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Learning on and off the Danforth!

Danforth/Coxwell Library Event
February 26 (Wed) from 7:00-8:00pm

There’s more than just books at our local library!

WoodGreen March Break Employment Marketplace (Free!)
March 13 from 10:00am-3:00pm

WoodGreen Community Services will be hosting a March Break Employment Marketplace, to address the very real concern of unemployment and underemployment.

This will be a FREE event aimed at providing our shared communities the support and resources necessary to be successful in today’s labour market; this one-day event will showcase the best that this city has to offer around employment and employability.

The Marketplace will consist of:

•             Employer zone
•             Interactive zone
•             Lecture series
•             Community Resources Area
•             Employment Makeover zone
•             And much more…

We have already had a number of participants express interest in being a part of this event including the TD Bank Group, Rogers Communications, Sick Kids Hospital, Human Resources Professional Association, Leslieville BIA, Toronto Workforce Innovation Group, Starbucks Coffee Canada, Operation Springboard, Robert Half, Canadian Tire, The Big Carrot, VHA, Ryerson Digital Media Zone and the City of Toronto Social Services to name a few…please see poster for detailed list of attendees.

Prenatal Yoga @ Ankh Yoga
beginning March 2 from 9:00-10:00am (drop-ins welcome)

Visit Ankh’s website for more info about this beautiful new yoga studio on Danforth, just west of Woodbine.

March Break Art Days @ Artisans at Work
March 12 & 14, 2014

For more information, visit their website.

February 22, 2014

Today: Veritus Launch, 2-6pm, Feb. 22

Looking for an excuse to get out on this gorgeous Saturday? How about heading to 1801 Danforth for our pop-up shop, Veritus Pictures’ official launch PARTY, happening from 2-6 pm. Come check out owner James Buffin’s new exhibit, FROST, find out what the shop is all about and even snag some deals on upcoming video and camera workshops (including March Break camps).

See you there!

February 20, 2014

Pop-up Meet-up! Feb. 26, 7:30 pm

Calling all Pop-up Shops enthusiasts! We’re making plans for the spring and we’re looking for people who are keen to contribute to some new pop-up shop initiatives. What do you think of these ideas? What would you add?

Spring pop-up shop weekend marketplace
Event planning for a spring launch party
A mix of short and long term pop-ups shops in 2014
Filling vacant or empty store windows with art
Letter writing campaign to attract new businesses to locate in Danforth East (based on recent survey)
Hosting a big community meeting to get everyone involved & contributing their dreams for this neighbourhood

Please come to our meetup on Wednesday February 26th, 7:30pm at 438 Strathmore Blvd and pitch in. If you can’t make it, let us know where your interest lies and we’ll hook you up a team of keen people.

Hope to see you there!

February 18, 2014

Dear February…(events)

Dear February…

Despite being only 28 days, you feel really long. You come in on the heels of 31 days of January, and the deck is stacked against you from the start. On the 14th, you try to get us feeling all lovey-dovey, but we’re not convinced. Once the chocolate boxes are empty, we get that new long weekend, and then the Tuesday after hits and we remember that a Monday off in February just means we now have to cram five days of work into a four-day workweek. Sigh. February, I’m going to just say it: you suck.

Thankfully, there are only ten more days of you. And here are some awesome March events to help us all get in the mood for SPRING!!

BOMB Fundraiser Show – March 1, 2014

Beginning at 7:00pm, with children’s activities until 10:00pm all to raise money for local charity Children’s Peace Theatre!

Colour Creative Family Art Workshops – March 1, 2014

And April 13 and May 4! Visit www.colourcreative.ca for more info.

March Break Soccer Camp @ Monarch Park Stadium

Visit www.canadafirstacademy.com for more information or to register.

Cracking the Teenage Code

Well, this isn’t a March event, and it’s just outside of the DECA zone, but this is an important chance to talk about something important for parents of teenagers or almost teenagers.

February 20, 2014 @ 7:00pm at Danforth CTI, 800 Greenwood Ave.

February 14, 2014

Happy Family Day Weekend Danforth East!

There are many of activities in the neighbourhood this holiday Monday for you and your families to enjoy. Here is a selection of events that we’ve heard about. Please leave other suggestions of local happenings in the comments section. Have a great long weekend everyone!

Oaks ‘n Acorns

Ankh Yoga

Silly Goose Kids

Family Art Attach with East End Arts

A reminder that East End Arts will be hosting a Family Art Attack at Artisans At Work (2071 Danforth Ave). Groups of people of any age ranges are invited to participate in this fun, free art-making event. Paint, brushes and prizes provided! To sign up, and find more info, please go to www.eastendarts.ca.

February 3, 2014

Get your skate on

Mark your calendars! When friends and family ask you what you’re doing this weekend, you can wow and impress them with the list of skating parties that you are attending. (If only those mean girls in junior high could see you now!) Seriously though, this is a great chance to show winter exactly how it’s done. See you on the rink!

Councillor Davis’ Skating Party
February 9, 11:30am-1:30pm

Earl Beatty Community Centre Advisory Council Skating Party
February 9th, 2-4

Monarch Park rink
Games, music, prizes!
Prize for best “Olympic Spirit” outfit!
Refreshments and goodies!
Children 6 and under must wear a CSA approved helmet
Bring your own mug for hot chocolate!