Seniors singing for seniors
Dressed in red blazers, the women walked out in single file, while men, wearing black shirts with red bow ties, followed behind. The show was about to commence. The Scarborough Village Singers choir performed at…
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Happy New Year, Scarborough!
Stuck for ideas on where and how to ring in the New Year? Here’s the Scarborough Observer’s guide to some of the celebrations going on around town.
Former Canadian Idol star hosts concerts for Philippine relief
A former Canadian Idol is using her talent to raise money for the Philippines.
The magic of Quidditch hits UTSC
Cold weather and snowfall did not stop students at UTSC from participating in a familiar game to Harry Potter fans: Quidditch.
Finding deeper meaning in Christmas carols
This time of year is often when people gather to sing Christmas carols. Everyone knows the words, but do we know the origins of the songs?
Santa Claus jingles all the way to Scarborough Town Centre
Helps bring You better watch out, you better not cry, Scarborough residents, because Santa Claus and his reindeer have already come to Scarborough Town Centre. Planet Santa arrived at the mall on Nov. 12, bringing…
Toronto gets infected with zombie 5K
CPR makes you undead. That’s the motto of the Running Dead, a five-kilometre obstacle course that pitches humans against zombies that took place on Sunday. The run was in the heart of Toronto at Riverdale Park East and was attended by many participants.
Friends of the Guild Park and Gardens set to celebrate
On Nov. 16, the Friends of the Guild Park and Gardens is hosting its first public reception to celebrate the year’s achievements, including becoming a finalist for the 2013 Community Heritage Award.
Toronto Orienteering Club combines hobby with public service
The Toronto Orienteering Club consistently travels through Toronto’s park, but they thought of turning their passion into a community cleanup opportunity.
Scarborough brings back the printing press
On Saturday Sept. 28, the Scarborough Museum Youth Collective has partnered with the inPrint Collective to host interactive printmaking workshops. Visitors will also be able to take home what they make.