Hello and welcome! We are here once more with a roundup of a few stories from our neighbourhood that we wanted to make you aware of, it’s your Weekly WEP.
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Pet Of The Month: Charlie
In our most recent issue, Micah Toub has a story about a beloved neighbourhood cat and an unforgettable adventure , read the whole thing right HERE
Sistering presents: Food For Thought
an exciting food access event to raise awareness of food insecurity, address barriers to accessing healthy and affordable foods, and provide insight into our programs, services, and advocacy efforts.
The event will feature 6 celebrated women chefs from across Toronto, who will each prepare and serve one dish. We will offer information on available resources, such as food banks, community fridges and gardens, and other local outlets. We have invited Mayor Chow and confirmed attendance from Ward 9 City Councillor Alejandra Bravo. Please see our event poster and postcard for additional details!
DATE & TIME: November 19th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Osteria Rialto within the Paradise Theatre at 1006a Bloor St W, Toronto.
HOSTED BY: Sistering
As COVID-19 restrictions lift, Sistering has recently transitioned back to a 24/7 drop-in shelter, which has caused an influx of clients who need our services. We are now supporting up to 250 people daily and providing up to 320 meals/ per day. Continual public funding cuts make it increasingly difficult for non-profits to address community needs; hence, community engagement events like this are essential to keep up with demand and address the growing concerns of food insecurity in our city.
Heartwarming Stories of Transformation
Toronto's Top Dog Photographer Teams Up with Pet Valu, Leslieville for Powerful Trans Awareness Week Exhibition
Toronto, November 9, 2023 Acclaimed dog photographer and co-founder of the "Don't You Want Me Project?” Jack Jackson, is joining forces with Leslieville Pet Valu to present a captivating photo and storytelling exhibit in honour of Trans Awareness Week.
The event, running from November 13 to 20, showcases the remarkable bond between rescue dogs and 2SLGBTQ individuals through stunning photography and powerful narratives. The week-long exhibit raises awareness of the issues queer and trans people face alongside celebrating the power of love to change lives.
Pet Valu Leslieville is not only hosting the exhibit but will also sponsor the remaining project sessions of 2023 to support Jackson's mission of promoting positive representation.
More info on the Don’t You Want Me project can be found HERE
Exciting Events at Spadina Museum!
Petticoat Lane: Sari Exhibition
Free - Nov 2-12th
Co-presented with Friends of South Asia Royal Ontario Museum
Worn by women for over 2000 years sari's fabric, shape and designs have influenced fashion throughout the world. Learn about the history of how many everyday patterns, designs and styles originated from India and made their way to the West. View a collection of saris on loan by Friends of South Asia patron Meenakshi Sibal on the third floor of the historic Spadina Museum.
Nine Yards, a short dance film by Kunal Ranchod about de-colonizing the sari blouse and petticoat will be on view. Come celebrate Diwali at Spadina this year.
Candlelight Tours
Experience the magic of the season with a candlelight tour of Spadina Museum. See the lavish 55-room mansion fully decorated for the holidays, just as it was in the 1920s. An experienced guide will lead you through this rare opportunity to explore the house by night.
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15,16 and 22 7pm-8pm
Tickets: $25 per person
https://spadinamuseum.streamintickets.com/events
Spadina Group Tours
Free
Wednesdays to Sundays
12:15, 1:15, 2:15, 3pm
Come see how the Austin Family lived in the 1920’s
Grove Community School open house!
The Grove Community School values equity, diversity, social justice, ecological sustainability, environmental justice and community engagement. Come learn more about our amazing TDSB public alternative school at our Open House: January 10th @6:30pm, 108 Gladstone Avenue. Applications for all grades, JK to Grade 6 open in the new year. We are in the process of revamping our website, but in the meantime, please visit us @ thegrovecommunityschool.ca to learn more.
Coming up at WEP Central
Poetry At The Phoenix returns November 14th for a warn and cozy evening of poetry to warm the heart.
Our poets for this month; Phoebe Wang and Chris Banks!
Chris Banks is a Canadian poet and author of seven collections of poems, most recently Alternator from Nightwood Editions (Fall 2023). His first full-length collection, Bonfires, was awarded the Jack Chalmers Award for poetry by the Canadian Authors’ Association in 2004. Bonfires was also a finalist for the Gerald Lampert Award for best first book of poetry in Canada. His poetry has appeared in The New Quarterly, Arc Magazine, The Antigonish Review, Event, The Malahat Review, American Poetry Journal, Prism International, among other publications. He lives and writes in Kitchener, Ontario.
Phoebe Wang (she/her) is a writer and educator based in Toronto. She is the author of two collections of poetry, Admission Requirements (McClelland and Stewart, 2017), which was nominated for the Trillium Book Award and Waking Occupations, (McClelland and Stewart, 2022). Currently she is working on a collection of creative nonfiction about sailing, writing and identity titled Relative to Wind. She serves as a mentor in the University of Toronto MA in Creative Writing program and works as a Writing and Learning Consultant at OCAD University.
We are blessed to be able to host poets of such immense talent at our lovely space at 3 Bartlett, we hope you’ll join us!
Doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 7:30 PM tickets are Pay What You Can at the door, no one turned away for lack of funds!
All funds raised will be split between the poets and the house.
Please RSVP to reserve a seat as there is limited space available: hello@westendphoenix.com !