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Bell Box Scavenger Hunt

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This summer the Danforth East Community Association partnered with 6 St. Joseph House, Bell Canada and the City of Toronto. We commissioned eight artists to paint Bell equipment boxes in our neighbourhood. Not only is this an injection of diverse art into our public space, it also deters vandalism and graffiti.

There are eight scavenger hunt questions to be answered. You have to visit the boxes to the find the answer. When you bring the answers to at least four questions to the DECA table at the Danforth East Arts Fair, your name will be entered to win the grand prize.

The Arts Fair is THIS WEEKEND.  10-5 Saturday and Sunday.  If you buy some Christmas gifts there, you will not regret it.  You will feel smug and self-satisfied for supporting local artists and being so freakin’ organized!

As I was saying…here are the questions.

From west to east:

1.  Greenwood Subway Station, Artist: Charles Weiss

What is the name of this painting?

2.  217 Parkmount, Artist: Shayona Panth

There is a number on the top of this painting. What is it?

3.  1675 Danforth, Artist: Greg Marshall

Can you find the artist’s name on this painting? Where is it?

4.  126 Roseheath, Artist: Jungle Ling

Artist, Jungle Ling, is putting the finishing touches on this painting. What is he painting in the bottom-left corner?

5.  331 Wolverleigh Blvd, Artist: Monica Wickeler

What street is this painting inspired by?

6. East Lynn Park: Jennifer Rogers

What year is this painting showing?

7.  2119 Danforth, Artist: Emilia Jajus

What store is this box beside?

8.  7 Barrington, Artist: Tak Bui

What year is this streetcar from?

By the way, this was a comment from one of our artists this week: “This was the most positive public painting experience I’ve had in my 20-something year career as a mural artist and it’s all thanks to the warm and generous spirit of the residents in your neighbourhood.” – Aw shucks.

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A crafty request, the return of the Eggy Wegg depot and beer week!

Attention all reusers and recyclers!

Our queen of crafts, Mrs. Darling, is a little short on glass and plastic bottles for this weekend’s Danforth East Arts Fair crafts, particularly for Saturday. So before you throw any jars or bottles in the blue bin, can you put them in a bag and bring them with you to today’s East Lynn Farmers’ Market? They can be dropped at the Kid’s Kourner. Or bring them to the Art’s Fair and drop them off at the craft tent or the DECA table.
Thanks! Mrs. Darling appreciates it so very much!!!!
Eggsiting News!
This is a message from Alysa aka ‘the eggy wegg lady’!
The fantastic West Lynn Eggy Wegg depot is now back after a brief summer hiatus.
Since February of this year over 400 dozen of some of the healthiest, freshest and most ethical eggs one can eat has passed through the depot into the hands of our neighbours.  The eggs come from Hope Eco Farms in Aylmer.  They are hard to find in stores and normally are sold for up to 25% more than we can get them through the depot.
Through the profit share, we were able to give almost $100 to a local not-for-profit that one of our neighbours is starting that helps children with hard-to-treat skin diseases.
If you would like to take a stroll every week to pick up these beautiful happy chicken eggs that have been laid within 6 days of being delivered, click here to contact Alysa.
Beer Week!
On September 17th, a Beer Week pub crawl will include a visit to Sarah’s, in our neck of the woods.  Click here for details.
On September 19th, another beer-related event will take place at Morgan’s, just outside the DECA zone, but close enough that some of us might want to check it out!  Click here for details.
Let’s keep patio season going!!
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All things Green – Shrek, counter tops and your lifestyle

Movie Night

Come enjoy a movie under the stars with Councillor McMahon this weekend.  Shrek the Third will be playing this Saturday, September the 15th in Stephenson Park at 8:00 p.m.

