ShowLoveTO reminds us to get out and enjoy the city
By Kathy Rowe
There is a beautiful six-foot, three-dimensional red heart in front of the Port Union Community Centre for all to see. The heart will remain there until December, so stop by for a photo!
The heart, which lights up after dark, is part of the City of Toronto’s ShowLoveTO campaign. The campaign aims to remind Torontonians to get out and enjoy this big city and all it has to offer. This includes Scarborough, of course.
From art installations to unique eateries and self-guided neighbourhood tours, there is a lot to visit. Take a walk around the interesting architecture that makes up the U of T Scarborough Campus. Enjoy the natural beauty of the waterfront trails and the Rouge Park. A little further afield is the “Out for a Stroll” life-sized animated Scarborough sign located at the Scarborough Town Centre.
More details about this campaign, including an events calendar, can be found online by googling ShowLoveTO.
New Street Signs
Have you noticed our new street signs yet? Next time you’re out for a stroll, look up!
Old signs are being replaced with new ones that display a fresh new design. Find out how this came about in the article on our front page. If you’re interested in purchasing one of the old street signs, keep an eye out for them on this City of Toronto auction site: auctionwin.com/Properties/?a_type=29
Pumpkin Parade 2021
The CCRA in partnership with West Rouge Sports and Recreation and the West Rouge Community Association will be going ahead with an outdoor Pumpkin Parade on November 1.
Farewell to Alex Visan
CCRA planning chair Alex Visan is leaving our board and he will certainly be missed by the group. Alex has been a generous volunteer over the past few years. His attention to detail with regard to planning and development within the Centennial area was much appreciated. Thank you, Alex, for all your dedication and hard work on behalf of the residents of Centennial. We wish Alex all the best with his travels abroad. Gerry Divaris, our vice-president will do double duty and take on the planning chair position.
Thanks, Gerry!
Join our CCRA meetings
Our executive meets on the first Tuesday evening of every month. Meetings begin at 7:15 p.m. Due to the current pandemic restrictions, our meetings will continue to be virtual for the next few months. Residents are encouraged to join us to learn more about the role that the CCRA plays in our community. Please email secretary@ccranews.com for details about attending.