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Rivertowne BBQ 2017
August 19, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The BBQ team is still looking for donations and volunteers to help make it a success! If you can help in any way please contact Joan at (647) 863-2079
For the past 6 years Safety 1 st has organized a summer BBQ event to support community engagement, neighbourhood integration, residents’ access to services, and to connect residents with local service providers and businesses in South Riverdale. The event is always well attended with over 400 residents participating. Join the Riverside community this year on Saturday, August 19th for the annual Rivertowne BBQ at Joel Weeks Park! There will be number of activities and food to make sure the entire family has a great time. The event runs from 2pm-9pm
Rivertowne BBQ Schedule:
Food 2:00 -8:30pm
(R.T.C.) Grasshead 2:00 – 6:00pm
City of Toronto Parks & Rec 2:00 -6:00pm (table for info and small activities)
Vision of Science Program 3:00 – 7:00pm activities for younger children
Queen & Saulter Library 3:00 -6:00 Story time with kids
Ice Cream Truck 6:00-7:00pm
Rivertowne Dance of with TPS 7:00- 7:30
Dunk tank 2:00 – 8:00pm
Swag basketball play 4:00-6:00pm
Open Mic 8:00-8:30pm
Ends at 9:00
The Rivertowne Safety 1st is a resident collective which is comprised of Toronto Community Housing women-leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in their community. The group accomplishes this goal by leading and supporting programs and events in the community; including: breakfast program, children’s after-school program, annual holiday appreciation event, community clean ups, Black heritage celebration, and the annual barbeque. Since forming, Safety 1st has experienced programming success and formed key partnerships and relationships with Toronto Community Housing, Toronto Police Services, Ralph Thornton Community Centre, and the City of Toronto Parks, Recreation and Forestry department, as well as local businesses.