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  The Cabbagetown Residents Association has posted a Riverdale farm survey. The survey is part of a study by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). I have always thought of Riverdale Farm as one of Toronto’s great hidden treasures. Please help them out by responding to the survey here: http://bit.ly/1QVRC11 Remember to check out the Riverdale Farm website for more details on any upcoming events for you and your family! Image courtesy of Toronto Then and Now. 

Getting Down to Business The Ben Wicks has been an integral part of the Cabbagetown Community for 29-years, and we are all very fortunate to have had such an amazing place for friends to gather. Sadly, Robert McEnirney, proud owner of Ben Wicks and Cabbagetown BIA member, has sold the beloved pub, but we are all thankful for his contributions to the neighbourhood these last few decades. In the same manner as last week, we say goodbye to one while welcoming another. Get ready for The Scullery, opening soon at 200 Carlton Street. Undoubtedly, this bake shop will be a …

I’m proud to be a sponsor of the Mid-Summer Mixer fundraising event at Riverdale Farm on Thursday, July 18th from 5:30pm-9:30pm. This event, which will happen rain or shine, features games for children, musical entertainment, delicious food, wine, beer and a great chance to support a wonderful cause. If you haven’t already bought your tickets, please visit this website: BUY TICKETS Finally, I’m also offering two tickets to the event. If you are interested, please write back before noon on Wednesday. One winner will be chosen at random. Hope to see you there,

It may be hard to follow-up some of the great events that were held over Canada Day long weekend, but between the Cabbagetown BIA workshops, festivals, and the Riverdale Farm Fundraiser, July looks pretty promising: Cabbagetown BIA Workshops Club Ovahi Thursday, July 11th, from 2-4pm, visit the Cabbagetown BIA Office for this valuable workshop concerning Club Ovahi, a mobile app for local businesses to manage and distribute their loyalty programs and promotions. If you wish to attend, please RSVP  cabbagetownbia@gmail.com. Employment Services for Business Owners Fred Victor is an employment centre dedicated to assisting business owners on the hunt for the …

“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 …

City councillors voted unanimously to accept a business plan for Riverdale Farm, to maintain the necessary funding levels in order to keep the beloved farm open for now. The farm’s operations cost about $493,900 a year. So far, the coalition has raised $17,000 since June, and anticipate to raise $100,000 this year; with a goal of raising up to $345,000 if all fundraising efforts are successful. [Source]

Here is an email snippet from the Don Vale Cabbagetown Residents Association that I’d like to share with you all, regarding the media coverage and business plan currently in development with Riverdale Farm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear DVCRA Members, The Executive Committee moved our business plan to the last stage of approval; City Council will vote on it on July 11, 2012. Here is a summary of key messages: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Council asked the Coalition to present a business plan to explore new partnerships and set a strategic direction for Riverdale Farm. This plan provides a responsible, long-term vision to create a sustainable …

The historic east-end attraction faces closure if new revenue sources can't be found.

I have recently posted about the current status of Riverdale Farm and have since found a letter that was sent to the community by the Riverdale Coalition.  Please click here to view it

The Friends of Riverdale Farm could have until July to come up with a plan to make the farm more financially sustainable before council contemplates slapping a $2 user fee on the petting zoo overlooking the Don Valley. Today budget committee member Michelle Berardinetti tabled a motion that would put off plans to charge the fee until after the community organization had time to finish the job it started earlier this year. Berardinetti tabled the amendment to a motion by budget chief Mike Del Grande, who suggested the city might raise some cash by charging a fee to get into …