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March 1999 at the Market:
St. Lawrence Market Merchants Host
First Toronto Dollar Party
The merchants of the St. Lawrence Market are hosting a party in appreciation of community groups and the Toronto Dollar at the South St. Lawrence Market on Thursday, April 8, 1999, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
The evening's program includes free food and a giant silent auction benefiting both the Toronto Dollar and other community organizations. Entertainment includes:
 Toronto's Darbazi Choir, with a repertoire of music from the Republic of Georgia
Isshin Taiko, traditional drummers of Japan
Njacko, providing music from the Cameroons
a special appearance by E.T. the Mime
Councillor Kyle Rae (Downtown) and journalist Michael Valpy will be the evening's MCs. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the next Toronto Dollar grants to community organizations.
This is event is by invitation only, but invitations are widely available at participating Toronto Dollar businesses and organizations. Your name on the invitation turns it into a raffle ticket for surprise prizes.
The Toronto Dollar is a local currency developed by St. Lawrence Works. Shoppers exchange Canadian dollars at par for Toronto Dollars at any participating business or organization. Ten per cent of the exchange is set aside in the Toronto Dollar Community fund to support community groups. For more information on the Toronto Dollar, see Last Month at the Market or the Toronto Dollar website.
South St. Lawrence Market is at 95 Front Street East at Jarvis Street.
For further information, contact:
David Walsh, The Toronto Dollar, (416) 361-1124
Joy Kogawa, The Toronto Dollar, (416) 214-9547
Jorge Carvalho, St. Lawrence Market, (416) 392-7120
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