This is the place to get all of the news from around Thompson Orchard.  Brought to you by the TOCA Board of Directors, a volunteer association committed to helping make our neighbourhood the best in Toronto.

Looking for a way to give back to your community and help foster communication, social engagement, and education to enhance our amazing neighbourhood?  Then come and join the TOCA Board today.

Interested or want to learn more? Email thompsonorchards at gmail.com

Join us for the TOCA Summer Community Mixer at the Crooked Cue.  The first 20 community members to arrive will receive a FREE drink. RSVP today.

When:  Friday, June 9th at 8:00 PM

Where:  Crooked Cue

Buy your organic, garden ready veggies and herbs today at Etobigrow – and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to TOCA. Order by Tuesday May 23rd so you can pick up at the community plant pick up event.

When:  Saturday May 27th from 10 am to 12 pm || Where:  36 Orchard Crescent

*Please check “TOCA Community Pick Up” at check out

We are looking for silent auction items for Thompson Orchard’s famous Halloween Parade + Party.  This is our biggest event and fundraiser of the year and while it may feel early, preliminary organization for the event is already underway.

We are also looking for community members to join the Halloween committee.

To donate, join the committee, or for more details email us at thompsonorchards at gmail.com

Community Environment Day

When: Sunday, May 21st from 10 am – 2 pm

Where: Fairfield Seniors Centre and Park

You’re invited! Ward 3 Councillor Amber Morley is hosting a Community Environment Day where you can:

• Pick up one (1) free bag of leaf compost
• Dispose of household hazardous waste
• Dispose of old electronics
• Drop off clothing, textiles, or household items for donation
• Purchase a new green bin, kitchen catcher, or rain barrel

Giant Garage Sale

When: Saturday, May 27, 8:30am
Where: Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Rd

Admittance is free! Come and shop for treasures – home decor, housewares, small furniture, games, puzzles and toys, jewellery, indoor and outdoor plants.

For more info. visit www.ryru.ca or phone Judy at 647-292-2448

Wednesdays, 6–8pm, Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat

The City’s Community Stewardship Program is offering an opportunity to learn about Toronto’s ravines and how they’re managed with hands-on activities to keep these places healthy.

Volunteers, led by experienced City staff, meet weekly, on Wednesdays, from spring to fall to plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, remove invasive species, and monitor site conditions through citizen science.

Volunteer at the meadow restoration site in Ward 3 at Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat! Learn more here or email greentoronto at toronto.ca.