Community Reduce & Reuse Program Schedule

Community Reduce & Reuse Programs are offered in-person and online. In response to COVID-19, additional health and safety measures have been implemented to ensure programs are operating safely.

Check out the list of workshops and events below which includes information on how to register.

Bike Month Workshops & Events

Virtual: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 – 5 to 6 p.m.
Securing and locking your bicycle – tips and advice from Gateway Bicycle Hub.
Register at info@gatewaybikehub.org

Virtual: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 – 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Learn how to make the coolest gifts from upcycled bicycle tubes for Father’s Day. For ages 6-8.
Presented by Gateway Bicycle Hub and ArtCity Toronto.
Register at info@gatewaybikehub.org

Virtual: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 – 5 to 6 p.m.
Bicycle safety and maintenance check with Danielle and Andre.
Register at info@gatewaybikehub.org

Virtual: Thursday, June 17, 2021 – 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Learn how to make the coolest gifts from upcycled bicycle tubes for Father’s Day. For ages 8 and up.
Presented by Gateway Bicycle Hub and ArtCity Toronto.
Register at info@gatewaybikehub.org

Gateway Gran Fondo – Launch June 28, 2021:

Learn cycling routes to different areas of the City and experience landmarks and historical sites that you may have never have been before
Compete against one another to get special prizes
Become more active on the bike and ride more kilometres than ever before
Learn how to maintain and basic repairs
Possibly get a free bike to participate
Learn to improve your cycling skills

For more information on how to participate, email Gateway Bike Hub at info@gatewaybikehub.org or call 416-551-2011.

Urban Harvest Programs

Supported by Rexdale Community Health Centre:

Food preservation workshops will focus on learning the basics of food preservation and target beginner skills in food preservations skills: Mondays, 4 – 5 p.m.

* For more information and to register please email urban.harvest@rexdalechc.com or call 416-748-4675.

Supported by Black Creek Farm & Food Share:

Urban Harvest Black Creek Farm Cooking and Preservation Workshops: Online 2 – 4 p.m. (Alternating Wednesdays, some Fridays)

*To register for upcoming workshops, please complete the form available at: bit.ly/BCCFurbanharvest.

For more information email urbanharvest@blackcreekfarm.ca or call 416-393-6381.

Sewing Repair Hub Programs

707 Dundas St. W., Scadding Court Community Centre:

Virtual sewing classes: Mondays 5 – 6 p.m.
Q & A ask an industry expert: Wednesdays at 1 – 2 p.m.
Free yourself Fridays, General Sewing crafts: Fridays at 1 – 2 p.m.

*For more information and to register for a program please email Munira Abukar at munira@scaddingcourt.org or Elza Lusufova at Elza@scaddingcourt.org or call 416-392-0335.

1765 Weston Rd., The Community Hub, supported by Progress Place:

Virtual sewing program on Facebook live and Instagram live: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Learn to Sew – in person/online workshops; by appointment only.

* For more information and to register for a program please email thecommunityplacehub@gmail.com or call 416-323-1429.

2677 Kipling Ave., supported by Delta Family Resource Centre:

Sewing E-Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Q & A ask an industry expert: Fridays 2 – 4 p.m.

* For more information and to register for a program please email Amir Islam at aislam@dfrc.ca or Bindya Chauhan at bchauhan@dfrc.ca or call 416-747-1172 *81.

10 Gateway Blvd, supported by The Neighbourhood Organization:

Virtual Basic Sewing Skills Training: (Bi-weekly) Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Virtual Basic Sewing Instructional Training: Wednesdays, 1 – 2 p.m.
Virtual Advanced Sewing Instructional Training: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 – 4 p.m.
Virtual DIY-Pouches, reusable grocery bags and other products: Fridays, 2 – 4 p.m.
Repair Café Free Sewing Machine repair clinics: Fridays, 1 – 3 p.m. (By appointment only)

*For more information and to register email Pearlita Juan at pjuan@tno-toronto.org or call 416-570-3883.

Bicycles Repair Hub Programs - Ongoing

Contactless Bike Repair (CBR) – Free repair service. By appointment only – drop off days Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 24 hour – 72-hour turnaround. Email info@gatewaybikehub.org or call 416-551-2011 to book.

15 Tobermory Dr., supported by Culture Link:

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Drop-in/Online: Wednesdays: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

*Recurring program is in-person/online and by appointment only. To register for a program and for more information please contact Shuaib Alam by email at salam@cultrelink.ca or by phone at 416-561-7731.

3939 Lawrence Ave. E., supported by Access Alliance:

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Drop-in: Fridays: 11a.m. – 4 p.m.

This program is in-person/online and by appointment only. For more information or to register for a program, please email scarboroughcycles@accessalliance.ca or call 416-699-7920 x 4231.

10 Gateway Blvd., supported by The Neighbourhood Organization, Flemingdon Health Centre and Evergreen Toronto:

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Drop-in: Tuesdays: 12 – 5 p.m., Saturdays: 12 – 5 p.m.
Bike Match Exchanges: Mondays: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Fridays: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Volunteer Training, Refurbishing Sessions: Wednesdays: 12 – 5 p.m.

*Recurring program are in person/online and by appointment only. For more information and to register please contact info@gatewaybikehub.org or call 416-551-2011.

Community Composting Programs

Locations across Toronto, supported by Food Share:

Community Compost Champions (38 community gardens across City of Toronto): Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

*Recurring programs are in person and by appointment only. For more information and to register please contact growing@foodshare.net or (416) 363-6441 ext. 203.

Sharing and Reuse Space Programs