Melissa & Doug toy recall!

From Globe & Mail: On Friday, Health Canada announced a recall of more than 26,000 Melissa & Doug wooden Slice and Bake Cookie Sets, Shape Sorting Cubes and Pound-a-Peg toys after testing found excessive barium in the surface paint. Retailers such as Indigo Books & Music Inc. have pulled the products from store shelves, and consumers are advised to return items for a refund or exchange. The toys were made in China.

Exposure to barium can cause nausea and vomiting, as well as more serious health problems, including high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm. Full story HERE

Are you affected by the Crib Recall?

U.S. and Canadian government safety regulators are recalling more than 2.1 million drop-side cribs made by B.C.-based Stork Craft Manufacturing

It's the the biggest crib recall in U.S. history. The joint recall by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada involves 1.2 million cribs in the United States and more than 968,800 in Canada made between January 1993 and October 2009. Nearly 150,000 of the recalled cribs carry the Fisher-Price logo and were made between October 1997 and December 2004.

Click HERE & HERE for more

Public meeting regarding By-law Study for: High Park Avenue Day Nurseries

Meeting Date: December 7, 2009

Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: Annette Recreation Centre Gym

333 Annette Street

Day Nursery Interim Control Study Area

On May 27, 2009, City Council enacted an Interim Control By-law (By-law 616-2009), affecting Day Nursery uses on lands bounded by Glenlake Avenue to the south, Dundas Street West to the north, the rear lot lines of properties fronting the west side of High Park Avenue to the west, and the rear lot lines of properties fronting the east side of High Park Avenue to the east.

Purpose and Study

The purpose of the Interim Control By-law is to prohibit Day Nursery uses from establishing on these properties for an initial period of one year, in order to conduct a study to evaluate appropriate standards and regulations for this use in house form buildings within the study area.

Purpose of the Meeting

The meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to have input on this study, express opinions and ask questions. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can still make your views known by sending a fax(416) 394-6063 or by writing to Gregg Lintern, Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, City Planning Division, 2 Civic Centre Crt Floor 3 Toronto On, M9C 5A3.

If you would like further information about the proposal, please contact Philip Carvalino, Senior Planner, at 416-394-8233.

You may also contact Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 13, at (416) 392-4072

Click HERE for more

Junction's own newly published author!!! Congrats Cathy Thorne!

Book Launch and Signing of Cathy's New Book:
Saturday, December 5th, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Message from Cathy Thorne:

Please join me to celebrate the launch of my first book!

I’ll be signing copies at Toronto’s finest bead boutique and flameworking studio, La Perlerie (www.laperlerie.ca), where there will be opportunity for you can consult with jewelry designer and owner Susan Nagy, as well as Karen Lamont from Citrus Silver (www.citrussilver.com), who’ll be hand stamping stunning silver pendants on site.

I’ll be bringing limited edition refrigerator magnets too, and a few greeting cards at super low prices.

Hope to see you there!

What: Book Launch and Signing
When: Saturday December 5, 2009
Where: La Perlerie, 401 Jane St. (just north of Annette St.)
Time: 9am - 6pm
Bonus: Free psychic reading with $20 purchase.

Community Safety Meeting tomorrow - Monday, Nov.,23, 7-9 pm

Location- Annette Recreation Centre- 333 Annette St

The meeting is hosted by Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 13 in regards to gun shots recently fired in our area. Staff from the Toronto Police Service will be in attendance to answer your questions.

Dundas/Keele Early Years Centre DECEMBER Calendar

To see the DECEMBER calendar, click HERE

To be on the e-mail list and receive this calendar via e-mail when it is released please contact Joanie at the centre. All programs with a (√) require registration. All registrations are done over the phone. 416-762-3700 Please don’t leave a voicemail.

2918 Dundas St. W.,

M6P 1Y8

Black and White Show Fundraiser for Donald Dawson Project: TOMORROW-Saturday, November 21

Image & Story: The Art Junction Blog

La Compania de Danza Aeria de la Ciudad de Mexico

Fundraiser for Donald Dawson Project
Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 9pm
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2968%2BDundas%2BStreet%2BWest,%2BToronto%2BON&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=40.907291,79.013672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=2968+Dundas+St+W,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario&z=16

Ismailova Theatre of Dance, Esie Mensah, A.I.M Dance Company, Travis Knights and others
raise funds for art schools in remote areas of Mexico and Central America.
Donation: $10
danza.aerea@yahoo.com.mx

MORE INFO: http://artjunction.blogspot.com/

Free Yoga Classes all weekend at Green Lavender grand opening!

http://www.greenlavender.ca/

2842 Dundas St W (east of Keele)
416-792-2447
info@greenlavender.ca

Saturday, Nov., 21st
9:30 am- Hatha
11:00 am- Vinyasa Flow
1:00 pm- Beginner Yoga

Sunday, Nov 22nd
9:30 am- Vinyasa Flow
11:00 am- Hatha
1:00 pm- Beginner Yoga

Message from Wise Daughters Craft Market

WANTED: Handmade hats, mittens and scarves for women living at the Redwood Shelter.

Please read related article from InsideToronto

Drop by to make something during Sit ‘n’ Stitch Thurs evenings, OR buy something at the shop to donate, OR drop by your donation by Dec 15.

Thanks for your support!

Thanks as always,

Mary

Wise Daughters Craft Market

Local handicrafts and do-it-yourself workshops

3079B Dundas St. West, Toronto, M6P 1Z9

416-761-1555

http://www.wisedaughters.com

Project Warmth Initiative

Message from Alison:

Hi Everyone,

We're just days away now from our final drop off date of Saturday November 21st. I'm sure many of you are scrambling to get your donations together…nudge, nudge

Thanks to everyone who has managed to deliver your items already. My deck is ready and open for drop offs anytime 673 Willard avenue M6S 3S6 at the rear.

