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Victoria Day - Weekend Fireworks, Events & Store Closings

sharon.hunt@century21.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Things to do and see in and around Toronto

In a few short hours the season’s first long weekend, and unofficial start of summer, begins. This year, Victoria Day falls on May 20, and it’s looks like we’ll have some great weather to get outside and enjoy some fun events happening in and around the city.

Victoria Day Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Elena Elisseeva / Shutterstock.com

Fireworks

Friday, May 17, 2013

» Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, ON [10:00pm]
Three shows, Friday, Saturday and Monday. Arrive early to catch the free Coca Cola concerts at 8 p.m. Free admission.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

» Blue Mountain, Collingwood, ON [9:30pm]
Enjoy fireworks, plus a day of live music, face painting, scavenger hunts, hiking, gondola rides, Grove Dancing and the 5th annual Rusty’s Rib Eating contest.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

» Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan, Ontario [10:00pm]
Wonderland’s fireworks show features over 4000 explosions set to a soundtrack of great music! Show free with park admission.

» Dundas Driving Park, Hamilton, ON [9:30pm]
Presented by the Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club and free for all. Rain date will be Monday May 20, 2012 at 9:30pm. Free admission.

» Ballantrae Community Centre, Whitchurch-Stouffville [9:30pm]
Free admission.

Monday, May 20, 2013

» Ashbrige's Bay, Toronto, Ontario [9:45pm]
The City of Toronto will host a spectacular show with over 2,000 fireworks complete with a grand finale! Get there early for parking and a good spot. Free admission.

Victoria Day Weekend Events

Toronto International Circus Festival, whattodotoronto.com

» ROM Friday Night Live [May 17]
Dance, celebrate and explore the Museum like never before.

» Queen Victoria’s Secret Brewer’s Backyard [May 20]
A beer and food event at the Brick Works, with offerings from Great Lakes, Niagara’s Oast House, Granite and Left Field breweries.

» Artfest at the Distillery [May 18-20]
Outdoor exhibition featuring 85 top artists & artisans from across Canada, gourmet foods, live music and more. FREE admission.

» Toronto International Circus Festival [May 18-20]
Acrobats, jugglers, marionettes, unicycles, daredevils and clowns featured in an Alice in Wonderland inspired performance by The Circus Academy.

» Pirates and Princesses at Black Creek Pioneer Village [May 18-20]
Fairytale inspired entertainment and activities for children.

» Toronto Zoo Giant Panda Exhibit
Meet Er Shun and Da Mao, two giant pandas from the Chongqing Zoo, China.

What’s Open & Closed

CLOSED • LCBO and Beer stores • Government offices • Libraries & schools • Banks will be closed • No garbage pick-up • No mail delivery
OPEN • TTC, holiday schedule • GO Transit, Sunday schedule • Eaton Centre, Square One, Vaughan Mills, Bramalea City Centre and Pacific Mall and more • Tourist sites: Toronto Zoo, ROM, Ontario Science Centre and more

Happy Long Weekend!

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Fore! The Kids

pamela.prescott@century21.ca — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Third Annual Bradford Children's Charity Fund Golf

Tournament

Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd.'s 3rd Annual Children's Charity Fund Golf Tournament recipient for 2013 is Talon Collett.

Talon is a vibrant 6 year olf boy who has faced a challenge in his life called Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia. Diagnosed on September 11, 2009, Talon has endured regular chemotherapy treatments that have needed to be administered on a daily basis orally and in the form of injections.

Although the chemotherapy treatments have currently ceased, they have left Talon with a weakened immune system, as well as other parts of his body. Talon often experiences numbing in his hands and feet, making mobility a challenge; decreased muscle control, particularly affecting his eyes and vision; thin membranes in the ears, which causes sporadic ear bleeds, and back pain from the lumbar punctures where chemotherapy was administered to aide in recovery. Doctors have told the Collett family that Talon needs to be re-socialized and taught to be a child again.

