August 2013 – Danforth East Community Association

August 27, 2013

‘Tis the Season for Ontario Produce & Pop Up News

Farmers’ Market: ‘Tis the Season for Ontario Produce

It’s late August which means one thing. Basically everything is in season. I’m not talking faux floral prints or modern stripes. I’m talking peaches, tomatoes and basically all the best Ontario fruit and vegetables. Check out Foodland Ontario’s chart of what’s in season. Pretty much everything is in season right now except asparagus. Now is the time to get out and support our farmers!

Councillor McMahon showing off a new product from Steacy at Primeridge Pure - Cheesecake Mousse! — Councillor McMahon showing off a new product from Steacy at Primeridge Pure – Cheesecake Mousse!

What could you make with these two ingredients?

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. between June 6 – October 17 at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave. Stay up to date by visiting the new East Lynn Market Facebook page.

Pop-up Shops Updates

Yummy Stuff will be closed Wed.-Sun. this week for a little well-deserved break. Morag and the team will be open after Labour Day with a new cupcake flavour of the month.

And just in time for Back-to-School shopping, E-Closet has a big Fall Savings sale on now. Everything is 30% off (except bamboo bottoms and already reduced items). Natasha also has a contest on to win $100 shopping spree.

In This Closet is also having a big end of season sale. Starting this Friday, everything in store will be 30% off until Sept 6th. Hello, new fall wardrobe!

August 27, 2013

Sampler fitness day fundraiser and fall arts and crafts

Here are just a few of the awesome things going on in the neighbourhood in the coming weeks. (Notice that both CareerFit Mom and Mrs. Darling’s are former DECA Pop-Up Shops? Go team!!)

Sampler Fitness Day Fundraiser

Visit www.oaknacorns.com for more information.

Colour Creative – Fall Schedule

Visit https://www.facebook.com/ColourCreative for more information.

Mrs. Darling’s Imaginarium – Fall Schedule!

Visit www.mrsdarlings.ca for more information.

Pssst…Do you know that this year’s Danforth East Arts Fair is on September 14 & 15? It’s right around the corner! Watch this space for more details, but in the meantime, visit their website at http://deca-arts.ca, or check out their Facebook page. There is a lot of exciting news to keep up with!

August 26, 2013

Tool Library Update – please read and share

A crowdfund campaign, Kitchen Library and all the benefits of being a supporter – read this note from Ryan at the Tool Library, and spread the word about this soon-to-be amazing Danforth East resource!

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Dear all,

We at the Toronto Tool Library have just launched a crowdfund campaign to complete renovations and set-up our new Tool Library & Makerspace for success. To open our doors this fall, we need to fundraise $16,000 in the next 26 days! There are many ways to help: Purchase a membership now to save money, get great rewards like event tickets, 3D prints and t-shirts or share this video!

Click Here to Watch the Video!

The new location at 1803 Danforth (near Coxwell station) will be an expanded resource library alongside a Makerspace workshop. The Makerspace will be a community hub with 24/7 secure access for members, a fully stocked wood-working shop, 3D printers, a Laser Cutter, youth programming and more. The facility will also host the upcoming Kitchen Library, complete with culinary and household items like juicers and bread makers.

Thanks!

Institute for a Resource-Based Economy

www.IRBE.org / www.TorontoToolLibrary.com

For more information, please contact Ryan by clicking here.

August 23, 2013

Movie Night Magic & BIA Fun on Sunday

Movie Night Magic!

Who had a blast watching a movie under the stars last night? I did! And so did about 150 of your neighbours. The rain held off during the day so bums could stay dry as we all took in the comedic genius of Rob Reiner’s Princess Bride.

Thank you to Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon for not only sponsoring the evening but also popping all popcorn for movie goers to enjoy!

We also want to give a special shout out to local environmental steward Bruce Crofts. We’ve mentioned how thankful we are of Bruce’s wife Susan for her tireless work watering the trees by Valu-mart. Well, after the market yesterday we were surprised at the amount of litter in the park. Bruce went home and got his special litter bag and poker stick and spent the evening cleaning up the park. Thank your commitment to making our neighborhood clean and beautiful, Bruce!

Mosaic BIA Summer Festival Community Picnic

A reminder that the Mosaic BIA will be hosting their Summer Festival Community Picnic this Sunday at East Lynn Park. Check the full listing of activities below!

August 20, 2013

Your Weekend Plans: Movie Night, Ca$h Mob, Healthy Lunches & Summer Festival

DECA Is Pinning!

Before we get to the round-up of weekend fun, a head’s up for Pinterest fans–DECA is now on Pinterest thanks to volunteer extraordinaire Vicki Ziegler. Our boards are a celebration of the east end businesses, resources, events and stories about the ‘hood. We’re aiming to include everyone eventually, but in the meantime you can help by sending us ideas and links for us to pin at info(at)danfortheastcommunityassociation.com.

Check out our Pinterest account here. While you’re at it, you’ll also want to check out our Facebook page for up-to-the minute events and happenings. And if you like your news in 140 characters, we’re here for you too on Twitter.

Thursday: Movie Under the Stars

A reminder that it’s our annual movie night on Aug. 22 in East Lynn Park, featuring the classic The Princess Bride. Come for the Farmer’s Market and stay for an evening of fun with your neighbours, plus Westley, Buttercup and the R.O.U.S. The action starts when the sun goes down, at 8:30 pm.

Friday: Healthy Lunches and Ca$h Mob!

Back-to-school is glimmering on the horizon (yikes) and Oaks ‘n Acorns is helping you get prepared. Join Nana Jokura of Accept Wellness at 10:30 am, Aug. 23 for a workshop on healthy lunches. Cost is $25. RSVP required at Oaks ‘n Acorns.

Later on Friday, join us for our first ever CA$H MOB! We’ll be mobbing a local business, having fun and heading out for some refreshments at a local watering hole afterwards. The rules are simple:

1) bring $20

2) meet 3 new people

3) have fun

Meet up at 6:45 pm by the doors of Coxwell station when the top secret “mobbing” destination will be revealed.

Saturday: Check out the Pop-up Shops

There isn’t actually an event planned for Saturday, but if you haven’t yet, why not check out the pops before these temporary shops are gone?

Sunday: Annual Summer Festival

The perfect way to end the weekend–at the Danforth Mosaic BIA‘s annual Summer Festival & Community Picnic! Head to East Lynn Park from 1-6 pm on Aug. 25 for games, food, coffee, art exhibitions, music and a raffle draw for 2 bikes!

August 19, 2013

Movie Under The Stars @ East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market

Crowns, capes and princess dresses are all MUSTS this week at the Farmers’ Market. There will be fun prince & princess crafts for the wee ones with Mrs. Darling, a family dance from Pegasus Studio and magic show by SuperSarah earlier in the evening. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a movie under the stars! Check out the poster for all the royal details.