Saturday March 29th Riverside is the Place to be!

March 20, 2014

General Interest

Join us for WWF’s official Toronto Earth Hour celebration!

KELLY O’CONNOR•MARCH 18, 2014

For everyone at WWF, Earth Hour is one of the highlights of the year – an opportunity for us to slow down and reflect on the world around us, where we’re going, and where we want to go. Earth Hour is a chance to think about what climate change means to you, personally, and a chance to stand together with your community for the future you want, a future where climate change is no longer a threat.

In Toronto, we’ll be celebrating Earth Hour with the Riverside neighborhood at Queen St. East and Saulter St. Get ready for a great event for the whole family at this free outdoor concert. Together with the Riverside BIA and Ralph Thornton Centre, WWF is putting together a fantastic evening of music, fun and conversation on climate change.

7:45 pm | Concert kick off with the GLO Show Choir
8:15 pm | Remarks by David Miller, CEO of WWF-Canada and Paula Fletcher, City Councillor
8:30 pm | Lights off and moment of reflection
8:35 pm | Musical performance by the Lucas Stagg Band

Check out wwf.ca/earthhourto for all the details.

Why not turn Earth Hour into a full day of celebrations? Join Riverside for an afternoon of fun-filled and free activities for the entire family.

2-5 pm | Lantern making workshop with the Riverside Green Initiative
4 pm | Environmental ArtWalk led by the Artist Network
4-6 pm | Recycled paper workshop with artist Janet F. Potter

For more information on the afternoon activities and to register, visit: our eventbrite

We hope to see you there!

Earth Hour in RiversideTO March 29

March 2, 2014

General Interest

Join WWF-Canada for Earth Hour celebrations in Riverside on Saturday, March 29th

Click Here to Register for Events

(events are free, but we would like to know the #s for planning)

Click here to Register to Events

Earth Hour is an opportunity to reflect and think about what climate change means to you—and to stand up for the future you want. This year, stand up with your community.

Join WWF-Canada for Earth Hour celebrations in Riverside on Saturday, March 29th, starting with an afternoon of fun-filled and free activities for the entire family. And end the evening with an outdoor concert with music and special speakers. It will be a great evening for the whole family. We hope to see you there!

Riverside Community Activities Activites:

2-5pm | Free Family Friendly Lantern Making Workshop at OMA Chiropractic (2 Munro at Queen E)
4:00pm | Free Environmental ArtWalk start at macFAB home store (755 Queen St E)
4-6pm | Free Workshop/Demonstration at Dimensions Framing (732 Queen St E)
8:30-9:30pm | Free Yoga by Candlelight at energyXchange (698 Queen St E)

Evening Schedule:

7:45pm | Concert kick off with the GLO Show Choir at Queen St. E and Saulter St.
8:15pm | Remarks
8:30pm | Lights off countdown
8:35pm | Musical performance by the Lucas Stagg Band Visit wwf.ca/earthhour for more information

EVENT DETAILS:

2-5pm – Free Family Friendly Lantern Making Workshop by Riverside Green Initiative at Oma Chiropractic – (corner of Queen & Munro St). Families can drop-in to OMA Chiropractic between 2-5pm to make a colourful kids lantern craft for Earth Hour! Learn more about the Riverside Community Garden and other green initiatives happening in Riverside

4-6pm -Free Workshop/Demonstation at Dimensions Framing -(732 Queen St E). Create paper from Milk Cartons – by established Mixed Media Artist Janet F. Potter. Janet’s workshop and exhibit is at Dimensions Custom Framing & Gallery – Riverside’s preeminent destination for exceptional custom framing and fine art.

4pm – Free Envirnomental ArtWalk starting at macFAB home store -(755 Queen St E), tour various businesses along Queen St East.Finishing at Studio 756 (756 Queen E) where you can meet several of the artists. Environmental themed exhibits from the Artist Network – Walk led by Artist Network

8:30 – 9:30 pm (Earth Hour) – Free Yoga by Candlelight at energyXchange– 698 Queen St E. Spend Earth hour doing your mind and body good at the Free Yoga Class – by Candlelight. Thanks to the team at energyXchange for opening up your studio.

