Church Wellesley Village

2010 Sep 2
The Bears are Coming!

2010 Sep 2
OGLCC, Open Minds Open Doors

Open Minds Open Doors

Date:    September 22, 2010
Women's Hour:   5:30pm - 6:30pm (women only)
Networking:        6:30pm - 8:30pm (regular networking)
Location:               Slack's
Cost:                  $10 for OGLCC & WRIB members;
                          $20 for non-members

Please email rsvp@oglcc.com to register.

2010 Sep 2
The 519 AGM Notice

On behalf of the Board of Management of The 519 Church Street Community Centre, I want to thank you again for your ongoing support and dedication to the Centre. We will be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 and we’d love for you to attend.

The meeting will take place at The 519, starting with a dinner prepared by our Director of Food Services,

Chef Eric Wood.

2010 Sep 2
Don�t Just Stand There! EAT!

The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Toronto invites you toapply for exhibit space at our Community Fair. The event will be held at Churchand Carlton Streets up to Alexander on Sunday, September 19, 2010. http://www.aidswalktoronto.ca/index.php/community-fair-and-marketplace.htmlto apply.

On Sunday, September 19, over 800 Torontonians will walk in the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Toronto, raising much needed funds for the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). For more than 25 years, ACT has provided services to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, while also working to prevent the spread of HIV in our community.

Funds raised from the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Toronto will support health promotion and community education programs responding to the needs of men, women and youth living with, affected by, and at risk for HIV/AIDS.

How you can help:

We are inviting Church Wellesley Village restaurants to continue their proud history of giving back to the community.

You can do so in several ways:

1. Donating 10% of your brunch sales on September 19 to the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Toronto.

2. Providing Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life participants with a 15% discount on dinner purchases on the evening of Sunday, September 19.

3. Collecting donations on behalf of ACT the week prior to the walk at your establishment.

Why participate?

We are happy to partner with members of the Church Wellesley Village BIA. With your participation, more walkers will mean more people who stay and play on Church Street after the walk (6:00pm). This could mean more patrons for brunch, lunch or dinner, and will benefit your sales. It’s a win win!

We will promote your participation by providing each walker with a postcard including your restaurant listing and the promotion that you are offering from the list above. We will also promote your participation through a similar listing on our e-mail list (over 2000+ members).

It’s our goal to make this year’s Scotiabank AIDS Walk For Life Toronto the most successful yet. In order to do so, we need your help.

For more information or to sign up, please contact:

Daniel Chimento

416-340-8484 ext. 257

dchimento@actoronto.org

Thank you for your commitment to the community and your support for the important work of ACT!

Yours truly,

Daniel Chimento

2010 Sep 2
TGC�s First Annual LGBT Tourism Conference

TGC’s First Annual LGBT Tourism Conference

“Embracing Change: Creating Opportunities in the LGBT Travel Market”
November 5, 2010 – InterContinental Hotel, Toronto, Ontario

www.tgcconference.com

This fall, TravelGay Canada, Canada’s LGBT Tourism Industry Association, will host its firstAnnual LGBT Tourism Conference.

On November 5, 2010, tourism industry professionalsfrom across North America will converge upon the InterContinental Hotel inToronto, Ontario, for a day-long conference to examine who the lesbian, gay,bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) travel market is, what they look for whentravelling, and how to successfully reach them.

This conference will be valuable to any organizationlooking to build opportunities in the LGBT travel market. As such, we wouldlike to offer the Church Wellesley Village BIA’s industry partners a 10% discounton registration fees for this valuable event simply by using the followingpromotional code: CWV08.

By alerting your contacts about this Conference andyour organizational registration discount, you will be providing them theopportunity to learn from some of the leading authorities on the LGBT market ontopics such as creating cost effective marketing strategies, using the power ofonline and traditional media; distribution channels; LGBT product development;and much more.

Information on the Conference, including the agendaand online registration form can be found on our Conference website: www.tgcconference.com. Additionally,for your convenience, we have attached a PDF document of our Conference flyerand web-ready banner to this message for your use.

If you have any questions, please contact the TGCoffice at office@travelgaycanada.comor 416-761-5151.

Attachments:

TGC 2010Conference Flyer

TGC 2010 Conference Banner

2010 Sep 2
Toronto Mayoral Candidates Small Business Town Hall

Toronto Mayoral Candidates Small Business Town Hall

The Direct Engagement show in participation with the Globe & Mail invites you to hear the most pressing issues in respect to small business owners in the city and how the mayoral candidates plan to address them. On Thursday, September 9th, 2010 the Direct Engagement Show will be holding the first major debate to start off the fall season of the Toronto mayoral candidates’ campaigns. Media accreditation contact: taram@directengagement.com

Discussion Theme:

We know that small & medium businesses create the most jobs. Governments the world over recognize this and are putting forward efforts to stimulate their growth. What do the candidates have to say about what they would do to make Toronto a place for entrepreneurship, small & medium businesses?

