Tooker Gomberg will be remembered at two events:

Tooker Gomberg Memorial and Celebration: March 21st

Critical Mass bike ride in honour of Tooker: March 26th

I have quoted the announcements that were sent out by Dave Meslin below.

An evening to remember a friend: March 21st.

The sudden passing of Tooker Gomberg leaves us saddened and contemplative. One of Canada's most daring and courageous political figures, Tooker was a friend, co-conspirator and guiding light to so many of us. A selfless trailblazer, Tooker's absence will be felt in Canada's environmental, labour, social justice, human rights, arts and music communities - and around the world.

We invite you to join in reflection, mourning and celebration of such an exemplary writer, activist, politician, videographer and comedian. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tooker's family and to Angela, his soulmate of 17 years.

Sunday March 21st (the first day of Spring) Church of the Holy Trinity 10 Trinity Square (behind the Eaton's Center, off Bay Street)

The Church will be open at 5:30, for catching up with friends, posting photos and contributing to the Celebration Book.

The Memorial will begin at 6pm.

Tooker was a man of props, so we need you to bring stuff! Bring a candle (preferably made from bees wax), please bring a bicycle bell, bring a photo of Tooker (that you can leave behind), bring a contribution for the Celebration Book (8.5 x 11), feel free to bring finger foods to share with others (vegetarian, organic please), and if you think you might be comfortable sitting on the floor, bring a pillow! There won't be enough seats for everyone. Thank you.

contacts: Shannon Thompson ~ shanee(at)look•ca Dave Meslin ~ mez(at)publicspace•ca

If you'd like to help set-up before the memorial, please arrive at 5pm. thanks.

There will be a gathering after the memorial.

On the last Friday of every month, cyclists around the world gather in groups of dozens, hundreds, or thousands and take to the streets for a casual ride, with the motto "We Aren't Blocking Traffic, We ARE Traffic."

The March 2004 Critical Mass ride, in many cities, has been dedicated to our two-wheeled friend Tooker. On March 26th, please join us as we carry on this vibrant tradition that Tooker loved dearly.

The meeting spot is at 6pm, at Yonge & Temperance (between Richmond & Adelaide)

Activists across Canada have requested that people wear black for this bike ride. We all know, however, that Tooker rarely wore black and would probably want us to dress up in costumes, as he did so often! SO, for those who want to respect both wishes, we've come up with a list of black costumes for you! Zorro, a penguin, Darth Vader, a nun, the Shadow, Dracula, Cat Woman or some goth dude.

Let's make this the biggest Mass Ride Toronto has ever seen!

for more info, contact Geoff: gmacbride(at)hotmail•com

Links to Critical Mass rides worldwide: dmoz.org/Sports/Cycling/Commuting_and_Advocacy/Critical_Mass/