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Guru Coffee and Eco-Friendly Laundromat

These folks sent me a note this week to tell us about their new double venture – organic and fair trade coffee (Guru Coffee) and The Eco Laundry Room.  Both are at 2741 Danforth in the corner plaza near Canadian Tire.  Guru is offering freshly roasted coffee, tea, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, hot chocolate etc. It’s open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  You can contact them at orders@gurucoffee.com or 416-917-7419.

While your there, you could do your laundry!  Using solar energy and “top-of-the-line Energy Star washers and dryers, you are in and out within the hour.”  Parking is free.  Wireless internet is available as is a TV and a kids play area.  It’s open 365 days a year (because whose kidding who – laundry never takes a vacation).  It’s open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.  Last wash at 9 p.m.  Contact them at theecolaundryroom@gmail.com or 705-874-9311.

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Danforth Gems

Many thanks to Ciara for these short and sweet Danforth Gems…

Dr. David Jeong (Family Dentist) has moved to 2107 Danforth Road on the south side of Danforth (416-696-1800). The team led by Adele at reception is very welcoming. The decorated office is warm, inviting with wonderful tones of mauve and soft green. Both my children and I have been going to Dr. Jeong for the past year and are thrilled our dentist has stayed in our neighbourhood.

Pavilion Pastries (Main Street just north of Danforth beside Main subway station) is a delight. There is a spectacular interior and exposed brick (which I envy) and a very pleasant environment.  There are homemade soups, great coffee and lukamattis (honey balls) just to name a few of the delicious offerings. The welcome from the staff is superb and the menu is excellent value.

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Official Big Hole Community Consultation

A community consultation meeting will be held regarding the development application proposal for 2055-2057 Danforth Avenue (formerly Woodbine Building Supplies).  The meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to have input on this project, view the plans and ask questions.  If you cannot attend the meeting, you can still make your views known by sending a fax (416) 392-1330 or by writing to Raymond David, Toronto and East York District Planning Division, 100 Queen Street West, Floor 18E Toronto Ontario, M5H 2N2.

Attending the meeting will be: Councillor Bussin, representatives for the developer and City of Toronto Planner, Tine Major, lmajor@toronto.ca.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 – 7 – 9 p.m.

Terry Fox Community Centre, 2 Gledhill Ave.

For more information, contact Councillor Sandra Bussin’s office at 416-392-1376 or councillor_bussin@toronto.ca

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Bus Barns and Canada Post

First – Thanks to Leo for pointing us to this story from the Toronto Star about the possibility of a transit museum/interpretive centre at the TTC barns at Coxwell and Danforth.

Second – MP, Jack Layton’s office is holding a community meeting to discuss local Canada Post services this Sunday (Feb 21st) from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Woodgreen Community Centre at 1491 Danforth (Classrooms 1 &2).  Representatives from Canada Post will be on hand to hear from residents.


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DECA Meeting

The February DECA executive meeting is this Tuesday , February 16th (tomorrow).  If you want to come, drop me a note and I’ll give you the details.

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Our Reporter In Haiti

Many of you know that DECA’s vice-chair, Catherine Porter, is a columnist at the Toronto Star.  Last week she returned from Haiti where she spent twelve hours a day talking to those who are left behind after the earthquake.  She wrote about some of those stories for the paper, but there are only so many column inches and many stories were left untold.

Catherine has agreed to share some of her experiences on the ground in Haiti with the rest of us.  I spent some time with her this weekend and  believe me, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear her talk about what is happening there right now and what it’s like to cover this story.

When: Wednesday, February 10, 8 p.m.

Where: Danforth Mennonite Church – 2174 Danforth Ave.

Admission: Free (Donations welcome to the Team Canada Healing Hands)

RSVP: Mary Margaret McMahon – spargy@rogers.com