2008 Community Festivals and Special Events Investment Program Business Improvement Areas Economic Development

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1 Attachment 2: 2008 Community Festivals and Special Events Investment Program Business Improvement Areas Economic Development Applicant # 1 Albion Islington Square BIA Ward: Ward 1 Albion Islington Fusion of Taste This all-ages event will feature food, fashion, free live bands, a Bollywood movie show case and a taste of the area restaurants at Albion and Islington. 20, July 19, 2008 $10,000 $TBD $TBD $ 3,000 $3,000 $2,700 An allocation of $2, is recommended for the Albion Islington Square BIA Albion Islington Fusion of Taste event. 2nd year of eligibility.

2 Applicant # 2 Beach BIA Ward: Ward 32 Celebrate the Beach Festival A festival to celebrate the Beach with bands, buskers, vintage streetcar with entertainer, food tasting booths, sidewalk sales, bike rodeo, historic walking tours, contests, give-aways and artists and artisans. The event will take place along the Queen Street East sidewalks in the BIA. 2,000 5, Sept. 27, 2008 $14,900 $1,000 $TBD $1,800 $4,000 $1,620 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Beach BIA Celebrate the Beach Festival event. 2nd year of eligibility.

3 Applicant # 3 Bloorcourt Village BIA Ward: Ward 18 and Ward19 9 th Annual Sidewalk Sale and Music Festival A festival featuring free entertainment with musicians and bands, town crier, fashion show, face painting, and a photo contest. The festival will take place along Bloor Street West, between Dufferin and Montrose Streets. 5, June 21, 2008 $27,000 $4,500 $TBD - Pending 2007 Event Allocation 2008 Amount Requested 2008 Amount Recommended $1,800 $2,500 $1,620 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Bloorcourt Village BIA for the 9 th Annual Sidewalk Sale and Music Festival event. 4 th and final year of eligibility.

4 Applicant # 4 Bloor-Yorkville BIA Ward: Ward 27 Bloor-Yorkville Icefest This event will include the installation of ice sculptures throughout the BIA neighbourhood, with a live ice sculpting competition in the Village of Yorkville Park. Shop with Heart will take place on the Saturday of the festival, with participating retailers donating a portion of proceeds to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 7, February 19-22, 2009 $97,850 $30,975 $90,400 N/A $10,000 $1,800 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Bloor-Yorkville BIA Bloor-Yorkville Icefest event. 2 nd year of eligibility. (2006 was the first year for this event, with an allocation of $2, )

5 Applicant # 5 Downtown Yonge BIA Ward: Ward 27 Winter Magic (A Series of Holiday Events) Winter Magic is a combination of two concurrent winter events within the BIA: Winter Kidzfest and Window Wonderland. Winter Kidzfest (November 29-30, 2008) is a weekend for children including performances by children s entertainers, a craft station, rides, etc. Window Wonderland (November 10 to December 3, 2008) will pair students from the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management with BIA business members to design competitive seasonal window displays on the theme Bringing Back the Holiday Magic. 10, Nov , 2008 and Nov. 10 to Dec. 3, 2008 $95,016 $25,000 $TBD - Pending 2007 Event Allocation 2008 Amount Requested 2008 Amount Recommended $1,910 $10,000 $1,720 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Downtown Yonge BIA for the Winter Magic event. 2 nd year of eligibility.

6 Applicant # 6 Dundas West BIA Ward: Ward 18 Samba on Dundas Events will take place at various corners of the BIA (Dundas and Brock/Dufferin/Gladstone) and will feature roving Samba percussion music. A musical performance will be held at Dundas and Sheridan. A sidewalk sale and barbeque will also be held August 17, 2008 $15,300 $4,200 $TBD - Pending 2007 Event Allocation 2008 Amount Requested 2008 Amount Recommended New application $6,000 $1,000 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Dundas West BIA Samba on Dundas event. 1st year of eligibility.

7 Applicant # 7 Forest Hill Village BIA Ward: Ward 21, Ward 22 Forest Hill Village BIA Photography Contest The BIA will hold a photography contest in conjunction with the CONTACT Toronto Photography Festival. The contest is open to everyone and runs from February 29 th to April 15 th, with a theme of history and memory in Forest Hill Village. A gala, open to the public, will be held to display the grand prize winners. Winning entries will then be showcased in the windows of participating BIA merchants and local galleries from May 7 th to May 13 th, May 7 th to 13 th, $7, $0 $TBD New application $2,000 $1,000 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Forest Hill Village BIA Forest Hill Village BIA Photography Contest event. 1st year of eligibility.

8 Applicant # 8 Kennedy Road BIA Ward: Ward 37 Kennedy Road Dollar Days A one day sale of Kennedy Road Dollars is proposed at a single location at Winston Churchill C.I. at Lawrence and Kennedy. Music, refreshments and booths will be set up at this location to promote local businesses, and the Dorset Park Community organization. Upon approval of the allocation, the BIA proposes to sell $80, of Kennedy Road Dollars at 15% discount for a cost of $68, The request to the City includes $20, of which $8, would be used for promotion and advertising, and the remaining $12, for the repayment of the retailers. TBD TBD Summer 2008 $28,000 $0 $0 New Event $20,000 $0 No allocation is recommended for the Kennedy Road BIA. CFSE program funds are not intended to be used to reimburse retailers for discount or sales promotions. If the BIA would like to re-develop the proposal focusing on community activities within the commercial area, further consideration could be given at the appeals stage of the CFSE Investment Program process. Not Eligible for the Community Festivals and Special Events Investment Program.

