world19News #125
April 20, 2003

or to send us your
- comments
- suggestions
- upcoming events
- news and/or opinions

Read past newsletters

Read readers' comments

world19News

This e-mail is going to people on the mailing list for world19. If you don't want to receive further notices, please reply to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject. Let us know if you prefer to receive this in "plain text" format.

Please forward this to anyone you think may be interested.
We always encourage people to send us comments, ideas, as well as information about events or issues affecting our community.

In this issue:

1. Mayoralty Debate – April 22

2. The Fan/Billy Bob’s hearing – April 22/23

3. Rennie Park Community Garage Sale – May 10

Note:

Our newsletter and website have both been on something of a break recently; we may get back to some more frequent updates later this spring, but in the meantime, here are 3 upcoming events that may be of interest:

1. MAYORALTY DEBATE - Tuesday April 22
The Roncesvalles- Macdonell Residents' Association presents a special Meet the Candidates for Mayor Evening
Confirmed participants:
  Barbara Hall
  Tom Jabobek
  David Miller
  John Nunziata

Tuesday, April 22, 2003, 7:30, at Fern Avenue Public School, 128 Fern Avenue.
(just east of Roncesvalles, 2 blocks south of High Park Blvd)

Issues to be debated:
- The Toronto Environment
- Toronto Island Airport Expansion and Lakeshore Development
- Homelessness and Affordable Housing
- TTC and Public Transit Funding
-  Vision and Leadership for Toronto
PLUS Your questions from the floor are welcome!

2. The FAN/BILLY BOB'S ROOFTOP PATIO HEARING DATES: Apr. 22 & 23
The Fan/Billy Bob’s (Bloor, west of Jane) is again applying for a 60 person licensed rooftop patio. The locale is now larger than most bars/restaurants in the area (and louder than most). The rooftop would be close to many residences just north of Bloor. The following notes are extracted from a flyer distributed in the Bloor / Jane neighbourhood:

“Again we must prove to the Alcohol & Gaming Commission that the granting of a liquor license for the rooftop patio is against the wishes and needs of the community… Again, this is our last chance to oppose this application… Again, we are asking that you support us by attending this upcoming hearing….

Please do not underestimate the importance of your attendance… The community has a good chance of winning again, but our case will be weakened if only a few of us show up at the hearing.” [The flyer quotes from the 2000 decision by the Commission to reject that application]: “ ’the objectors were supported by the attendance of a large number of residents who remained until late evening of the first day and all through the second evening as well’. … If you can’t be there for both evenings, be there for one….

If you have any questions, contact either:
Ian Anderson 767-3602 or Anne Foy 769-4222

Signed,
Bloor Jane Community (April 7)”

3. 3rd ANNUAL RENNIE PARK COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
– Sat. May 10

Date: Saturday May 10, 2003
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Rennie Park
Located in Swansea 2 blocks South of Bloor on Runnymede Road, TTC stops at the park
Rain Location: Swansea Recreation Centre

Cost: $35.00 per table, rent a table, bring your items.

Join in the fun & excitement in Bloor West Village's Annual garage sale to raise funds to help Rennie Park & Swansea Recreation Centre Children's programs
-- Bring your goods for sale to the park & join in the fun
-- Refreshments!
-- Just $35.00 for a table in the park
-- This event will be widely advertised in all local newspapers and we'll have signs posted all over the neighbourhood
-- We need your support to make this community project a success!

Forms and Payment accepted at the office at Swansea Community Centre, 15 Waller Road
Contact Dave Maxwell @ 416.392.6796

For world19,
John Leeson

world19:
Supporting citizen involvement in our community and its future.
Phone: 416 766-8605
email: world19@world19.com
web: www.world19.com