What's On in Liberty Village

  • Open House & Shows - Model Railroad Club of Toronto

    Model Railroad Club of Toronto Annual Open House & Shows:  Great Family Entertainment 

    Dates: Sunday February 12, 19 and 26, and Monday February 20 (Family Day)
    Hours:  12 noon - 4:30pm
    Admission:  Adults $8 - Children $4 - Seniors $5 (cash only)
    Not wheelchair or handicap accessible.

    Visit this annual open house to experience a model railroad recreation of the Central Ontario Railway of the 1950’s, complete with trains, cities, towns, lakes and rivers.  North America’s largest permanent model railroad display is located in Liberty Village, in the lower level of the Liberty Market Building, in space that was long ago used as a Bren Gun firing range.  The Model Railroad Club of Toronto moved to this Liberty Village location from a Union Station site in 1946.  The Club has been here for more than 65 years!  It’s time that you checked out this hidden treasure.    

    The Model Railroad Club of Toronto meets monthly on the first Wednesday, and new Club members are always welcome. Also, the Club facilities can be rented for unique corporate events or birthday parties.   

    The Model Railroad Club of Toronto, Suite B1, of the Liberty Market Building, 171 East Liberty St. follow the signs down the south side laneway (Club entrance is off the rear laneway behind Casa Life)  Contact  Dave MacLean   416-536-8927     www.modelrailroadclub.com

  • Ultimate Frisbee Wednesday’s

    Cooler Solutions Inc. has rented Lamport Stadium from 12noon to 1pm on Wednesday’s to host an ultimate Frisbee game, and everyone is invited to play with them.  All skill levels are very welcome - even absolute beginners. Pay-what-you-can to offset the $113 rent – they suggest $5.  Bring your runners!

    Ultimate Games will take place most Wednesday’s - contact Chris at Cooler Solutions to ensure the game is on and to indicate your interest:   christopher@coolersolutionsinc.com    416-849-3491

    Wednesday’s from 12noon to 1pm

    Location: 
    Lamport Stadium

  • Dealbark – a Limited Time Special Offer for Merchants

    Dealbark allows merchants to deliver deals to local consumers directly on their smartphone.  With this easy-to-use mobile marketing tool, you as a merchant can now take control of your own deals – including your deal message, branding and timing. You can create and bark out limited-time deals to Dealbark users instantly, or schedule them for a future date.

    Local consumers who download the free Dealbark app will receive your “barked” deals. Best of all, users who specifically want what you offer will have your deal specially highlighted in their personalized “My Deals” list. The Dealbark system sorts and delivers deals to your target customers based on their location and personal preferences, automatically. Deals appear on the mobile app the instant they are posted, and disappear as soon as they expire.

    SPECIAL OFFER FOR LIBERTY VILLAGE MERCHANTS:  For an initial 60-day limited time trial period, merchants can sign up and immediately begin barking out deals for FREE!  Click here: http://www.dealbark.com/merchant  to register your business today.

    Dealbark is committed to improving the way consumers discover deals on things they want, while enhancing the opportunity for merchants to market their products and services. Their vision is to create the most effective mobile marketing mechanism for consumers and merchants, where merchants bark out time-limited deals, and consumers who want them get them...instantly! Their Dealbark Matching Engine leverages the latest mobile and location-based technologies to power real-time marketing - getting your deal to the right people, at the right place, at the right time!

    Dealbark  - Deals you want!    Sign up for a merchant account at www.dealbark.com  
    Have questions or feedback? Email to  feedback@dealbark.com        
    Follow at www.twitter.com/dealbark    www.facebook.com/dealbark

     

  • Free TD Canada Trust Webinar Workshop

    Are Deal Sites Right for your Business - FREE TD Canada Trust Webinar Workshop, Noon to 1pm, Tuesday February 14

    TD Canada Trust invites you to join a FREE online seminar to learn the pros and cons of deal sites for business owners.  The webinar will explain how Deal Sites work and discuss the potential benefits for your business – such as gaining new customers through effective and cots-efficient marketing, how to determine if the group buying approach is right for your business, potential business challenges to be aware of – for example, fulfillment issues, and strategies to maximize the effectiveness of this tactic. 

    Featuring Tim Corcoran, Regional Director of Advertising, Toronto Community News, and the business owners of Kalev Fitness and Mane Society Salon & Spa. 

    Register at:  www.tdcanadatrust.cvom/deals

    Date: 
    Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 00:00 - 13:00

  • “Green” Lunch ‘n Learn

    If you’re interested in greening your work environment, are part of a workplace green group, or have considered starting up a green club, you should attend this lunch ‘n learn.  We’ll include time to hear what you’re doing to green your LVBIA offices.

    We’ve invited Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) to share information on the electronics recycling and reuse movement in Ontario. It’s your opportunity to learn about the business benefits of end-of-life technology management. As an added bonus, you’ll be able to drop off handheld and portable devices cluttering up your office free of charge, so bring along your old cellphones or PDAs.

