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OEVCA NEWS
September 2011

SPLASH PAD FOR OLD EAST!

There is a new online petition in support of an Old East Splash pad.
http://www.petitiononlinecanada.com/petitio n/oevca-splashpad/324

Front Yard Parking

by Greg Thompson President, OEVCA

Mr. Orser has put forward this list of possible locations:

Once again, By-law Enforcement has issuing tickets for illegal parking in our front yards, an issue which has always been tricky for the neighbourhood. How do we balance the legitimate needs of residents for reasonable parking with our desire to maintain our heritage streetscapes and not have front yards become little more than parking lots? Car parking was not an issue when our houses were built 100 years or more
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A big thank you to Councillor Orser for volunteering to receive and direct letters of support for this idea. Please write in for your support of a splash pad.
Councillor Stephen Orser City of London 300 Dufferin Avenue, Room 314 London ON N6B 1Z2

1. Queens Park on Dundas Street been 2. Boyle Community Centre on Charlotte Street 3. McMahon Park on Adelaide at the tracks More info at If you have signed other petitions for this already, thanks, but please go ahead and sign this one.

oevca.blogspot.com

Please include in the letter your consent to be placed on the public agenda, your signature, and full contact information.

Get Involved - Contributions Welcome

For those that have contributed to the newsletter on a regular basis - a huge thank you is due. The effort is very appreciated. For those that still have yet to be heard, now is your chance. Going forward all you need to do to subscribe to our mailing list here http://eepurl.com/fzlyg Only individuals that have subscribed to our mailing list will receive notications and reminders of content. But the good news is, we want to hear from you. If the story or the source is local and it matters, we want to hear your stories! Thanks very much!
Guido Mulder, Editor, OEVCA News (oevcanews [at] gmail.com)

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Presidents Corner
The summer, while hot, has been relatively uneventful for me. With both the Association and the Urban League of London, which I have agreed to chair for the next year, on summer hiatus, Ive been free to spend time with family and friends. The Block Party in July was a fantastic opportunity to chat with neighbours that I rarely see. There have been some things that have occurred over the past few months that may require some thought when we get back to business in the fall. The Western Fair has gone through a reorganization process and
by Greg Thompson President, OEVCA

the result, the creation of a Western Fair District, may have some impacts on our neighbourhood. To be honest, I dont really understand the plan and the effects it may have on us down the road we werent involved in any of the discussions but we will take a closer look at it. We shouldnt forget Lorne Avenue Public School either. As many of you know, the efforts of local residents to save the school a few years ago was successful in removing it from the closure list, but the school board was quite clear at the time that the topic might come up again in the future. It was a reprieve, not an outright victory. We need to remain vigilant, and the fate of the school remains top-of-mind for the Association.
involving dogs are for noise that ruins the reasonable enjoyment of the premises for other Tenants and for damages. That covers landlord/tenant regulations but the City of London has additional rules. Large dogs must always be licensed with a tagged collar. On a rental property, dogs must be on a leash not longer than 2 metres unless the Landlord allows offleash dogs on the property (this is when you want a good relationship with the Landlord). Regardless of who consents, only 3 dogs per dwelling unit are permitted. The City enforces these rules with fees and by charging an Animal Control Ofcer to seize the dog. More information: http://www.london.ca/By-laws/PDFs/dogs.pdf

Dont Lead a Dogs Life!: A Landlord/Tenant Perspective" by Linda Wayne

Dogs are becoming a bigger issue as London grows and the rental market tightens. A Landlord cannot evict you for buying a dog after move-in, but they can refuse dogs before then. If you sign a lease prohibiting dogs then buy one, you cant technically be evicted, however you will break the good standing you have with your Landlord which can create other problems. So if you dont care about your Landlord and sneak a dog in after signing a lease are you scot-free? Nope. Most evictions

FOR AN EVEN BETTER OLD EAST ! We support the work of the Old East Village Community Association, making our neighbourhood an even better place to live. Please enroll our household as a member for the year 2011. Our membership fee of $10 is enclosed. Name ............................................................. E-mail address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Address ..........................................................London ON ................. Telephone (optional ) 519- ................................. I am/we are willing to take on volunteer tasks Mail to OEVCA, 817 Lorne Ave., London N5W 3K9

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Thinking, Shopping, Eating, Entertaining Locally

