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August 20, 2013

Your Weekend Plans: Movie Night, Ca$h Mob, Healthy Lunches & Summer Festival

DECA Is Pinning!

Before we get to the round-up of weekend fun, a head’s up for Pinterest fans–DECA is now on Pinterest thanks to volunteer extraordinaire Vicki Ziegler. Our boards are a celebration of the east end businesses, resources, events and stories about the ‘hood. We’re aiming to include everyone eventually, but in the meantime you can help by sending us ideas and links for us to pin at info(at)danfortheastcommunityassociation.com.

Check out our Pinterest account here. While you’re at it, you’ll also want to check out our Facebook page for up-to-the minute events and happenings. And if you like your news in 140 characters, we’re here for you too on Twitter.

Thursday: Movie Under the Stars

A reminder that it’s our annual movie night on Aug. 22 in East Lynn Park, featuring the classic The Princess Bride. Come for the Farmer’s Market and stay for an evening of fun with your neighbours, plus Westley, Buttercup and the R.O.U.S. The action starts when the sun goes down, at 8:30 pm.

Friday: Healthy Lunches and Ca$h Mob!

Back-to-school is glimmering on the horizon (yikes) and Oaks ‘n Acorns is helping you get prepared. Join Nana Jokura of Accept Wellness at 10:30 am, Aug. 23 for a workshop on healthy lunches. Cost is $25. RSVP required at Oaks ‘n Acorns.

Later on Friday, join us for our first ever CA$H MOB! We’ll be mobbing a local business, having fun and heading out for some refreshments at a local watering hole afterwards. The rules are simple:

1) bring $20

2) meet 3 new people

3) have fun

Meet up at 6:45 pm by the doors of Coxwell station when the top secret “mobbing” destination will be revealed.

Saturday: Check out the Pop-up Shops

There isn’t actually an event planned for Saturday, but if you haven’t yet, why not check out the pops before these temporary shops are gone?

Sunday: Annual Summer Festival

The perfect way to end the weekend–at the Danforth Mosaic BIA‘s annual Summer Festival & Community Picnic! Head to East Lynn Park from 1-6 pm on Aug. 25 for games, food, coffee, art exhibitions, music and a raffle draw for 2 bikes!

August 19, 2013

Movie Under The Stars @ East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market

Crowns, capes and princess dresses are all MUSTS this week at the Farmers’ Market. There will be fun prince & princess crafts for the wee ones with Mrs. Darling, a family dance from Pegasus Studio and magic show by SuperSarah earlier in the evening. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a movie under the stars! Check out the poster for all the royal details.

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.

August 15, 2013

Quick Safety Notice: Assault

Here is a safety notice that came out on Tuesday from Toronto Police Service about an assault that took place near Merrill Bridge Road Park.

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an assault with a weapon investigation. It is reported that:

– on Monday, August 12, 2013, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a woman was walking on a pathway in Merrill Bridge Road Park.

– a man approached her from behind, grabbed her, brandished a weapon and threatened her

– after a struggle, the woman was able to break free to call police

– the man fled in an unknown direction

The man is described as black, mid 20s, 5’8″, with a very slim build. He has a distinct flatness to the upper bridge of his nose, and yellow stained, slightly crooked teeth. He was wearing a white, loose fitting T-shirt with a large, light-coloured logo.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

August 14, 2013

Farmers’ Market: Beautiful Images, School Grown & Inconceivable!

Another submission to the photo contest! Just beautiful! Thanks for submitting Stephen. To see more photo’s from Stephen Caissie, check out the full album on Facebook.

Did you know that some of the produce for sale at the market are grown by Toronto high school students? School Grown is run out of Toronto non-profit organization, Food Share. Their goal is to increase food literacy in youth by hiring high school students to run urban market gardens. Students learn in a classroom throughout the year, then get practical experience during the summer managing the garden, selling at markets and delivering to restaurants. The proceeds from sales are reinvesting into ongoing food literacy projects throughout the city. Be sure to quiz the students on exactly which genus and species the pepper your buying belongs to.

Red rocket, tiburon poblano, islander bell & sweet carmens

This week we have guests from the David Suzuki Foundation and Toronto Water attending. We also lined up a sunny 23 C day for you, your friends and family to enjoy a stroll through the market or to stay for a picnic.

On August 22nd we’ll be having our annual Movie Under the Stars night. Want a hint at what the movie is? It’s Princess Bride! OK, I suck at giving hints. (We also told you last week, but someone else wrote that post.) The movie won’t start until the sun goes down around at 8:45 pm, but we’re looking for a handful for volunteers to help make popcorn from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. If you or someone you know is interested, send me an email. It’s simply inconceivable to watch a movie in the park without popcorn!

August 12, 2013

A more well-rounded you?

