Sunny skies...a cool breeze washing over you...a drink in your hand...and some great company. No, you're not sitting on the beach – but you can create that experience this summer by visiting any of the numerous patio restaurants located in Mississauga and Etobicoke. From lakeside restaurants...
Visit an urban village farmers market with a community spirit! The Port Credit Farmers Market has kicked off its second year with new vendors and entertainment – it's bigger and better than ever! Walk and cycle to this open-air destination, meet up with family and friends and pick up some fresh ...
Mark your calendar, because you're in for a treat this July and August! Four restaurants in Clarkson have come together to offer the residents and surrounding areas four very special menus at a fabulous price during the 5th annual Taste Of Clarkson event, which runs from July 6 - August 6. The...
The fifth annual Busker Fest event will bring the streets of Port Credit alive from August 20-22 with outrageous performances from street buskers around the globe, creating three days and nights of jaw-dropping excitement! Now a three-day event with over 40 professional buskers, 6 staging areas,...
Sunny skies...a cool breeze washing over you...a drink in your hand...and some great company. No, you're not sitting on the beach – but you can create that experience this summer by visiting any...
Have you noticed the For Sale sign at 1679 Lakeshore Road West? After 13 years in Clarkson Village, Nancy and Mac are retiring! Until our building is sold, however, it's business as usual. We are fully...
In the July (Summer) 2010 edition of Evening Out Magazine, the band Harvest was mistakenly named Harvest Moon in an advertisement. Harvest will play on Friday, July 9 at the Maple Leaf House, located...
This month, we are featuring our colleague Victoria's return from another successful Russian Waterways tour on AMA Waterways' M.S. Tolstoy. Victoria returned to the office on June 28, just in time for...
Most of us have a tendency to serve our white wines a little too cold, and our red wines a little too warm. Common wisdom tells us that we should serve red wines at room temperature and white wines chilled....
Wondering what to do this Canada Day? Join more than 30,000 people as Port Credit celebrates its 175th Anniversary during the 7th annual Paint The Town Red Canada Day Festival! Featuring a commemorative...
Visit an urban village farmers market with a community spirit! The Port Credit Farmers Market has kicked off its second year with new vendors and entertainment – it's bigger and better than ever! Walk...
Summer means enjoying the hot, humid weather and taking in one of the many festivals being held in the villages of Port Credit and Streetsville – and this year is no exception. Several major festivals...
The fifth annual Busker Fest event will bring the streets of Port Credit alive from August 20-22 with outrageous performances from street buskers around the globe, creating three days and nights of jaw-dropping...
The "coming together" of cultures, the "gathering" of individuals, the Maanjidowin of the people...these phrases will be heard often when the Maanjidowin Festival comes to J.C. Saddington Park on July...
Get ready for the "sweetest" event of 2010! Now in its 38th year, the Streetsville Founders' Bread & Honey Festival returns on June 4-6 with bigger and better live entertainment and free events. Since...
The first weekend in May was a very special time for a Streetsville family, who has learned that their support network is far greater than they ever imagined. Jon Clipperton, one of Streetsville's greatest...
Summer is finally upon us...and so is the summer sunshine! If you're looking for some fun things to do with your friends and family this summer, why not check out two of Mississauga's premier summer celebrations...
My friend JP Tesolin and I don't handle rejection very well. It can make us cross, impulsive, and temporarily insane – not a pretty combination. However, we found out that rejection can also be a great...
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization. With over 1.3 million members and more than 45,000 clubs worldwide, the Lions are everywhere. "Helping where help is needed"...
Mark your calendar, because you're in for a treat this July and August! Four restaurants in Clarkson have come together to offer the residents and surrounding areas four very special menus at a fabulous...
Summer Concert Series Benares Historic House will hold their summer concert series, On The Verandah, every Friday night from June through August. Bring your blankets and lawn-chairs, and enjoy a series...
While it might feel like August in southern Ontario, the countdown is still on for the summer to officially begin. Let's ring it in with a bang in Clarkson! There's no better way to do that than with some...
After 13 years, its time to hang up the hangers & shut the closet door at Think Twice. Nancy & Mac are retiring, Elizabeth has finally convinced her husband to retire and travel more, and Michele...
The kids will be out of school in just a few weeks, and that means families are planning summer vacations. My childhood friend calledme the other day to say that she found out it was less expensive to...
Small businesses, service groups and community organizations in South Etobicoke were honored for their contributions to the community on May 10 during the fourth annual Gems of the Lakeshore recognition...
June/July The Waterfront Trail Artists Community Art Centre will hold Life Drawing classes for adults and seniors every Tuesday from 7:30 – 10 p.m. Admission is $10 per session (pay-as-you-go). For...
Over 200 lanterns and glow sticks lit up the sky on June 5 as South Etobicoke residents proudly celebrate the opening of Mimico Square, a new open space surrounded by park and trail that extends from...
This year, one of Mimico's longest-running sports institutions turns 120 years old. With a club that has a rich history of many former players and builders in the Ontario and Canadian Lacrosse Hall of...
Recently, Iinvited local residents to complete a survey on my website and provide their input on issues in our ward. I will be publishing the complete results on our website (www.markgrimes.ca) shortly....