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EcoFair at the Barns at Wychwood Barns

November 18, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm

Hosted by Green Neighbours 21, Transition Toronto, and WBCA EcoFair at the Barns is a fun, family-oriented event that showcases green initiatives and achievements, green tips and tricks, and explores new green ideas. Come celebrate progress towards a greener and healthier future! The event is FREE and everyone is welcome! Highlights include: - Eco exhibits and demos - Kids activities - Music and refreshments - Bring eco-books to swap This will be the 4th annual EcoFair organized by Green…See More

Oct 28, 2012

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Vinyse Barber is attending Andrew James Knox's event

Green Spirituality at First Unitarian Toronto

September 23, 2012 from 12:15pm to 1:15pm

The Green Team at First Unitarian Toronto is pleased to present Transition Town Leamington member Chris Philpott on Sunday, September 23rd. This UK author will discuss Green Spirituality as it pertains to 12 faith traditions, and how their teachings can guide us through our present environmental crises. Finger food will be provided but you are welcome to bring a contribution. The event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome! , See More

Sep 20, 2012

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Ian Klesmer left a comment for Vinyse Barber

"Hey Vinyse, Thanks so much for the invite! Unfortunately Elise is in Portland this week and I've made plans to visit my parents on Sunday. I hope the weather holds up for your gathering and please do let me know about the next…"

Aug 9, 2012

Vinyse Barber left a comment for Ian Klesmer

"Hi Ian, the midtown group is having a summer gathering this Sunday...we'd love for you and Elise to join us. If you're free, send me a message and I'll give you our address. It'll be super casual... just a few of us…"

Aug 9, 2012

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Jul 3, 2012

Ian Klesmer left a comment for Vinyse Barber

"It was really nice to meet you too! I'll keep an eye out for future Midtown events but le tme know if there are any particularly exciting ones coming up..."

Jun 13, 2012

Vinyse Barber left a comment for Ian Klesmer

"Hi Ian, it was great meeting you and Elise at the picnic yesterday! Please feel free to visit/join the Transition Midtown page to see what we're up to in your (temporary) neighbourhood!"

Jun 10, 2012

Vinyse Barber left a comment for Elise Rotsztain

"Hi Elise, it was great meeting you and Ian at the picnic yesterday! Please feel free to visit/join the Transition Midtown page to see what we're up to in your (temporary) neighbourhood!"

Jun 10, 2012

Vinyse Barber is attending Daniel Bida's event

Transition Skills Forum - Sewing 101 at The 519 Community Centre

June 15, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9pm

For those who never got a sewing badge in Boy Scouts or Girl Guides, learn how to sew on a button, mend a seam and hem a garment, all by hand. For greatest satisfaction, bring your own mending. Equipment such as needles and thread will be supplied.Cost: $5 or pay-what-you-canRoom: #204See More

Jun 10, 2012

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Vinyse Barber is attending Andrew James Knox's event

Celebration of Transition in Toronto: A Summer International Pot Luck and Free Market at Grange Park at Grange Park

June 9, 2012 from 12pm to 2pm

"The Transition model uses...as many opportunities to celebrate successes as possible"* and this year we have plenty to celebrate! We've started the Transition Skills Forum, have run several successful events already this year, are seeing neighbourhood groups and working groups start up, and have become an officially recognized Transition Town! Let's celebrate this summer! Let's meet at Grange Park (behind the AGO on College St. and OCAD University) on June 9th, between 12 pm and 2pm for an…See More

May 10, 2012

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Sustainable Urban Gardening Workshop with Toronto Master Gardener Cathy Kozma at Midtown Toronto

April 14, 2012 from 2pm to 3pm

From the library's website:You can change your practices to create a sustainable garden. Learn about soil, water and native plants for sun and shade. Presented by a Toronto Master Gardener who can answer all your questions.See More

Apr 12, 2012

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Vinyse Barber is attending John Fleming's event

Transition Midtown Regular Meeting at The Twisted Kilt

April 3, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm

Spring seems to have arrived, and we're overdue for another gathering. I was going to try a room at the library, but they're on strike so it'll be the same spot as last time.Looking forward to it!See More

Mar 25, 2012

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Vinyse Barber is attending Andrew James Knox's event

Seed Starting Workshop at The Bahen Centre, UofT, Room B024 (Basement)

April 4, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm

Come and learn about starting seedlings from TTo member and gardener YP Leung! She'll fill us in on timing, techniques, and best practices as we get our hands into some soil, the the soil into trays, and start growing our own food.Bring a plastic bag so you can carry your seed trays home with you! $5 or PWYC See More

Mar 25, 2012

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Feb 9, 2012

Vinyse Barber left a comment for Andrew James Knox

"Thanks for the welcome, Andrew! We've just started connecting with the midtown group, and are looking forward to getting involved in our neighbourhood as a starting point. Will definitely touch base when we're ready to…"

Feb 9, 2012

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"That's perfect, John. We're looking forward to meeting the Midtown group in March!"

Feb 4, 2012

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What area of the city do you live in (neighbourhood or nearest intersection)?: Midtown Toronto (Mount Pleasant and Eglinton)

What aspects of Transition are you most passionate about?: Food, Energy, Community, Climate, Environment, Quality of life, Local Economy, Art

What are your skills that could help with Transition?: Volunteer coordination, cooking, crafting

If you could design your own role in Transition Toronto, what would it involve?: Community engagement, coordination of events and people, community kitchens

How many hours per month would you realistically spend on Transition Toronto?: Varies

A few more words about us...

We've recently moved to the Mount Pleasant and Eglinton neighbourhood (from Vancouver) and are looking to connect with people who share our passion for community building, neighbourhood engagement and sustainability.

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At 10:03pm on August 9, 2012, Ian Klesmer said…: Hey Vinyse,

Thanks so much for the invite! Unfortunately Elise is in Portland this week and I've made plans to visit my parents on Sunday. I hope the weather holds up for your gathering and please do let me know about the next one.

Ian

At 7:29pm on June 13, 2012, Ian Klesmer said…: It was really nice to meet you too! I'll keep an eye out for future Midtown events but le tme know if there are any particularly exciting ones coming up...

At 8:59pm on February 3, 2012, John Fleming said…: Hey, welcome to the hood! Looking forward to meeting you both.

The group in Midtown is pretty new - we've only been meeting a couple of months, so just getting rolling and thinking about projects. So far we've made some contacts with other area groups, BIAs, etc and collected some members. We're trying to meet monthly, next one will be early March. This month I'm looking into creating a community garden in an area park and I've been emailing with the city about possible locations. I'll add you to the group mailing list!

At 8:08am on February 2, 2012, Andrew James Knox said…: Derek and Vinyse,

Thanks for joining! Have you seen our Transition Midtown group? Its web presence is here: http://transitiontoronto.ning.com/group/midtown

You can get in touch with them through this site. They may have some initiatives you'd be interested in.

Everything you've mentioned (planning, strategy, community engagement and event coordination) are things we definitely need. We'll try to get you the opportunity to do those things, but in the mean time, if you've got ideas, please send them along. If you'd like to be involved in developing plans for Transition Toronto, let me know and I'll talk to the steering committee about meeting with you at our meeting this coming Monday.

Thanks again!

Andrew