DIY: Neighbours, as citizens, doin’ it for OURselves

Every once in a while you read something that prompts a spontaneous fist pump & enthusiastic “YESSSSS!” that is heard by anyone that happens to be in the room with you. This article does this for me.  I’ve met the author, Jim Diers, several times and I’ve heard his passionate & humorous stories about community organizing. Every … More DIY: Neighbours, as citizens, doin’ it for OURselves

First Friday Potluck – the New Year Edition!

It’s the end of the holidays and too much effort to cook…. why not make one dish and bring it to the First Friday Potluck! As always, the potluck meets: First Friday of the Month @ the W.A.L.E.S portable building behind Extend-A-Family 14 Braun Street 6:00pm Bring a dish of food to share with your neighbours. … More First Friday Potluck – the New Year Edition!

How Midtown celebrates neighbours, giving and buying local, all in one night

There was a LOT of activity in the neighbourhood last weekend. In addition to the snow – finally! – it was the weekend for holiday gatherings of neighbours and holiday sales hosted at three locations across the neighbourhood. Little City Farm hosted the first outdoor version of their popular Little Bird Told Me eco craft … More How Midtown celebrates neighbours, giving and buying local, all in one night

EVERYTHING happening in Midtown this weekend!!

This will be a weekend where walking through the neighbourhood will take 5X longer than you plan because EVERYONE will be out on the sidewalks sliding from event to event. Conceivably, you could accomplish your holiday shopping needs in one weekend, while supporting artists and makers who live in your neighbourhood and community. It starts … More EVERYTHING happening in Midtown this weekend!!