Sept 15 & 16: our 10th Annual Danforth East Community Arts Fair is coming!

Ten years ago, a local mom on parental leave joined the newly-formed DECA Board with an idea about a community arts fair in East Lynn Park. It was an incredible event that year (2009), and we are so proud to announce the details of the upcoming 10th Annual Danforth East Community Arts Fair #decaf18!

Volunteers have been working all year to bring this special event our neighbourhood, Enjoy local art, food, live music, kids’ activities, and art demonstrations from students at local art schools. Admission is free! Make sure to invite your friends from outside of our ‘hood to make them understand just how awesome this neighbourhood is.

About #DECAF18

  • Featuring the artwork of 55 artists, both new and returning, ours is one of the largest not-for-profit arts fairs in Toronto
  • 100% volunteer-run by the Danforth East Community Association (DECA)
  • You’ll find pieces for $5 and for over $1000 so no matter your budget or your taste. there will be something for everyone
  • All the info you need is on the DECAF website, DECA-Arts.ca – exhibitors list is here
  • Dedicated social media pages for DECAF – Facebook and Insta – where the artists and their work are being featured in regular posts

Our Generous Sponsors

We are so grateful to these incredible people/businesses in our community who have sponsored this year’s event!

Kids Activities

For kids, there will be free crafts for kids, provided by DeSerres, Silly Goose Kids, & Pegasus Studios.

Food 

And when you get hungry, the food vendors will be: Magic Oven, Pomarosa, Celena’s Bakery, East of York,  Taste the Tornado, and Sweet Serendipity!

Stay tuned…

Stay tuned for a full schedule of the music and activities! The countdown is on – two more weeks!

Market this week: Stock up and have your say!

Summer vacation is winding down and the pools will close this weekend but this time of year is when our farmers are just getting warmed up!

Come to the Market this week to pick up what you need for all of those healthy snacks and meals you’re planning for this upcoming school year (before granola bar season starts in late April) – whether you have kids or not.

And while you’re at the market, why not find out more about what’s going on at the southeast corner of Coxwell and Danforth, aka the Danforth Garage? See below for details.

At the market this week, Savage Falcon Energy Crystals returns to our Community Booth, where you can learn more about crystals and maybe receive a free mini-treatment from Angela.

We also have

    Winnie Lady of the Dulcimer providing the music
    Kids face painting (by small donation) with our incredible volunteer face painter.

Also, the Project Team for the Danforth Garage Master Planning Study will be hosting a pop-up consultation to raise awareness, share information, answer questions, and collect feedback related to the Master Planning Study. These pop-up consultations have been scheduled in response to community feedback requesting more opportunities to provide input with the broader community. The pop-up consultations will be accompanied by an extended online feedback period at www.danforthgarage.com (closing September 6th). The feedback collected at the pop-up consultations and via the online form will be documented as part of the Phase 1 Community Consultation Report for the the Study.


*Volunteers needed*

Did you know that every week, someone volunteers to feed our farmers? If you have it in your heart/schedule to throw together a simple meal for 10ish farmers, please sign up! Click here to sign up now for a Sept/Oct slot! People make things like sandwiches, soup, chilli, pasta, salad – no need to overcomplicate and our farmers are always so grateful since many leave us at 7pm and then have to drive long distances home. You can also use the link above (here it is again) to sign up for the DECA table where you can greet, direct, chat, and help with set up or take-down if you’re able.


This is the week for the wading pool so make sure you get your littles in there for one last hurrah!

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7:00 p.m. between June 7 – October 11 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 or by following us on Twitter. If you’d like to volunteer as a cook or a DECA Booth helper please connect! 

Reading line event this Sunday!

Hey neighbours! We’re pretty excited about this event this Sunday. It goes across the whole city (click here to see for yourself) but if can’t join in for the whole thing, you can still join us in East Lynn Park after 4pm for live music, storytelling and bike decorating. Bring the kids, the dog, your parents, your neighbours, your neighbours’ dog – all are welcome!

For more info about the whole amazing event visit: http://thereadingline.ca/viaduct/

…or check out the fb event: https://www.facebook.com/events/226456058000023/?ti=icl

DECA Board meeting on Tuesday

The DECA Board is meeting this Tuesday August 21st from 7:30-9:30pm at Red Rocket Coffee, 1364 Danforth Avenue.

Why come to a meeting? Lots of reasons! Perhaps you’d like to get involved. Perhaps you want to hear more about us and what we do, and find out about some cool events. Or perhaps you’d like to meet some neighbours. Whatever your reason, we look forward to meeting you!

7:15pm Meet and Greet
Come a bit early if you’d like to chat with us one on one. A few Board members will be at Red Rocket Coffee before the meeting starts from 7:15 -7:30pm, to meet and greet with anyone who would like to come out.

Many thanks to Billy, owner of Red Rocket Coffee, for staying open late to host our meeting. Please email us if you have questions: info@deca.to.

What’s new at the market this week: no vampires

Each weeks bring something different to the market depending on what is in season in the region. And this week is no different. Fresh Ontario garlic will be available. I’m sure there are many ways to prepare it paired with something from Flat Rock Cellars, who are joining as our market winery this week. Let us know what ends up on your plate!

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A #TBT to one of Stephen C’s beautiful garlic photos from a 2013 market day.

Kids can celebrate the arts this week marbling with Fresh Paint (4:15-6:15 pm) and watching Shakespeare from the Guerilla Ruffians (4:00 and 4:45 pm).

Find out more about:

  • Stop by the DECA Tent to sign a card for one of the victim’s of the Danforth shooting, nursing student Danielle “Dani” Kane.
  • Construction has started at the Michael Garron Hospital.  Stop by the community booth to learn more about the project, timelines and speak with a few Emergency Room nurses for tips on staying healthy.
  • Wheels on Danforth will be back this week with more information on their upcoming street festival and car show.
  • Learn more about the Tree for Me program that matches Toronto residents with free native tress to plant on private land.

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7:00 p.m. between June 7 – October 11 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 or by following us on Twitter. If you’d like to volunteer as a cook or a DECA Booth helper please connect! 

Market Treats, Stories and a Dance

Midway through the summer and the market is as happening as ever!

market cheese

Come by this week for corn (fresh or– deep-fried in an amazing collaboration between Sun-Ray and Godelie farms!), cheese, all the greens, Creekside wine, and so much more.

For the kids, we have storytime at 4:30! Join storytellers Debbie and Sally for some songs and rhymes for babies, children and parents – fun for everyone! Thanks to Silly Goose Kids  Check Debbie’s facebook page for information about her fall session of Baby Goose, her song and rhyme program for parents and babies.

After storytime, Pegasus Studio will be joining us in the park with some fun dance classes at 5pm

Stop by the Wheels on Danforth tent to find out more about their upcoming festival. Enjoy music from folk musician Joachim Comay-Newman. And you’re always welcome to visit us in the DECA tent for a chat about current events and initiatives, like city council changes, Tree For Me, the Reading Line’s Book Ride, Arts Fair, The Danforth Garage.

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Some of our youngest volunteer cooks!

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7:00 p.m. between June 7 – October 11 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 or by following us on Twitter. If you’d like to volunteer as a cook or a DECA Booth helper please connect!