7:45 – 9:30pm Earth Hour Outdoor Concert – Street Level at Queen & Saulter – just outside the Ralph Thornton Centre at 765 Queen St East. The GLO Show Choir from the Etobicoke School of the Arts will kick off the evening, followed by special appearances from David Miller, President and CEO of WWF-Canada, the WWF Panda mascot and more. The lights off countdown will take place at 8:30pm, when the Lucas Stagg Band will perform the Earth Hour Anthem. Bring your family and friends and don’t forget your lantern and reusable mug (free refreshments!).

PROMOTIONS AND ACTIVITES BY RIVERSIDE BUSINESSES:

In addition to the above activites, here are some of the promotions happening in Riverside on March 29th

Belly Dancing – while Balancing Candles at Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine Across the from the Earth Hour Mainstage is Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine at 810 Queen E. Before, During and After Earth Hour experience their award winning service and cuisine. Starting at 8:30pm entertainment will include Belly Dancing, while balancing Candles!

Free Shave and Shoulder Massage – for customer’s visiting Broadview Beauty Shop. Pop in an meet George the Barber, who has been servicing customers on Queen St E for 50 years. George is an iconic figure in Riverside – he is often showcased in movies and TV shows looking for a “good oldfashioned barber”. To be eligible for your free Shave and Shoulder Massage, mention you saw this Earth Hour promotion on-line.

Extended Shopping hours (until Earth Hour 8:30pm) at Olive & Olives – just 2 doors East of the Earth Hour Mainstage – visit this much sought after purveyor of artisan olive oil, olives, manuka honey, exotic spices and more.

12 x $12 Promotion In-Store at Mary MacLeod’s Shortbread 639 Queen St E 12 shortbread cookies for $12, with $1 going to Evergreen Charity promoting Green Cities.

Brunch service with Children under-10 Eat Free Promotion at Prohibition Gastrohouse – during the day of Mar 29th at 696 Queen St E

Click here to Register for Events

Streetcar Rail Repairs at Queen & Broadview – March 1 and 2 2014

February 27, 2014

General Interest

Starting at 7am on March 1, 2014, the TTC will be carrying out repairs at Queen St E and Broadview. The work will be done on the week-end to ensure that the 504 King Streetcar is operational on Monday.

Excavation work to expose rail will be conducted during the day on Saturday. There will be diversions to traffic as follows:

504 King Streetcar Route – Streetcars will be diverted both ways via Broadview, Dundas W, Parliament St and King St to route

504 Temporary Bus Replacement Service will be provided between Broadview Station and Queen/Parliament intersecction.

For detail please click here:

RiversideTO has what you are looking for for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2014

General Interest

The countdown to Valentine’s is here – and you don’t have to look any further that #RiversideTO for all your needs.

We have Chocolates, Cards, Flowers, Gifts, Wine and more that will sure to delight your sweetie. While many restaurant seatings are filling up there are some still available. If dining out is not on your plans, we can also help you have a special romantic dinner in.

Walk, TTC or Drive along Queen East between the DVP and Degrassi and you will find:

Chocolates and Sweets:

A visit to Chocolatier Ambiance Chocolate is a delight for everyone. Shown here is a box contained 24 hand-crafted chocolates (this is the box I bought for my husband…he doesn’t share!!). Blog TO lists Ambiance Chocolate as one of the Best Chocolate Shops in Toronto.

If you are looking for something with a British Flair, then Empire the Collection has a large stock of chocolates from across the pond – and many other great gift items. Pick up a box of Chocolates for that special someone. Three sizes of Cadbury Milk Trays, Roses in Tins or Boxes, Butler’s Assorted Truffles, Thornton’s Dark Chocolate and Quality Street. While there, be sure to pick up a card for your sweetie from Keep Me Posted (Also on a BlogTO list for the best cards in TO).

Yummy shortbread from Mary MacLeod

If you want something other than chocolates –visit Mary MacLeod ShortBread for a tasty cookie treat – they have a great Valentine’s Promotion on right now! Tall canisters of Chocolate Crunch, 4″ mini’s in traditional or chocolate crunch, canisters of nuts and our red gift boxes all for $10.; or Desmond and Beatrice or Petite Sweets for a cupcake masterpiece. Check out Desmond and Beatrice’s “Love of Mayan” for the big day Thanks to @brookejenn for the photo.

