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Garden Volunteering at Garden@Kimbourne

Sun, Sep 13, 4:00 PM

From Toronto Joy

4.8

🌱 **Community Garden Volunteering at Garden@Kimbourne** More than 1 in 10 Torontonians rely on food banks right now. Half of what grows in this garden goes straight to one in Toronto's east end. We're looking for 5 to 10 people to come dig in, literally. New or experienced, doesn't matter. No skills needed, just intention to show up. You'll help with: ✦ Watering, weeding, harvesting ✦ Pruning, sowing, transplanting ✦ Removing invasive species ✦ Mixing soil and compost ✦ Sign painting and light carpentry for raised beds You'll pick up real permaculture basics along the way. And the food you help grow goes to people who need it this week, not someday. **Three steps to join** (takes a few minutes total): 1. Register with Toronto Joy (one-time): name, emergency contact, quick agreement checkbox. Register here: [https://torontojoy.org/register/](https://torontojoy.org/register/) 2\. Find this event on our Events page and click "Register\." Event page: [https://torontojoy.org/event/garden-volunteering-at-gardenkimbourne/](https://torontojoy.org/event/garden-volunteering-at-gardenkimbourne/) 3\. Fill out the short Garden Participation form on the event page\. If you sign up, please plan to actually show up. Spots are limited to 5-10 so we can keep it hands-on. **Good to know** ✦ Gloves and tools provided ✦ Closed-toe shoes recommended ✦ Bring your own sunscreen and water ✦ Meeting point: side lawn of Kimbourne Park United, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd ✦ Parking: street parking Come dig in.

2 attendees

Service Design Connect

Fri, Sep 18, 10:00 PM

From Service Design Drinks Toronto

4.7

**Welcome to Service Design Drinks** Connect with like-minded service designers, share ideas, grow together, and make friends Join us at the Duke of York for a fun night of design conversation and light activities **Format: Casual meet & greet** **What to Expect** ✅ Fun Icebreakers – Thoughtfully designed to help you connect effortlessl ✅ Exciting conversations – Enjoy connecting with creative professionals in the cit ✅ A Relaxed, Welcoming Atmosphere – Come as you are, leave with new friend 📢 RSVP here so we can plan accordingly. It reflects the actual signup

8 attendees

Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd (Toronto)

Sat, Sep 12, 5:30 PM

From Toronto Joy

4.8

✨ **Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd** Hi everyone, we have an opportunity to come together as a group to serve the homeless and those at risk in our community. During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar, but the tasks may vary depending on what's needed that day (e.g., sorting food). We had a great time serving together with lots of smiles, laughter, and good energy. \*\*\* **Only 7 spots are available.** If you sign up, please do so with the intention of attending, the organization relies on our numbers for planning. \*\*\* **Quick One Time Free Registration** We'll need a few details, name, emergency contact, and a quick agreement checkbox, to keep everyone safe and coordinated. Once you're registered, head to our Events page and click "Register" on this event, that's it. Register here: [https://torontojoy.org/register/](https://torontojoy.org/register/) Events page: [https://torontojoy.org/events/](https://torontojoy.org/events/) **Arrival Information** When you arrive at Reception, staff will guide you to the volunteer room, where you can place your belongings in a locker and meet the group. Below are simple guidelines on what to wear, safety, and other things to know: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing **Good to know:** ✦ Closed-toe shoes are required. ✦ Tie back long hair and wear minimal jewelry. ✦ Water will be provided, please ask reception for a bottle if you'd like one. ✦ Please arrive by 1:40 PM so we can assign roles before we start. ✦ If you can't make it due to an emergency, please message me as soon as possible 🙏 Grateful to serve alongside you. Amar and Team

7 attendees

📣9/13‼️FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS : TORONTO Japanese English Language Exchange

Sun, Sep 13, 1:30 PM

From Toronto Japanese English Language Exchange

4.9

#### **This event page is for English speakers only.** **こちらのイベントページは英語話者の方向けです。** **日本人の方は、別のイベントページからお申し込みください！** *** We host a Japanese & English language exchange meeting every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Participants practice in pairs or small groups, with 50 minutes of Japanese practice and 50 minutes of English practice. The study materials used in our sessions are created by professional language teachers. ### **Before Signing Up, Please Read the Following** * **Please make sure to check the comments section of the event page, as all event details and materials will be shared there around Saturday.** * This meeting is intended for people who are genuinely interested in language learning. Participants joining for other purposes may be asked to leave. * We prioritize creating a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. * Disruptive behavior, solicitation, or sales activities are not allowed. Anyone who does not follow the instructions of the organizer or staff may be removed from the group. * **Participation fee : Refunds and carryovers are not available.** ### **Participation Fee & Donation** Your participation fee will be used by Emiko Tanaka, a Yosakoi Ambassador, to promote Yosakoi Naruko Dance from Kochi, Japan, to the world. For more details, please visit our website: [Yosakoi Ambassador Project](https://yosakoiambassador.com/) We look forward to seeing you at the event!

