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danforth east art action

Art of the Danforth – May 20 to June 10, 2012 Yes, it is happening right now! From Greenwood to Cedarvale, various free public art exhibits and activities are taking place all along the Danforth.  For more information, check out … Continue reading

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Kids Gear and Clothing Sale

DECA is hosting it’s Kid’s Gear and Clothing Sale this coming Sunday. Many DECA folks will be selling their gently used kids stuff and maternity wear, so you can stock up on anything you’re mising. There will also be refreshments, crafts … Continue reading

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Renew update

Quick update about the DECA and GECO event last week, which featured Australia’s Renew Newcastle founder Marcus Westbury.  I was able to go, along with fellow Danforth Secordian Vito Mola. We heard Marcus talk about the city of Newcastle’s history, … Continue reading

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Renew and revitalize

Not sure if any of you read local writer Catherine Porter’s article in the Toronto Star about empty storefronts.  In essence, Catherine’s wrote about an experiment in the Australian city of Newcastle where empty storefronts were temporarily filled with local … Continue reading

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DECA’s Kid Clothing and Gear Sale

Here is a re-post from DECA – a heads up about their Kid Clothing and Gear Sale.  All left over funds from the event will be going towards revitalizing a park at Main and Stephenson – right in our backyard!  … Continue reading

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Go West

Two things coming up to the West of us that might  be of interest to Danforth Secord folks. FIRST – a skating party!  The Earl Beatty Community Centre family annual skating party is this Sunday (February 12th) 2-4 p.m. at … Continue reading

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Toronto East General gets a boost

Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) has received significant funding from the Province.  Funds will contribute to construction of a new building as well as a (much needed) major renovation of the existing building. Here is an excellent post on DECA’s … Continue reading

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Main Square Bike Clinic – round 2

DECA has set a new date for their Bike Clinic at Main Square (S.E. corner of Main and Danforth).  On July 23rd from 11am to 4pm there will be 10 bike mechanics with stands, tools and some spare parts, etc.  … Continue reading

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Uh oh… bike clinic update

Seems the DECA bike clinic originally scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) at Main Square has been postponed.  DECA is planning on rescheduling and I will let you know as soon as I know something!

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Free-ish Bike Clinic in our ‘hood

DECA is hosting an almost free bike clinic at Main and Danforth.  Bike Tune Up Day, where you can have your bike fixed and learn how to fix your bike as well, is being held on Saturday June 11th from … Continue reading

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