BIA Member Opportunity: Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside 2017

Based on a successful first year in 2016, the Beaches International Jazz Fest will be bringing back ‘The Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside’ to Jimmie Simpson Park again in 2017.  The event will take place again on the first weekend of the Jazz Festival: 
July 7th (5-10pm), 8th (12-10pm), and 9th (12-6pm).

Riverside BIA members have the opportunity to reserve a a 10′ x 10′ space at a special rate of $500.00 for the three days of the festival, with the option of bringing their own setup or having that covered for $175.00 (including framed/pegged tent, table, chairs).
Please contact Lido at infobeachesjazz@rogers.com  to reserve your spot.

Welcome to the Neighbourhood: LCBO

Riverside Businesses Upcoming Events  

Library Pop-Up Learning Lab (PULL) at Queen/Saulter Branch For February! 

For the month of February, the Queen/Saulter Library will be getting a Pop-Up Learning Lab that includes a 3D printer, Macbooks, SnapCircuits, computer coding kits, Google Cardboard virtual reality viewers, and more! There will be a staff member who will be able to lead sessions on how to use these new technologies. Some of the workshops and public training sessions available include using iMovie, Intro to 3D Design, and Photo Editing using GIMP. These are hands-on sessions where you will get a chance to learn and have access to these technologies for free.

Pop-Up Learning Lab (PULL) at Queen/Saulter Library in February
 
In addition, you can also register for any of these public trainings through Eventbrite (can be accessed through tpl.ca) once they have been posted:
 
3D Certification for the Public – 1hr
 Feb 24^th – 10:30-11:30AM @ RTC
3D Design for the Public – 2hrs
Feb 24^th – 2:30-4:30PM @ RTC
iMovie for the Public – 2hrs
Feb  28^th – 1:00-3:00PM @ RTC [Public]

Contact jleung@torontopubliclibrary.ca for more information regarding registration or visit tpl.ca and access Eventbrite to register for a session.

Discounted Tickets for  National Home Show

Opportunity for Riverside Members: Buy Good Feel Good Show

Please share this with the members of Riverside BIA: 

The “Buy Good. Feel Good.” Expo is Canada’s only show dedicated to fair trade and ethically sourced products. The Expo offers buyers an opportunity to source from the largest selection of eco-friendly apparel, handmade accessories, unique home decor, and much more. Connect with other businesses and access hundreds of unique products at great wholesale prices!

Riverside BIA members are offered complimentary admission to the Opening Reception and Private Viewing on Friday May 12th, 2017. Register here: http://thefairtradeshow. com/buyers

The Riverside BIA office will also have a limited number of free tickets to the Buy Good. Feel Good. Expo for BIA members, compliments of the Show – pls contact marketing@riverside-to.com if interested.

If you would like a copy of the Buyers Information please contact christine@ thefairtradeshow.com

Huffington Post ‘Best of’ Feature Opportunity for Riverside Businesses

I am going to be in Toronto on March 2nd & 3rd – and would love to include businesses in Riverside BIA in my blog on the “Best of Toronto area in 2017.”

This will include:
– a video interview
– featured in the blog post 
– I am also including a 30 sec separate video of your business which you can use for your own social media and website 
– the video file of the interview.

Here are a few examples of cities I have recently featured:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/ sacha-devoretz/abbotsford-bc- hidden-gem_b_11769754.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/ sacha-devoretz/best-sights- dining-and-at_b_13495294.html

The fee is $191. Each business will be featured for approx. 1 minute in the video blog and they will receive a copy for their own use.

Please ask the local businesses to contact me directly for more details and to secure their video interview time (it is limited to 10 spaces) at sdevoretz@gmail.com

R. Murray Schaffer’s Odditorium @ Crow’s Theatre

Nobody’s Perfect: FREE Parenting Program

Location: Yonge Street Mission (Christian Community Centre)
Date: Tuesday March 21st- May 16th, 2017
Time: 12:30-2:30pm

To register, please contact:
Yonge Street Mission: (416_ 929-9614
Family Services Department
Toronto Health Connection (416) 338-7600