Quick Facts:

 Toronto has the highest small business growth rate 7.5% between 2008-09: national average is only 2.7%

 240,000+ self-employed people in Toronto & at 17%, Toronto has the highest rate of self-employment in Canada

 There are about 84,000 employer businesses in Toronto

 Toronto serves a constituency of about 300,000 micro-enterprises in Toronto (self-employed + businesses with fewer than 10 employees)

 1-10 women are self-employed

Mayor Miller won with 332,969 votes in 2006. It is a constituency that can certainly make a difference to a candidate.

Candidates:

• Rob Ford

• Joe Pantalone

• Rocco Rossi

• George Smitherman

• Sarah Thomson

Media Questioners:

• Marcus Gee, Columnist, The Globe & Mail

• Julie King, Publisher & Managing Editor, CanadaOne.com

• Rick Spence, Columnist, Financial Post

Date: Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00 pm (EST) Reception

6:00pm – 7:00pm (EST) Candidates Question & Answers

Location: Gladstone Hotel

1214 Queen Street, West,

Toronto, Ontario, www.gladstonehotel.com

Town Hall Format: www.directengagement.com/event_reg.php

1999 Nov 30
Church Street Fetish Fair Photos Online

View the photos in our Gallery or click here

2010 Jul 12
Breastfeeding in Public - Letter

July 7, 2010

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is seeking the support of Toronto Business Improvement Associations (BIA) offices and Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) in the creation of supportive environments for women to breastfeed. In a recently released TPH staff report, Breastfeeding in Toronto Promoting Supportive Environments, it was recommended that the Medical Officer of Health inform Toronto BIA offices and TABIAs of the Breastfeeding Friendly Campaign and request assistance in encouraging businesses to become Breastfeeding Friendly including posting the Breastfeeding Friendly window decal.

The right to breastfeed undisturbed in a public place is protected by the Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy on Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Research conducted by TPH has clearly demonstrated the importance of creating supportive environments for breastfeeding women. This research found that mothers who felt comfortable breastfeeding in public locations were 2.9 times more likely to continue to breastfeed to six months than mothers who were not comfortable breastfeeding (or did not breastfeed) in public.

In 2007, all City of Toronto facilities including agencies, boards and commissions were sent a Breastfeeding Friendly window decal to signify Toronto's support of breastfeeding women. Toronto's Breastfeeding in Public Policy Breastfeeding in Public requires City of Toronto staff to support breastfeeding mothers and to allow them to breastfeed in any facility or public place operated by the City or agencies, boards and commissions.

In 2008, Toronto Public Health launched the Breastfeeding Friendly Campaign. All restaurants in the City of Toronto with seating areas were sent a Breastfeeding Friendly information package that included a Breastfeeding Friendly window decal, an employee guide, and a Health Canada letter. In 2009, large retail malls and movie theatres were sent a similar package and requested to support women to breastfeed anytime and anywhere. All were asked to promote their Breastfeeding Friendly business on the Toronto Public Health Breastfeeding Friendly website http://www.toronto.ca/health/breastfeeding/friendlyplaces.htm

In the next few weeks Toronto Public Health staff will be contacting you to arrange a meeting to discuss the promotion of the Breastfeeding Friendly Campaign to Toronto Businesses, including the posting of the Breastfeeding Friendly window decal. I look forward to meeting with you soon.

Sincerely,

Olga Jovkovic
Manager, Family Health
Toronto Public Health
2340 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario
Office: (416) 338-1256
ojovk@toronto.ca

2010 Jul 3
Job Postings

JOB POSTING

Healthy TransActions Project Facilitator

Part-time Sept 2010 -March 2012

Regular hours are 20 weekly, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Includes regular evening & occasional weekend work

Toronto.Trans Youth Toronto (TYT) has been running on Wednesday evenings from 5-9pm since2001, providing a supportive, safer space for trans youth and youth exploringtheir gender identity to meet, share their experiences, get resources andreferrals and participate in relevant programming. TYT is a peer-led program.

Healthy TransActions is a 19-month project that aimsto engage trans youth in new opportunities for healthy, fun physical activity.The program recognizes the unique systemic, practical and personal barriers toparticipation in sports and recreation, healthy eating and a healthy lifestylethat many trans youth face. It will feature free programming includingtrans-only swim nights, boxing, yoga, climbing and many other amazing opportunities.We are seeking a Project Facilitator to plan and implement Healthy TransActionsin collaboration with 519 staff, project partners and a diversity of transyouth.

