Past Events

Sign up for a free Pollinators & Planting Event in Phin Park

Did you notice our spring messages about a special planting event in Phin Park? The time has come to share the details and sign up!

Thanks to the partnership between the Pocket Community Association (PCA) and Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the PCA Phin Park & Greening Committee is hosting a free, all-ages, interactive activity in Phin Park on Sunday, June 25, 10 AM-1 PM. By registering at the link, here’s what you can enjoy:

Learnings about pollinators and their urban habitat
Pocket resident & Certified Pollinator Steward Sullivan Dyment will share valuable information from this certification program (maybe you’ll be inspired to sign up for this program!)

Garden cleanup
Work with TRCA staff to clean up two large garden areas in Phin Park—the Butterfly Garden in the SW corner, and the beds on the west side of the basketball court

Planting
After the spaces have been cleared of weeds, invasive plants, dead vegetation, etc., help TRCA staff to plant native drought-tolerant wildflowers and grasses

Cold drinks and light snacks
To help us reduce waste, please bring your own refillable container for beverages

This event is suitable for ages 6+. High school students will receive credit for volunteer hours from TRCA if they wish.

For safety, TRCA requires all participants to wear closed-toed footwear.

Space is limited to provide a great experience for all, so please register through the following link, and include all participating family members so that we have an accurate head count. The link provides additional important information:

REGISTER HERE:

www.eventbrite.ca/e/phin-park-garden-cleanup-and-pollinator-planting-tickets-628698142067

The Pocket Change Project, a committee of the PCA, hosts a fun-filled day for neighbours to learn about and share knowledge of everything green.

IT’S BAAACK! Bring your family and friends and join us for a wonderful afternoon in Phin Park, focused on celebrating and protecting our climate. All welcome to the 4th edition of our ever popular fair! Food, e-cargo bikes/bike tune ups, kids activities, great talks, and a big turtle named Hotdog. Something for everyone!

BIG TENT Schedule (1:30 – 4 pm)

1:30 Pocket Change AGM
2:00 Meet our elected representatives
2:30 City of Toronto Environment and Climate Division
3:00 Paul Dowsett, Sustainable Architect and Pocket Change Retrofit Coach
3:30 Michael Longfield, Executive Director, CycleToronto

ACTIVITIES (1 – 5 pm)

– For KIDS: Face painting. Crafts from the Toronto Wildlife Centre – plus come visit Hotdog the turtle!
– Solar radio station
– Mini bike tune-ups by donation
– Try an e-cargo bike! Demos by Happy Fiets (happyfiets.ca)
– Bike Swap/Sale – bring and/or pick up some wheels!
– EV car display
– Tasty treats from our BBQ and ALK Café (baked goods, sandwiches etc.). Lots of delicious plant-based goodies!
– Live Green Toronto Wheel of Fun – with prizes
– Goldfinch Energy – ask them anything!
– Green Neighbours Network and Home Retrofit Forum
– Seedy Farm – sustainably-grown plants and local cut flowers
– Repair Café – small appliances edition (2-4 pm)
Bring your water bottle/reusable mug!
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Annual General Meeting
You’re invited to the Pocket Community Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday June 5th, 2023, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Phin Park. Pocket residents with an active PCA membership for the 2023 calendar year are eligible to vote. All neighbours and friends of The Pocket are welcome to attend. Arrive early to join or renew on-site!
Please watch for event details via email or neighbourhood posters, as dates may be subject to change.
                                                       
Interested in volunteering to help with one or more of these events? Please drop us a line to let us know your availability at [email protected]
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2021

You’re invited to the PCA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, June 22nd. Registration will be from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, with the meeting scheduled for 7:30 to 8:45 PM. Due to pandemic restrictions, this meeting will be held via Zoom.

For the meeting agenda, and instructions on how to join via Zoom, click here: PCA.AGM.Notice2021FINAL

Join us September 9, 2020 at the PCA Annual General Meeting

You’re invited to the PCA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, September 9th from 7 to 8 PM in Phin Park, 115 Condor Avenue. Everyone is welcome. Due to the outdoor venue, there will be a rain date of September 10th.

The proposed agenda for the evening includes:

6:30 PM: Registration & opportunity to renew membership or join the PCA for $10 (only PCA members are eligible to vote); physically-distanced mingling

7:00 PM: Meeting begins
• Welcome; land acknowledgement; introduction of guests
• Confirmation of quorum
• Approval of minutes of 2019 AGM
• Chair’s report
• Treasurer’s report
• Other Executive & Committee reports
• Election of 2020-21 Executive
• Closing remarks

8 PM: Meeting adjourned

Before the AGM, please:
• Review the minutes from the last AGM (June 10th, 2019). One of the first orders of business will be to approve the minutes, which can be found at www.thepocket.ca under News>Minutes>2019.
• Review the information about each nominee for the Executive – this information will be distributed at least seven days before the AGM.
• Send proposed additional agenda items to [email protected] by August 26th. This email address may also be used for any questions related to the AGM.
• Note that to maximize the safety and comfort of everyone, we ask you to bring your own seating (folding chairs, blankets, etc.), beverages and snacks, stay two metres apart from people outside of your household/bubble and wear a mask if you’re unable to maintain this distance. Hand sanitizer will be available.

We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,
Linda Blake PCA Secretary

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