Community Reduce & Reuse Programs are offered throughout the year in partnership with local agencies and non-profits. All programs are free to the public.
Check out the programs below for schedules and how to participate. Programs are in-person unless otherwise noted.
Food preservation workshops will focus on learning the basics of food preservation and target beginner skills.
For more information or to register, email Kimberley King at kimberley.king@rexdalechc.com or call 416-678-7172.
Register for upcoming preservation and cooking workshops through the Urban Harvest Workshop Registration Form.
For more information, email urbanharvest@blackcreekfarm.ca or call 416-393-6381.
For more information or to register for a program, email Sugandha Singh at sugandha@scaddingcourt.org or call 416-392-0335.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Beginner Sewing Classes | Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. |
| Advanced Beginner Sewing Classes | Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m. |
| Repair Clinics | Mondays, 3 to 4 p.m. or by appointment |
| Drop-in Hours | Contact for more information. |
For more information or to register for a program, email communityplacehub@progressplace.org or call 416-323-1429.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Learn to Sew | Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| DIY Sewing Practice | Monday to Friday, 1:30 to 4 p.m. |
| DIY Hand-stitch Workshop | Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Youth Sewing Program | Thursdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Youth Drop-in Sewing Program | Offered in July and August. Contact for more information. |
| Textile Repair and Alterations Drop-in | Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Sewing Machine Maintenance Workshop | Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Basic Sewing Machine Repair Service | Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Sewing Tips and Tricks Videos | Released every second Wednesday of the month on Facebook Live. |
For more information or to register for a program, email Bindya Chauhan at bchauhan@dfrc.ca or call 416-747-1172.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Drop-in for Repairs and Alterations | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sewing Classes | Fridays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. |
| DIY Workshops | Fridays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. |
| Q&A – Ask an Industry Expert | Mondays, 2 to 6 p.m. |
| Beginner Sewing Classes (online) | Register for the course. |
For more information or to register, email Pearlita Juan at pjuan@tno-toronto.org or call 647-222-9295.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Beginner Sewing Skills | Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon
Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. |
| Beginner Sewing Training | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2 to 3 p.m. |
| Advanced Sewing Training | Wednesdays, noon to 2 p.m. |
| Do-It-Yourself (DIY) | Tuesdays, 3 to 4 p.m. |
| Free Alteration | Fridays, noon to 2 p.m. |
| Repair Café – free sewing machine repair clinics | Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon (by appointment only) |
For more information, email Namrah Khan at nkhan@culturelink.ca or call at 647-713-9188.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| DIY Drop-in | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Every second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
For more information or to register for a program, email scarboroughcycles@accessalliance.ca, visit Scarborough Cycles Drop-in Bike Repair or call 416-699-7920 ext. 4231.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Bike Tune Up and Safety Check Drop-in | Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m. |
For more information or to register for a program, email scarboroughcycles@accessalliance.ca, visit Scarborough Cycles Drop-in Bike Repair or call 416-699-7920 ext. 4231.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| DIY Drop-in | Tuesdays, 2 to 6 p.m.
Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
All programs are by appointment only. For more information or to book an appointment, email info@gatewaybikehub.org or call 416-551-2011.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Bike Repair | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays |
| Do-It-Yourself (DIY) | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Bike Mechanical Workshop | Contact for more information. |
For more information or to register, contact growing@foodshare.net or 416-363-6441 ext. 203.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Community Compost Champions – 70 community gardens across Toronto | Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
For more information, visit The Corner – St. James Town. To register, email thecorner240@stjamestown.org or call 416-964-6657 ext. 240.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Bring In Your Items for Repair – for electronics, clothes, bikes, jewelry and watches, laptops, computers and tablets and small furniture | Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact to book an appointment or consultation with a fixer. |
| Library of Things – borrow tools, laptops or tablets, dollies, camping equipment and party equipment | Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact to book an appointment or to check the availability of an item. |
| Corner Re-Store – thrift store for clothing and accessories | Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| Craft Social – knitting and crocheting for beginners | Mondays, 3:30 to 5 p.m. |
| Sewing Made Simple | Fridays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Sewing Club (DIY) Sessions | Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m. |
| Learn & Earn a Bike – bike bonding workshop for kids and caregivers | Every third Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Green Café – nutritious, healthy meals at affordable pricing | Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
St. James Town Community Corner also offers Electronic Repair and Bike Repair Workshops. Contact to book your slot. Workshops are recurring with one batch scheduled every two months.
Others programs include: Fix It, Coding for Beginners, Computer Programming for Youth, Arts for Seniors, Gardening Workshops, Donation Program and Earn a Computer.
For more information or to register, email Zoe Astudillo at zastudillo@rexdalewomen.org or call 647-206-2251.
| Program | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| U Fix It Program (in partnership with Repair Café Toronto) – small household appliances and electronic repairs | Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| U Fix It Basic Training Program | Four-week program held on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Book Nook Program – book swap | Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Battery Bin – drop off used batteries for disposal | Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| 3Rs Ambassador Training Program | Quarterly. Contact for more information. |
| Educational, capacity building and training workshops for residents and community organizations | By request. Contact for more information. |