Arts, films, frisbee and food! Read on for the details…

East End Arts Consultations

As you may know, our area’s new Local Arts Service Organization, East End Arts, was launched on June 25. Now they are holding community consultations to discuss priorities for programs and services, and the remaining dates are:

Wednesday August 14, 6:30-8:00 pm
Community Centre 55, 97 Main Street
Register at http://eastendartscc2.eventbrite.ca

Saturday August 17, 1-2:30 pm
Cosburn United Church, 1108 Greenwood Avenue
Register at http://eastendartscc3.eventbrite.ca

Please consider attending one of these opportunities to share you ideas for expanding arts opportunities in our neighbourhood. If you cannot attend in person, you can complete the online survey at: http://eastendarts.ca/survey

More information is available at http://eastendarts.ca

Inaugural Local Photo and Film Festival – Call for Submissions

Ultimate Frisbee @ Stephenson Park

REC Athletics will be continuing their co-ed recreational Ultimate Frisbee league into the fall, beginning September 4, 2013. They will again be operating out of Stephenson Park September 4-25 2013, then moving the games to Cherry Beach October 9-30. For further details, and registrations please visit www.recathletics.com.

**Early Bird Pricing in effect until August 25th**

Local Buzz about Local Pub

If you would prefer a more literal approach to becoming more well-rounded, check out Friday’s Toronto Star review of the Wren, and then go there immediately!

One last thing…

Happy 1st Anniversary to Sauce on Danforth www.sauceondanforth.com – as if they weren’t awesome enough, did you know they’ve opened a back patio??

August 9, 2013

August pop-up news

Pop-ups are continuing and big thanks to some of our awesome local businesses for participating in our ‘passport’ promotion!!

Since this is the first pop-up post in a while that the amazing Amanda O. hasn’t written herself, I’m happy to take the opportunity to thank Amanda for her hours of volunteer work on this project. She is unstoppable! It was with such joy and enthusiasm that we unanimously voted Amanda onto the DECA Board this summer to fill a vacancy from earlier in the year.

New Pop-up Shop Hours

All five of our fantastic pop-up shops have decided to stay in the ‘hood for the month of August (yay!), but they’ve made some adjustments to their store hours.

The biggest change will be that Krystle Lee will now be open for private appointments only. As more than one DECA member knows, having Krystle’s one-on-one attention is not only fun, but a great time saver. Need a back-to-work wardrobe? Do yourself a favour and call Krystle. (Here is the account of my awesome shopping experience with Krystle from February!!)

Cheap Thrills is scaling back a bit and will be closed Wednesdays and Sundays. The updated hours are all up on our website.

Always Wanted to be a Secret Shopper?

We have too! So we put together a questionnaire and some instructions on how to be a Mystery Shopper during the month of August at our pop-up shops. Then, because we want feedback on the stores, but we also like an excuse to have a fun Danforth East night out, we’re ending off with a get-together with your fellow Mystery Shopper neighbours on September 10.

Here are the basics, or check out the website for the details:

Here’s what you do:
1. Download the Mystery Shopper form or check out the online survey (works on mobile devices too!)
2. Quickly review the questions before heading out (try not to look at them while you are in the store)
3. Your feedback will help improve the efforts to encourage local shopping in the neighbourhood
4. Join us for an evening social Tuesday September 10 (mark your calendars now) and reveal yourself to all the other local mystery shoppers in the neighbourhood

Pssst! You can Mystery Shop at more than one pop-up shop location, just submit a separate form for each one please!

Passport Winners

We drew the 5 lucky winners of the Pop-up Passport prizes. Congratulations Catherine W., Irit K., Alison M., Marika V. & Emily R. Some awesome prizes await you. Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks again to our amazing local retailers who participated:

Better Bulk – Cake Town Cafe – Circus Coffee House – Danforth Sandwich – Madame Gateaux – Manzer Hair Studio – Silly Goose Kids

Check out all the loot!

Just for fun, here is the list and info on our pop-ups:

Krystle Lee | 1517 Danforth Avenue
Open in August By Private Appointment Only

PERSONAL SHOPPER * STYLIST * PRIVATE SALES * WARDROBE – Krystle Lee’s designer pop-ups offer a curated selection of new and gently used high end clothing & accessories. Krystle has been a personal shopper and image consultant for 6 years and has accumulated a roster of career centric female clients. Lee assists women with finding stunning stand out pieces that compliment and enhance ones individual style.

In This Closet | 1765 Danforth Avenue
Monday 11-7 |Tuesday-Thursday 11-8 | Friday 11-9 | Saturday 12-8

In This Closet offers the best of thrift pricing with a boutique experience for quality and unique fashions for women sizes 0-20. Modern and classic quality clothing to take you from the office to a night on the town and everywhere in between…

E-closet | 1801 Danforth Avenue
Monday-Saturday 12-7 | Sunday 12-5

Our mission is to deliver top quality trendy fashion at affordable prices, for women of all shapes and sizes. Now both online and in person!

Cheap Thrills | 1811 Danforth Avenue
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12-5 | Closed Wed. & Sun

We sell all kinds of new samples and seconds name brand items for the whole family. New items arriving weekly, so check in regularly for bargains!

Yummy Stuff | 1938 Danforth Avenue
Tuesday-Friday 11-7 | Saturday 10-5

Yummy Stuff is a bakery specializing in all things yummy; cupcakes, pies, tarts, cookies, squares and custom cakes. Voted best red velvet cupcakes in the city!