Two Events Tomorrow: Swap Meet & Neighbourhood BBQ

I'm a big fan of lawn sales, swap meets and the like. I think in a world of 3Rs, it makes a lot of sense.
I'm happy to see that there's a Book Movie Music Swap Meet at Walmer Road Baptist Church Saturday beginning at 2:15 pm.
Flyers around the 'hood list the SwapSity website and say "bring at least one book, DVD or CD for swap. $5 entry."
Not sure why there's an entry fee, but everything else sounds great!
I've since heard from the founder of SwapSity and wanted to highlight her comment since they're easy to miss:
"The admission fee helps us cover the cost of the location rental."
Also scored more details about the event:
"For each book, comic, children's storybook, CD, DVD and Blu-ray you bring - they must be originals in good working condition - you'll receive a swap token. So the more items you bring with you, the more treasures you can take back. Doors open at 2:15pm and the swapping frenzy kicks off at 3:00pm!! So, be sure to come early to drop off your items and browse through all the books, movies and music that are up for grabs. "

Once you're finished loading up on new viewing and reading material, you may want to head two blocks north to Sibelius Square. From 4 to 7 pm there's a neighbourhood BBQ going on.
The only planned activities, other than eating, are a big soccer game and a jam session, so bring your running shoes and/or any musical instrument that you play.
Cheers,
Vanessa

A Kickin' Summer Camp Opportunity!

This just rolled into my inbox:
"The Toronto Eagles Summer Soccer Camp is being held this year at Dovercourt Public School, located at 228 Bartlett Avenue between Dupont and Hallam.
You have a choice between half day (8:30 am to noon) or full day (8:30 am to 4 pm) Summer Soccer Camp.
There are still camp opening for the follwing dates:
July 27-31 - Full day $ 140 for full week, 1/2 day $ 89
Aug 4-7 - Four days - Full day $ 115 , 1/2 day $ 69
Aug 10-14 - Full day $ 140 for week, 1/2 day $ 89

Each camper receives a Camp-T-Shirt and Soccer Ball. The camp is run by the Club's Technical Director Jon Mondino and Summer Camp Staff.

Registration for the camp is being held every Monday and Wednesday nights between 4 and 8 P.M. at the Club's temporary office located at: 2700 Dufferin Street, Unit # 68 (Dufferin and Castlefield).

For futher information please visit the Club's website at http://www.torontoeagles.com/. You can also contact the Club at 416-588-9355 or by e-mail at soccer@torontoeagles.com."

Cheers,
Vanessa

Protest Against Christie Pits As A Dumping Ground -- Soccer Programs May Be Cancelled

Not only is it unsightly, unwise and outright ridiculous that the city uses an urban park as a dumping ground during garbage strikes, it leads to loss of programs for our kids.
Eagles Soccer officials -- and rightly so -- are gathering tonight to protest. Here's the scoop:
"We are cancelling all playing functions related to the Toronto Eagles Soccer Club on Friday June 26. We are having a gathering/meeting at Christie Pits... at 7 pm.
We will gather at the top of the hill at the clubhouse with hopes of spreading awareness of dumping at city parks.
If the city keeps Christie Pits as 1 of the 19 dumping sites, the Toronto Eagles Clubhouse will be closed for the duration of the dumping.
As a Club we feel that it is unacceptable to make the city parks a dumping zone, not just Christie Pits, but all of our community parks.
We are asking for the support of all of our members (coaches, players, parents, family members, and supporters) to be shown [Friday] evening.
Let’s show the city we are serious about our youth programs and our city parks."
Yours,
Vanessa