Events – Page 52 – Danforth East Community Association

November 5, 2014

local biz news and call for volunteers

The holidays are right around the corner, and DECA’s third annual tree lighting holiday festival will be held in East Lynn Park (date TBD) and we need help hanging the lights!

Sign up for shifts this weekend, Saturday or Sunday (November 8 & 9) for an hour between 10:00am and 2:00pm by clicking here: http://vols.pt/LM9C1Q – thank you!!

And while we’re on the topic of the holidays, if you are thinking about starting your shopping early this year, start with our amazing local shops along the Danforth. Most of us heard the sad news that McCormick’s Imports is closing down after 13 months on Danforth, west of Coxwell. It’s a loss for the neighbourhood and one that we do not want to repeat. Our dollars matter, and choosing local businesses makes a real difference in our community.

On that note – a few announcements…

Neighbourhood Toy Store Day – November 8

Celebrate Neighbourhood Toy Store Day this Saturday, November 8 at our favourite neighbourhood toy store! Silly Goose Kids will have events, games and prizes and no tax all day long.

Big News from LEN – November 6

What is the news? We don’t know but we’re dying to find out. This is the message that Christal and David sent out this afternoon:

LEN has a big announcement and would love to have you join us for some sparking beverages THIS Thursday (TOMORROW) between 5 and 7 PM.

We can’t say anymore right now- but sincerely hope you can make it to help us celebrate!

LEN is located at 698 Coxwell Ave (just north of Danforth). Like them on Facebook to keep up with all of their news, contests and specials and hopefully to find out what the big news is!!

October 30, 2014

Pumpkin Parade – Come and share the magic on Sat

DECA does a lot of stuff, but the Pumpkin Parade is many people’s favourite. Join us on Saturday evening at East Lynn Park with your jack-o-lanterns, candles and mittens. Drop your pumpkin off anytime after 5:30pm. The magic will start at around 6:30.

See you there!

October 23, 2014

Halloween fun for adults, kids, and doggies

So much local Halloween fun coming up!

Danforth East Costume Swap on 18Blocks

18Blocks.com is an online community bulletin board recently started by a couple of locals. To kick off the Danforth East page, there’s a virtual costume swap happening now! Have a gently used costume to spare? Looking for a new one? Join in! The site is easy to use and looks like a fun and useful way to connect with your neighbours. We’ve already added a notice for our Nov. 1 Pumpkin Parade. Check out 18Blocks here and start swapping!

Howl-o-Ween at Merrill Park, October 25, 1:00-3:00pm

The Merrill Park Dog Association Annual Howl-o-ween event is this Saturday!

This year they have amazing prizes provided by local businesses including The Borough, Melanie’s Bistro, Wag on the Danforth, The Canine Social Company and Carter’s Ice Cream.

The weather is supposed to be sunny and 15 degrees or higher. It should make for a lovely day!

Halloween Swap Costume Build at the Tool Library, October 26, 10:00am-4:00pm

BOO! The Tool Library is having a COSTUME SWAP & mask making festivities on October 26th from 10am-4pm at 1803 Danforth Ave! Check out all the details and sign up here.

Art Cave Halloween Spooktacular, October 31

Don’t forget to drop by ArtCave this Halloween (155 Lamb Avenue, near Danforth & Coxwell) for treats, tricks, crafts and a spooky photo booth! The best costume wins a voucher for a free class! Hope to see you there!

Anything we missed? Let us know on our Facebook page or via Twitter @DECAdiaries

October 22, 2014

East End Children’s Centre Fundraiser, this Sat

Heroes vs Villans – this Saturday, October 25 from 7:00-11:00 p.m.

East End Children’s Centre’s Kimbourne site, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd.

$30 at the door, or buy advance tickets by clicking here (save a couple of $$).

An Adventure of an evening that will include delectable edibles, creative cocktails, silent & live auction and dancing! Give our wheel a super spin to win fabulous prizes! Guests are invited to dress as their favourite hero or villain!

Live Auction the following:

Tickets to Stevie Wonder at ACC Nov 25 – premium seats
Tickets to Usher at ACC Nov 2 – premium seats
Tickets to Leafs vs Arizona Jan 29 – premium seats
A week’s accommodations in a condo on Palm Island, Fla
A Private Party for 10 at Brass Vixens
A Dance Birthday Party for 12 children at Pegasus Dance Studio

October 21, 2014

DECA’s 5th Annual Pumpkin Parade! Can you help?

This year is the fifth anniversary of DECA’s magical Pumpkin Parade in East Lynn Park – and it falls on a Saturday! If the weather’s right, we could be in for a record-setting, spectacular display.

As always, we’re looking for volunteers to help. Extra cleanup help after the parade will be especially welcome this year….skip the gym and toss pumpkins instead!

Greeters – During the parade, volunteers will help their neighbours place and light their pumpkins. We’ll need three or four of these volunteers.
Haulers – After the parade, volunteers will load pumpkins into dumpster bins on site. If you have a wagon or wheelbarrow (or bike trailer?), you’re like pumpkin-hauling gold. For this job, the more the merrier. (roughly 9-10 p.m.)

If you’re available to help out with this fun event, please contact Heather Bean by clicking here.

October 16, 2014

The Last Farmers’ Market of 2014 – Today

It’s been an incredible 2014 season at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market. Each week we were offered great food from friendly farmers, along with a blessing from the weather gods with the majority of Thursday’s being rain-free. But now it’s time to say good-bye and thank you as this will be the last week of the farmers’ market for 2014.

We would like to send out a HUGE DECA thank you to all the volunteers who made the market happen each week. These amazing people donate their time to help set up tables, paint children’s faces, cook and serve dinner for the farmers, answer questions and promote DECA, run children’s activities and clean up the tents and tables afterwards. We hear from a number of farmers that our market is their favourite and no doubt it’s because of the great vibe that gets created by the volunteers and, or course, the shoppers!

Please be sure to come by to stock up your freezers and cellars and to say farewell for the season!

The East Lynn Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 3-7:00 p.m. between June 5 – October 16 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.