- Featured: Riverside Craft Wine & Beer Fest is LIVE – it’s Not Too Late to Take Part!
- Riverside BIA 2018 Calendar of Events
- BIA Notices/Reminders: Buy Good. Feel Good. Expo – Invitation to Trade-Only Day, Shakespeare in the Ruff Annual Fundraiser Seeking Silent Auction Items, 2018 Commercial Facade Improvement Grant is Available, Planning for Summer Events in Riverside, Reminder to Book Your Digital Main Street Support
- Upcoming Riverside BIA Member Happenings
- Neighbourhood News: Sidewalk Toronto Public Roundtable March 20, SRCHC Seeking Directors for Their Board
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| Riverside Wine & Craft Beer Fest is Live- It’s Not Too Late to Take Part!
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Riverside Wine & Craft Beer Fest is now live:
https://riverside-winecraftbeerfest-2018.eventbrite.ca
It is not too late for Riverside businesses to get involved!
- WED, Apr 4th: Riverside Wine & Craft Beer Prix Fixe Flight Night – All Riverside restaurants and bars are invited to take part!
- WED, Apr 4th- THURS, Apr 5th: Prix Fixe Wine & Craft Beer Pairing Events – Seeking a few more Riverside restaurants and bars to take part!
- SAT, Apr 7th: Riverside Wine & Craft Beer EXPO – free wine & craft beer tastings*, talks and demos, pop up food vendor – Seeking Silent Auction Items in support of our Fundraiser for the Ralph Thornton Centre childrens’ programming
Let us know what you’ll be doing by March 9th to be included in promotions! Contact: marketing@riverside-to.com
HUGE thanks to our 2018 Riverside Wine & Craft Beer Fest Co-sponsors: Team Sheppard RE/MAX and Jason Friesen Mortgage, and festival partners Eastbound Brewing Co, Toronto Food Tours, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and All Wrapped Up Events! |
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Our 2018 calendar shows an overview of what’s in store this year! Stay tuned for details of how Riverside BIA members can get involved, or email marketing@riverside-to.com anytime with you questions.
(p.s. Check out our detailed Riverside Online Events Calendar which showcases BIA member and community events – to get your event posted, submit anytime to marketing@riverside-to.com) |
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| Buy Good. Feel Good. Expo
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Source the unexpected! The Buy Good. Feel Good. Expo is coming back to Toronto for its 5th edition. Access Canada’s largest collection of ethically sourced products, from fair trade apparel to upcycled accessories to organic foods and artisanal home decor.
Trade Only Day: Friday, May 11th, 2018 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Exhibition Place – Enercare Centre – Hall C
100 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3
FREE admission for buyers. Register here: https://goo.gl/jY9Rho. |
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| Shakespeare in the Ruff Annual Fundraiser Seeking Silent Auction Items
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Shakespeare in the Ruff, a not for profit theatre company performs each summer in Withrow Park. Now, in their 6th season, Shakespeare in the Ruff strives towards the seamless integration of outdoor theatre, education and community building. Underpinning all of our work is the core value of accessibility.
Their annual fundraiser is a Trivia Night on Monday April 23rd at Louis Cifer Grill. They are gathering silent auction items from local businesses to support this cause and hope the Riverside neighborhood would be able to assist. If you have something to donate please contact Riverside resident: Christine Riedel at riedelkiki@yahoo.com or 416-833-4121.
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| 2018 Commercial Facade Improvement Grant is Available
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The 2018 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Application is now available on line. Each year, the Program provides funding to commercial and private properties to redesign, renovate or restore commercial or industrial building façades. The eligible improvements include, but are not limited to, brick cleaning, restoration, wheelchair accessibility, doors, signage, windows, lighting and masonry.
The application deadline is Thursday, May 3, 2018 or up until the funding runs out prior to the deadline. Applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis so it’s advised to get your application in ASAP.
Program details and the form located here. If you have any questions, contact Michael Saunders at the City of Toronto: 416 392-1005.
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| Two amazing festivals are coming up this summer in Riverside, and we’re inviting all businesses and community partners to get involved!!
Saturday, June 2nd is the 6th Annual Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, happening alongside the 20th Annual Riverdale Art Walk! Get ready to taste the eats and feel the beats in Riverside’s 10 blocks along Queen St East from Davies to Empire Ave. The BIA will be hosting four exciting street closures at Broadview (south of Queen – main stage), Munro, Saulter and McGee streets. We will have a Sidewalk Sale Permit and a Noise Permit which enables Riverside businesses and organizations to get out on their sidewalk space with BBQs, live music, sidewalk promos and more.
Friday, July 6- Sunday, July 8th is the ‘Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside’, which kicks off the 30th Annual Beaches International Jazz Fest. This year’s event features main music stage in Jimmie Simpson Park, and block parties with live music on De Grassi St, Boulton Ave, and Saulter St. The Riverside BIA is again getting a Sidewalk Sale permit so Riverside business or organizations can be part of the festivities!
To get involved contact: marketing@riverside-to.com |
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| Book Your Digital Main Street Support – Ricardo is in Riverside Until April 13th
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Ricardo from Digital Main Street is now in the ‘hood supporting Riverside BIA members with their digital needs. As a member, you can receive support on website, social media, SEO, Google My Business, enhanced Google 360 photos and more. Ricardo will be providing up to 10 hrs of 1:1 support to Riverside BIA members on a first come first served basis, until April 20th (every other week),
To Book Your Time with Ricardo visit https://dmsriverside.youcanbook.me |
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Sidewalk Toronto First Public Roundtable March 20th
March 20 will be Sidewalk Toronto’s first public roundtable. Work alongside fellow Torontonians and help explore new ideas for creating a healthier, more inclusive, and sustainable approach to urban living.
Register here for this event |
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SRCHC Seeking Directors for Their Board
The South Riverdale Community Health Centre offers programs and services that work together to improve the overall health and well-being of our community. They are seeking individuals to stand for election to their Board of Directors. You must be a Member of the Centre to apply. Deadline for applications is 5:00pm, Monday, April 2, 2018.
Please contact Dorothy at 416-461-3577, ext. 223, or ddudek@srchc.com
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