It's Happening in the Village

Thursday, March 11

JUNCTION RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION will hold its bimonthly membership meeting at 7 p.m. at the West Toronto Baptist Church, 3049 Dundas St. W. Join the group and meet your neighbours and help to shape the future of the Junction. Refreshments are served, and there will be discussion of recent events in the community.

Saturday, March 13

St. Patrick's Day Family Festival will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Fun for the whole family, come out and see Irish dancers, hear Irish music, eat Irish stew, write a limerick, and get your face painted with a shamrock. Beverages served. Tickets at the door: $12 Adults or two for $20, and $6 for children. St. John's West Toronto Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave. Reserve at saintpaddys@gmail.com

Sunday, March 14

FREE WALKING TOUR takes place in High Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the benches across the road from the Grenadier Restaurant. Walks are on wooded trails so wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Donations welcome. This week, discover High Park through archival photos with Terry Fahey.

A TREE IDENTIFICATION workshop is hosted by the High Park Volunteer Stewards program. Meet at the Howard Park Tennis Club, 430 Parkside Dr. at 10:30 a.m. The session includes a presentation followed by a tree walk to try some winter identification.

Saturday, March 20

VISIT COLBORNE LODGE and learn about 19th century Easter traditions. Families will tour the museum and spot eggs hidden in the restored rooms. Children dye their own eggs using natural dyes. This event runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, as well as March 27. Free with regular admission to the lodge.

DROP OFF YOUR OLD electronics like cell phones, computers and printers at the Inorganic Market, No Frills, 372 Pacific Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 21

THE UKRAINIAN CANADIAN ART Foundation, KUMF Gallery 2118 Bloor St. W., opens "Reflections - 50 Years of Creativity," a retrospective exhibition of the works of Pavlo Lopata at 3 p.m. Guest speaker, art historian Halyna Kostiuk. The exhibit continues until April 11.

Saturday, March 27

CANDLELIGHT EARTH HOUR walks take place at various locations for Earth Day. Join the festivities at 7:30 p.m. with walks starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Alex Ling Fountain (at Jane and Bloor streets) at the Junction Train Station Platform (at Dundas Street West and Pacific Avenue) or at Grafton Park off Roncesvalles. Bring your own candle.

DROP OFF YOUR OLD electronics like cell phones, computers and printers at the Inorganic Market, No Frills 2178 Bloor Street West. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 28

FREE WALKING TOUR takes place in High Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the benches across the road from the Grenadier Restaurant. Walks are on wooded trails so wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Donations welcome. Meet Mayor David Miller for the Mayor's Walk through High Park.

Sunday, April 11

FREE WALKING TOUR takes place in High Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the benches across the road from the Grenadier Restaurant. Walks are on wooded trails so wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Donations are welcome. Learn about Grenadier Pond and its spring transformation.

Sunday, April 25

FREE WALKING TOUR takes place in High Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the benches across the road from the Grenadier Restaurant. Walks are on wooded trails so wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Donations are welcome. Hear about the Lost Waterways with Leo DeSorcy (this walk may last up to three hours).

Sunday, May 9

FREE WALKING TOUR takes place in High Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the benches across the road from the Grenadier Restaurant. Walks are on wooded trails so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Donations are welcome. Find out about the migratory birds that are returning to the city with Steven Favier.

Sunday, May 23

FREE WALKING TOUR takes place in High Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the benches across the road from the Grenadier Restaurant. Walks are on wooded trails so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Donations are welcome. Colborne Lodge staff educate about the myths and legends of High Park.

Sunday, June 13

GET TO KNOW THE spring babies at the zoo, during the free walking tour that takes place at High Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the benches across the road from the Grenadier Restaurant. Walks are on wooded trails so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Donations are welcome.

Sunday, June 27

RON LUFT EDUCATES about the June Wildflowers during the free walking tour that takes place at High Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the benches across the road from the Grenadier Restaurant. Walks are on wooded trails so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Donations are welcome.

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