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Busy busy busy – lots to tell you about!

Happy 2013!

Here is a random assortment of neighbourhood info for you to consider as you drink your tea, wine, espresso or whatever your Friday night fancy is.

DECA Board Meeting

The new 2013 Board will meet on January 15 starting at 7:30 p.m..  Our meetings are open to all DECA members, potential members, and interested others. If you want to come (and you know you do) please contact Anita by clicking here, and she can give you the meeting details. Oh, and we meet at one of our local, licensed establishments so at the very least, you get to drink beer or ginger ale while you revitalize your community.  Win-win!

New Year’s Levee with East York Elected Officials

We have all been invited to the annual New Year’s Levee, this Sunday, January 6 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Avenue!!

Councillor Janet Davis sent out the following invite:

I hope you will be able to join me and our fellow East York elected officials at the annual East York New Year’s Levee. Welcome in the new year with MPs Matthew Kellway and Craig Scott, MPPs Michael Prue and Peter Tabuns, School Trustees Sheila Cary-Meagher and Cathy Dandy, Councillor Mary Fragedakis and myself. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for our local food bank.

Pop-Up Feedback

So, our December of pop-ups has come to a close, and we’d like to hear what your thoughts are on the project.  Did you visit?  Did you love it?  Did you not love it?  Did you notice?  What are your thoughts on this project?  Let us know by emailing here.

PS – One of our pop ups is still popping up, but they have taken over a different space.  You can visit LEN at 1801 Danforth for the month of January.  Their website is: http://len4all.com and they have a facebook page as well.  Seriously, this store is amazing.  I paid them a token visit in December, and went back three times to get something for every person on my list.  They are THAT good.

Oaks ‘n Acorns

A new business is set to open across the street from East Lynn Park called Oaks ‘n Acorns.  As an “activity studio for parents and tots”, they will host a variety of classes for children and/or parents, and their registration has just opened up. In fact, if you sign up by January 20, you can get a discount and free membership card!  Click here for more info.  It looks like they will also host birthday parties!

Even More New Stores

Have you noticed a few new stores this past week?  The Dulux paint store is open at the corner of Moberly and Danforth, 2031 Danforth to be specific,  and with a rumoured 25% off grand opening discount it’s not to be missed!  There is also a Brand Name Discount Store that just opened a few stores west of Value Village. (I swear I repeated the address over and over to myself in order to include it in the post, but it’s really cold outside, so I believe that inhibited the formation of long-term memory.  Someone should research that!)

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Oh, and if you are wondering why your garbage didn’t get picked up today (Friday), it’s because of the holiday earlier this week.  It pushes pickup back by a day so you can expect the pickup to take place tomorrow (Saturday).

Enjoy your chilly weekend.

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Last weekend of 2012 = sales, crafts and fun!

Last Chance Art Clearance Sale!

POP goes the Easel at 1803 Danforth Avenue is clearing out their inventory with a CLEARANCE SALE!

Pop in tomorrow, Saturday, December 29 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. and help them clear out their beautiful things so that they have less to take home.

This is the LAST DAY that this pop-up will be open.  Don’t let your neighbours have better art than you.  Go in and get some for yourself, on sale!  (Can you say “win-win”?)

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A colourful explosion of art including: paintings, prints, cards and magnets.

Q&A with Mrs. Darling

By now, as a loyal decadiaries readers, you have heard of Mrs. Darling and perused the wonderful and inspiring schedule of crafts and creative fun going on in her Imaginarium pop-up at 1948 Danforth Avenue, which started today and runs through December 31.  (Click here for the schedule again if you need it)

Another local blogger, the East End Pioneer, sat down with Mrs. Darling and posted the interview today.  Give it a read – you know you want to.

And if you haven’t been, drop into Mrs. Darling’s Imaginarium.  You will be glad that you did.

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(hopefully Mrs. Darling doesn’t mind us borrowing this photo from her Facebook page!)

A few last words for the year?

