There’s about one week left for the February Pop-Up Shops – still plenty of time to pop in! And if you want to know more about the people behind these pop-up shops, check out this Beach Metro article.
Fa Real Designz N Prints | 1898 Danforth Avenue Tuesday-Saturday 12-8 The buy 1 get one 1/2 off promotion will continue this week.
Krystle Lee | 1801 Danforth Avenue Monday 12-6 | Tuesday 10-6 | Wednesday Closed | Thursday 10-6 | Friday & Saturday 11-7 | Sunday Private Appointments There’s still plenty of fabulous clothes for sale at Krystle Lee, plus some new jewelry additions.
Repetitions Fitness| 1803 Danforth Avenue Monday 10-7 | Tuesday 12-4 | Wednesday 10-7 | Thursday 10-4 | Friday 10-7 | Saturday 9-5 | Sunday 10-3 Struggling with meal planning? Let Nadia take care of meals for you with a variety of meal packages available. Her meals are heart healthy, organic, largely vegan and free from most of the major allergens (ex. Soy, gluten, nuts…). Email her for more information. Also check our events page for her full schedule of fitness classes
An eastern Ontario farmer has recently begun delivering produce as a part of a “Food Box” program to our neighbourhood. Fiddlehead Farms provides 18 weeks of fresh produce from late June until the end of October with a pick up location at the Mortimer/Woodbine area. The box consists of 8 to 10 different seasonal vegetables or fruits and changes weekly as we move through the growing season, including: kale, swiss chard, green beans, garlic, cucumbers and beets. Cost is $550 ($30 per week) with half-box options available. Check out their website for more information.
Speaking of farms… there are 107 days left until the East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market begins. What are you most excited about seeing at the market this year?
Grand Opening this Saturday, February 16th – 2:00 p.m.
Join your neighbours as we welcome Danforth Neighbourhood Pharmacy Care to our neighbourhood. This beautiful new community pharmacy is located at 2416 Danforth Avenue, near Westlake Avenue.
Come to the grand opening this Saturday, February 16th at 2:00 p.m. and learn about services like free pick-up and delivery, and after-hours prescription services. You can even bring in your old/expired medication, which owner Speros Dorovenis promises to safely dispose of in an environmentally friendly way.
We’re not saying anything about the competition, but there is something to be said for a pharmacy that specializes in being a pharmacy.
And look how beautiful it is!
Your reward for reading all the way to the bottom is a little reminder about tonight’s great event…
Makin’ a Racket at the Rocketis TONIGHT (February 15th) at Red Rocket, located at 1364 Danforth Avenue. “Open mic” for poets, storytellers, authors.
7:30-9:30 p.m., and the cost is pay what you can, with a suggested donation of $5.
The February long weekend has kind of snuck up on you, and something about calling it “Family Day” is making you feel like you need to make Monday something really special. But it’s February, and you’re tired, and you really just want to eat discounted Valentine’s Day chocolate that you are going to buy tomorrow on your lunch hour.
If you see yourself in this sad tale, then it’s DECAdiaries to the rescue.
Here is a list of neighbourhood Family Day activities!
Silly Goose Kids – 2054 Danforth Avenue (as if you don’t know where it is by now!)
Monarch Park Stadium – 1 Hanson Street (behind Monarch Park School – in the dome!)
Pack some snacks and head over on foot if you can, since parking is very limited. Run those kids around and ensure a pleasant rest-of-the-day for the whole family!
Bomb Wellness – 1338 Danforth Avenue
A word from the owners:
We’re really excited about our family day line-up this year. We have classes running from 9:00 – noon for adults and children 10+ as well as playtime and Fit Kids for little people.
It’s just $10 to drop in, or $20 for the whole family. Unlimited members: this is totally free for you, and your family can participate for an additional $10.
In the afternoon, we’ll welcome David Dantes who will be teaching a 2 hour Self-Defense workshop. You won’t be learning any crazy knife-disarming drills, but you will learn realistic techniques to keep you safe, regardless of your size or strength. This course is suitable for men and women, as well as children over 10.
