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Get the Facts on the H1N1 FLU VIRUS HERE
H1N1 myth busters HERE

Please read the latest on Unadjuvanted vaccine for pregnant women from Toronto Star: More H1N1 vaccine bought for pregnant women

Toronto Public Health is offering public H1N1 vaccination clinics beginning November 2 which will operate for approximately six weeks. H1N1 shots are also available through some physicians’ offices. Check with your doctor or community health clinic.
MAP of all the immunization clinics,

Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre at 220 Cowan Avenue, is the closest clinic to our neighbourhood, for the list of all the other clinics please click HERE

The clinic hours for the first two weeks are:
Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 7
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Week 2

Tuesday, November 10 - Friday, November 13
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 14
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Childcare 101 @ The Gingerbread House Family Cafe

Childcare 101 @ The Gingerbread House Family Cafe

Monday, November 16, 2009, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Are you a parent looking for child care? Maybe you're thinking about opening your own child care business?
Join Toronto lawyer Dan Nelson at the Gingerbread House Family Cafe to learn more about childcare and the rules and regulations governing the operation of a child care facility. We'll look at the advantages and disadvantages of unlicensed, informal child care, licensed home child care and licensed centre-based child care at this free information session.
Seating is limited! Reserve now by emailing info@gingerbreadcafe.ca
Thank you!
Leonor FilipeGingerbread House Family Cafe Inc.
2790 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON M6P 1Y5Tel: (416) 769-5678
www.gingerbreadcafe.ca

FREE Hallowe'en Photo Shoot October 31, Between 3pm and 8pm

FREE Halloween Photo Shoot by Frans Altena Photography

October 31, Between 3pm and 8pm

Parents and children can walk-in for a trick-or-treat,and have a FREE photo taken by Frans Altena Photography. It will be a professional shoot with portable studio equipment. The original size photo can be downloaded for FREE from asecure online gallery.

St. John's Anglican Church,

288 Humberside Avenue

M6P 1L5

More info: http://www.fransaltena.com/

This Saturday!!!!!

Upcoming workshops for tweens at the Wise Daughters Craft Market

Sat, Nov 7 and Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 – 4:30, $80
Script Superheroes: Play Writing for Ages 8 – 13
with Alison Broverman and Kristen McGregor
Participants will develop scripts then enjoy a staged reading of their work by professional actors at 5:00 Sunday.

Sat, Nov 21, 1:00 – 5:00
Stupid Sock Creatures for Ages 10+
with Anna Redish, $60
Take the classic sock monkey to a whole new level

Wise Daughters Craft Market
Local handicrafts and do-it-yourself workshops
3079B Dundas St. West, Toronto, M6P 1Z9
416-761-1555
http://www.wisedaughters.com/

Stroller Theft in the JUNCTION

I have seen countless posts on Kijiji.ca and Craigslist.com regarding stroller theft in our neighbourhood over the years. People leave their strollers in front of stores, coffee shops, on their porches..etc why not buy a U-LOCK? I never leave home without it, yes, some u-locks can be broken but the sight of one attached to your stroller is guaranteed to stop a thief, the stroller is no longer an easy target and is too much trouble to fumble with.

Here is a related article in http://www.torontoist.com/

The Toronto Police Service issued a press release this afternoon alerting the public to "increased theft of baby strollers," to the tune of six incidents in the past ten months, in the vicinity of 11 Divison, located near the intersection of Dundas and Keele streets. Apparently, these dastardly stroller thieves have been fencing their haul online. Constable Wendy Drummond writes, in the release [PDF], that police have already arrested and charged a man and a woman, who were caught hawking purloined prams on the web.

Read FULL article HERE

Hip Hop classes for Teens at the new Junction Fit2Dance studio! Welcome to the neighbourhood!

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Upcoming workshops at Wise Daughters Craft Market!

Handmade Holiday Gifts, Sun, Oct 18 from 1:00 – 4:00
Learn to make a lavender sachet, appliqué tea towel and beeswax candles – easy and economical gifts with a personal touch.

Bookbinding, Mon, Oct 19 from 7:00 – 9:30
Make a gorgeous journal out of recycled materials as you learn the ancient Coptic stitch with Amy Borkwood of Nightjar Books.

Encaustic Cards, Oct 25
This workshop is full, but Supria Karmakar will be back Dec 6!

Quilled Cards, Tues, Oct 27 from 7:30 – 9:30
Come and learn the twirled paper art form of quilling with Jen Pinsent. You’ll make 2 designs and take home a quilling tool.

