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Canada History July 1, Thursday. Canada Day. Quote: Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada) is Canada's national holiday, marking the beginnings of the present form of the country on July 1, 1867... commemorates the begining of the establishment of the Canadian confederation through the 1867 British North America Act. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_day
Environment/Nature Walk July 1, Thursday, 12n. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - Humber River to Harbourfront. Start: Old Mill subway station. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
History Walk July 1, Thursday, 1pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walks - Fort York: 200 Years of Lakefront Development. "Explore the evolution and history of Fort York and the nearby Lake Ontario shoreline from the early British colonial era to the present day. Free admission to Historic Fort York and free parking." Leaders: René Malagón, Historic Fort York. Start Point: Main (west) entrance of Historic Fort York, 100 Garrison Rd just N of Fort York Blvd. Meet beside the canteen (gift shop) Finish Point: Inside Fort York. Length: Approx. 1 ½ hours. Walk Difficulty: stairs hills and some rough ground. Focus: historical architectural natural.
Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month
Food July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, 3pm-7pm. Free. AppleTree Farmers Market. "Community market offering local produce, prepared foods, workshops, children's activities, and more." Location: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave West, NE of Oriole Pkwy, 5 blocks west of Yonge St (map). Info: Toronto Green Community, 416-781-7663, info@ntgc.ca, http://www.ntgc.ca/events.html, http://www.dailyapple.ca/market/index.html
Food Health July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, 3:30pm-7pm. Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers Market. Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads. Runs all year. Access to the produce farm stands is from the south/side entrance facing the park (not through the main entrance facing the mall).
Some of the farm stands whose farms don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
Location: 875 Dufferin St, Dufferin Grove Park rink house, near Dufferin St & Dufferin Park Ave, btwn Bloor St West & College St (map). Info: market(at)dufferinpark.ca, http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/market.html
Radio July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, 11:30pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One: WireTap. "Each week you're invited to listen in to Jonathan Goldstein's telephone conversations and monologues. Whether funny, sad, wistful, or even slightly strange, each show is guaranteed to keep you entranced." Also Saturdays at 1:30pm. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/wiretap/index.html

Radio Environment/Nature July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Fridays, 10am-11am. 89.5FM CIUT Environmental Radio Show: The Green Majority. "The Green Majority is a weekly environmental news feature on CIUT 89.5 F.M. in Toronto, Canada. The show, Canada's first and only all- environmental newshour, is produced by a dedicated cast of volunteers. Tune into the broadcast or download the podcast to hear the week's environmental headlines, guest features and analysis of important ecological events in Canada and around the world. Catch the broadcast or download the podcast for the week's environmental headlines, guest features listener content and analysis of the important ecological events that affect *you* in Toronto, in Canada and around the world. Call the talk-back line at 718-514-9785." Info: thegreenmajority(at)gmail.com, http://www.greenmajority.ca/, http://www.ciut.fm/
Radio Health July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Fridays, 7:15pm. CP24 Radio AM1050. Health Program - Wylde On Health. Also Sundays at 10:15am. Info: http://www.cp24.com/servlet/HTMLTemplate?tf=ctvlocal/hub/hub.html&cf=ctvlocal/cp24.cfg&hub=CP24Wyldehealth, http://drwylde.com/

Radio Health July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 6am-8am. AM610 Radio. Steve Dale's Pet World. "Steve Dale reaches more homes than any other journalist in the pet field. Guests are leading experts on topics like pet behavior, nutrition and veterinary medicine. Steve is proud that he delivers the most qualified specialists in the nation to answer listener questions and discuss newsworthy topics. Of course, all the topics aren't exactly newsworthy, such as his weekly "Pet Joke" segment, or his annual singing pet contest." Info: http://www.610cktb.com/shows/510284
Food Health July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 8am-12n. Wychwood / Green Barn Farmers Market. Usually 8am-12n. Summer hours are every Saturday 9am to 1pm, from May 9th to Oct 31st. Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads. Runs all year.
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Pine-Apple Farm (organic apples);
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
Location: Wychwood Car Barns, Wychwood Ave, south of St Clair Ave West. Info: 416-653-8546, http://www.thestop.org/green-barn-market
Food Health July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Withrow Park / Bain Co-op Organic Farmers Market. The market is open every Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from late May to late October. Location: North end of Withrow Park, 1 block south of Greektown on the Danforth, between Carlaw Ave and Logan Ave (map). Info: 416-461-2825, info(at)withrowpark(dot)ca, www.withrowpark.ca
Radio Canada July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 9:08am. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One: The House. "Every Saturday morning CBC Radio takes you behind the scenes in the world of Canadian politics. Over the years, The House with host Anthony Germain has become known and respected for its groundbreaking interviews with key decision makers and for the understanding and analysis it provides of the political choices that touch all our lives. This is where listeners go to find out what is really happening in the world of policy. Where is the health care system going What kind of role is this country playing on the world stage?" Info: http://www.cbc.ca/thehouse, http://www.cbc.ca
Recycling/Cleanup Environment/Nature July 3, Saturday, 10am-2pm. Free. City of Toronto Environment Days. July (April-October) 2010. Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm, Thursday 4pm-8pm.
- Perruzza 8 Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy. (east of Jane St., off Steeles Ave.)
- Vaughan 20 Central Technical School 725 Bathurst St. (enter at Borden St. and Harbord St.)
Info: 416-392-9585, http://www.toronto.ca/environment_days/activities.htm, http://www.toronto.ca/environment_days/schedule.htm
History Walk July 3, Saturday, 11am. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Fringe Festival Sites. Start: Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston Ave, 2 blocks west of Bloor St West and Bathurst St.
Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month
History Walk July 3 Saturday (10am-5pm), July 4 Sunday (10am-12n). Free. Sailing Ship Tour - Toronto Waterfront Festival. Location: Queens Quay West from Yonge St to Spadina Ave. Info: http://www.towaterfrontfest.com/schedule.asp
Radio Science July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 12:06pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Science Show: Quirks & Quarks. Also Mondays 11:06pm. http://www.cbc.ca/quirks/
Radio Humour July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 1pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Comedy Show: The Debaters. "The Debaters is the hit CBC radio show that features North America's hottest comedians going toe to toe, debating topics in the news and on the minds of Canadians. Part comedy competition, part quiz show and part stand-up performance, The Debaters is a clever combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious adlibs. Award winning comic, Steve Patterson wields the gavel while some of Canada's hottest comics step up to the podium in a battle of laughs and logic, funny and fact." Also Wednesdays at 11:30am. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/
Radio July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 1:30pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One: WireTap. "Each week you're invited to listen in to Jonathan Goldstein's telephone conversations and monologues. Whether funny, sad, wistful, or even slightly strange, each show is guaranteed to keep you entranced." Also Thursdays at 11:30pm. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/wiretap/index.html
Film Environment/Nature July 3, Saturday, 3pm. Free. Camera Bar Film Screening - Everything Is Illuminated (2005, 106 mins, U.S.). Directed by Liev Schreiber. Starring: Elijah Wood, Eugene Hütz, Boris Leskin, Laryssa Lauret. Plot: "Jonathan Foer, a young American Jewish man, goes on a quest to find the woman who saved his grandfather during the Holocaust in a small Ukrainian town called Trachimbrod that was wiped off the map when the Nazis liquidated Eastern European shtetls. His guides are a cranky, slightly anti-semitic grandfather, his deranged Border collie, Sammy Davis Jr. Jr., and his over-enthusiastic grandson, whose fractured command of English, passion for American pop culture, and constant chatter threaten to make the worst of every situation. But what starts out as the tour from hell turns into a meaningful journey, with an unexpected series of revelations that will change all of their lives." Film info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everything_Is_Illuminated_(film) . Location: Camera Bar Cinema, 1028 Queen St West, 1 block west of Ossington Ave (map). Info: Camera Bar Cinema, 416-530-0011, http://www.camerabar.ca
Radio Humour July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 6:30pm-7pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Comedy Show: Laugh Out Loud. "Laugh out Loud is Canada's new home for comedy. Every week Sabrina Jalees will feature the best, and the funniest comics in the business. Recorded at festivals and comedy clubs across the country LOL is the show to hear to stay on top of the Canadian comedy scene . From the famous to the found ,LOL will bring you the funny every week." Info: http://www.cbc.ca/laughoutloud/, http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/laugh_out_loud

