LEAF Volunteer Orientation: Wednesday, September 16 (virtual)

Are you passionate about trees and want to grow the urban forest? Join LEAF for one of our Volunteer Orientations to discover how you can lend a helping hand!

During this interactive virtual session, participants will learn about the LEAF mission, our programs and the different volunteer roles that LEAF offers.

We invite you to register  for our upcoming Virtual Orientation and join the LEAF volunteer community this year!

Wednesday, September 16 Virtual Volunteer Orientation (6:30pm to 7:30pm)

During the interactive session, you will learn how to support your local environment by getting involved with LEAF programs in Toronto, York Region, and Durham Region. Together, we will explore the many volunteer opportunities available so that you can find the best fit for your skills, interested and availability.

Opportunities include:

Getting your hands dirty as a Community Tree Planting Volunteer
Maintaining pollinator habitats as a Garden Steward
Educating the public as an Outreach Team Member
Capturing the fun at a tree tour as an Event Photographer
Assisting behind the scenes as an Office Volunteer

While you must be over the age of 18 to volunteer with LEAF, please know that we still welcome folks of all ages at our Community Tree Planting and Stewardship Events and are always happy to sign participants’ high school volunteer hours form.  Registrants will be provided a Zoom Meeting link to access the orientation.

The event will be delivered online and can be accessed through a web browser or an electronic device with the Zoom app. Internet access is required.

For accessibility questions, please contact Njoki[at]yourleaf.org .

LEAF Volunteer Orientation: Saturday, August 29 (virtual)

Are you passionate about trees and want to grow the urban forest? Join LEAF for one of our Volunteer Orientations to discover how you can lend a helping hand!

During this interactive virtual session, participants will learn about the LEAF mission, our programs and the different volunteer roles that LEAF offers.

We invite you to register  for our upcoming Virtual Orientation below and join the LEAF volunteer community this year!

Saturday, August 29 Virtual Volunteer Orientation (10:30am to 11:30am)

During the interactive session, you will learn how to support your local environment by getting involved with LEAF programs in Toronto, York Region, and Durham Region. Together, we will explore the many volunteer opportunities available so that you can find the best fit for your skills, interested and availability.

Opportunities include:

Getting your hands dirty as a Community Tree Planting Volunteer
Maintaining pollinator habitats as a Garden Steward
Educating the public as an Outreach Team Member
Capturing the fun at a tree tour as an Event Photographer
Assisting behind the scenes as an Office Volunteer

While you must be over the age of 18 to volunteer with LEAF, please know that we still welcome folks of all ages at our  Community Tree Planting and Stewardship Events and are always happy to sign participants’ high school volunteer hours form.  Registrants will be provided a Zoom Meeting link to access the orientation.

The event will be delivered online and can be accessed through a web browser or an electronic device with the Zoom app. Internet access is required.

For accessibility questions, please contact Njoki[at]yourleaf.org .

Steering for Steer Friends Automotive Festival

Rev your engines for a cause! The Steering for Steer Friends Automotive Festival returns for its fifth year, uniting car enthusiasts and the community in support of Steer Friends, a charity dedicated to individuals with disabilities. This exciting fundraising event features a premium indoor showcase, free outdoor show car parking, live entertainment, kids zone, industry vendors, food trucks, prizes, awards, cash raffles, and a stunning display of exotic, modified, classic, and vintage cars, plus motorcycles.

All proceeds benefit the Steer Friends Capital Building Fund, helping create a fully inclusive facility for individuals with disabilities and complex care needs.

Join us for a day of horsepower and heart as we drive change together!

More Info & Registration: www.steerfriends.org/carshow

Addressing Emotional Eating

Join our Registered Dietitian, Gigi Loong, for an hour-long online workshop to understand what may be contributing to emotional eating. You will learn new skills and strategies that can help to reduce emotional eating behaviours. This workshop is only for residents living in Markham or Stouffville. To register, please contact 905-472-2200 x290.

Inclusion Volunteer- Children’s Chess

Inclusion volunteers will be assisting participants with special needs and offer encouragement. They will assume duties such as greeting and welcoming chess participants, collecting additional supplies, supervising participants and any other activities pertaining to the support of program members.

Inclusion Volunteer- Children’s Chess

Inclusion volunteers will be assisting participants with special needs and offer encouragement. They will assume duties such as greeting and welcoming chess participants, collecting additional supplies, supervising participants and any other activities pertaining to the support of program members.

Endometriosis Workshopp

On Tuesday, October 22nd from 6:30pm-8pm at Markham Village Branch Public Library there will be an FREE Endometriosis Workshop facilitated by the registered charity, Endometriosis Events. During the workshop the co-founders will be discussing their lived experience with endometriosis, the importance of menstrual health, physical and mental well-being and self advocacy. Participants will also take part in art therapy session.

Markham Jazz Festival

Plan to be in historic Unionville, Ontario on August 16, 17 and 18 for 30+ performances by award-winning artists on multiple outdoor stages – all free to you! Grammy and Juno winners, leading names, exciting discoveries, diverse sounds, plus great shopping and dining up and down Main St. See you in August!

TCCSA Halloween Event

A Halloween Event for newcomer families filled with fun activities, treats, and raffle prizes! The first 8 newcomer registrants will receive a $5.00 Metro Square Coupon. More details available upon registration! We hope to see you for a spook-tastic time!

To register, please scan the QR code, or email Qicheng at qsun@tccsa.org

YCC: Gamer’s Corner

TCCSA’s Youth Connections Committee (YCC) is hosting its last event of the season! Join us virtually to participate in various games such as jeopardy, gartic.io, and guess the song! We will also have a raffle and many more activities. For more information, please contact acheng@tccsa.org with the subject line “YCC Gamer’s Corner”. We hope to see you there!