The Etobicoke Guardian

The Toronto Indy is coming back to the city but not until next summer.

Racing legend Michael Andretti and his partner Kim Green, who run Andretti Green Promotions, have purchased the assets of the Grand Prix Association of Toronto, the organization that operated the Toronto event.

The Toronto Indy was cancelled this year when Champ Car was folded into the Indy Racing League and could not accommodate the event in its schedule.

Seven-time Toronto Indy winner Andretti and Green have created a wholly owned Canadian company called Andretti Green Toronto to operate the event. An IndyCar Toronto series is already in the works for summer 2009.

The official announcement was made Thursday in Indianapolis.

Practising, professional visual artists are invited to submit their credentials for a two-stage competition that will see artwork on the rooftops of 24 transit shelters on the newly constructed dedicated light transit right-of-way along St. Clair Avenue West.

After artist credentials are reviewed by an independent jury who will determine the finalists, each finalist will be required, for a fee, to produce a detailed proposal to be adjudicated by the same jury.

Deadline for credentials is June 6.

Visit www.toronto.ca/ttc for details.

The Bank of Canada is hosting a hands-on bank note authentication workshop on May 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Bay Room of the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto at 475 Yonge Street.

People wishing to participate in the free workshop are asked to register by calling 1-888-513-8212 no later than May 16.

This great day for the family begins with registration at 10 a.m. and the walk at 11 a.m., rain or shine, with prizes awarded to the three highest pledges. Those walkers who raise more than $100 will receive a free gift. All walkers will get a scarf for their pet, a certificate and a grab bag.

The Memorial Walk will feature dog sports and other demonstrations, Toronto Fire Services, a raffle table, barbecue, an education table, a vet corner, dog adoption table, fun for the kids and a 'loose-leash-walk' seminar by the Swansea Dog Obedience Club.

Registration is $10 per dog for early birds, $15 per dog on-site. To register early, call 416-252-8778 or e-mail 40acrewoods@rogers.com.

The majority of funds raised will go directly to animal care. West Deane Park is located on the west side of Martingrove Rd., south of Eglinton Avenue and north of Rathburn Road.

The fair, organized in partnership with local industry and community colleges, is aimed at raising awareness of the many career choices open to students in the skilled trades.

Guest speakers, including Paul Daly of Divine Design and Lesia Burlack of Foodies television show along with more than two dozen trade representatives, will be on hand to speak with students interested in pursuing workplace or apprenticeships in the trades.

The fair will take place on Thursday, May 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Montecassino Place, 3700 Chesswood Dr. (at Sheppard Avenue West) in Downsview.