Swan Babies have arrived!

There has been so much excitement around the Lighthouse for the last 6 weeks or so. A nesting swan just under the bridge sat patiently waiting, rain or shine for her four little eggs to hatch. Sadly only two babies have survived - one born two days ago and one born yesterday. Here's a picture of them swimming around showing off. What a lovely family.

A view of the Waterfront Festival set-up.

Port Credit's going to be a "happenin' place" this weekend now that the 11th annual Mississauga Waterfront Festival is back in the newly-renovated Port Credit Memorial Park.

Here's my view of the park and the set-up that's taking place. Tom Cochrane is doing a sound check. Nice accompaniment for my lunch break.

Swoose and Mom

Thanks to Bird Bob for the picture of Baby chick Swoose - a new baby swan being raised by a goose. Swoose was abandoned as an egg and moved into the goose's nest. Hence, she has hatched and now thinks she's a goose.

Kinda like the Ugly Duckling story, don't you think?

Summer Events Kick Off

Last night the Lighthouse was hopping with media guests, local business people, volunteers and friends as the Port Credit Business Association welcomed in the summer with our annual kick-off party.

Over 200 people showed up to network and enjoy the camaraderie.



Angela Jordan, CTM Brochures with Garth from the Lighthouse Jazz Trio.

Pat Anderson, Mississauga Waterfront Festival Chair; Brenda McGarrell, PCBA Promotion Chair; Chuck Jackson, Southside Shuffle Artistic Director and Founder; John Bozzo, Paint the Town Red Chair and LaVilla Bakery owner - cutting an incredible chocolate cake with the summer events calendar as decoration.

Beatification Chair and owner of Impressionable Gifts, Lydia Ordonez-Niles, Nick Marcinkiewicz of Hiawatha Lawn Care and Marion Klinnert, PCBA Chair and owner of Private Moment Lingerie.

Noreen Lista (Old Credit Brewing Co.) Wendy Cliff and Eduardo Cordero from Axis Physiotherapy and Aldo Lista.

PCBA Vice Chair and Brogue Inn owner, Tommy Donnelly discussing the new www.portcredit.com site with designer Jesse Collins, Moxywebworks and local photographer Richard Miles ( SeeRichard's work on www.portcredit.com)

Gloria Kemp, Richards Chocolates, Deanna Insley, Skinner and Middlebrook Funeral Home and PCBA Director with Helen Goljak, realtor and member of the Mississauga Waterfront Festival board.
Southside Shuffle Chairman and local lawyer, Bruce Forth with Patti Jannetta, Artistic Director of the Mississauga Waterfront Festival.

Sephera Giron of the New Life Management Clinic with handsome husband Derrick Sullivan.

Friend of Port Credit, Debi Houghton - without her help the event would not have run so smoothly!

So Much Happening

Man, you can tell when I get busy - I don't find the time to post here. Well, that's gotta change!

As of tomorrow, June 12th, the new www.portcredit.com will be launched and live. It's a brand new look for the Port Credit website. According to website developer, Jesse Collins of Moxywebworks.com - it's cool, hip and yet still reflects Port Credit's history and heritage. Dead on, Jesse - the site is fantastic.

Thanks to many local photographers including Gene Wilburn, there are gorgeous images in the photo galleries. The site has been designed to be user-friendly with search bars so you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for - and quickly.

Events and activities are listed in easy to find format and news items are constantly scrolling on the front page. There's even a link for my blog. So I better get better at blogging, me thinks.

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FW: Krista Blondin Plays Port Credit

Friday May 4th, 2007
THE HARP PUB
9:30 start
55 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, 905-274-3277
www.theharppub.ca

________________
Krista Blondin Music

My Website: www.kristablondinband.com
My Blog: http://kristablondin.blogspot.com/

Business Development Breakfast on May 4th

Don’t miss the month Business Development Meetings held at the Crooked Cue on the first Friday of every month!

Friday, May 4^th

8-9am

The Crooked Cue

75 Lakeshore Rd. E

Plenty of free street parking (before 10am)

Join The Technology Coach, Scott Kendall as he shares information about how to “Tap into Technology” with emails, e-newsletters and blogs. Scott recently was rated “Best in the Conference” when he presented to the Provincial Business Association annual conference in Toronto. The breakfast meetings are open to everyone and cost only $5.00 per person at the door.

