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Skating parties

This weekend there are two local skating parties and since we’re on the topic, Janet Davis’ annual party is coming up in a few weeks. Here are all the details – see you on the rinks!

Friends of Monarch Park Skating Party

Sunday, February 12, 3-5pm

Free skating and hot chocolate at the Monarch Park rink, along with a large dose of community awesomeness. Kudos to the Friends of Monarch Park on organizing this wonderful annual event. 

Official event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1740369282940420

Fairmount Park Winterfest

Saturday, February 11, 2-5pm 

Fairmount Park is on Gerrard so slightly outside our boundaries but this amazing community event needed mentioning!



Stephenson Park

The Friends of Stephenson Park have been busy flooding their rink and are hoping to have it ready for a skating party on Family Day – tbd. If you can help with this rink, please email us here and we will connect you to Peter, the master flooder. You can also join the Friends of Stephenson Park Facebook page to keep in the loop of volunteer opportunities and all kinds of fun stuff!


Councillor Janet Davis’ 14th Annual Skating Party

March 5, 11:30-1:30 @ East York Memorial Arena

Mark your calendars – this annual skate party is always a lot of fun. 

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Looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day?

We have a lot of great options for celebrating Valentine’s Day right in our own neighbourhood!  We have delicious restaurants, floral shops with beautiful arrangements, bakeries with tasty treats, and more!

Here are a few additional options if you’re looking to try something new this year…

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Fresh Paint + Fresh Beer

Join us for a guided painting class and beer tasting presented by Muskoka Brewery. Each guest will receive step-by-step instruction to complete the featured image of the evening.

February 14th
6:45-8:45 p.m.
Cost: $45

Reserve Tickets at www.freshpaintstudio.ca

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DECA Pride event

Our LGBTQ+ group, DECA Pride, is having their next social event this Sunday from 3:30-5:30pm Light snacks are on us and Time Capsule (2183 Danforth) graciously waived their gaming fees for our group. These events are well attended by adults and families – the place is big enough for all and Time Capsule is fully licenced. 

Hope to see you there! 

(Official FB invite here)


Oh, and if you’re interested in being added to the email list and/or helping out with some upcoming fundraising efforts to support a group of LGBTQ newcomers/refugees, contact DECA Pride here. 

Once again, thanks to Angela Wagner of Umlaut Design for designing the beautiful poster. 

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Events this Week!

Comedy Night at Hirut Hoot!

Looking for a great night out with friends? This line up will keep you laughing…

Terry Clement
JJ Liberman
George Westerholm
Kyle Lucey
Kevin MacDonald
Simon Rakoff
Darryl Purvis
Parker and Seville

Hosted by Carolyn Bennett

Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine
2050 Danforth Avenue (Woodbine)
Friday, January 27, 2017
9pm
Cost: $5

Email: hiruthoot@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting Canadian comedy!

 

Jazz Vespers

Enjoy the unique and eclectic style of the Kevin Cato Trio!

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Kevin has shared the stage with artists including: Mary J Blige, Men Without Hats and Guido Basso. His work has aired on Jazz FM, CIUT, and CBC Radio. Kevin is a local graduate – earning his honour degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University.

Come out and enjoy a free performance!

Saturday, January 28th
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Hope United Church @ Main and Danforth
2550 Danforth Ave

For more information, please call 416-691-9682, or visit HopeUnited.ca

 

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Come and Join us at Pegasus Dance Studios

Friends, Fun, Dance, Music and Stories

A free monthly program for toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver
the last Tuesday of each month

         1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Followed by coffee and play time -1:30-2:00   

    Phone or email to reserve your spot; January 31, February 28, March 28
pegasusstudios@rogers.com 361 Glebehome Blvd/ 416-469-2799

 

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(Here’s a live link to email the organizers to register for this workshop)

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(Here’s a live link to email the organizers to register for this workshop)

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DECA Board meeting – this Tuesday

The DECA Board is meeting on Tuesday, January 24 from 7:30-9:30pm at Gerrard’s Pizza, 1528 Danforth in their private room in the basement. If you’d like to know more about what we do, who we are and/or how you can get involved, please join us for the meeting. 

If you want to know more about us but the thought of coming to a meeting fills you with dread, a few Board members will be there from 7-7:30pm to meet and greet with anyone who wants to come out! 

If you can, please drop us a line to let us know you’ll be coming by clicking here. 

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Resolve to join DECA!

A quick note from DECA Chair, Sheri Hebdon

A few weeks ago at our AGM, I was honoured to be elected Chair of DECA for the third year. Our Board this year is an exciting mix of experienced and new Board members – the perfect circumstances for good ideas and the expertise to implement. In case you missed it, joining me on the 2016/17 Board is Audrey Kvedaras (Vice Chair), Anita Schretlen (Treasurer), Alison McMurray (Secretary), Loreen Barbour, Nicole Bergot-Browning, Amanda Olson, Melissa Peretti, Jennifer Scott, Gay Stephenson, Peter Woodcock. 

This year is our 10th year – our “DECAde”, if you will. One area we want to focus on during this milestone year is increasing our paid membership base. While thousands of you follow what we do and show up for our events, a much smaller number of you support us financially. None of our events or social media spaces are limited to members-only, but we do depend on membership fees to be able to do much of what we do.

If you want DECA to keep putting on events like the East Lynn Farmers’ Market, the Danforth East Arts Fair, the Pumpkin Parade, Festival of Lights and the Danforth East Yard Sale, then sign up for your $10/household Annual membership by clicking here. (Yes, it’s just $10!)

If you don’t have time to volunteer but you want to feel like you’re doing something,  throw money at that problem! Sign up for a $10/household membership by clicking here. 

Of course, if you do want to be more involved, send us an email to start the conversation. 

Members must live within our borders (Main St north to Lumsden/Mortimer, west to Monarch Park, south to the train tracks) but if you live outside of the catchment, you can still make a donation to us as a “friend” of DECA. We are a non-profit but not a registered charity so we do not issue tax receipts.

You can also keep up on our events and other local news  by following DECA on social media:
Facebook /DanforthEastCommunityAssociation

Twitter – @decadiaries

On behalf of the DECA Board, I wish you all the best for 2017!

-Sheri  

2016/17 DECA Board, Photo credit: Catherine Porter