mural survey, trees, lunch and fall fair news!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Does too much gravy have a scientifically proven effect on cognitive functioning? I’ve been staring at the computer for 20 minutes and still, no clever theme is coming to mind. How about this? We live in a great neighbourhood, and it just keeps getting better and better.

Here are four things that prove that our neighbourhood is awesome:

1. Our subway station is getting upgraded, and we can give input into the mural that will be painted on the construction hoarding

(PS – Did you know that those boards around a construction site is called ‘hoarding’? Well, now you know.)

A message from Susan Kohler, Senior Arts Consultant, East District Arts Services:

City on the Move, Young Artists in Transit – East is a partnership program between the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Toronto Cultural Services with community partners Arts for Children and Youth and Children’s Peace Theatre, aimed at building youth skills in visual storytelling, self expression, engagement and community leadership.

As part of this project, murals are created by youth in the community under the leadership of a professional artist and a Youth Mentor, to be displayed on construction hoarding at transit stations. To date, two murals have been painted for Coxwell Station to be installed in early 2014. We hope you will help us on the design of the Woodbine mural by clicking on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XR6PGXM

The survey will take only a few minutes to complete. We really value your input! Please forward to anyone you think may be interested in participating in the survey.

If you have any questions please email Susan here.

2. Our parks are getting more trees!

Thanks to Mary-Margaret McMahon for letting us know that East Lynn Park, Oakcrest Park and Merrill Bridge Park will all be getting new trees. With the fall colours in full effect right now, I’m sure we are all appreciating our trees even more than usual. We’ll let you know the details as they become available.

3. Our ice cream shop is staying open over the winter and has a mouth-watering lunch menu

Carter’s Ice Cream (3 Woodmount Ave, near Danforth and Woodbine) is now open over the winter. The hours are Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and they will be serving ice cream and lunch!! You can also order birthday cakes all year. “Like” them on Facebook to keep up with all their news.

4. RH McGregor is having an awesome school fair on Saturday, October 26, 2013

555 Mortimer Avenue, October 26, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

October 9, 2013

Harvestfest at East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market

This Week: Harvestfest

Come celebrate the harvest with our farmers this week. DECA will be serving up hot apple cider to warm you up. Sprouts Kids will be at the market providing glitter tattoos and putting on a singing and dancing activity at 4:30 p.m.

Winter Market… in your freezer

Fall is a great time to stock up on your favourite fruits and vegetables so you can enjoy local produce all winter long! Peppers, zucchini, squash, berries, spinach, green beans, apples and many more can be frozen! Check out this link for helpful tips on how to best prepare, store and thaw fruit and veggies for your frozen market.

Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to Jen for her winning submission to the photo contest! You and the mysterious redhead enjoying peas won a $25 gift card to the market!

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. between June 6 – October 17 at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave. Stay up to date by visiting the new East Lynn Market Facebook page.

October 4, 2013

Small Biz Forum, October Pop-up Updates & Help Needed!

Calling all graphic designers!

We’re putting together a fabulous brochure for the holidays (top secret, but watch your mail in November), and we need a little extra help. If you’re an experienced designer and available to volunteer your serivices in the next 2 weeks, please send us an email: renew(at)danfortheastcommunityassociation.com

Pop-up shops news

We’re happy to report that most of the pop-up shops we launched this summer are still around, going strong and heading into their 5th month in the Danforth East community! Check out our website for the shop locations, hours and details.

Here’s the latest:

Yummy Stuff

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the fantastic bakers at Yummy Stuff have been busy creating a mouth-watering menu. The flyer will be posted at the shop too so you can place your orders in person, by phone or email, info(at)yummystuff.ca. Apple Ginger Torte, anyone?

E-Closet

Tons of new fall fashions have hit the floor, and all are priced at the amazingly wallet-friendly deals E-Closet specializes in. Natasha has also changed her hours to match the season and is now open Monday-Saturday 11-6.

