August 2014 – Page 2 – Danforth East Community Association

August 14, 2014

baby/kid classes: signing, languages and art!

Some local offerings with special deals/demo classes to take advantage of in the next couple of weeks! As you plan your fall activities, remember that there are lots of local offerings – take a look through our past posts for ideas, searching the “classes” tag!

Free Wee Hands Baby/Toddler/Preschooler Signing Demo Class – August 18

Email info@sillygoosekids.com to register – this demo class is free but space is limited. They can also give you the details on what the classes would cost if you register!

Free Magic Languages Demo Classes for 1-3 yr olds – French and Spanish – August 18

Email info@sillygoosekids.com to register – same deal as above, demo class is free but it would cost you to register for the classes.

Colour Creative Early Bird Discount – by August 26

Early Bird Special is $25.00 off after-school registrations made by August 26th! Email colourcreativearts@gmail.com for more information.

August 13, 2014

East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market This Week: Pick a Colour

According to the experts at Foodland Ontario, August is the best month for fresh, Ontario fruit and vegetables. One walk through the East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market and one would have to agree. The colours of the blueberries, peaches, broccoli, corn and beets make a complete rainbow of delicious food to choose from. Why not challenge yourself this week by buying as many colours as possible!

Mrs. Darling will be at the market at 4:30 p.m. for a kids craft. We also expect to see the Young Ruffians Drama group leading little ones through a fun activity. The community booth this week will be Toronto East General Hospital.

Wellness Booth

While you shop, you can also be planning for your physical health. Sean Meiliunas will be at the market from 4 to 7:00 p.m. offering FREE 7-day passes to the local GoodLife Fitness gym located at Coxwell/Gerrard. Find out how we can help you achieve your fitness goals in a fun, healthy way and try out the gym! Also doing a draw to win a FREE dinner at Pappas Grill on the Danforth! Enjoy homemade Greek cuisine by the finest establishment in Greek Town! The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7:00 p.m. between June 5 – October 9 at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave. Stay up to date by visiting the East Lynn Market Facebook page.

August 7, 2014

Stuff going on around here

From a delinquent blogger to her neighbours – here are some things going on around here!

Tool Library “Maker Palooza Kids”

For more information, check out at www.torontotoollibrary.com/kids-camp

Fundraising Karaoke!

Unleash Your Inner ROCKSTAR ! Karaoke Night at The Groove Bar & Grill (1952 Danforth Ave) on August 9th starting at 10:00 p.m, supporting Habitat For Humanity and Women Build. Tons of fun and prizes supporting this amazing cause!!

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Parks Update

Thanks to Councillor McMahon for the news! Construction of a new playground in Stephenson Park is scheduled to begin on September 8 (targeted completion is October 31, 2014) and in the next few weeks, outdoor ping-pong tables will be installed in a few parks, including East Lynn!

Outdoor Movie Night at Main Square

The Danforth Village BIA will host this family-friendly event, a screening of the movie “Jumanji”. All are welcome! Arm chair seating will be provided.

Saturday, August 23, event starts at 6:00 pm, movie starts at 8:30pm
Main Square, Southeast Corner of Danforth Ave. & Main St.

August 6, 2014

East Lynn Farmers’ Market this week

That nagging feeling about summer winding down is inevitable when we make that turn of the calendar to August. Don’t despair! We have the cure for that feeling – come to the East Lynn Farmers’ Market and turn a regular Thursday night into a perfect summer experience.

Peaches! Have you had your first taste of a glorious Ontario peach yet this season? I was eating some that I picked up at a farmers’ market up north the other day with my kids and I wasn’t even lying to them when I told them that they tasted like candy. (They agreed and a big fight ensued about who got to eat them, but I digress…) Pro tip: Bring a sturdy tote in which to get your peaches home.

Kids activity

The Toronto Public Library will be reading stories at 4:30pm.

Community Booth

Three exciting visitors are:

Cathy’s Crawly Composters www.cathyscomposters.com – Cathy will be available to chat about worm composting and other environmentally sustainable tricks of the trade.
FaReal Custom Tees will be selling their popular East York T-shirts. (They are a DECA pop-up shop success story, by the way!) Check out their Facebook page for more info on them.
Crossroads BIA will be telling people about their 5th Annual ‘Wheels on Danforth’ event on August 16. (You should mark your calendars and check out www.wheelsonthedanforth.ca)

Wellness booth

Nana Jokura, ND from Accept Wellness is giving away free Zinc Tests & Tongue and Pulse Diagnoses from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. She tells us that if you suffer from low immune function, hair falling out, skin conditions or poor appetite you might be low in zinc. The Free Tongue and Pulses Diagnosis is for her to see what might be out of balance with your health. Learn about how naturopathic medicine and acupuncture can help you with stress, energy, digestion and sleep. www.acceptwellness.com

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7:00 p.m. between June 5 – October 9 at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave. Stay up to date by visiting the East Lynn Market Facebook page.