Vol.9 No.6 - Jun 1999

Digital Archiving Completed by the Ethnography Lab, A University of Toronto Anthropology Initiative
and Produced in Collaboration with David Perlman/Wholenote Media Inc between July-December 2015.
SINGTON
MiCHAaBusuA
Market
places
of entrepreneurial spirit to the
is a welcome opportunity for
and show their wares. New
kids on the block. Let's welworld.
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Diego Carrasco, known
as "Diego De Catliz", is a
welcome sight on the
streets of Kensington.
Sponsored by Casa
Acoreana, Diego "The
Clown" adds more
excitrnent to the thrill of
shopping and brings
smiles and joy to the
children while their
parents shop in the
Market
•lw ··· d&iZl Tom Cseh, of The Bike
Clinic at 185 Augusta
Avenue has more than
winning smiles to offer
bike enthusiasts. You
don't need an OHIP card
to repair your bike here.
Tom sits astride a 76'
. rescued from the
memory hole. The Bike
Clinic features vintage
60's and 70's customized
cruiser bikes.
KENSINGTON MARKET
ACTION COMMITTEE
BI-MONTHLY MEETINGS:
·Kensington Community Housing meets every two weeks
on Tuesdays from 11 am at King's Cafe (next meeting
Tuesday June 29) .
·KMAC Web Weavers meets every two weeks on
Wednesdays from 7 pm at Moonbean Cafe (next meeting
Wednesday June 23)
·Waste Management meets on the first & third Tuesdays
from 7 pm at Centre 276 (next meeting June 29).
MoNTHLY MEETINGs:
·Streetscaping meets the first Wednesday of each month
from 1 :30 pm at King's Cafe
·Kensington Listening Post meets monthly on the first
Thursday from 7 pm at the Church of St. Stephen-In-The­
Fields (College St. entrance)
·KMAC meets monthly on the second Tuesday from 6 pm
at St. Stephen's Seniors Centre, 340 College St., Suite 360 -
NB, next meeting only- June 22nd, 1999 at 91 Bellevue Ave.
For more information,
please contact Barb Matthews,
Community Development Coordinator, KMAC
·at Tel: (416) 364.6955 or Email: kmac@web.net
or
Judith Marshal/, PIT Marketing Coordinator
at Tel: (416) 929-3893 or Email:
eve_ marshall@hotmail. com
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Got a question about
your health?
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WHUHSS CUHRE
A free health information centre
serving West Toronto
Pamphlets and brochures
Books arid videos, databases, intemei access
Community information:
• Toront_o Social Housing Connections
• Health, social, and recreation services, programs
• free and low cost workshops
• Printed resources in Chinese. English. Portuguese .
Spanish, and Vietnamese
168 Bathurst St. (at Queet;t St. W.)
603-7200
Co~munity Calendar · _, .
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Toronto Vvestern Hospilal
University H~ZIIth N«-twofk
C.ecil Community Centre
offers
Monday night community drop-in, 6-9.45pm
Monday nightreading and homeworksl;lpport program, 6-8.30pm)
Wednesday night community drop-in, 7 -9pm
Parent-child drop-in, Wednesday and Friday, 1 Oam to 1 pm
and many childrens' and other programs
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Call Cecil Community centre at 392-1090
or drop by 58 Cecil Street
East ofSpadina,just North ofNassau
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Kensington Market
In Bellevue Square Park
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18 Kensington Avenue,
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C'ommwwt-ulit~ J>/.Jtjlle lln,.eilin~l!, at J p.111.
Monday June .21, 1999
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Att Exhibit at Kiever Synagogue, 12-4:30 p.m. 'k
Storytelling -kArt 'k.Music'k Theatre 'k International Foqds
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KENSINGTON
MARKET DRUM
PROPOSED SCHEDULE 1999
Volume 9 #7: Sunday July 25
Ad deac/Jine: ThuTsday July 22
Volume 9 #8:
Wednesday September 15
Ad deadline: SatuTday SeptembeT 11
Volume 9 #9:
Wednesday October 13
Ad deadline: SatuTday OctobeT 9
Volume 9 #10: '
Wednesday November 17
Ad deadline: Satuulay 13
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St. Stephen's
COMMUNITY
HOUSE
' St. Step hen's Community House
91 Bellevue Avenue
Toronto, Otltario M5T 2N8
Tel: (416) 925-2103 Fax: (416) 966-2178
St. Step hen's makes a difference in the lives of over
. . 19,000 people a year! Our programs include: Child
Crtatong Opponuno,.s I th · d · ·
I h ( ,. Care. You Servtces. Emplovment an Trammg
irengt emng ommun.ues · -
Services. Wellness Promotion, Language Training
and Newcomer Services. Senior Services, Services for
Homeless/Marginally Housed people. Conflict Resolution Services and
Neighbourhood Development.
Upcoming Events: July- August 1999
St. Stephen's Summer Day Camp 1999!
Safe. creative. multicultural. afiordable. fun summer day camp tor
children 6 to 12 years of age. Cost ranges from $70-$120 per 2-week session.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (extended hours available)
Register now, spaces are limited.
Call Bridget for l;Ilore information (416) 920-8980
St. Stephen 's Summer Leaders In Training Program!
Pre-employment skills and'fun overnight camping adventure for youth
aged 12 to 15. uam child care and leadership skills. and assist leading
children on trips like Wild Water Kingdom, and Ontario Place.
$200 per 3- week session.
Call TreYor for more.information (416) 920-8980
gURL Power Computer Camp-for girls ages 8- 11
A stimulating and exciting computer program where girls learn how to surf the
web sately, create computer graphics, use a digital camera, and build a website.
This program will include daily outings and outdoor activities.
$200 per 2-week session. Offered in 2 two-week sessions in August.
Call Jennifer for more information (416) 975-1987 • -'. _,., ...
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