I've checked in with the church and we're good to go, the June Callwood Centre is anticipating our delivery and we have a couple of new recipients this year. One is the Stop Community Food Centre Healthy Beginnings program and the other is Christmas stockings for the homeless a small group who prepare and distribute stockings on Christmas Eve to the many homeless youth.

In light of that there are a few additional items we are looking for: Hats, mitts, scarves, socks, rain gear, hand warmers, and hygiene products for adults.

And always we seem to be strapped for Products for mums!

Here are some suggestions: personal hygiene items like shampoo, bubble bath, bath salts, nail polish the same little something special that you might like.

We’ve tried MAC, OPI with no luck. I’m open to suggestions if anyone knows a sales rep for L’oreal, as an example or any other product that might be suitable.

Thanks again to all of you for your many small trys that have lead to folks finding, supporting and joining with us and trying to make it happen again for another year!

Warm hugs,

Alison

alison@projectwarmth.ca

Swim lessons at Keele Street Public School for all skill levels!

Keele Street Public School
99 Mountview (by Keele St)

10 week 1 hour sessions for $150

Click HERE for more info

A rare workshop for tweens next Sat., Nov 21'st at Wise Daughter's Craft Market

Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Stupid Sock Creatures for Ages 10+

with Anna Redish, $60

Take sock monkeys to the next level with these cute and wacky creatures, full of personality. Learn sewing skills that will enable you to hand sew anything you want, forever.
Ages 10+ (perfect for tweens & teens)

Wise Daughters Craft Market

Local handicrafts and do-it-yourself workshops

3079B Dundas St. West, Toronto, M6P 1Z9

416-761-1555

www.wisedaughters.com

19th Annual Etobicoke Lakeshore Christmas Parade ~ Saturday, December 5th!

If you are planning to miss the Downtown Santa parade because of crazy crowds, you have to come to this one!

Join us on Lakeshore blvd W to watch the annual Lakeshore Santa Claus parade, bring a light fold-up chair and dress very warm, we'll sit right across from the Tatsu's Organic Bakery/Cafe (we do this every year) 3180 Lakeshore Ave W by Kipling, they have great coffee and snacks, also a washroom with a changing table and comfy leather chairs if you feel like running in for more coffee/hot chocolate/snacks or to breastfeed, this is a very family-friendly cafe, I really wish they'd move to the Junction :)

Must see! The 2nd Annual Canadian Holiday Train in the Junction! Tuesday, Dec. 1st 6:30-7pm

For all the info, please visit JUNCTIONEER!

87 Ethel Ave (by RONA) lot's of free parking, dress warm!

Check out last year's photos HERE

Lucy McCormick school annual craft sale and silent auction- Sat., Nov 21st, 10am-2:30pm

image- knit-one-one

This year's annual Bazaar at Lucy is extra special. Along with our usual handmade gifts, jewelry and cards, we will be hosting tables for talented, local artisans to sell their ware. There will be everything from houseplants to clothing, toys to housewares. You name it, it's there! Great gift ideas for the holidays. Not to mention an incredible bake sale and silent auction.

The monies raised are used to support programs for students with intellectual and physical disabilities. This year, our fundraising efforts will go toward supporting field trips and much needed specialized equipment for our kids.

Saturday November 21, 2009
10:00 am -2:30 pm
$2 entrance fee. MAP

Come out, have some fun and find all the perfect gifts you need in one afternoon!

Create home-made Holiday Ornaments! Sat, Nov 28, 1:00 - 4:00

Monday, November 30th, 7-9pm

Wise Daughters Craft Market
3079B Dundas St. W.

www.wisedaughters.com

Homemade Holiday Ornaments
Sat, Nov 28, 1:00 - 4:00
Workshop Leader: Anna Redish
Make a tree and a star out of wire, a classic clove orange and a holiday-themed hand towel.
$65 includes all materials.

November Pre-Holiday Excitement at Rebas Cafe! Sat & Sun. Nov. 28-29 from 2:00-4:00pm

Children of all ages, Come meet Santa and bring your camera!

Saturday & Sunday, Nov 28- 29th, 2-4 pm

Create a unique Holiday Greeting Card
Join the fun, enjoy seasonal treats

Rebas Cafe & Gallery
3289 Dundas St W. 416.626.7372
Tues-Fri 8:30-6:00 Sat-Sun 9:00-5:00
Open for Special Events & by Appointment

Earthstones Ceramics - Holiday Photo & Craft Fun

Saturday November 7th, 11am-6pm
Monday November 9th, 9:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, November 10th, 9:30 am- 12:00pm

Earthstones Ceramics
3082 Dundas St. W.
416-769-6318
http://www.earthstonesceramics.webs.com/
For only $8, receive a professional 5x7 glossy photo taken by local professional photographer Nami Yates, as well as a complimentary ceramic ornament for the kids to paint and holiday treats for all! Spots are going fast! Register today by calling Raisa at 416-769-6318 or by e-mail at earthstonesceramics@sympatico.ca.

Story Time & Face Painting November 4th @ Gingerbread House Cafe ~ 8am to 5pm

November 4th is bring a Grade 9 student to work day. Because some parents are stay at home or they work either dangerous or boring jobs, the Gingerbread House Family Cafe Inc. will host a group of students from Parkdale Collegiate. We will have stories and face painting!To celebrate we will be serving our all you can eat brunch for $10 and, as usual, children under 5 eat free. This will be an all day event. Drop in and support our students!

Gingerbread House Family Cafe

2790 Dundas Street West

416-551-9928

http://www.gingerbreadcafe.ca