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Need something to do this summer?

If you’re looking for something to do over the summer for yourself, your kids, or anyone else, you do not have to go too far.

Ultimate Frisbee on Wednesday nights starting July 9 @ Stephenson Park (near Main & Danforth)

For more information, visit: www.recathletics.com
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Dance Camp at Pegasus Studios (near Coxwell & Danforth)

For more information, visit: www.pegasusstudios.com

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50% off Art Camps at Art Cave if you book in June (near Danforth & Coxwell)

For more information, visit: www.art-cave.ca/summer

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How about growing food for the community?

Our friends at Kimbourne United Church (200 Wolverleigh Blvd) are starting a community garden to grow local food for the community. Come out to their next meeting about it on June 23 at 7pm at the church. Also, check out their website: http://kimbourne.org/garden, like them on Facebook, and follow them on twitter @GardenKimbourne for the most updated info.

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Teen Activities and Workshops at S. Walter Stewart Library (Coxwell & Mortimer)

Just out of our area, but teens can venture over to take advantage for these free activities! S. Walter Stewart Library is located at 170 Memorial Park Ave.

Call for information or to register: 416-396-3975

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Monarch Park Stadium Summer Camps (near Danforth & Coxwell)

For more information, visit: www.monarchparkstadium.com/summer-camp.html

Click on the links to check out their preschool camp (ages 3-5) and regular camp (ages 6-12) information. Keep your eyes out for the magical words: “Family discount” (for more than one kid).

 

Tool Library Summer Camp

This place is such a neighbourhood gem, and frankly, everything they do seems like the COOLEST IDEA EVER!  If you haven’t checked them out, at least check out their website: http://torontotoollibrary.com. Lots to do for adults and older kids. In fact, they have summer camps for 8-15 year olds!  For more camp info, visit: http://torontotoollibrary.com/summercamp

 

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Upcoming events!

First and foremost, did you hear about the awesome things going on at this week’s Farmers’ Market on Thursday, including a chance to appear on a new Jamie Oliver cooking show?  Here’s the post just in case you missed it.

A few exciting events happening over the next couple of weeks, in no particular order.

New Biz! Origin Wellness Registered Massage Therapy Open House on Saturday, June 21, 12-4pm

Thanks to owner Erin for reaching out to us and inviting us to their grand opening! We like massages in Danforth East, right?

Origin Wellness is a Registered Massage Therapy clinic is located at 2017 Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine.

Our space has come together beautifully! To show it off, we would like to invite you to our OPEN HOUSE on Saturday June 21 from 12-4pm. Come see our cozy little escape and imagine yourself unwinding and healing those aches! Visit our website to book online:www.originwellness.ca

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Colour Creative End-of-Year Art Show

Come and see the students’ art at Celina’s Bakery (2036 Danforth Ave) and Circus Coffee House (7 Woodmount) from June 21 – July 2.

Opening Reception Saturday, June 21st from 2-4pm
For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/ColourCreative

Last Day Music Festival at St. Brigid’s, June 26, 7-9pm

Come and rock with your neighbours and end the school year right.

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Sugarmoon Salon Pride Special

So the upcoming World Pride celebrations are not coming this far east (not officially anyhow, the awesome Silly Goose Kids window notwithstanding), but our friends at Sugar Moon have a great discount his month on products to get everyone to get rainbow ready to head downtown to celebrate!

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For more information, visit: http://sugarmoonsalon.com/

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The Market this Week: ‘Pressure Cooker’

East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market

A jam-packed wine table.
A jam-packed wine table.

All of our friendly farmers and food vendors will be back again this week for a Thursday eventing that promises not to disappoint.  The featured winery this week will be Pillitteri Estates Winery.

Our community colleagues from Merrill Dog Park Association will be at the market along with ER Nurses from Toronto East General Hospital with information on staying safe for the summer.  Be sure to stop by their community booths!

‘Pressure Cooker’: Are you up to the Jamie Oliver challenge?  

Jamie Oliver is looking for home cooks for his new show, Pressure Cooker, and his production company is coming to East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market this week to look for YOU!  This new series, set to run on the W Network, will pair home cooks who embody the Jamie Oliver food values (local, fresh) with celebrity chefs in a culinary competition.  As reported in the Hollywood Reporter, this will be Jamie’s first Canadian production and will be filming in Toronto. Come by the DECA tent to talk with Shannon and the pop-up casting team to learn more about participating in this exciting new foodie adventure.

