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September 19, 2013

Farmers’ Market & Shop Local September

Farmers’ Market This Week

There is about one month left of our magnificent farmers’ market. Be sure to stock up on local produce before it’s too late! Here’s a run down of today’s activities:

Mrs. Darling’s crafts: This will be the last week for crafts with Mrs. Darling before she moves her magic indoors with her art classes at Artisans-at-Work. Come craft and say good-bye for the season, starting at 4:30 p.m.
City of Toronto – Planning in Public Spaces: City Planners are doing some planning in public spaces this year and will be at the market to hear from you. Bring your ideas and questions about growth and development in our community to their tent this week.
Rob from Alistair Ant will be back with his guitar and songs starting at 4:30 p.m.

September Shop Local Specials!

Have you seen those Shop Local signs popping up around the ‘hood, reminding you to support your local retailers? Here’s a round-up of some of the specials businesses are featuring this September to make shopping locally even more enticing:

The Canine Social Company‘s selection of summer stuff for Fido is all 15% off.
Impressions Dental Hygiene Spa is offering a 25% discount on initial exams
Melanie’s Bistro has the following mouth-watering deals: 3 course prix fixe dinner every Tues., Wed. & Thurs. for $28.00 (includes your choice of mains from the regular dinner menu). Sunday Night Steak Dinner 3 course prix fixe for $32.00. And Tues.-Fri. at lunch, homemade BBQ pulled pork for $6.00.
The Pillow Shoppe is taking 20% off their fabulous, Canadian-made pillows.
Universal Diapers Baby Store has a bonanza of baby deals: disposable diapers and wipes are all on sale, plus soft leather booties are $11.97 (reduced from $14.99) and rain boots are $11.97 (reduced from $15.99)

Happy (local) shopping!

September 11, 2013

Farmers’ Market: An Apple a Day!

The apples are starting to come out! Be sure to pick up a basket this week. They’re perfect for lunches!

Did you see the orange cones at East Lynn Park this week? The path is being widened! The new concrete path will be 8 feet! I think we can all agree that with the amount of people, strollers and dogs at events like the farmers market, Danforth East Arts Fair and Pumpkin Walk that a new and wider path will be welcomed by everyone. A big thank you to the City Staff and Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon for getting this much needed improvement done for our park.

Crafts with Mrs. Darling

Mrs. Darling (aka Melissa Peretti) will be back at the market this week with another creative craft at 4:30 p.m. If you’re already worried about where your little one’s creative and imagination outlet during the off season, you should look into her children’s arts and crafts classes being offered at Artisans at Work this fall. Check the Mrs. Darling website for all the details.

Back to School Health Tips from ND Nana

Naturopathic Doctor Nana Jokura of Accept Wellness will be offering free tongue and pulse diagnosis and discussing ideas for back to school health. She will also be offering pay-what-you-can acupuncture (3:00-7:00 pm).

PlayFit with Beth from Career Fit Mom

Beth will run a drop in PlayFit class starting at 4:30 p.m. This is similar to the class she’ll be doing at oaks ‘n acorns starting next Saturday in case you wanted a free preview. Here’s a description of the activity.

PlayFit for Parents & Tots is all about getting Fit and having Fun together by using GAMES & PLAY. Your tot’s will have a blast playing games, and hiding under the parachute – having no idea that all this fun is being generated by the lifts and squats of parents burning calories! This class is designed to be a truly fun exercise program for you and your child, as well as improving your child’s developmental skills while expending some of that excess energy.

Beth will also be handing out FREE athletic gear from a well known retailer so please drop by for free sports bra and/or athletic shorts.

The East Lynn Farmers’ 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. Stay up to date by visiting the new East Lynn Market Facebook page.

August 27, 2013

‘Tis the Season for Ontario Produce & Pop Up News

Farmers’ Market: ‘Tis the Season for Ontario Produce

It’s late August which means one thing. Basically everything is in season. I’m not talking faux floral prints or modern stripes. I’m talking peaches, tomatoes and basically all the best Ontario fruit and vegetables. Check out Foodland Ontario’s chart of what’s in season. Pretty much everything is in season right now except asparagus. Now is the time to get out and support our farmers!

Councillor McMahon showing off a new product from Steacy at Primeridge Pure - Cheesecake Mousse! — Councillor McMahon showing off a new product from Steacy at Primeridge Pure – Cheesecake Mousse!

What could you make with these two ingredients?

