Saving Rolly's Garage

There certainly can never be enough female-run open mixed-arts spaces in our hometown of Toronto.

Rolly's Garage, which provides a venue for so many local artists, from musicians, dancers, crafters, visual artists et al, is facing some tough critics in their community and has been forced to close temporarily.

What makes it all the more the disheartening is that this once local-car-garage-turned-cultural-community-center is in an area over-run with bars.

In order to appease the community they're in a unique position to support, Rolly's needs a bit of renovating to re-open.

Please help out Rolly's Garage by signing up with the Aviva Community Fund and voting for Rolly's.

METRAC: Safety Audit Training Session

METRAC, The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children, is offering, on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009, a

free city-wide training sessions for Toronto community members, residents, and social service providers who would like to organize a safety audit in their community.

Click on the image below to see the flyer for more information. Or you can go directly to METRAC's website.

Preregistration is required by September 16th, which is rapidly approaching, so please act fast in order not to miss a great opportunity to to strengthen your neighbourhood & build safer communities.

Dissolve: A Dramatic Presentation

White Ribbon is pleased to bring you Dissolve: A Dramatic Presentation, a one-woman show that "demonstrates how one night on the town can alter someone's life forever."

White Ribbon Campaign will be on hand after the March 4th performance as part of a panel discussion to address any questions and concerns about the show.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.
William Doo Auditorium, New College Residence, 45 Willcocks Street.
For more information contact cheryl(dot)champagne(at)utoronto(dot)ca
Sponsored by the Ask First Campaign, Assault Counsellor/Educator (CALSS), Community
Safety Office, U of T Students Union

We have 50 seats on reserve; please email info(at)whiteribbon(dot)ca to reserve a seat.

You can download a pdf version of the poster/press release here.