Community Organizations

**Join us for a refreshing 9.2km hike along the beautiful Etobicoke Creek Trail, where nature, movement, and meaningful connections come together.** **[Etobicoke Creek Trail: Fleetwood Park to Highway 401](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/etobicoke-creek-trail-fleetwood-park-to-highway-401)** **[Please fill a Quick Health Check before attending our hikes](https://forms.gle/P2tQ6mgBqnaVXSNn7)** **This Health Check Questionnaire (REQUIRED) linked will provide you a score for whether you qualify for this hike to ensure everyone has a safe and comfortable experience** ✨ **What to Expect:** \- Scenic creekside views and peaceful nature surroundings \- A welcoming group \(primarily **Ages 25–35**) \- Respectful\, positive energy and an opportunity to **build friendships and community through shared hiking interests** 🎒 **What to Bring:** \- Weather\-appropriate clothing \(light drizzle expected\) \- Raincoat or light waterproof layer \- Comfortable walking/hiking shoes \- Water/juice to stay hydrated on the trail \- Mosquito spray \- Snacks/lunch to keep you energized **IMPORTANT NOTE:** To ensure a smooth and respectful group experience, **please avoid last-minute cancellations.** This event is strictly **RSVP-only.** **Attendees without a confirmed RSVP will not be accommodated.** If you are bringing a friend, please make sure they RSVP as well! **Disclaimer:** We encourage all participants to review the event description, including hiking distance and elevation, to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a fun spring afternoon leisure nature and neighbourhood walk \- Include trails\, parks\, cafes\, ice breakers\, washroom breaks and beautiful sties to see -Our Good Friday event will continue as we hit a great location for dinner, beverages and conversation (optional) -Still around after dinner for live band, DJ and Dancing (optional) **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet at out front of **Smoke Show** **744 Mt. Pleasant Rd)** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at **3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 p.m.)** This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure through quieter and more natural parts of the city we don't usually get to see. More details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) **Event Details:** **Good Friday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner Party with Live Band and DJ after Walk)** -A great event planned as we explore Parks, Trails, Cafes and beautiful Neighbourhoods with cool sites to see -During the walk we will stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together -Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning of the walk as well to help us get to know one another \*This event is a great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air, exercise and (re) connect with some wonderful people **Bonus after our Leisure Nature Walk: (Optional)** \*Stick around after the walk for a fun Friday Night gathering at an iconic venue with Reserved Seating, Great Menu, Beverages, Mingling and Live Music **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** **Date:** Friday April 3rd (Good Friday-Holiday) We will meet at out front of **Smoke Show** **744 Mt. Pleasant Rd)** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at **3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 p.m.)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Ticket Link: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-perspective-comedy-show-series-tickets-1981806652045?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-perspective-comedy-show-series-tickets-1981806652045?aff=oddtdtcreator) Two comedians, co-headlining. Both do 20 minutes. These are local Toronto comedians who hustle, grind and deserve the shot! ## Welcome to the 20/20 Perspective Comedy Show Series! Come join us at the **Backroom Comedy Club** Thursday nights filled with laughter and fun starting **February 26th, 2026 until end of May . Every THURSDAY @ 10PM(Eastern Time)**. Get ready to enjoy hilarious stand-up acts and witty performances that will leave you rolling in your seats! Don't miss out on this opportunity to unwind and relax with some top-notch comedy. Grab your friends and family for a night of entertainment that you won't forget! Mark your calendars and get ready to laugh your heart out at the 20/20 Perspective Comedy Show Series!

Eventbrite Link: **[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/430277871697?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/430277871697?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Thrills and laughs collide every Thursday at 8 PM! Join Toronto's comedy fiesta for a night of side-splitting entertainment.** Immerse yourself in the thrill of laughter every Thursday at 8 PM! Toronto's top comedians converge at Backroom Comedy Club for an evening of stand-up brilliance and uproarious fun. Secure your seat for a memorable night out, filled with wit, humor, and the best of Toronto's comedy scene. Don't miss the excitement—reserve your spot now!

