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Arts Fair: last week to apply!

The artist application deadline for the Danforth East Community Arts Fair is
fast approaching – applications are due March 31, 2018. Have you got
yours in yet?

This year’s fair is extra special. It’s the 10th anniversary of our
juried community arts and crafts show. In that short time it’s become
one of the best community arts events in the city, regularly making
top-10 lists and endorsed as a “must-see” by BlogTO, The Toronto Star
and more.

Every September, East Lynn Park transforms into a shopper’s paradise
full of tents showcasing 50 to 60 artists’ wares. Acoustic music wafts
through the late summer sunshine. Families gather on the grass for
picnic lunches from food trucks and vendors and kids take part in free
art workshops.

This is community at its finest. The fair is entirely volunteer-run
and driven by community demand. This year’s show is Sept. 15 & 16.

Please join us! The fee is $200 for the entire weekend. Tents can be
left up overnight as we provide overnight security. Please send any
questions to deca.arts@gmail.com.

Photo credit: Stephen Rabjohn
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Danforth Barns Master Planning Stage – stay tuned! (Coxwell/Danforth)

Thanks to DECA’s Visioning Committee for these important updates!

On February 1, 2018, City Council approved the Danforth Barns at 1627 Danforth Avenue for the location of a new consolidated 54 and 55 Police District facility.

DECA, in an ongoing effort to keep our community informed of important changes happening in the ‘hood is, with permission of CreateTO, posting their recent letter to the participants of the various consultations regarding the Danforth Barns site at Coxwell & Danforth as well as the discussion about the building for the TPS 54/55 divisions. (We blogged about the proposed changes previously here.)

This immense site, larger than the Honest Ed’s site at Bathurst & Bloor St. will shortly enter its Master Planning Stage. Overseen by CreateTO, many City of Toronto agencies among them the Library, the TTC and the TPS, along with the community, will be involved with this innovative multi-use project. We look forward to being part of the process of seeing this project take shape in our community!

Stay tuned – when the community consultations begin, we will share the dates/times/locations with you!

CreateTO letter, March 15, 2017:

Community Members,

We are following up on our initiative for 1627 Danforth Avenue.  Below please find an update and work plan for the next phase in the renewal of this important City property. We look forward to collaborating with all of you as we move into the next phase of this City initiative.

On behalf of CreateTO our thanks for your continued commitment and passion.

Link to Backgrounder City-WIde Real Estate Transformation: https://www.toronto.ca/home/media-room/backgrounders-other-resources/backgrounder-city-wide-real-estate-transformation-may-9-2017/

 

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Planning study consultation!

The 5th Community Consultation Meeting for the Danforth Avenue Planning Study is happening on Tuesday, March 20th, at Hope United Church (2550 Danforth Avenue) in two different time slots to accommodate as many people as possible:

3:30-5:30pm & 6:30-8:30pm

This is the final community consultation so we encourage you to attend, understand the issues at play, and have your input heard on the future of our neighbourhood.

To learn more about the study, and the consultations leading up to this point, you can visit www.toronto.ca/danforthstudy

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Yard Sale June 9th, DECA Young Leader Scholarship Coming & Arts Fair Applications Open Now!

Save the Date!! Danforth East Yard Sale

Mark your calendars! The Danforth East Yard Sale will be happening on June 9th.  In the coming months, we’ll let you know how to sign up and add yourself to the big map. In the meantime, take a peak around your living space…  do you have excess stuff you’d like to cull? The Yard Sale is a great way to meet your neighbours and clean house all at the same time. Happy spring!

3rd Annual DECA Young Leader Scholarship

DECA’s 2017 Scholarship Winner Sal Sabila

There are a lot of kids in our neighbourhood with huge potential. Some of them are already volunteering their time to make our neighbourhood a better place. DECA wants to help one of them this upcoming school year through our third annual DECA Young Leaders Scholarship. We’ll be posting the scholarship application soon and asking you to help us spread the word to local students and through our local high schools… Watch for more details on the blog. As always, fundraising for the scholarship will be through awesome neighbourhood events including a brand new Pub Night. You will also be able to contribute for the first time this year by making a donation thru the Danforth East Yard Sale. 

 

Calling All Artists! Apply Now – Danforth East Arts Fair

Don’t miss out on an incredible opportunity to showcase and sell your work at the Danforth East Arts Fair, taking place on September 15th and 16th, 2018, at East Lynn Park. Our vibrant community is filled with new families, established homeowners and creative folks who are eager to support local artists. Applications are due by March 31st, 2018. For more information or to apply visit the website: http://deca-arts.ca/exhibitors/

Emerging young artists have a sweet opportunity! You may apply for a #FREE booth at the Arts Fair this year. If you are an artist AND a full time student, the Emerging Artist Booth gives you a chance to sell and show your art in an open market. Apply now for this free opportunity! Two young artists will be selected: http://deca-arts.ca/exhibitors/emerging-artist/

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Skating Party on Sunday!

Councillor Davis is hosting her Annual Skating Party at the East York Memorial Arena this Sunday, March 5th.

There will be cookies, live performances, face painting and crafts for kids, as well as prizes to be won.

Sunday, March 4, 11:30am-1:30pm

East York Memorial Arena,

888Cosburn Ave., east of Woodbine Ave.