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Guinness Community Calendar
Our community calendar is updated on a monthly basis. To be included, email event details by the 25th of the previous month to: guical@rogers.com. Include: Date / Organization Name / Event Name / Contact info - Telephone, email and/or website. We will list events up to 12 months in advance enabling our community organizations to plan events, whenever possible, that will not coincide with other organizations.
August 2008
Saturday 9th
Emerald Isle Seniors Breakfast in Brampton
The Emerald Isle Seniors society will visit the Brampton Irish Centre for a special breakfast. Those wishing to travel must reserve ahead. All regular activities continue at the centre. The Seniors are now making arrangements for their annual winter break in Florida so contact Pat, Mike or Angela as soon as possible.
Info: 416 423-6190.
Monday 11th
Irish Summer Camp
The Irish Summer camp for children aged 6 and up continues at Our Lady of Sorrows in the west end. There will be instruction in the Irish language, music, singing, dancing and arts and crafts. Contact Maureen Mulvey for more details.
Info: 416 446-6993.
Event Ends: Friday August 15th
Sunday 24th
Celtic Family Garden Party
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of O'Connor Estate from 1pm - 4pm. Senator O'Connor College School and O'Connor Estate Courtyard, 60 Rowena Drive. Entertainment by Hugo Straney. Music, Ceili Dance, Irish Kitchen. Admission $10 for adults and children just a twoonie. Info: 416-498-0227
September 2008
Saturday 6th
Irish Showband Night
Mayo Association present an Irish Showband Night at the Galway Arms with Norman Mason. Info: 416 748-9227.
Friday 12th
ICCC Luncheon with John Furlong
Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Speaker Series continues with special guest John Furlong, CEO Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Info: 416 621-7373.
Saturday 13th
Beach Celtic Festival
Beach Celtic Festival at Kew Gardens.
Info: thecelticfestival.com
Sunday 14th
Ireland Supporters Club Benefit
Ireland Supporters Club Benefit.
Info: www.irelandsupportersclub.ca
Tuesday 16th
ICCC & BCCTC Pub Night
The Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the British Canadian Chamber of Trade & Commerce Pub Night at the Duke of York at 39 Prince Arthur Avenue from 6:00 pm. Info: (416) 502 0847
Thursday 18th
Canadian Debut of Catalpa
Blood in the Alley productions presents the Canadian debut of “Catalpa”, named after the whaling ship that freed six Fenians from prison in Australia in 1875. Diesel Playhouse. Info: www.catalpatour.ca
Event Ends: Sunday October 5th
Friday 19th
Blue Jays Irish Heritage Night
Friday, September 19th: O'Connor Irish Heritage House (O'CIHH) present an Irish Heritage Night at the Toronto Blue Jays. O'CIHH are committed to 200 Tickets. The buyer saves the on-line charges, GST is included and a bonus limited-edition souvenir Blue Jay hat is included, as well as great seats , all for only $49. Contact Mary Fay at 416-745-2906.
Friday 19th
IFOC Day at the Races
Ireland Fund of Canada Annual Day at the Races at Woodbine Racetrack. Info: 416 367-8311.
Sunday 28th
St Patrick Parade Town Hall Meeting
St. Patrick’s Parade Society host a Community Town Hall Meeting to decide on future of the Parade. Emerald Isle Seniors Centre, 1190 Danforth Avenue at 2:00 pm. Info: 647 801-5814
October 2008
Thursday 16th
100th Anniversary of Boston Mayo Association
Mayo Association Trip to Boston to celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Boston Mayo Association. To reserve: 416 748-9227.
Event Ends: Saturday October 18th
Thursday 23rd
Celtic Thunder in Concert
Celtic Thunder in Concert at Air Canada Centre.
Info: www.ticketmaster.ca
Thursday 23rd
TIP Presents Warrior Bard
The Toronto Irish Players present the World Premiere of Jonathan Lynn’s “Warrior Bard” at the Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street at Adelaide Street east. Info: www.torontoirishplayers.org / 416 440-2888.
Event Ends: Saturday November 8th
Sunday 26th
Lar na nGael AGM
Annual General Meeting at Lar na nGael in Brampton.
Info: www.birish.ca
Friday 31st
Donegal Association Bus Trip to Boston
Donegal Association Bus Trip to Boston to celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Boston Donegal Association. Info: 416 266-0047.
Event Ends: Monday November 3rd
November 2008
Friday 14th
IFOC Emerald Ball
The Ireland fund of Canada 26th Annual Emerald Ball at the Fairmont Royal York. Info: 416 367-8311.
Saturday 15th
Cork Association Annual Dinner Dance
Cork Association Annual Dinner Dance has been booked at St. Bonaventure Hall with entertainment by Hugo Straney. Info: john.cawley@yahoo.ca
December 2008
Sunday 7th
Irish Cultural Society AGM
Irish Cultural Society of Toronto Annual General Meeting at St. Paul’s Basilica Church Hall, 83 Power Street at Queen. Info: 905 881-5012.
Saturday 13th
Irish Choral Society Christmas Concert
The Irish Choral Society of Canada Annual Christmas Concert at the Church of The Redeemer, 162 Bloor St. W. at Avenue Road. Info: 416-653-9102
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
Sunday 15th
Toronto St Patricks Day Parade
The 22nd Annual Toronto St Patrick's Day Parade starts at 12 noon. For route map and all the details visit www.topatrick.com
April 2009
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009