Radio Health July 4, 11, 18, 25, Sundays, 10:15am. Radio AM 1050. Wylde On Health. Also Fridays at 7:15pm. Info: http://www.cp24.com/servlet/HTMLTemplate?tf=ctvlocal/hub/hub.html&cf=ctvlocal/cp24.cfg&hub=CP24Wyldehealth, http://drwylde.com/
Radio Environment/Nature Science July 4, 11, 18, 25, Sundays, 11am. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Environmental Show: The Bottom Line with David Suzuki. "In this 10-part series of one hour show, Dr. Suzuki explores the disconnect between out modern values and our relationship with the earth. The show is committed to bringing in a vast array of perspectives, for example David Suzuki visits Fort Mcmurray and talks to Syncrude Oil and Alberta's Energy Minister." http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/the_bottom_line_with_david_suzuki/
Environment/Nature Walk July 4, Sunday, 11am. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - Scarboro Bluffs. Start: Meeting place will be e-mailed to those who pre-register. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
Radio Computers/Internet July 4, 11, 18, 25, Sundays, 12n-1pm. AM1010. CFRB - Tech Talk with Marc Saltzman. "Marc Saltzman has reported on the high-tech industry for the past ten years as a freelance journalist, author, lecturer, consultant, and radio and TV personality. His specialties lie in consumer electronics, video games, computers and Internet trends." Info: http://www.cfrb.com/shows/780905
Radio Computers/Internet July 4, 11, 18, 25, Sundays, 1:05pm-2pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One: Spark. Also Tuesdays at 3:05pm. "Spark is a weekly audio blog of smart and unexpected trendwatching. It's not just technology for gearheads, it's about the way technology affects our lives, and the world around us." Info: http://www.cbc.ca/spark/, http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/spark/
History Walk July 4, Sunday, 1:30pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Historic Moore Park. Start Point: SW corner St Clair Ave East and Inglewood Dr, parkette at east end of St Clair Ave bridge.
Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month
Radio July 4, 11, 18, 25, Sundays, 7:05pm-8pm. AM1010. CFRB - 60 Minutes. Info: http://www.newstalk1010.com/shows/1123538
Radio July 4, 11, 18, 25, Sundays, 10pm-11pm. AM1010. CFRB - Comedy Show. Info: http://www.newstalk1010.com/shows/1067508
History Walk July 4, Sunday, 2pm. Free. ROMwalk: Mount Pleasant Cemetery - Part 1. Start: Yonge Street Cemetery Entrance (north of St. Clair Ave.). Highlights: St. Andrew's Society Monument, Massey Mausoleum, Mount Pleasant Mausoleum, Millionaires' Row, Empress of Ireland Monument.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, info@rom.on.ca, http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/

History Walk July, Monday-Friday, 10:30am, 1pm & 2:30pm. Free. University of Toronto Walking Tours. June, July and August. "Historical Tours are offered during June, July and August daily Monday through Friday at 10:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm - holiday weekdays excluded." Start: Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King's College Circle (map). Info/Confirm: 416-978-5000, http://www.utoronto.ca/Prospective_Students/Visiting_U_of_T.htm
Environment/Nature Walk July 5, Monday, 1pm. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - Beltline and Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Start: Eglinton West subway station entrance. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
Food Health July 5, 12, 19, 26, Mondays, 3pm-7pm. Sorauren Park Farmers Market. Season: May 17 to October 25, 2010.
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- The Cutting Veg (CSA) (organic vegetables, herbs, garlic);
- Matchbox Gardens (organic heirloom and open pollinated vegetables, seed and seedlings);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Heritage Line Herbs (organic potted and dry herbs);
- Clover Roads Organic Farm (organic vegetables and seeds);
- Oso Leo/Two Century Farm (organic fruits);
- The Fresh Veggies CSA (organic vegetables);
- Kind Organics (organic vegetables, herbs, sprouts);
Location: South end of Sorauren Park at Sorauren and Wabash, south of Dundas St West (map). Info: ayal(at)westendfood.coop, http://westendfood.coop/farmers-market
Radio Health July 5, 12, 19, 26, Mondays, 7:30pm, 12m. CP24 Radio AM1050. Medical Program - On Call with Dr.Karl. Info: http://www.cp24.com/servlet/HTMLTemplate?tf=ctvlocal/hub/hub.html&cf=ctvlocal/cp24.cfg&hub=CP24Oncall
Radio Science July 5, 12, 19, 26, Mondays, 11:06pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Science Show: Quirks & Quarks. http://radio.cbc.ca/programs/quirks/archives.htm

Film July 6, Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm. Free. TRL Films - Summer Afternoons at the Movies - Good Night, and Good Luck. Film info: http://beta.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM48723&R=48723 . Location: Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, 1 block north of Bloor St (map). Toronto Reference Library info: 416-393-7131, http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/pro_trl.jsp
Food Health July 6, 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Trinity-Bellwoods Park Farmers Market. Season: May 11th to Oct. 26th, 2010.
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Matchbox Gardens (organic heirloom and open pollinated vegetables, seed and seedlings);
Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park, NW end of the park, near Dundas St West, between Shaw St and Crawford St (map). Info: Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park, http://www.trinitybellwoods.ca/trinity-bellwoods-farmers-market-1
Radio Computers/Internet July 6, 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays, 3:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1: Spark. Also Sundays at 1:05pm. "Spark is a weekly audio blog of smart and unexpected trendwatching. It's not just technology for gearheads, it's about the way technology affects our lives, and the world around us." Info: http://www.cbc.ca/spark/, http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/spark/
Film July 6, Tuesdays, 8:30pm-10:15pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square - Safecracker Outdoor Films - The Hot Rock (1972). July to August 31, Tuesdays. "Dortmunder had the plan. Kelp had the key. Greenberg had the bomb. Murch had the getaway car. Amusa had the money... and Abe worried" Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, SE corner Yonge St & Dundas St East (map). Info: Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-979-9960, Atrium on Bay, P.O. Box 95, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 227, http://www.ydsquare.ca, http://www.ydsquare.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=98.

Food Health July 7, 14, 21, 28, Wednesdays, 11am. VegTv. Healthy Living Channel TV (Channel 223 on the DISH Network Satellite System) & on VegTv.com. "On VegTv, award winning TV news journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell teams with best-selling cookbook author and nutrition expert Marie Oser to whip up delicious meals that are very low in fat, rich in fiber, and completely cholesterol-free. TV and movie stars, from Alicia Silverstone to James Cromwell, tell viewers why they have already made the switch to the vegetable based diet. VegTv uses only fruits, veggies, nuts, grains and legumes, with a special emphasis on soy, in the kitchen. Our recipes are totally free of meat, fish, eggs, dairy, and processed sugar. The result is a real alternative for consumers who want to throw fad diets out the window forever and get fit and healthy without sacrificing taste... Viewers can download recipes, watch streaming videos, participate in on-line discussions and find all the products needed to switch to a healthier lifestyle on VegTv.com. VegTv can be seen every Wednesday at 11am Eastern (10am Central, 9am Mountain 8am Pacific) on Healthy Living Channel available on satellite and cable systems. The hosts of this show are also its executive producers and are available for interviews." Info: http://www.vegtv.com/showinfo.htm
Radio July 7, 14, 21, 28, Wednesdays, 11am-12n. 89.5FM CIUT Radio Show: Beyond Borders. "Taking a closer look at current international issues. Presented by the Munk Centre for International Studies (U of T)." Info: http://www.ciut.fm/index.php/shows-2/beyond-borders/, http://www.ciut.fm/
Radio Humour July 7, 14, 21, 28, Wednesdays, 11:30am. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Comedy Show: The Debaters. "The Debaters is the hit CBC radio show that features North America's hottest comedians going toe to toe, debating topics in the news and on the minds of Canadians. Part comedy competition, part quiz show and part stand-up performance, The Debaters is a clever combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious adlibs. Award winning comic, Steve Patterson wields the gavel while some of Canada's hottest comics step up to the podium in a battle of laughs and logic, funny and fact." Also Saturdays at 1pm. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/
History Walk July 7, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. ROMwalk: Parkdale. Start: Ifront of the Parkdale Public Library, 1303 Queen St. West. Highlights: St. Mark's Anglican Church, Masaryk Hall, home of Mazo de la Roche, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Melbourne Mews.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, info@rom.on.ca, http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/
Film Food Environment/Nature July 7, Wednesday, 7pm. Free. NFB Green Screens - Home Grown Films - Earth to Mouth. (2002, 41 min) Directed by Yung Chang. Followed by a panel discussion. "Filmed at the Wing Fong Farm in Ontario, this documentary follows the tilling, planting and harvesting of Asian vegetables destined for Chinese markets and restaurants.
The panel discussion will feature Wally Seccombe, Chair, Everdale Farms; Lauren Baker, Director, Sustain Ontario; and Susan Murray, Director of Communications, Greenbelt Foundation. Samples of local food will be provided by Karma Cooperative." Location: NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St (Richmond St West, Osgoode subway station (map). Film Info: http://www.nfb.ca/playlists/ten-films-discover-2000-2009/viewing/earth_to_mouth/ . Info: NFB, 416-973-3012, http://onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/mediatheque/detail-horaire.php?idT=0&id=2073, http://www.nfb.ca/mediatheque
Environment/Nature Discussion July 7, Wednesday, 7pm. Free. Greening Toronto and Green Party Meetups Discussion. First Wednesday of each month. "TBA." Tentative location: Fox & Fiddle Pub, 416-966-4369, 280 Bloor St West, back room (map). Info: http://environment.meetup.com/29/, http://green.meetup.com/93/ .
Film July 7, Wednesday, 8:45pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre Film - Julie & Julia (PG, 123 min). Directed by Nora Ephron. Harbourfront Centre Free Flicks Wednesdays. Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West (map). Info: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/freeflicks2010/index.cfm