Responsibilities

·         Develop and implement successful outreach and community-engagementstrategies
·         Coordinate all project activities in collaboration withrelevant stakeholders, including venue bookings, workshop facilitator bookings,equipment rentals, supplies purchasing, transportation arrangements and foodplans
·         Maintain project statistics and participant communicationtools
·         Coordinate project-related spending
·         Engage project volunteers and support mentorship opportunities
·         Assist in the development and implementation of projectevaluation using various evaluative tools such as surveys, individual and groupinterviews
·         Provide overall administrative support for the projectincluding meeting minutes for the project advisory group
·         Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience Required
·         Openly identify as a queer/trans person, representedin the broad spectrum of queer/trans identities. Trans youth under 29 years ofage preferred.
·         Have a thorough understanding of the needs of transyouth and the issues/barriers they face. Lived experience is a definite asset.
·         Have a keen interest in increasing the participationof trans youth in physical activity and other aspects of healthy living
·         Previous experience in project coordination and groupfacilitation, especially with youth
·         Have a solid understanding of working within an anti-oppressionframework
·         Ability to work efficiently independently and as partof a team
·         Good written and verbal communication skills
·         Strong administrative skills including computer proficiencyand an excellent phone manner
·         Reliable on a weekly basis; available Tuesdays, Wednesdays(including evenings) and Fridays (including some evenings)
·         First Aid Certification and Criminal Reference CheckRequired
·         Some familiarity with a variety of recreation facilitiesand opportunities in Toronto andthe surrounding area a definite asset.
Hourly wage:         $16.03 plus vacation pay
Please submit a covering letter stating your specific qualifications andresume to:
Hiring Committee– Healthy TransActions Project Facilitator, 519 Church Street Community Centre,519 Church Street, Toronto,Ontario, M4Y 2C9
Or email your covering letter and resume to:
jgonsalves@the519.orgwith subject line: Hiring Committee – Healthy TransActionsProject Facilitator
Application Deadline Wednesday, September 16, 2010

The 519 Church Street CommunityCentre actively encourages pplications from all equity seeking groups

2010 Jun 19
Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical

Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical opens at The Princess of Wales Theatre on Tuesday, October 12th. 2010.

Based on the Oscar®-winning film, PRISCILLA tells the outrageous and heart-warming tale of three friends on a road trip adventure to the middle of nowhere who end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed possible! For a quick preview, check out the official website and be sure to watch the video. http://www.priscillathemusical.com/

For my last major fundraiser for the 11th Annual 2010 Friends For Life Bike Rally in support of the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, I have 300 of the best seats in the house available for the Wednesday, October 13th 8:00 p.m. performance of Priscilla.

Dress in your favorite Priscilla costume. We are and so are Miss Conception and Zelda.

Normally these tickets are available from TicketKing for $107 + $6.50 service charge. Tickets for this performance are available for $125/ticket with $35 from each ticket being donated to PWA.

Be one of the first to see this big hit musical. Enjoy the energy, fun and wisecracks galore while supporting the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation.

To order your tickets, simply CLICK PRISCILLA OR copy and paste http://www.homeswithus.com/4a_form.php?record_id=16454 into your browser.

2010 May 18
New CWVBIA Office!

Please note, theCWVBIA office is moving as of June 01 up the street to 511 Church Street, suite 210.

Our new office is located above Lady Bug Florist, north of Wellesley, south of the 519 Community Center on the east side of the street.

2010 Aug 10
Church Street Fetish Fair

Discover Your

FetishFor Fun

at the 2010 Church Street Fetish Fair!

TORONTO,August 10, 2010 – The Church Street Fetish Fair is once againbringing fetish and fantasy to ChurchWellesley Village. On Sunday, August 15, Church Street will be closed between Gloucester and AlexanderStreets from 12 noon until 10 p.m. to accommodate the many "naughty andnice" vendors and "hot and spicy" entertainers that make FetishFair the place to mingle, party and discover your fetish for fun.

Now inits 7th year, Fetish Fair regularly attracts over 30,000 visitors who come toexplore and celebrate themselves through fetish and fantasy. The North Stage andSouth Stages offers a full day of musical and performance entertainment from12pm to 7pm. More adventurous types can spend time at the Fetish Demo Stage andramp up their sex-ed with Lady Viktoria and her Sumptuous Body Lix, EricaFurness and her Bed of Nails and many more throughout the afternoon.

