PRIVATE EYES, WATCHING YOU: A shot of one of the four new murals installed on the Richmond/Adelaide support pillars along King Street East. An official unveiling ceremony was held on Thursday, November 6. Photo by Badger416.

News & Events for the week of November 9, 2014

ARTFUL UNVEILING: Thanks to all who came out for the official unveiling of the new underpass murals last Thursday. You can read all about the event in this city news release.

READ ALL ABOUT IT: Urban Toronto has an update on the construction progress of the Globe & Mail Centre being built at King East & Berkeley. Take a look — it’s an exciting project for Corktown and St. Lawrence.

A STYLING PLACE: New business alert! Hair salon McManus and Campbell is now open in the Distillery District. They’ve got some info on their website.

ROYSON JAMES AT GWNA: For Distillery District residents, don’t miss this week’s Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association meeting with special guest Royson James, columnist with the Toronto Star. The meeting will take place on Monday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the 70 Mill Street Amenity Room. Find the details at the GWNA website.

LEST WE FORGET: On Tuesday, November 11, pay your solemn respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice at Little Trinity Church. The ceremony will begin at 10:55 a.m. at the War Memorial. (425 King East)

FIREWORKS FESTIVAL READY TO SPARK: Our friends at Alumnae Theatre will debut the 2014 FireWorks Festival this week, starting on Thursday, November 13. You’ll be able to catch new full-length plays developed at Alumnae, associated workshops, panel discussions and other events, offering a rare opportunity to explore behind-the-scenes issues and aspects of the productions. For details on all the shows and ticket information, visit the Alumnae Theatre website.

RE-OPEN OUR STREETS: Over 170 people have signed the petition to Infrastructure Ontario and the provincial government asking that Cherry Street and Old Eastern Avenue be re-opened to all forms of traffic. If you haven’t added your support, you can do see at this link.

UPCOMING

• On Wednesday November 19 at 7 p.m., the 51 Divison Community Policing Liaison Committee will be hosting a TOWN HALL MEETING at the Wellesley Community Centre (495 Sherbourne Street). It’s your opportunity to ask questions and express your concerns about all aspects of policing in the area. You can find details at the CPLC website.
• On Saturday, November 22, culinary nutritionist Kate Matthew will host a PRENATAL COOKING NUTRITION CLASS at the Healthy Road (518 King East). Come learn the how-to’s of prenatal nutrition and enjoy a delicious hands on cooking class incorporating key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. Tasty leftovers will be provided! Cost is $50 which includes the cost of food, and receive a 10% discount on all purchases at The Healthy Road the day of the class. Check the Facebook post for more details on how to sign up.
• The CRBA will host its December public meeting on Tuesday, December 2 at the Little Trinity Church Annex. Mark your calendars!