Food Health July 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, 12n-2pm. $4. UofT Hot Yam: Vegan Lunch. Thursdays when classes are in session. First Thursdays PWYW. Vegan, partly organically / locally grown food on real dishes/utensils (not disposable).
"Here's the menu for this week: Chickpea and veg soup, Rice Salad with tahini sauce (contains sesame and soy sauce), Spinach salad with balsamic-glazed mushrooms, Raspberries and tofu whipped cream (contains soy).
Hot Yam! is a volunteer-run vegan food collective. We make food for the U of T community that supports our planet, our neighbouring community and people of diverse eating heritages and preferences. To us that means preparing and serving inexpensive vegan meals once a week that are accessible to everyone. We use ingredients that are as local and organic as possible and we aim to please your taste buds as well as your heart and soul." To join the Hot Yam! announcements list (low traffic, about 1 per week), send a blank email to: hotyam-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com . To get on the Hot Yam! volunteer list (moderate traffic, about 1-3 per week), send a blank email to: hotyam-volunteers-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com . Location: Baldwin Room, International Student Centre (ISC), 33 St George St, north of College St (map). UofT Hot Yam Info: hottestyam(at)gmail.com, hotyam-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com, eatlocaluoft[at]gmail.com, http://groups.google.com/group/hotyam/, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2230675807
Upcoming Menus: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AaNwew1YWSzbZGhrcHo5eHRfNWRrMmY4d2Zn&hl=en
Food Health July 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, 3:30pm-7pm. Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers Market. Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads. Runs all year. Access to the produce farm stands is from the south/side entrance facing the park (not through the main entrance facing the mall).
Some of the farm stands whose farms don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
Location: 875 Dufferin St, Dufferin Grove Park rink house, near Dufferin St & Dufferin Park Ave, btwn Bloor St West & College St (map). Info: market(at)dufferinpark.ca, http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/market.html
Food Health July 8, Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cost:? VAST - Foodie Vegan Potluck.. Location: TBA. "This will be our first theme-inspired vegan Potluck! Please think of something that you've been wanting to try to make, but have not had enough motivation to. Something that has more than 8 ingredients, and that will take more than 30 min. to prepare." Info: Veg*n Adventures and Socials in Toronto (VAST), summerloft123(at)yahoo.ca, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72967065007
Science July 8, Thursday, 9:10pm. Free. Public Astronomy Tour - The Dusty Galaxy: More than Meets the Eye. Speaker: Dr. Kevin Blagrave. Talk, Q&A and telescope observation (weather permitting). Rm MP-103, McClennan Physical Labs, 60 St George St, near Russell St, north of College St (map). Usually the 1st Thursday of the month. Starts at 8pm from October through April. University of Toronto Astronomy Dept: http://www1.astro.utoronto.ca/~gasa/public_talk/iWeb/index.php, http://www1.astro.utoronto.ca/~gasa/public_talk/iWeb/tours.php

Radio Environment/Nature July 9, 16, 23, 30, Fridays, 10am-11am. 89.5FM CIUT Environmental Radio Show: The Green Majority. Info: thegreenmajority(at)gmail.com, http://www.greenmajority.ca/, http://www.ciut.fm/
Radio Health July 9, 16, 23, 30, Fridays, 7:15pm. CP24 Radio AM1050. Health Program - Wylde On Health. Also Sundays at 10:15am. Info: http://www.cp24.com/servlet/HTMLTemplate?tf=ctvlocal/hub/hub.html&cf=ctvlocal/cp24.cfg&hub=CP24Wyldehealth, http://drwylde.com/
Science July 9, Friday, 6:30pm. Cost:?. The North York Physics Meetup - More Quantum Mechanics Weirdness! Superposition of States. Science Group Discussion. Location: Lower Level Committee Room, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St, 416-221-4598. Info: http://www.meetup.com/physics-61/

Food Health July 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 8am-12n. Wychwood / Green Barn Farmers Market. Usually 8am-12n. Summer hours are every Saturday 9am to 1pm, from May 9th to Oct 31st. Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads. Runs all year.
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Pine-Apple Farm (organic apples);
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
Location: Wychwood Car Barns, Wychwood Ave, south of St Clair Ave West. Info: 416-653-8546, http://www.thestop.org/green-barn-market
Food Health July 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Withrow Park / Bain Co-op Organic Farmers Market. The market is open every Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from late May to late October. Location: North end of Withrow Park, 1 block south of Greektown on the Danforth, between Carlaw Ave and Logan Ave (map). Info: 416-461-2825, info(at)withrowpark(dot)ca, www.withrowpark.ca
Food Health July 10, Saturday, 9am-3pm. Cost:? VAST - Skydive! It's raining vegetarians. Location: Parachute School of Toronto, Baldwin, ON. Old Location: Near Wellesley St and Jarvis St. Event Info: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72967065007&v=app_2344061033 . Info: Veg*n Adventures and Socials in Toronto (VAST), summerloft123(at)yahoo.ca, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72967065007
Recycling/Cleanup Environment/Nature July 10, Saturday, 10am-2pm. Free. City of Toronto Environment Days. July (April-October) 2010. Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm, Thursday 4pm-8pm. Palacio 17 Loretto College School 151 Rosemount Ave. (west of Dufferin St.)
Info: 416-392-9585, http://www.toronto.ca/environment_days/activities.htm, http://www.toronto.ca/environment_days/schedule.htm
Radio Science July 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 12:06pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Science Show: Quirks & Quarks. Also Mondays 11:06pm. http://www.cbc.ca/quirks/
Radio Humour July 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 1pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Comedy Show: The Debaters. Also Wednesdays at 11:30am. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/
History Walk July 10, Saturday, 1:30pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - The Township of York. Leader: Madeleine McDowell. "Explore the history of the area around the York Civic Centre in the former Township of York. Hear about the farms that survived into the 1950s, Depression-era activism, residents' reaction to World War I, and the 1910 air show up the road at the Trethewey Model Farm." Start Point: Centennial Recreation Centre, 2694 Eglinton Ave W, 1 block W of Keele St/Trethewey Dr (beside York Memorial CI). Finish Point: Same as start point. Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month
Film July 10, Saturday, 3pm. Free. Camera Bar Film Screening - One Hour Photo (2002, 96 mins, U.S.). Directed by Mark Romanek. Starring: Robin Williams, Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Dylan Smith, Gary Cole, Eriq La Salle. "2002 American psychological thriller written and directed by Mark Romanek and starring Robin Williams. Fox Searchlight Pictures distributed the movie in the United States. One Hour Photo also starred Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Gary Cole, and Eriq La Salle. Williams won a Saturn Award for Best Actor (2003) for his work in the film." Film info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hour_Photo . Location: Camera Bar Cinema, 1028 Queen St West, 1 block west of Ossington Ave (map). Info: Camera Bar Cinema, 416-530-0011, http://www.camerabar.ca
Food Health July 10, Saturday, 6pm. RSVP Required. $15. Raw Food / Living Food Toronto Meetup: Potluck. July 10 Location: Private home, Artists of Arcadia Housing Co-op, 680 Queens Quay West, west of Bathurst Ave. Old Location: Private home, Roehampton Ave, NE of Yonge St and Eglinton Ave East. Old Location: Shaftesbury Ave, near Summerhill Subway station (contact group for details).
"Dr Craig Sommers will be at the potluck on July 10th http://www.rawfoodsbible.com/ We will have more details soon,but in the meantime please RSVP if you plan to attend.
In the end, I decided to charge $5 per head because I am hoping I will have brighter ideas as the year progresses and I will be able to use the money to help with organising other events etc. As I am now recovering my website fees through an annual membership, the event on July 10th will be $15 bucks per head instead of $20, as I no longer need the $5 from that event to help with website fees. I would encourage you to attend that event as I believe he is an interesting speaker (even if his beard looks scary - haha).
This is an organic vegan raw food pot luck supported by TVA (Toronto Vegetarian Association). The turnout will be somewhere between 55 and 75 people based on previous potlucks. If you want to help with the setup of tables and chairs, show up anytime after 5pm; we will start eating at 6pm precisely. $4 donation at the door. Please make enough food for 12 people. We will not be providing Plates, Cups, or Cutlery, so please bring your own! Please bring a piece of paper with the list of ingredients in your dish (and your name) so others can share the recipe. Also people may have allergies to certain types of food, or choose not to eat honey or bee pollen. Please bring a name badge or pay 50 cents to purchase a re-usable name badge. Bring ORGANIC RAW VEGAN food like salad, fruits, vegetables, sprouts, seeds or nuts. Raw food doesn't include: baked, barbequed, boiled, brewed, broiled, canned, 'cold pressed' oils (see note below), cooked, distilled, fried, grilled, hydrogenated, nuked, PASTEURIZED, roasted, steamed, store-bought salad dressings, sushi, or toasted food.". Raw Food / Living Food Toronto Meetup info: http://www.meetup.com/raw-food-living-food-toronto/