9 Applicant # 9 Kingsway BIA Ward: Ward 5 Taste of the Kingsway Festival This annual festival, now in its 11 th year, is held along Bloor Street West from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Road. The event features food from over 30 Kingsway restaurants and entertainment, including a beer and wine garden, fashion show, dog show, harvest market, artisan and crafters pavilions, stage performances, etc. 250, Sept. 5 6, 2008 $180,500 $74,000 $TBD $4,500 $10,000 $4,050 An allocation of $4, is recommended for the Kingsway BIA for the Taste of the Kingsway event. Although the budget has now grown to over $100,000.00, the attendance figures and success of this event merit continued support under the CFSE Investment program. 3rd year of eligibility.

10 Applicant # 10 Liberty Village BIA Ward: Ward 14, Ward 19 Liberty Village s Free Speech Series The Liberty Village BIA plans to arrange speakers on topics of interest to the business community with presentations from distinguished speakers. Attendance will be open to all, and event promotion will reach beyond the BIA. Presentations will take place in local hospitality venues, and may include breakfast, lunch or after-work sessions with a focus on networking opportunities. Expected Attendance Number of Volunteers Event Date(s) TBD $13,000 $5,000 $TBD - Pending New Event $3,000 $1,000 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Liberty Village BIA for the Liberty Village s Free Speech Series event. 1st year of eligibility.

11 Applicant # 11 Mimico by the Lake BIA Ward: Ward Mimico Summer Festival The event is planned to celebrate the recent opening of the Mimico Linear Waterfront Park and the opening of the path. The event will feature musicians, a play area for children, face painting, refreshments, etc. 2, July 19, 2008 $17,200 $0 $750 + TBD New application $6,500 $1,700 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Mimico by the Lake 2008 Mimico Summer Festival event. 1 st year of eligibility.

12 Applicant # 12 Mimico Village BIA Ward: Ward 6 Mimico Village BIA Tulip Festival This event centers around the unveiling of annual four foot tall tulips painted by various community groups and children in the area. The event includes entertainment, music and food and has become an annual tradition May 27, 2008 $9,155 $0 $0 N/A $1,000 $900 An allocation of $ is recommended for the Mimico Village BIA Mimico Village BIA Tulip Festival event. 2nd year of eligibility. (2006 was the first year of eligibility, with $1, allocated for the event.)

13 Applicant # 13 Mirvish Village BIA Ward: Ward 19, Ward 20 Mirvish Village Pedestrian Sundays Mirvish Village will host 3 car-free Sundays (the 2 nd Sunday in June, July and August) to transform the neighbourhood streets to a venue that will showcase and celebrate the collective talents of the neighbourhood, bringing culture to the street. Activities will include music, performances by the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, a local farmer s market and sidewalk sale. 3, June 8, July 13 and August 10, 2008 $10,781 $250 $TBD New application $5,000 $1,700 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Mirvish Village BIA Mirvish Village Pedestrian Sundays event. 1st year of eligibility.

14 Applicant # 14 Pape Village BIA Ward: Ward 29 Pape Village BIA Holiday Celebration & Festival Event Description The event will include a celebration of the holidays to take place in December featuring family friendly activities and a musical concert. Efforts will be made to highlight various ethnic holidays to make this event more appealing to the multi-cultural community. Indoor activities will include cookie decorating, ornament making, face painting, story telling, carolling, arts and crafts, visits with Santa and/or animated characters, etc. Outdoor activities will include wagon rides, ice carving, sports, etc December 6, 2008 $24,000 $1,000 $6,000 New application $10,000 $1,000 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Pape Village BIA Pape Village BIA Holiday Celebration & Festival event. 1st year of eligibility.

15 Applicant # 15 Queens Quay Harbourfront BIA Ward: Ward Winter Celebration The event will feature boat cruises with Santa, hockey, soccer, basketball and golf games in HTO Park, ice sculptors, holiday craft making and decorating, music and more. 5,000 6 December 14, 2008 $77,000 $67,000 $25,500 + TBD $1,800 $10,000 $1,620 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Queens Quay Harbourfront BIA 2008 Winter Celebration event. 2 nd year of eligibility.

16 Applicant # 16 Riverside BIA Ward: Ward 30 Celebrate with Us! The event is based around the Riverdale Art Walk and will run for two days, June 8 th and 9 th, Activities will take place from 630 Queen Street East to Jimmie Simpson Park, and Munroe Street will be closed for entertainment. Activities will include face painting, live music, children s activities and more. 1, June 7 and 8, 2008 $16,500 $0 $0 New application $8,000 $1,700 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Riverside BIA Celebrate with Us! event. 1st year of eligibility.

