The leaves are changing, the furnaces are on but that doesn’t mean that we need to stay home and hibernate. Here are some upcoming events and opportunities that should keep us out and about (even if we might need a coat).
Happy 100th Anniversary To Gledhill!
Did you or someone you know attend Gledhill Junior Public School? Do you live nearby and have always wondered what goes on in there? Do you have kids who might go to Gledhill someday and you want to check it out? No matter how you may be connect, the whole community is invited to come out and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Gledhill on Saturday, October 14th from 1-3pm.
Happy 2nd Birthday to Press
Press.books.coffee.vinyl is celebrating two years at 2442 Danforth Ave with a weekend-long party on Saturday and Sunday (Oct 14 & 15) with discounts, deals and live music! Follow their Facebook page for updates but as of right now, here is the rundown of what is planned:
25% off all new and used vinyl records, used book sale, $1 brewed coffee, $2 lattes and capps. Plus live music all through the weekend!
✨✨✨Press ALL-STARS✨✨✨
Saturday
C a r m e n T o t h @ 1pm
S a m T a y l o r a n d t h e E a s t En d L o v e @ 3pm
Sunday
B r i a n P a s s m o r e C r e e p e r I n d i e F o l k R o c k @ 12pm
L i a S c o t t @1pm
M i c h a e l V i l l a m o r @ 2pm
R e b e c c a M a d a m b a a n d t h e. M y s t e r y G u e s t s @ 3pm
M a r i a R a m i o s @4pm
Pumpkin Parade Postering
It’s the most magical time of the year – the annual DECA Pumpkin Parade at East Lynn Park! Can you help us get the word out about this wonderful event by putting up some posters around the neighbourhood? This is a great way to:
- get some exercise
- give you a guaranteed sense of accomplishment with minimal output
- allow you to finally have some time to yourself
- help out your trusty neighbourhood association, and
- generally make you feel like you are a really good person – which you clearly are.
Here is a teeny tiny version of our poster to fill you with excitement about the event because it is always a truly magical evening!
Now that you are burning with desire to help, send an email to Amanda, our volunteer coordinator (who is also a volunteer, because we all are!) and she will get you started.
Spoiler alert: we will also need people on the night of November 1 to help toss the pumpkins into giant bins following the event, so if you want to do that, let Amanda know!
Little Robot Friends Coding Class
Did you know that there’s a little business called Little Robot Friends at 1832 Danforth? Well, now you know and just in time to register for their 4-week coding club for kids aged 9 and up. Details can be found here:
What are little robot friends?
They’re cute robot characters that inspire kids to get creative with technology. These robots are packed with smarts, sensors, and big personalities. You can program them to make expressions, sing songs, perform tricks, and play games. It’s all about learning to code in a fun and engaging way with friends!
About the coding club
They will help participants build their 21st-century skills with an introduction to visual coding using our LRF Blocks App. They’ll also learn fundamental coding concepts through tons of hands-on and collaborative activities. By the end of the course level up with real-world programming in Arduino (C & C++). Gain the core knowledge and skills to tackle independent coding projects with your Little Robot Friend!
Cost: $150 for four weeks on Saturday mornings from 10am-noon, beginning October 21st.
Police Station Consultations
Don’t forget about the consultation meeting being held Tuesday, October 17 (6:45 to to 9:15 p.m.) at SH Armstrong Community Centre, 56 Woodfield Rd about where to put the new police station. One of the three options is at Coxwell & Danforth! Here is our previous blog post for more information.
Second Annual Danforth East Short Film Festival – October 21
Buy tickets for $15 at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/danforth-east-short-film-festival-tickets-37461220519?aff=es2
Repair Cafe – November 4
It’s advanced notice but you may want to start setting aside things you want to bring in for this Free repair cafe!
Does your family have a budding singer in grade 4 or older who has always wanted to sing in a pop choir or band? If so, you are in luck! The Music Project is looking for singers for their Senior Choir happening Tuesdays at 5:30 PM. Kids in the senior choir will have the opportunity to audition for THE BAND PROJECT— small bands working together with singers, guitar players, drummers, and piano players — happening at 6:15 PM on Tuesdays. In THE BAND PROJECT kid musicians will work with professional musician mentors to learn how to form a band and showcase their skills, plus there are lots of performance opportunities throughout the year!
