Reminder: Annual General Meeting this Thursday

This is a reminder that the Annual General Meeting of the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association will be held at 7:30 pm on October 25, 2007, at the St. Joseph’s Church hall (260 Herkimer Street). Parking and access to the hall are off Herkimer Street.

Full details are available here.

We look forward to seeing you Thursday!

Bad Dog Cafe Liquor License: An Open Letter to the Community

This is an open letter to the Kirkendall community from Jeremy Barrett, who is seeking to purchase the Bad Dog Cafe.

Dear Resident:

My name is Jeremy Barrett. I am a chef by trade and am currently looking to purchase the Bad Dog Cafe and extend the hours into dinner. To make it a viable business opportunity for me I would require a liquor license.

I know there has been concern in the community towards licensed establishments. As a chef, my business would naturally be focused on the food. However, it is my experience that most diners enjoy a glass of fine wine or a premium beer with their meal. My hours of operation would be no later than 9 p.m. on the patio and 10 p.m. for the restaurant itself and I would be more than willing to sign an agreement with the Kirkendall Community Association stating that my hours of operation would not change.

Also, if there were any concern about a subsequent owner taking over the liquor license and extending the hours, I would be quite happy to sign an agreement stating that I would personally cancel my liquor license to ensure the next owner would be required to go through the entire process of obtaining a new license thereby giving the community the opportunity to review the situation.

I will be attending the Kirkendall Community Association annual meeting on October 25th and would be pleased to discuss any concerns and answer any questions you may have. I look forward to joining your community and would invite your patronage at the Bad Dog Café to enjoy a new local dining experience.

Sincerely,

Chef Jeremy Barrett

On behalf of the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association I’d like to thank Chef Barrett for taking the time to address the community in this way. His upfront approach is refreshing and greatly appreciated!

Post Carbon Cities: An Event at the First Unitarian Church

The Spirit of Red Hill Valley 3rd Annual Lecture is taking place at the First Unitarian Church at 170 Dundurn Street South on Monday, November 12, at 7:30 pm.

The subject is Post Carbon Cities: Planning for Climate and Energy Uncertainty. Guest speaker Daniel Lerch will be presenting, along with a panel that includes Richard Gilbert, Fred Eisenberger, Sonja Macdonald, and Mark Chamberlain.

Full details can be found on the poster (PDF).

Annual General Meeting – October 25, 2007

The Annual General Meeting of the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association will be held at 7:30 pm on October 25, 2007, at the St. Joseph’s Church hall (260 Herkimer Street). Parking and access to the hall are off Herkimer Street.

This is your chance to meet with the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association and your neighbours to discuss the issues that affect your neighbourhood.

Board members that are standing for re-election will be voted on, and there will be an opportunity for new board members to be chosen. As well, renowned poet and Governor General’s Literary Awards finalist (2004) John Terpstra will give a presentation.

Also on the agenda:

• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• KNA announcement on an exciting new partnership with Ryerson School
• Councillor Brian McHattie to discuss the situation with the vacant building at 220 Dundurn Street (across from the LCBO), the Kirkendall Traffic Study, and other issues
• KNA announcement of the winner of the KNA logo contest
• And more…

Nothing affects your day-to-day life more than issues at the local level, and nothing is more local than your Kirkendall neighbourhood!