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The Joys of June

June can be a busy month so get out your calendars and mark down these dates.

 Farmers’ Market Fifth Anniversary Festival

I know what you’re thinking…this is NOT the fifth year of the farmers’ market! I KNOW!  That’s what I thought too, but we all hunkered down and thought about it for a while and yes indeed, we are embarking on the fifth year of this little experiment.

Join us this Thursday as we celebrate five years fabulous. There will be lots of great activities and a very awesome new farmers’ market feature to be unveiled.  Watch this space for more info. The market runs each Thursday, 3-7 p.m. at East Lynn Park, on Danforth, west of Woodbine.

S Sense in Design 

S Sense in Design is a design studio that provides furniture, lighting and home accents. The products and art are made of eco-friendly, natural materials that are handcrafted in Canada. And it’s more than a shop. Owner, Laura Walters is a stylist who can help you find a style for your home with colour consultations, healthy home advice, upholstery service or wallpaper selection.

If you’re looking for a reason to visit, why not drop in on Sunday, June 24th from 12-4 p.m. for a Magical Tea Party. Enjoy a cup of tea from Tea Emporium, scones from Cake Town Cafe and the artwork of Mafalda Silva.  RSVP to Laura at Ssenseindesign@hotmail.com or 647-519-7743.

If that’s not your cup of tea, you may want to visit on Thursday, June 28th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.for the opening of Armandine In The Garden.

S Sense in Design is at 698 Coxwell, step north of Danforth.

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Friends of Monarch Park

A second meeting to create a Friends of Monarch Park group will be held:

Tuesday, June 12, 2012,  7:00 – 9:00 pm

Monarch Park Collegiate Library

Come on out, meet your neighbours, make new friends, and participate in decisions relating to this beautiful community park.

                  

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Art Of The Danforth: The FINAL Weekend

Seriously, how fantastic is the Art of the Danforth?  How much of it have you taken in? Has there been something that has inspired you? Amazed you? Brought a smile to your face as you walked along the street? For me, it was walking home from East Lynn Park with my two little boys and stopping to type a message on a…typewriter!  My kids were incredulous at such a machine. We left the message, “I am six years old” tied to the tree. That six-year-old said the whole experience was ‘super awesome.’ Also, we really liked the electronic window pong  and watering can. And if you don’t know what that is, you should take a wander down the Danforth before this weekend is done.

There are only two more days of Art of the Danforth 2012!  Here’s what’s coming up on this final weekend:

Saturday June 9

12 noon – 2 pm: Junkestra workshop at the Coxwell Public Library, 1675 Danforth
1 & 4 pm: Art Amble. Meet at LucSculpture School & Studios, 663 Greenwood
1 pm – 2 pm: These are the people in your neighborhood. An incredible look at the neighborhood through the eyes of local kids.  Meet outside Woodbine TTC Station
1 pm: Tim Bovaconti (music) at 1275 Danforth
1 pm: VSVSVS Free School:  BeGinner Bar Flair @ 1238 Danforth
1:30 pm:  Hudu Rising Blues Band (music) at 1821 Danforth @ Roseheath
2 pm: Sol Express (dance) at Danforth/Coxwell Public Library 1675 Danforth
2:30 pm: Lisa Olafson (music) at Melanies Bistro, 1870 Danforth
2:30 pm:  VSVSVS Free School:  Danger Lighter  @ 1238 Danforth
3 pm:  Chris Hercules (spoken word, music) at 1275 Danforth
5 pm: VSVSVS Free School: How to Use the Internet for Internet Users + A Lesson in Chaos   @ 1238 Danforth
6:30 pm – 10 pm: Zone X Culminating Event at LucSculpture – 663 Greenwood Avenue
8 pm: Feast in the East #3 at Danny Greens, 1218 Danforth Ave
8:50 pm – 9:30 pm: Intersection performance by Adam Herst – corner of Glebemount & Danforth Aves
10 pm – midnight:  Breath of Light.  Special installation at LucSculpture School & Studios 663 Greenwood

Sunday June 10


1 pm: Danforth Bike Line. Meet at SW corner of Greenwood and Danforth (The Beer Store)
1 pm: Gold Medusa Living Statue at  Danforth/Coxwell Public Library 1675 Danforth
1 pm: Voces Poeticas: Music and Poetry in Motion at 1275 Danforth
1 pm: Art Amble. Meet at LucSculpture School & Studios, 663 Greenwood
1 pm: VSVSVS Free School: Stress:  How To Maintain and Make Sure It Is In Your Life @ 1238 Danforth
1:30 pm:  Hudu Rising Blues Band (music) at 1821 Danforth @ Roseheath
2:30 pm: Kristin Lindell (music) at Melanies Bistro, 1870 Danforth
2:30 pm: VSVSVS Free School: How to Dig a Hole @ 1238 Danforth
3 pm:  Brandon Pitts  (poetry) at 1275 Danforth
3 pm – 4 pm: Storytelling in front of  “Integration” at 2013 Danforth
4 pm: Art Amble. Meet at LucSculpture School & Studios, 663 Greenwood
5 pm:  VSVSVS Free School: How to Use Anything! @ 1238 Danforth
8:50 pm – 9:30 pm: Intersection performance by Adam Herst – corner of Glebemount & Danforth Aves

You can help us improve this event in future years by PLs what you think of Art of the Danforth – what did we do right?  What could we do better?  Please, tell us what you think via this handy online form!