On behalf of the Board of the Danforth East Community Association, thank you for reading, volunteering, showing up, and for being such wonderful neighbours.  We wish you a very happy and healthy 2013!

 -Shelley & Sheri, DECAdiaries

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Mrs. Darling’s Imaginarium

In case you missed it, Mrs. Darling has a full schedule of activities to keep your child’s creativity in check over the holidays.  There are both drop in times and pre-registaration sessions taking place this Friday through Monday at the pop up studio space at 1948 Danforth Avenue.

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Schedule

Friday, December 28th

  • 10-12pm  Drop in. Mod Mobiles and Balloon Bean Bags.
  • (Closed for a private birthday party in the afternoon.)
Saturday, December 29th 
  • 10-12pm  Wooden Spoon Puppets and face painting. (drop in)
  • 1-3:30pm  Weekend Christmas Break Camp – 2 crafts over two days! A chance to do more elaborate crafts, and a longer drop off for parents.  Paper clay barnacles and initial canvas using repurposed toys.  (pre-register please)
  • 4-5:00pm- Magazine page circle garland. (pre-register please)
Sunday, December 30th
  • 10-12pm  Tee shirt yarn with hardware bracelets and marshmallow launchers. (drop in)
  • 1-3:30pm Continuation of the Weekend Christmas Break Camp crafts.
  • 4-5:00pm Headbands two ways. (pre-register please)
Monday, December 31st
  • 11-12pm Paper lamp sculptures. (pre-register please)
  • 2-5pm Family New Years Eve Party!! Face painting, two crafts, dress up,  games, dance party, refreshments… even a ball drop at the “real” new years, 4pm. (pre-register please)
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Artisans at Work and Silly Goose in the News!

Artisans-at-Work…are workin’ late tonight!

In addition to the pop-up shops we posted about yesterday, we wanted to highlight a new business that has opened up on the heels of the success of the pop-up initiative. The Artisans-At-Work store and studio is located at 2071 Danforth. Many, many artists and artisans selling their handmade creations until 10:00 p.m. tonight (December 21). It is the longest night of the year, so might as well spend it shopping!! Here is a note from owner Tara:

Late Night Shopping on the Danforth!

From 4pm until 10pm Friday Dec 21!!

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Presents:

A quality Arts & Crafts Show with 25 artists!!

2071 Danforth

(balloons on south side at Woodbine, just west of Pizza Pizza!)

Drop in tonight for some Egg Nog, Punch & Yummy treats!!

All quality, handmade items!

Featuring Baby Bibs, Ornaments, Toys, Jewellery(many kinds), Wood art, Stone mosaics, Knitted hats, Scarves, funky baby onesies, Winter Ponchos & Fancy Hair Clips

and oh…so much more!

Also open all this weekend: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd

9:00am to 6:00pm

Stay tuned for our grand opening in the New Year!

After renovations, we will be an artisan’s gift shoppe, with 7 workstudios, and a Community Room for all sorts of events, monthly licensed open house evenings, children & adult art classes and all types of workshops! Have an idea to hold one, or attend one?

Please click here to be included in our upcoming invites, services & newsletters!

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Silly Goose Kids does it again!

On the topic of amazing stores in our neighbourhood, Silly Goose Kids’ owner Shamie was recently interviewed for an article in the Toronto Star about the more realistic doll from the UK called “Lottie”. Somehow, Shamie and co-owner Tracey have managed to get the dolls into the store just in time for the holidays. (Maybe those magic kits they sell really work?) If you have “liked” their Facebook page, you will already have reserved yours!

If you have any hard-to-buy-for kids or adults on your list, go to SGK. All of the staff are informed and helpful, and will offer expert advice to help you zero in on the perfect gift. There is lots of stuff that grown-ups would like too – like watches, retro toys, board games and more!

Silly Goose Kids’ hours to Christmas are Friday 9:30am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, and Monday 9:30pm-3pm.