Carson Community Book Club Resumes

by Paul Seale

by Guido Mulder Editor, OEVCA Newsletter

The Carson Community Book Club resumes this GET YOUR fall with its rst meetBOOKS HERE! ing at 7 pm, October 13 at the Carson Branch Library. The rst book of the season is The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating by Alisa Dawn Smith and J.B. MacKinnon, available at the Carson Branch anytime after September 7. According to the library website, The 100-Mile Diet tells the remarkable, amusing and inspiring adventures of a Canadian couple who make a year-long attempt to eat foods grown and produced within a 100-mile radius of their apartment. The couple's discoveries sometimes shook their resolve. It would be a year without sugar, Cheerios, olive oil, rice, Pizza Pops, beer, and much, much more. The 100-Mile Diet struck a deeper chord than anyone could have predicted, attracting media and grassroots interest that spanned the globe. The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating tells the full story, from the insights to the kitchen disasters, as the authors transform from megamart shoppers to self-sufcient urban pioneers. The 100-Mile Diet is a pathway home for anybody, anywhere. The book club will continue to meet throughout the fall at the Carson Branch at 7pm on the second Thursday of each month. No pre-registration is required. Anyone wishing to join can pick up that months selection and attend the next meeting.
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For residents of the Old East, we are blessed now with a vibrant Saturday Market, and many emerging businesses along the Dundas corridor. By patronizing these local establishments, we create many benets that are invisible but tangible. Lets take a look at them. Shopping and thinking locally has a benet of stepping away from the type of consumerism where we stop paying attention to where things are coming from. International markets and trade may have beneted all of us in many ways, but they have also eroded our awareness of what is good, local, and just around the corner. By voting with our dollars locally whenever we can, we build strong local economies and a strong sustainable economic model of production and distribution. Health is also a huge local shopping advantage. By increasing the number of trips we take that are walking trips, we increase our activity levels and contribute to our health in a direct and sustainable way. This contribution has the single biggest long term effect on our health that we can make. The health Canada guidelines stipulate at least 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity every week. So make it a brisk walk to the Market this Saturday, and you are making a solid contribution to your health! For many of us, shopping on the weekend is actually a time to decompress and relax, and say hello to our neighbours. By taking a step back from the day to day grind, taking a long walk, doing some shopping for necessities, and taking some time to chat, we provide ourselves the opportunity to build a sense of community that is irreplaceable. About twenty percent of the trips we take in our personal vehicles is for shopping purposes. By shopping locally, we can easily cut that in half. This means less greenhouse gasses, less wear and tear on the vehicle, less parking aggravation, less risk of vehicle accidents, less money spent on fuel. So, stretch your legs, and get out and see your neighbourhood. Health and prosperity may be just around the corner!

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New and Old Promotion make 2011 Yard Sale biggest Yet!
The 2011 Old East Village Community Yard Sale, held July 16 this year, was the biggest neighbourhood sale yet with 102 yard sales counted. Organizer Paul Seale credits good old-fashioned legwork with some of the sales success, but says that using email and social networking to promote the sale to both vendors and shoppers was helpful. Facebook, especially, was a great tool for explaining the value of registering your sale with the community association, more information than I can get on a yer. And it was a fantastic way to encourage participants to publicize the event to their friends, people not on my own mailing lists. Seale says feedback has been positive, and there was some success creating business on streets that were quiet last year. He plans to expand on those efforts next year. One of the sellers has suggested a passport game to en-courage visits to some of the remote locations. Next year, we'll offer a substantial incentive to shoppers to get to as many yard sales as possible, especially those that are a bit isolated. The yard sale was also helped out by its relationship with the Dundas Street Sidewalk Sale Extravaganza and, especially, by the buzz about the Old East Village Block Party, both held the same day. Though nothing is denite yet, the Block Party and Yard Sale organizers intend to talk about coordinating at least those two events again. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with next years yard sale can send contact information to oldeastyardsale@gmail.com.

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Ma ago and the narrow lots sizes did not allow for private drives between the houses. Added to this, the citys front yard parking regulations represent a one size ts all approach and do not take into account the particular needs of many neighbourhoods built before the advent of the automobile. Further, they are very confusing and the legality of many of our existing parking arrangements depend, in large part, on when they were constructed: before 1973, and in continuous use, and theyre legal; after 1973 but before some as yet undened date in the late 80s and the use may be continued; after this date and only a front yard parking agreement or a zoning variance (and $1,000) will bring them into compliance. We have met with city staff about this and it is our opinion that we have an opportunity to develop some local guidelines for consideration by the city. The intent is not to open the doors to widespread front yard parking, its not about parking on grass or expanding parking for multi-family units, but it is about allowing local residents to make sure their existing parking arrangements are legal and, if not, to bring them into compliance at a much lower cost. We will be holding a public meeting on very shortly in the meeting rooms at the Boyle Community Centre, likely beginning at 7 p.m. Come out and let us know what you think. An email will be circulated shortly when the meeting date and time has been nalized.

