So put on a happy face and get yourself over to the market tonight. This week the bounty is plentiful. At 4:30 p.m. be in the park to see the Dragonz Martial Arts demonstration. Also stop by the DECA tent to talk to the good people from the Shoelace Collective – a group of neighbours who are looking at issues of poverty in our community and ways to help. Also, Senior Link will be there selling crafts.
Don’t worry, the rain will stop and it will be just ducky.
The next meeting of the DECA executive meeting is this Tuesday. Let me know if you would like to come and I’ll send you the details.
Farmers’ Market Help Needed
Now that our super barricade helpers are back in school, we really really need a bit of help with the street closure barricades on Thursdays. We need help at 1:30 p.m. for about 30 minutes. If you can help please let Diana know at diana.mymarket@gmail.com.
Thanks!
And speaking of the market, I am remiss in sending out a big thank you to all those who helped make our peach festival and movie night in the park another fantastic success. First, thank you to the fabulous Vera and Slavicia from the Cozy Cafe and Bakery for their delectable peach strudels. The peaches were from our peach farmers, one of whom was in hospital with a collapsed lung – so we wish Matteo good health and a quick recovery.
Also a big thank you to Better Bulk for donating the popcorn for our movies under the stars event. Thank you to volunteers Mohit and Pria Raj for popping corn all night long and to Show Pro for donating all the electronics we needed to make it happen. Thanks to Alison McMurray for organizing the whole shabang. And thanks to you for supporting DECA through our (minimal) fundraisers and with your $10/year membership fees. It costs us $450 for the right to show the movie. We also pay permit fees every week for the park and for all the other stuff we do. That’s where your money goes – so thanks!
Media on the new Tim Horton’s
I missed these stories when I was out of town in August about the new Tim Horton’s/Esso at Danforth and Greenwood. Here’s one by the Star’s Urban Issues columnist, Christopher Hume. And one by Peter Kuitenbrouwer at the National Post.
Farmers’ Market
At the market this week, only the best in local fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses, meats, pies, muffins and nice people. And face painting.
Danforth East Arts Fair
The fabulous Danforth East Arts Fair is a few short weeks away and we could really use just a teensy weensy little bit of help. We could use some people to help exhibitors to load and unload on Saturday Sep 18th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and on Sunday Sep 19th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. We could also use some help on litter patrol and changing garbage bags during the show. (I know it’s not sexy, but art isn’t always glamorous – and it’s oh oh oh so important.)
BIA Dining Fest
The Danforth Mosaic Business Improvement Association is launching its first annual three-week food festival called Mosaic does… Dine around the Danforth. September 10th-30th over 65 restaurants will participate in this street event by featuring entertainment and significant discounts including prix fixe menus. Savour the best of Moroccan, Ethiopian, Greek, Italian, Hakka, Mexican, Thai and Tunisian cuisine, along with Sushi Bars, traditional diners and much more from around the world at excellent prices!
Local jazz bars and some restaurants and clubs will be offering a variety of live entertainment. Cafes and restaurants will be showcasing family entertainment for all ages. The Dine Around the Mosaic Barbershop Quartet will be awarding random diners with gifts such as complimentary meals and Mosaic Bucks, which diners can redeem at participating Mosaic stores!
The Mosaic does… Dine around the Danforth stretches from Jones Avenue to Westlake (two blocks east of Woodbine) along Danforth Avenue.
Lots of things to tell you about this week…
East Lynn Farmers’ Market
At 4:30 p.m. this week, bring your little movers and shakers to dance with Pegasus Dance Studio.
Do you know that along with ballet, hip hop and jazz, Pegasus also offers boys-only dance programs, a preschool arts program, parent and tot music classes and pilates and yoga classes? Pegasus is near Danforth and Coxwell on Glebeholme.
Also Nana Jokura is back with more CranioSacral therapy – a gentle, hands-on therapy where your head and sacrum are stimulated to release tensions of the nervous and fascial systems.
Little Footprints Toys
Little Footprints is an internet toy company run by a local resident and mom featuring eco-friendly toys and games for kids of all ages. This weekend they’re having a real bricks and mortal sale at 1390 Danforth, just east of Greenwood. There will be lemonade and toys to try, including the Piggy Paint nail bar where you can try out the ‘natural as mud’ nail polish. There will be sale prices on educational products for back to school. The sale starts Friday. Check out the details at at www.littlefootprintstoys.com.
Walking Tour
On Monday, September 6th, join local historian Gene Domagala for a walking tour of our little section of east Toronto starting at Hope United Church at Main and Danforth at 1 p.m.
Back To School Dinners
If the thought of the hectic school schedule has got you twitchin’ I notice that Cozy Cafe and Bakery at Danforth and Woodbine now has frozen foods to get you through the week. All homemade and delicious, there are hearty soups, lasagnas (ask anyone about the vegetarian lasagna and be prepared for gushing), shepard’s pie and much more.
Stephen Caissie Photography
All summer long, I’ve been featuring beautiful photographs from the market in this space thanks to DECA member and volunteer Stephen Caissie. Stephen also did the portraits in the park during the Art of the Danforth and many of his portraits have appeared on the blog webpage of Deca Diaries. His work is stunning and the prices reasonable. Learn more about Stephen and his work at stephencaissiephoto.com.
This Thursday is a busy busy day at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market. At 4:30 p.m., everyone is welcome to join Beth Yarzab from Career FitMom for some PlayFit. Join a circuit of games and play – you get a workout while your child gains developmental skills. You will use balls, bands, toys and your own two feet to jump, bend, shake and shimmy in some fun fitness.
Also look for the good people from Toronto East General. They’ll be back and they’ll be talking safety. Wanna know who knows about the consequences of unsafe behaviour? The emergency room nurses and docs at Toronto East General – that’s who.
Thursday night is DECA’s very popular Movie In The Park night. Bring your blanket or chairs and settle in on the hill of East Lynn Park for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid at 8:45 p.m.
Job Posting
Mama Earth Organics is looking for an inventory/packing person from this neighbourhood – Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you would like to see the job posting or know more, contact mamaearthjob@gmail.com.
There are lots of fabulous things happening at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market over the next few weeks. DECA Diaries is taking a little hiatus, but the market will be overflowing with wonderful local produce, breads, cheeses, meats and, of course, the best pie in town.
This week – August 12th – at 4:30 p.m. come and check out the dance moves of SPACE performers. Also, the emergency department of Toronto East General Hospital will be there with information on beating the heat.
Next week – August 19th – at 4:30 p.m. – get set for some Irish dancing and the accompanying music. These girls are not to be missed.
August 26th is DECA’s very popular Movie In The Park night. Bring your blanket or chairs and settle in on the hill for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid at 8:45 p.m.
Eat a peach for me.
– Natasha