Recycling/Cleanup Environment/Nature July 11, Sunday, 10am-2pm. Free. City of Toronto Environment Days.
Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm, Thursday 4pm-8pm. July (April-October) 2010.
Giambrone, 18 Dufferin Mall, 900 Dufferin St. (south of Bloor St. W.)
Info: 416-392-9585, http://www.toronto.ca/environment_days/activities.htm, http://www.toronto.ca/environment_days/schedule.htm
Radio Environment/Nature Science July 11, 18, 25, Sundays, 11am. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Environmental Show: The Bottom Line with David Suzuki. "In this 10-part series of one hour show, Dr. Suzuki explores the disconnect between out modern values and our relationship with the earth. The show is committed to bringing in a vast array of perspectives, for example David Suzuki visits Fort Mcmurray and talks to Syncrude Oil and Alberta's Energy Minister." http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/the_bottom_line_with_david_suzuki/
History Walk July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19, Sundays, 1pm. Free. Urban Hike - Love-Your-Clavicle Walking Tour. "Guided walking tour of graffiti alleys and laneways in Queen West, Trinity-Bellwoods and Little Italy." Meet: Beside Pizza Pizza, Queen St West and Bathurst St. Info: Graeme, info(at)graemeparry.com, http://www.graemeparry.com/laneways
Radio Computers/Internet July 11, 18, 25, Sundays, 1:05pm-2pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One: Spark. Also Tuesdays at 3:05pm. "Spark is a weekly audio blog of smart and unexpected trendwatching. It's not just technology for gearheads, it's about the way technology affects our lives, and the world around us." Info: http://www.cbc.ca/spark/, http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/spark/
History Walk July 11, Sunday, 1:30pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Toronto's Railway Heritage. "The Railway Lands around Union Station have undergone several dramatic transformations since 1853, when the first passenger train steamed out of Toronto. Explore Toronto's railway heritage, including the John Street Roundhouse and the Toronto Railway Heritage Centre." Leaders: Derek Boles, Toronto Railway Historical Association. Start Point: Front and Bay Streets, SW corner of intersection near Scotiabank entrance to Union Station. Finish Point: Roundhouse Park, SW of Bremner Blvd and Lower Simcoe St. Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month
History Walk July 11, Sunday, 2pm. Free. ROMwalk: Sacred Stones and Steeples. Start: NE corner Church St and King St. Highlights: Sacred buildings from Christian and other faiths, including St. James Cathedral, Metropolitan United Church, St. Michael's Cathedral, St. George's Greek Orthodox Church.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, info@rom.on.ca, http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/
Food Health July 11, Sunday, 5pm. Free. Vegan Meetup - Vegan Potluck. "Since it is a VEGAN potluck, please do make sure that all dishes brought are vegan (no meat, eggs, dairy, honey, or animal by-products of any kind). In addition we ask that any chocolate products be fair trade certified due to the issue of child slave labour in cocoa production (http://www.laborright...) and that packaged foods not contain palm oil in order to try and preserve orangutan habitat (http://www.orangutan..... Also, please try to bring a portion that would feed about 6-8 so that a few people get a chance to sample your dish. Plates, cutlery, and glasses will be available. Any questions, drop me a line, and I'll do my best to answer them! See you Sunday! Paul :)"
Location: 45 Dunfield Ave, three blocks east of Yonge St, half block south of Eglinton Ave East (map). Info/RSVP: http://vegan.meetup.com/387/
Radio July 11, 18, 25, Sundays, 10pm-11pm. AM1010. CFRB - Comedy Show. Info: http://www.newstalk1010.com/shows/1067508

Environment/Nature Walk July 12, Monday, 1pm. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - Beltline and Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Start: Eglinton West subway station entrance. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
Food Health July 12, 19, 26, Mondays, 3pm-7pm. Sorauren Park Farmers Market. Season: May 17 to October 25, 2010.
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- The Cutting Veg (CSA) (organic vegetables, herbs, garlic);
- Matchbox Gardens (organic heirloom and open pollinated vegetables, seed and seedlings);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Heritage Line Herbs (organic potted and dry herbs);
- Clover Roads Organic Farm (organic vegetables and seeds);
- Oso Leo/Two Century Farm (organic fruits);
- The Fresh Veggies CSA (organic vegetables);
- Kind Organics (organic vegetables, herbs, sprouts);
Location: South end of Sorauren Park at Sorauren and Wabash, south of Dundas St West (map). Info: ayal(at)westendfood.coop, http://westendfood.coop/farmers-market
Radio Health July 12, 19, 26, Mondays, 7:30pm, 12m. CP24 Radio AM1050. Medical Program - On Call with Dr.Karl. Info: http://www.cp24.com/servlet/HTMLTemplate?tf=ctvlocal/hub/hub.html&cf=ctvlocal/cp24.cfg&hub=CP24Oncall
Radio Science July 12, 19, 26, Mondays, 11:06pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Science Show: Quirks & Quarks. http://radio.cbc.ca/programs/quirks/archives.htm

Film July 13, Tuesday, 2pm-4pm. Free. TRL Films - Summer Afternoons at the Movies - The Young Victoria. July - August, Tuesdays Film info: http://beta.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM48483&R=48483 . Location: Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, 1 block north of Bloor St (map). Toronto Reference Library info: 416-393-7131, http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/pro_trl.jsp
Food Health July 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Trinity-Bellwoods Park Farmers Market. Season: May 11th to Oct. 26th, 2010.
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Matchbox Gardens (organic heirloom and open pollinated vegetables, seed and seedlings);
Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park, NW end of the park, near Dundas St West, between Shaw St and Crawford St (map). Info: Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park, http://www.trinitybellwoods.ca/trinity-bellwoods-farmers-market-1
Radio Computers/Internet July 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays, 3:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1: Spark. Also Sundays at 1:05pm. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/spark/, http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/spark/
Radio Science Philosophy July 13, Tuesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1 - Ideas - Time Kaleidoscope. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas

Radio Humour July 14, 21, 28, Wednesdays, 11:30am. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Comedy Show: The Debaters. Also Saturdays at 1pm. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/
Discussion July 14, Wednesday, 1:30pm-3pm. Free. TRL Talk - Why You Should Make a Will. Location: Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, 1 block north of Bloor St (map). Info: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca . Toronto Reference Library info: 416-393-7131, http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca, http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/pro_trl.jsp
History Walk July 14, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. ROMwalk: Whisky, Wharf & Windmill. Start: King St and Trinity St. Highlights: Little Trinity Church, Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Consumers' Gas Building, Distillery District and more.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, info@rom.on.ca, http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/
Film July 14, Wednesday, 8:45pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre Film - Eat Drink Man Woman (PG, 124 min). Directed by Ang Lee. Harbourfront Centre Free Flicks Wednesdays. Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West (map). Info: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/freeflicks2010/index.cfm
Radio July 14, Wednesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1 - Ideas - Teen's World. Part 1. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas

Food Health July 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, 12n-2pm. $4. UofT Hot Yam: Vegan Lunch. Thursdays when classes are in session. First Thursdays PWYW. Vegan, partly organically / locally grown food on real dishes/utensils (not disposable).
"Here's the menu for this week: Young beet salad with lemony-dill vinaigrette (no allergens), Apricot cinnamon coffeecake (contains wheat), Parsley pesto pasta salad with beans and sweet peas (contains wheat), Broasted barbeque tofu with purple mustard leaf (contains soy, yeast).
Hot Yam! is a volunteer-run vegan food collective. We make food for the U of T community that supports our planet, our neighbouring community and people of diverse eating heritages and preferences. To us that means preparing and serving inexpensive vegan meals once a week that are accessible to everyone. We use ingredients that are as local and organic as possible and we aim to please your taste buds as well as your heart and soul." To join the Hot Yam! announcements list (low traffic, about 1 per week), send a blank email to: hotyam-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com . To get on the Hot Yam! volunteer list (moderate traffic, about 1-3 per week), send a blank email to: hotyam-volunteers-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com . Location: Baldwin Room, International Student Centre (ISC), 33 St George St, north of College St (map). UofT Hot Yam Info: hottestyam(at)gmail.com, hotyam-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com, eatlocaluoft[at]gmail.com, http://groups.google.com/group/hotyam/, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2230675807
Upcoming Menus: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AaNwew1YWSzbZGhrcHo5eHRfNWRrMmY4d2Zn&hl=en
Food Health July 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, 3:30pm-7pm. Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers Market. Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads. Runs all year. Access to the produce farm stands is from the south/side entrance facing the park (not through the main entrance facing the mall).
Some of the farm stands whose farms don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
Location: 875 Dufferin St, Dufferin Grove Park rink house, near Dufferin St & Dufferin Park Ave, btwn Bloor St West & College St (map). Info: market(at)dufferinpark.ca, http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/market.html
Food Health July 15, Thursday, 7pm-9pm. Dinner/Social Group: Dinner. Location: Rawlicious, 3092 Dundas St West, west of High Park Ave (map). Organized by the Toronto Vegetarian Association Dinner/Social Club. Reserve/RSVP: tva_dinner(at)yahoo.ca, or leave a message at the TVA office: 416-544-9800. Info: http://veg.ca/content/view/39/70/#dinnersocial
Film July 15, Thursday, 8:30pm-10:18pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square - Safecracker Outdoor Films - A Fish Called Wanda (1988). July to August 31, usually Tuesdays. "A comedy about sex, murder and seafood."
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, SE corner Yonge St & Dundas St East (map). Info: Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-979-9960, Atrium on Bay, P.O. Box 95, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 227, http://www.ydsquare.ca, http://www.ydsquare.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=98.
Radio Health Science July 15, Thursday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1 - Ideas - Neuron Therapy. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas

