Make the move to the new DECA diaries

Hi there,

If you haven't moved yourself over to the new deca diaries blog, please do so. I won't be posting here anymore.

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There's three new posts that you won't want to miss!

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Yes - Please Activate!

Hi there,

I hope I haven't confused you all too much. Bear with me while I try to get this blog moved over and (hopefully) make my life a bit simpler and easier. Some of you know that I'm expecting my second child this July and I'm trying to consolidate some things before that happens.

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Speaking of such things, I was out today and saw two things of note:

1. There are beautiful flower baskets in the planters all along the Danforth - thanks very much to the Danforth Mosaic BIA. This is something that a lot of people have asked for and there it is. It looks fabulous.

2. There are signs in a window on Coxwell, steps north of the Danforth, advertising a bamboo products shop that is set to open there. I tried to remember the name and the website, but did I mention I'm pregnant and can barely remember where I live? Anyway, it looks like it will be selling bamboo clothing and other items like bags.

And finally - the opening night of the farmers' market was last night and it was such a beautiful night. There are some new farmers there this year - a maple syrup maker and a farmer selling bison meat. There was lots and lots of nice produce already so make it your weekly stop. And check out the website so you don't miss a single moment of the action.

DECA Diaries is Moving

Hi there,

I'm moving the Diaries to a different site (to wordpress from blogger). I've already moved you over - you just have to confirm when you get an e-mail asking you to subscribe.

Thanks!

Natasha

Ooops...

At the Oscars the stars who rattle off a list of thank-yous do it at their peril. They know they're bound to miss a few...as was the case with the Earl Beatty Fun Fair.

Councillor Janet Davis

Ozery's Pita Break

No Frills @ Gerrard & Coxwell

Shoppers Drug Mart @ Danforth & Coxwell

Price Chopper @ Gerrard & Victoria Park

Price Chopper @ Lakeshore & Leslie

Lassonde Beverages

Agropur (Divison of Natrel)

Peek Freans Bakery

Weston Bakery

M & M Meat Shops @ Shoppers World

Garden Mum

Prince of Wales

A word of thanks from Earl Beatty

This is a rather long list, but I'm sharing anyway because it's kind of amazing, especially in these difficult economic times, how many companies can still find it in their pocketbooks to help out a local school. Being part of DECA I've met a lot of people who volunteer a lot of hours, be it to DECA or to their local school or community centre. I find myself frequently in awe of what other folks around me are doing to improve our little part of the world. And so, I pass along these words of thanks...

The Earl Beatty Fun Fair Committee would like to thank our following generous sponsors. We couldn’t have done it without you!

98.1 CHFI

Ages and Stages

Aji Sai Japanese Restaurant

Aki Da

Amethyst Spa and Salon

Annick Press

Astral Media

Babes

Back in Motion

Barber's Lounge

Beach Fairway Golf Range

Beach Kidz Kutz

Beach Metro Community News

Beadworks

Benjamin Moore Paints—Cooks Wallpaper & Paint

Bill’s Garden Centre

Bird Kingdom: A Tropical Adventure

Blockbuster Video

Bonifanti Jewellery

BookCity

Centreville Amusement Park

City Flowers

City of Toronto: Culture, Museums & Heritage

Classic Fireplace and Gourmet Grills

Comics and More

Coxwell Dental Health

CPB Hairdressers

Danforth Auto Centre

DECA

Dentonia Golf Course

Deserres

Doo's for Dogs

Dragon Martial Arts Centre

East Side Marios

East York Dance Kids Canada

Ella Minnow Book Store

Fantasy Fair

Foamite

Fossil Watches

Funnelz

Gerrard Pizza & Spaghetti House

Glitter Pie

Greek Grill

Hair Sensations & Skincare

Harbourfront Centre for the Performing Arts

Healing on the Danforth

Healthtime Living Specialities

Henna Planet

Ideascape Consulting

Impressions—The Dental Hygiene Spa

Intuitive Touch

IQ Living

Jawny Bakers

Jillinda Greene

Kidworks Inc.