Aside from all of the challenges and changes that Talon has endured, he is looking forward to re-socializing and getting back to a regular life.

Talon enjoys video games and has a special interest in space and the universe; the sea and sea creatures. He also enjoys singing karaoke with his younger sister Tempest (3 years).

As a result of Talon's diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia he now also reqires the aide of certified professionals:

A Physical Therapist (P.T.) and Occupational Therapist (O.T.) to assist, develop, maintain, and recover his daily living skills.
An Applied Behavioural Therapit (A.B.A.) and Speech Pathologist, to assist him with his High Functioning Autism (H.F.A.)
And a Neurologist and Psycologist to aide him with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (P.T.S.S.) and Autism (H.F.A.).

These therapies come at an excessive cost to the Collett family. they require any support possible to help Talon work his way towards the life of an average 6 year old boy. Your support this year would mean so much to the Collett family and Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. at this year's 2013 Bradford Children's Charity Fund Annual Golf Tournament.

This year the Golf Tournament will be held at The Highland's Golf Club in Bradford, Ontario. Come and join us for a game of golf, lunch and dinner. Other ways to support include, but are not limited to, prize donations and hole sponsorships. Please contact the Golf Tournament Co-ordinator Luis Moniz* with interest.

For additional information and sponsorship

opportunities please contact Luis Moniz* at

905 775 5677 ext. 5367

*Sales Representative

Heritage Has Heart

lisa.fedele@century21.ca — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CENTURY 21® Annual Ride Campaign For

The Heart And Stroke Foundation's

BIG BIKE EVENT

With four BIG BIKE rides scheduled for 2013, join CENTURY 21® Heritage Group Ltd. as they pedal their way towards their goal of raising funds for Heart and Stroke research and education.

The Heritage Has Heart campaign in the CENTURY 21® Heritage Group Ltd. firm was initialized in 2011 throughout York Region. Organized near four of our centrally and conveniently located offices, volunteers within the real estate brokerage co-ordinate and participate in this event. Each team consists of REALTORS® and staff and also welcome members of the community, friends and family to participate on event day.

The BIG BIKE is a 29 person bicycle with no motorized support. It rides with the power of pedalling from those who participate. The event takes about one hour to complete, which includes about 20 minutes of pedalling time on the bike. If you have not yet participated in an event like this, this may be the year for you! Many volunteers and participants return year after year to support the cause.

If you are interested in participating on one of our BIG BIKES with us in our Heritage Has Heart campaign, please contact an office near you for more information and to reserve your seat.

Newmarket Big Bike

June 7, 2013

11:00 AM

CAPTAIN:

Jill Earl-Preston

905 895 1822 ext. 2000

Bradford Big Bike

June 19, 2013

1:00 PM

CAPTAIN:

Joanne McGee

905 775 5677 ext. 5119

Richmond Hill Big Bike

June 20, 2013

5:00 PM

CAPTAIN:

Aisha Malik

905 883 8300 ext. 3000

Thornhill Big Bike

July 18, 2013

5:30 PM

CAPTAIN:

Front Desk

905 764 7111 ext. 1000

CENTURY 21® HERITAGE GROUP LTD.

THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION

HERITAGE HAS HEART CAMPAIGN

Moving Into A New Neighborhood?

pamela.prescott@century21.ca — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Moving? Find A School Or School Board In Your Area

There are many factors to consider when moving into a new neighborhood. Among those for new families or those with children includes choosing a great school district. The Ontario Ministry of Education has a great online resource that allows the public to search for schools. This school board finder that is updated daily; provides contact information on Ontario schools and school boards. It even has an advanced search option which allows you to sort through school information by city, language and level. Try the school board finer below, by following the link.

FIND A SCHOOL NOW, CLICK HERE TO TRY THE SCHOOL OR SCHOOL BOARD FINDER

Discover neighbourhoods in your area:

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