From all of us at Art of the Danforth, thank you SO MUCH for your support!

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Gerrard and Woodbine..More Than Just Ruby Tuesdays

Found this little tidbit of information on my virtual travels this evening thanks to Mary-Margaret McMahon.

The Gerrard Woodbine Neighbourhood Association launch is this Saturday, June 9th.

  • Historical walking tours from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. with the event wrapping up by 1:30 p.m.
  • Treats, magician, face painting, etc.
  • Meeting in rain (at the Naval Club) or shine (in the parking lot). We will only cancel the walking tour if it is absolutely pouring or a thunderstorm. We may need to compress the two tours into one depending upon the weather. But do as the British do and bring your ‘brollies’!
  • There will be a table set up so you can jot down name ideas for the ‘hood and place them in a ballot box. The favourites will be listed in an online / email poll for final voting. So… what shall it be….?

Moberly Street Sale

Check out all the goods that are fit to sell from the good people of Moberly Avenue – Saturday June 9th from 8:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.

Merrill Bridge Ravine

Dina is doing some creek maintenance in Merrill Bridge Ravine and is about to embark on the ambitious endeavour of creating a more substantial creek bed on the public property behind 1 to 15 West Lynn Rd which hopefully will dry up the swampland that is currently there and reduce the amount of mosquitos we have been plagued with. If you are interested in joining her for some satisfying physical labour she would be most happy. Also, if your children play in the ravine, please ask them not to dam the stream. Though this is a fun thing to do, it causes swamping which provides the mosquitos with way too much breeding ground. Contact Dina at dwaik(at)rogers.com for more information.

Mommy and Me and Murals and Me

Check out two recent posts from Sarah on her East End Pioneer blog. The first, is about two terrific gyms in our neighbourhood that are offering Mommy and Me fitness classes.  What better way to meet other moms in the neighbourhood and get yourself and your babe out of the house? The second is a new mural that was community-created as part of the Art of the Danforth. If you like Sarah’s stories on news in the neighbourhood, stay tuned because you’ll be reading a lot more of her musings in this space coming soon.

Seamstress? 

O.k. DECA, you’ve told us about your favourite contractors.  Now it’s time to share your favourite local seamstress. Post your comments to the blog or send them to me at natasha.granatstein(at)gmail.com and I’ll post them. Let us know if this tailor/seamstress has sewed up your whole wardrobe or merely hemmed your pants.  You’ve never failed me before, let’s hear it!

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Police Search For Gunman Near Kingston Rd and Woodbine

From The Toronto Star…

Twelve Toronto schools locked their doors for an hour and a half Thursday afternoon as police searched nearby for a suspected gunman in the Kingston Rd. and Woodbine Ave. area.

Classes at Notre Dame Catholic High School, St. Denis Catholic School, St. John Catholic School, Courcelette Public School, Adam Beck Public School, Monarch Park Collegiate Institute, Glen Ames Sr. Public School, Williamson Rd. Jr. Public School, Kew Beach Jr. Public School, Bowmore Rd. School, Balmy Beach Community School and Norway Jr. Public School were still in session but administrators locked the doors, starting around 1 p.m., as a precaution.

“There’s nothing parents need to be concerned about,” said Toronto District School Board spokesman Ryan Bird. “It’s just a ‘hold and secure,’ given the situation police are investigating.”

Bird insisted that schools were not in lockdown as classes were still in session.

Officers set up a perimeter near in the upper Beach area, but Sgt. Darryl Lindquist said the suspect slipped outside the police perimeter around 2:20 p.m. Police ended their active chase of the suspect shortly after.

The “hold and secure” status was lifted for all schools around 2:30 p.m.

Const. Tony Vella said police are looking for 18-year-old Nicholas Dillion-Jack in connection with a stabbing on Augusta Ave. in May. He is also wanted for firearms related charges.

“He is considered armed and dangerous,” said Vella.

Dillion-Jack is described as black, about 5-foot-5 and weighing about 140 lbs.

“Police were here for the purpose of apprehending him,” said Vella. “They saw him, they lost him.”

One suspect was briefly arrested and questioned around 1:50 p.m. but was released shortly afterward.

TTC buses were diverted around the scene. The 502 downtowner shuttle buses took temporary routes eastbound via Woodbine Ave., Gerrard St. E. and Main St.

With files from Liam Casey

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First Farmers’ Market Tonight!

Are you going to the East Lynn Farmers’ Market this today? Who else will be at the market this today?

Farmers!!! Some of our favorites from previous years plus some exciting new additions will be offering their goods this year.  You can find berries, eggs, dairy products, honey, organic meats, potatoes, corn, and so much more. I even hear there will be fresh coffee for sale.

Who else will be there you ask?  The good people from 32 Spokes will be at the market this week offering bicycle tune ups as well.  In fact, they’ll be there the first Thursday of each month.  So if your uni-, bi- or tricycle is in need of some love bring it by the market this week for some TLC.

And if you want to take in more of the creativity of the community, reps from Art of the Danforth will be on hand to tell you more about what you can take in the final days of the event.

Stay tuned for more info about next weeks official grand opening and 5th anniversary celebration of the East Lynn Farmers’ Market.