Riverdale-East York Archives

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.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Jan. 18: Family fun day at Todmorden

January 16, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Pottery Road, Todmorden Mills

The whole family can drop in at Todmorden Mills on Jan. 18 to enjoy a guided tour, explore the Wildflower Preserve, and create a Lunar New Year craft.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Jan. 26: Drums speak at Riverdale Library

January 12, 2019December 25, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Broadview Avenue, Drums, Riverdale Library

Songs and djembe drum rhythms will be performed at the Drums Speak event at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave., on Jan. 26 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Jan. 12: Tribute band Strictly Sabbath at Linsmore Tavern

December 29, 2018December 20, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Danforth Avenue, Linsmore Tavern

The tribute band Strictly Sabbath will play at the Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave., on Jan. 12 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Jan. 10: Salary negotiation strategies for women

December 27, 2018December 20, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Broadview Avenue, Riverdale Library

A seminar on salary negotiation strategies for women will take place on Jan. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave.ve.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Jan. 9: French immersion info night by Catholic school board

December 26, 2018December 25, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment St. Brigid Catholic School, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Woodmount Avenue

A French immersion information night will be put on by the Toronto Catholic District School Board on Jan. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party for kids at library

December 17, 2018December 4, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Memorial Park Avenue, New Year, S. Walter Stewart Library

Kids can welcome 2019 with fun crafts, dancing, and a special countdown to the New Year at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Dec. 1–Jan. 6: Christmas in the Valley at Todmorden Mills

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Streeter staff Christmas, Pottery Road, 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.

ARTS & LIFE

Arts and crafts show draws 1,000 at Eastminster

November 19, 2018December 5, 2018 Streeter staff arts and crafts, Danforth Avenue, Eastminster United Church

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.

THEN & NOW

Back when Danforth was a frontier town

November 17, 2018December 8, 2018 Streeter staff Broadview Avenue, Danforth Avenue

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.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 26: Open house for Danforth streetscape plan

November 12, 2018November 17, 2018 Streeter staff Danforth Avenue, Danforth Mosaic BIA

The Danforth Mosaic BIA is holding an open house on Nov. 26 to get local feedback on its proposed Streetscape Master Plan.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 24: Holly Berry Fair at St. Luke’s

November 10, 2018November 12, 2018 Streeter staff Coxwell Avenue, Holly Berry Fair, St. Luke's Anglican Church

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.