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
The Local to Host Revue Cinema Benefit – August 25
Following a successful Open House last Saturday, the Revue Film Society will be having a fundraising party, to be hosted by The Local pub, located just next door. This “Revue Revival” party will take place on August 25 at 2pm until close. From the Society’s website: The benefit concert will help the Revue Film Society toward its fundraising goal of … Read More
Sorauren Park Festival, Saturday July 21
The Sorauren Park Festival is a wonderful showcase of the best local music, local art, locally-grown food and locally-brewed beer! This is a special community event for the whole family. The festivities will take place at Sorauren Park on Saturday July 21 2007, from 9 am to 10 pm.