Centennial Schedule of Events and Programming

St. Clair Streetcar and Wychwood Carhouse

Centennial Celebration

Programming and Events Schedule

A Celebration of Heritage, Arts and the Community

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10

Public Opening and Reception - 7pm to 9pm - Barn 2

Enjoy light refreshments while being entertained by the Vincent Bertucci Quintet. Free, Cash bar.

Historic Exhibit - Our Past is Our Present - 7pm to 9pm - Barn 2

An exhibit drawing on rarely seen archival images and contemporary photographs that portray the changing identity of St Clair over the past 100 years. Free.

TTC Advertising Exhibit - A Sign of the Times - 7pm to 9pm

The Community Gallery

Journey through time while viewing TTC advertisements and other artefacts that reflect the impact of world events on our city, our social norms and our values over the past seventy years. Free.

Mike Filey's Toronto Then and Now - 2pm to 3pm
Toronto Public Library - Wychwood Branch, 1431 Bathurst St.

Mike Filey, well-known author of the Toronto Sketches series and the Toronto Sun column, "The Way We Were" recounts some of his fascinating and fun stories from Toronto's past. Free.

How the Streetcar Transformed St Clair with Lloyd Alter

7pm to 8pm

Toronto Public Library - Davenport Branch, 1246 Shaw St.

Lloyd Alter, managing editor of TreeHugger.com and teacher of sustainable design at Ryerson University School of Interior Design, discusses how the streetcar transformed and continues to transform St Clair W. Free.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11

Historic Exhibit - Our Past is Our Present - 7pm to 9pm - Barn 2

An exhibit drawing on rarely seen archival images and contemporary photographs that portray the changing identity of St Clair over the past 100 years. Free.

TTC Advertising Exhibit - A Sign of the Times - 7pm to 9pm

The Community Gallery

Journey through time while viewing TTC advertisements and other artefacts that reflect the impact of world events on our city, our social norms and our values over the past seventy years. Free.

Tree Mulching at the Barns with LEAF - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Wychwood Barns Park

The benefits of mulching has been recognized for centuries. Come learn proper mulching techniques in order to suppress weeds and conserve water. Free.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12

Historic Exhibit - Our Past is Our Present - 7pm to 9pm - Barn 2

An exhibit drawing on rarely seen archival images and contemporary photographs that portray the changing identity of St Clair over the past 100 years. Free.

TTC Advertising Exhibit - A Sign of the Times - 7pm to 9pm

The Community Gallery

Journey through time while viewing TTC advertisements and other artefacts that reflect the impact of world events on our city, our social norms and our values over the past seventy years. Free.

Silent Film - Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans - 6pm to 8pm

Wychwood Theatre, Artscape Wychwood Barns

Silent Sundays @ the Revue Cinema presents a silent film featuring a streetcar of course! Live music accompaniment. Q&A with film scholar to follow. Free, donations encouraged.

One Hundred Years of the St Clair Streetcar with Ted Wickson

2pm to 3pm

Toronto Public Library - Deer Park Branch, 40 St Clair Ave E

Join former TTC archivist and documentary photographer Ted Wickson as he looks back at the streetcar era on St Clair Ave.

Free.

Easy Living: Toronto's Streetcar Suburbs with Greg Gormick

7pm to 8pm

Toronto Public Library - St Clair/Dufferin Branch, 1625 Dufferin St.

Greg Gormick, Toronto transportation writer and policy advisor, speaks on the impact of the streetcar on urban life. Free.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13

TTC Advertising Exhibit - A Sign of the Times - 7pm to 9pm

The Community Gallery

Journey through time while viewing TTC advertisements and other artefacts that reflect the impact of world events on our city, our social norms and our values over the past seventy years. Free.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14

Historic Exhibit - Our Past is Our Present - 9am to 5pm - Barn 2
An exhibit drawing on rarely seen archival images and contemporary photographs that portray the changing identity of St Clair over the past 100 years. Free.

TTC Advertising Exhibit - A Sign of the Times - 7pm to 9pm

The Community Gallery

Journey through time while viewing TTC advertisements and other artefacts that reflect the impact of world events on our city, our social norms and our values over the past seventy years. Free.

Storytellers - Tell Me a Story - 11am to Noon and 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Wychwood Theatre, Artscape Wychwood Barns

Enjoy stories created and delivered by professional storytellers who have woven historical facts into original tales. All ages. Free.