We’ll be airing a movie (free) downstairs if you’d like to bring your smaller children along while you participate in this course. The cost is $30 and $10 for additional members of the same family. ($25 for members, $20 for unlimited members)
If you’ve ever wondered about Ethiopian cuisine and culture now is your chance to try it out. DECA Board Member Susan Bates has organized a special night at Rendez Vous Restaurant & Cafe at 1408 Danforth. Here’s a note from Susan with more details:
Ethiopian restaurants have moved into our ‘hood the past few years, uniquely contrasting our older cultural additions to the Danforth, such as Italian and Greek restaurants. I knew absolutely nothing about Ethiopia and wondered why they were interested in opening their restaurants along the Danny. I met Banchi through my volunteer role as DECA-BIA liaison and attending the BIA Mosiac meetings, where she is a board member. Banchi is a warm and delightful lady and I visited her restaurant, Rendez vous, at 1408 Danforth near Monarch Park. I sampled one of her platters, called Tibs and it was ABSOLUTELY DELISH!!! I learned a few things too. Ethiopian bread, Injera, is gluten-free that Ethiopians eat artfully with their hands and that their dining culture is traditionally followed by an intimate and aromatic coffee ceremony.
Tara and I, (remember us from the pub crawl?) will be leading a Ethiopian Culture and Cuisine night hosted by Banchi at the Rendez Vous on Thursday February 21st starting at 6:30 pm.
Banchi will educate us about Ethiopia, cook delicious Ethiopian food platters, present a coffee ceremony and has booked an engaging traditional dance duo, described as somewhat like the belly dancers of the Middle East. This evening is specially priced for our group at $35.00 per person.
Yes, there are a good number of florists in our neighbourhood that will no doubt be busy tomorrow. But you know what would be a really cool gift for that special someone? A customized hoodie professing your love. A bright pink leather wristlet and fake eyelashes. Or how about a couples personal training session or home meal delivery service? Check out the notices below to see what else you can find last minute at the DECA pop-ups.
Also, don’t forget that YOU can get involved in the DECA Pop-Up project. We’d love for you to join us next Thursday, February 21st at 8 p.m. Email us for more details.
Fa Real Designz N Prints | 1898 Danforth Avenue Tuesday-Saturday 12-8 Couples Special – Buy one, get the second half price! FaReal now has kids’ sizes and ONESIES for customizing! Let everyone know how much you love your hood with a few “I heart Danforth East” onesies! Or perhaps make that surprise announcement to family with a “I’m going to be a big Sister/Brother” tee.
Krystle Lee | 1801 Danforth Avenue Monday 12-6 | Tuesday 10-6 | Wednesday Closed | Thursday 10-6 | Friday & Saturday 11-7 | Sunday Private Appointments Krystle Lee is teaming up with Amy Beth of Makeup in the City, a leading hair and makeup company, for Valentine’s Day. Special offer: Lavish your Lashes for “V” day. A 5 min consult and lash application with false lashes – the first 10 people getting their lashes for free, $5 afterwards. Full Valentines makeup makeover available by private appointment. With celebrated artists specializing in makeup, hair design, airbrush makeup, permanent lash extensions and hair extensions. Owner and artist Amy Beth has had her work featured on the pages of Elle Canada, Vogue Italia, and Chloe magazine. Amy’s celebrity clientele also includes Lady Antebellum, Drake, and Chloe Moretz. From Runway to Red Carpet anyone can be flawless and fierce.
Repetitions Fitness| 1803 Danforth Avenue Monday 10-7 | Tuesday 12-4 | Wednesday 10-7 | Thursday 10-4 | Friday 10-7 | Saturday 9-5 | Sunday 10-3 Nadia offers gift certificates for all services and is doing a 10% discount on gift certificates for Valentine’s Day (Wed & Thurs purchases). Why not try a couples’ sessions or a private training session for your Valentine? Nadia also offers meal planning and prepared food home delivery tailored to you. Sample menus are on her website with some pictures featured below. Consultations for fitness or meal planning are complimentary.
Delicious and health meal from Repetitions FitnessDelicious and health meal from Repetitions Fitness – Quinoa & Cauliflower
For more information about these pop-up stores, the DECA Pop-Up Shop project and DECA, please visit our website.