Stl James School Art Show, May 5th

St. James school located at 98 Wanita Road in Port Credit is hosting an art
fusion show and sale. We will be featuring over 40 artisans and vendors who
will be sharing their diverse talents from not only thier multicultural
backgrounds but also some have developmental challenges. There will be live
music throughout the show, live plants just in time for the planting season,
record your own CD using state of the art equiptment as well as a chance to
leave your artistic thumbprint on our community canvas that will be donated
by Loomis. Some proceeds for the show are going directly to The Compass Food
Bank located at Lakeshore and Benson. Admission is $2.00 for adults and
$1.00 for children 12 and under.

Special Event at River Coyote Gallery

River Coyote Gallery located at 53 Lakeshore Rd. E. is hosting a very
special exhibit.

Hello:

Would like to invite you to a very unique event we are hosting at the
gallery.

This 2 day "Trunk Show" is a special opportunity to see works by over 30
artists not regularly represented in the gallery.

The collection is comprised of over 150 original works ranging in style from
abstract to representational.

Hope you will be able to join us on either Friday May 11 5-9pm or Saturday
May 12 from noon-5pm.

I have attached an invitation, please call me if you would like more
information and feel free to bring a friend.

Look forward to seeing you.

Don Bell
Director - River Coyote Gallery
(905) 278-3337
www.rivercoyote.ca

Local House Tour Event

 

Jewels For Jesus Mission and Adoption Agency is pleased to invite you to our 1st "Breath of Life" Mississauga Spring Home Tour. 

 

Date:                Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Time:                9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission:        $20.00 per person

 

This is a self-guided tour of four special and unique properties in Mississauga.

 

For a copy of the brochure and greater details, you may call the Jewels office at 905-821-7494 or go the events section of our website at www.JewelsForJesus.net.

 

Tickets may be purchased at the Jewels office at 6655 Kitimat Road, Unit 5, at Kitchens By Design at 147 Lakeshore Rd. East, at TLC's Therapeutic Massage and Beauty Spa at 15 Mississauga Rd. S. or at Welcome Aboard Photography at 1715 Lakeshore Rd. W.

 

For more information, e-mail karen.k@JewelsForJesus.net or call the Jewels office.

 

LOBSTER FEST TIME AGAIN

ALL YOU CAN EAT LOBSTER AND CHICKEN
date:   June 2nd. sat.
time    cocktails 4:30 and the Dinner --6:30
place  St. John's Hall --2185 Stavebank
cost    $75.00 a person with tax receivable
For tickets contact Shirleybray1@yahoo.ca

 

Janis Joplin at Southside Shuffle

Have a look at local celeb, Krista Blondin’s blog for some Shuffle news!

 

Hooray-Janis Show returns to PC Southside Shuffle Main Stage!
By Krista Blondin(Krista Blondin)
I am very excited to announce my Tribute To Janis Joplin will be performing on the Main Stage at Port Credit's Southside Shuffle Jazz & Blues Festival this year! This is where we launched the first show in 2003. ...
Krista Blondin's Blog - http://kristablondin.blogspot.com/index.html

Canada Day Fireworks!

They’re happening! This July 1^st there will be fireworks in Port Credit Memorial Park. A dedicated group of local business owners have put determination behind their desire and have gone out and raised funds to make this happen.

Congratulations to John Bozzo from LaVilla Fine Foods and Bakery, Jackie Smith and Luci Tait from Roundabout Kids and the rest of the committee including Eunice Luis of Portlington Financial, Max Letham of Nova Promotional Products, Sandy Smale from the Lakeshore Corridor Community Team and Diane Goldsmith from the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival. Also on the committee - Peter Whitaker from Beachcomber Hot Tubs, John Pappas from the Crooked Cue and David Timms, community volunteer.

Watch for new developments with the big day – Canada Day – Paint the Town Red in Port Credit. http://www.paintthetownred.ca/ for information.

Commuters on the Go Train

I’ve been given the heads-up on the huge number of commuters who travel through the Port Credit Go Train Station everyday.

Port Credit Go Station is the busiest on the Lakeshore Corridor next to Union...over 8000 people a day pass thru our Station The Lakeshore Corridor has over 150,000 commuters pass by Port Credit Go Train Station on a daily basis ...this does not include the VIA rail passengers Over 300 parking spots are used daily in the Port Credit Go Transit lots. Mississauga Transit drops off 2,000-plus people daily at PC GO The park and ride facility is the busiest along the Lakeshore Corridor! Thank you to Sean Kinsella of Atlas Outdoor Advertising 17 Callender Street Toronto Ontario M6R 2H2 416 823 9725 atlasadvertising@excite.com Contact Sean if you would like to take advantage of advertising to this enormous market.

A Sensual Visit to Shazam!