Silent Film - Speedy featuring Harold Lloyd - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Wychwood Theatre, Artscape Wychwood Barns

Silent Sundays @ the Revue Cinema presents a silent film featuring a streetcar of course! Live music accompaniment. Free.

Scavenger Hunt - 9am to 4:30pm

Pick up your clue booklet at the WBCA table in Barn 2 and set out to discover historically significant locations around the neighbourhood.

Free.

Ride the Historic PCC Streetcar - noon to 4pm

St Clair Ave W - Bathurst to Lansdowne Loop

Join Toronto transit and history experts Greg Gormick and Steve Munro as you take a free ride on an historic TTC streetcar. Free.

Regal Heights Parkette Opening - 10:30am to 5pm

Corner of Northcliffe Blvd and St Clair Ave W

Come for the Parkette opening and stay for the Regal Heights Village Community Festival, featuring games, performances, drumming classes, Capoeira demonstrations, Samba demonstrations and more!

Free.

Repair Café - 9am to 1pm

Artscape Wychwood Barns

Get broken household items fixed for free and learn while doing it! Free.

Showcase of Student Activities at St Michael's College School

10am to 3:30pm

St Michael's College, 1515 Bathurst St.

Junior football practice and scrimmage in the field behind the school. A variety of student exhibits and performances in the Centre for the Arts, entrance on Bathurst. Free.

Open House at St Matthew's Bracondale House
1:30pm to 3:00pm

St Matthew's Bracondale House, 707 St Clair Ave W

Visitors will enjoy personal stories of residents' historical connection with the St Clair Streetcar, many approaching their own 100 year milestone! Free.

The Turners of Bracondale with Audrey Fox - 2pm to 2:45pm

Christie Gardens, 600 Melita Crescent

Area resident and historian, Audrey Fox, presents her research about the Turners, the family that first settled Bracondale. See photographs from the era and study early maps of the area. Free.

Streetcar Story Time - 10:30am to 11:30am

Toronto Public Library - Oakwood Branch, 341 Oakwood Ave.

A family storytime to celebrate the centennial of the St Clair Streetcar. Books, songs and crafts. Free.

St Clair West "Rockin' the Rocket" Sidewalk Sale and Celebrations - Noon to 5pm

St Clair Ave W between Bathurst and Dufferin Streets

Stroll along St Clair and enjoy entertainment, window displays, commemorative menu items and more. Hosted by the area's 3 BIA's.

Skills For Change Open House - 9am to 3pm

791 St Clair Ave W

Skills For Change has been serving the immigrant community for over 30 years. Stop by to learn more about the work they are doing. Free.

Family Activities with St Alban's Boys and Girls Club
10am to 4pm
Artscape Wychwood Barns

Come enjoy a selection of fun Centennial-themed activities, including face-painting, carnival games, and performances. Free.

stclair/sound/street/scape at b current - 10am to 4pm
Studio 251, Artscape Wychwood Barns

An interactive artistic experience led by creation artist Rehaset. Inspired by the AfriCanadian history of the St Clair West neighbourhood. PWYC.

St Clair Ave Baptist Church Community Day and Open House

11am to 6pm

152 Wychwood Ave

Enjoy historical displays, a variety of free activities and games for all ages. Free.

Open House at St Matthew's United Church - 10am to noon

729 St Clair Ave W

Learn more about the remarkable history of this church through a display and tour of the sanctuary. Free.

Stained Glass Windows Tour at St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church - 11am to 4pm

611 St Clair Ave W

Come to view the amazing stained glass windows, or just to take a rest during the busy weekend. Free.

Tollkeeper's Cottage Tour - 11am to 5pm

750 Davenport Road

This Cottage is amongst the oldest buildings in Toronto. Docents in period dress will explain the road system of the time and the life of typical hardworking Torontonians. Admission by donation.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15

Historic Exhibit - Our Past is Our Present - 9am to 5pm

Barn 2

An exhibit drawing on rarely seen archival images and contemporary photographs that portray the changing identity of St Clair over the past 100 years. Free.

TTC Advertising Exhibit - A Sign of the Times - 7pm to 9pm

The Community Gallery, Corner of Wychwood and Benson

Journey through time while viewing TTC advertisements and other artefacts that reflect the impact of world events on our city, our social norms and our values over the past seventy years. Free.

