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You can read our latest newsletter by clicking http://eepurl.com/CtqTv .  The newsletter has information about another campfire, Dusk Dances, Shakespeare in the Ruff, the market and more. 

 

And don't forget that Saturday is Chalk Full of Fun Day....

 

 

 

Saturday, July 20th will be CHALK FULL OF FUN!

Bring your sidewalk chalk and make pathway drawings of what you love about Withrow Park (or what you would love to see at Withrow). 

Chalk and ideas available at the Farmers' Market from 9:30 am.

We can't wait to see your chalk masterpieces!

A Great Summer Celebration Campfire

We started the summer with a fun campfire in the park.  We roasted marshmallows, made Smores, and read campfire stories.

 

 

We raised enough money to have another campfire...so now it is time to get planning again.  In the mean time, mark Saturday, September 14th in your calendar for the Stone Soup campfire to be held with the Farmers' Market (during market hours).

 

Also, if you are interested in having a campfire at our campfire site please note that a permit is required.  Permit information can be found at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/permits/general-information/rates.htm but is basically as set out below:

Barbeques/Fire Pit Permit Rentals

For fire pit permits, contact (416) 392 -8188

Number of People	Rate
Designated Fire Pit Permit: 0 - 25 people	$23.74
Designated Fire Pit Permit: 26 people and up	$77.83
Undesignated Fire Pit Permit	$77.83

Insurance for Fire Pits and Outdoor Ovens

Number of People	Cost of Insurance
1 to 25	$27
26 to 100	$54

* Fire must be out by 10 pm

And yes, we believe that the cost of having community campfires at Withrow Park is still too expensive (about $130.00) but we are working on moving that issue forward.

We are going to Celebrate Summer (and the End of the School Year) with a campfire!

Join us on Thursday, June 27th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm for a campfire at Withrow Park. 

Don't miss this opportunity to check out our newly refurbished campfire pit, chat with your friends and neighbours, and enjoy an evening in the park.

Unfortunately, the cost of campfire permits & insurance remains prohibitive (about $140 in total for each campfire) so the Friends is unable to organize many campfires without financial assistance.  Let us know if you would like to sponsor a campfire.  We would welcome your support.

 

All About Withrow Trees

Join us on June 8th to help mulch our new trees (10 am) and for a tree tour (11:30 am). Learn how you can adopt a tree and help maintain the park's tree canopy. If you ever enjoyed a moment in the shade beneath a tree this event is for you!

Meet at the Field House (the building with the brightly painted columns).

Go to the Friends of Withrow Park Facebook page to see the posting for this event and get up to date details!

Jane's Walk Plans are underway!

We are very excited about our upcoming Jane's Walk!  We are lucky to have so many wonderful Friends to help support our neighbourhood park.

Who is that person planting flowers in the park?  How can I adopt a tree?  When can I next see a Shakespeare production at Withrow?  When is Dusk Dances returning?  Who are all those people gathered at the rink throughout the Spring?  What has been happening to improve the soccer field?  What improvements are planned for our playgrounds?  What can I expect to find at the farmers' market this year?  How can I get involved in these activities?

Take a walk around the park with members of Dusk Dances, Shakespeare in the Ruff, the Withrow Park Farmers' Market, Pink Turf, Downtown Soccer, the Riverdale Horticultural Society, the Friends of Withrow Park , the Withrow Park Ball Hockey League to find out about their plans, activities and events in the park.  Hear from Councillor Fletcher about the plans to upgrade the playgrounds.  So many exciting plans and activities- join the walk and the conversation about the diverse activities at Withrow Park. See you May 4th at 3 pm in the North East Field!

A Walk Among With Friends- Join Us For Jane's Walk on Saturday May, 4th

Withrow Park has so many friends!  Join us on Saturday May 4th at 3 pm for a walk around the park to learn more about many of our park user groups, their plans & activities, and how you can get involved. 

We will be hearing from the Withrow Park Farmers' Market, the Friends of Withrow Park Tree Adoptions, Dusk Dances, Shakespeare in the Ruff, Pink Turf, Downtown Soccer, the Withrow Park Ball Hockey League, and the Riverdale Horticultural Society. Councillor Fletcher will update us on plans to upgrade the south playground. So many exciting plans and activities- join the walk and the conversation!

We will be meeting at 3 pm on Saturday, May 4th in the North East Field at McConnell & Carlaw.  See you in the park!