From Page 2, Front Yard Parking

B.A.C. Annual BBQ Wrap Up

Jason Ahrens Boyle Activity Council

The Boyle Activity Council held their annual BBQ on Saturday, June 25th and had a great day. A cloudy morning with some rain cleared off in time for the BBQ which began at 2 PM and we estimated that around 300 people attended the event. The free event had a wide variety of entertainment options, there were 3 bouncy castles, a horse pulled wagon ride around the neighborhood, a bubble station, a visit from the Fire Department, a table organized by the Boy Scouts, helium balloons from Block Parent, a Heritage Table, games from Child Reach, the Library had a station, arts and crafts table, face painting, music, a Belly dancing demonstration, a chance to check out the newly renovated building, and of course the food! Many of the children at the event came dressed in their soccer jerseys and all soccer players in attendance received their medals and team pictures. Most of the players left with their faces painted, a medal around their neck and a smile on their face. It was a great day of partnerships and the community stepping up to make this event possible, we had over 40 hours of volunteer help (probably could have used about 60 hours), we had great support from the LIHC and the City of London. We had a great response to our soccer sponsorship requests, all 14 teams were sponsored this season, Sno-White Produce donated some fruit for the event and this allowed us to provide as much entertainment as we did. Pictures available on page 10 and at http://tinyurl.com/3f8fy7q

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Make a Tree Request: Contact City of London Forestry Inspector, Rick Postma, rpostma@london.ca

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Dolphins are Precious!

Brittany M-S, OEV Resident

nied. Mercury poisoning has become more frequent in Japan and may cause symptoms such as loss of vision, weakness, respiratory failure and even death. All the symptoms are more prevalent in children. Groups working against the slaughter believe that

London Activism!
Jo-Anne OEV Resident alicesdiner[at]gmail.com

As a young environmentalist I wanted to share some of my views. Each year the Japanese government puts out a kill

There is a growing activist movement among 20-45 year olds in London, Ontario, and there are several ways you can be a part of it. Driven largely by social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, Generations X, Y and the Millenials have come together in an unprecedented way, discussing matters of importance to them. London's younger generations are more involved than ever, and it is resulting in remarkable opportunities for young, civic minded folks living in London, Ontario. Many initiatives have grown out of this movement, and many ideas continue to hatch and evolve. Past projects developed by this emerging generation of Londoners include: Hack the Vote - A non partisan group raising awareness among youth about the importance of voting; Bike School London A concerned Londoner, Jody Bailey, with one goal: to get more bikes on the roads; Emerging Leaders - A group dedicated to engaging and retaining young, talented minds to live and work in London; Change Camp, Park(ing) Day, Car Free Festivals all dedicated to nding a change to the status quo, and different ways of looking at the every day. Information is often posted around town regarding upcoming events, or covered in the local media. Contact the organizers and ask how you can get involved. You can also join the discussion and add your thoughts by joining Twitter and searching the hashtag #LdnOnt, or looking for events posted on Facebook. If you are a young-minded activist, connect with your peers from the area and share your ideas for creating a better future for the city. Don't be afraid to engage in the discussion and get involved in the process.

quota of 20,000 dolphins. On every person deserves to know September 1st, 26 shermen what they are eating and the in a small cove in Taiji, Japan affects it may have. Many species are subbegin their dolphin hunt with a quota of 2,000 dolphins and jected to this slaughter, most of small whales. The dolphins swimming past this cove are chased in by boats and held which are endangered or at risk of becoming endangered. The oceans Eco-system is ex-

their until trainers and marine tremely fragile. When one specialists from marine parks species goes extinct it has an all around the world, come to extreme domino effect. This is pick out dolphins, for captivity. why on Sept. 1st, people all The dolphins that are not picked are led into a small laaround the world rallied to protect dolphins and celebrate

goon and violently murdered. those that would survive the slaughter. The documentary The meat from this slaughter is sold to the JapaThe Cove was the rst video nese people under false names. ever lmed and is what brought attention to this heiIt is also sold to schools for nous slaughter. For more inchildrens lunches. Dolphin, whale, and shark meat is high formation you can go to: in Mercury, a dangerous toxin. www.SeaShepherd.org and www.savejapandolphins.org. When people consume this kind of meat the toxin is mag-

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WHATS ON IN OLD EAST: EVENTS AND DATES

Community Events:
Green Fairy Open Salon. Saturday evenings, Starting in October. Contact Linda Wayne for more details. EVC.