Storytellers - Tell Me a Story - 11am to Noon and 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Wychwood Theatre, Artscape Wychwood Barns

Enjoy stories created and delivered by professional storytellers who have woven historical facts into original tales. All ages. Free.

Silent Film - Speedy featuring Harold Lloyd - 4pm to 6pm

Wychwood Theatre, Artscape Wychwood Barns

Silent Sundays @ the Revue Cinema presents a silent film featuring a streetcar of course! Live music accompaniment. Free.

Scavenger Hunt - 11am to 4:30pm

Pick up your clue booklet at the WBCA table in Barn 2 and set out to discover historically significant locations around the neighbourhood. Free.

Ride the Historic PCC Streetcar - noon to 4pm

St Clair Ave W - Bathurst to Lansdowne Loop

Join Toronto transit and history experts Greg Gormick and Steve Munro as you take a free ride on an historic TTC streetcar. Free.

Tour the Historic Peter Witt Streetcar - Noon to 4pm
Oakwood Streetcar Loop - near Robina

Join experts Doug May and Gord McQuat in a tour of the historic Peter Witt streetcar, circa 1921. Free.

Walking Tour - St Clair West: The Growth of a Streetcar Suburb 1:30pm
Meet outside the south entrance to St Clair W subway station.

Join this 1.5 hour walking tour through the neighbourhood. Lead by WBCA volunteers Diana Sernick and Sheryl Mitchell. Part of the official Heritage Toronto Tour schedule. Donations encouraged.

Open House at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church

1pm to 6pm

213 Winona Dr.

Explore this intimate church and enjoy a "Russian Taste on St Clair" prepared by the Sisterhood of the Parish. Free.

St Clair West "Rockin' the Rocket" Sidewalk Sale and Celebrations - Noon to 5pm

St Clair Ave W between Bathurst and Dufferin Streets

Stroll along St Clair and enjoy entertainment, window displays, commemorative menu items and more. Hosted by the area's 3 BIA's.

Skills For Change Open House - 9am to 3pm

791 St Clair Ave W

Skills For Change has been serving the immigrant community for over 30 years. Stop by to learn more about the work they are doing. Free.

Family Activities with St Alban's Boys and Girls Club
10am to 4pm
Artscape Wychwood Barns

Come enjoy a selection of fun Centennial-themed activities, including face-painting, carnival games, and performances. Free.

stclair/sound/street/scape at b current - 10am to 4pm
Studio 251, Artscape Wychwood Barns

An interactive artistic experience led by creation artist Rehaset. Inspired by the AfriCanadian history of the St Clair West neighbourhood. PWYC.

St Clair Ave Baptist Church Community Day and Open House

11am to 3pm

152 Wychwood Ave

Enjoy historical displays, a variety of free activities and games for all ages. Free.

Open House at St Matthew's United Church - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

729 St Clair Ave W

Learn more about the remarkable history of this church through a display and tour of the sanctuary. Free.

Stained Glass Windows Tour at St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church - 1pm to 4pm

611 St Clair Ave W

Come to view the amazing stained glass windows, or just to take a rest during the busy weekend. Free.

Tollkeeper's Cottage Tour - 11am to 5pm

750 Davenport Road

This Cottage is amongst the oldest buildings in Toronto. Docents in period dress will explain the road system of the time and the life of typical hardworking Torontonians. Admission by donation.

City Cider - Noon to 4pm

Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd

Not Far From the Tree and the Spadina Museum present a fun-filled harvest celebration in an urban heritage orchard. Treats, live music, performances and of course cider! Tours of the gardens and the mansion. Adults $5, children under 12 free.

Pop-Up Concerts - The Wychwood Clarinet Choir - 1pm to 3pm

Various locations along St Clair Ave W

Random acts of art will feature popular jazz and classical favourites. Free.

Open House at St Clare's Roman Catholic Church
1:30pm to 5pm

1118 St Clair Ave W

Also celebrating their Centennial this year, come take a guided tour of the church. Free.

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THANK-YOU!

The WBCA would like to extend a huge thank-you to all of our sponsors, for their generous support and encouragement.

Thank-you Volunteers!

A HUGE thank-you to all of our wonderful and dedicated volunteers. A celebration of this magnitude could never have been achieved without their enthusiasm, vision and dedication. The people of this community owe you a debt of gratitude.