Radio Environment/Nature July 16, 23, 30, Fridays, 10am-11am. 89.5FM CIUT Environmental Radio Show: The Green Majority. Info: thegreenmajority(at)gmail.com, http://www.greenmajority.ca/, http://www.ciut.fm/
Environment/Nature History Walk July 16, Friday, 6:45pm. Free. Ian Wheal Heritage Walk - Alleys, Laneways And Lost Wetlands Of Midway. Led by Ian Wheal. Meet: Coxwell and Gerrard St East. Ian Wheal Heritage Walks: 416-593-2625, 416-761-1289, http://torontogreen.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=130
Radio Health July 16, 23, 30, Fridays, 7:15pm. CP24 Radio AM1050. Health Program - Wylde On Health. Also Sundays at 10:15am. Info: http://www.cp24.com/servlet/HTMLTemplate?tf=ctvlocal/hub/hub.html&cf=ctvlocal/cp24.cfg&hub=CP24Wyldehealth, http://drwylde.com/

Food Health July 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 8am-12n. Wychwood / Green Barn Farmers Market. Usually 8am-12n. Summer hours are every Saturday 9am to 1pm, from May 9th to Oct 31st. Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads. Runs all year.
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Pine-Apple Farm (organic apples);
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
Location: Wychwood Car Barns, Wychwood Ave, south of St Clair Ave West. Info: 416-653-8546, http://www.thestop.org/green-barn-market
Food Health July 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Withrow Park / Bain Co-op Organic Farmers Market. The market is open every Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from late May to late October. Location: North end of Withrow Park, 1 block south of Greektown on the Danforth, between Carlaw Ave and Logan Ave (map). Info: 416-461-2825, info(at)withrowpark(dot)ca, www.withrowpark.ca
Environment/Nature Walk July 17, Saturday, 10am. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - The Guild, Scarborough Bluffs & Neighbourhood. Start: The Guild main entrance, 191 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough. From Kennedy subway station, take the #116 Morningside bus to the Guild Inn stop. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
Recycling/Cleanup Environment/Nature July 17, Saturday, 10am-2pm. Free. City of Toronto Environment Days.
Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm, Thursday 4pm-8pm. April-October 2010.
- Saturday July 17 Rae 27 Ramsden Works Yard 1008 Yonge. St. (across from Rosedale subway station)
- Saturday July 17 Parker 26 Leaside Memorial Gardens 1073 Millwood Rd. (at Laird Dr.)
Purchase: Backyard Composter ($15), Green Bin ($18), Kitchen Container ($5), Indoor Water Efficiency Kit ($10), Rain Barrel ($85).
- Pick up for FREE: Green Bin and Kitchen Container (with proof of new residency in the last 90 days or in exchange for a damaged bin) Leaf compost (limit of one cubic metre per household)
- Drop off for recycling or proper disposal: Computer Equipment & Peripherals (e.g., desktops, laptops, hand-held portables, monitors, printing devices, etc.) Audio/Visual Equipment & Peripherals (e.g., telephones, cell phones, pdas and pagers, cameras, small TVs, radios, receivers, speakers, tuners, equalizers, turntables, projectors, recorders, DVD players and VCRs, etc.) Household Hazardous Waste (e.g., cleaning supplies and solvents, motor oil, paint, batteries, old/unused medication, mercury thermometers/thermostats, pesticides, fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, etc.) Gas-powered lawn and garden equipment (mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and chainsaws)
- Items donated to local schools for reuse: Art supplies (e.g. pencils, markers, crayons, etc.), Buttons, keys, and collectors' coins and stamps, Clipboards, corks and cork boards, CDs and cases, Children's books, Costume jewelry including broken/old watches and clocks with hands, Dress-up clothing (e.g. costumes, prom dresses, uniforms, etc.), Fabric pieces, yarn.
- Items donated for reuse (please keep separate from others): Sporting goods (e.g. skates, and jerseys), Books, Medical equipment in good condition (e.g. eyeglasses, walking aids, hearing aids, etc.), Small household items (e.g. dishes, ornaments, etc.), Textiles in good condition (e.g. clothing, linens, etc.), Non-perishable foods will be donated to a food bank.
- Please do not bring: construction waste, garbage, gasoline, wood, cassette and video tapes, commercial/ industrial hazardous waste and scrap metal.
* Note: You can recycle plastic shopping bags, foam polystyrene, empty paint and empty aerosol cans in your blue bin.
Info: 416-392-9585, http://www.toronto.ca/environment_days/activities.htm, http://www.toronto.ca/environment_days/schedule.htm
Radio Science July 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 12:06pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Science Show: Quirks & Quarks. Also Mondays 11:06pm. http://www.cbc.ca/quirks/
Radio Humour July 17, 24, 31, Saturdays, 1pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Comedy Show: The Debaters. Also Wednesdays at 11:30am. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/
History Walk July 17, Saturday, 1:30pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - The Queen's Park Stroll. "Discover the history of our provincial Legislative Building and the fascinating monuments that surround it. Free 30 minute tours of the interior of the Legislature are also available before and after the tour of the grounds (call 416-325-7500 for details)." Leaders: Legislative Assembly Staff. Start Point: Front steps of the Legislative Building, N of Queen’s Park Subway Station. Finish Point: East entrance of Legislative Building. Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month

Radio Environment/Nature Science July 18, 25, Sundays, 11am. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Environmental Show: The Bottom Line with David Suzuki. http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/the_bottom_line_with_david_suzuki/
Radio Computers/Internet July 18, 25, Sundays, 1:05pm-2pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One: Spark. Also Tuesdays at 3:05pm. "Spark is a weekly audio blog of smart and unexpected trendwatching. It's not just technology for gearheads, it's about the way technology affects our lives, and the world around us." Info: http://www.cbc.ca/spark/, http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/spark/
History Walk July 18, Sunday, 1:30pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walks - The Splendour That Was Sherbourne Street. "In the 1880s, Sherbourne Street was one of the most fashionable streets in Toronto. Glimpses of its noble past survive in its architecture - grand homes built for wealthy businessmen, and imposing churches." Leaders: David Parry, Janet Langdon. Start Point: Church yard in front of Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Sherbourne St. Finish Point: Allan Gardens, Sherbourne and Carlton Streets. Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month
Environment/Nature History Walk July 18, Sunday, 2pm. Free. Lost River Walk - Spring Creek - High Park. Leaders: Richard Anderson and local community members. "The sordid tale of landfilling and pollution of the creek which once meandered through eastern High Park. Find out why Indian Road wiggles, why Dundas Street bends, why the local porches are cracked and why your Spring Creek backyard may go up in smoke. Shake your head at the latest misdeeds of rapacious developers, who can't see a landfilled ravine for all of the weed trees. Gaze in awe at the mighty trickle of the pre-historic Laurentian Stream." Start: SW corner Keele St and Dundas St West (map). Toronto Green Community / Lost River Walks: 416-781-7663, info(at)ntgc.ca, http://www.ntgc.ca, http://www.lostrivers.ca/WalkSchd.htm .
History Walk July 18, Sunday, 2pm. Free. ROMwalk: Heart of Toronto. Start: Front doors of New City Hall. Highlights: Osgoode Hall, Old and New City Halls, Simpson Building, Eaton Centre, Bell Trinity Square, Church of the Holy Trinity.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, info@rom.on.ca, http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/
Radio July 18, 25, Sundays, 10pm-11pm. AM1010. CFRB - Comedy Show. Info: http://www.newstalk1010.com/shows/1067508

