History, Hoots, and new local fitness options

Is there a link between these events/notices?  Yes!  You can walk to all of them. (It may be a far walk, but still, once it stops being minus a million degrees, walking will be appealing again!)

Free Library Event this Wednesday – The Mosquito Program: Historian Keith Hyde

Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30-8:00pm,1675 Danforth Ave (@ Coxwell)

Mosquito Program, Historian Keith Hyde

Hirut Hoot Comedy – Friday, March 28 starting at 9:00pm, only $5, 2050 Danforth Ave @ Woodbine

This is high calibre, high quality stand-up comedy.  People in the know come far and wide to this monthly event (the last Friday of every month), so you have no excuse to miss it.

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The Scoop: New local exercise spaces coming soon

Fly Girl Fitness

Fly Girl Fitness is moving into the space above Relish, on Danforth just east of Woodbine @ Cedarvale.  In fact, it looks like they are offering FREE TRIAL CLASSES this week and next, so don’t delay! Click here for the details, and be sure to like them on Facebook.  Owner Briar Munro posted these pics on Facebook of the outside and inside of the new studio.

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www.flygirlfitness.com

Rebel Therapy Yoga and Pilates

Located at 1083 Woodbine Ave, a few blocks north of Danforth, this new studio is offering free classes the week of April 1.  It looks like they are a pop up shop for now, to test out whether they want to move in full time. (They are not part of DECA’s pop up shop program, but we’ll support them just the same!)

The owner, Karla Jang, posted this pic of herself and her keys on twitter @rebeltherapy:

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www.rebeltherapy.ca

How about some local post-Christmas plans?

Truth be told, I started drafting this post last week before the ice storm.  For some of us (my family included), the impact of the storm continues.  Many of our homes and cars are damaged, some of our homes still have no power, some of us are simply mourning the loss of so many of our magnificent trees.  In any event, if you are in the fortunate category of being through the worst of it, and if you have some time, consider dropping by one of the city’s warming centres that are providing shelter to people without power.  Here is a list of where they are that the CBC provided. Bring some fruit, coffee, crayons (or other kid activities) and/or non-perishable food.

As we are all attempting to carry on as well as we can, here are a few local events over the next couple of days.

Hirut Hoot Presents: The True Meaning of Christmas 

A benefit for the Joanna Downey Fund

(For more info, please visit http://joannadowney.com/

With: Darren Frost, Anna Gustafson, JJ Liberman, Jim McAleese, Winston Spear, Scott McCrickard, Todd Van Allen. Hosted by Carolyn Bennett

Friday, December 27, starting at 9:00pm
$5

Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine
2050 Danforth Avenue
hiruthoot@gmail.com

Boxing Day Indoor Farmers’ Market

If you have not yet been able to check out the indoor farmers’ market at Artisans at Work (2071 Danforth Ave @ Woodbine) that runs every Thursday from 2:00-7:00pm, then this might be your chance!

Tomorrow (December 26) they will have a smaller market running from 1:00-6:00pm.

It should also be noted that Artisans at Work was one of the many businesses on the Danforth that opened their doors to people without power who needed warmth and electricity.  This is why we should support local businesses – because they support us right back.

Events, events, events!

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

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Artisans At Work Christmas Craft 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:

Fridays: 11:00am-9:00pm+, Saturdays: 10:00am-8:00pm, Sundays: 10:00am-6:00pm

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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.

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(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 11 AM and all day Saturday we invite you to join us for some holiday treats, sparkling drinks and get first dibs on the best stuff!

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  

A Belly Full of Laughs and Babes

There’s something for all types of bellies this weekend. First, for the laughing (and possibly beer drinking) belly, Hirut Hoot is having a comedy night this Friday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. with host Kevin MacDonald ($5.00).

Second, something for baby bellies. Silly Goose Kids has a few spots left in their Prenatal Kundalini Yoga. Classes start this Sunday, September 22nd from 9:15-10:30 a.m.

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Friday fun around the corner

Fun things to do on the next few Fridays

We know that you like fun just as much as we do.  So, here are some local ideas to change up your next two Fridays.

Open Minds Makin’ a Racket at the Rocket

Today! Friday, June 21, 2013 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Racket poster June 21And next Friday, start your long weekend off with some good old fashioned belly laughs…

Hirut Hoot Comedy Presents: Canada Daze

Hirut Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave (@ Woodbine)
Friday, June 28, 2013
9:00 p.m., $5

All are welcome for a comedy kick-off to the Canada Day weekend! Comedy, music and videos.

