Thursday, January 5, 2012:
7:30 PM
Refreshments and Business Meeting
8:15 PM
Film historian, journalist and Junction resident Eric Veillette delves into one of the most fascinating stories in the Junction history: the five theatres that grew into a theatre district after the town shut down its bars. Return with us now to the heyday of the Mavety, the Crystal, the Wonderland, the Crescent and the grandest lady of them all, the Beaver.
The York Pioneer and Historical Society
with Audrey Fox, President, The York Pioneer and Historical Society. For almost a century and half, the York Pioneers have worked to fulfill the founders’ goal of “preserving the past for the future”. Audrey plans to bring the scale model of Scadding Cabin, Toronto’s oldest house, usually housed at the CNE.
7:30 PM
Refreshments and Business Meeting
8:15 PM
Presentation
Thursday, February 2, 2012
7:30 PM
Refreshments and Business Meeting
8:15 PM
Ann Birch’s novel Settlement (Dundurn) provides readers with a story of scandal and political intrigue in early Toronto. English writer Anna Jameson arrives in the tiny settlement in November 1836. She finds herself in an alien world with women whose interests centre on gossip and their families. But as she begins to move into new adventures like sleigh-riding, she enters a new life. She also meets man-about-town Sam Jarvis (after whom Jarvis Street is named). But Jarvis has a loving wife, a pile of debts and a violent past. The story relates Anna and Sam’s growing attraction to each other and the settlement they finally reach.
Ann Birch will talk about her book at a meeting of the West Toronto Junction Historical Society on Thursday, February 2, 2011. She will offer a questionnaire on some of the research she had to do, and there will be a free copy of her novel for the winner.
To read an interview with Ann Birch on Settlement, click: http://www.openbooktoronto.com/news/ten_questions_with_ann_birch
The Birches
One of the world’s most famous piano manufacturers was based in the Junction. Follow in the footsteps of the Heintzman family and company employees during this 2 hour guided walking tour lead by members of the West Toronto Junction Historical Society. Starts at Annette Street Public Library at 2:00 p.m. Tickets $20, available at the local Junction sources below or by calling 416-763-3161.
Tour Tickets are available from:
West Toronto Junction Historical Society 