Computers/Internet Recycling/Cleanup Environment/Nature July 19-25, Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Free. City of Toronto Community Computer Diagnosis Event. "Technicians help with virus/malware removal, data recovery, back-up solutions and more." Location: 280 Jane St, at Bloor St West (map). Contact info: Computation, Dennis Maslo, 416.629.5667, http://www.computation.to
Food Health Book July 19, Monday, 6pm. Free. TVA Vegetarian Reading Group (Book Club). Book to be reviewed: The Bloodless Revolution: A Cultural History of Vegetarianism From 1600 to Modern Times, by Tristram Stuart. "Interested in getting together with like-minded individuals and reading vegetarian-related books? Then come join the TVA Reading Group... Like regular book clubs, we meet frequently to discuss the current book the group has chosen to read. The material will always have something to do with vegetarianism, including animal rights philosophy, nutrition, ecological issues, and more." Location: Private home, Givins St, half block south of Argyle St, between Ossington Ave and Trinity-Bellwoods Park, south of Dundas St West, north of Queen St West. Book info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bloodless_Revolution:_A_Cultural_History_of_Vegetarianism_From_1600_to_Modern_Times . Info: http://veg.ca/tvareads/, http://veg.ca/content/view/39/70/#vitt
Radio Health July 19, 26, Mondays, 7:30pm, 12m. CP24 Radio AM1050. Medical Program - On Call with Dr.Karl. Info: http://www.cp24.com/servlet/HTMLTemplate?tf=ctvlocal/hub/hub.html&cf=ctvlocal/cp24.cfg&hub=CP24Oncall
Radio Science July 19, 26, Mondays, 11:06pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Science Show: Quirks & Quarks. http://radio.cbc.ca/programs/quirks/archives.htm

Film July 20, Tuesday, 2pm-4pm. Free. TRL Films - Summer Afternoons at the Movies: Goin' Down the Road (1970). July-August, Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm. Film info: http://beta.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM48469&R=48469 . Location: Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, 1 block north of Bloor St (map). Toronto Reference Library info: 416-393-7131, http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/pro_trl.jsp
Film July 20, Tuesday, 8:30pm-10:38pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square - Safecracker Outdoor Films: Out of Sight (1998). July to August 31, Tuesdays. "Opposites attract." Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, SE corner Yonge St & Dundas St East (map). Info: Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-979-9960, Atrium on Bay, P.O. Box 95, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 227, http://www.ydsquare.ca, http://www.ydsquare.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=98.
Food Health July 20, 27, Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Trinity-Bellwoods Park Farmers Market. Season: May 11th to Oct. 26th, 2010.
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Matchbox Gardens (organic heirloom and open pollinated vegetables, seed and seedlings);
Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park, NW end of the park, near Dundas St West, between Shaw St and Crawford St (map). Info: Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park, http://www.trinitybellwoods.ca/trinity-bellwoods-farmers-market-1
Radio Computers/Internet July 20, 27, Tuesdays, 3:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1: Spark. Also Sundays at 1:05pm. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/spark/, http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/spark/

Radio Humour July 21, 28, Wednesdays, 11:30am. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Comedy Show: The Debaters. "The Debaters is the hit CBC radio show that features North America's hottest comedians going toe to toe, debating topics in the news and on the minds of Canadians. Part comedy competition, part quiz show and part stand-up performance, The Debaters is a clever combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious adlibs. Award winning comic, Steve Patterson wields the gavel while some of Canada's hottest comics step up to the podium in a battle of laughs and logic, funny and fact." Also Saturdays at 1pm. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/
Food July 21, 28, Wednesdays, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Free. University of Toronto Farmers' Market. Location: 5 Bancroft Ave, outside the Earth Sciences Building, between Spadina Crescent and Huron St, near Willcocks St and Russell St. (map).
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- The Cutting Veg (CSA) (organic vegetables, herbs, garlic);
- St. John's Bakery (artesanal and organic breads and desserts);
Info: http://www.food-beverage.utoronto.ca/food/FarmersMarket.htm
Environment/Nature Discussion July 21, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. Green Drinks in Toronto. Usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month. "Do you want to meet a lively group of friendly people interested in environmental issues from academia, business, government and NGOs for good conversation? If so, join us for drinks in Toronto. There's no agenda or other formality - it's a chance to meet regularly to chat, debate, socialize and connect with other Torontonians passionate about environmental and sustainability issues. These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity."
Location: Grace O'Malley's Pub, 14 Duncan St, 1 block north of King St, 2 blocks west of St Andrews subway. Past Location: Duke of York Pub, 416-964-2441, backyard garden patio, 39 Prince Arthur Ave, steps from St George subway station. Near Bloor St. W, and Avenue Rd. Info: http://www.greendrinks.org
History Walk July 21, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. ROMwalk: ROM and its Neighbours. Start: In front of the ROM - Crystal Entrance on Bloor St. Highlights: Royal Ontario Museum, Church of the Redeemer, Royal Conservatory of Music, Taddle Creek, Flavelle House, Gardiner Museum.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, info@rom.on.ca, http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/
Discussion July 21, 28, Wednesday, 7:30pm. Free. Discussion: TorontoBabel Language Exchange. "Practice a language and meet people." Tentative Location: Rivoli Upstairs, 332 Queen St West, between Spadina Ave & Peter St (map). Info: http://torontobabel.com
Film July 21, Wednesday, 9pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre Film - (PG, 100 min). Directed by Morgan Spurlock. Harbourfront Centre Free Flicks Wednesdays. "In this popular documentary, director Morgan Spurlock takes on the challenge of eating McDonald’s three meals a day for one month. The results are as disturbing as they are entertaining. Are you sure you want to supersize that?" Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West (map). Info: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/freeflicks2010/index.cfm
Radio July 21, Wednesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1 - Ideas - Teen's World. Part 2. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas

Food Health July 22, 29, Thursdays, 12n-2pm. $4. UofT Hot Yam: Vegan Lunch. Thursdays when classes are in session. First Thursdays PWYW. Vegan, partly organically / locally grown food on real dishes/utensils (not disposable).
"Here's the menu for this week, featuring products grown on campus by the Hart House Farm Committee and the Campus Agriculture Project! White Bean and Roasted Garlic Soup (/w campus-grown garlic), Maple-soy Glazed Sweet Potatoes Wedges (/w Hart House maple syrup) * contains soy, Quinoa and Greens (/w campus-grown herbs), Zucchini Cake * contains gluten, Lemon Balm Tonic (/w campus-grown lemon verbana).
Hot Yam! is a volunteer-run vegan food collective. We make food for the U of T community that supports our planet, our neighbouring community and people of diverse eating heritages and preferences. To us that means preparing and serving inexpensive vegan meals once a week that are accessible to everyone. We use ingredients that are as local and organic as possible and we aim to please your taste buds as well as your heart and soul." To join the Hot Yam! announcements list (low traffic, about 1 per week), send a blank email to: hotyam-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com . To get on the Hot Yam! volunteer list (moderate traffic, about 1-3 per week), send a blank email to: hotyam-volunteers-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com . Location: Baldwin Room, International Student Centre (ISC), 33 St George St, north of College St (map). UofT Hot Yam Info: hottestyam(at)gmail.com, hotyam-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com, eatlocaluoft[at]gmail.com, http://groups.google.com/group/hotyam/, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2230675807
Upcoming Menus: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AaNwew1YWSzbZGhrcHo5eHRfNWRrMmY4d2Zn&hl=en
Food Health July 22, 29, Thursdays, 3:30pm-7pm. Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers Market. Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads. Runs all year. Access to the produce farm stands is from the south/side entrance facing the park (not through the main entrance facing the mall).
Some of the farm stands whose farms don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
Location: 875 Dufferin St, Dufferin Grove Park rink house, near Dufferin St & Dufferin Park Ave, btwn Bloor St West & College St (map). Info: market(at)dufferinpark.ca, http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/market.html
Radio Science Philosophy July 22, Thursday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1 - Ideas - A.C. Grayling: A Champion of Reason. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas

Radio Environment/Nature July 23, 30, Fridays, 10am-11am. 89.5FM CIUT Environmental Radio Show: The Green Majority. Info: thegreenmajority(at)gmail.com, http://www.greenmajority.ca/, http://www.ciut.fm/
Film July 23 Friday 6pm, July 24 Saturday 6pm, July 25 Sunday 1pm. Free. NFB Films - Human Rights Documentary Film Festival. "Canadian films that highlight human rights issues and promote dialogue." Location: NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St (Richmond St West, Osgoode subway station (map). Info: NFB, 416-973-3012, http://www.nfb.ca/mediatheque, http://hrdocfest.com/
Environment/Nature History Walk July 23, Friday, 6:45pm. Free. Ian Wheal Heritage Walk - Cabbagetown's Tin Pan Alley. Led by Ian Wheal. Meet: Parliament St and Winchester St. Ian Wheal Heritage Walks: 416-593-2625, 416-761-1289, http://torontogreen.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=130
Radio Health July 23, 30, Fridays, 7:15pm. CP24 Radio AM1050. Health Program - Wylde On Health. Also Sundays at 10:15am. Info: http://www.cp24.com/servlet/HTMLTemplate?tf=ctvlocal/hub/hub.html&cf=ctvlocal/cp24.cfg&hub=CP24Wyldehealth, http://drwylde.com/

