A friendly reminder that Wednesday, April 16 is the Danforth Avenue construction open house night! Here’s the post about it for more details – you might want to check it out if you live near or drive on Danforth Avenue, east of Woodbine.
For more information, click here for our details post about it.
Wondering what to do this Friday? Here’s a great option from our friends at Oaks ‘n Acorns.
This great new local biz is offering a discount on hair services for DECA readers and followers for the rest of April! Located at 1202 Woodbine Ave (a few blocks north of Danforth), you can get more info about them by visiting www.beautynow.ca. Mention this ad below to get the discount!
Remember to come out THIS SATURDAY, April 12 to our community party, Danforth East Dreams! Stop by 12-4 pm to 1811 Danforth Ave. for a few minutes on your way to the park or stay for the whole afternoon. FREE drinks & treats from Melanie’s Bistro, Moberly Natural Foods & Beau’s! FREE bike tune-ups from 32 Spokes! FREE kids’ activities from Mrs. Darling’s Imaginarium for Boys & Girls! FREE repairs next door from 11-3 pm at the Repair Cafe! We also have amazing door prizes from LEN, Rebel Therapy Yoga, Air Zound bike horns and Ankh Yoga!
We’ll have lots of cool ways to share your ideas for improving the hood. So start dreaming and tweet your ideas now using #DEdreams and we’ll use your tweets tomorrow.
Special thanks to the owners of 1811 Danforth, Haig and David, for the use of their space for the day.If this gorgeous weather has inspired you to get outside, why not try ultimate at a local park? REC Athletics’ Spring 2014 Ultimate Frisbee League begins May 7, 2014 at Stephenson Park. It’s co-ed, fun and you can register now as an individual or a team at www.recathletics.com.
We are happy to invite you to paint in Art Battle Day! 16 artists have 20 minutes to finish a painting of their choice, in acrylic. The public decides who wins! Licensed bar, music, fun! It is amazing to see what they come up with. Winners of each round go on to battle in a finale. Winner gets $200 prize, and goes on to compete nationally!
Saturday May 10th, 7pm at Artisans At Work, 2071 Danforth Avenue.
1. In order to ensure your spot in the competition, please reply to this email confirming your availability as soon as possible. Once you have confirmed we will announce your participation. Email Tara at artisansatwork@yahoo.com.
2. Please arrive for 6:30pm and doors will open to the public at 7pm.
3. FAQ: For questions about allowed materials, painting sales, guests, competition rules, and other frequently asked questions please visit www.artbattle.ca/artist-FAQ
4. Please invite your friends. The more people who come, the more exciting the event is! And don’t forget – audience vote decides the winner, so it’s good to have some support. Invite your friends through the official ABD facebook event.
5. Use social media! Interact with us online and we will do our best to promote you to our audience. We invite you to post practice pictures before the event to social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) and tag them.
Hashtag: #artbattle
Facebook: www.facebook.com/artbattlecanada
Twitter: @artbattlecanada
Instagram: @artbattle
6. Quick questions:
Tell us a bit more about you, and we can share your story with our audience – both on the night of the event, and in advance in national promotions.
What do you love about painting?
What is the best part of being an artist?
Why is art important to you?
7. Photography and ownership of artworks: By participating in Art Battle, you agree to let us use photographs of you and/or your work at the event for promotional purposes. Paintings created at Art Battle are the property of Art Battle Canada Inc. and painters will receive 50% of total auction sales. Photographs of your work may be used for promotional purposes and for historical documentation. We will NOT sell reproductions of your work without your written permission.
See you at Artisans At Work, (2071 Danforth) on Art Battle Day, May 10th at 6:30PM!
website: www.artisans-at-work.com
Thanks for painting with us,
Tara Shelton, Artisans At Work
…and the whole Art Battle Canada Team
As the never-ending winter finally gives way to spring, it’s nice to think that summer really is just a few weeks away! Here is some summer camp news from Colour Creative. Andria the owner advises that she’s running an early bird special from April 13th – May 13th – $50.00 off full day and $25.00 off half day registrations. She is also offering sibling and multiple week discounts! Email colourcreativearts@gmail.com for more information.
Don’t forget that the Early Bird special for the Danforth East Arts Fair is fast-approaching – April 13, 2014. Check out this post for all the details.
Hi Everyone – There is some construction scheduled for Danforth Avenue, east of Woodbine, including the street and sidewalks. Some good news too, including trees and other greening initiatives!
On Wednesday, April 16, between 5:00-9:00pm, drop by 2575 Danforth Avenue (east of Main) for more information. Here’s the poster (2 pages), and the text is copied below just in case the poster shows up teeny tiny on your screen.
The City of Toronto has scheduled watermain replacement, road and sidewalk reconstruction, paving and streetscape improvements on Danforth Avenue between Woodbine Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue. Various streetscaping elements are being implemented in cooperation with the Danforth Village Business Improvement Area (BIA). This work will bring the roadway up to a state of good repair, and beautify the street. This project is part of the Council approved 2014 Capital Works Program.
Public Drop-in Event
We invite you to attend a public drop-in event to learn more about this project, the construction schedule, what disruptions to expect and to speak directly with project staff.
Wednesday April 16, 2014
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
2575 Danforth Avenue (Use entrance east of Barrington Ave)
Construction Work includes:
•Watermain work on Danforth (Dawes to Sibley), Dawes (south of Danforth), Kelvin and Luttrell
•Sewer replacement on Danforth (Luttrell to Kelvin) and Luttrell Avenue
•Road reconstruction on Luttrell Avenue
•Resurfacing of Danforth Avenue (Woodbine to Barrington), Dawes (south of Danforth), and Kelvin Avenue
•Streetscape improvements including:
o New sidewalks with decorative paver edge along Danforth from Woodbine Avenue to Main Street, Dawes Road to Victoria Park
o Sidewalk reconstruction at localized areas between Main Street and Dawes Road
o Planting of new trees; some to include planting beds with decorative metal railings
o Greening opportunities at localized areas
o BIA installed pedestrian lighting
Disruptions During Construction
As with all construction projects, there will be noise and temporary inconveniences. In order to complete the work effectively and in a safe manner, there will be restrictions to turning, parking and driving lanes in and around the work area. Alternative parking arrangements will be made when required.
Access for all services (i.e. garbage collection, emergency vehicles or any other usual services) will be maintained. Pedestrian access to businesses and walkways will be maintained on both sides of the road at all times during construction.
The contractor will further notify you of any temporary disruptions. Every effort will be made to reduce the inconvenience. The City appreciates your understanding and co-operation.
Private Items on City Property
Some properties may have signage, outdoor fruit stands or other physical features in front of their properties which are within the City property limits. These may be in conflict with the construction. In such cases, owners are advised to remove these items prior to the beginning of construction. The City will not be responsible for damage to any privately owned items installed on the City’s property.
Work Hours
Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, with work after hours and on Sundays as required.
Further Notices A more detailed construction notice will be issued before construction begins. To sign up to get email updates, contact Josie Franch at jfranch@toronto.ca. Your patience and co-operation during the construction period is crucial and appreciated.
The #DanforthEast Garage Sale will be on SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014 (not June 8). Mark your calendars and keep de-cluttering!
And for anyone who uses Oakcrest or Cassels Parks, Councillor McMahon is holding a meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2014 with landscape architect Stewart McIntosh to brainstorm your ideas and dreams for improving the parks.
The meeting is happening at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. East, 7:30 pm. RSVP to Laurie Smith if you want to attend, lsmithc(at)toronto.ca.