Cultivate your Courage, Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 – 10:00
An Inspiring Workshop with Celia McBride. Build confidence, set goals, take action!

For details about all of these workshops, please visit,
Wise Daughters Craft Market
Local handicrafts and do-it-yourself workshops
3079B Dundas St. West, Toronto, M6P 1Z9
416-761-1555
http://www.wisedaughters.com/

Junction-based Punk Medics begins it’s fifth year with a sale!

25% off everything on www.PunkMedics.com 'till Nov 15th!

Here’s a chance to give your friends the gift of good skin for the Holidays. It’s the ultimate gift you can give someone: the chance for them to experience eco friendly, all natural bath and beauty products!

Happy 5th Birthday!

SAVE THE LOCAL POST OFFICE from CLOSING! 2938 Dundas St W

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of traffic lights, Oct 14th ‘09 at 8:30am at the corner of Dundas St W & High Park Ave

Text submitted by Junctioneer

The new traffic lights are working now at Dundas St W and High Park Ave and people have been using them to cross Dundas St West to shop at retail stores on the north and south sides of Dundas St West with much greater ease.

Before the traffic lights were installed - to cross safely people had to cross at Pacific Ave. or Clendenan Avenue Ave., 1 block to the east and two blocks to the west.

Why should you come to the ceremony? The lights are a new important element to the street scape and usability of the Junction retail strip.

It's HOOPLA Time Again!

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Pumpkinfest and Scary Movies! Saturday, Oct.24th at the Junction City Square!

*The Junction Pumpkin Fest & Scary Halloween Movies Event*

The Junction BIA, and the Rue Morgue House of Horror invite you and your family to The Junction Pumpkin fest & Scary movies event held at The Junction Train station (Dundas/Pacific) on Saturday, Oct 24.

Come join the fun! We will have pumpkin drawing and pumpkin carving for everyone.

Kids 1 to 4 years old can decorate pumpkins (with parental assistance), while kids 5 to 12-years-old can carve their own pumpkins. All the necessary materials are provided free of charge. And the pre-Halloween festivities don’t end there! The evening will see a selection of family-friendly classic spooky movies (not too scary) projected at the Junction Train Station. Seating, hot chocolate and treats will be provided – and it’s all free of charge. Dress warmly!

The Rue Morgue is North America’s premier publisher and promoter of everything scary including a monthly magazine, radio channel and a complete interactive website of scary stuff rue-morgue.com. This community event is brought to you by the Junction Business Improvement Area (BIA), with the assistance of our above sponsors, and the assistance of neighbourhood volunteers. The Junction BIA consists of over 150 businesses serving The Junction, High Park, West Bend and Bloor West communities.

With an impressive selection of ethnically diverse dining establishments, morning eateries, organic cafes and markets, gift stores, neighbourbood bars and other businesses, the Junction offers a variety of choice. With our thriving selection of home decor stores, you will find all your needs met from antiques, reclamation, and rebuilding right through to new furnishings, lighting, framing, and art. Everything you needs is at your doorstep.

Saturday Oct 24- Pumpkin Carving for kids at the Junction Train Station between 10am and 1pm

Scary movies for the family at the Junction Train Station between 6:30pm and 8:30pm

For more information: 416 767 9068

Bulb Planting in the Junction area parks!

http://junctionra.ning.com/

text: JRA on Junctioneer

The Junction Residents Association has received 1000 bulbs (Carlton, Thalia, Chionodoxa luciliae, and Scilla siberica) from the Toronto Parks and Tree Foundation as part of their BULBS (Better Urban Landscape through Bulbs) Program. Join us on Saturday, October 17th, 1pm at one of three parks (Vine Parkette, Malta Park and Maria Park) to help plant them, for a flowery surprise in the new season. If you’d like to find out more info or help organizing, please contact Morty @ nancy@lawrenceparkgardencare.com.

Louis Marrone the author of this post is the current chair of the Junction Residents Association.

The Junction Mom to Mom Sale on SNAP!

Text by SNAP

Mom-to-Mom Rummage Sale

Residents of the Junction came out in full force for the first-ever mom-to-mom rummage sale on September 19th. Initiated by the Junction Parents Group (junctionparents.ca), the idea was for local moms to both buy and sell gently-used items for babies and kids. Junction-based businesses were also invited to participate by selling locally-made products. The skies were blue and the temperature was perfect as hundreds from the neighbourhood came to check out the great deals on second-hand clothing, toys, games, furniture, baby gear and more. Kudos to Irina Yu for embracing the community spirit and supporting our local products and services.

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