Food Health July 24, 31, Saturdays, 8am-12n. Wychwood / Green Barn Farmers Market. Usually 8am-12n. Summer hours are every Saturday 9am to 1pm, from May 9th to Oct 31st. Local farmers (small farms from southern Ontario) sell their organically-grown products, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and breads. Runs all year.
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- Pine-Apple Farm (organic apples);
- Forbes Wild Foods (fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, syrups, vinegars and dry goods);
- Thorpe's Organic Produce Farm (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
- Plan B Organic Farm (CSA) (organic vegetables, fruits & herbs);
Location: Wychwood Car Barns, Wychwood Ave, south of St Clair Ave West. Info: 416-653-8546, http://www.thestop.org/green-barn-market
Food Health July 24, 31, Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Withrow Park / Bain Co-op Organic Farmers Market. The market is open every Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from late May to late October. Location: North end of Withrow Park, 1 block south of Greektown on the Danforth, between Carlaw Ave and Logan Ave (map). Info: 416-461-2825, info(at)withrowpark(dot)ca, www.withrowpark.ca
Environment/Nature Walk July 24, Saturday, 10am. Free. TFN Nature Walk - Birds, Butterflies And Trees. Start: South side Kingston Rd at Glen Everest. Info: Toronto Field Naturalists, 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.torontofieldnaturalists.org/, http://www.torontofieldnaturalists.org/v-walks.htm
History Walk July 24, Saturday, 10:30am. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Canada's Candy King Lived Here. "Explore the North York neighbourhood around Maryvale, the 1920s estate and farm of Frank P. O'Connor. O'Connor founded Laura Secord candy stores and later served in the Canadian Senate." Leaders: O'Connor Irish Heritage House. Start Point: SE corner of Victoria Park Ave and Ellesmere Road (near Parkwoods Mall). Finish Point: Victoria Park Ave and Lawrence Ave East. Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month
Food Health July 24, Saturday, 12n. RSVP Required. $1? Raw Food / Living Food Toronto Meetup: Potluck. July 24 Location: Condo party room, near Wellesley St West and Jarvis St. Old Location: Private home, Artists of Arcadia Housing Co-op, 680 Queens Quay West, west of Bathurst Ave. Old Location: Private home, Roehampton Ave, NE of Yonge St and Eglinton Ave East. Old Location: Shaftesbury Ave, near Summerhill Subway station (contact group for details).
"This location is fragrance free because the dog has asthma and allergies.
This is an organic vegan raw food pot luck supported by TVA (Toronto Vegetarian Association). The turnout will be somewhere between 55 and 75 people based on previous potlucks. If you want to help with the setup of tables and chairs, show up anytime after 5pm; we will start eating at 6pm precisely. $4 donation at the door. Please make enough food for 12 people. We will not be providing Plates, Cups, or Cutlery, so please bring your own! Please bring a piece of paper with the list of ingredients in your dish (and your name) so others can share the recipe. Also people may have allergies to certain types of food, or choose not to eat honey or bee pollen. Please bring a name badge or pay 50 cents to purchase a re-usable name badge. Bring ORGANIC RAW VEGAN food like salad, fruits, vegetables, sprouts, seeds or nuts. Raw food doesn't include: baked, barbequed, boiled, brewed, broiled, canned, 'cold pressed' oils (see note below), cooked, distilled, fried, grilled, hydrogenated, nuked, PASTEURIZED, roasted, steamed, store-bought salad dressings, sushi, or toasted food.". Raw Food / Living Food Toronto Meetup info: http://www.meetup.com/raw-food-living-food-toronto/
Radio Science July 24, 31, Saturdays, 12:06pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Science Show: Quirks & Quarks. Also Mondays 11:06pm. http://www.cbc.ca/quirks/
Radio Humour July 24, 31, Saturdays, 1pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Comedy Show: The Debaters. Also Wednesdays at 11:30am. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/
Environment/Nature Walk July 24, Saturday, 1pm. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - St. Clair, Ravine, Spadina Gardens, Cedarvale Park, Beltline. Start: Davisville subway station. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

Environment/Nature Walk July 25, Sunday, 10:30am. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - Sunnybrook Park, Edwards Gardens, York Mills, Bayview. Start: NE corner of Yonge and Lawrence. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
Radio Environment/Nature Science July 25, Sundays, 11am. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Environmental Show: The Bottom Line with David Suzuki. http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/the_bottom_line_with_david_suzuki/
History Walk July 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19, Sundays, 1pm. Free. Urban Hike - Love-Your-Clavicle Walking Tour. "Guided walking tour of graffiti alleys and laneways in Queen West, Trinity-Bellwoods and Little Italy." Meet: Beside Pizza Pizza, Queen St West and Bathurst St. Info: Graeme, info(at)graemeparry.com, http://www.graemeparry.com/laneways
History Walk French July 25, Sunday, 1pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - Cabbagetown People: More Remarkable Lives. "Since its beginnings in the 1830s as an immigrant reception neighbourhood, Cabbagetown has been home to an amazing group of personalities. In this follow-up to last year's walk, hear the stories of some of those who lived in the northern part of Cabbagetown. Tours will be offered in English and French." Leaders: Cabbagetown Preservation Association (in English) with la Société d'histoire de Toronto (in French). Start Point: NE corner Parliament St and Winchester St. Finish Point: Parliament St and Lancaster Ave. Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month
Walk July 25, August 15 & 29, September 26, and October 31, Sundays, 1pm-10pm. Free. Block Party: Kensington Market Pedestrian Sundays.
Pedestrian Sundays in:
- Kensington Market on Augusta, Baldwin and Kensington Ave in Kensington Market, (1pm-7pm, last Sunday from May to October);
- Baldwin Village (12n-7pm, third Sunday in July, August & September)
- Mirvish Village on Markham St (12n-9pm, second Sunday in June, July, August & September).
Info: Pedestrian Sundays Kensington, 416-929-4900, http://www.pskensington.ca/
Radio Computers/Internet July 25, Sundays, 1:05pm-2pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One: Spark. Also Tuesdays at 3:05pm. "Spark is a weekly audio blog of smart and unexpected trendwatching. It's not just technology for gearheads, it's about the way technology affects our lives, and the world around us." Info: http://www.cbc.ca/spark/, http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/spark/
History Walk July 25, Sunday, 2pm. Free. ROMwalk: Cabbagetown. Start: Parliament St and Spruce St. Highlights: Victorian houses, former Trinity College Medical School, Riverdale Park, The Necropolis, Wellesley Cottages.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, info@rom.on.ca, http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/
Radio July 25, Sundays, 10pm-11pm. AM1010. CFRB - Comedy Show. Info: http://www.newstalk1010.com/shows/1067508

Radio Science July 26-27, Monday-Tuesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1 - Ideas - On Konrad Lorenz and Animal Communication. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas
Radio Science July 26, Mondays, 11:06pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio One Science Show: Quirks & Quarks. http://radio.cbc.ca/programs/quirks/archives.htm

Environment/Nature Walk July 27, Tuesday, 9am. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - Toronto Islands. Start: Toronto Ferry Docks, Bay St. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
Film July 27, Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm. Free. TRL Films - Summer Afternoons at the Movies - Sherlock Holmes (2009). Starring Robert Downey Jr. Film info: http://beta.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM48482&R=48482 . Location: Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, 1 block north of Bloor St (map). Toronto Reference Library info: 416-393-7131, http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/pro_trl.jsp
Radio Computers/Internet July 27, Tuesdays, 3:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1: Spark. Also Sundays at 1:05pm. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/spark/, http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/spark/
Environment/Nature History Walk July 27, Tuesday, 9:30am-12n. Free. TFN Nature Walk - Serena Gundy and Sunnybrook Park: Trees and Woody Plants. Start: Entrance to Wilket Creek Park, north of Eglinton Ave East, west side of Leslie St. Info: Toronto Field Naturalists, 416-593-2656 (Office Hrs: Fridays am), http://www.torontofieldnaturalists.org/, http://www.torontofieldnaturalists.org/v-walks.htm
Film July 27, Tuesdays. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square - Safecracker Outdoor Films.
- 6:30pm-8:12pm:The Thomas Crown Affair (1968). "A thrill-a-minute deal for a million dollars."
- 9pm-10:53pm: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999). "How do you get the man who has everything?"
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, SE corner Yonge St & Dundas St East (map). Info: Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-979-9960, Atrium on Bay, P.O. Box 95, 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 227, http://www.ydsquare.ca, http://www.ydsquare.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=98.