Family/All Ages

Family Story Time (drop in) Wednesdays,

Sept 21 to Dec 21, 10:30AM - 11:15AM, Stories, rhymes, and songs for the whole family, CL. Family Games Night: Sept 21st, Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 8:45, BAC

BAC: Boyle Activity Council, www.boylecouncil.ca CL: Carson Library, 465 Quebec, 519-4384287 EVC: East Village Coffeehouse, 785 Dundas, 519-438-7878. Twitter @evcoffeehouse. Newcomers welcome at all events. LIHC: London InterCommunity Health Centre, 659 Dundas, 519-660-0874. LS: LifeSpin, 866 Dundas at Ontario, 519438-8676, www.lifespin.org OES: Old East Studios, 755 Dundas, 519434-5499, www.oldeaststudios.ca Spectrum: City of London recreational programs, at Boyle except as indicated. Prices quoted are for London residents. Register at 519-661-5575, or at www.london.ca (click Spectrum Link) Youth Art Classes: Nov 26th, Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:30 am, Ages 6-10, BAC PA Day Movie: Nov 18th, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Come in and vote from November 1st onwards for a popular movie, CL

Toddlers/Pre-schoolers

Parent/Tot Drop in Program Sept 8- Dec 8.

Thursdays, BAC Arts and Crafts: Sept 24th, Saturdays, 9:30 to 10:00 am, Ages 3-5, BAC

School Age
Arts and Crafts: Sept 24th, Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am, Ages 6-10, BAC

Adults & Learning

Adult Yoga: Sept 14th, Wednesdays, Intermediate 6:30 pm to 7:30 and Beginner classes 7:45 pm to 8:45. BAC Hatha Yoga: Wednesdays, 9:45 am - 11:45 am, Bring your matt, belt, equipment, and arrive 15 minutes early, OES Tatting: Sept 17th, October 15th, November 19th, 2:00 pm to 3:00, Fringe Element Tatters guild will demonstrate and teach, CL Adult Art Classes: Nov 16th, Wednesdays, BAC. Adult Belly Dancing: Sept 24th, Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30, BAC Nia: Sept 24th, Saturdays, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, BAC Adults - Positive & Practical Discipline Strategies Sept 22, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Join a parent

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WHATS ON IN OLD EAST: EVENTS AND DATES

Educator to talk about ways to guide children aged 2.5 - 6 years through difcult times, CL. Internet: Getting Started September 29th, 2:30 pm 4:30 pm, Learn about the internet, how to nd and use websites, CL. Adults - Carson Community Book Club: Oct 13, Nov 10, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Join us for lively discussions about gread books. New members always welcome, CL. Ontario Public Library Week 2011: October 20, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Celebrating Ontario Public Library Week and Small Business Week, CL. Womens Art Group: Thursdays, 10:00 am to noon, Provides a forum for women, painting, crafts, sculptures, LS. Free Store: Thursdays. 10:00 am 2:00 pm, LS. Access to Justice: Tuesday, Sept 20th. Workshop to provide information to help you gain access to justice, LS. Energy Re-Billers: Tuesday, October 4th. Find out how to avoid and terminate expensive energy contracts, LS. Credit Repair: Tuesday, October 18th, LS. Pay Day Loans: Tuesday, Nov 1st. This popular topic is back, make sure to reserve your spot, LS. Evictions: Tuesday, Nov 15th. If you rent an apartment or a house you should come along to this workshop, LS. Private Career Colleges: Tuesday, Nov 29th. Information on funding, LS.

ages are welcome. Bring your enthusiasm and your own instrument, OES Ruby Tuesdays: 8-10 pm. Ruby Tuesdays is a participatory musical group. Paywhat-you-can, OES Southern Ontario Ukulele Players: Mondays, 7:30-10pm. All levels and newcomers welcome. Pay-whatyou-can, OES. Belong to Song: Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Open to participants with a lived experience of mental illness, OES Learn Tradition Irish Tunes. Wednesday, Sept14th - Nov 30th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Call for details and preregistration, OES

For Music Makers

Southern Ontario Ukulele Players: 7-10 pm. All levels and all
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Quebec Street Bridge Re-Opened

On June 24th, 2011, the Quebec street bridge was ofcially re-opened after undergoing extensive repairs. Many Government representatives were present, including as pictured MPPs Kalil Ramal, Deb Matthews, Chris Bentley, as well as Mayor Joe Fontana and Ward 4 Councillor Stephen Orser. Reservists and regu-

lar forces from Wolseley Barracks were also in attendance. The cost of the project was about $2 Million dollars, with the Federal, Provincial, and Local municipality each taking an equal share of the cost. The military dedications and ne detail work present at several locations on the bridge are pictured above.

