Monday, March 17, 2014

The Fifth Function in the Junction: A Fundraiser for Futurewatch: March 29

Function in the Junction - fundraiser for FutureWatch,   Saturday, March 29, 2014, West Toronto Masonic Temple, Toronto
Poster: The Fifth Annual Function in the Junction
Saturday, March 29, 2014, West Toronto Masonic Temple
This year’s function is about raising funds for The FutureWatch.
Poster design by MarkDallas.com

The Junction Residents Association
proudly presents


Annual Fundraiser

FUNCTION in the JUNCTION 5

All proceeds go to FutureWatch Environment and Development Education Partners, a local not-for-profit registered charitable organization, and their youth group Y-ECO Youth Environmental Community

When: Saturday, March 29, 2014

Where: West Toronto Masonic Temple

Location: 151 Annette Street, Toronto, ON M6P 1P3
(next to the Annette Public Library)

Tickets: $50

Sold in advance only at:
Agora Café (3015 Dundas St.W) &
Latitude 44 (2900 Dundas St.W)

featuring dinner provided by local restaurants

served from 6 pm till 8 pm
Silent Auction

or

$5 Admission
after 8 pm
Live Auction
Raffle
Cash Bar
Live Music by Local Artists
at 9 pm


A message from the Junction Residents' Association:

Function in the Junction #5 — Sat., March 29

JRA’s Function in the Junction #5 is coming up — evening of March 29, 2014, at the Masonic Temple, 151 Annette Street. 


This annual event centers on food, drinks, music, silent and noisy auctions, and socializing with neighbours. 

This year we will be raising funds for FutureWatch, a not-for-profit registered charitable organization, and their youth group Y-ECO Youth Environmental Community. 

Posters for Function in The Junction are appearing in Dundas St. shop windows, and tickets ($50 including dinner provided by local restaurants) are on sale at Agora Cafe and at Latitude 44. 

Dinner and silent auction begin at 6 pm, and the after-dinner events start at 8: live auction, raffles, and cash bar, with live music from 9 pm. Those who come after dinner pay just $5 at the door. 

See the event poster.

Below are the four dinner menus, get you tickets today at Agora Café, 3015 Dundas St. W.

Agora Cafe #1:
Appetizer:
Salad
Ontario apple, walnut, endive and arugula salad, with honey vinegrette

Entree:
Individual Moroccan Pie
Butternut squash, marinated in a medley of spices and roasted cranberries, shallots, pistachios, almonds and spinach, layered with Agora hummus, enveloped in layers of phyllo pastry and baked to perfection.
Served with yogurt dressing.

Agora Cafe #2:
Appetizer:

Salad
Ontario apple, walnut, endive and arugula salad, with honey vinegrette

Entree:
Chickpea and Roasted Vegetable Tagine
A selection of seasonal vegetables and chikpeas slow cooked in a medley of spices on a bed of organic brown rice (gluten free).

North of Bombay #1
Appetizer:

Onion Bhaji
Chopped onions, green peppers and spices mixed with chick pea flour.

Entree:
Butter Chicken
Marinated chicken breast cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with herbs and cream
Served with:
Aloo gobi – cauliflower (gob(h)i) and potatoes (aloo) cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices.
Rice pulao - saffron basmati rice with vegetables.
Nan - unleavened bread made with white flour.
Mango chutney and lime pickle.

North of Bombay #2
Appetizer:

Onion Bhaji
Chopped onions, green peppers and spices mixed with chick pea flour.

Entree:
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with herbs and cream
Served with:
Aloo gobi – cauliflower (gob(h)i) and potatoes (aloo) cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices.
Rice pulao - saffron basmati rice with vegetables.
Nan - unleavened bread made with white flour.
Mango chutney and lime pickle.

Image: The Fifth Annual Function in the Junction Dinner Menus
Saturday, March 29, 2014, West Toronto Masonic Temple
Credit: Junction Residents Association


About Y-Eco – Youth Environmental Community

Y-Eco – Youth Environmental Community, is a youth community club part and parcel of FutureWatch EDEP, involving environmentally passionate youth to take active leadership in the betterment of the planet and building a more knowledgable, eco-conscious foundation in the community!

Watch a YouTube video, FutureWatch EDEP,  to find out more about this organization.


Celebrate Earth Hour

On Saturday March 29th at 8:30pm, millions of people across the world are switching off lights for one hour - to celebrate their commitment to the planet.

Monday, March 10, 2014

The Junction Music Festival 2014: Call for Musicians

Poster: The Junction Music Festival Call for Musicians
Starting March 1st - Closing May 15th, 2014
Preference will be given to local talent

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

The Junction Music Festival is putting out a call for musicians starting March 1st.

Apply now to play at the Junction Music Festival,
which will be held Saturday, September 20, 2014!

Apply online: thejunctionmusicfestival.com/apply-2014/

Application deadline - May 15th, 2014.

Preference will be given to local talent
 
More details can be found at www.thejunctionmusicfestival.com

Spread the word #junctionTO!



YouTube Video: Highlights from The Junction Music Festival, September 21, 2013 
The clouds cleared and west end music fans were treated to a a diverse, eclectic selection of music including Young Running, Polaris nominee Zaki Ibrahim, Annabelle Chvostek, and Dirty Penny. 
Highlight of the night - Ottawa based show band "The Peptides" and the strange stage performance by the lead singer from Dirty Penny. 
Only in the Junction. 
Published by JimmysWorldVideo