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Harvest Moon with SUGARMOON and Alterna Savings!

There will be ponies. There will be bouncy castles. There will be music. And so, so much more.

We’re celebrating the harvest this week at HARVEST MOON, and this is our biggest festival of the year thanks to generous contributions from two local businesses, SUGARMOON and Alterna Savings. If there was ever a week to cancel your afternoon meetings and pack your picnic basket, this is it.

Here is a rundown of Thursday’s activities:

  • A bouncy castle and a bouncy obstacle course starting at about 3:00 p.m.
  • Ever been on a pony? Now’s your chance. Pony rides will be available from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
  • The friendly folks from SUGARMOON will be on hand to answer all of your questions about body sugaring and other services and products available at this sweet spot on the Danforth. They will also be  showcasing their first sugaring take-home kit.
  • Mrs. Darling will be back with magnificent pumpkin painting crafts starting at 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your own mini pumpkin.  She will also have some available for purchase. 
  • Garden Mum will provide advice about what to do to close up the garden for the season and indoor gardening tips starting at 5:00 p.m.
  • The Touch Table from the Toronto Zoo will be on hand to their hands-on display of plant and animal biofacts starting at 4:00 p.m.
  • Ceiligrass Boys will be belting out bluegrass melodies to help set the mood.

Tell your children. Tell your friends. Tell your friends’ children. This week promises not to disappoint!

The East Lynn Farmer’s Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. between June-October at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave.

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Applemania 2012

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.

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All things Green – Shrek, counter tops and your lifestyle

Movie Night

Come enjoy a movie under the stars with Councillor McMahon this weekend.  Shrek the Third will be playing this Saturday, September the 15th in Stephenson Park at 8:00 p.m.

Farmers’ Market

It’s September… and there is still so much activity at the farmers’ market to enjoy.  At 4:30 p.m. Beth Yarzab from CareerFitMom will run a Playfit class with everyone — parents and kids alike will have a chance to play and get fit!
Greening Ward 32 will be providing advice and answering questions on living toxic free and our local green home building centre, Point Zero, will have alternatives for clean, safe home renovations. Counter tops made from paper, glass or concrete?  Come check them out!
Back to School, Back to Healthy Habits
Does your family eat well, sleep well & eliminate well?  Join Nana Jokura  for a free Naturopathic Chat from 3:00-6:00 p.m

  • Find out 2 things that can help you get better sleep.
  • Ideas for litter-less lunches showing off containers from Silly Goose Kids
  • Pick up a Healthy Carrot Muffin recipe (nut free, gluten & dairy free, yes it’s possible) with ingredients that can be found at the Farmer’s Market & Better Bulk
  • Find out what your tongue and pulse can reveal about your health

Nana Jokura is a Naturopathic Medical Graduate, CranioSacral Practitioner, farmer’s market fan and lives in and loves the Danforth East community.

The East Lynn Farmer’s Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. between June-October at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave.
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Countdown to this weekend’s Arts Fair

The countdown is on for the 4th annual Danforth East Arts Fair, which you no doubt know by now will be held in East Lynn Park this weekend! Not only will more than 50 artists be showcasing their wares, but a crack team of craftmaking experts is offering your children the chance to make some of their own — for free, all weekend long.

Whether your kids are interested in jewellery, clay or something in between, the fine folks from the Silly Goose Kids, LucSculpture and Mrs. Darling’s have got you covered. And if they’re the kind of kids who like to make noise (and who doesn’t?), we’ll also be hosting a children’s noisemaker parade on Sunday afternoon to hand out awards to our participating artists.The full schedule appears below. Look for the bright red tents near the path!
The Danforth East Arts Fair runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 15 & 16 in East Lynn Park. The fair will feature more than 50 artists, musical performances, children’s crafts, light food fare and much more. Check out www.deca-arts.ca for more information, or like us on Facebook for exciting contests this week!
Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: craft hosted by Silly Goose Kids
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: repurposed toy animals, collection jars and animal butt magnets with Mrs. Darling’s.
3:30 – 5 p.m.: lovebird necklaces and braided hex nut bracelets with Mrs. Darling’s.

Sunday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: clay table for kids courtesy LucSculpture School and Studio
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: book page flowers, garland and hair pins with Mrs. Darling’s.
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.: noisemakers and awards parade led by Mrs. Darling’s.
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Zoo crafts and Bees

At the market this week:

  • Mrs. Darling will be back with crafts – rain or shine.  This week she has some fancy clothes pin zoo animals lined up.
  • The friendly riders from 32 Spokes will be back again providing bike tune ups.
  • Cathy’s  Crawly Composters will be back with her worms, organic mung beans and sprout grower available for purchases.

Bees Universe

You can’t miss Bees Universe.  John has been a staple at the market since it began five years ago. Yes, he sells honey.  Raw honey, cream honey, honey with blueberries, honey with cinnamon, honey in a stick.  But their bees also  help to produce many health and beauty products, like bee pollen, propolis, skin cream, chapstick, and beeswax candles.  This year they have added eggs to the mix.  You can find quale, duck and goose eggs among their selection.

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Market this week: fun-filled activities for all!

As usual, there’s lots to do at the market this week:

  • Joanne will be back doing Henna body art by donation, starting at 3:00 p.m.
  • Mrs. Darling’s craft this week is Recycled Paper Bead jewellery – necklaces, bracelets or friendship pins.  Crafting starts at 4:30 p.m.

  • The gang from Silly Goose Kids will be hosting activities for kids starting at 5:30 p.m.  This week they’re bringing special guests Sally Jaeger and Erika Webster for stories and circle games, and if that’s not enough, they are also bringing their GIANT bubble wands!

Check out the amazing photographs and write-up of East Lynn Market on BlogTO.

The East Lynn Farmer’s Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. between June-October at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave.