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First East Lynn Market of 2022 is this Thursday!

DECA is so excited to announce the return of the East Lynn Market this Thursday, June 2! We have a number of farmers and prepared food vendors committed to being there this week (see full list below), and more as the growing season progresses. You can find us back on the concrete path through East Lynn. Our first week will feature live music, garden advice, bike repairs, and kids’ activities.

Our live music this week features a very special guest. We are thrilled to welcome back Dirty Dishes alum Alison Porter as one part of the duo The Rosy Ramblers, a Leslieville mother/daughter fiddle duo composed of Porter (Mom) and Hazel Evans (daughter). They play traditional fiddle music, and classical pieces in 2 part harmony. Local songstress and CBC darling Nancy White called their act “magical”.

We will also have a kids’ activity at 4pm, with the delightful Em! She will do a circle time for kids 0-6y+ featuring sing alongs and readings of fun inclusive stories! Circle Times with Em is a program for children and their parents/caregivers in East Toronto (as well as performing at local children’s events and birthdays around the city.) See her on instagram @emilia_bender and register for her other classes here:
Storytime with Em

This week the Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer garden advice and teach us about invasive vs. native species. We will also have free bike tune-ups with 32 Spokes!

Our vendor list for June 2:

5th Town Cheese
The Back 40 -flowers
Cedar Hedge -veggies and plants
Dundas Park Kitchen -pies and other baked goods
Fisher’s Field -garlic scapes
Flat Rock -wine
Greener Grazing -beef
Hooked -fish
Jiggy Popz -popsicles
Left Field -beer
Mad Mexican -salsas and tortillas
Nepali Momo -dumplings
Oy’s Joys -danishes and cookies
Stock in Trade -sandwiches

We are always looking for more volunteers for the market. You can sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4faeab28a4fa7-east1

See you Thursday!

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Day of Action for a Just Transition; Join the DECA Board; AGM coming up

Hello neighbours!

This Saturday in East Lynn Park, our friends at the Toronto East End Climate Collective are hosting a Day of Action for a Just Transition – imagining the opening of a Just Transition Job Creation Centre for Beaches East York.  There will be music and guest speakers! If you’re interested in volunteering for the event, email cnosaty@goodmedia.com or coreyhelmrece@gmail.com. 

In DECA news, we would like to invite you to apply to our board! If you’re interested in being considered for a position on DECA’s Board, please submit a short blurb about yourself, that articulates your motivation for joining DECA and your ties to the community to info@deca.to by Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Finally, our AGM will once again be online this year, on Tuesday, March 22. The zoom link will be posted at www.deca.to.

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What’s happening in #DanforthEast

Get your calendars ready for all of this news!

Candidates Debate

On Tuesday, DECA hosted another successful candidates debate and it was exciting to see how well-attended it was. A big thank you to volunteer organizer, Sheri Hebdon, and to the team who put up posters, kept time, greeted people, and generally who make the debate happen. DECA is very proud to undertake this effort to help our #DanforthEast community be informed about voting options!

Candidates take questions from Moderator David Rider, Oct 15/19

Thank you to David Rider from the Toronto Star for moderating and to Hope United Church for hosting us and of course, thank you to the candidates who attended – Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (Liberal), Mae J. Nam (NDP), and Sean Manners (Green).

A reminder that the Federal election is this coming Monday, October 21 so don’t forget to vote.

Events this Weekend

Saturday

10am

Silly Goose Kids is hosting a book reading and signing with author James A. Conan and illustrator Nicolle Lalonde from 10am-noon and, after the reading, kids can help construct a mini-neighbourhood out of empty boxes, and paper towel rolls! If you have any empty cereal boxes please bring along!

1pm

Healing Collective (2005 Danforth) is hosting a Community Care Day this Saturday, October 19 from 1-4pm to celebrate their first anniversary and say thank you for the support of the community. Stop by and learn about their collective offerings, meet practitioners and learn some strategies to improve mental health and awareness. Visit their website for full list of activities.

Upcoming DECA Events

DECA Public Board Meeting (Tuesday)

Next Tuesday, October 22 from 7-9pm we are hosting a Public Board Meeting at the Workaround (2080 Danforth Ave) and would be thrilled to meet you there.  Our secret plan is to woo you in with how fun and full of energy we are, and in return, maybe you’ll decide to volunteer with us or bring your idea to the table? See? Win-win. Voting isn’t the only way to make a difference – we can tell you for sure that contributing to the community in a positive way can really soothe the worries of the world and give us a sense that we are doing something.

Seriously though, there is no pressure to do anything – we are just happy to meet you and for you to learn more about our 100% volunteer-run efforts.

Get in touch with us through our social media or by email for more info, but it’s also ok to surprise us on Tuesday.

10th Annual DECA Pumpkin Parade – East Lynn Park (Nov 1)

Reminder! Our 10th Annual Pumpkin Parade is happening in East Lynn Park on Nov 1st from 6-8pm. And we will offer free Coffee or Apple Cider sponsored by Gervais Rentals (owned by #DanforthEast residents!). Please bring a reusable mug or cup to partake!