18 attendees

🩸 Volunteering: Blood Donation

Sat, Sep 12, 2:00 PM

From Try Toronto: Newcomers, Friends & Local Experiences

We invite you to join our blood donation initiative! Your contribution could help save someone’s life. ❤️ Donating blood might seem complicated at first, but good news, we’ve already figured everything out for you and reserved comfortable chairs and the friendliest nurses for our group. 😊 ❗ **Important!** To participate, **your English level must be at least Intermediate.** You need to be able to understand basic health-related questions in English without Google Translate, which will be included in the questionnaire. **Register on [TryToronto website](https://trytoronto.org/events/blood-donation-sep)** 📋 **What you need to do:** 1. Follow the link and check if you’re eligible to donate: [https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/eligibility-quiz](https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/eligibility-quiz) 2. Create an account on the website in the top right corner. 3. Be sure to register for the event using the button below; we’ll send you a notification with the pickup location and other details. ✅ **Important before donating blood:** * Eat a hearty breakfast * Drink plenty of fluids * Take your ID card ❗ * Avoid strenuous physical activity 2–3 days before and after ❌ **You cannot donate blood if:** * You attended a party with alcohol yesterday * You’ve recently had anemia (take care of yourself first!) * Your doctor has advised against it **Let’s make the world a better place together!** ⏰ **Duration:** 10:00 AM to 10:35 AM (please arrive a little early) 💬 **Coordinator:** Kate 💜 **Participation is free** ⚠️ **Only 5 spots available. register on [TryToronto website](https://trytoronto.org/events/blood-donation-sep)** **Our Instagram: [@try_toronto_](https://www.instagram.com/try_toronto_)**

1 attendee

Mandarin-English Exchange

Sat, Sep 19, 7:00 PM

From Mandarin Chinese - English Exchange

4.7

Hello Everybody! 【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Brookfield Place（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON）, near the Union Station.】 I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others! Every Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） [ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).] [ Usually in front of the Longo's supermarket] —————————————— 大家好：【College Park的food court又给封了，所以我们把活动地点换到了 Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语，那就快来参加吧！你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友！他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力！也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢! 每周六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON）【请找到一张桌子，桌上有张纸，写着“Meetup”。】【位置通常会在longo's超市前面】 ———————————————— 大家好：【College Park的food court又給封了，所以我們把活動地點換到了Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語，那就快來參加吧！你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友！他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力！也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧！謝謝! 每週六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON）【請找到一張桌子，桌上有張紙，寫著“Meetup”】【位置通常會在longo's超市前面】

1 attendee

Port Credit Nature Walk with the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival

Sat, Sep 12, 6:00 PM

From Soul City Social Club (Toronto, Canada)

4.7

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups as we enjoy a wonderful Saturday with a fun leisure walk through parts of Port Credit and also check out some of the live Street performances as well. Many of us will return to our gathering place after our walk for dinner, cold beverages and the sun set. \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 2:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 2:30) We will meet out side of **Stonehooker Brewing Company, 866 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga, O**N **L5E 1E1.** This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure out to Port Credit, near the water and also to check out all the amazing live music during there annual blues and jazz festival. Event Details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer) **Event Details:** **Port Credit Nature Walk with the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival** \*We can stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, take some lovely scenic photos, group shots and share some laughs \*Check out some awesome live music during the walk (Many bands will be playing this afternoon) \*Play a couple fun ice breaker games as well to help build some bonds \*Great way to make new connections and build upon our existing friendships \*Head for dinner and beverages after the walk and festival \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time, Parking and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet out side of **Stonehooker Brewing Company, 866 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga, O**N **L5E 1E1.** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 2:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 2:30) **Parking Car when arriving:** \*Park your cars behind the Brewery (lots of parking) then meet us out front. Look for me (Steve) and the group. (easy to find) (In between Dixie and Cawthra right on the Lakeshore) Go Train will take you there by Union Station too :) Free parking behind the Brewery :) \*If you need a ride (leave a comment below and someone might be in your neighbourhood) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon! :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

62 attendees

Cabbagetown Architecture Tour & Festival

Sun, Sep 13, 3:00 PM

From Walk and Roll

4.6

We will be walking by the grandest homes in Cabbagetown and discussing their unique history and architecture. We will also be visiting the Cabbagetown Fall Festival which includes music, food, a street festival, arts & crafts, yard sales and a farm. This event is free. Highly recommended.

38 attendees

Avengers’ Saturday Cafe for the Homeless

Sat, Sep 12, 3:00 PM

From The Avengers Club

5.0

Note: You may be removed from the attendance list if you've participated in the previous week's event. This allows for more people to experience this Meetup. Avengers put your costumes on and let’s go and save the world! Well we can’t save the world (yet), but we aim to try to play a small part in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by making their day a bit better! Description: Before the event the organizer will post a list in the comment section of the attendees and what they are responsible to bring (food/drink, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies). We normally ask each attending member to bring approximately $15-20 worth of ingredients/supplies to our event. We will use the items to prepare and serve food/drink at The Meeting Place. Timeline: We will meet on location at 11:00 am, with lunch served between 12:30-1:00 pm. Membership Dues: Membership dues are $2.00 for the calendar year. Membership dues go towards paying for food/supplies incurred by no-shows. Membership dues are due at the first meetup of the year that you attend. No Shows/Late Un-RSVP: We’re relying on members who RSVP to bring key ingredients for recipes! Please try your best to show-up or alternatively change your RSVP early so another member may fill the empty spot. \*\*\* If you are on the waitlist, keep checking as you may be moved into attendance to replace someone. We will try to message you to confirm your attendance in advance. Donations will be assigned before the event.