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Kids Korner: Soli & Rob

Rob Joy of the children’s music duo Soli and Rob is coming back to the market this week for the 4:30 p.m. children’s activity! This is Rob’s fourth year coming to the market, and his concerts are always one of the hits of the season.  Kids of all ages love to sing along and dance to his happy tunes.  From his website:

Touted by Toronto Life magazine as “One of Toronto’s biggest Names in Pint-sized entertainment” and past winner of the Parent’s Choice Award for Children’s entertainment (City Parent Magazine), Soli & Rob have a knack for putting on that rare show that leaves adults and kids smiling for the same reason – it’s great entertainment.

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Our featured wellness guest is Leanne Dixon an Energy Practitioner and pilates instructor from bodySHIFT. Come by the wellness table 4 – 7:00 p.m. for free information about energy work and pilates and discover a whole new way of connecting to yourself- body, mind and soul! 

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The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 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.

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The Market this week: Grand Opening Celebration 2014

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The Guest of Honour

What an amazing first day at the market last Thursday.  The weather was perfect and the community vibe was buzzing.  A selection of pictures of the day can be found on the market Facebook page.

This week 

If you weren’t able to make it last week be sure to mark your calendar for this week as we celebrate with the Grand Opening Celebration.  There will be music and circus performers to entertain, in addition to our weekly face painters who will be back in action.  Tawse Winery will be on hand to share their goods!  Don’t forget to stop by their tent for a sample.  Career Fit Mom will also be leading the little ones through a family friendly activity at 4:30 p.m.

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Wellness Booth  

Our featured wellness guest is Nana Jokura, Naturopathic Doctor of Accept Wellness. She will be back with the ever popular Free Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis. Learn about what might be out of balance with your health and how she helps with stress, digestion and sleep (for babies, new moms and the rest of us). She will be at the market from 4:00-6:30 p.m.

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The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 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.

 

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Best Saturday EVER!

Friends, June 7 has the makings to be the perfect Saturday. Here’s why:

#DanforthEast Garage Sale, 8:00am-2:00pm

Our #DanforthEast Garage Sale got a bit of buzz today, thanks to a mention on CBC radio’s Metro Morning and an interview with Bruce (DECA Volunteer who thought up the idea of the big sale) on CBC’s Here and Now.

The MAP for the sale is up! And now the big day is now even bigger & better! (If that link doesn’t work, try clicking here) In addition to over 160 garage sales happening on June 7, 2014, several local retailers will be having sidewalk sales and DECA is hosting the Planet Kid pop-up shop! Snag great deals at:

Follow hashtag #DanforthEast on Twitter to see where the deals are.

Planet Kid 2-Day Pop-up Shop! 9:00am-5:00pm

Exciting news: beloved west-end retailer Planet Kid is bringing their annual studio sale east! Did you check them out today?  If you have or know any kids, there are some SERIOUS deals to be had on high quality stuff.  It’s happening   for 2 days only, and since today was one of them this leaves you only tomorrow to stop in!  See below and our website here for all the details.

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Everett Park Opening – 11:00am-1:00pm

In a city where land and space are at a premium, and condos are rising out of every open lot, it’s no small feat to open up a brand new park. And yet, we’re getting one!

Councillor Janet Davis is hosting the official opening of our newest park, located just north of Lumsden running between Oak Park Avenue and Everett Crescent. I’m guessing that the official stuff will happen closer to 11am, but the official Facebook invite says that it goes until 1pm. (And the park lasts forever, so go anytime!)

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100 in 1 day – Gledhill School, 2:00-5:00pm

taken from: http://gledhillguardian.com/2014/06/02/100-in-1-day-gledhill-fence-art-saturday-june-7

Looking for a family activity for this Saturday afternoon? Drop by the school yard between 2pm to 5pm and we will be transforming the walkway from the playground to Cedarvale Ave into a work of art! All ages welcome, no sign up required. Valumart is donating some light refreshments to keep us cool!

Gledhill is making a difference!

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What is 100 in 1 Day?

On June 7, 2014, for the first time, Toronto will host 100 in 1 Day, a citizen-driven festival that invites individuals, communities and organizations to create acts of urban change (or interventions). Co-presented by Evergreen CityWorks and United Way Toronto, 100 in 1 Day is part of a global initiative where individuals, communities and organizations bring to life 100 interventions that reflect their vision for a better city, neighborhood or community — all on one day. From urban gardens to spontaneous art installations, these interventions have the potential to bring people together, to raise awareness of urban and social issues, to inspire ideas, and to motivate leaders to consider new approaches to old problems.

Channel 64 Photography Exhibit Opening, hosted by LEN, 6:00-8:00pm

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LEN would like to invite you to the opening party for neighbourhood local’s (Andrew and Melody Tolson) Channel 64’s photography and encaustic exhibition. Refreshments will be served! 698 Coxwell Avenue (just north of Danforth)