Boyle BBQ Pictures*

*Reprinted permission Jason Ahrens, BAC

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AH: Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas, www.aeolianhall.ca, 519-672-7950. Times are doors open times. Tickets for most events available at Grooves and the Village Idiot as well as online and at the box ofce. LCMT: London City Music Theatre, Western Fair, www.londoncitymusictheatre.com, 519432-0888: Film Times at 1:00 PM, Show Times at 8:00 PM PT: Palace Theatre, 712 Dundas, www.palacetheatre.ca, 519-432-1029 *Performances are evenings except as indicated

OLD EAST ENTERTAINMENT!

MUSIC September 24, The C.C. Ryder Blues Band: Five-Year Celebration. LCMT September 24. rock singer songwriter Peter Elkas. AH September 25, afternoon, Carls Kitchen Party bluegrass, country, folk and blues with Carl Goodman and company. AH September 25, Sunfest presents Brazilian sensation Luise Maita. AH September 28, Mirabai Ceiba Sacred Chant, original songs in Spanish and English as well as newly arranged chants from different traditions of the world and Gurmukhi Mantras. AH October 1, Una Noche de Clsicos, Gerry Rozo and Sergio Villarreal and guests perform the best of Latin American romantic classics of yesterday, with a modern twist from today. AH October 2, afternoon, Music Balm, a free Culture Days concert by people with lived experience of mental illness. AH October 4, Twisted Rockstars presents singer-songwriter (and actor and author) Ian Thomas with special guest Bridge. AH October 7, hit-making vocalist Suzie McNeil in a breast cancer benefit, proceeds to OneRun. AH October 8, Chris Murphy Band, two-time Richardson award winner in the blues category Chris Murphy is joined by Lance Anderson on piano and organ, ted Leonard on guitar, Ryan Spong on bass and Tim Tyler on drums. AH October 11, A Concert for Carolinian Canada world-folk songwriter Jarmo Jalava and his international ensemble, a fund-raiser for the Carolinian Canada Coalition . AH October 13, Ohbijou, part of its release tour for Metal Meets, with guest Julie Doiron. AH October 14 and 15, matinee as well as evening performance October 14, Jukebox Classics, hit songs from the 50s and 60s by the Satiniques. LCMT October 16, Jason Collet, to many indie-rock fans . . . the wise, big-brother character in Broken Social Scene. AH October 21, The Arrogant Worms, comedy trio that parodies many musical genres, well-known for their humorous on-stage banter in addition to their music. AH October 23, The Once and Laura Smith, an East Coast double-bill presented by Acoustic Muse Concerts. AH October 25, singer-songwriter Jill Barber. AH October 26, Dan Mangan in support of his Oh Fortune release, exploring folk musics boundaries. AH October 30, afternoon, Earth Dance, London Concert Band (www.londonconcertband.ca). AH November 1, singer-songwriter Sarah Slean in support of her Land & Sea release. AH November 2, Find the Others a music and visual project by Andy Sheppardwith special guest Kevin Fox. AH November 3, singer-songwriter Emm Gryner. AH November 4, Sunfest presents the Hendrik Meurkens Group, Brazillian samba jazz. AH November 10, folk icon Valdy. AH November 12, Marc Jordan Trio. AH November 17, singer-songwriter Matthew Barber. AH November 18, Sunfest presents flamenco guitar virtuoso Jan Martin. AH November 19, jazz vocalist Diana Panton. AH November 23, Timber Timbre. AH November 24, John McDermitt, one of PBSs original Irish Tenors. AH November 25, First Lady of the Guitar Liona Boyd. AH November 26, Juno-nominated guitarist Pavlo. AH December 8, Frost & Fire: A Seasonal Celtic Celegration with Rant Maggie Rant. Old East Village News AH THEATRE September 17, matinee and evening, [title of show], a love letter to the musical theatre. PT September 23-24, 28-30, October 1, matinee September 25, Over the River and Through the Woods, a family-friendly play about family. PT October 12-16, matinee October 16, Tuesdays with Morrie reunites a dying professor with a former student for their final class: lessons on how to live. Full of wit, humour and heartwarming moments. PT November 11-12, 16-19, matinee November 13, Diary of Anne Frank, a new adaptation for a new generation. PT December 3 and 4, The Nutcracker, the Dance Steps companys production of

