← The notebook

life · Working draft

A day at the Grange

An afternoon of activities, conversations, and volunteering in the middle of Toronto.

In August 2024, I volunteered with University Settlement at the Grange Festival in Toronto. It was a busy day of activities, conversations, and people coming together.

Families and volunteers at the Grange Festival
Grange Festival, Toronto · August 2024.
A craft activity at the Grange Festival
A small part of a big afternoon.

What I remember is how many small contributions went into making the day feel easy for someone else. Set something up, help with an activity, talk to a neighbour. A community event is made out of those little things.