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Aug 19, 2018 - Christie Pits Community BBQ - 85 Years of Toronto Antifascism!

When: Sunday, August 19th, 11am - 4pm
Where: Christie Pits, Bloor and Christie

To commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Christie Pits riot, the Toronto IWW General Defence Committee Local 28, in partnership with other community members and antifascist organizations, is hosting a family-friendly community BBQ on Sunday, August 19th, from 11am to 4pm.

Join us in Christie Pits Park - the location of the baseball game where the uprising began - for food, friends, and solidarity against fascism.

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Aug 19, 2018 - 10th Anniversary BBQ Party

When: Sunday, August 19th, 10am - 8pm
Where: Coronation Park, 711 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Plate of food - $12; Meat (or veggie option), rice, salad and drink

Latin American and Caribbean Solidarity Network invites you to come and celebrate the work of LACSN and its allies! Fun activities for the whole family, food, music and more.

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Aug 18, 2018 - Frida Kahlo - Game Changers

When: Saturday, August 18th, 2:15pm
Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor Street W.

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of celebrated Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Made during the height of the Mexican Revolution, Kahlo's work was radical and deeply personal--reflecting the anguish she suffered following a brutal car accident, years of traumatic surgery, and endless heartache. Filmed at the Blue House in San Angel she called home and weaving together stunning archival images and soul-stirring music, this rarely-seen biopic offers an intimate portrait of one of the most astonishing artistic figures of the twentieth century.

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Aug 18, 2018 - Run for Palestine

When: Saturday, August 18th, 9am
Where: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, 2001 Lake Shore Blvd W

Run for Palestine (RfP) is a family-oriented, fun-filled day that welcomes all members of the community where participants can walk or run 5 Km or our newly introduced 10 Km walk or run to raise funds for much needed humanitarian projects helping the Palestinian people.

The event will take place on Saturday, August 18, along the beautiful scenery of Martin Goodman Trail (Sir Casimir Gzowski Park), located on the Humber River in Toronto. After the run, there will be food available, a bazaar, and entertainment. The trail accommodates wheelchairs and strollers.

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Aug 17, 2018 - Solidarity for IATSE 58

When: Friday Aug 17th, 9:15am - 12:30pm
Where: Meet at corner of Strachan Ave and Fleet St.

OFL Young Workers stand in solidarity with IATSE Local 58 workers locked out at Exhibition Place. Their fight to preserve decent work in Toronto is our fight.

Our contingent will meet at the corner of Strachan Ave and Fleet St at 9:15 am then march together to the solidarity rally at Princess' Gate.

We'll be joined by CFS Ontario // FCÉÉ Ontario, CWA Canada, labour and community! Bring your banners or flags!

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Aug 16, 2018 - Defend Democracy

When: Thursday, August 16th, 7pm
Where: Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen Street East

Important public meeting to raise the voices of Toronto in defense of democracy and a City that works for all its residents. Come find out about challenges to Bill 5, community organizing, and what you can do!

Asking EVERYONE from all walks of life who care about Toronto to come to this meeting to meet others who also want to defend democracy and say HANDS OFF TORONTO!

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Aug 10, 2018 - Conscious Minds Camp

When: August 10-13th - Family Weekend, All Ages Welcome!
August 10 or 13-17th - Youth ages 13 - 30'ish
Where: Camping on 91 acres of private land + swimming, Newcastle

Come out in August for an inspiring and fun week of visioning, learning, and exploration! This is a retreat for young activists and artists and a platform for all to share their wisdom, skills, strategies, and passions! At camp we explore how to positively adapt to climate change as individuals and as a global community. The overnight camp is rooted in four themes: Human Rights, Holistic Health, Decolonization, and Climate Change Resilience.

Apply by July 7th at consciousmindscoop.ca