Info from this event's Facebook listing:

Time: Monday September 6, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Perth Square Park

A last chance for neighbourhood children and their parents to enjoy Perth Square Park before a new school year begins. This informal gathering is organized by the Junction Triangle Rail Committee. Come on out, chat with the neighbours and catch up on all the summer news while the kids enjoy the swings and splash pad.

Electric Train Music Series

Final Performance | the drum roll begins at 12:30

Drum Diesel Out of Town
Sunday, July 25, Perth Square Park

Special guests, Pound for Pound

The Electric Train Music Series is presented by the Junction Triangle Rail Committee as a way of building community spirit and increasing awareness of the effects massive diesel expansion will have on our neighbourhood.

Electric Train Music Series

Every Sunday in July at 12:30 p.m. in the Junction Triangle

Acoustic Performances:

• Sunday, July 4
  Campbell Park, performer Adam Volpentesta
• Sunday, July 11
  Carlton Park, performer Andrew Cash
• Sunday, July 18
  Erwin Krickhahn Park, performer Mark Ripp

Judging from old photographs, the parks of this neighbourhood have been busy gathering places for many years. The image above of Carlton Park captures a festive day in 1914. And one of Perth Square shows a heated baseball game underway in 1920, played out in jackets and ties, with neighbours crowded at the fence.

Today, December 21st, marks the official start of the Winter season. The temperature is below zero, the days are very short, and there's a surprisingly small amount of snow on the ground. Christmas lights decorate the neighbourhood to liven things up a bit while many families make last-minute holiday preparations.

I enjoy all seasons, each with their ups and downs. But at this time of year it's always fun to think back half a year ago when the days were long, the weather was warm, and everyone was outside enjoying it all. So on that note, I want to share with you some photos from this year's Perth Park Festival, which took place on June 13 2009. This was a fantastic event put together by a team of local volunteers, and attended by people of all ages from around the neighbourhood.

Definitely a fun and relaxing event, enjoyed by all, especially the kids! Many people are looking forward to next year already. Here are the photos, and memories of warmer days.

Perth Park Festival, June 13 2009. Photo by Vic Gedris.

Perth Park Festival, June 13 2009. Photo by Vic Gedris.

Perth Park Festival, June 13 2009. Photo by Vic Gedris.

Perth Park Festival, June 13 2009. Photo by Vic Gedris.

Perth Park Festival, June 13 2009. Photo by Vic Gedris.