Events – Page 72 – Danforth East Community Association

July 8, 2013

Concert this Sunday – Charlie Hope!

Juno award-winning Charlie Hope is playing a show at Silly Goose Kids this Sunday, July 14, 2013 @ 10am! If you don’t know her music, you really should. Kids love her and she’s got a beautiful voice that is nice for adults too.

We are told that there are till tickets left, but we’re certain that they won’t last long! Email Silly Goose Kids at info@sillygoosekids.com for more info, or stop in at 2054 Danforth Avenue to buy your tickets.

Free for babies less than a year old, $5 per person or $20 for families of 5. (As a mom of three, I really appreciate that pricing!) See you there!

July 7, 2013

We need you to adopt a tree!

This time of year I’m so thankful for the glorious shade provided by the trees along my street. The DECA Tree group is looking for volunteers to ensure that our community trees can grow and thrive – thanks to those of you who have already taken this on, but we need more help. Keep reading to learn more…

Adopt-a-Tree

Thriving trees clean and cool our air, and provide wonderful shade.

Every year, the City of Toronto plants thousands of young trees in our front yards, on our boulevards and in our parks. Sadly, most go without water and suffer from stunted growth. Too many more die from neglect. For so many good reasons, we need these trees to thrive!

Would you like to adopt a tree in the neighbourhood? It can be a rewarding project for individuals, families and streets.

The DECA Tree group is busy compiling an inventory of City trees that need water this summer. Trees can lose up to 95% of their roots when transplanted so they need to be watered regularly during this critical phase. If you are interested in adopting one of these trees, please contact DECA Tree by clicking here. We will give you the basics of tree care and find a tree near you.

Thank you!

Five valiant golden honey locust trees, just north of Woodbine subway station along Strathmore Avenue, have been adopted by East Toronto Climate Action Group (ETCAG) with support from Valu-mart. Perhaps you have seen volunteer extraordinaire Susan Crofts with her buckets, giving these beauties the many gallons of water they need each week? These trees were planted in fall 2010 as a joint effort between the TTC and local tree advocate Mary-Margaret McMahon (who has since been elected to City Council!). Thank you Susan and ETCAG!

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June 24, 2013

East End Tool Library Launch Party – Wednesday!

Join the Toronto Tool Library this Wednesday to celebrate their new Danforth East location!

We are thrilled to let you know that the Toronto Tool Library signed a lease at 1803 Danforth Avenue, just east of Coxwell! (Yet another former DECA pop-up shop – we’re on a roll!)

To celebrate, please join them for their East End Launch Party at Sarah’s Cafe & Bar (1426 Danforth Avenue) this Wednesday, June 26th from 7:30-10 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served, and all ages are welcome. Hope to see you there!

A Message From the Tool Library Team:

In addition to hundreds of tools to sign out at the Library, our on-site Makerspace will provide members with 24/7 access to 3D printers, band-saws, table saws, a laser cutter and CNC Router (to name a few). The 1900 square foot facility at 1803 Danforth Avenue will also feature workshops and after-school programming for youth (ages 8 and up) and adults of all ages.

To ensure the project is a success we need your help! We have lots of space to renovate and equipment to purchase so please consider becoming a Founding Member for just $500 each! We will also be offering less expensive supporter packages as well, click here for more details.

Founding Members receive the following perks:

• Permanent name recognition on our Founder’s Wall

• 6-month membership toMakerspace ($450 value)

• iFixit Toolkit to tear down all your electronics

• One year membership to the Toronto Tool Library

• One free workshop registration

• Toronto Tool Library t-shirt and button

• 2 tickets to our Grand Opening Party this fall

• 2 tickets to an IRBE event, past speakers include authors Charles Eisenstein and Bernard Lietaer

• Website Recognition, Facebook and Twitter callout

For questions about the East Side Tool Library and Makerspace or our launch party please contact Ryan Dymentat ryan@irbe.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Toronto Tool Library team

For information about the DECA pop-up shops, please visit our website: www.danfortheastcommunityassociation.com or click here.

June 21, 2013

Friday fun around the corner

Fun things to do on the next few Fridays

We know that you like fun just as much as we do. So, here are some local ideas to change up your next two Fridays.

Open Minds Makin’ a Racket at the Rocket

Today! Friday, June 21, 2013 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

And next Friday, start your long weekend off with some good old fashioned belly laughs…

Hirut Hoot Comedy Presents: Canada Daze

Hirut Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave (@ Woodbine)
Friday, June 28, 2013
9:00 p.m., $5

All are welcome for a comedy kick-off to the Canada Day weekend! Comedy, music and videos.

Featuring an all-star lineup:

Rhiannon Archer
James Browne
Judy Croon
Rose Giles
Cleve Jones
Martha O’Neil
Host: Winston Spear

And for something completely different, just over the Main Street bridge you will find an official Pride event next Friday at Ted Reeve Arena. These three words will change your life, or at least your Friday: Lesbian Roller Derby.

The 5th Annual Clam Slam

According to the Pride Toronto website, “this is one sporting event you won’t want to miss this year!”

Friday, June 28, 2013
Ted Reeve Arena, 175 Main Street

Game 1 @ 6:30 p.m., Game 2 @ 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12 in advance or $18 at door
Kids 9 years old and under are free with an adult ticket purchase

Tickets available online at www.torontorollerderby.com or in person at Cardinal Skate Co., Rotate This, Sonic Boom, Soundscapes, Purple Pearl, and True North Climbing.

Check out www.torontorollerderby.com for info

June 18, 2013

Farmers’ Market Awesomeness

If you made it to the market last week, then there is no need to tell you how awesome it was. If not, here’s a few pics of what you missed. Thanks to everyone who helped make the Grand Opening Celebration so much fun!

There is no shortage of fun this week either. In celebration of their upcoming collaboration, Beth from CareerFit mom and Winnie from Oaks & Acorns will be teaming up to celebrate with some PlayFit! (CareerFit Mom fitness classes, career workshops and more will be offered at oaks n’ acorns starting in September). Drop by to see them with your little ones for fitness games and drills… they’ll have obstacle courses, agility/coordination challenges and role playing activities. This sounds like the perfect way to have them burn off some extra energy before bedtime.

There will also be a representative from Sure-Close Food Containers with information about kitchen container systems for food scraps.

*New* Market Facebook Page

To stay up to date on all the latest and greatest market news, be sure to ‘like’ the new East Lynn Market Facebook page.

The East Lynn Farmer’s Market runs every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. between June 6 – October 17 at East Lynn Park, located on the south side of Danforth Ave, just west of Woodbine Ave.

June 16, 2013

Cruisin’ the Danforth Pubcrawl

This could be a fun and deliciously thirst quenching night. Check out the Cruisin’ The Danforth Multi-Brewery Pubcrawl as a part of Ontario Craft Beer Week. So many local places to try some local brew.