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A Market, of Course! & Parenting Workshop

“Why are all those people in the Park?” A Farmers’ Market! Of Course!

If you are newer to the Danforth East area or perhaps have only recently discovered the East Lynn Farmers’ Market, check out this video about the history of how DECA Board Member Alison McMurray and the Farmerlicious Femmes transformed the park with a farmers’ market. And we’re all thankful they did!

What’s on this week:

  • Naturopathic Doctor Nana Jokura will be offering free tongue and pulse diagnosis and will be discussing how to enjoy a healthy natural summer (3:00-5:00 pm)
  • Mrs. Darling’s will be running her creative craft table (starting at 4:30 pm)
  • Students from Silver Spirit Karate Club will provide market goers with a demonstration (4:30 pm)
  • The Patchamama Quilt group will be on hand with information about how to express your hopes and dreams for Mother Earth and contribute to a quilt reflecting the expressions of support for the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth to be presented at the United Nations
  • A birdie told me that there might be some henna artists hanging out at the face painting tent. You’ll just have to show up to find out!
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Happy customer: butterfly

Don’t forget to send your best market pictures to events(at)danfortheastcommunityassociation.com . We intend to use the pictures you submit on our blog, facebook page and website.

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

ABC’s of Positive Discipline Workshop

If you have a misbehaving munchkin then this workshop might be for you. Check out the poster below for the full details of a parenting course on positive discipline to be held at Artisans At Work on July 18th. Happy parenting! (Cost $15)

Positive Discipline Artisans At Work July 18th

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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!

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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.
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Grand Opening Celebration at East Lynn Park Farmer Market

Grand Opening Celebration 2013

Unfortunately last week’s rain put a bit of a damper on the first market day.  The good news is that all our favourite local farmers will be back again this week, plus a whole lot more!  The official Grand Opening Celebration is set for this Thursday.  The line up includes:

  • Zero Gravity Circus will be on hand with stilt walkers and a hula hoop activity.
  • Toronto Master Gardeners will be set up with a booth to answer all your gardening questions.
  • There will be button making (3:30pm) , Mrs. Darling’s crafts (4:30pm) and garden crafts (5:30pm) at the Kids Korner, along with the regular face painting.
  • Dancers from Pegasus Studio will perform at 5:00pm

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.

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First Market at East Lynn Park – This Thursday!

Farmers’ market starts this week!

It’s time to welcome back our favourite crop of farmers!  The East Lynn Farmers’ Market opens this Thursday, June 6th.  That’s the “when”, now we will answer the what, who, how, and why…

What’s on this week at the Market?

At the Kids’ Korner this week, we’ll have the face-painters starting at 4:00 p.m..  Our friends from Silly Goose Kids will be at the park from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and we hear that they might have some storytelling and other fun planned!  New this year will be the BINGO Scavenger Hunt were kids get to learn about what veggies are in season each week for a chance to win $5.00 in ‘market bucks’. Visit the folks at the Kids’ Korner for more details (they’re the ones under the red tent).

Who puts on this market?

DECA works with MyMarket to put on the market each week.  DECA looks after events, volunteers and some of the marketing while MyMarket takes care of the farmers.  MyMarket certifies that the farmers at our market sell only what they produce.   Their mission is to build community through connecting real farmers to the urban marketplace, which we think is ideal!

How can you get involved?

First and foremost, come to the market and buy food from our farmers!!

Some volunteer opportunities are still available so if you want to know more, here is our post about volunteering from April.

We’re also looking for some photos of the market.  Each week we’ll profile the pictures you submit on this Blog and our Facebook page.  Toward end of the season we’ll have an online contest were people can vote for the photo that best captures the essence of the market.  Prizes to be announced later in the season!  Email submissions by clicking here. (If you are sending photos of people, please make sure you have their permission, particularly kids!)

Why is the Grand Opening next week?

We need a week to get up and running before we roll out the red carpet to really kick off the season.  Stay tuned for more details on the Grand Opening Celebration taking place next week (June 13, 2013).

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.

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Farmers’ Market: Exciting Additions & Returning Favourites

Extra! Extra! This just in! The list of farmers coming to the East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market this summer is getting finalized. It includes some new vendors plus some of our favourite farmers.

  • Bees Universe, offering a variety of natural bee products, eggs
  • Bio Vision Farm, offering grass fed veal, lamb, pork, chicken, eggs (NEW)
  • Cookstown Greens, offering ecologically grown organic veggies
  • Danbrie Farms, offering pure maple syrup, related maple products and tomatillo salsa
  • Godelie Family Farm, offering potatoes, corn, strawberries
  • Kimbaya Eco Farm, offering organic veg & flowers (NEW)
  • Loffredo Fruit Farms offering pitted fruit and baked goods such as jams, jellies and pies.
  • Primeridge Pure, offering cow’s milk artisan cheeses
  • SunRay Orchards, offering pitted fruit, tender fruit, veg baked goods and prepared food
  • Woolerdale Farm, offering a full range veggies (NEW)
  • Fresh City Farms, offering veggies (NEW)
  • School Grown, offering veggies (NEW)

Plus, Lazy Daisy’s Cafe will be back with prepared food for all your impromptu picnic needs. And if you are reading this post out loud in the presence of children here is where you should stop. Carter’s Ice Cream will be bringing their mobile ice cream cart to the market this year with their yummy Kawartha Dairy ice cream.

We’re still awaiting applications from a few more farmers plus some local cuisine so stay tuned!

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.