October is Circular Economy Month which seeks to educate Canadians on the benefits of establishing a circular economy.  The City, in partnership with its Community Reduce & Reuse Program partners, will host in-person events and workshops to highlight ways to reduce waste and move towards a circular economy. Check out the list of events below to get involved.

Food Demo-Tasting and Surplus Redistribution – Urban Harvest Black Creek

Urban Harvest Black Creek will share info on how to make pickles, jams and other preserves! Take home some local fruits harvested from local residents’ backyards. This event runs alongside York Woods Community Market – a collaboration between York Woods Public Library and Black Creek Community Farm to distribute free fresh grocery produce to local residents experiencing food insecurity in the Black Creek neighbourhood. 

Time: 4 – 5 p.m. 

Location: York Woods Public Library Atrium, 1785 Finch Avenue West 

Registration is not required for this event. 

Repair Café – TNO

The Neighbourhood Organization will host a Repair Café. Learn how to fix your broken household items – for free! 

Time: 12 – 4 p.m. 

Location: Central Neighbourhood House, 349 Ontario Street 

Registration is not required for this event. 

Food Demo-Tasting and Surplus Redistribution – Urban Harvest Black Creek

Urban Harvest Black Creek will share info on how to make pickles, jams and other preserves! Take home some local fruits harvested from local residents’ backyards. This event runs alongside York Woods Community Market – a collaboration between York Woods Public Library and Black Creek Community Farm to distribute free fresh grocery produce to local residents experiencing food insecurity in the Black Creek neighborhood. 

Time: 4 – 5 p.m. 

Location: York Woods Public Library Atrium, 1785 Finch Avenue West 

Registration is not required for this event. 

Tackle the Toolbox – TNO

Staples stuck? Curtains crooked? DIY dreams? Tackle the toolbox! 

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m. 

Location: #108, 240 Wellesley Street East 

To register for this event, please contact thecorner240@stjamestown.org or 416-964-6657 ext. 240.

DIY Denim Stuff – Progress Place

Recreate new items from denim pants and jackets, such as bookmarks, flowers, small bags and other fun accessories. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how fashion waste can be transformed into useful and stylish pieces. 

Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m. 

Location: Community Place Hub, 1765 Weston Road 

Registration is not required for this event. Call 416-323-1429 for questions 

Fix More, Waste Less – Empowering Hands for a Circular Future

Scadding Court Community Centre is running a basic repairs 101 workshop. 

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas Street West 

To register for this event, please contact sugandha@scaddingcourt.org 

Food Demo-Tasting and Surplus Redistribution – Urban Harvest Black Creek

Urban Harvest Black Creek will share info on how to make pickles, jams and other preserves! Take home some local fruits harvested from local residents’ backyards. This event runs alongside York Woods Community Market – a collaboration between York Woods Public Library and Black Creek Community Farm to distribute free fresh grocery produce to local residents experiencing food insecurity in the Black Creek neighbourhood. 

Time: 4 – 5 p.m. 

Location: York Woods Public Library Atrium, 1785 Finch Avenue West 

Registration is not required for this event. 

Lawrence-Orton Bicycle Repair Hub – Bicycle Donation Drive

Got an unwanted bike, tools or parts? We will accept it, refurbish it and get it back into our community! 

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Location: 3939 Lawrence Ave East 

For more information, please call 437-424-0183 or email scarboroughcycles@accessalliance.ca.

Learn to Earn a PC – TNO

For those 55 and above, learn how to assemble computers, basic operations, digital literacy and more!  

Time: 3 – 4 p.m. 

Location: #108, 240 Wellesley Street East 

To register for this event, please contact thecorner240@stjamestown.org or 416-964-6657 ext. 240. 

Tackle the Toolbox – TNO

Staples stuck? Curtains crooked? DIY dreams? Tackle the toolbox! 

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m. 

Location: #108, 240 Wellesley Street East 

To register for this event, please contact thecorner240@stjamestown.org or 416-964-6657 ext. 240.

Together We Reduce & Reuse

As part of the Rexdale Community Reduced Reuse Program and in recognition of Circular Economy Month, we are hosting a fun, hands-on activity for youth. Participants will learn creative ways to upcycle old t-shirts, discover eco-friendly hacks and connect with other youth who are passionate about protecting the planet. 

Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m. 

Location: B107, 2667 Kipling Avenue 

Registration is not required for this event. For more information, please call 647-206-2251.

Learn to Earn a Bike Workshop – TNO

Learn and earn how to maintain your bike and do minor repairs! 

Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. 

Location: #108, 240 Wellesley Street East 

To register for this event, please contact thecorner240@stjamestown.org or 416-964-6657 ext. 240.

Waste Reduction Week Food Workshops – Urban Harvest Black Creek

Join Urban Harvest Black Creek for an engaging food preservation and cooking workshop! Learn what to do with your abundant fall harvest so they don’t go to waste. Learn some Mexican and Caribbean recipes, engage in fun pizza making and share a meal with the community as we celebrate the end of the growing season! 

Time: 2 – 5 p.m. 

Location: Black Creek Community Farm – 4929 Jane Street, (Corner of Jane St. and Steeles Ave. West) 

Registration is not required for this event. 

Junkyard Genius – TNO

For ages six to twelve, learn how to become a recycling hero! 

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m. 

Location: #108, 240 Wellesley Street East 

To register for this event, please contact thecorner240@stjamestown.org or 416-964-6657 ext. 240.