Yesterday I was invited to drop in and meet with the owners and staff of the newly-relocated-to-Port Credit Hair Studio, Shazam. Little did I expect that all five of my senses would be challenged!

Sight - the newly renovated space at 106 Lakeshore Road East is beautiful. Appealing to both men and women, the space is clean, modern and well furnished with comfy leather chairs and top of the line equipment.

Taste - staff offered me delicious coffee and teas and yes, I was there long enough to enjoy both. A plate of ginger snaps and European chocolate too, mmmmhhhhh.

Sound - perfect mix of tunes playing. No birds and waterfall stuff and not club music either.

After a conversation about the history of Shazam Hair Studio (they come to Port Credit by way of Lorne Park and one of the big malls) and news of the day-to-day business of the village I was ready to leave and let them get on with clients.

The gorgeous, Sam asked me if I could stay and allow him to offer me a scalp treatment and massage. Well, how could I say no to that?!

Smell - yum, citrus and camphor. An aromatherapy experience at the same time.

Touch - definitely the best head massage I have ever experience. No rush job either - thank you Sam.

After this wonderful treatment my head was wrapped and I was left to relax under the dryer with a steamy cup of tropical green tea. Meditation or as close as I'll ever get to it, I think.

Sam offered some ideas on my hairstyle and after a new cut and styling, I left Shazam with a brand new look and a skip in my step.

Do drop in to Shazam Hair Studio. Owner Shazam and wife Stacey plus their wonderful staff members (Sam, Sass, Tess, Anthony, Deborah and Amy) would be pleased to show you around. And to Sam, hugs. www.shazamhair.com 905.271.0440

Too long quiet.....

Yes, I'm still here although the combination of March break time-off and bronchitis have distracted me from blogging.

Life as usual in Port Credit continues and with spring finally in the air the folks are coming out of their cocoons. Foot traffic through town is brisk. The Waterfront Trail is full of walkers, runners, roller bladers and cyclists. About time.

Mmmmmm......Marish's Boulangerie

I'll admit to not doing much shopping lately (the after-Christmas hiatus) but I certainly have realized by blogging how much I enjoy our local eateries.

My DH and I just enjoyed a wonderful steaming hot bowl of Muligatawny soup at Marish's Boulangerie. But we didn't stop there, we ordered one of Marish's butter tarts with coffee.

I honestly believe, truly, that these are the very best butter tarts in the entire world! Owner Mary and her talented staff only use the finest ingredients and real butter in all their baking and cooking.

You can also enjoy delicous Indian cuisine at Marish's. Mary fell in love with all things Indian when she and friend Valerie Cite had the honour of being selected to teach European cooking and baking at one of the finest hotels in India. Now Mary has the wonderful Indian chef, Michelle in every weekend cooking up all sorts of delicacies. The freezer is always well stocked if you don't get in on the weekend. Maybe I'll see you there.

Port Credit Business Association Annual General Meeting and New Budget

Last night the members of the Port Credit Business Association ratified the proposed budget for 2007 programs.

Sadly, only a small number (very small number) of the over 500 eligible voters turned out. (Does that mean they're happy?) I'm never quite sure if apathy is a good or bad thing.

The board presented a budget of $313,015.00 to promote and beautify Port Credit. The membership voted an additional $10,000.00 for Canada Day fireworks bringing the final budget to $323,015.00.

It's wonderful how local business owners voluntarily tax themselves to invest in the community. I'm sure many people think the flowers, banners, festivals, free-parking in December, networking events, street cleaning and streetscape are all provided by the City of Mississauga - NOT!

The business owners in the village of Port Credit provide all these things and much more to make the village a good place to live, work, play and do business. I think they're doing a good job. Don't you?

The Planet Rocks

Planet Organic Market opened the doors last week and I have to tell you - it's changing the way I eat. I was mesmerized by all the unusual products as I wandered up and down the aisles of the new market checking out brands quite foreign to me - I haven't shopped in this type of market before. Fortunately the friendly staff were standing by to answer every crazy question I came up with.

Since opening day I have made two trips in in to Planet Organic Market and come out with things like juniper berries (for cleansing), supplements, teas (lots), organic veggies, presents (yes, even presents)and organic potato chips (does that mean they're not fattening? )

I proudly bought a big, red tote bag bearing the Planet Organic logo and slogan -

Our additives:water, sunlight, air, soil.

Don't miss the health and beauty section ably run by Ireny with well-qualified experts like life coach Janet Auty Carlisle. It's chock full of lotions, oils, creams, make-up, fragrance, soaps, ....you get the picture.

Planet Organic Market is a fascinating place to visit and a wonderful addition to the unique shopping village of Port Credit.