We really like this idea. A neighbourhood-wide yard sale with a charitable angle? This is perfectly in line with the spirit of our community! From their press release: The 1st annual Roncesvalles Avenue Yard Sale (RAYS) is coming!! Saturday May 31, 2008 from 9am-3pm. Rain or Shine. Brought to you by the Roncesvalles-Macdonell Residents’ Association, the High Park Residents’ Association … Read More
Spring Fever Event 2008
The Roncesvalles Village BIA is pleased to present this year’s Spring Fever Event. The day-long event is on Saturday, May 10th. The all-day sidewalk sale up and down Roncesvalles is only the beginning! There will also be entertainment, a craft centre, on-street food, face painting, music, and the ever-popular jumping castles for the kids at various places up and down … Read More
The 20-Minute Makeover: April 18th at 2:00
From the City of Toronto website: Put the clean back in our streets! It’s time to commit your participation in the City’s 5th annual 20-Minute Toronto Makeover. Mayor David Miller is asking all Torontonians at work, school or at home to stop what you’re doing on Friday, April 18, 2008, come outside at 2:00pm and do a 20-minute clean-up blitz … Read More
Earth Hour 2008 – March 29th, 8-9 pm
On March 29, from 8 p.m.to 9 p.m., millions of people in cities across the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour – a global lights-out event to show support for action on climate change. Toronto is the lead Canadian city commemorating Earth Hour. The City’s goal is to have one million participants – residents and businesses alike … Read More
See Santa at the Cinema – December 8
On December 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Santa Claus will drop by the Revue for a FREE pre-holiday visit by invitation of the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area.Photographer Andrew Chomentowski of Image Professional Photography will preserve the moments when the jolly old elf confers with the children and email the digital photos free to parents. This event is … Read More
Exchange Your Lights – Save Money, Save Energy
Councillor Gord Perks, along with the Roncesvalles Village BIA, will be hosting a light exchange. This very special opportunity will take place on Saturday, November 24th between 2-4 pm in front of the Polish Credit Union, 220 Roncesvalles Avenue. All residents of the City of Toronto can participate in this great event by bringing two old strings of incandescent (traditional) … Read More
Santa to Visit Roncesvalles
Everyone is invitied to greet Santa Claus and Swiety Mikolaj, who will be visiting Roncesvalles on Saturday, December 1 at 1:30 pm. They’ll be arriving on a Station #15 fire truck at 1:30 pm in front of the St. Stanislaus & St. Casimirs Polish Parishes Credit Union (220 Roncesvalles Ave). There will be free hot chocolate and candy canes! Later, … Read More
Polish Festival Attracts Over 100,000 Visitors
The 2007 Roncesvalles Village Polish Festival, held on Sept. 15 and 16, was a tremendous success, attracting over 100,000 visitors. Here are some images from the 2007 festival, courtesy of Peter Bacler.
Canada’s Rising Piano Stars to Perform During Polish Festival
The Roncesvalles Village BIA, Copernicus Lodge and the Canadian Chopin Festival are pleased to present Canada’s Rising Stars, who will perform during the 2007 Polish Festival, September 15 and 16. These young and talented pianists have won several awards worldwide, and we are proud to have them play at our festival. Location: Copernicus Lodge, 66 Roncesvalles Ave. September 15 12:00pm … Read More
2007 Polish Festival Schedule Now Available
The 2007 Roncesvalles Village Polish Festival schedule is now available. Once again, the BIA is proud to present “Dance Under the Stars,” our signature event. Enjoy the festival! Dance Under the Stars ST. STANISLAUS-ST.CASIMIRS CREDIT UNION STAGE EUROPEAN FINE FOODS DANCE STAGE (220 Roncesvalles Ave.) SATURDAY Noon-12:45 MR. SYSTEM Trio group playing contemporary Polish dance music featuring latest … Read More