It’s fall. That means there’s a whole new crop of vegetables and fruit available from the farmers. This week we’ll also have Toronto Public Library storytime at 4:30 p.m. and and an activity with Silly Goose Kids at 5:00 p.m. We’re also busy planning for October 4th’s Harvest festivities courtesy of SugarMoon and Alterna Savings. There’s going to be fun of the animal and bouncy variety… stay tuned! You won’t want to miss it.
Circus Shadows
From September 20 until October 14th S Sense in Design at 698 Coxwell Avenue is presenting a unique art show – Circus Shadows. It’s a unique collection showcasing a collaboration between Zero Gravity Circus and photographer Kathleen Finlay. They’re also hosting a special reception this Friday September 28th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.
We’ve written about how awesome we think Silly Goose Kids already, noting the toy store as a Danforth Gem early on in its existence. This store has everything – all things train, a vast selection of books, the most fashionable kids shoes, princess dress-up clothes, super fast scooters, eco friendly teething toys, change table in the washroom, rocking chair to nurse in, play area for the toddles, gorgeous gift wrapping, plus all the amazing guests that they’ve brought into the neighbourhood. SGK has added to community events by bringing crafts and activities to many DECA events as well.
We just want to say THANK YOU,CONGRATULATIONSandHAPPY BIRTHDAY SILLY GOOSE KIDS!
The gang at SGK asked that we pass along this note to the neighbourhood:
This weekend Silly Goose Kids is celebrating our first birthday!
When opening our store we had hoped that we would become a “hub” for our community, somewhere that people could hang out, meet friends, feed their babies,make music , share insights on parenting and have a coffee once in awhile.
This past year we have met so many wonderful people in our Neighbourhood and feel very fortunate to be where we are today. We would like to say thanks to DECA for all of their support while we were getting started and continuing to promote local businesses.
We would also like to say thank you to everyone for coming to us for your birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, new baby, new sibling, get well, back to school, moving in, moving out and just because gifts!! Please come and celebrate our birthday with us. We have lots of fun planned for Saturday and Sunday (Sept 22-23).
Pssst.. Save the tax all weekend! See you soon!
The gaggle Silly Goose Kids
Despite a challenging year for apples growers in Ontario we’re still able to celebrate our love of apples this year with Applemania 2012!
There will be carmel apples, apple cider and musical entertainment from Alistair Ant (5:00 p.m.). Mrs. Darling will be running a Clothes Peg Dolls, Fairies and Super Hero craft table (4:30 p.m.). You’ll also be able to learn more about making a Little Library in your neighbourhood and pick up a treat in support of the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society this week.
Arts and/or Social Enterprises interested in pop-up placement on the Danforth, Monarch Park to Main
DEADLINE: September 23, 2012
We here at Danforth East Commmunity Association are interested in filling the empty stores along Danforth Avenue between Monarch Park and Main with short-term enterprises. We believe that more activity along our commercial strip = a safer, more walkable and vibrant neighborhood. We are looking for artists and social enterprise projects that:
Can fill (and vacate) an empty space quickly and easily
Will add value to the street and the community
If you have an idea for a creative enterprise that could be placed temporarily in an empty store, we are interested in hearing from you! In 200 words or less, tell us what you would like to do. If we are interested, we’ll ask you for more!
We are now accepting statements of intent for a weekend showcase this October.
What would YOU do with one free month on the Danforth?
Click here to email us with your proposals and/or your questions.
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FREE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Next Wednesday, September 26, 2012 @ Danforth/Coxwell Library
This summer the Danforth East Community Association partnered with 6 St. Joseph House, Bell Canada and the City of Toronto. We commissioned eight artists to paint Bell equipment boxes in our neighbourhood. Not only is this an injection of diverse art into our public space, it also deters vandalism and graffiti.
There are eight scavenger hunt questions to be answered. You have to visit the boxes to the find the answer. When you bring the answers to at least four questions to the DECA table at the Danforth East Arts Fair, your name will be entered to win the grand prize.
The Arts Fair is THIS WEEKEND. 10-5 Saturday and Sunday. If you buy some Christmas gifts there, you will not regret it. You will feel smug and self-satisfied for supporting local artists and being so freakin’ organized!
As I was saying…here are the questions.
From west to east:
1. Greenwood Subway Station, Artist: Charles Weiss
What is the name of this painting?
2. 217 Parkmount, Artist: Shayona Panth
There is a number on the top of this painting. What is it?
3. 1675 Danforth, Artist: Greg Marshall
Can you find the artist’s name on this painting? Where is it?
4. 126 Roseheath, Artist: Jungle Ling
Artist, Jungle Ling, is putting the finishing touches on this painting. What is he painting in the bottom-left corner?
5. 331 Wolverleigh Blvd, Artist: Monica Wickeler
What street is this painting inspired by?
6. East Lynn Park: Jennifer Rogers
What year is this painting showing?
7. 2119 Danforth, Artist: Emilia Jajus
What store is this box beside?
8. 7 Barrington, Artist: Tak Bui
What year is this streetcar from?
By the way, this was a comment from one of our artists this week: “This was the most positive public painting experience I’ve had in my 20-something year career as a mural artist and it’s all thanks to the warm and generous spirit of the residents in your neighbourhood.” – Aw shucks.
