Join Akin artists, friends and neighbors on Earth Day for a casual community clean up followed by a free beer and a snack courtesy of Henderson Brewing Co. Limit of one beer and snack per person in exchange for a bag of garbage.

Rain or shine! Gloves and garbage bags will be provided by Akin. Please RSVP on this Facebook Event Page so we know how much supplies we need. Everyone is welcome to participate but you must be legal drinking age to receive your free beer. Garbage pick-up has been arranged by Henderson Brewing Co.

SCHEDULE:
9:45am - We will meet at 87 Wade Ave on the north side of the building.

10am - Garbage clean-up begins as we walk slowly south along Wade Ave to Bloor street and continue West to the West Toronto Railpath. We will then head south on the Railpath and continue our clean-up.

11am - Arrive at Henderson Brewing Co at 128A Sterling Road where you can exchange your bag of garbage for free beer and a snack!

About Earth Day:
Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22. Various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection all over the world. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network.www.earthday.org

About Akin Projects:
Akin Projects is an arts programming organization and registered nonprofit established in 2015 for the purpose of providing both creative and professional development opportunities to members of Toronto’s artistic and cultural community and the public at large. We have offered services to over thousands of individuals since our inception in 2015. Our sister organization, Akin Collective, was founded in 2009 and provides affordable studio and shared workspace in a friendly atmosphere for over 300 members. www.akinprojects.org

Nestled amongst 10 acres of nature, Khel Creative & Meditative Arts Centre Artist-in-Residence program offers creative development opportunities for emerging and mid-career, national and international artists, designers, art educators, writers, journalists & researchers. This is a self-directed, non-instructional program. Khel welcomes those from diverse disciplines especially interested in creating work with, or inspired by Canada and nature.

Khel's mission is to provide artists with a live & work space so that they can have undisturbed time to research, develop and further their creative pursuits. Artist residencies run from 2 - 14 days. You get full 24 hour access to your 300 sq. feet art studio, private accommodation and resources to help you in your creativity. At Khel , mindfulness and meditative arts are offered as a part of your stay, if you choose. There are simple meditation sittings daily, in the evenings. Khel's view is that meditation is a tool to calm the mind and can help further your creative potential.

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