We will be celebrating Earth Day on April 21 in Ernest Thompson Seton Park.

We will be holding a traditional Earth Day celebration with protest, education, and environmental stewardship. Activities will include:

• Sign petitions to support more options in housing and increasing renter's rights.

• Take a green facts quiz and win a prize.

• Children can create Earth-themed art

• Support a park clean up with Don't Mess with the Don. 

We are excited to have you join us! We will be taking our Green Policy Pavilion on the road for the first time. We will be talking to the community about important issues such as Greenbelt and housing, climate action, and democracy.

Come find out about volunteer opportunities with the Don Valley West Greens. This spring and summer, we will be taking our Green Policy Pavilion to community events and talking to neighbours. We can use your help.

We will address common questions, such as:

* I don't know all of the Green Party policies. Can I still volunteer?
* Do I have to convince people to change how they vote?
* What are the most common tasks for volunteers?
* I don't know how much time I can commit. What can I do if I can only help out for a couple of hours?

Light refreshments will be served.

Come find out about volunteer opportunities with the Don Valley West Greens. This spring and summer, we will be taking our Green Policy Pavilion to community events and talking to neighbours. We can use your help.

We will address common questions, such as:

* I don't know all of the Green Party policies. Can I still volunteer?
* Do I have to convince people to change how they vote?
* What are the most common tasks for volunteers?
* I don't know how much time I can commit. What can I do if I can only help out for a couple of hours?

Light refreshments will be served.

This meeting will be followed by our monthly executive meeting, which you are welcome to stay for.

The executive of the riding association meets regularly and policy is always a popular topic. We want to share that experience with you.

Here’s how it works.

You can sign up to be a guest. We’ll let you know the date and time. Bring your curiosity. Your host may ask you to bring a food item to share.

Or you can sign up to be a host. You provide the space, set the menu, and invite neighbours and friends. The menu could be pot luck, tea and cookies, cheese and crackers, or dinner— it’s up to you.

We will bring experts and facilitators. If you like, we can add some guests, who are your neighbours and Green supporters.

In March, we’ll be talking about Democracy in our country. Many of us feel that government does not represent our interest and is not headed in the right direction. We’ll be taking on questions like

• What can be done to make government representative?

• What can be done to defend our democracy?

This session will be held in person over dinner. The location will be in Don Valley West and will be assigned after you RSVP.

In March, we’ll be talking about Democracy in our country. Many of us feel that government does not represent our interest and is not headed in the right direction. We’ll be taking on questions like

• What can be done to make government representative?

• What can be done to defend our democracy?

This session will be held over videoconference.

Join us for an interactive discussion on Climate. We go beyond the doom and gloom headlines to climate actions that we can take.

• What can be done about global warming?

• What actions can I take as an individual?

• Will it make a difference?

This session will be held over videoconference. A link will be sent after you RSVP.

We are holding a series of small group discussions our homes around the riding. The executive of the riding association meets regularly and policy is always a popular topic. We want to share that experience with you.

We will bring experts and facilitators. The guests will be your neighbours and Green supporters.

In February, we’ll be talking about Climate. We go beyond the doom and gloom headlines to climate actions that we can take. We’ll be taking on questions like

• What can be done about global warming?

• What actions can I take as an individual?

• Will it make a difference?

This session will be held in person over dinner. The location will be in Don Valley West and will be provided after you RSVP.

Join us for an interactive discussion over dinner on Greenbelt and Housing. We will explore questions such as:

* What is the purpose of the Greenbelt?
* How much housing do we need?
* What kind of housing should we build and where?

The Don Valley West Greens will be hosting the dinner. Our subject matter expert is Sheena Sharp, afounder and the principal architect at Coolearth Architecture Inc. and former candidate for the GPO.

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or require accessibility accommodations.

Join us for an interactive discussion on Greenbelt and Housing. We will explore questions such as:

* What is the purpose of the Greenbelt?
* How much housing do we need?
* What kind of housing should we build and where?

The event is hosted by Don Valley West Greens. Our subject matter expert is Sheena Sharp, founder and the principal architect at Coolearth Architecture Inc. and former candidate for the GPO.

This will be a hybrid event.

6:00pm In person dinner
7:00pm Hybrid meeting
9:00pm (or earlier) Adjournment

Agenda

• Report on activities from President

• Financial report from CFO

• Election of new executive

• Current issues and ongoing campaigns

Join Mike Schreiner, Elizabeth May, and many other greens as we march in a joint GPO/GPC bloc in the Toronto Pride Parade. It’s a fun time

The marshalling point is at Ted Rogers Way and Bloor St. We will walk the parade route. Bring your banners, flags, signs, and noise makers.

There is the option to meet at Eglinton Station at 1:15pm and head down together.

Join Sheena Sharp as she leads tours of the Ontario Association of Architects Headquarters.

