Neighbours cultivate 'most friendly' street with annual party
They'll be dancing in the street this weekend in East York.The residents of Queensdale Street are throwing their ninth annual street party Saturday, Aug. 20.The neighbourhood gathering was launched in 1999 by former residents who wanted to bring neighbours - old and new - together to get to know each other better, have fun, and enjoy some food."We saw lots of children, teens, middle age and seniors with diverse backgrounds had a really great time and built very positive and supportive relationships that would make the most friendly Queensdale Street," said Gary Malkowski. "The bottom line is to have lots of fun and get to know each other on the street."The responsibility for organizing the event passes from family to family each year and this year the Malkowskis are at the helm. The street will be closed at 1 p.m. and the party starts a half-hour later.There are a variety of activities planned for the day, including swimming, basketball, table tennis, a youth hip-hop performance and a demonstration of solar power for the home."There will be lots to do all afternoon, including games, activities, crafts, bouncing castle, candy floss and visiting neighbours who will cook burgers and hotdogs along with a pot luck," Malkowski said.There will be a parade at 2 p.m. beginning at the west end of the street; participants are urged to wear something fun or decorate their bikes for the festive march. The barbecue and potluck is scheduled to begin around 5 p.m. while the music and dancing for adults and teens gets underway during the evening, and the movie for kids begins after dark. Between 30 and 40 families live on the street and most of them participate in the street party each year. Former residents and dignitaries such as the local councillors, MPs, MPPs and the mayor are invited. The party also features the return of the swap table for toys, sports gear and children's clothing. New this year is the solar power demonstration by Jim Purvis, a Queensdale resident. He found many of his neighbours are interested in learning ways they can make use of solar technology. Queensdale is located near Coxwell Avenue, north of Danforth Avenue.
The residents of Queensdale Street are throwing their ninth annual street party Saturday, Aug. 20.
The neighbourhood gathering was launched in 1999 by former residents who wanted to bring neighbours - old and new - together to get to know each other better, have fun, and enjoy some food.
"We saw lots of children, teens, middle age and seniors with diverse backgrounds had a really great time and built very positive and supportive relationships that would make the most friendly Queensdale Street," said Gary Malkowski. "The bottom line is to have lots of fun and get to know each other on the street."
The responsibility for organizing the event passes from family to family each year and this year the Malkowskis are at the helm. The street will be closed at 1 p.m. and the party starts a half-hour later.
There are a variety of activities planned for the day, including swimming, basketball, table tennis, a youth hip-hop performance and a demonstration of solar power for the home.
"There will be lots to do all afternoon, including games, activities, crafts, bouncing castle, candy floss and visiting neighbours who will cook burgers and hotdogs along with a pot luck," Malkowski said.
There will be a parade at 2 p.m. beginning at the west end of the street; participants are urged to wear something fun or decorate their bikes for the festive march. The barbecue and potluck is scheduled to begin around 5 p.m. while the music and dancing for adults and teens gets underway during the evening, and the movie for kids begins after dark.
Between 30 and 40 families live on the street and most of them participate in the street party each year. Former residents and dignitaries such as the local councillors, MPs, MPPs and the mayor are invited.
The party also features the return of the swap table for toys, sports gear and children's clothing.
New this year is the solar power demonstration by Jim Purvis, a Queensdale resident. He found many of his neighbours are interested in learning ways they can make use of solar technology.
Queensdale is located near Coxwell Avenue, north of Danforth Avenue.
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