Please join us Monday, November 18, 2013 from 6:30-9:30pm at Hirut Restaurant (2050 Danforth Ave), for our cocktail party and annual general meeting. This is your chance to mingle, chat, hear about upcoming projects and general volunteer opportunities, join/renew your DECA membership ($10/household) and for members to elect the 2014 DECA Board. See you there!
All kinds of rackets to tell you about…
This monthly spoken word event is not to be missed – they are taking December off so this is your last chance to make a racket in 2013!
Just a reminder that if you want to know more about the upcoming development project at 2359 Danforth Avenue (Morris Auction building, between Woodbine and Main), here’s your gentle reminder that the official consultation takes place this Tuesday, November 12 @ 7:00-8:30pm. For details, here is our post about it from last week.
We have heard about a company running what people are describing as a scam in the neighbourhood. They call and offer cheap or free water testing, and then when they come to your home, inevitably discover a terrible problem and then try to sell you an expensive water filtration system. If you get a call like this, google the company before you make any arrangement to have them into your home, so at least you are making an informed decision.
If you are worried about lead in your water and your house was built before the mid-1950s, call 311 to arrange for free testing through the City of Toronto. You have to pick up and drop off your own samples, but at least you know that you can rely on the answers, and the price is right! Here is the link for more info: http://www.toronto.ca/311/knowledgebase/35/101000039735.html
The Renew Danforth team has been working hard to bring you more pop-up shops for the months of November and December and the first of the holiday shops to open is Asiri’s Treasures. Visit our newest pop-up shop at 1517 Danforth Ave., just west of Coxwell, open now until Dec. 24, 2013! Check out the DECA website for Asiri’s awesome offer of 25% off your first purchase.
Asiri’s Treasures| 1517 Danforth Avenue Monday-Friday 10-6 | Saturday-Sunday 10-7
Asiri’s Treasures specializes in Alpaca wool and organic cotton from Peru. From hats to socks, sweaters to gloves, Asiri’s Treasures has them in traditional and contemporary designs.
Since they opened their doors in June, we’ve come to know and love our pop-up shop friends at Yummy Stuff bakery (1938 Danforth) and E-Closet women’s clothing store (1801 Danforth). So we’re sad to report that both will be closing later this month.
Yummy Stuff’s last day is November 15th, but, happily for fans of delicious baked goods, they are investigating more permanent options in the ‘hood. Morag is also trying to figure out the best way to temporarily service her new east end fans…stay tuned…
E-Closet will be closing after November 30th, but you can keep in touch and continue to shop with Natasha at her online store. And be sure to take advantage of her closing sale: Take an EXTRA 15% OFF E-Closet’s already low prices! Just in time to stock up on Christmas gifts. (Bamboo bottoms not included.)
And don’t forget our other two pop-ups, In This Closet (1765 Danforth) and Cheap Thrills (1811 Danforth). Both are still open and have fantastic new items in stock. We’ve spied lots of winter coats and boots at In This Closet and bargain priced FCUK clothes over at Cheap Thrills.
Please support our community’s efforts to revitalize our commercial strip by taking some time to visit and support these exciting pop-up enterprises.As if you need another reason to love our local toy store, but Silly Goose Kids is going to give you one anyway.
This Saturday, Nov. 9, join Tracey, Shamie and staff to celebrate Neighbourhood Toy Store Day. As a thank you for your patronage, you’ll score no tax all day, Chuggington train giveaways, and grab bags. There’s even a colouring contest.
And while you’re visiting Silly Goose, why not head over to Wag on the Danforth to congratulate Ruth and Rob on winning Best Pet Store in NOW’s Best of Toronto 2013 Reader’s Poll? Three cheers for our local businesses!
We’ve previously posted about the development proposal at 2359 Danforth Avenue (currently the Morris Auction Sales building). Well, the official City of Toronto’s Community Consultation Meeting regarding the application for a 10-storey mixed use (retail and residential) has been scheduled. It will be Tuesday, November 12th at the Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Avenue from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Yesterday we posted about the indoor winter farmers’ market at Artisans at Work and mistakenly said that it will take place on Tuesdays, when in fact, it will take place on Thursdays. We corrected the post, but wanted to note the correction since 1000 of you get our posts by email!
Artisans at Work is expanding their offering. They will now showcase an indoor farmers market on Thursdays from 2-7pm from now until June. Check them out for produce, meats, eggs, breads and more!
This past Thursday Mrs. Darling hosted a special event for some of her loveliest clients. Drinks were had, treats were eaten, and of course, crafts were made! The group were introduced to Mrs. Darling’s line up of inspiring workshops and PA day and Holiday camps that are going to be at Artisans at Work (2071 Danforth Ave), including new workshops for the ladies! A chance to get out, mingle, have a little fun and create something you might never make, or make time to make, at home. The group was also treated to a special offer for the night, 25% off for multiple sign ups, and 10% of birthday parties. If you would like to join the VIP list and be part of the first to know, or register for a space still available for one of the workshops, email Mrs. Darling herself mrs.darlings(at)gmail.com. Click on the posters below for more information about the new line up.