Featuring an all-star lineup:

  • Rhiannon Archer
  • James Browne
  • Judy Croon
  • Rose Giles
  • Cleve Jones
  • Martha O’Neil
  • Host: Winston Spear

 

And for something completely different, just over the Main Street bridge you will find an official Pride event next Friday at Ted Reeve Arena.  These three words will change your life, or at least your Friday: Lesbian Roller Derby.

The 5th Annual Clam Slam

According to the Pride Toronto website, “this is one sporting event you won’t want to miss this year!”

Friday, June 28, 2013
Ted Reeve Arena, 175 Main Street

Game 1 @ 6:30 p.m., Game 2 @ 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12 in advance or $18 at door
Kids 9 years old and under are free with an adult ticket purchase

Tickets available online at www.torontorollerderby.com or in person at Cardinal Skate Co., Rotate This, Sonic Boom, Soundscapes, Purple Pearl, and True North Climbing.

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Check out www.torontorollerderby.com for info

Whats on this weekend!

Thanks to Sarah K. for this post about things to do this weekend!

Friday – Hirut Hoot

Local comedy night Hirut Hoot at Hirut restaurant (2050 Danforth) is back again this Friday night, September 28, and we’re really excited because this is becoming a successful monthly event supporting a local restaurant and local (or not so local) comedians.

Get ready for some gut-wrenching laughs with our favourite comedian Scott McCrickard hosting the night. The laughs start at 9 p.m. (unless Kevin Macdonald breaks the sound system again….KEVIN!!!) An added bonus is that the domestic beer is dirt cheap and the delicious, tangy and savoury Hirut appetizer platter, which is only $12, is enough food to feed you, your date and your date’s best friend and their date…and so on….

Saturday – Breastfeeding Challenge

This Saturday, September 29, 2012, the Toronto Breastfeeding Network is taking part in an international movement to set a record of having the most children breastfeeding at one time in one place. This is no small potatoes competition – started by a B.C. foundation in 2001, the 2011 event had 4,466 children in 16 countries taking part in a simultaneous ‘feed’. If you’re lactating and want to be part of this magical moment in history, head on over to the East York Civic Centre on Coxwell and register at 9:30 a.m. You can find more information here!

Saturday – Music in the Park is back!

We are super excited to report that this Saturday from 12 noon – 8:00 p.m., the sound of music will once again be heard at Robertson Parkette, the little parkette on the south-west corner of Coxwell and Danforth. The Danforth Mosaic Business Improvement Association (BIA) is hosting a music fest come rain or shine.

The event is hosted by Enza Ruscillo who you might know from Sidewalk Café, and will feature a whole range of musical acts throughout the festivities.  So bring your own blanket and get ready to boogie. A kiddie corner with face painting and popcorn will have your little ones amused.

A late-breaking note from the organizers:

The Mosaic Snack Stop will donate all of the funds raised to Raymond’s Wheel Chair Fund, which will replace an electric wheelchair that was recently stolen in a most terrible crime.
And while we’re on the topic of things to do this weekend, how about lending a hand with DECA’s first Pop-Up Shop?  Please see the invitation below from Anita, our Board’s Chair. 
How often do you walk down our stretch of the Danforth and wish all those empty boarded up shops were filled with great local businesses?  If you’re like me, probably a couple times a week.  Or, you don’t think about it all – you just get in your car and shop elsewhere. DECA’s Business Revitalization Team wants to fill those empty stores with pop-up shops that will help make our neighbourhood more walkable, and more vibrant.

Now is your chance to be part of a making a real change in your neighbourhood. Our first project will take place during the month of October at 1948 Danforth (across from East Lynn Park).  We are busy hatching a plan and sifting through the over 50(!) project proposals we received.  In the meantime, we need to prep the space.
Here’s where you come in!  We need your help to clean and paint this space.  We’ll be meeting there this Saturday morning at 10:30am. Come for the day or join us for whatever part you can.  Meet some neighbours, roll up your sleeves, and help to make our community a better place!
If you have any questions, comments, or you want to let me know that you’ll be there on Saturday, email me here.  Or just drop by on Saturday and surprise us – it’ll be fun, I promise!
 
-Anita