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Still more Poppin’ on the Danforth

The pop-ups have been buzzing lately thanks to the fabulous flash mobs and some local press. (Beach Metro and East York Mirror) But word-of-mouth is best, so please tell your friends, family and coworkers that it’s not too late to check them out.
Still need to grab a gift for their favourite guy or gal?  No problem!
Need a creative outlet for the kid so they don’t get cabin fever over the holidays?  That’s covered too!

Check below for the latest on special events, activities and some store hours.  Also, did you know that we’ve got a daily calendar posted on our website: http://danfortheastcommunityassociation.com/events/

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LEN (1936 Danforth Ave)

Thursday, December 20: It’s on LEN. Spend $25 or more in store and get a free cappuccino at Seb’s on LEN

Friday, December 21: Open late until 10 pm for Guys Night. Lets face it there are probably a lot of people out there which haven’t even started holiday shopping. Most of them are guys. Just saying. Stop by LEN to get started right. They’ll have Scotch, salty snacks, and best of all, no judgements! Christal will be on hand to offer a female perspective on gift choices and of course everyone is welcome. Open through the weekend and although normally closed Mondays, LEN will be open in the 24th noon to 4 pm.  Closed on 25 and 26th.

Lemon Drop Clothing (1948 Danforth Ave)

There are still many beautiful dresses left in the Lemon Drop sample sale, plus a great selection of Stella & Dot jewellery.  The ladies will be there until this Saturday with their full selection of custom-made dresses.  Don’t forget to enter their draw for a free dress too.

Pop Goes the Easel (1803 Danforth)

The next event is a Dream Board workshop on December 28th – 7 pm, $20.  Email for more details. It will be regular business the rest of the week: Wednesday-Sunday, 12-6 pm.

TYKE Threads (1938 Danforth)

Only a few more days left!  Tyke Threads is open December 19-22, Thursday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.  Owner Grace will have a special “I’d rather sell it than move it” sale on her last day, December 22, with more discounts on already marked down prices!

Wednesday – Saturday, 12-6 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm.

CareerFit Mom (1872 Danforth Ave)

CareerFitMom has loads of fitness classes scheduled until Dec. 23rd, including Zumba, PlayFit for parents & kids, Tabata Training, Boot Camp and Mom & Baby Fitness.  CareerFit Mom is runing a canfitpro Fitness Instructor Certification Course from Dec 27-29. Email Beth for more info.

Mrs. Darling’s Imaginarium (1948 Danforth – December 28-31)

Mrs. Darling will be back with even more amazingly wonderful kids crafts activities! Visit her website for more specifics on prices and registration.  Here’s her schedule:

Friday, December 28th
  • 10-12pm  Drop in. Mod Mobiles and Balloon Bean Bags.
  • (Closed for a private birthday party in the afternoon.)
Saturday, December 29th 
  • 10-12pm  Wooden Spoon Puppets and face painting. (drop in)
  • 1-3:30pm  Weekend Christmas Break Camp – 2 crafts over two days! A chance to do more elaborate crafts, and a longer drop off for parents.  Paper clay barnacles and initial canvas using repurposed toys.  (pre-register please)
  • 4-5:00pm- Magazine page circle garland. (pre-register please)
Sunday, December 30th
  • 10-12pm  Tee shirt yarn with hardware bracelets and marshmallow launchers. (drop in)
  • 1-3:30pm Continuation of the Weekend Christmas Break Camp crafts.
  • 4-5:00pm Headbands two ways. (pre-register please)
Monday, December 31st
  • 11-12pm Paper lamp sculptures. (pre-register please)
  • 2-5pm Family New Years Eve Party!! Face painting, two crafts, dress up,  games, dance party, refreshments… even a ball drop at the “real” new years, 4pm. (pre-register please)
Psst – we heard a rumour that the new artists’ collective, Artisans at Work @ 2071 Danforth, is staying open late this Friday night!  Watch this space for details as they become available. 
To learn more about DECA vist www.danfortheastcommunityassociation.com