The location of the biking meeting has been changed to Remarks Bar & Grill so that people can attend both the budget consultations and the bike meeting!
East End Bike Social
Come meet other cyclists in the east end and talk about things that are planned for 2011 bike-wise. This is an informal event that is open to all.
Wednesday, January 19th 6-10 p.m.
Remarks Bar & Grill 1026 Coxwell – north of Cosburn
Contact Tom Flaherty for more info at tflah@metropolitan.com
DECA Meeting
If your new year’s resolution was to get more involved in your neighbourhood, meet your neighbours or drink more beer – you’re in luck! The next DECA executive meeting is Tuesday, January 25th at 8 p.m. If you would like to come, let me know and I’ll send you the details.
East End Bike Social
Come meet other cyclists in the east end and talk about things that are planned for 2011 bike-wise. This is an informal event that is open to all.
Wednesday, January 19th 6-10 p.m.
Remarks Bar & Grill 1026 Coxwell – north of Cosburn
Contact Tom Flaherty for more info at tflah@metropolitan.com
Councillor Coffee Talk
Join ward 32 councillor, Mary-Margaret McMahon to find out more about how Toronto’s city budget works and have a great cup of coffee at the same time.
January 22nd, Red Rocket Coffee, 1402 Queen St. E. 9-11 a.m.
January 22nd, Juice & Java, 2102 Queen St. E. noon-2 p.m.
January 22nd, Grinder, 168 Main St. 3-5 p.m.
January 23rd, Caketown, 2039 Danforth Ave. 10 a.m. – noon
For more info, contact councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca 416-392-1376
Doggie Swap Meet
If your dog wouldn’t be caught dead in the plaid winter ensemble that aunty mabel gave or if you are in need of a new coat, toy or extra leash, perhaps you need to attend the Merrill Park Dog Association Doggie Swap Meet (meat?). Laura Taylor is organizing the first doggie swap meet on January 23rd from 10:30 – noon. There will be hot drinks and muffins. Contact merrillpkdogs@gmail.com or laura.taylor@sympatico.ca
Business Training Series
The Danforth Mosaic BIA and Woodgreen Community Services are hosting a business training series of workshops by Elizabeth Verwey from Small Office Mentors. The sessions are free to Danforth Mosaic BIA members and $100 for others.
Four workshops will cover business communications, cash flow and money matters, networking and sales strategies and planning for business growth. Once business owners complete these four workshops, they qualify to apply for a micro-load from Alterna Savings.
Workshops are happening February 2/9/16/23 as well as Mondays in June and Wednesdays in October.
The Open Door East End Arts Collective is a group of artists from Toronto’s east end who “love their neighbourhood and the arts with equal passion.” This trio is launching a storytelling festival at St. David’s Anglican Church right across from Donlands subway station from January 23rd – April 17th at 3 p.m. in the parish hall.
Sunday January 23rd is the festival opener featuring Dan Yashinsky, Brian Katz and Rainos Mutamba (Dan Yashinsky was a performer at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market and he was fabulous). Admission is pay what you can with a suggested minimum of $5/person. For more info, call 416-469-2878 or look here.
Celena’s Bakery – was featured on blogTO this week and we thought you should check it out.
Updates
If you got a beautiful piece of art for Christmas and are wondering how to frame it, Ciraco’s (1946 Danforth) 15% off custom framing sale has been extended until the end of the month.
In December I told you about a local business, CareerFitmom. Turns out, DECA member, Jennifer D. Foster wrote a profile on owner, Beth, this fall about trying to find the balance between career and motherhood.
2011 Budget
Nothing says a good time like sitting around talking about the city budget. The fierce debates. The gut-busting guffaws. The tears. Um…maybe that’s just at my house? On Wednesday, January 19th councillors will be hosting public consultations on the proposed budget. This is your chance to get involved, learn more and give your two cents (less 2%). It’s from 6-9 p.m. at the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell. For information on how to make a deputation, check out this link.
First – here’s a toast to great neighbours. Thanks for being such a wonderful part of my geographic and online community.
Second – a story in today’s Globe and Mail about the resurrection of the ‘little Ethiopia’ debate.
Give the gift of local food, strong community and general neighbourliness by making your way to Caketown Cafe and picking up some East Lynn Farmers’ Market Bucks. It’s the perfect gift for neighbours or nannies or foodies or as a most well-received hostess gift. Caketown Cafe is just west of Woodbine on the south side of Danforth (beside the big hole).
If you’re worried about where all this holiday eating is getting you, you might want to check out CareerFitmom. This is a local business serving mostly moms and babies but also provides women’s-only fitness. The next session starts January 10th, but if you register before Dec. 27th, it’s only $85 for six weeks. Classes are at Cosburn and Woodbine.
CareerFitmom is owned by Beth Yarzab and Beth is teaching a fitness instructor certification course between Christmas and New Year’s. Teaching fitness is a great, flexible job so if you are interested in knowing more, contact Beth at beth(at)careerfitmom.ca
From today’s National Post, this story and graphic about the massive construction project on Coxwell Ave.
