The Night of March 25

A social event for everyone.

Top Supercross riders Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey and more battle it out at Rogers Centre for the 2012 AMA Supercross crown. Main event starts at 7:00 PM. Come on out and catch all the bar to bar action during the Toronto race.

The Afternoon of December 02, 2011

A social event for everyone.

The Lowe?s Toronto Christmas Market takes place December 2 to 18 at the Distillery Historic District in Toronto. For a second year, the event will celebrate the romance and magic of a traditional European Christmas market with a variety of features including a 40 foot Christmas tree decorated with over 18,000 lights, a Ferris wheel overlooking the Distillery Historic District, a reindeer petting zoo, food and merchandise from around the world, specialty beer and mulled wine gardens, outdoor fire pits and much more. This year?s event will feature entertainment for all ages with carollers and choirs, children?s story telling and headlining performers on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. WHAT: A traditional European-style Christmas Market WHO: Free for people of all ages WHERE: Distillery Historic District 55 Mill Street, Toronto ON M5A 3C4 WHEN: Friday, December 2, 2011 to Sunday, December 18, 2011 Monday to Friday: Noon to 9 p.m. Weekends: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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The Afternoon of October 24, 2011

A conference event for everyone.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers presents Grocery Innovations Canada 2011, its 36th annual conference and trade show in Toronto. The two-day event is the country?s largest gathering of grocery professionals, attracting more than 5,000 industry delegates, 260 exhibitors and 515 booths. This year?s must-attend show will highlights the latest products, services and equipment from international and local brands. Attendees will have the opportunity to check out the latest innovations, learn from the industry leaders and see what the future of grocery has to offer. Who attends? Key industry players including independent, franchise and corporate retailers, manufacturers, brokers, wholesalers, distributors and government. Who exhibits? Food and consumer product manufacturers, equipment, technology and service providers, food processors and more.

The Night of November 01, 2011

A networking event for everyone.

If you are an Engineer or, if you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, do not miss the Engineering Career Fair! Register to attend the Fairs to have the opportunity to maximize your visibility among a select group of recruiters, apply for jobs online and receive the latest job offers and industry news in your field of expertise. Do you have at least 2 years of experience in computer technology, telecommunications, multimedia or other related fields? Why not come and explore new career horizons at the Technology Career Fair! http://www.ecarrieres.com/en/

The Night of September 22, 2011

A social event for everyone.

The stage is getting HOT! Last year, there were 13 calendar models and this year we are DOUBLING our fun - get your tickets today! Attend the 2012 Toronto Fire Fighter Calendar Launch to purchase the newly released calendar and see Toronto's hottest fire fighters step onto the catwalk. All proceeds support the Fire Fighters' Cancer Research Fund at Princess Margaret Hospital. Buy tickets online at www.torontoffc.ca. The Launch takes place on September 22, 2011 at XS Nightclub. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm. Must be 19 years or older to attend.

The Night of September 24, 2011

A conference event for everyone.

GO GLOBAL EXPO 2011! September 24-25, 2011 at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto Are you interested in studying, working, or volunteering overseas? On September 24th-25th, Verge Magazine?s Go Global Expo gives you the chance to interact with dozens of organizations offering volunteer travel, undergraduate and graduate programs overseas, internships abroad and professional placements outside of Canada! The top reasons to Go Global: - It is completely FREE - It is a great chance to network with fellow travellers and global-minded individuals including exhibitors from over 100 different countries representing international recruiters, universities and colleges, non-profit organizations, volunteer travel, overseas internships, adventure travel companies? and more! -We offer seminars and workshops featuring panelists who have lived abroad and want to share their experiences with YOU! Come discover why it?s time for you to GO GLOBAL! Check out the website at: www.letsgoglobal.ca and pre-register for the chance to win some great prizes! Grab your friends and ready yourself for the adventure of a lifetime. We?ll see you there!

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The Evening of September 23, 2011

A conference event for everyone.

DECODING AIR TRAVEL A Guide to Saving on Airfare and Flying in Luxury By Nicholas Kralev DecodingAirTravel.com Decoding Air Travel is the most comprehensive and insightful work to date on the intricacies of the modern air travel system from a customer perspective, and the most effective tool for making travel more affordable, convenient, comfortable and fun. It?s the only book that can teach you how to save hundreds ? even thousands ? of dollars per ticket by building your own airfare, how to fly in Business and First Class for the price of coach, and how to enjoy various travel luxuries at no additional cost. The book has two goals: Improving your travel life and saving you lots of money. It seeks to achieve those goals by helping you become a knowledgeable, empowered and sophisticated traveler who has mastered an increasingly complex and frustrating system and can work it to his or her advantage. About the author Nicholas Kralev is a writer, educator and speaker on global travel, diplomacy and international affairs. A former Financial Times and Washington Times correspondent, he has traveled around the world with four U.S. secretaries of state ? Hillary Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright. He has flown almost 2 million miles and visited more than 80 countries. He is also the founder and CEO of Kralev International LLC, a travel consulting and training company.