is published by the Old East Village Community Association & President: Greg Thompson oevcapresident[at]gmail.com Vice-president: Frank Filice Treasurer: Jacalyn Grabowski Secretary: Cathy Stecko oevcasecretary[at]gmail.com Past President: Annecke Somann Directors-at-large: Ken Da Silva, Steve Duncan, Greg Mathison, Philip Shantz, Peter Strack

the classic seasonal Tchaikovsky ballet. PT December 9-11, 14-17, matinees as well as evening performances December 10, 11 and 17. White Christmas, the seasonal staple adapted from the 1954 movie that introduced Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep) as well as the title song. Matinees December 10, 11 and 17. PT COMEDY September 22, Jim Jeffries Comedy Night. 8 pm LCMT FILM September 23, The National Parks Project, a collection of 13 short films showcasing the beauty and diversity of Canadas national parks. AH

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Old East Village Rocks!

tions and businesses that are in OEV. Each Below is a list of the musicians, artists and of these parts of OEV make it a neighorganizations that took part in the Block bourhood that has a distinct character. The Party: ***Block Party Report*** musical and artistic side brings out the part Musicians: Booths Michael Courey, OEV Resident of the neighbourhood that searches for beauty and is open to diversity. The comLondon Food Co-op Hoodoo 2 On July 16th this summer the Old East Operation Chicken munity organizations that are present in Jim McDonald Village Block Party took place on the block Neighbourhood Saby Sirens OEV reect the deep commitment of of Lorne Avenue between English and Watch Mary's Boys Ontario. On the same day there was also a many neighbourhood residents to improve Old East Village Noise Level the world and their immediate surroundHeritage neighbourhood yard sale in the morning Ukelletes ings. And the neighbourhood businesses Wishing Wall and a street sale on the Old East Dundas Askher EOA Apparel are an opportunity to support local busistrip. The streets were certainly popping Coal Shed Willies OEV Business Imnesses, an important part of building a that day. The Block Party included perBackline Revival provement Area strong community and arguably also for a formances from neighbourhood musicians, strong economy. displays by neighbourhood artists, chilFood Donations: drens games, displays by neighbourhood A Taste of Hungry Western Fair Market Many hands went into organizing the organizations, and a tasty BBQ by food Uncle Dads Pizza Western Fair Market event and a big thanks is put out to you. supplied from neighbourhood businesses. Canada Comfort Food Western Fair The day of the event went off without a At the Block Party between 1500 2000 Market hitch with people pitching into help many people showed up to discover what OEV is MoMos at the Market Western Fair thanks to all those who randomly help with all about. Market the set-up and tear-down. Also much gratiPrinting: tude is given to all of the musicians, artists, The Block Party had two main objectives. The Data Group of Companies community organizations, and businesses The rst was that we wanted to provide an Financial and Technical Support: who shared their time and talents with the Car Free Festival opportunity for neighbours to get to know neighbourhood. We are also grateful to the City of London each other and build personal relationCity of London, SPARKS!! Strengthening SPARKS! Strengthening Neighbourhood ships. Reports that I have heard from peoNeighbourhoods Matching Fund, and Car Matching Fund ple include that the Block Party will be a Free Festivals for their nancial contribuUrban League of London great memory for their children. That tions to help make the Block Party as inclu- Old East Village Community Association people spoke to neighbours that they had been meaning to talk to for some time. And sive as possible. It is encouraging to know that the City of London cares about maksome have said that it made them feel ing its neighbourhoods better through soproud of the neighbourhood. I believe that cial engagement. this goal was achieved and I hope that more social neighbourhood activities will There is talk of a possible Harvest Party in happen in the future. I believe that Old Memorial Park this Fall. The best way to East Village is unique because of the kinds keep updated is to join the Block Party of people that live here. People that wave facebook page @ facebook.com/ to their neighbour, people that try to be OEVblockparty. If you would like to get helpful to each other and people that want involved in further planning of social to care for each other. It is my hope that events or have ideas you can contacts us at OEV will be a community that encourages oevblockparty@gmail.com. neighbourly care. The Second goal was to raise peoples awareness about the arts and cultural aspects as well as the community organizaWorking together to make our neighbourhood a better place, Block Party Organizing Team.

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