A crowdfund campaign, Kitchen Library and all the benefits of being a supporter – read this note from Ryan at the Tool Library, and spread the word about this soon-to-be amazing Danforth East resource!
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Movie Night Magic & BIA Fun on Sunday
Movie Night Magic!
Who had a blast watching a movie under the stars last night? I did! And so did about 150 of your neighbours. The rain held off during the day so bums could stay dry as we all took in the comedic genius of Rob Reiner’s Princess Bride.
Thank you to Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon for not only sponsoring the evening but also popping all popcorn for movie goers to enjoy!
We also want to give a special shout out to local environmental steward Bruce Crofts. We’ve mentioned how thankful we are of Bruce’s wife Susan for her tireless work watering the trees by Valu-mart. Well, after the market yesterday we were surprised at the amount of litter in the park. Bruce went home and got his special litter bag and poker stick and spent the evening cleaning up the park. Thank your commitment to making our neighborhood clean and beautiful, Bruce!
Mosaic BIA Summer Festival Community Picnic
A reminder that the Mosaic BIA will be hosting their Summer Festival Community Picnic this Sunday at East Lynn Park. Check the full listing of activities below!
Your Weekend Plans: Movie Night, Ca$h Mob, Healthy Lunches & Summer Festival
DECA Is Pinning!
Before we get to the round-up of weekend fun, a head’s up for Pinterest fans–DECA is now on Pinterest thanks to volunteer extraordinaire Vicki Ziegler. Our boards are a celebration of the east end businesses, resources, events and stories about the ‘hood. We’re aiming to include everyone eventually, but in the meantime you can help by sending us ideas and links for us to pin at info(at)danfortheastcommunityassociation.com.
Check out our Pinterest account here. While you’re at it, you’ll also want to check out our Facebook page for up-to-the minute events and happenings. And if you like your news in 140 characters, we’re here for you too on Twitter.
Thursday: Movie Under the Stars
A reminder that it’s our annual movie night on Aug. 22 in East Lynn Park, featuring the classic The Princess Bride. Come for the Farmer’s Market and stay for an evening of fun with your neighbours, plus Westley, Buttercup and the R.O.U.S. The action starts when the sun goes down, at 8:30 pm.
Friday: Healthy Lunches and Ca$h Mob!
Back-to-school is glimmering on the horizon (yikes) and Oaks ‘n Acorns is helping you get prepared. Join Nana Jokura of Accept Wellness at 10:30 am, Aug. 23 for a workshop on healthy lunches. Cost is $25. RSVP required at Oaks ‘n Acorns.
Later on Friday, join us for our first ever CA$H MOB! We’ll be mobbing a local business, having fun and heading out for some refreshments at a local watering hole afterwards. The rules are simple:
1) bring $20
2) meet 3 new people
3) have fun
Meet up at 6:45 pm by the doors of Coxwell station when the top secret “mobbing” destination will be revealed.
Saturday: Check out the Pop-up Shops
There isn’t actually an event planned for Saturday, but if you haven’t yet, why not check out the pops before these temporary shops are gone?
Sunday: Annual Summer Festival
The perfect way to end the weekend–at the Danforth Mosaic BIA‘s annual Summer Festival & Community Picnic! Head to East Lynn Park from 1-6 pm on Aug. 25 for games, food, coffee, art exhibitions, music and a raffle draw for 2 bikes!
Movie Under The Stars @ East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market
Crowns, capes and princess dresses are all MUSTS this week at the Farmers’ Market. There will be fun prince & princess crafts for the wee ones with Mrs. Darling, a family dance from Pegasus Studio and magic show by SuperSarah earlier in the evening. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a movie under the stars! Check out the poster for all the royal details.
The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. between June 6 – October 17 at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave. Stay up to date by visiting the new East Lynn Market Facebook page.
Quick Safety Notice: Assault
Here is a safety notice that came out on Tuesday from Toronto Police Service about an assault that took place near Merrill Bridge Road Park.
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an assault with a weapon investigation. It is reported that:
– on Monday, August 12, 2013, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a woman was walking on a pathway in Merrill Bridge Road Park.
– a man approached her from behind, grabbed her, brandished a weapon and threatened her
– after a struggle, the woman was able to break free to call police
– the man fled in an unknown direction
The man is described as black, mid 20s, 5’8″, with a very slim build. He has a distinct flatness to the upper bridge of his nose, and yellow stained, slightly crooked teeth. He was wearing a white, loose fitting T-shirt with a large, light-coloured logo.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Farmers’ Market: Beautiful Images, School Grown & Inconceivable!
Another submission to the photo contest! Just beautiful! Thanks for submitting Stephen. To see more photo’s from Stephen Caissie, check out the full album on Facebook.
Did you know that some of the produce for sale at the market are grown by Toronto high school students? School Grown is run out of Toronto non-profit organization, Food Share. Their goal is to increase food literacy in youth by hiring high school students to run urban market gardens. Students learn in a classroom throughout the year, then get practical experience during the summer managing the garden, selling at markets and delivering to restaurants. The proceeds from sales are reinvesting into ongoing food literacy projects throughout the city. Be sure to quiz the students on exactly which genus and species the pepper your buying belongs to.
This week we have guests from the David Suzuki Foundation and Toronto Water attending. We also lined up a sunny 23 C day for you, your friends and family to enjoy a stroll through the market or to stay for a picnic.
On August 22nd we’ll be having our annual Movie Under the Stars night. Want a hint at what the movie is? It’s Princess Bride! OK, I suck at giving hints. (We also told you last week, but someone else wrote that post.) The movie won’t start until the sun goes down around at 8:45 pm, but we’re looking for a handful for volunteers to help make popcorn from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. If you or someone you know is interested, send me an email. It’s simply inconceivable to watch a movie in the park without popcorn!
The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. between June 6 – October 17 at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave. Stay up to date by visiting the new East Lynn Market Facebook page.