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Halloween Happenings and Spirit in Riverside

Minions, Costume Parade, Bouncy Castle and More Fun was had Oct 24th…

Thanks to amazing community partners Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward for hosting an excellent Halloween fest on October 24th! Despite the dreary weather, Halloween enthusiasts enjoyed a pumpkin carving contest & haunted house  at Jimmie Simpson Rec Centre.  On McGee Street, Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward hosted their annual Halloween Fundraiser. Over 300 folks came out, raising $1,350 for Syrian families. The event featured an excellent performance by VocalWork Children’s Choir. The Riverside Kiddie Costume Parade had about 50 children take part with trick-or-treat stops at 20 participating businesses!

Thank you’s to: Tabule, Common Sort, Boxcar Social, Here & Now, Irish Design House, Little Peeps, The Healthy Whey, Dimensions, Riverside Dental, Oma Chiropractic, Quince Flowers, Darkhorse, Mary Macleod’s, Switchback Cyclery, Vintage Vibes, The Wine Rack, The Opera House Grill, Bergstrom, and Ralph Thornton Centre, and the Library!!

…and There’s Lots of Spirit and Events in Riverside leading up to and on the Big Day!

Shops like Dimensions, Little Peeps, The Wine Rack and Darkhorse have added spooky and fun flair. You can get your Halloween material/ patterns at macFAB Sews. Mary Macleod’s has fun Halloween shaped shortbreads to enjoy. The County General and An Sibin Pub are hosting Hallowen Costume Parties with prizes, great music and drink specials. The Opera House has special parties going on too. Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward (807A Queen E) still have pumpkins for the taking (by donation!) including the ever popular Minion. Stop by Switchback Cyclery to see their fun Halloween display of Children’s drawings on show! Stop by the Queen-Saulter Library, 765 Queen St. E., on Oct 31 for some Halloween tricks and treats from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Don’t forget to wear your costume 🙂

Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward

Your Friendly Neighbours & Mother Daughter Dream-Team

 

Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward Brokerage have more than 25 years experience serving buyers and sellers of Toronto Real Estate. Living and working in Riverside, Nell and Natasha are active contributors to the community. 
Because real estate is also about the communities in which we choose to live and work, they believe in giving back. They host Annual neighbourhood events like a Spring BBQ and Halloween Pumpkin Giveaway from their office at 807A Queen Street East (conveniently located across from Jimmie Simpson Park). Proceeds from these events always go to local charities. Natasha is also active in the Riverside Business Association as an Executive Board Member of the Riverside BIA. 
Come on out to the Riverside Halloween event on October 24th from 11am-3pm at 807A Queen St East and meet this dynamic duo! In addition to their Pumpkin Giveaway, Nell and Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward will have a Halloween Bouncy Castle, face painting, balloons and lots more for the kids!  Donations at this event will support St. Matthew’s Anglican Church and the Riverdale Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Fund.
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Welcome: Sidhartha!

Sidhartha Indian Cuisine Opens it’s Doors in Riverside for Take Out/ Pick Up Delivery

Following from the success of their location at Gerrard St East, Sidhartha has been working on a smaller format store in Riverside at 734 Queen St E which is take out/pick up only.

After a summer of anticipation (yes we’ve been peeking at it all summer!), they quietly opened their doors on September 27, with a menu featuring combos (vegetarian and meat options), wraps, snacks and drinks.  When we popped in to welcome them to the neighbourhood, we found friendly, relaxed staff, a clean organized kitchen, with some delicious food options in the display. They’re off to a good start!

So check them out and let us know about your experience!

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Halloween Fun – Coming up in Riverside Oct 24th!

Annual Pumpkin Decorating & Kiddie Costume Parade – Join us this year and Support a Good Cause!

Let us know you’re coming

We all love dressing up, whether on a daily basis or as our alter ego, superhero, or just as a mere form of expression. Halloween season is one of the most fun times of the year for children; with thousands of character costumes to choose from.

Riverside always has fun times for the whole family planned for Halloween – thanks to community partners Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward Brokerage, the Ralph Thornton Centre, Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre and the Riverside BIA. This year is certainly no exception!

Here’s the fun that’s in store for this year’s event:

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10am-2pm Jimmie Simpson Rec Centre – Pumpkin carving contest & haunted house!  (870 Queen St E) 

Bring your pumpkin carving skills and best design, Jimmie Simpson will supply the pumpkins and tools in their front lobby. Visit their spooky (and fun) haunted house if you dare!

 

Nell & Natasha

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11am-3pm Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward – Halloween Fundraiser (807A Queen St E)

Hop on across the street for music, refreshments, bouncy castle, and more pumpkin carving fun at Nell & Natasha’s place.  Nell Bradshaw and Natasha Varjacic are a mother and daughter real estate ‘dream team’ who live and work in Riverside. They are community champions, hosting fun neighbourhood events, with proceeds going to charitable causes. This year they are helping St. Mathew’s Riverdale Anglican Church sponsor a Syrian family to resettle in Toronto – all donations will go to the St. Matthew’s Refugee Sponsorship.

 

 

2-3pm Children’s VocalWork Choir – Performance (patio across from 807A Queen St E)

Enjoy a Halloween themed perfomance mixed with popular tunes at the McCleary Playground patio. Vocalwork is a nonprofit organization that awards students the opportunity to learn, practice and showcase their vocal instrument. Come experience their unique performance!

 

 

Halloween-Parade-20143-4pm Riverside Kiddie Costume Parade & Trick-or-Treat  (starting from 807A Queen St E)

Bring your kids dressed in their favorite costume and Trick or Treat on Queen Street East to meet & greet and get goodies from more than 15 local shops!  We welcome parents to also showcase their costumes and share in the fun and spirit of Halloween! Check out some ideas for DIY costumes like the Rubik’s Cube or visit local establishments like Common Sort, Value Village or Vintage Vibes 😉  We’ll end the walk with a spooky story at the Toronto Public Library Queen/Saulter Branch 🙂

 

 

So come join us on October 24th – don’t miss out on all the spooky fun!

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