EAST YORK SUMMER EVENTS
TODMORDEN MILLS
SUMMER CALENDAR
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June
In celebration of Indigenous Heritage Month, the Papermill Gallery is showcasing ReconciliACTION by Mike Ormsby, featuring the artistic talents of Nyle Johnston, from June 5-30. A visual art installation, ReconciliACTION celebrates Indigenous Anishinaabe art and culture, from the past, present and inspires the future. Join us for ReconciliACTION’s Opening Night Reception on Friday, June 7th, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. To hear Mike Ormsby speak in detail about this art installation,. We also welcome you to attend this free drop-in, Artist Talk on Friday, June 21st, 7:00 p.m.-8:00p.m. For more information, kindly visit the City of Toronto’s Festival and Events page: Exhibits & Events – City of Toronto Experience The Reset: Pendulum by Eva Kolcze, an art installation created as part of the 2024 mentorship program led by Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist Yung Yemi across the Toronto History Museums network. Using photographic vinyl prints, Pendulum portrays ways in which plants have adapted to increasing levels of pollution and extreme weather conditions, and how they may continue to evolve in the future. This is an exhibit on the outside of the Papermill Building. |
July - August On July 1st, celebrate Canada Day with crafts, nature walks and games. Enjoy a taste of our local history with refreshing, handcrafted mocktails. Start your summer at Todmorden Mills! Running from July 2 to August 30, CampTO at Toronto History Museums is a creative camp experience that offers indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games and more in a museum setting. In addition, from July 8 to July 19, Todmorden Mills offers a Youth Theatre Camp for children ages 11-14 eager to hone their improv and storytelling skills. No experience is necessary. All levels of imagination are welcome! For more details and to register CampTo Registration Todmorden Mills – Papermill Gallery is open Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with free admission for all. Free, drop-in interpretative tours of our historic houses are offered at 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. |
We hope to see you at Todmorden Mills this summer!
Warm Regards,
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Staff
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site
67 Pottery Rd, Toronto
ON M4K 2B9
Phone: (416) 396-2819 [email protected]
Warm Regards,
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Staff
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site
67 Pottery Rd, Toronto
ON M4K 2B9
Phone: (416) 396-2819 [email protected]
TORONTO BLUESFEST
Saturday, June 22, 2024 Starts @ 2pm
East York Civic Centre 850 Coxwell Ave
Bring Your Own Lawn Chair
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With an incredible lineup of musical performances, this year’s Toronto BluesFest will be an unforgettable experience. Blues enthusiasts and their families are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and spend the day. It will be a can’t-miss event to kick off the summer! Further information on the Toronto BluesFest and the Toronto East Rotary Club can be found at www.torontobluesfest.com and www.torontoeastrotary.com Saturday, June 22, 2024 / Rain or Shine East York Civic Centre 850 Coxwell Avenue – corner of Coxwell and Mortimer Avenues Time: Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Long & McQuade Youth Stage Noon – University of Toronto Schools Big Band / 1:15 p.m. – Daniel-Raum Trio 3:00 p.m.– Blues Miners 4:00 pm – Root Down Trio with special guest Kelley Kavanagh 5:00 p.m. – The Swingin’ Blackjacks 6:00 pm – Left Turn with Mike Sedgewick and Juliet Ann 7:00 p.m. – Gene Hardy and Sparkjiver Admission: Free (bring your own lawn chair) |
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TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
WORKSHOP
HOW TO PREPARE FOR RETIREMENT
Monday, June 10, 2024, 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.
S. Walter Stewart Library 170 Memorial Park Ave
S. Walter Stewart Library 170 Memorial Park Ave
Gene Domagala's Historical Walks
info source courtesy M.P.P., Mary-Margaret McMahon
Gene has a number of Historic Walks planned for this year:
- On Saturday, May 25, at 1 p.m. I will lead the Kingston Road Historic Walk. Please meet at the southeast corner of Victoria Park Avenue and Kingston Road.
- On Saturday, June 29, at 1 p.m. I will lead the East Toronto (Main Street) Historic Walk. Please meet at the northwest corner of Main Street and Danforth Avenue.
- On Saturday, July 27, at 1 p.m. I will lead the Balmy Beach Historic Walk. Please meet at the northwest corner of Queen Street East and Glen Manor Drive.
- On Saturday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. I will lead the St. John’s Cemetery Historic Walk. Please meet at the northwest corner of Kingston Road and Woodbine Avenue.