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Out Of The Zone

I must admit to being ‘out of the zone’ of DECA diaries of late. It’s been the holidays, the goings on at Earl Beatty – from the ball ban to the potential closure of the community centre and heading out west for Christmas, I’ve just not been in blogging zone. In honour of being ‘out of the zone’ this post is full of stuff that is out of zone. We try to keep this blog very focused on the happenings that fall very close to DECA’s borders because as soon as you extend it a little bit, geographically or content-wise, things get out of hand pretty quickly. But, herewith a few out of zones.

The Projection Booth

This is a new rep theatre on Gerrard between Pape and Jones. It boasts art, schlock, indie and foreign films. It grew, according to the three owners, “out of a desire to support Canada’s vibrant filmmakers and create an intimate and unique theatre going experience. Since opening in August 2011, Projection Booth has become known for outside the box programming and a commitment to showcasing the best in independent and world cinema.”

They’ve got Bollywood Sundays, Super Punch Saturdays, Fright Night Fridays, documentaries and a full slate of other films to discover. They are also renting out the space (Toronto’s oldest running cinema, the website says) and looking for new films. Thanks to Cameron Tingley for sending this find our way. www.projectionbooth.moonfruit.com.

Oil Painting For Beginniners

If your news year’s resolution was to do something more creative or try something new, then maybe you need to check out Julie Glick’s oil painting classes. You might know Julie from her pet portraits, but she does so much more than that (as you can see above). Classes start in February and you can learn more about the classes and Julie at www.julieglick.com

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The House That Gingerbread Built

There are two fabulous ways to create your very own gingerbread house in the ‘hood.

Madame Gateaux

Register for a baking lesson with Madame Gateaux to learn how to mix the dough, bake the gingerbread, cut and assemble the house and decorate with chocolate and candies. The class is Sunday, November 27th, 2-5 p.m. $85. To register, contact noely36hk@madamegateauxbaking.ca or 647-352-0763. Madame Gateaux is at 2034 Danforth, just west of Woodbine.

Cozy Cafe & Bakery

If all that mixing of dough and and baking of slabs seems like a little too much bother for you, then don’t hesitate to reserve your spot at the Cozy Cafe Gingerbread House Party!

They will supply everything including home-baked gingerbread.  They’ll do the prep. They’ll clean up the mess. All you have to do is have fun.  Sunday, December 4th, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $25/house including gingerbread, candies, icing and board. 2075 Danforth at Woodbine.   Reserve your spot at cozygingerbread@gmail.com

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Red Rocket Moving To Danforth & Coxwell

Thanks to Renata for pointing us to this story from the Toronto Life website…

Leslieville’s Red Rocket Coffee has been forced to close up shop after its landlord doubled the rent to $49 per square foot. Co-owner Liako Dertilas says the response from his regulars has been immediate. “The TTC guys across the street are livid,” he told us, referring to the workers at the nearby streetcar yard. The news, however, isn’t all bad. Along with his business partners, Dertilis signed a lease late this afternoon for a new location at 1364 Danforth Avenue, near Coxwell. Although Red Rocket’s new home will be a similar size, Dertilas says it won’t be the same. “We have to leave our extended family—that is, our customers,” he said. “These are the people who come into the store, and we hug them… We feel like we’ve been robbed of that.” The Wellesley Street location is unaffected.

 

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THIS weekend

East End Children’s Centre Fundraiser

The 20th annual fundraising gala is on Saturday, November 19th at 7 p.m. The event, hosted by Anne Marie Scheffler of Suddenly Mommy fame, is expected to attract 150 guests and raise over $10,000 to be spent entirely on operating costs for East End Children’s Centre programs for families a Kimbourne, Terry Fox and Presteign sites. 200 Wolverleigh Blvd (Kimbourne location).

POP UP Sale!

TykeThreads.com, online boyswear boutique, and SoYoung, designer of modern lunch boxes and unisex diaper bags, have teamed up for a pop-up sale November 18 to 20.  The three-day sale at Cool East Market (1390 Danforth Avenue – west of Coxwell) will feature specials on current and previous season’s stock. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cash only.

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Where Did October Go?!

Hold on tight dear friends, we’ve got a few things to get through here.

Health, Food, Creativity Wellness Celebration

Yuri Murakami-Bihan is a licensed naturopathic doctor who operates her clinic out of the LucSculpture School and Studio on Greenwood at Danforth. If you’ve never wandered into LucSculpture, this may be the weekend to visit. Yuri is hosting her third annual wellness celebration, Health, Food, Creativity. There will be food demos and a wide variety of workshops throughout the the weekend. Click here for the full listing of events. Saturday October 29 & Sunday October 30 – 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Councillor’s Corner

Mary-Margaret McMahon has two things to ask you.

1) Do you know where the barricades are? Those big heavy barricades that we used to block off East and West Lynn Aves with?  They’ve, ahem, gone missing. If you or someone you know accidentally tucked them into your shed and forgot about them, let her know, would ya?

2) Do you know where your teenagers are? If you do and if they want to contribute to a healthy democracy, or get their volunteer hours, or get out of the house or get you off their back, Mary-Margaret has volunteer opportunities that are fun and involve fresh air and exercise. For either of the above, contact her at Councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca, 416-392-1376.

Janet Davis invites you to Peek at the Creek. Janet is hosting a community meeting to talk about initiatives in Taylor Massey Creek and Taylor Creek Park including a new wetland area, the East Don trail, forestry restoration, park improvements and proposed storm water infrastructure. Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 7 p.m. at Stand Wadlow Clubhouse – 373 Cedarvale Ave. For more info call 416-392-4035 or Councillor_Davis@toronto.ca.

Monarch Park Community Swims

Starting Friday, October 28th there will be community swims at the recently renovated pool in Monarch Park C.I.  Drop in Fridays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $1/person or $5/family. As soon as a lifeguard is hired, there will be an all girls swim on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. $1/ person.

There will also be a Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor course for students 15+ on Fridays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., November 11th to December 16th. Registration deadline is November 4th with a maximum of 16 participants. For more info contact beachswimschool@yahoo.ca