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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Neighbourhood: Riverdale
Riverdale is a large, dynamic neighbourhood in eastern Toronto. It straddles Danforth Avenue, east of the Don River, west of Leslieville and stretches south to Lakeshore Boulevard. The area actually encompasses several smaller neighbourhoods including: Greektown; Chinatown East, at Gerrard and Broadview; the Studio Disctrict, home to several important film and television studios and Riverside, formerly known as Queen Broadview Village.
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. 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. 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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Founding of 30-year-old art show recalled
Marking its 30th year this past weekend, the Riverdale Art Show and Sale exhibited more than 200 pieces from 24 artists, all from the Greater Toronto Area.
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Oct. 27: Learn and enjoy contra dancing
Toronto Contra Dance invites new and experienced dancers to join them every second Saturday for contra dancing at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave.
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Heads up, pedestrians! Taking that call not worth your life
Every day pedestrians are seen with their heads in their cellphones strolling down the sidewalk or crossing the street without paying attention.
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Oct. 12–13: Riverdale art show on Danforth
This year’s Riverdale Art Show and Sale is on at St. Barnabas-on-the-Danforth, 361 Danforth Ave. on Oct. 12 and 13.
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Anti-hate rally drowns out anti-immigrant vigil on Danforth
Seven weeks after the tragic mass shooting at Toronto’s Greektown, a clash of “love versus hate” took place Sept. 9 at the site of the horrific event.
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When do we get upgrade to Bloor-Danforth subway line?
The Bloor-Danforth subway line s being sorely neglected by the city while the Yonge-University-Spadina line gets all the improvements, rider says.
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Victim identified, alleged Danforth shooter arrested
Police have identified the victim and the alleged shooter in this morning’s homicide on Danforth Avenue.
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Another shooting marks one-month anniversary of Danforth tragedy
One month after the July 22 tragedy, parts of the street were again cordoned off by police following another fatal Danforth shooting early Wednesday.
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