Ever heard of Freecycle? It is a grass roots movement embraced by people all over North America. The idea is to give away stuff- or get stuff for free. Things that you are no longer using or would normally throw out. It is a yahoo email list- so you need to sign up. Pretty much every town and city has there own freecycle group- including Mississauga. When you are getting ready to list your house and starting to pack up invariably clutter really builds up- many times you have doubles of items you no longer use or cookbooks that have sat on shelves for years. Instead of throwing out or recycling- why not freecycle? On a freecycle list you can make 4 kinds of posts: Offer an item ( and it MUST be free!) Ask for an item or post that something you offered had been taken.
You would post the item you have, what kind of shape it is in and terms of pick-up- also roughly what area you are in. You will most likely be deluged with emails asking you for your dented washing machine, too big couch stack of magazines or box of toys in the back of the garage.
Join Mississauga Freecycle Group
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On September 23/2006 experience Doors Open Mississauga-Streetsville. This will be an opportunity to experience the hidden treasures of Mississauga’s heritage and to celebrate the history and diversity of our public and commercial spaces.
Store owners and institutions will open their doors to tours, exhibits, demonstrations and entertainment.
The City of Mississauga will host walking tours, spirit tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, historic games, children’s activities and so much more! Don’t miss this exciting event.
Its all FREE!
Opening Ceremony, 11a.m. the Cenotaph
Kick off the day’s activities with the official opening ceremony and entertainment by the Streetsville Pipes and Drums.
Natural/Industrial History Walking Tour
(50 minutes) 12p.m., 2p.m. and 4p.m. at the Cenotaph
Meet at the Cenotaph and follow the tour of Credit River corridor, the source of the milling industry upon which Streetsville was founded.
Historic Walking Tour
(50 minutes) 11:15a.m., 1p.m.and 3p.m. starting at the Cenotaph and the Streetsville Library.
Tour the downtown core of the Village, which was once known as the “Queen of the Country.” Sites include historic inns, taverns and shops, including Montreal House, an 1821 trading post.
Meet the Spirits of Streetsville’s Past on Guided Cemetery Tours
Streetsville Memorial Cemetery, 299 Queen Street South
A number of Streetsville’s Pioneer “Spirits” will be on hand to tell their story of early life in Streetsville. Meet John Hyde, a miller in Streetsville, Reeve of Toronto Township and owner of one of the largest hotels in Streetsville. On hand will be Streetsville, Reeve of Toronto Township and owner of one of the largest hotels in Streetsville. On hand will be Streetsville’s namesake Timothy Street and the village’s first doctor, Dr. John Crumbie.
Are you Looking for an Urban Adventure?
10:15 at River Grove Community Centre, 5800 River Grove Ave.
Park your car and walk, bike or run along the Culham Trail. This 2 km trip will take you approximately 30 minutes to walk. You will arrive near the Cenotaph in Streetsville at the heart of the activity. A Community Walk will commence at 10:15 at River Grove and will arrive at the Cenotaph at 11a.m. for the opening ceremonies.
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Inground pools are a two edged sword. 50% want one and the other 50% don’t. If you spend $30,000 on a pool, you will be lucky to get 50% return (or $15,000) on it when you sell your house. However, if someone wants a pool, and you have one, your house will sell before the guy down the street . A good rule of thumb is if you are going to get at least 3 or more years use out of it then put one in, otherwise you are wasting money and potentially 50% of the market.
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