Month: March 2017

A couple of community events that you’re invited to that we’ve been asked to post. 

LEN Farewell Party (April 15)

Christal and David are moving themselves and their fab business to Hamilton and are throwing a community a good-bye party! Come to Sauce’s back patio (Sauce is at 1376 Danforth) on April 15 from 7pm on. 

RSVP to their Facebook event if you’re planning to go. 

Dentonia Park Nursey School  – Open House (April 1)

Visit 140 Dawes with your 2-4 year old from 10am-noon on April 1 for crafts, activities and snacks and to meet the teachers and other parents. If you enroll in their morning-only program you will get 50% off the registration fee. 

This program is slightly out of the DECA boundaries but they are in danger of closing due to low enrolment, so we are helping to spread the word. 

Click on their Facebook event for details. 

You can also read this Beach Metro article for more info. 

St. Patrick’s Day at the Firkin

For live music, free giveaways, Irish stew and green beer, walk over to the Firkin on Danforth to join the festivities!

Grab your girlfriends and have a fun night out at

Broad Lingerie’s First Birthday Party & Fundraiser

Saturday, March 25th
6 – 9 p.m.
1763 Danforth Ave
$10

$5 from each ticket will go to the Red Door Family Shelter

Celebrate a local business turning one at this women-only event.

We’ve ordered some gorgeous new lingerie especially for the party, and as our guest you’ll be the first to get a crack at them. We’ll have a special one-night-only 30% discount on everything in store. You’ll also enjoy drinks and snacks on us, including tasty, tasty beer from Beau’s. And did I mention there’s a burlesque performance? You won’t want to miss it!

Get your tickets before they’re sold out!

It’s Fresh Paint + Fresh Beer night at the Studio!

Discover your inner artist with a beer tasting and a guided painting session. There’s no experience necessary! You will be guided step-by-step to recreate the painting of the evening.

Each guest will enjoy a special beer tasting presented by Muskoka Brewery.

Date: Tuesday, March 28
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $45
1849 Danforth Ave

We will supply the canvas, paint and beer – you just have to relax, have fun and create.

Register Today. Spaces are limited!

For more information, contact info@freshpaintstudio.ca or call 647-927-0764

Melanie’s Bistro 9th Birthday Celebration!

It is March and it is cold, very cold, but the days are slowly lengthening, hinting that spring may be just around the corner. With the sun comes heat, greenery, and time spent outside at the park. While East Lynn Park is the hub of our community there are many other parks in the area; each park has a “little special something” that makes it worth visiting.   In anticipation of, or perhaps while dreaming of, warmer weather we are taking a moment to highlight some of the other DECA community parks.

Stephenson Park

On the eastern edge of DECA’s boundary, Stephenson Park (61 Stephenson Avenue) has committed park family and their love of the park shows. Over the past five years the park has undergone many improvements including new playground equipment, a fire pit, beautiful murals on the wading pool and shed, and many new trees. Events in the park have a small town vibe and are held regularly throughout the year. Summer is particularly busy with movie nights, concerts, bonfires, ultimate, and yoga in the park. Come out and join the fun!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/339324166192904/

http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/214/

Gledhill Park

Gledhill Park (125 Gledhill Avenue) is another well maintained park with a strong neighborhood network. The park is entirely fenced and has a large variety of toys making it ideal for the littlest children. Even better, there is lots of shade and a dragon-shaped splash pad for the hot summer days. The safe environment allows parents to converse while the little ones roam

https://www.facebook.com/groups/901289799958544/

http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/2030/

Oakcrest Parkette

Oakcrest Parkette (30 Oakcrest Avenue) is a small hidden gem near Woodbine and Danforth. Last fall this little parkette got a much needed facelift that included new playground equipment, a small rock climbing wall, and new trees.
The parkette is dog friendly; it is an unleashed area during certain times of the day. Another great feature is the wading pool; it is in the sun, meaning the water is warm, and it is quieter than other parks making it a great spot for a quick dip in the summer months.

http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/236/

Merrill Bridge Road Park

Merrill Bridge Road Park (1 East Lynn Avenue) is an off-leash dog park bordering the ravine. It is great place if you have a dog, or a small child who likes to watch dogs,
but the best part is a little path at the west
end of the park that leads through a ravine that follows the tracks. There is a stairway down into the ravine and a short path that is frequently muddy, but the trees surround you, you can hear the water from the small creek, and you forget you are in the city for a moment or two.

http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/134/