Good day everyone, Please join us for a fantastic long weekend **Good Friday** night experience as we mix, mingle, make new friends, enjoy a tasty dinner and then dance the night away to a fabulous Band and DJ! \*Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate a terrific turn out with lots of friendly peers to enjoy dinner and the game **\*Meet us inside Smoke Show between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm** \*If you have to arrive after that, still let the front door guy know you are with Steve's group so he can direct you to us (but kindly do your best to arrive between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm (as I can't promise seating after that)-Thank you! (You will be paying me not the guy at the front door, so simply ask him to direct you to the group- thank you!) (Event Details Below) Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host ) Event Details: **The Good Friday Dinner and Dance Party!** **(with DJ and Live Band)** **(Friday April 3rd)** -A fun, interactive, event with friends, reserved seating, dinner, beverages, Live Band, DJ and Dancing! -Pool Table available -DJ, Live band and Dancing after dinner :) -Plenty of parking all around the venue \*For more information on the menu please refer to the Smoke Show menu https://www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com/ **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to [Steveflemming11@gmail.com](http://Steveflemming11@gmail.com/) (Beverage or Appetizer Minimum please) **-Arrive any time between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm inside the restaurant (ask or look for Steve/Organizer when you arrive)** \*If arriving after 7:00 you still need to let the guy at the front know you are with Steve's group so he can properly direct you to us and help track our numbers- Thank you! (You will be paying me not the guy at the front door-so please let him guide you to the group) (1 minute walk now from the Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton station)

Pottery Night at Orkid Gallery! All tools included. No experience needed—just come create, connect & sip tea with us! 3-hour workshop.

**UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED** Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that we’ll be postponing the Toronto Joy Social this Saturday. Due to a personal matter, we won’t be meeting as planned this time. Cher, Jem, and I were really looking forward to connecting with you all, and we’ll share a new date once things are settled. Thank you for your understanding 🙏 Amar \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Hey everyone, We’re planning a **Toronto Joy social**, a space to come together, meet one another, and have some really nice conversation over something to eat or drink, or just come and be part of it. The intention is to get to know people in the group and see how everyone’s doing. **Even if you’ve just been curious** or interested in ways to serve the community, it would be really nice to have you there. We’ll be meeting at **Eataly Yorkville**, about a 2 minute walk from Yonge and Bloor subway station, near the main seating area in the centre where most of the tables are. Look for the Toronto Joy group. We’ll have name tags so it’s easy to find us and know who we’re speaking with. We’ll share a little about Toronto Joy and our intention, and also hear from you, what you’d like to be part of and how we can come together to make a difference. **It’s all very open and natural**. Looking forward to seeing you there.

All meetups of the "What is Right?" group are intended, as the name implies, to be exploratory sessions in which participants might freely exchange views, contest and debate positions and, it is hoped, might demonstrate for one another what a principled conservative position ought to be. Among the various traits that a conservative thinker should have is a desire to preserve what our civilization got right, and to make innovations only with an abundance of caution and humility. In order to get to the Bishop and the Belcher Pub, note that despite its Bloor Street address, it is actually located one block south of Bloor at the intersection of Church St. and Hayden St.

Hi lovely people, Let’s get together for a fun night out at Hassan Phills’ comedy show. Expect great laughs and even better company. 🕖 Show time: 7:00–8:30 PM 🎟️ Please purchase your own ticket (check the venue’s website bellow for details and pricing) After the show, those who are up for it can continue the evening with a halal drink nearby and some relaxed conversation. Looking forward to sharing a great night with you all! https://tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/Hassan-Phills-2026 See you!

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a relaxing and fun Sunday afternoon leisure nature walk through the Don Valley Trail along the Don River followed by an enjoyable dinner at a local pub near our meeting location. **Meeting Location with free Parking:** We will meet conveniently out front the **Tim Hortons directly across the street from the Davisville Subway (Yonge Line)** This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure through quieter and more natural parts of the city we don't usually get to see. More details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) **Event Details:** **Spring has Sprung Leisure Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (with Dinner Party after)** -A great day planned as we explore parts of the city we don't see every day (great nature trails and old beautiful neighbourhoods) -Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning of the walk as well to help us get to know one another -During the walk we will stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together -Followed by food and beverages at a nearby Irish Pub \*This event is a great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and (re) connect with some wonderful people **Bonus after our Leisure Nature Walk: (Optional)** \*Stick around after the walk for a fun Saturday social gathering at a local Irish Pub for beverages and food right after the walk \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet at out front of the **Tim Horton (1910 Yonge Street)** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 4:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30 p.m.) **Drivers & Free Parking:** Plenty of parking on Yonge and residential too :) Free parking on Duplex, one street west of Yonge :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

