Supporting our community is part of who we are.
We're pleased to sponsor the following events, and encourage you to attend!
LAUGH-IN IN HIGH PARK!
What a blast it was to have LAUGHologist guru Albert Nerenberg in our neighbourhood for an evening of fun and frivolity!
Prior to screening Laughology at this Toronto DVD launch, Albert hosted a series of laugh-offs featuring audience member guffaws from the diabolical to the piggish. Award winners left the stage with prizes graciously donated by local businesses Sweet Thrills, The Film Buff, Scooter Girl and Toys and the Revue Cinema.
The film itself has been referred to by renowned critic Leonard Maltin as "A hidden gem."; the BBC World Service states that "Laughology ... aims to open the eyes of even the most miserable pessimist".
And relieve us of our community's construction and chilly blues it did, as a rare near-capacity crowd at the Revue enjoyed the opportunity to share in some good-natured chortling.
More than exercising the muscles that make us smile, this event also generated over $1,000 for the fourth and final phase of nearby Howard Public Schoolground's Rejuvenation - a set of playground amenities for kids in older grades and the community at large. Tax-receipted charitable donations are
Our thanks to Kelli of Kamm/Era Media Group for both inspiration and perspiration in bringing the show together, to Chris of the High Park Residents' Association for publicity assistance, and to Albert, whose filming of the event is likely to show up in a future documentary.
For more information about Laughology, surf to the Laughology web site.
Filmmaker Albert Nerenberg with 'Evil Villainry' contest participants
An appreciative near-capacity crowd at the Revue Cinema
'Snort Laugh' champion Maia, and 'Self Laugh' contest participants
Recognize yourself? Let us know and we'll give you the credit you deserve!
Albert and Aaron perform 'The Arrow'
Albert, Shelagh, and Jeff perform 'The Arrow', good-naturedly of course
RONCESVALLES CENTENNIAL PHOTO EXHIBIT
We're pleased to help bring the Roncesvalles Centennial Photo Exhibit to the High Park Library from November 12th through December 15th, 2010.
A group of area residents, historians, and archivists have brought to light more than 100 photographs showing the people, pasttimes, and streetscapes of this vital neighbourhood over the past 100 years.
Taking into account the sanitorium pool on the northern fringe of High Park to the lake shore Sunnyside Amusement Park, this long-since awoken bedroom community to neighbouring Swansea, Parkdale, and the Junction has been both home and visiting place to many a character!
Presented free of charge to the public by sponsors and area residents associations driving the synergy taking place along Roncesvalles - Sunnyside Community Association, High Park Residents Association, and the Roncesvalles-Macdonell Residents Association - this collection is sure to be of interest to those new to the area.
A map showing the High Park Library's location appears below.
photo reproduced courtesy of the Toronto Archives
