Dec. 1–Jan. 6: Christmas in the Valley at Todmorden Mills
You can experience two different eras of Christmas — the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s — at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd., until Jan. 6.
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The Riverdale-East York online edition of Streeter includes all of the old Borough of East York east of the Don Valley, as well as Riverdale which straddles Danforth Avenue south of East York and stretches as far south as Lakeshore Drive. In addition to the neighbourhoods of Old East York and Riverdale, it includes Greektown, Playter Estates, Broadview North, Greenwood-Coxwell, Danforth Village, Woodbine Heights, O’Connor-Parkview, South Riverdale and Crescent Town.
Arts and crafts show draws 1,000 at Eastminster
The ninth annual Arts and Crafts Sale at Eastminster United Church raised more than $12,00 for local community programs on Nov. 17, organizers said.
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Back when Danforth was a frontier town
Back in 1908 the west end of what was to become the Danforth Avenue strip known as Greektown resembled nothing more than an isolated frontier town.
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Nov. 26: Open house for Danforth streetscape plan
The Danforth Mosaic BIA is holding an open house on Nov. 26 to get local feedback on its proposed Streetscape Master Plan.
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Nov. 24: Holly Berry Fair at St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s Anglican Church presents it annual Holly Berry Fair on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including crafts, raffle, tea room, treasures and more.
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Nov. 22: Seniors improve balance and coordination
Eric Daw, an older adult specialist and personal trainer, shows “How Seniors Can Improve Their Balance and Coordination” at S.Walter Stewart Library.
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Nov. 20: Making financial lemonade at S. Walter Stewart
Teacher and financial coach Liz Schieck shows how to get your money under control at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave.
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Nov. 17: Faculty concert from Upper Beaches Music School
The first faculty concert of the year is presented by Upper Beaches Music School, 276 Main St. on Nov. 17 from 3 to 4 p.m.
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Nov. 17: Christmas Market at Woodbine Heights
A community Christmas Market will be held at the Woodbine Heights Baptist Church at 1171 Woodbine Ave. on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Nov. 17: Arts and crafts sale at Eastminster
The Toronto East Rotary Club hosts its ninth 9th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., on Nov. 17.
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Nov. 10: Create your own adventure at S. Walter Stewart
Jeff Szpirglas, author of Canadian Survival, will be talking about how to create an action-packed, choose-your-own adventure at S. Walter Stewart Library.
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Nov. 9–Dec. 21: Chair exercise for seniors in Riverdale
A free community chair exercise program for seniors, age 65 and older, is offered at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. starting Nov. 9.
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Nov. 6: ‘Dear Sadie’—love letters of First World War
Jay Young, PhD, presents the Archives of Ontario’s “Dear Sadie” exhibit, based on letters between a Canadian soldier fighting overseas and his sweetheart.
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Fletcher crushes former ally and opponent in Toronto-Danforth
It was an “historical election,” Toronto-Danforth’s re-elected councillor Paula Fletcher told about 120 cheering supporters at the Fox and Fiddle.
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Nov. 2: Pub night for literacy in east end
The third annual Literacy Pub Night raises funds for East York Learning Experience’s adult literacy programs on Nov. 2 at the Eton House Tavern.
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