Fresh Paint Art Slam (Nov 1 – 7pm)

This is just the coolest event, and we are so stoked that the proceeds will support the 2020 DECA Young Leader Scholarship Fund. Here’s the info:

On Friday, November 1 from 7-10pm, eight artists will enter into a live art competition and create their artistic pieces for an enthusiastic crowd of art lovers. The theme for the evening is ‘Speak Truth to Power’.

Artists will have one hour to create their pieces live and go from blank canvas to creative masterpieces.

When the hour is up and the brushes hit the floor, the audience will vote for their top two art creations. The top prize winners will receive a $100 gift card from Deserres and $50 gift card from Fresh Paint Studio.

The artwork that is created will also be auctioned off! Muskoka Brewery to provide the beer! The evening will also feature the musical vibes of DJ Marlove.

Find out more about the Art Slam here  or check out the Facebook event.

 

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The Market This Week: Last Market of the Season!

       

This week is our last market of the season – the last chance to stock up on all the fall harvest produce. A huge THANK YOU to all of our faithful farmers and local food vendors who showed up each week rain or shine! 

Check out what’s on at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market this Thursday, October 17th, 3-7pm. 

    • Kids Tent:
      • We’re PlayPass, a new website that helps parents discover, book, and save money on local kid activities! We’ve partnered with over 25 local children’s activity providers in the East End (Create Art Studio, Fresh Paint, Little Robot Friends to name a few near East Lynn Park) who list their activities on our platform for parents to book.  https://instagram.com/playpassca.
    • Chateau des Charmes will be offering wine tastings
    • Live Music By – Billy Zee

 

This Week’s Scheduled Vendors

SUN-RAY ORCHARDS  

5th TOWN CHEESE 

THE POP STAND 

MAD MEXICAN 

BOLO SOUP 

CEDAR HEDGE FARM

DUNDAS PARK KITCHEN

SHARMAN’S PROPER PIES

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3:00-7:00 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 East Lynn Market Facebook page or by following us on Twitter. 

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The Market This Week: Second last market of the season – Time to stock up!

     

Check out what’s on at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market this Thursday, October 10th, 3-7pm. This week is our second last market of the season and the LAST week this year for Godelie Family Farm. So, make sure you stop by and stock up on their wide selection of potatoes, corn, squash, beans, peppers and other fresh produce.

As well as our faithful farmers and local food vendors this week we have:

    • Kids Tent:
      • We’re PlayPass, a new website that helps parents discover, book, and save money on local kid activities! We’ve partnered with over 25 local children’s activity providers in the East End (Create Art Studio, Fresh Paint, Little Robot Friends to name a few near East Lynn Park) who list their activities on our platform for parents to book.  https://instagram.com/playpassca.
    • Community Wellness Booth:
      • The YMCA of Greater Toronto will have an activity for the kids and info on their new facility. In 2020, they will open the Toronto Kingston Road YMCA — a 60,000-square-foot Centre of Community located in the Beaches neighbourhood, near Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue.
    • Flat Rock Cellars will be offering wine tastings
    • Live Music By – Adam Bagatavicius

 

This Week’s Scheduled Vendors

GODELIE FAMILY FARM 

SUN-RAY ORCHARDS  

5th TOWN CHEESE 

THE POP STAND 

MAD MEXICAN 

BOLO SOUP 

CEDAR HEDGE FARM

DUNDAS PARK KITCHEN

SHARMAN’S PROPER PIES

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3:00-7:00 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 East Lynn Market Facebook page or by following us on Twitter. 

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The Market This Week: Fall Harvest is in full swing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out what’s on at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market this Thursday, October 3rd, 3-7pm:

As well as our faithful farmers and local food vendors this week we have:

    • Kids Tent:
      • We’re PlayPass, a new website that helps parents discover, book, and save money on local kid activities! We’ve partnered with over 25 local children’s activity providers in the East End (Create Art Studio, Fresh Paint, Little Robot Friends to name a few near East Lynn Park) who list their activities on our platform for parents to book.  https://instagram.com/playpassca.
    • Community Wellness Booth:
      • 32 Spokes Their last time at the market this season, they’ll be doing bike repairs, simple tune ups and offer info on winter riding.
      • Staff from Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) will be on hand discussing the construction activity currently underway to build the new eight storey Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre.
    • Chateau des Charmes will be offering wine tastings
    • Live Music By – Billy Zee

 

This Week’s Scheduled Vendors

GODELIE FAMILY FARM 

SUN-RAY ORCHARDS  

5th TOWN CHEESE 

THE POP STAND 

MAD MEXICAN 

BOLO SOUP 

CEDAR HEDGE FARM

DUNDAS PARK KITCHEN

SHARMAN’S PROPER PIES

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3:00-7:00 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 East Lynn Market Facebook page or by following us on Twitter.