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Greetings again. In haste, I sent an incomplete message. Please delete the earlier version, and read this more complete one. (Thx)

To get you in the mood for Spring, there are several events worthy of your attention.

1) FARMER'S MARKET VOLUNTEER MEETING - Thursday, March 25th, 7pm
For the third year, the weekly Bloor Borden Farmers' Market will start up on the first Wednesday in June from 3-7pm and continue through to late October. Besides Ontario farmers, the market is dependent on volunteers from the Harbord Village and the Annex who play many roles. If you would like to learn about volunteer opportunities, large or small, email Terri at bloorbordenmarket@gmail.com to find the location of the meeting, and to let her know that you will be attending.

2) EARTH HOUR - Saturday, March 27, 8:30 - 9:30 pm
For the past 2 years, many Harbord Village residents have turned off their lights for one hour to demonstrate their concern about climate change. Some have put candles in their front windows and invited neighbours to join them for a candle-light get-together. HVRA encourages everyone to participate in this global event in any way that they feel comfortable. To learn more, or sign up, visit www.EarthHourCanada.org.

3) TRINITY-ST.PAULS CENTRE'S

a) Tafelmusik's Forces of Nature: An Earth Day Celebration, April 7-11
This concert by violinist Julia Wedman, will be backlit with stunning photographic visuals and special lighting. Visit www.tafelmusik.org for details and to order tickets.

b) Eco-Festival, Sunday, April 11 10:30am - 2pm.
An eco-justice service at 10:30, that includes a blessing of the bikes ceremony, will be following a local foods fundraiser lunch ($5), and one hour workshops on Sustainable Local Foods and How to Green Your Home. For more details, visit www.trinitystpauls.ca

4) HVRA's TREEING THE VILLAGE COMMITTEE MEETING - Tuesday, April 27th
Inexpensive backyard trees and watering street trees on College, Harbord, Spadina and Bloor are among the main agenda items. For more details, including location, contact committee chair, Dinny Biggs at dinnybiggs@gmail.com.

5) HVRA SPONSORS MAYORALTY DEBATE - MAY 10 OR 13?
Save the dates! Last week, HVRA, with support from neighbouring residents' associations, invited the 3 main mayoralty candidates to a debate at Trinity-St.Paul's Centre on either May 10th or 13th. We're awaiting their responses. Once confirmed, our plan is to invite 2-3 lessor-known candidates, chosen at random, to join the debate. More details to follow........

6) HVRA's SPRING MEETING - TUESDAY, MAY 18TH, 25 BRUNSWICK
Special presentations on building a green roof and dealing with termites are planned for our annual Spring Meeting. Meet your neighbours, hear lots of good gossip, and tell us what's on your mind.

As always, check out www.harbordvillage.com for updates of these and other upcoming events.

All the best of Spring,

Tim Grant, your chair of the inestimable HVRA