In This Closet-Thrift For Her

Our favourite bright pink store has also changed up their hours for the season and are now open Monday-Friday 10-8 and Saturday 11-7. Colleen and Christina have also put all jackets and blazers on special this week–all are 20% off!

Cheap Thrills

We’re thrilled that Eyob and Jonathan are extending their pop-up shop for the month of October. They bring in new products every week, so you really do need to pop by to visit again if you’ve only been once. They’ve also done a little reorganization of the store, starting with an awesome new window display.

Krystle Lee

Krystle is back to doing her signature private appointments only, but be sure to follow her on her social media to find out about her seasonal sales and all other Krystle news.

Plus, stay tuned for even more pop-up shops. We’ve been working hard to bring you more stores for local shopping options this holiday season. We’re still accepting applications from potential tenants until Tuesday, Oct. 8!

Succeeding as a Small Business forum

Back by popular demand, the Toronto Danforth Federal Liberal Riding Association is holding another forum for all interested small businesses on Oct. 15, 2013 at the Estonian House (958 Broadview Ave.), 7-9 pm.

Katherine Roos Manager, Small Business, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto, will be speaking and local business owners from LEN and Lazy Daisy Cafe are among the breakout session leaders.

If you run a small business or are interested in starting one, you’ll definitely want to check out this event.

October 3, 2013

Arts and Science: Artisans at Work this fall & New walk-in clinic

Looking for something to do this Friday that you can walk to? How does an art exhibit, ceviche bar and live music sound?

And if on Monday morning you aren’t feeling well (and it’s not just a case of work-itis), a new medical clinic has opened up in Danforth Neighbourhood Pharmacy to meet all of your needs. Read on for more details.

Artisans at Work – First Friday and Other News

Have you been to Artisans at Work yet? Have you signed up for their monthly newsletter? Be sure to email Tara to stay on top of all of their news and events. In the meantime, here is what’s on for this Friday, October 4 and for the next little while – thanks to Tara for sending it in.

First Friday is October 4th! – The UK Show

Celebrate our October group art exhibition – We asked artists to submit works with an England, N Ireland, Scotland, Wales & Isle o’ Man theme. And what do the UK islanders eat? Fish, of course!

Try out Ceviche Bar’s answer to our call for fish & chips…
Deliciously crafted Fish Ceviche with Quinoa & Kale Asian Pesto
Only $2/ spoon

Also featuring some fabulous Live music by The Sidewalkers 7:30-9:00 pm!
Will they play some Irish ballads, ore some Scottish bagpipes? Perhaps the Beatles?

Some News about Artisans At Work:

Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market

Keep your market day habits alive all winter, supporting farmers
October 24 until May 29th on Thursdays 2-7pm, here in our open concept 1000sq ft Community Room & Work Studios.

Children’s drop-in play rooms

Little Artisans At Play Rooms:

From October 24th on, two 90 sq ft rooms dedicated to childrens toys and fun.
Folks are welcome to use this unattended space for the kids as they are shopping (free), or even for casual drop-in play time, at $5/child during regular business hours, for an unlimited period of time…
Maximum Capacity of 5 per room.

Pyjama Party Babysitting see our Kids page online!

Day of the Dead Celebrations

Our friend Rodrigo Esponda who did a superb job hosting Mexico Night on Sept 24 will host this event with his amazing wife Ana Fremont!

They will help anyone who is interested to build our very own community window altar, to remember our late loved ones & pets! The way I understand it, its a fun, happy occasion, where we bring ancestors things they loved in their life, even letter to them. I am very much looking forward to this!

The date is set for November 2nd. Take a workshop by one of our artists to build an heirloom memorial piece of art in mid Oct, or just bring your items for the altar Nov 1-2. I will post more info on the Events page, so keep checking in!

Christmas Craft Show Season

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in November & December
Applications accepted always!
Artists will all be selling a tree decoration of their own creation.

Christmas Jewellery orders:

Now is the time to get those custom requests in!
We make engagement rings, family themed jewellery of all kinds, including
fingerprint pendants & rings, name tags & more…
Bring in a picture if you have anything in mind.

