Junction Triangle

Noite do Mercado (Night of the Market) is a traditional celebration in the city of Funchal (on the Island of Madeira) that takes place every year and lasts all night long. The event is centered around the famous Funchal market (Mercado dos Lavradores) and the streets surrounding the market. It’s always crowded with joyful people creating a real festive happening …. with lots of singing Christmas carols, dancing, drinking and having fun.

Noite do Mercado (Night of the Market) is a traditional celebration in the city of Funchal (on the Island of Madeira) that takes place every year and lasts all night long. The event is centered around the famous Funchal market (Mercado dos Lavradores) and the streets surrounding the market. It’s always crowded with joyful people creating a real festive happening …. with lots of singing Christmas carols, dancing, drinking and having fun.

I don't think I've ever seen this many events happening all on the same day in the Junction Triangle. Bikes, bees, butterflies, beauty, bartering, and boxcars*. Here's a quick rundown. Click the links to get more info about each event.

100 in 1 Day Festival:
Three events that are part of the 100 in 1 Day Festival are taking place in the Junction Triangle, along the West Toronto Railpath. All of them help celebrate the awesomeness of our neighbourhood and surrounding areas:

• West Toronto Railpath Milkweed Planting Day. Railpath at Wallace Bridge, 9am-1pm. Help plant 500 new milkweed plants along the Railpath to provide habitat for monarch butterflies!
• Buzz on the Bridge. Wallace Ave. Footbridge, 10am-6pm. "Community party with local artists playing music and showing their art, bridge decorating and mural painting for kids and adults and other community building activities. Swing dancing from 12-2".
• Love Letters to the Junction Triangle, Past Present, and Future. Railpath at Wallace Bridge, 10am-3pm. "A collection of thoughts, feelings and photos of the traditional and newly welcomed communities in the Junction Triangle", with opportunity to submit your own thoughts etc.

Kids and Cargo Bikes, 10am-11am at Perth Square Park, followed by a family ride on the Railpath. Come and show off your own cargo bike, or see what other people have. Some vendors are also coming.

Really Really Free Market, 10am-4pm at Campbell Park. Drop off items to give away for free, or pick up your own free stuff or services. Also, free food. Free. Really. Really.

Description of this event comes from the 100 in 1 day festival website.

WTRAILPATH/GOT MILKWEED? PLANTING DAY
by Friends of West Toronto Railpath

Raise public awareness for the Railpath as a Car~free, multi mobile corridor and biological diverse public park .

ABOUT THE URBAN INTERVENTION

9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday June 6th 2015

All are welcome to celebrate the West Toronto Railpath Park, learn about the diverse plants that grow along the path and to plant milkweed- the main food source of the Monarch butterfly in association with the David Suzuki Foundation/Homegrown National Park Project 'Got Milkweed' Campaign.All we need are your hands to plant milkweed in a pre chosen site near the Ernest Ave. Railpath access. Explore the entire phase 1 stage of this unique linear park and learn more about the plans for the phase 2 Railpath extension.

Details from the organizer, Mark:

Hey Everyone,
I am going to be doing 'Buzz on the Bridge' at Wallace Street bridge again this year as part of 100in1day Toronto on Saturday June 6th. I'm hoping to build off the success of last year's event, which was really great. I'd like to plan something similar to last year, but this year I am hoping to do more ground work early to get some other key partners on board and maybe do more advanced 'advertising'.
If anyone has any thoughts or ideas to contribute, I am all ears. I would like to set up a meeting soon for those who are interested in getting a bit more involved.
I have posted the event on the website at: https://toronto.100in1day.ca and even got a twitter handle for the event @buzzonbridge
There is a 100in1day workshop downtown at MaRS on the evening of April 8 (Wednesday from 6-8) that I will likely attend to get the planning going, if anyone wants to join.
Thanks, bye for now,
Mark

More info at the Buzz on the Bridge listing at the 100in1day site.

Ward 18 Community BBQ

When: June 21, 2015, from 1pm-3pm
Where: Campbell Park

"Donations to help furnish the new Community Centre along the West Toronto Railpath at Ruskin Ave. will be accepted by Christie-Ossington Neighbourhood Centre at this event."

Description of this event comes from the 100 in 1 day festival website.

LOVE LETTERS TO THE JUNCTION TRIANGLE, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
by Vicki McGregor, Jennifer Harrison, and Nuria Gonzalez

Showcasing diversity and connecting community members in the Junction Triangle. Encouraging learning and discussion about the neighbourhood.

ABOUT THE URBAN INTERVENTION

10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday June 6th 2015

A collection of thoughts, feelings and photos of the traditional and newly welcomed communities in the Junction Triangle.

The intervention will feature photos of the past and present to showcase diversity and encourage inclusiveness in our neighbourhood. Community members’ thoughts and feelings about the Junction Triangle will be displayed in love letters. On the day of the event, people can write letters to add to the display on the West Toronto Rail Path.

We’re asking people to participate by submitting photos from different time periods: past (older than 10 years) and present (within the last 10 years). Photos of historical places, community events, and personal significance are welcomed. Please note, the exhibit will be curated and the photos will be donated to a local community hub following this event.

Junction Triangle residents will submit their statements about the following:
My fondest memory of the Junction Triangle is….
I love the Junction Triangle because….
My vision for the future of the Junction Triangle is….

These materials will be part of my intervention:
pens, table, a few chairs, string/rope, tape and clothes pins, print photos, print cards for statements

It would be great if participants can bring with them:
Submit statements and photos via social media ahead of the event so they can be displayed.

I would like to inform you that the Canadian Madeira Club will be hosting their 28th Annual Cultural Week Celebrations @
Casa da Madeira Community Centre (1621 Dupont St)

The full program is now available on our New Website.

There are several free night that you can drop in and have a look at our exhibits, We have a full program scheduled with Folklore dancing Singing, Local Singers and Great regional dishes for you to try.

http://casadamadeira.ca/events

if you have any further questions, fell free to contact me @

general@casadamadeira.ca

CANADA AFRICA PARTNERSHIP RIDE will be on June 14th at Highpark, starting at 11:00 AM and followed by a picnic. Registration is open!

The annual Canada Africa Partnership Ride (formerly known as the Aids Ride for Africa) invites Canadian allies, partners and like organizations together to support the work African communities are doing.

A new Toronto-based company, SonderMill.com, will be hosting a pop-up shop event this Friday and Saturday at Metropolis Factory, 50 Edwin Ave.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be over 100 unique, handcrafted products showcased and available for sales; furniture, lighting, mirrors, decor and other home furnishings. All items are made independent makers and artisans, primarily from Toronto, but some others will be featuring from Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, Portland and Nashville.