The OAA is the regulator of the province’s architecture profession. The building is more than meeting spaces and offices, it is the public and physical embodiment of architects, skills and aspirations for the community. Having completed its Renew + Refresh renovation project, the OAA Headquarters is opening its doors to show the public what has been accomplished as the building pursues zero net carbon performance and climate stability at a critical point.

The site is open 10am-5pm.

Guided tours are available at 11:00am and 1:00pm—will include a look at the components chosen to meet this goal, including an energy-efficient geothermal system, solar panels, improved daylighting, motion sensors and LED fixtures, and tint-changing dynamic windows. Find out more about how audiovisual technology, open office arrangements, and flexible spaces have been incorporated to address present and future needs.

To learn more, visit: Doors Open website.

Explore our urban forest by completing an outdoor scavenger hunt. Collect items and talk to experts to complete the hunt. We will cap off the event with an Earth Day celebration at 3pm. Refreshments will be provided.

This event is suitable for families. Mobility devices and strollers can access the site using Alexander Muir Rd. The park is a flat, with a mix of paved and dirt paths.

Location: 111 Moatfield Drive
Parking available on site

Join us for the kick-off to Bike Month—Bike to Work Day on Monday May 30th for a ride to City Hall.

We’ll be meeting up at Yonge & Davisville (southwest corner) at 7:20 AM and have a marshalled ride to City Hall. Once at City Hall, there will be a rally in support of safe cycling and active transportation (plus coffee and snacks). 

You can learn more about the ride at bikemonth.ca

Join Sheena Sharp as she leads a tour of the Ontario Association of Architects Headquarters.

The OAA is the regulator of the province’s architecture profession. The building is more than meeting spaces and offices, it is the public and physical embodiment of architects, skills and aspirations for the community. Having completed its Renew + Refresh renovation project, the OAA Headquarters is opening its doors to show the public what has been accomplished as the building pursues zero net carbon performance and climate stability at a critical point.

Guided tours starting at 11:00am and 1:00pm—will include a look at the components chosen to meet this goal, including an energy-efficient geothermal system, solar panels, improved daylighting, motion sensors and LED fixtures, and tint-changing dynamic windows. Find out more about how audiovisual technology, open office arrangements, and flexible spaces have been incorporated to address present and future needs.

To learn more, visit: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/doors-open-toronto/doors-open-buildings-sites/building-or-site-details/?id=a0j3m00000E7DwuAAF&title=Ontario-Association-of-Architects-Headquarters

Please Note: The OAA has a mandatory vaccination policy. Visitors must have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and masks are required. If you have any concerns or questions, they can be contacted at (416) 449-6898.

Join me for a FREE walking tour—“Exploring Exhibition Place Through the Eyes of the Community”—on Sunday May 22 at 1:00 PM to discover the incredible heritage that belongs to everyone in Toronto. This guided walking tour of the Exhibition Place grounds is led by Bruce Van Dieten, a member of the local community, and will touch on various architectural and historical highlights of the site. Tours will begin at the Princes' Gates.

COVID-19 Protocols: The tour will take place entirely outdoors. Masks are not mandatory but are welcome if preferred. We will be monitoring the provincial government's recommendations and any changes will be communicated as quickly as possible. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for last minute news and updates.

Join us!

Thursday May 19th, 2022 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.
Thorncliffe Community Hub, 2nd Floor, 45 Overlea Blvd (site of the Vaccine clinic).

A table will be available for a meet and greet opportunity from 6:30 to 7:00 pm.
The Democracy Forum will be from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

Community questions will follow!

Start Time: 6:30pm
Location: 2180 Bayview Avenue, Toronto (on the corner of Bayview & Dawlish)
Parking available

Note: this debate will be recorded

The church has certain rules which need to be followed:

• Masks must be worn

• Maximum capacity is 125 to allow for social distancing, given current COVID-19 restrictions

This is your opportunity to hear from candidates running in Don Valley West before the June 2nd provincial election:

• Green Party: Sheena Sharp

• Liberal Party: Stephanie Bowman

• New Democratic Party: Irwin Elman

• PC Party: Mark Saunders

NOTE: Advance Registration Required.

The meeting will be moderated and consist of opening and closing remarks from the candidates and a Q&A period with questions submitted in writing, prior to and during the event, and read by the moderator. You can submit a question(s) to the candidates (individual/all candidates) by email to ask.dvw.candidates@gmail.com no later than Sunday, May 15 at 6pm. Registered participants can also submit questions during the session using the Question-and-Answer function in Zoom.

Location: 245 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto
Parking entrance on Mount Pleasant

Safely Reuse, Recycle, and safely dispose of items!

✅ Thursday, April 28/22 — 4:00pm-8:00pm
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens (1073 Millwood Rd)

Location: TBD