Danforth/Coxwell Library Event February 26 (Wed) from 7:00-8:00pm
There’s more than just books at our local library!
WoodGreen March Break Employment Marketplace (Free!)
March 13 from 10:00am-3:00pm
WoodGreen Community Services will be hosting a March Break Employment Marketplace, to address the very real concern of unemployment and underemployment.
This will be a FREE event aimed at providing our shared communities the support and resources necessary to be successful in today’s labour market; this one-day event will showcase the best that this city has to offer around employment and employability.
The Marketplace will consist of:
• Employer zone
• Interactive zone
• Lecture series
• Community Resources Area
• Employment Makeover zone
• And much more…
We have already had a number of participants express interest in being a part of this event including the TD Bank Group, Rogers Communications, Sick Kids Hospital, Human Resources Professional Association, Leslieville BIA, Toronto Workforce Innovation Group, Starbucks Coffee Canada, Operation Springboard, Robert Half, Canadian Tire, The Big Carrot, VHA, Ryerson Digital Media Zone and the City of Toronto Social Services to name a few…please see poster for detailed list of attendees.
Prenatal Yoga @ Ankh Yoga beginning March 2 from 9:00-10:00am (drop-ins welcome)
Visit Ankh’s website for more info about this beautiful new yoga studio on Danforth, just west of Woodbine.
March Break Art Days @ Artisans at Work March 12 & 14, 2014
It may be cold out there, but that doesn’t mean that your creative juices aren’t flowing right beneath the surface of your rosy cheeks and icy fingertips.
Family Art Attack
Thanks to East End Arts for this unique and awesome Family Day event!
Monday, February 17th (Family Day)
Time(s): 2 time slots: 10:00am – 1:00pm or 2:00-5:00pm
Where: At Artisans At Work, 2071 Danforth Ave, @ Woodbine
Groups (not necessarily related to each other) of people of any age ranges are invited to participate in this fun, free art-making event. Here are the details:
Each groups will be given a 3’x3’ canvas, acrylic paints & brushes. (The group is welcome to bring other materials, but must use the canvas supplied) and 3 hours!
The groups’ works will be juried, awarded prizes, and celebrated with an exhibition that evening, open to the entire community!
This event is presented in cooperation with East End Arts and sponsored in part by Deserres.
East End Arts is a local arts service organization dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting the arts in Toronto’s east end, including the East York, Beaches and Riverdale communities.
Artisans At Work is a group of skilled, knowledgeable and local people that are excited to bring unique products and experiences to the Danforth east neighbourhood. www.artisans-at-work.com
Free Art Activity Days @ ArtCave
Thanks to ArtCave for inviting all of us to these free art activity days! Located just outside Greenwood station at 155 Lamb Avenue. Visit www.art-cave.ca for more info.
Heart Art at Colour Creative
$20 per family with four time-slots to choose from. See poster for more info, or visit their facebook page: www.facebook.com/ColourCreative!
February Artisans At Work News
As if the Family Art Attack isn’t enough, there is lots more to know about Artisans At Work this February. Thanks to Tara for passing on her February news.
February, our theme is The Artistic Family, and as each month, we have a call-out to artists: Artisans at Work Open Call to Artistic Families:
This months show is focusing on families and the creative
ability between family members. All submissions must have at
least 2 to 3 family members submitting up to three works each
(15 max from each family in total). Each artist in the family is
encouraged to provide works of all mediums and small series.
We’re not looking for any specific themes, just the creative
ability among family members. Collaborative works among
family members are accepted as well!Artisans At Work has a monthly show in which a opening is
hosted every First Friday of the month! Live music, food, and
drinks are provided. A great night to come out, discuss artwork
and experience our east end community.
The opening night for February’s “Artistic Families” show is Friday, February 7, from 7:00-10:00pm.
For more information about Artisans At Work, or to get added to their newsletter, email Tara at artisansatwork@yahoo.com.