And last, but certainly not least, some news from Mrs. Darling’s Imaginarium:

Oct 24th- Mrs. Darling is hosting a special private workshop for some of her favorite clients. To learn about future Mrs. Darling’s events, and to get on the invite list, please visit mrsdarlings.ca

Thank you,
Tara

Danforth Neighbourhood Medical Clinic @ Danforth Neighbourhood Pharmacy Care

2416 Danforth Avenue (at Westlake, between Woodbine and Main)

Staffed by both male and female physicians, the new clinic promises the best evidence-based, patient-centred care in town. As cold and flu season approaches, you might want to bookmark this info:

October 2, 2013

Upcoming events – focus group, fitness party and free classes!

Looking for your chance to tell the City what you think about their plan for traffic congestion?

Looking for a new place close by to work out (where they also have child care!)?

Looking for a fitness or dance class (adult or child) but want to try one first before committing?

All of the above? Keep reading! We’ve got you covered.

Event: Feeling Congested? – Tomorrow, October 3, 2013

A note from Councillor Janet Davis’ office:

The City of Toronto Planning Division is currently undertaking consultations related to an update of the transportation policies within the Official Plan. Updating these policies will help the City to deal with congestion on streets, sidewalks, and transit. This consultation process has been branded Feeling Congested? You can visit www.feelingcongested.ca for more information.

As an important stakeholder in Ward 31 Beaches-East York, we would like to invite you to participate in a focus group session to learn about and discuss some of the changes that Toronto City staff are proposing. The event is part of a series of focus groups that are happening in wards across the city.

The session will focus on two things: the concept of developing a transportation network, and a proposed new structure for making decisions around prioritising transportation projects within that network. This structure uses a set of eight criteria that are each broken down into a series of indicators.

You will learn how the criteria have evolved over the course of the Feeling Congested? process, and see how they can be applied differently in order to achieve a variety of outcomes.

In addition, you will be given the opportunity to review and comment on the indicators (or measures) associated with each criterion, and ask questions of staff or Councillor Davis.

Space at this event is limited, so click here to sign up today!

East York Civic Centre (Committee Rm A)
850 Coxwell Avenue
Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

BOMB Fitness Opening

Sunday, October 6th
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
NEW LOCATION:
1502 Danforth Avenue (between Monarch Park & Coxwell Avenue)

Free classes, prizes, huge membership discounts, a nutrition stall and a kids area (where the kids can be while parents work out!)

Further details and class timetable can be found at http://www.bombfitness.ca/events.html

Pegasus Studio – Free dance, art and fitness classes next week

www.pegasusstudios.com

Don’t forget about the Home Safety Audit tomorrow after the Farmers’ Market – details in yesterday’s post.

October 1, 2013

Home Safety Audit & Farmers’ Market

Home Safety Audit this Thursday

Case your own joint! This is a great opportunity to learn how to prevent break-ins at your house.

DECA members are invited to attend a home safety audit on Thursday, October 3rd at 7pm (after the Farmers’ Market). We will visit a home on East Lynn Avenue with Constable Rob McDonald from 55 Division who will offer tips on how to increase security of your homes both inside and out.

We will meet at the DECA booth at the East Lynn Market at 7pm. Please email Diana Gibbs if you are interested. And stay tuned for news about community safety walks this fall.

Farmers’ Market: Photo Contest Voting & This Week’s Fun

market Pic — Mysterious redhead enjoying her peas

Do you remember these beautiful submissions to the East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market photo contest? Well, it’s time to vote for your favourite. Click here to go to our Facebook poll and cast your vote for the winner.

This week, our Silly Goose Kids pals will be at the market with Rooster Tales (stories, songs and circle games) with Sally Jaeger and Erica Webster. Fun starts at 4:30 PM. Naturopathic Doctor Nana Jokura of Accept Wellness will be providing tips on boosting your immune system and breaking the cycle of perpetual colds. She will also be offering free tongue and pulse diagnosis (3:00-5:00 PM).