Laneway update on Wednesday!

A few years ago, we asked you to reimagine the laneway that goes up to Coxwell station along the Green P lot. Since then, Councillor Davis, the TTC, Toronto Parking Authority, East End Arts and Transportation Services have been working on solutions.

Come to the Bus Terminal patio on Wednesday, August 3 from 5-7pm to hear about what will happen next for the laneway. (spoiler alert: mural!)

From reggae to jazz -today’s events (Jul 30)

Old’s Cool’s Reggae Healing – 250 Westlake @ Lumsden, 11-4 

Summertime can be a slow time for our local businesses, especially those off the beaten path. Old’s Cool General Store hosts regular events to bring people in, (“like” them on Facebook so you don’t miss one) and today is going to be the perfect way to celebrate sun, summer and Caribbean culture.

See the event listing for all of the details, but here are the highlights and lunch menu.


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Jim Clayton Duo – Jazz Vespers Series, Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth, (n/w corner Main & Danforth), 4:30-5:15pm

Part of a new Jazz Vespers series at Hope United, jazz pianist Jim Clayton will be joined by bassist Steve Lucas today. Cost is free/pay what you can.

Click here for the event listing.

The market TODAY!

While yesterday’ downpour may have put a damper on your outdoor activities, I’m sure local farmers were praising the much needed rain. If you’ve died out from yesterday, or even if you haven’t, be sure to stop by the market this week to pick up some fresh, local produce!  Here’s some of the activities and visitors you can expect:

  • The Tool Library KIDS will be onsite offering another fun and unique craft activity for young builders.
  • Emergency Room nurses from the Michael Garron Hospital (formerly TEGH) will be sharing information on bicycle safety and saying safe in the heat.
  • For our thirsty shoppers, stop by the winery booth and sample the wares from Flat Rock Cellars, who come to us from the Niagara region.

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Wellness Booth:

Here what you can chat about with Accept Wellness at the market this week, in their own words:

Calling all moms & dads! Would you like to feel amazing after having babies (no matter how old they are)?  Naturopathic Doctors Lindsey Mallais & Nana Jokura will be offering free assessments in energy, mood and your health so that you can  keep up with your little ones. Accept Wellness is now offering east end services again!

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7:00 p.m. between June 2 – October 13 at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave. Stay up to date by visiting the East Lynn Market Facebook page or by following us on Twitter.

The market TODAY: Jammy Jazzfest!

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Jammy Jazzfest!

 

Bring your jazz hands this week as we celebrate all things Jazz!  DESIGNnook will have jazz themed crafts and there will be the sweets sounds of jazz music from the Felix Fox Pappa’s.

We’re grateful to Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, M.P. for sponsoring our events this week. He’ll be onsite to chat with market goers about local and national issues alike.  We hear he may have some jammy treats to share!

You can also stop by the DECA tent to chat with ZooShare or have some samples from this week’s winery, Tawse at their tent.

Wellness Booth

This week we’ll have Kelly Boaz at our wellness booth. In her holistic nutrition practice, she’s all about balancing your physical health with your mental health. What good is living forever if forever doesn’t include cookies? Bring your nutrition and health questions, and chat!

The Market this week: The fences are finally down!

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We’ve all been eagerly awaiting it—the construction is done in our park! The fences came down this week and in their place are beautiful new benches and an accessible walkway into the children’s playground. Just in time, too, for a highlight week at the Market. So grab your picnic blanket, stretch out, grab your weekly fare from our farmers and say hi to a neighbour or two. There’s lots of fun happening this week you won’t want to miss out on!

For all ages:

Jazz lovers—attending this week’s Market is a must! Once again, East Lynn will take part in the Beaches International Jazz Festival’s Farmer’s Market Series. A seasonal favourite, this is your chance to enjoy locally grown talent in the park—for free and without the crowds the Beach draws! The Toronto All Star Big Band is performing again this year. You can catch them from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Take a step back in time and enjoy timeless big-band favourites like Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, The Fabulous Dorseys, Glenn Miller, and many more! Learn more about this wonderful troupe of musicians at torontoallstarbigband.com.

For the kids:

School’s out, but reading’s always in! This week, the Toronto Public Library will be offering pop-up stories and crafts to littles, starting at 4:30 p.m. Once they’re done, you can turn ‘em loose in the splash pad.

The Toronto Tool Library’s youth program, TTL Kids, will be at the market too, with a sweet activity—assembling marshmallow catapults. We can see all the dads trying to catch marshmallow bombs with their mouths already. All young inventors invited to participate in this free, fun learning-based activity!

For the adults:

Carrie Lynn and Mary of Counterbalance Studio Pilates will be at the market this week from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering an interactive demonstration of 3-D Workout. This gentle exercise system can effectively help you improve your balance and functional fitness through the use of whole-body movements. Your shoulders and hips will thank you! Learn more about Carrie and Mary’s awesome studio at counterbalancestudiopilates.com.

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The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7:00 p.m. between June 2 – October 13 at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave. Stay up to date by visiting the East Lynn Market Facebook page or by following us on Twitter.