Thank You: Skate for Haiti a Great Success

I would like to thank all the people who came out for a fundraising skate on Family Day, Monday February 15 help the people of Haiti. We also owe a great deal of thanks to Chesswood Arena for donating the ice time. The skate was free but everyone donated to Magen David Adom, a registered member of the International Committee of the Red Cross is appreciated. I have watched Torontonians from all walks of life dig deep to help this small devastated country and it says a great deal about the character of this great city.


In the picture, from left to right: James Pasternak, Trustee, York Centre, Toronto District School Board, Faith Weinberg, VP, Canadian Magen David Adom, David Horowitz, Constitutency Assistant, Toronto District School Board, Iris Ehrent, Administrative Cooordinator, Canadian Magen David Adom.

Skate for Haiti to take place on February 15 at noon

Please join us on Family Day, Monday February 15 at noon to help the people of Haiti. Skate for Haiti will take place at Chesswood Arena located at 4000 Chesswood Drive. All children 12 and under should wear a helmet. A tax receipt will be issued for all donations $10 and over. The skate is free but a donation to Magen David Adom, a registered member of the International Committee of the Red Cross is appreciated.

City looking for thousands of part-time workers for election

The next Municipal Election is Monday, October 25, 2010.

A team of more than 10,000 people will be needed to fill a variety of election positions. This is a great opportunity to serve your community, gain new skills and earn a little extra cash.

Hiring will begin in April 2010, so check back in the spring for information on how to apply. The link is http://www.toronto.ca/elections/employment/positions.htm.

Toward the Great School: Faywood Arts-Based Curriculum School hosting a ward forum on Tuesday January 19, 2010 at 6:45 PM.

Trustee James Pasternak has invited leading staff, educators, and parents to a community gathering at Faywood Arts-Based Curriculum School on Tuesday January 19, 2010 at 6:45PM. Three experts will discuss the essential ingredients that make a great school. Topics include Homework Strategies for Success, School Fundraising that Works and Special Education Success through Shared Solutions. There is a movie for children and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at james.pasternak@tdsb.on.ca.

Building on our success in 2010

I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and a successful New Year. In the past year we have made great strides making Ward 5 (York Centre) a great place to live. My staff has lobbied hard to get more trees planted and preserve green space. I have worked with many community groups to save our swimming pools, to put more funds into special education, and create new opportunities through community partnerships with our schools. We are working to have a new community centre built at Bathurst and Finch and create new after-school programs for youth. As always, I am available to help out in any way I can. Once again, thank you for your commitment to our local community.

Temporary H1N1 Vaccination Clinic to be available December 15

New Heights Community Health Centres, in conjunction with its offices near Bathurst and Finch will have a temporary H1N1 clinic established on December 15. Please call 647-436-0385 to set your appointment. The address of the clinic will be provided over the phone. This clinic is open to everyone and is not restricted to at risk groups.