    We’ve also invited the Toronto Environment Office to discuss Liberty Village Smart Commute, Carpool Zone and other local greening opportunities.

    We hope you can join us!  Lunch will be provided.  Please RSVP your Green Lunch ‘n Learn attendance (to ensure we have enough food) to: Christine@lvbia.com    Greening is good for your reputation, good for your bottom-line and good for the environment.

    Date: 
    Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 12:00 - 13:00
    Location: 
    Toronto Carpet Factory, Resource Centre, Suite 101, 67 Mowat Ave.

  • All You Ever Wanted to Know About Flooring

    February Design Talk: Steve Vasconcelos, owner of THE FLOOR STUDIO INC. will be giving a comprehensive presentation on flooring.

    From preparation to installation to maintenance – This is your opportunity to have your flooring questions answered and to learn about the new flooring trends for 2012.

    Join us as we learn about the following topics:

    Flooring Trends for 2012
    Discover what the popular colours and finishes are for 2012.

    Engineered flooring
    Become well informed about this style of hardwood flooring, and learn why it’s a better option than traditional hardwood floors.  Main points Steve will address: construction of engineered flooring, installation methods and the environmental benefits.

    Preparation is half the battle
    Learn why good planning and preparation are important when installing floors.  Main points Steve will address: Pre-jobsite condition, subfloor preparation, environmental prerequisites and maintenance.

    See attached poster for more details
    Or visit: http://flooring.eventbrite.com/

    Date: 
    Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 19:00 - 22:00
    Location: 
    The Floor Studio Inc. - Suite 136, 171 East Liberty St.

  • Sweet Hope Celebration at the Academy of Spherical Arts

    1st Annual Sweet Hope Celebration, at the Academy of Spherical Arts, Thursday March 1

    Indulge your senses at the Sweet Hope Marche Market.  Independent vendors will wow you with delectable food, phenomenal wines, superlative vodka, outstanding beer, tantalizing sweets, exceptional entertainment, magnificent artisans and first-class auctions in support of homelessness in our communities.  

    The historic and romantic Academy of Spherical Arts will be set up as an indoor market where patrons will experience tastings at a variety of food & beverage stations, view extraordinary work by local artisans and entertainers in addition to participating in exciting & exhilarating activities.

    Home Suite Hope has been assisting families in need of emergency housing for over 8 years in the Halton area; where affordable housing and shelters are basically non-existent. They are an innovative initiative providing a ‘Home’ for low-income families facing homelessness or a housing crisis. Participants receive not only refuge but support and training to afford them the necessary time to stabilize their lives, gain Hope and Confidence to move forward with Dignity.

    This Sweet Hope Celebration will provide some financial support to the Red Door Family Centre which works within the Liberty Village and Parkdale area.

    There are opportunities for vendor participation as well as for guest attendance.  Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available in all categories.

    Tickets: $75 PP includes access to the event and all food and refreshment sampling unless specifically marked i.e., rare wines, artisans, shopping, auctions and raffles or Corporate Packages: $375 for 6 tickets. 

    Please see attached poster for more information.

    For further information please contact Jules Graham-Hood at 289-681-1757 or jules@homesuitehope.org OR Haley Thompson at 416-532-2782 x22 or hthompson@sphericalarts.com

    Date: 
    Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 16:30 - 23:30
    Location: 
    The Academy Of Spherical Arts, One Snooker Street

  • Discounted Tickets - Canada Blooms: The Flower & Garden Festival

    Canada's largest and most prestigious flower and garden festival offers discounted admission tickets for Liberty Village BIA members.  LVBIA members save $4 off the regular adult price and $3 off the senior and student prices.  This discount is valid when purchasing tickets online only.  Visit:   https://www.microspec.com/tix123/etic.cfm?code=CB2011&DISC=CBLVBIA  and use the promo the code: CBLVBIA

    New for 2012: 1 ticket - 2 great events!  When you visit Canada Blooms you will also receive same-day admission to the National Home Show.  Canada Blooms, Canada’s Largest Flower and Garden Festival is co-locating with the National Home Show, Toronto’s Largest Home Show, March 16-25.  Your Canada Blooms ticket will get you into the National Home Show at no extra charge – 2 Events, 1 Admission!

    Canada Blooms is a 6 acre paradise of glorious gardens in full bloom, green-thumb shopping, magnificent floral creations by Ontario’s best professional florists as well as the wondrous displays in the Floral Hall competition which sees entries from both Canada as well as world-wide, over 200 hours of seminars, workshops and demonstrations, and a special children’s area. 

    For more information, visit the event website: www.canadablooms.com

    Date: 
    Friday, March 16, 2012 (All day) - Sunday, March 25, 2012 (All day)
    Location: 
    The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd.

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