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A Bit of This and A Bit of Art

Open Rhodes Art Show & Sale This Weekend

The Open Rhodes Art Show & Sale is celebrating their 5th Anniversary. The show takes place in various artists homes on Rhodes Avenue on November 9th & 10th from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Follow the Purple “Open Rhodes” signs to participating houses. Some of the types of art that will be displayed are:  mixed media, pottery, jewelry, photographer and painting.  Rhodes Avenue is one block west of Coxwell South off Danforth Avenue.

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Artisans at Work – Indoor Winter Farmers Market

Artisans at Work is expanding their offering.  They will now showcase an indoor farmers market on Thursdays from 2-7pm from now until June.  Check them out for produce, meats, eggs, breads and more!

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Mrs. Darling’s Art Class for Big and Small 

This past Thursday Mrs. Darling hosted a special event for some of her loveliest clients. Drinks were had, treats were eaten, and of course, crafts were made! The group were introduced to Mrs. Darling’s line up of inspiring workshops and PA day and Holiday camps that are going to be at Artisans at Work (2071 Danforth Ave), including new workshops for the ladies! A chance to get out, mingle, have a little fun and create something you might never make, or make time to make, at home. The group was also treated to a special offer for the night, 25% off for multiple sign ups, and 10% of birthday parties. If you would like to join the VIP list and be part of the first to know,  or register for a space still available for one of the workshops, email Mrs. Darling herself mrs.darlings(at)gmail.com.  Click on the posters below for more information about the new line up.

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Trees, Frames & Tools

It’s TREE Talk Time

DECA TREE is having a  meeting this Thursday, November 7 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.  It’s being held in at 297 Wolverleigh Boulevard  (just east of Glebemount).  The meeting is open to anyone  interested in trees and the urban forest with a special invitation to any new Adopt-A-Tree  adopters who the tree team would like to meet, thank and inspire!  There will be an educational session ( How Not to Kill Your Tree and Invasives that you will want to Kill).
Attendees can hear about  and sign up for our watering projects or learn how to start one of their own.Please R.S.V.P. to DecaaAT@gmail.com or call Anne at 416-617-6431.

November is the time to Frame

All through the month of November, Ciraco (1946 Danforth Ave) is offering 15% off custom framing.

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Tool Library Par-tay!!

Our new local Tool Library and Makerspace (1803 Danforth Ave.) will be hosting a Grand Opening celebration this Thursday, November 7th from 4 :00-7:00 p.m. They will be offering facility tours, an open house  and demonstrations.  Not only do they have a 3D printer, they also have a well stocked Kitchen Library now.  Fondue set, bread maker, dehydrator, meat grinder, ice cream maker.  They’ve got it all!

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Pumpkins Pumpkins + AGM Save the Date

Another Successful Pumpkin Parade

Did you go to East Lynn Park on Friday night for the Pumpkin Parade?  Whether you did or not, here are some beautiful shots from a blog reader, Christopher Ringland, to give you a sense of how spectacular it was.  It is truly amazing to see what some of you are able to create with your pumpkins.  (Especially for people like me, who was impressed with myself for doing a round nose instead of a triangle nose this year.)

Many thanks to DECA volunteer and east end blogger Sarah Kiriliuk for organizing this year’s Pumpkin Parade (check out her blog at http://eastendpioneer.ca), and to Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon and her office for sponsoring the event and helping us navigate the City requirements.  Also, thanks to the many volunteers who did the heavy lifting at the end of the night to clean up the pumpkins and to the Parks team who came and picked up the bins-o-jack-o-lanterns this morning (in the rain!).

Last but not least, thanks to the many, many, many people who gave up a Friday evening to come to the park with their pumpkins.  The place was hopping, and it was a great reminder that a chilly, damp, dark park can come alive just like that when the community comes to together to light it up.

Save the Date!

DECA’s next event will be our Cocktail Party and Annual General Meeting, which will be at Hirut on November 18, 2013 from 6:30-9:30pm.  More details to come soon.

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DECA’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Parade @ East Lynn Park

Your official invitation to DECA’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Parade!

This is the most magical night of the year.  The entire park lights up with the creative talent and community spirit that defines this wonderful neighbourhood.

Bring your jack-o-lantern, a candle,  your favourite people/pets,  your good camera and some mittens.  (A thermos full of of hot chocolate too!)

Enchantment guaranteed.

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PS – You don’t actually need to bring a pumpkin!

PPS – Thanks again to Councillor McMahon (Ward 32) for sponsoring this event.

If you missed our Halloween post, click here to read about some neighbourhood activities on the big day.  Note that face painting at Artisans at Work is now from 2:30-5:00.

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Boo! Halloween is coming…

Your Danforth East Halloween Agenda

Does Halloween ever get old?  Dogs, kids and a pumpkin walk for everyone – our neighbourhood has it all.  Here is the info in no particular order:

DECA’S 4th Annual PUMPKIN PARADE in East Lynn Park
November 1, 2013, 6:30-9:00pm

The poster is forthcoming, but mark your calendars that the Pumpkin Parade is ON!   We are so grateful that Councillor McMahon is sponsoring the event this year.  With the new, wider path in the park, it is sure to be the best-ever most magical night in the park!

Howl-O-Ween Festival
October 27, 2013 1:00-3:00pm
Merrill Park Dog Association

For more info, visit: http://merrilldogpark.wordpress.com/MPDA_Oct_15_2013 Poster

Halloween Face Paint Party with Happy Faces
October 31, 2013 2:30-5:30pm (updated time)
2071 Danforth Avenue (Artisans at Work)

Missing your Thursday market face paint this Halloween?  You’re in luck — Happy Faces Face Paint will be hosting a Halloween Face Paint Party at Artisans at Work on Halloween.
For only $5 per face, they promise to: “add the finishing touches to your little monster/princess/monsterprincess’s costume with face paint, sparkles and hairdos.”
You can book in advance by emailing your name, phone number and preferred times to thosehappyfaces@gmail.com, or just drop by!

Halloween

ArtCave Halloween Events
October 25th & October 31st
155 Lamb Ave, just south of Danforth Avenue

Come and visit ArtCave, a new, local art studio business!
For more info: www.art-cave.ca
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