Thursday, March 21, 2013* Time:  2:00pm – 4:00pm* Where: The Filipino Centre, 597 Parliament St* Please let us know if you plan to attend. 2013-03-21 Cabbagetown BIA Seminar Flyer (1)

Join us for our 5th annual candlelight walk through Victorian Cabbagetown South as we celebrate Earth Hour. SATURDAY MARCH 23RD 8:30pm – 9:30pm Earth Hour is a WWF climate change initiative. In 2007 Earth Hour was established in one city – Sydney Australia … In just 5 years, over 7000 cities and towns across 152 countries and territories have been inspired to take actions and share their commitment to the environment. Turn off your lights with Cabbagetown South and get a new perspective on your community as we take this guided walk through Historical Cabbagetown South. Cabbagetown’s history began in the 1800s …

Annual General Meeting Ontario Restaurant, Dundas Street between Ontario and Milan Date: 09 Jan 2013 7:30 PM Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given of the 2013 Cabbagetown South Association Membership Meeting (also known as the Annual General Meeting), in compliance with our bylaw. (7.1. Notice of a membership meeting shall be given to members in good standing at least ten (10) days in advance of the meeting.) On Wednesday January 9, 2013, at 7:30 pm, a public meeting of the Cabbagetown South Association will be called to order. It will adjourn almost immediately and the 2013 Cabbagetown South Annual …

The Cabbagetown Festival is almost here! The festival will have food tastings, to films, to arts and crafts, and of course… plenty of wonderful Garage Sales! If you would like to hold a garage sale but don’t have the space, please contact: Doug Fisher / dfisher988@gmail.com He will provide the needed space along the east side of Sumach, north of Winchester. Message from Doug: “The system is simple. It’s $25 per space – please keep the spaces to approximately 10 feet in width, but that obviously can be flexible. The money covers clean-up costs. In order to keep some kind …

WHAT: Cabbagetown South Street Party WHEN: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 TIME: 12PM TO 6PM WHERE: SEATON STREET BETWEEN HAGAN & CALLAGHAN LANE (south of Gerrard & north of Dundas) Click here to view the flyer.