Jean Ko Din

Some of Toronto’s best poets and spoken word artists are coming together for the 2014 East End Poetry Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. East End Arts, the Children’s Peace Theatre and the City of Toronto have invited a parade of poetic talent. George …

The Thorncliffe Summer Festival is celebrating the last days of summer weather at R. V. Burgess Park this Saturday, Aug. 23, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office (TNO) is bringing together different community groups and programs …

The Scarborough Hospital (TSH) is reaching out to the community to attend an informational health fair Tuesday, Aug. 26 as a part of its commitment to a more seamless patient experience. From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., representatives from 18 health …

Islamic Relief Canada and Markham and Lawrence Youth United organize event Islamic Relief Canada and the Markham and Lawrence Youth United (MLYU) are hosting a barbecue on Sunday, Aug. 24, as part of a new community initiative. From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., …

Fifth annual event set for Lawrence Avenue bridge area between Galloway and Orton Park Scarborough’s arts and cultural scene will be alive and visible during this year’s Bridging Festival on Friday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 23. Friday’s festivities …

Bring a non-perishable food item or a cash donation to Foster Kia on Thursday, Aug. 21, for a car wash and a tasty hotdog. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Kia’s Drive for Change Day, supporting community food drives, fundraisers, …

Birchmount Bar and Grill bringing country back to the city A Scarborough country music band is playing at the Birchmount Bar and Grill’s Country and Western Night this Saturday, Aug. 16. from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Back 2 Back will be providing the crowd …

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of southern Ontario, including the City of Toronto. A western cold front is expected to bring a few lines of thunderstorms for this afternoon and evening. Environment Canada says …

Club will no longer have to rely on space in local high school pools For the first time since the club was established in 1954, the Scarborough Swim Club (SCAR) will have their own home pool at the new Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC). The club …

Access Alliance is hosting its third annual Summer Splash event at Taylor Creek Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Summer Splash is a free event open to the public. It includes family activities, games, prizes, Nature Scavenger Hunt, …

Gower Park Place is celebrating 20 years in the community with its annual community fair and yard sale. About 20 yard sale vendors will be set up in the garden courtyard on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children can enjoy a variety of fun …

The Rotary Club of Scarborough is returning to Thomson Memorial Park for its 13th annual Ribfest from Friday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 4. This year, people will be enjoying delicious barbecue from 11 different ribbers from all across North America, …

Enjoy an evening of beautiful music with University of Toronto Scarborough’s (UTSC) annual summer Chamber Music Recital on Tuesday, Aug. 5. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., UTSC’s Music & Culture students will be performing a repertoire of classical and …

The Church of St. Luke is holding a series of Kitchen Basics workshops for anyone who is new to cooking, struggling on a limited cooking budget or anyone who may want to refresh their skills. During each session, participants will cook together, …

Six front gardens in the Leaside community have been recognized by the Leaside Garden Society as Gardens of Distinction. This year’s awards go to front gardens located at: 1 Kenrae Rd., 35 Heather Rd., 34 Parkhurst Blvd., 4 Divadale Dr., 36 Donlea …

Getting invited to this year’s Boots and Hearts Music Festival was a luck of the draw kind of thing, according to Matt McCartney, percussionist, guitarist and hamornica player for a new, young band called Northern Roads. McCartney, 21, was in …

O’Connor Village Parkette is officially being renamed as Willis Blair Parkette in honour of the former East York mayor who passed away last April at the age of 90. The renaming ceremony will take place at the parkette on 1570 O’Connor Dr., right off …

D’Ornellas Cycling Club event slated Retired Olympian and two-time Canadian road racing champion Eon D’Ornellas is leading the D’Ornellas Cycling Club for a 75-kilometre ride starting at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 20. The ride will begin at D’Ornellas …

Jenny Lau to take part in course in United Kingdom Warrant Officer Second Class Jenny Lau of Squadron 330 Danforth Tech will be representing the Royal Canadian Air Cadets at a international program this summer. The 17 year old will be one of 25 …

Priority Lead Water Service Replacement Program among items on agenda at East York meeting East York residents are invited to a town hall meeting on Thursday, July 17, to discuss city programs that will help homeowners with their home improvement …