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The Night of August 29, 2011

A networking event for everyone.

[TSMG] CMPA President Norm Bolen: An Update on the Current State of the Canadian Film & TV Industry - Monday, August 29th, 2011 Whether you?re a Screenwriter, Producer, Director or an Actor making strides in the Canadian industry one of the best things you can do for your career is to keep up-to-date on developments in the Canadian Film and Television industry and all of its ever-changing glory. Keeping up with the trends and developments with what we view on our TV and cinema screens can have a tremendous influence on your craft and career direction, or help you to understand how to stand out from the crowd. The TSMG has a fantastic opportunity for all its members to join us for the evening on Monday August 29th, at the Canadian Media and Production Association (CMPA) for ?An Update on the Current State of the Canadian Film & TV Industry? featuring the President and CEO - MR. NORM BOLEN. The CMPA is a non-profit organization that represents over 400 Film, Television, and interactive media companies across Canada. The CMPA?s mandate is to promote and stimulate the Canadian media production industry while supporting independent Canadian Producers, Filmmakers and Screenwriters. The CMPA releases annual reports on the state of the Canadian industry, of which TSMG members can now catch a behind the scenes glimpse! Sneak peak! - http://www.youtube.com/user/CMPAOnline Prior to his current tenure as President and CEO of the CMPA, Norm Bolen was the Executive Vice President of Content for Alliance Atlantis Communications. Bolen?s role at Alliance Atlantis involved overseeing programming for thirteen Canadian specialty networks (ex. Showcase, Slice, HGTV, BBC Canada, etc.), so his grasp on the trends of the Canadian industry could be categorized as ?immense?. Join the TSMG and Norm Bolen as we dissect the current Canadian Film and TV industry, highlight its dynamic trends, and discover how the CMPA can help Canadian independent artists to assimilate themselves into the industry. More CMPA info: http://www.cftpa.ca/ So be sure to join us on Monday, August 30th for an informative and inspiring evening session that will be sure to get your pens moving, your keyboards typing, and your cameras rolling! RSVP Now! http://www.meetup.com/screenwriters-240/ [TSMG] Founder & Organizer Daniel Fruman ATTN: $180.00 ! - 5 Screenwriting Workshops (20hrs) - PACKAGE SPECIAL SEPT 18/11 - OCT 23/11 - Script Consultant & Advisor Wayne McLean?s: The Foundations of the Successful Screenplay - a five part intensive workshop series offering an incredible 20 hours of invaluable knowledge. Specially designed and structured to create and write marketable film concepts, develop attractive film packages and convert seed ideas into viable commercial film production opportunities. Join TSMG for FREE! and save today - http://www.meetup.com/screenwriters-240/

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The Night of September 09, 2011

A social event for music lovers.

It's BACK! Canada's Biggest Queer Desi Event EVER returns to Toronto - this time to raise funds for UNICEF's Horn of Africa Relief Fund. For those of you that missed our EPIC debut at Pride, here's what people had to say: "I got to dance my heart out on desi tunes!!" "A fantastic evening in so many ways" "Very professionally managed ... Excellent music" "I had a big BLAST there" "So glad Toronto finally has something like this" "Never seen these many hot desi guys in one place!" This time - we're going BIGGER! Expect MORE of the best in Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip-Hop, R&B, House and Top 40 - mixed LIVE by DJ Deep! A surprise, powerhouse performance will have you screaming for more! Entrance is $10 before Midnight, $15 thereafter.

The Night of September 18, 2011

A health & wellness event for everyone.

Join us in Historic Unionville for the 2011 Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research. The Markham Run offers 5km and 10km routes. The Run travels around the Unionville Pond and through the Unionville pathways. Pets are welcome to join in the fun. There is no entry fee and no minimum pledge. You can make a donation of your choice or use a pledge sheet to fund-raise. Registration opens at 8am; kickoff ceremonies at 8:40am; run at 9am. To find out more, please contact Debbie Cass (debcass@rogers.com) or Angeline Lau (angeline_0122@yahoo.ca). Check out our volunteer listings on Volunteer Markham: http://york.cioc.ca/volunt?eer/results.asp?NUM=MKM142?2 For pledge sheets and to fund-raise online, please visit the Run page on the Terry Fox Foundation website: http://bit.ly/pe8sql