Farmers’ Market

It’s September… and there is still so much activity at the farmers’ market to enjoy.  At 4:30 p.m. Beth Yarzab from CareerFitMom will run a Playfit class with everyone — parents and kids alike will have a chance to play and get fit!
Greening Ward 32 will be providing advice and answering questions on living toxic free and our local green home building centre, Point Zero, will have alternatives for clean, safe home renovations. Counter tops made from paper, glass or concrete?  Come check them out!
Back to School, Back to Healthy Habits
Does your family eat well, sleep well & eliminate well?  Join Nana Jokura  for a free Naturopathic Chat from 3:00-6:00 p.m

  • Find out 2 things that can help you get better sleep.
  • Ideas for litter-less lunches showing off containers from Silly Goose Kids
  • Pick up a Healthy Carrot Muffin recipe (nut free, gluten & dairy free, yes it’s possible) with ingredients that can be found at the Farmer’s Market & Better Bulk
  • Find out what your tongue and pulse can reveal about your health

Nana Jokura is a Naturopathic Medical Graduate, CranioSacral Practitioner, farmer’s market fan and lives in and loves the Danforth East community.

The East Lynn Farmer’s Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. between June-October at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave.
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Gledhill Breakfast Club fundraiser – September 13 8-9am

Thanks to Karen Ingham, Breakfast Program Co-ordinator at Gledhill Public School, for passing on this invitation to the Gledhill Breakfast Club fundraiser, Thursday September 13 from 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Research shows that children that eat a healthy breakfast have higher achievement scores, lower rates of absenteeism and increased concentration in the classroom.

At Gledhill Public School, we strive to provide that five days a week with a variety of healthy, delicious food. One of our fundraising goals is to improve our Breakfast facilitieswith the goal of creating a proper kitchen. We would be pleased if you could attend our fundraiser to show your support for this crucial initiative. Every child is welcome and encouraged to be part of the breakfast experience. When you see the enthusiasm of the students and parent volunteers, I am sure you will understand the importance of what we are doing.

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Click here to contact Karen for more info.

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Countdown to this weekend’s Arts Fair

The countdown is on for the 4th annual Danforth East Arts Fair, which you no doubt know by now will be held in East Lynn Park this weekend! Not only will more than 50 artists be showcasing their wares, but a crack team of craftmaking experts is offering your children the chance to make some of their own — for free, all weekend long.

Whether your kids are interested in jewellery, clay or something in between, the fine folks from the Silly Goose Kids, LucSculpture and Mrs. Darling’s have got you covered. And if they’re the kind of kids who like to make noise (and who doesn’t?), we’ll also be hosting a children’s noisemaker parade on Sunday afternoon to hand out awards to our participating artists.The full schedule appears below. Look for the bright red tents near the path!
The Danforth East Arts Fair runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 15 & 16 in East Lynn Park. The fair will feature more than 50 artists, musical performances, children’s crafts, light food fare and much more. Check out www.deca-arts.ca for more information, or like us on Facebook for exciting contests this week!
Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: craft hosted by Silly Goose Kids
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: repurposed toy animals, collection jars and animal butt magnets with Mrs. Darling’s.
3:30 – 5 p.m.: lovebird necklaces and braided hex nut bracelets with Mrs. Darling’s.

Sunday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: clay table for kids courtesy LucSculpture School and Studio
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: book page flowers, garland and hair pins with Mrs. Darling’s.
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.: noisemakers and awards parade led by Mrs. Darling’s.
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Monarch Park Tree Tour today @ 6pm

Tonight at 6:00 p.m. Amanda Gomm, Manager, Volunteer & Community Engagement, LEAF, and Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 Toronto-Danforth, will lead a guided tree tour through the Monarch Park neighbourhood in Toronto’s east end. Tour participants will explore this section of the tree canopy and learn about initiatives by local community members. Stresses faced by Toronto’s trees and benefits of a healthy urban forest will also be discussed.

Meet at Monarch Park, 115 Felstead Ave. (At the corner of Gillard Ave.)

To learn more about Ward 30 Toronto-Danforth or the urban forest follow Councillor Fletcher (@PaulaFletcher30) and LEAF (@LEAF) on twitter.