Pop-up Shops Updates

Yummy Stuff will be closed Wed.-Sun. this week for a little well-deserved break. Morag and the team will be open after Labour Day with a new cupcake flavour of the month.

And just in time for Back-to-School shopping, E-Closet has a big Fall Savings sale on now. Everything is 30% off (except bamboo bottoms and already reduced items). Natasha also has a contest on to win $100 shopping spree.

In This Closet is also having a big end of season sale. Starting this Friday, everything in store will be 30% off until Sept 6th. Hello, new fall wardrobe!

August 20, 2013

Your Weekend Plans: Movie Night, Ca$h Mob, Healthy Lunches & Summer Festival

DECA Is Pinning!

Before we get to the round-up of weekend fun, a head’s up for Pinterest fans–DECA is now on Pinterest thanks to volunteer extraordinaire Vicki Ziegler. Our boards are a celebration of the east end businesses, resources, events and stories about the ‘hood. We’re aiming to include everyone eventually, but in the meantime you can help by sending us ideas and links for us to pin at info(at)danfortheastcommunityassociation.com.

Check out our Pinterest account here. While you’re at it, you’ll also want to check out our Facebook page for up-to-the minute events and happenings. And if you like your news in 140 characters, we’re here for you too on Twitter.

Thursday: Movie Under the Stars

A reminder that it’s our annual movie night on Aug. 22 in East Lynn Park, featuring the classic The Princess Bride. Come for the Farmer’s Market and stay for an evening of fun with your neighbours, plus Westley, Buttercup and the R.O.U.S. The action starts when the sun goes down, at 8:30 pm.

Friday: Healthy Lunches and Ca$h Mob!

Back-to-school is glimmering on the horizon (yikes) and Oaks ‘n Acorns is helping you get prepared. Join Nana Jokura of Accept Wellness at 10:30 am, Aug. 23 for a workshop on healthy lunches. Cost is $25. RSVP required at Oaks ‘n Acorns.

Later on Friday, join us for our first ever CA$H MOB! We’ll be mobbing a local business, having fun and heading out for some refreshments at a local watering hole afterwards. The rules are simple:

1) bring $20

2) meet 3 new people

3) have fun

Meet up at 6:45 pm by the doors of Coxwell station when the top secret “mobbing” destination will be revealed.

Saturday: Check out the Pop-up Shops

There isn’t actually an event planned for Saturday, but if you haven’t yet, why not check out the pops before these temporary shops are gone?

Sunday: Annual Summer Festival

The perfect way to end the weekend–at the Danforth Mosaic BIA‘s annual Summer Festival & Community Picnic! Head to East Lynn Park from 1-6 pm on Aug. 25 for games, food, coffee, art exhibitions, music and a raffle draw for 2 bikes!

August 19, 2013

Movie Under The Stars @ East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market

Crowns, capes and princess dresses are all MUSTS this week at the Farmers’ Market. There will be fun prince & princess crafts for the wee ones with Mrs. Darling, a family dance from Pegasus Studio and magic show by SuperSarah earlier in the evening. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a movie under the stars! Check out the poster for all the royal details.

August 14, 2013

Farmers’ Market: Beautiful Images, School Grown & Inconceivable!

Another submission to the photo contest! Just beautiful! Thanks for submitting Stephen. To see more photo’s from Stephen Caissie, check out the full album on Facebook.

Did you know that some of the produce for sale at the market are grown by Toronto high school students? School Grown is run out of Toronto non-profit organization, Food Share. Their goal is to increase food literacy in youth by hiring high school students to run urban market gardens. Students learn in a classroom throughout the year, then get practical experience during the summer managing the garden, selling at markets and delivering to restaurants. The proceeds from sales are reinvesting into ongoing food literacy projects throughout the city. Be sure to quiz the students on exactly which genus and species the pepper your buying belongs to.

Red rocket, tiburon poblano, islander bell & sweet carmens

This week we have guests from the David Suzuki Foundation and Toronto Water attending. We also lined up a sunny 23 C day for you, your friends and family to enjoy a stroll through the market or to stay for a picnic.

On August 22nd we’ll be having our annual Movie Under the Stars night. Want a hint at what the movie is? It’s Princess Bride! OK, I suck at giving hints. (We also told you last week, but someone else wrote that post.) The movie won’t start until the sun goes down around at 8:45 pm, but we’re looking for a handful for volunteers to help make popcorn from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. If you or someone you know is interested, send me an email. It’s simply inconceivable to watch a movie in the park without popcorn!