Don't forget to cool off by visiting one ofthe many expanded licensed patios on Church Street, then heat things up againwith a sizzling Fire Show at dusk beginning at 9pm at the intersection of Churchand Maitland.

Making asplash this year is the new Celebrity Dunk Tank, featuring neighbourhood celebsand politicos such as Ward 27 candidates Susan Gapka and Chris Tindall as wellas dedicated village locals as Jimmy Georgeoulis of Fuzion and O’Gradys andWoody’s bartender “superstar” JoeyValent.

Who'llmake the biggest waves?

Theproducers of Fetish Fair comment that, "The event encourages people to"Be Free" and show parts of their personalities they might normallykeep under wraps. This fair will provide a fun, secure environment for peopleto mingle and party, while advancing the visibility of the fetish and fantasycommunity at large."

The Church StreetFetish Fair is presented by the ChurchWellesley VillageBusiness Improvement Association. Proceeds from the Fair support HALCO, the HIV& AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario,which provides free legal assistance to individuals living with AIDS.

2010 May 21
MLT announces judges for 2011 titles

(Toronto)– The board of directors of the Mr. Leatherman Toronto Competition Inc. (MLT)is proud to announce the judging panels for Mr. Leatherman Toronto 2011 andBootblack Toronto 2011. This year marks the 20th time an MLT will be named andthe 10th anniversary of the bootblack title. To mark these significantmilestones, the judge selection committee expanded the panels of both contests,looked worldwide, and also selected individuals who represented the titles inthe past.

There will be 10 judges for MLT 2011. Peter Kinchloereturns as chief judge and Cheryl Fulcher returns as tallymaster eachfor the 10th time. Under the MLT model, the tallymaster also acts as thealternate judge. They will be joined by:

Daniel Ruester (Berlin) – a founder and past president of Folsom Europe, and judge for International Mr. Leather (IML) 2010
Ray Lamb (Frankfurt) – a long-time member of the leather/fetish community in Europe and judge for IML 2009
Bohdan Ladashevska (Montreal) – the first-ever Canadian IML in 2006
Nikitas Chondroyannos (Vancouver) – an active member of the Vancouver leather/fetish community who helped revive the Mr. Vancouver Leather contest, judge of the 2008 International LeatherSIR/Leatherboy (ILSb) and International Community Bootblack (ICBB) contests, and active member of the Breeches & Leather Uniform Fanclub
Duncan MacLachlan (Toronto) – MLT 1996, an active member of MLT ever since, and the Gay Men’s Outreach Coordinator at the AIDS Committee of Toronto
Paul Ciantar (Toronto) – MLT 2003 and co-chair of the MLT Education Committee
Ken Gibson (Toronto) – Mr. Leather Fellowship 1991, and an active and respected member of Toronto's leather community
Brandon Matheson (Toronto) – a former president of the MLT board of directors and co-producer of the Eastern Canada LeatherSir/Leatherboy competition

The Bootblack Toronto (BBT) judging panel will includefive members. The chief judge is Ian "Black" Turner who wasthe first-ever BBT in 2002. He has been the BBT contest coordinator ever sincestepping down from that title. Mr. Turner will be joined by:

Greg “McG” McDowell (Toronto) – BBT 2009 and the first BBT to win the International Mr. Bootblack (IMrBB) title in 2009
Ron “cub” Tummon (Toronto) – BBT 2005 and the first BBT to win the Brotherhood Award at IMrBB in 2005
Ingrid Olsen (Toronto) – a noted and active member of Toronto's leather community, and an educator who has presented a number of seminars for MLT and other organizations
Alex Dunlop (Toronto) – BBT 2006, an active member of the local, national and international leather communities, judge for International Ms. Bootblack 2010, and judge for ILSB and ICBB 2008

Mr.Leatherman Toronto Competition Inc. is a volunteer-based, not-for-profitcorporation dedicated to producing events that celebrate leather culture whilepromoting our community and city.

Since1996, MLT’s net proceeds have supported community services selected by MLTtitleholders and the board of directors. Past recipients have included:Supporting Our Youth; Canadian Lesbian & Gay Archives; Theresa Group; Camp Oasis Canada;Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto; Community AIDS Treatment InformationExchange; Toronto People with AIDS Foundation; and AIDS Committee of Toronto.

Formore information or to arrange interviews, contact Matthew Pavelich, MLT MediaRelations Coordinator:

by telephone at 647-501-7664; or
by e-mail at media@mrlt.com

Additionalinformation on MLT and its events can be found at: www.mrlt.com