Gift Items:

Bergstrom’s Original is fully stocked in 8 great colours of their ever-popular 3-in-1 bags! At $72, could they be the perfect gift for your Valentine?

Bergstrom’s Original – 3 in 1 bag

Or what about a unique cooking experience from Olives & Olives – – a class on how to debone, stuff and roast a whole Chicken (this is a gift that you can also benefit from :0)

A cooking Class from Olive & Olives

Perhaps find that special little number from Debbie’s Vintage Vibes or Common Sort. Don’t forget the Wine from Wine Rack

And be sure to wrap the gift up pretty with some Ribbon from macFABsews

Flowers

Quince Flowers is hosting the Artist Network show – For the Love of Art. You can pick up a one of a kind painting and some flowers. Look at what Quince has on special:

Healing for the Body

OMA Chiropractic has OMA Love on Friday Feb 14th – an evening to love yourself (and your love one ) which includes: Hand Reflexology, Shoulder and Neck Chair Massages, Tarot Card Readings, Vendors and more…all this for a $5 donation towards Nellies Shelter

Special Dinners in

You can get special romatic meals from: Appetite ; RubyEats, Tabule. Or, visit Butcher’s of Distinction for some an old fashioned custom cut, sourced from local farms, from your neighbourhood butcher,

And of course – evening entertainment

Rasputins has singles night Come drink vodka and feel happy!!!

Boots and Bourbin has Valentine’s Country Line Dancing for Lovers and Lonesome Hearts

And An Sibin Pub is having an anti-Valentines Party

So much to choose from in #RiversideTO – please visit our wonderful local merchants, surprise your sweetie and have a wonderful Valentine’s Day

Quince Flowers: What makes them unique

February 5, 2014

General Interest

When you walk into Quince Flowers is such an oasis of calm and beauty, that you’re at loath to have to step back out. Quince Flowers is fantastically community oriented, recently Owner Rosie Little, voiced the necessity of promoting Second Harvest’s Hero Campaign, which the Riverside BIA is proud to support.

Quince Flowers love flowers and the possibilities they bring to creating meaning in people’s lives. From wedding and event floral decor to an individual gift from one friend to another, to a simple purchase to animate one’s day. Flowers do it all, say it all, and it’s all good!

We Asked Rosie what makes her love what she does

R: “I love working with flowers! It’s a privilege for me to select our stock at market in the early morning, to prepare a special bouquet for a client, to come into work every day with wonderful staff. Not only does having my own business allow me to work at what I love, it allows me to choose who I work with! The team at Quince Flowers is phenomenal! I’m so grateful for my excellent florists.”

What makes Quince a unique/special business in its industry?

R: “We get involved with our community, fundraising for Second Harvest, Canfar, and Porridge for Parkinson’s for example. We volunteer time and resources to the Riverside BIA and many events throughout the city. Within our industry we participating in many floral events like Canada Blooms, Spring Awakening at the Gardiner Museum, The Wedding Room show at the Arcadian, to name a few. For a small business with a staff of just 4 full-time and 2 part-time employees we are open 7 days a week, ready to serve, as well as to sell. I think our community engagement sets us apart.”

Why do you love being in Riverside?

R: “Quince Flowers has been in business for 16 years, with locations in Queen West, Corktown, The shops at Don Mills, and at Yonge and Lawrence. I love Riverside the best because I actually live nearby. I can walk or bike to work, my City Councillor Paula Fletcher serves me in business as well as a householder. The business owners of Riverside are a tight, supportive group. Lunch breaks here mean an excellent meal and conversation with many friends and neighbours. I am proud that it is a community that is inclusive.”

For Second Harvest, Quince Flowers has a selection of goodies by their cash register that are free with a five dollar donation to the cause. This week it is Saxon Chocolates, Next week is boutique seeds!

Join us for WWF’s official Toronto Earth Hour celebration!

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