17 Applicant # 17 Roncesvalles Village BIA Ward: Ward 14 Roncesvalles Polish Festival This event includes live Polish cultural performers and entertainment on three stages, a Harvest Parade, a street dance, craft and art display areas, beer and vodka gardens, a midway and skateboard park, and food stations offering samples. 75, , September 12, 13 and 14, 2008 $126,481 $127,000 $0 $2,260 $5,000 $2,035 An allocation of $2, is recommended for the Roncesvalles Village BIA Roncesvalles Polish Festival event. Although the budget has now grown to over $100,000.00, the attendance figures and success of this event merit continued support under the CFSE Investment program. 4 th and final year of eligibility.

18 Applicant # 18 St. Clair Gardens BIA Ward: Ward 17 St. Clair Gardens Festival of Lights This event is a lighting ceremony to be held in St. Clair Gardens Parkette. A Christmas tree and display will be will be lit up for the season. Entertainment will include a D.J., singer and refreshments. Expected Attendance Number of Event Date(s) Volunteers 10 November 14, 2008 $2,500 $TBD $0 New Event $1,225 $0 No allocation is recommended for the St. Clair Gardens BIA Festival of Lights event. This BIA has access to the Shop St. Clair (SSC) sponsorship program, which provides funds for new events and festival activities as a mitigating measure during the streetcar track construction. Due to the heavy demand for the 2008 CFSE Investment Program, exceptions cannot be made to the program guidelines which state that allocations are not to be provided for programs where duplicate funding is available from other sources. Therefore, the St. Clair Gardens BIA is encouraged to include a funding request for this event in their SSC program application. 1st year of eligibility.

19 Applicant # 19 St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA Ward: Ward 28 Woofstock This festival is described as the largest outdoor festival for dogs, with close to 100,000 to 120,000 participants. Admission is free for this event, which will include entertainment, educational presentations, demonstrations, activities and a consumer show. The festival will take place on Wellington Street between Church and Leader Lane, Berczy Park, Front Street from Scott to Church to Jarvis Street, Market Street North of the Esplanade to Colborne Street and Market Lane Park. 120, June 7 and 8, 2008 $94,689 $86,000 $222,700 + TBD $4,500 $10,000 $4,050 An allocation of $4, is recommended for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Market BIA Woofstock event. 3rd year of eligibility.

20 Applicant # 20 Village of Islington BIA Ward: Ward 5 Paint the Street! This one-day event, now in its second year, will be a community celebration of the visual and performing arts. Events will take place along Dundas Street West, from Kipling to Islington. There will be a children s program with clowns, face painters, storytelling and interactive art projects. The festival will also feature musicians, magicians, mimes, and a classic car show. 10, June 7, 2008 $25,125 $22,625 $3,900 + TBD 2007 Event 2008 Amount 2007 Amount $2,600 $2,500 $2,340 An allocation of $2, is recommended for the Village of Islington BIA Paint the Street! event. 2nd year of eligibility.

21 Applicant # 21 Wexford Heights BIA Ward: Ward 37 Taste of Lawrence Festival Event activities include live entertainment, musicians, vendors village, food items, sidewalk sale, arts and crafts for children, clowns, midway, skateboarding park and inflatables. The event will take place along Lawrence Avenue East from Crockford Boulevard to just east of Warden Avenue within the Wexford Heights BIA. 150, July 4, 5, and 6, 2008 $103,300 $55,000 $TBD $2,200 $2,000 $1,980 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Wexford Heights BIA Taste of Lawrence Festival. Although the budget has now grown to over $100,000.00, the attendance figures and success of this event merit continued support under the CFSE Investment program. 4 th and final year of eligibility.

22 Applicant # 22 Wychwood Heights BIA Ward: Ward 21 Wychwood Farmers Market This event will launch a farmers market that specializes in organic and locally grown merchandise. The farmers market was tested in 2007 and was very successful. The event will include buskers, balloons, face painting and food preparation demonstration May 24, 2008 $4,980 $2,600 $0 New application $2,400 $0 No allocation is recommended for the Wychwood Heights BIA Wychwood Farmers Market event. This BIA has access to the Shop St. Clair (SSC) sponsorship program, which provides funds for new events and festival activities as a mitigating measure during the streetcar track construction. Due to the heavy demand for the 2008 CFSE Investment Program, exceptions cannot be made to the program guidelines which state that allocations are not to be provided for programs where duplicate funding is available from other sources. Therefore, the Wychwood Heights BIA is encouraged to include a funding request for this event in their SSC program application. 1 st year of eligibility.

23 Applicant # 23 Yonge Lawrence Village BIA Ward: Ward 16, Ward 25 Village Day Street Festival This event will take place within the BIA along Yonge Street from Lawrence Avenue to Yonge Boulevard, and will feature a sidewalk sale with displays, over 20 bands and performers, balloons, face painting buskers, magicians, and family activities. 2,500 to 3,500 0 June 14, 2008 $28,375 $3,750 $0 $1,800 $5,000 $1,620 An allocation of $1, is recommended for the Young Lawrence Village BIA Village Day Street Festival event. 3rd year of eligibility.

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