Lapin Calin

Len Duckworth’s Fish and Chips

Liberty Tax Service

Lorraine Kisma Theatre for Young People

M & M Meat Shops

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

Maria Minna

Mastermind

Meat on the Beach

Medieval Times

Medland Sales

Melanie's Bistro

Metro Food Store

Metro Nails & Spa

Michael Prue

Moss

Mourguet Jewellers

National Ballet

Natural Florist

No Frills

O'Connor Bowl

Ontario Place

Ontario Science Centre

Pampered Chef

Pegasus Dance Studio

Percy Waters Florist

Pin Point Auto Centre

Price Chopper

Random House of Canada Limited

Red Rocket Coffee

Relish Bar and Grill

Ripley Entertainment Inc

Rogers Media (Today’s Parent)

Rogers Wireless

Royal Beef

Royalty Dry Cleaners

Running Room

Salon Elias

Scholastic Canada Ltd

Sherri Henderson

Snap Beaches

S.P.A.C.E. Dance Studio

Speedy Auto Service

Splash Canyon Water Park & Resort

SupperWorks Leaside

Starbucks Coffee Company

Swiss Chalet

TD Bank

Ten Feet Tall

The Belgian Chocolate Shop

The Body Shop

The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre

The Old Spaghetti Factory

The Wool Mill

The Workshop Gallery

Threads Lifestyle

Three's Company

Tin Roof

Tony's Florist

Toronto Dance Theatre

Toronto Honda

Toronto Sun

Totto Spa and Salon

Treasure Island Toys

Turning Pointe Academy of Dance

Wag on the Danforth

World Salon

Zane Patisserie

ZaZa Contractors

New sensory and butterfly garden at Earl Haig

From the school....

On May 28th, 2009, children at Earl Haig Junior P.S. and Earl Haig Community Day

Care Centre will celebrate the opening and unveiling of their new garden and green

space—a hands-on sensory garden and butterfly garden play space for kindergarten and

preschool children at the school.

This playground transformation is part of a TDSB-wide initiative to “green” local

schools in the city. With the guidance and funding from Evergreen

(www.evergreen.ca), the dedication of parents, school, daycare staff, Toronto Master

Gardners group and the TDSB, this project is finally seeing the fruits of it's labour.

Dedication from the community will continue as maintenance of the garden will be

shared between the children in the kindergarten and day care and interested community

volunteers.

As a certified Gold Eco-School, Earl Haig has been working hard to make the school

environment as green as it can be—inside and now out. As principal Lisa Moser says,

“We are already very proud of our school-wide composting and recycling program and

the many other “green” initiatives we have adopted. The new kindergarten garden helps

us demonstrate our commitment to the environment in a fun and beautiful way.”

Kindergarten parent and garden coordinator Clem Brollo believes strongly that play

spaces should also engage children to learn and explore the natural environment. In

addition to a sensory garden where children will be able to explore a variety of plants

through smell, touch, and sight, the garden has also been designed to attract adult

butterflies. “Butterflies are beautiful and fascinating, so we planned the fence art to

highlight the life-cycle of the butterfly. The fence art also creates the added benefit of

masking the view of the adjacent parking lot and dumpster.”

Earl Haig Public School

The unveiling of the new garden including newly installed fence art will run from

approximately 3:00-4:00pm on May 28th, 2009 at the east end of the school yard. Earl

Haig is located at 15 Earl Haig Avenue, south of the Danforth and on the east side of

Coxwell Avenue. Local community members and media are invited to attend the event

and sample a little Earl Haig green energy.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Ms. Lisa Moser – Principal

phone: 416.393.1640

email: Lisa.Moser@tdsb.on.ca

Earl Haig Public School

15 Earl Haig Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4C 1E2 Tel: (416) 393-1640 Fax: (416) 393-1643

G Spot Bistro

This note from one of our DECA members... G Spot Bistro is applying for an indoor/outdoor liquour license. Neighbours have concerns about another bar opening up - already we have experienced regular fights, yelling and partying from people parking on Cedarvale and other residential streets at 1 - 2 am on weekends. Deadline to comment on their application is June 2, 2009. If you share concerns, please send a note (template below) to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission. Also, please contact Councillor Sandra Bussin (councillor_bussin@toronto.ca or 416-392-1376) to raise concern about lack of parking. At least we should be pushing for a public meeting. PS - Take a look at the notice on their window - they have already violated the process by not posting it in a fully visible spot (at least as of now)! ********* TEMPLATE FOR SUBMISSION Name and Address of Establishment: G Spot Bistro, 2185 Danforth Ave, Toronto Your Name and Address: Your Phone number: Basic for objection (be specific): Willingness to attend meeting or hearing: Mail to: Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 90 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 200 Toronto, Ontario M2N 0A4 Phone (416) 326-8700 Fax: (416) 326-8711 Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2009