Earth hour celebration March 31

Take the Kids the the Science Centre this Saturday to learn about earth hour. They will have a human-powered raceway, green energy exhibit, human-powered digital clock and more. 8 pm. Free! Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills, 416-321-8381. Earth hour will take place March 31 from 8:30pm-9:30pm.

Tunr your lights off!

Karen

One of a Kind Show March 28

This is a MUST! You can get birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, decor ideas, clothes, jewellery, pottery, furniture and more. The One Of A Kind Spring Show And Sale  from Mar 28 to Apr 1. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.

Enjoy!

Karen

Aging & memory lose March 28

This sounds like a great workshop for people caring for an elderly relative or friend. 4 pm. Free. Family Service Toronto, 355 Church, pre-register 416-595-9618.

Enjoy!

Karen

Comic Con Convention April 14-15

I have not gone to this convention but my son and his two sons adore it. Kids get to see and meet their heroes from comics and their imagines go wild! The Toronto Comic Con Convention is celebrating the best in pop-fi, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming and more. Apr 14, 10 am-7 pm; Apr 15, 11 am-6 pm. $25-$55. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front Street.

Enjoy!

Karen

Family Stories: Books & Frames March 24

This is great fun for everyone! Family Stories: Books And Frames Workshop for parents and children on making works of art from family stories. 10 am-2 pm. $50 (one child/one parent), add $15 per extra child. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W. For more information call 416-973-4093.

Enjoy!

Karen

Hidden foods making us fat lecture! March 22

Can you imagine how I felt when I came across this lecture! So unfair! How dare companies hide things in our food that will make us fat! I'm sure there will be lots to learn at this great lecture Are Hidden Food Sensitivities Making You Fat? . 7 pm. Free!!! Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. Call for more information 416-466-2129.

Enjoy!

Karen

50+ active Living & Info Fair March 20!

This is a fantastic fair for the 50+ growd! The Active Living And Information Fair will have info on self-defense, balcony gardening, tax credits and benefits for seniors, and more. 9:15 am-3 pm. Free!!! Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton . Call for more information 416-392-0511 ext 228.

Enjoy!

Karen

National Home Show!

Looking for home decor ideas? This is the show for you! At the National Home Show you will see the The Dream Home R-House, a celebrity stage with Bryan Baeumler and others, furnture trends and more. The fees is $20, seniors $17, stuednts $16,children under 12 are free at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.

Enjoy!

Karen

Canada Blooms Flower & Garden Festival!

You know spring is around the corner when the Canada Blooms Flower and Garden Festival is here!  Talk with gardening experts, take part in workshops, seminars, demos, displays and more. The fee is $20, students/seniors $17, children free at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place

Enjoy!

Karen

March Break at the Hockey Hall of Fame! March 13

Looking for something to do this March Break? Why not visit the Hockey Hall of Fame! On March 13 you can get autographs from Marlie players, behind-the-scenes stories about the Stanley Cup, a mascot photo booth and more. Free with admission. Hockey Hall of Fame, 30 Yonge, hhof.com.

Enjoy!

Karen

March Break has arrived!

Here are a few things you can do  in Toronto this March Break!

 

Log cabin building, old-fashioned spelling bees, maple syrup demos and more. March 10 to 18. Free with admission. Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross, 416-736-1733, blackcreek.ca.

 

In The Footsteps Of Charles Dickens Guided walk to places where Dickens ate and slept while visiting in 1842. 3 to 5:30 pm. $25, students/seniors $18, child $15. St Lawrence Market middle door, 93 Front E, pre-register 416-923-6813, savouringthoughts.blogspot.com.

 

Photostar: A photo booth experience with daily themes, a vote-in contest for best photo and a free photo print-out. Mar 9 to 16. Free. Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge, kristins@maverickpr.com.

 

Enjoy!

Karen

Toronto Irish Film Festival March 9

St. Patrick's day is almost here and why not celebrate a little earlier with the Toronto Irish Film Festival Screenings that celebrate the best of Irish cinema. Tickets are $15, opening gala $20 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W, torontoirishfilmfest.com. Mar 9 to 10.

Enjoy!

Karen

10 great germ killing products

Today's parent posted this on Twitter and I thought I would pass it along. Great products in Flu season! Follow this link: http://www.todaysparent.com/germs

Enjoy!

Karen

Andrea Martin March 5

This will be a treat. She is a fabulously funny comedian/actress.  Visit the Unique Lives & Experiences lecture with Andrea Martin this Monday at 7:30 pm at Roy ThompsonHall.  Thee fee is $36.

Enjoy!

Karen