. 🎬 Movie Night You, Me & Tuscany Join us for a cinematic escape to the sun-drenched vineyards and romantic landscapes of Italy as we gather to watch You, Me & Tuscany, the new feel-good romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page. Set against the breathtaking beauty of Tuscany, the film follows a spirited young woman whose impulsive decision to stay in a Tuscan villa leads to unexpected adventure, heartfelt moments, and a romance she never saw coming. Expect an evening filled with: 🍿 A beautiful cinematic escape to Italy 🍷 Relaxed social vibes and great conversation ✨ A feel-good romantic story perfect for movie lovers Whether you’re a fan of romantic comedies, stunning travel settings, or simply enjoy experiencing great films with great people, this will be a perfect night to unwind and connect. Come ready to relax, laugh, and be transported to Tuscany for the evening. Follow Black Love & Friends on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/share/17oXQtZz36/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/blackloveandfriends?igsh=djVrYnhqeG5nMjBx) to stay connected and be the first to hear about upcoming dimnets, social gatherings, and other exciting member-only events.

Join us at Unity of Columbus for a sacred and meaningful **Good Friday Service**, led by Unity Minister Jewelene Henson—an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect in a space of peace and spiritual presence. In this special hour together, we will reflect on the profound message of the **“Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ,”** opening our hearts to deeper insight, compassion, and renewal. Through prayer, contemplation, and shared stillness, this service offers a gentle opportunity to honor the sacred meaning of the day and embrace a spirit of love and transformation.

**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People** Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside. In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison. Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

You are warmly invited to a beautiful **Ladies' Tea Party**. Join us for an elegant afternoon of fellowship, laughter, and meaningful connection as we gather in a peaceful and welcoming space. This special event is an opportunity to relax, enjoy delightful tea and treats, and celebrate the joy of community with other women, your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, and friends. This tea party is a wonderful way to build friendships, share conversation, and enjoy a refreshing time together. - Formal Attire

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Free Communal Garden Class Series GROWING MUSHROOMS In this class, we will discuss how to raise mushrooms on logs outdoors as a way to raise food in parts of your yard that are usually too shady to grow vegetables or other crops. We will discuss what mushroom species can be cultivated, what tree species they can grow on, and demonstrate how to prepare and inoculate the logs. By following these steps, you can have your own bountiful mushroom harvest! APRIL 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | WELLS BARN 1851 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205 INSTRUCTOR: MARC AMANTE Mare Amante is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator with Central State University who is also currently serving as CSU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Interim Program Leader. He has worked on and managed diversified vegetable farms across the Midwest and currently owns and operates an urban farm here in Ohio where he raises microgreens, vegetables, raspberries, and log-grown mushrooms for sale to local markets and restaurants. Registerefor free here https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/cg-growing-mushrooms/

Community Seed and Plant Swap Do you love gardening? Want to expand your collection of plants and seeds without breaking the bank? Join MOFB for their free community-based event. Sunday, April 19th 4-6 pm at Mid-Ohio Farm on the Hilltop 116 N Wheatland Ave Columbus OH, 43223 To RSVP for free in-person attendance: https://forms.gle/t6Ppoc5WnRFPTJMZ

Open to public: Friday, 5/15/26: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 5/16/26: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hosted by OSU The 2026 Chadwick Arboretum Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser Location: Lawn area south of the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH 43210 Spring Plant Sale Spring into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens! Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and dive into a lush world of botanical delights. With over 16,000 fresh, exotic, and time-tested edible and ornamental plants, there's something for every green thumb! Experience the thrill of our tree and shrub auctions, where you can bid on unique specimens to enhance your garden sanctuary. Step into our Learning Lab, where engaging educational demonstrations on various garden topics will unfold throughout the three-day sale, enriching your knowledge and inspiring your green endeavors. Take part in an exciting, live auction offered each day, as well as a silent auction on Thursday and Friday. Explore vendor booths brimming with gardening essentials and delightful treasures. And while you shop 'til you drop, indulge in delectable treats from a delicious, local food truck. Proceeds from this event go directly to The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses alike. Come one, come all! Let's cultivate a brighter, greener future together. Credit/debit cards only.