Taming of the Shrew, Artisans at Work Christmas Craft Shows, Hirut Hoot, LEN Holiday Launch, Colour Creative, Childcare Summit and Budget Consultation…
Last night’s DECA AGM/Cocktail party was so much fun! Were you there? Many of you were and wow, what a spectacular time we had at Hirut Restaurant this year. I continue to be amazed at the warmth and generosity of our local businesses. We’ll send out an official recap with the 2014 Board announcement and all of that (and a rare photo taken of the entire Board!), but in the meantime, here is a smattering of events and info for the next little while. Please take a minute to read through, and remember… forward this to a friend!
All Female Taming of The Shrew at Danforth & Coxwell, until November 30
How cool is this?? Support local theatre and go see this all female Taming of the Shrew! Dates and times listed below on the poster. For more info and to purchase tickets online, visit their website: http://www.jaybirdproductions.ca/taming.html
Artisans At Work ChristmasCraft Show
Our friends at Artisans at Work (2071 Danforth Avenue) have rotating vendors selling everything you need for your holiday shopping list. Stop into this neighbourhood gem! According to their website, craft show hours are:
Send an e-mail to Tara with any questions, and don’t forget to ask her to add you to her mailing list so that you never miss a thing!
Hirut Hoot – Comedy Night – $5
Friday, November 29, 2013 starting @ 9:00pm at Hirut Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine. Hosted by Kevin MacDonald.
Evan Carter
Rose Giles
Luke Gordon Field
Paul Haywood
Victoria Stewart
Jon Steinberg
Todd Van Allen
This event happens on the last Friday of every month, so book your sitters, call your friends, and come enjoy high quality comedy in one of the most special venues on the Danforth.
LENmas13 – Official Launch
(A message from our friends at LEN – 698 Coxwell Avenue @ Danforth)
On Saturday, November 23, LEN will have transformed into a winter wonderland, bursting with holiday cards, decorations, one-of-a-kind art and items for everyone and is yours to discover. Our official LENmas13 Holiday Launch begins at 11AM and all day Saturday we invite you to join us for some holiday treats, sparkling drinks and get first dibs on the best stuff!
LEN Gift Baskets
Roland Pine Collection
LEN’s own Luxury4all line
This Holiday Season Shop Local!
Be your own superstar this season and knock off your entire list a month early, then kick back and enjoy the weeks ahead stress and guilt free!
For more info about their beautiful things, please visit LEN’s website.
Colour Creative Early Bird Special
Colour Creative has an Early Bird special on right now. Registration for any 2014 Art Passport or Winter/Spring after school course that is completed before December 1st receives a free one hour private class. Here is the link to the website and Facebook page for details.
Let’s Talk Child Care Campaign
On November 4th, The City of Toronto launched its Let’s Talk Child Care campaign. The goal of the Summit is to hear directly from Toronto parents regarding their experiences with child care. Parents and guardians are invited to participate in discussions at several locations throughout the city. There will also be opportunities for residents to gain a better understanding of Toronto’s child care system as well as to obtain more information about City programs for families.Register here for one of the four Summits happening around the City. For more information about the campaign read here.
Community Consultation on the 2014 Budget
From Councillor Janet Davis:
The Operating and Capital Budgets recommended by City staff will be released on November 25th. Please join me on Wednesday, November 27, at 7:00pm, in the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse for a Ward 31 Budget Open House where we will learn more about these budgets and what they will mean for the our area and services you rely on. The budgets will be presented and then City staff will answer questions. I hope you can join me for this important and informative evening.
As always, please contact my office with any questions or concerns about the City Budgets or any other municipal matter. Email: Councillor_Davis@Toronto.ca
Does Halloween ever get old? Dogs, kids and a pumpkin walk for everyone – our neighbourhood has it all. Here is the info in no particular order:
DECA’S 4th Annual PUMPKIN PARADE in East Lynn Park
November 1, 2013, 6:30-9:00pm
The poster is forthcoming, but mark your calendars that the Pumpkin Parade is ON! We are so grateful that Councillor McMahon is sponsoring the event this year. With the new, wider path in the park, it is sure to be the best-ever most magical night in the park!