Food July 28, Wednesdays, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Free. University of Toronto Farmers' Market. Location: 5 Bancroft Ave, outside the Earth Sciences Building, between Spadina Crescent and Huron St, near Willcocks St and Russell St. (map).
Some of the farm stands which don't raise livestock and don't sell meat are:
- The Cutting Veg (CSA) (organic vegetables, herbs, garlic);
- St. John's Bakery (artesanal and organic breads and desserts);
Info: http://www.food-beverage.utoronto.ca/food/FarmersMarket.htm
History Walk July 28, Wednesday, 6pm. Free. ROMwalk: Historic Toronto. Start: 260 Adelaide Street East - Toronto’s First Post Office. Highlights: Toronto’s First Post Office, Bank of Upper Canada, St. Lawrence Market, St. James Cathedral, St. Lawrence Hall, Courthouse Square.
ROMwalks Info/Confirm: 416-586-8097, 416-586-5513, info@rom.on.ca, http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/rom_travel/
Food Health July 28, Wednesday, 6:30pm. Free. Toronto Vegetarians: Dinner. Tentative Location: Green Earth Vegetarian Restaurant, 385 Broadview Ave at Gerrard St East. Toronto Vegetarians info: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/torontovegetarians/ .
Environment/Nature Discussion July 28, Wednesday, 6:45pm. PWYW/$2. Post Carbon Meetup Discussion - Oil, the Future and the Gulf.
"The Gulf of Mexico disaster is a calamity and could be a "game changer". On the one hand the Gulf fisheries and wetlands and coast line for thousands of kilometres are being degraded, even destroyed. In addition to the insult and injury to life this represents this also represents the destruction of a major food source and a great deal of employment. On the other side of the equation 25% of U.S. oil comes from the Gulf. This represents a major energy source as well as a great deal of corporate profits and employment. How will U.S. decision makers square this circle?
Part 1: Post Carbon Toronto's Randy Park will give a quick review of peak oil and relate the importance of energy to some real life examples. Drawing on his work as a professional speaker, author, and foresight facilitator he will also discuss why most people have a hard time understanding and accepting energy decline.
Part 2: Post Carbon Toronto's Jeff Berg will give an update on the Gulf of Mexico tragedy, and the many reports over the last two years confirming both peak oil's reality as well as its imminence." July 28 Location: Toronto City Hall (Committee Room 3), 100 Queen St West, near Bay St. Old Location 2: North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St, near Park Home Ave. Old Location 3: Victory Cafe - 581 Markham St, lounge, to the left on the first floor. Old Location 4: Trinity St Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor St West, between Robert St & Major St, west of Spadina Ave. Post Carbon Meetup info: http://www.meetup.com/PostCarbonTorontoMeetup/ .
History Walk July 28, Wednesday, 7pm-9pm. Free. Heritage Toronto Walk - The Exhibition Grounds. "Explore the history of the grounds that are now the Canadian National Exhibition, witness to many changes in our city - from forest and French fur-traders and a War of 1812 battle to agricultural fairgrounds and modern trade shows." Leaders: Steve Collie and Exhibition Place Archives. Start Point: Dufferin Gate, Dufferin St, S of Gardiner Expressway. Finish Point: Princes’ Gate, near Strachan Ave. Heritage Toronto info:: 416-338-3886, http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk/month
Discussion July 28, Wednesday, 7:30pm. Free. Discussion: TorontoBabel Language Exchange. "Practice a language and meet people." Tentative Location: Rivoli Upstairs, 332 Queen St West, between Spadina Ave & Peter St (map). Info: http://torontobabel.com
Film July 28, Wednesday, 9pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre Film - In the Mood For Love (PG, 98 min). Directed by Wong Kar-Wai. Harbourfront Centre Free Flicks Wednesdays. Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West (map). Info: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/freeflicks2010/index.cfm
Radio July 28, Wednesday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1 - Ideas - Teen's World. Part 3. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas

Environment/Nature Walk July 29, Thursday, 9am. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - Discovery Path, Waterfront, High Park. Start: Christie Subway Station. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
Food Health July 29, Thursdays, 12n-2pm. $4. UofT Hot Yam: Vegan Lunch. Thursdays when classes are in session. First Thursdays PWYW. Vegan, partly organically / locally grown food on real dishes/utensils (not disposable).
"Here's the menu for this week: Spicy cuminy corn and cilantro couscous! (contains gluten), Hot and sour chickpeas (khatte chole)!, Kachumber (Indian cucumber tomato carrot salad)!, Fresh fruits! With minty dressing!
Hot Yam! is a volunteer-run vegan food collective. We make food for the U of T community that supports our planet, our neighbouring community and people of diverse eating heritages and preferences. To us that means preparing and serving inexpensive vegan meals once a week that are accessible to everyone. We use ingredients that are as local and organic as possible and we aim to please your taste buds as well as your heart and soul." To join the Hot Yam! announcements list (low traffic, about 1 per week), send a blank email to: hotyam-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com . To get on the Hot Yam! volunteer list (moderate traffic, about 1-3 per week), send a blank email to: hotyam-volunteers-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com . Location: Baldwin Room, International Student Centre (ISC), 33 St George St, north of College St (map). UofT Hot Yam Info: hottestyam(at)gmail.com, hotyam-subscribe(at)googlegroups.com, eatlocaluoft[at]gmail.com, http://groups.google.com/group/hotyam/, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2230675807
Upcoming Menus: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AaNwew1YWSzbZGhrcHo5eHRfNWRrMmY4d2Zn&hl=en
Radio Science Philosophy July 29, Thursday, 9:05pm. 99.1 FM. CBC Radio 1 - Ideas - Stoicism: A Guide to the Good Life. Info: http://www.cbc.ca/ideas

Food Health July 30, Friday, 6:30pm. $5. TVA York Region Raw Food Group: Homeopathy Talk and Potluck. "How often do you get a chance to experience a vast variety of spectacular flavours, mentally stimulating and comforting company of likeminded individuals, and an inspirational, eye opening lecture all in one place? ... Well, for now once a month :) Don't miss out this chance to enjoy a perfect Friday night at Mahalo, featuring Gord Cooper BA, CI, RH, PSM (Hons B.A. Psychology, Registered Herbalist, Professional Member of the Ontario Herbalists Association, Plant Spirit Medicine Practitioner, Certified Iridologist, Nutrition/Lifestyle Counsellor, Vibrational Essences Practitioner, Tachyon Wellness Practitioner), who will be speaking about some of the top herbs for healing and prevention." July 30 Location: Mahalo Naturopathic Centre, 19938 Yonge St, Holland Landing, ON. Old Location: Loving Hut, 953 Eglinton Ave West (map). RSVP/Info: Howard and Amy, yorkregion(at)veg.ca or 416-636-5757, http://www.meetup.com/raw-food-york/

Environment/Nature Walk July 31, Saturday, 10am. Free. Bruce Trail Club Urban Hike - Highland Creek. Start: Meeting place will be e-mailed to those who pre-register. Bruce Trail Club: 416-763-9061, http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
Food Health July 31, Saturday, 5:30pm. PYOW. Vegan Meetup - Vegan Dinner. "Come join us on Saturday, July 31st, at 5:30pm for a scrumptiously yummy dinner meetup at Raw Aura! Raw Aura is an amazing raw, organic, and gluten free restaurant located at 94 Lakeshore Road East, and nestled in the cute little village of Port Credit on Mississauga's waterfront. The kitchen is presided over by Chef Doug McNish who imparts his own personal culinary flair to every flavour packed creation that they serve. Here's some links to a couple of write ups on the restaurant: http://www.mississauga.com/news/business/article/228217--raw-aura-makes-top-10 http://miltonblog.ca/2009/08/28/raw-aura-a-heavenly-raw-food-dining-experience/ Now, I know what you're thinking......how can I possibly get all the way out there from downtown Toronto??? It's actually super easy to get there by hopping on the GoTrain and is only a short 25 minute ride from Union (less if you hop on at Exhibition station). Here's a link to the schedule http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/en/schedules/pubsched.aspx?table=01&direction=1&day=6&page=2&New=&station=&zone= from GoTransit's website. Just scroll down through the first column until you find the station you're departing from. For example, the westbound train departs Union Station at 16:43 (4:43pm) and arrives at Port Credit Station at 17:08 (5:08 pm). From there it's just a 5 min. walk south to the restaurant. Here's a map link: http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Queen+St+E&daddr=94+Lakeshore+Rd+E,+Mississauga,+ON+L5G&geocode=FSKbmAIdYplB-w%3BFTSSmAId96RB-yntXmOkckYriDF-noy5yM2PPw&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=18&dirflg=w&sll=43.554994,-79.586093&sspn=0.002278,0.005681&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=18"
Location: Raw Aura, 905-891-2872, 94 Lakeshore Rd East, Mississauga (map). Info/RSVP: http://vegan.meetup.com/387/

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