8 attendees

Polish Festival

Sat, Sep 19, 3:30 PM

From Walk and Roll

4.6

We will be going to the Polish festival on Roncesvalles where there will be plenty of entertainment on 4 stages, vendors, music buskers, bands, cafes, bakeries and much more. We will walk through the festival together and Richard will point out interesting food stores then leave you to look through it on your own. Bring smiles and water. Be on time as Richard doesn't wait long. We request a $2 donation which we give to the Scott Mission for the disadvantaged. Please pay the amount in cash when you arrive. Check it out at www.polishfestival.ca

13 attendees

Sinister, Somber, Serene: The Aesthetic of Places & The Normative Landscape

Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM

From The Toronto Philosophy Meetup

4.7

In this talk, I explore ways that the aesthetic character of places (inviting, strange, threatening, familiar, comforting, creepy, seedy, sinister, somber, serene, etc.) can impact moral, prudential, and political norms that operate in those spaces. This will in turn lead to questions about how we should approach our power to shape the aesthetic character of places. Erich Matthes https://www.wellesley.edu/people/erich-matthes Professor Department of Philosophy Wellesley College **About the Speaker:** My primary research interests concern the ethics, politics, and aesthetics of cultural heritage, art, and the environment. I have [published papers](https://philpapers.org/profile/28417) on topics including repatriation, historic preservation, landscape art, cultural appropriation, irreplaceability, authenticity, place-loss due to climate change, and the value of history and heritage. My second book, *[What to Save and Why: Identity, Authenticity, and the Ethics of Conservation](https://global.oup.com/academic/product/what-to-save-and-why-9780197744550?cc=us&lang=en)* was published by Oxford University Press in September 2024. It's about the ethics of conserving and preserving things, from heirlooms to artworks, traditions to landscapes. I've also written about the problem of immoral artists: what should we do, think, and feel when artists whom we love do or say objectionable things? My first book, *[Drawing the Line: What to Do with the Work of Immoral Artists from Museums to the Movies](https://global.oup.com/academic/product/drawing-the-line-9780197537572?cc=us&lang=en&),* tackles these questions, and was published by Oxford University Press in 2022. **\* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*** This is a talk with audience Q&A presented by the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics that is free to attend and open to the public. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided at the event. The talk will also be streamed online with live chat here [to be posted]. About the Centre for Ethics (http://ethics.utoronto.ca): The Centre for Ethics is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at advancing research and teaching in the field of ethics, broadly defined. The Centre seeks to bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge of diverse scholars, students, public servants and social leaders in order to increase understanding of the ethical dimensions of individual, social, and political life. In pursuit of its interdisciplinary mission, the Centre fosters lines of inquiry such as (1) foundations of ethics, which encompasses the history of ethics and core concepts in the philosophical study of ethics; (2) ethics in action, which relates theory to practice in key domains of social life, including bioethics, business ethics, and ethics in the public sphere; and (3) ethics in translation, which draws upon the rich multiculturalism of the City of Toronto and addresses the ethics of multicultural societies, ethical discourse across religious and cultural boundaries, and the ethics of international society. The Ethics of A.I. Lab at the Centre For Ethics recently appeared on a list of 10 organizations leading the way in ethical A.I.: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/10-organizations-leading-the-way-in-ethical-ai

9 attendees

Scarborough Bluffs: Guild Park - South Marine Drive Park and back

Sat, Sep 12, 2:00 PM

From Forest Footprints

4.9

This is a Photography hike in that we will take pictures at Guild Park and on the shore towards South Marine Drive Park You can view the history of the Guild Inn here: http://guildinnestate.com/guild-inn-history/ Distance: 8-10k hike Hiking Pace: slow to medium, take lots of pictures Elevation: +600' No Dogs Allowed (rules of Guild Inn) The Guild Inn Estate 201 Guildwood Pkwy · Scarborough, ON There are plenty of parking spots at Guild Park and Gardens. We'll meet in the first parking lot south of Guildwood Pkwy. In case you are lost, please call my cell: 647-949-6912 **Important Reminder:** By participating in this hike, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the Liability Waiver and Acknowledgement of Risk. If you have not done so, we kindly request that you refrain from participating in this event. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to an enjoyable and safe adventure! • Dress for the weather! Prepare for the weather and wear suitable gear for the trail. • Ice cleats are mandatory! • Arrive on time! Please be punctual, as the group will leave on time. • Know your limits! Choose the hike that match your fitness level. After the event we may stop for a hot coffee or tea.

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Meetup brings people together based on shared interests, helping users find and join groups and events in their area or online to connect over common passions.

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