LVBIA Newsworthy

Career opportunity in sales, design, customer service and administration  

A Liberty Village firm is accepting resumes for a job opening they have for a career involving sales, design, customer service and administration in one job. It can lead to a management position within 2 years, managing all day-to-day operations of their showroom in Canada and act as our rep/designer for all of their Canadian customers.

Job qualifications:
-    Education in interior design or related field;
-    At least 1 year of experience in interior design;
-    Knowledge and experience in business and account management as well as customer service;
-    Experience with “Google Sketch Up” to draw up Floor Plans and furniture projects;
-    Physical attendance in our show room on a daily basis is a requirement;
-    Meet with clients onsite or at the showroom to present our products and solutions and gather requirements;
-    Ability and ambition to excel and run the Canadian office within 2 years;
-    Excellent communication and computer skills is required;
-    Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, who may be able to work with no or little direction at the office

Forward your resume to: saty@framedisplays.com

Scholarship opportunity from the Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) of 14 Division Toronto Police Service (TPS) – community partners needed to support this program

This 14 Division CPLC Scholarship Program will award a scholarship to a deserving young person who lives or goes to school within the boundaries of the Toronto Police Services 14 Division and who is engaged in making this community a safer place to be.  The 14 Division CPLC is hoping to raise $5000 this year to provide scholarships for two students.  The successful student must demonstrate financial need and must articulate a positive vision for community safety initiatives.   Matching Scholarships will be offered through Ryerson, the University of Toronto, York University, OCAD University, Humber College, George Brown College and Seneca College, to support the students second year of studies at these institutions.    

Community partners are being sought to support this scholarship program.  This Scholarship benefits us all by recognizing and rewarding youth who make our communities safer through active volunteerism, advocacy and leadership.  Please consider supporting this Scholarship initiative.  Financial donations of any amount will be accepted (tax receipts will be issued). 

Contact the LVBIA lynn@lvbia.com for further information on the scholarship and for details on how to make payment.  

We say goodbye to Canada Bread.

Canada Bread ceased operations in Liberty Village on February 3, 2012.  The smell of their fresh bread is a memory now, along with the dance of the Canada Bread trucks at the various Liberty Street intersections.  There will be no more of their community bar-b-q’s in support of the United Way, and no more bakery sales where all of their bread products were priced at $1.  There will be no more school groups passing through Liberty Village after a tour of the bread production plant.  The site of workers clad in white overalls and hair nets will not be seen again.  The south end of Liberty Village seems quieter now.  We already miss you Canada Bread!

Canada Bread was an important part of the history of Liberty Village. 

Dufferin St. reconstruction begins March 2012.

Toronto Transportation is reconstructing Dufferin Street from the Gates of Exhibition Place (Springhurst Avenue) to Queen St West.  Construction begins in March and completes mid August, in time for the start of the annual CNE.  The road, sidewalks, TTC streetcar tracks and water mains will be replaced to improve the functionality, safety, and the overall visual appeal of Dufferin Street (which is always on Toronto’s worst roads list). New trees will be planted and the tree beds of the existing mature trees will be improved. 

The LVBIA is taking opportunity, as part of this construction project, to cost share with the City on installing a few “gateway” improvements that will make this part of Liberty Village more welcoming.  

There will be times when traffic will be affected by the construction, including a short time when Dufferin Street will be in one direction only.  We will keep you advised of any impacts to traffic and TTC. 

Aroma Espresso Bar was founded in 1994, and has been making Israel’s best-tasting coffee since. Aroma Espresso Bar opened their first Canadian branch in 2007 in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood with gourmet coffee, fresh and healthy food, a pleasant atmosphere and great service. Visit the new Liberty Village location to enjoy premium coffee, fresh delicious salads, a large variety of healthy sandwiches, competitive prices, contemporary décor, and devoted service.

Liberty Village Aroma Espresso Bar

120 Lynn Williams Street
Toronto, ON M6K 3P6

(647) 352-7700

www.aroma.ca

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

MyMarket weekly Liberty Village farmers market seeking Market Manager for 2012 season!

Duties include promotion, support, and some set-up / tear-down; setup the info tent, provide info to shoppers about the market and the MyPick program, work with farmers to ensure smooth operation of the market, pay musicians, set out A-Frame signs, create posts on Facebook and Twitter each market day. Ideally the manager resides locally as the Sunday day begins at 7:30am (ends at 2:30pm). 

The weekly MyMarket Liberty Village farmers market operates on Sunday’s from 9am to 2pm, June through October.  The market springs up on the Green P parking lot at Liberty St and Atlantic Ave.  The market offerings grow as the Ontario growing season grows! 

For more details on the Market Manager position or to show your interest please contact Diana at diana.mymarket@gmail.com or 647-898-1492.  MyMarket Liberty Village, June through October, Sunday’s, 9am to 2pm, corner of Liberty St and Atlantic Ave. 

Village Family Health Team, in Liberty Village

The Village Family Health Team’s (FHT) doors are open, in Liberty Village.

The Family Health Team (FHT) will have 7 physicians supported by a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurses, a Social Worker, a Dietitian and a Clinical Pharmacist, providing primary care core services: Health Assessments, Diagnosis and Treatment, Primary Reproductive Care, Primary Mental Health care, Primary Palliative Care, Service Coordination and referral, Patient Education/health promotion and disease prevention, Pre-post-natal care and obstetrical care, arrangements for around-the-clock care, Chronic Disease Management programs and Health promotion and disease prevention programs.

In addition to primary care core services, the FHT will have four priority programs: Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes, Child and Family Health, Mental Health and Addictions and Wellness Promotion, Illness Prevention and Screening.

Village Family Health Team
416-599-VFHT(8348)
171 East Liberty St. Unit 102
in the Liberty Market Building
(facing East Liberty St., south side)   
www.villagefht.ca

Liberty Village Eye Care – for health, for vision, for style

Liberty Village Eye Care provides a unique experience in eye care, combining exceptional eye health care, service and fashion. They value their patient relationships and strive to improve your quality of life. With the latest in technology, they provide eye exams, contact lenses and eyewear. Their frames are artistic and fun - you’ll love the selection.

The mission of Liberty Village Eye Care is simple. They care genuinely about their patients – who you are, what you see, and how you look.

Liberty Village Eye Care
Dr. Alyssa Markowitz, Optometrist 
416-588-8688  
1209 King St West, # 3
(just east of Subway Sandwich)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30-5:30
info@libertyvillageeyecare.com    
www.libertyvillageeyecare.com 

Thank you to all the Woo Girls, Dancing Queens, Schmoozers, Close Talkers, and more, who attended the 8th annual Give Me Liberty after work party, held on Thursday June 9, 2011.  The atmosphere was relaxing, the food was appetizing, the conversation was engaging and the beer was flowing…it doesn’t get any better!

The Liberty Village BIA gratefully acknowledges and thanks our 2011 sponsors:
Beanfield Metroconnect
Kevric Ontario Real Estate
Toronto Carpet Factory
First Capital Realty
Abe Gitalis Real Estate / Dufferin Liberty Centre

and Digital Cement, for the very creative and inspirational Give Me Liberty poster series.

We thank all participants and attendees for helping to make the 2011 GML a huge success!  See you next year - June 7, 2012.