Howl-O-Ween Festival
October 27, 2013 1:00-3:00pm
Merrill Park Dog Association
Halloween Face Paint Party with Happy Faces
October 31, 2013 2:30-5:30pm (updated time)
2071 Danforth Avenue (Artisans at Work)
Missing your Thursday market face paint this Halloween? You’re in luck — Happy Faces Face Paint will be hosting a Halloween Face Paint Party at Artisans at Work on Halloween.
For only $5 per face, they promise to: “add the finishing touches to your little monster/princess/monsterprincess’s costume with face paint, sparkles and hairdos.”
You can book in advance by emailing your name, phone number and preferred times to thosehappyfaces@gmail.com, or just drop by!
ArtCave Halloween Events
October 25th & October 31st
155 Lamb Ave, just south of Danforth Avenue
Come and visit ArtCave, a new, local art studio business!
For more info: www.art-cave.ca
Looking for something to do this Friday that you can walk to? How does an art exhibit, ceviche bar and live music sound?
And if on Monday morning you aren’t feeling well (and it’s not just a case of work-itis), a new medical clinic has opened up in Danforth Neighbourhood Pharmacy to meet all of your needs. Read on for more details.
Artisans at Work – First Friday and Other News
Have you been to Artisans at Work yet? Have you signed up for their monthly newsletter? Be sure to email Tara to stay on top of all of their news and events. In the meantime, here is what’s on for this Friday, October 4 and for the next little while – thanks to Tara for sending it in.
First Friday is October 4th! – The UK Show
Celebrate our October group art exhibition – We asked artists to submit works with an England, N Ireland, Scotland, Wales & Isle o’ Man theme. And what do the UK islanders eat? Fish, of course!
Try out Ceviche Bar’s answer to our call for fish & chips…
Deliciously crafted Fish Ceviche with Quinoa & Kale Asian Pesto
Only $2/ spoon
Also featuring some fabulous Live music by The Sidewalkers 7:30-9:00 pm!
Will they play some Irish ballads, ore some Scottish bagpipes? Perhaps the Beatles?
From October 24th on, two 90 sq ft rooms dedicated to childrens toys and fun.
Folks are welcome to use this unattended space for the kids as they are shopping (free), or even for casual drop-in play time, at $5/child during regular business hours, for an unlimited period of time…
Our friend Rodrigo Esponda who did a superb job hosting Mexico Night on Sept 24 will host this event with his amazing wife Ana Fremont!
They will help anyone who is interested to build our very own community window altar, to remember our late loved ones & pets! The way I understand it, its a fun, happy occasion, where we bring ancestors things they loved in their life, even letter to them. I am very much looking forward to this!
The date is set for November 2nd. Take a workshop by one of our artists to build an heirloom memorial piece of art in mid Oct, or just bring your items for the altar Nov 1-2. I will post more info on the Events page, so keep checking in!
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in November & December
Applications accepted always!
Artists will all be selling a tree decoration of their own creation.
Christmas Jewellery orders:
Now is the time to get those custom requests in!
We make engagement rings, family themed jewellery of all kinds, including
fingerprint pendants & rings, name tags & more…
Bring in a picture if you have anything in mind.
And last, but certainly not least, some news from Mrs. Darling’s Imaginarium:
Oct 24th- Mrs. Darling is hosting a special private workshop for some of her favorite clients. To learn about future Mrs. Darling’s events, and to get on the invite list, please visit mrsdarlings.ca
Thank you,
Tara
Danforth Neighbourhood Medical Clinic @ Danforth Neighbourhood Pharmacy Care
2416 Danforth Avenue (at Westlake, between Woodbine and Main)
Staffed by both male and female physicians, the new clinic promises the best evidence-based, patient-centred care in town. As cold and flu season approaches, you might want to bookmark this info:
Regular shop hours are: Mondays (by appt), Tues, Wed and Thurs 11am – 8pm, Friday 11am-9pm, Saturdays 10am-8pm, and Sundays 10am – 6pm.
