Cabbagetown Living: Shop Local, Give Local

SHOP LOCAL, GIVE LOCAL

CABBAGETOWN

Thanks to our volunteers for a successful Neighbourhood Tree Lighting and Carolling night, last Friday! Lots of awesome kids brought their parents for a great time decorating the neighbourhood tree, and singing along with Danny Marks from JazzFM.91 and friends.

Have a look at the fantastic work our neighbours and kids did to decorate the tree! The tree stands at the corner of Parliament & Carlton, right beside the TD Parliament St branch.

Thanks everyone who joined in for a fun evening, and a special Thank You to everyone who donated food items!! Our top volunteer, Scott, dropped off the items to our local neighbourhood daily food bank at St Luke's United Church, at Carlton/Sherbourne.

We can't wait to see you all again!

For all your holiday needs, check out our HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING GUIDE, here...

http://cabbagetownbia.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/ultimate-gift-giving-guide/

BIA MEMBERS!

Cabbagetown offers the best variety of fine foods and food shops, one-of-a-kind boutiques, restaurants, and fabulous galleries and design shops... All in one neighbourhood!

Let us showcase each and every one of you. The Cabbagetown BIA is publishing an online catalogue so you can promote your holiday items!

Please email Krissia at cabbagetownblog@gmail.com with a few photos & captions of each special item.

Submit your promotions and events now! The deadline is extended to Monday, December 17th!

Promotions and events for your shop may include:

Samples being offered in-store or online
Gift Certificates
Unique Holiday Items or Services
Catering or Holiday Gift Baskets
Holiday Specials and Seasonal Menues
Extended Holiday Hours
Group Bookings and Advanced Reservations
Discounts, Coupons & Loyalty Programs

Need assistance with ideas? Contact us by the end of this week to arrange a short meeting at your shop.

Email us (cabbagetownbia@gmail.com) or leave a message at 416.921.0857

Thanks!

Nauoda & Krissia

Cabbagetown BIA Coordinators

KENDALL & Co.’s

Give & Get

FREE Gift With Purchase @ KENDALL & Co. Another good reason to shop at KENDALL & Co. Spend $50 or more at our KENDALL & Co's retail boutique and receive a FREE Reusable Tote. Made of durable, water-resistant polywovens. While quantities last.

Just 12 Days Before Christmas

On the Twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

12 one-of-a kind lighting,

11 sofas with piping,

10 votives a-glowing,

9 sweet smelling fragrances,

8 silk drapes a-flowing,

7 accent trays for serving,

6 wine buckets worth celebrating,

5 napkin rings,

4 monogrammed pillows,

3 wonderful vases,

2 turtle ornaments,

And a beautiful rug under the Christmas tree!

Find these holiday gifts + festive décor, greeting cards, gift wrap and more at KENDALL & Co. 227 Carlton Street. http://kendallandco.ca/fyi/retail/holiday/ or Shop Online Now http://kendallandco.ca/fyi/shop/

Absolute Delight

Our new series of lighting are handmade from salvaged vintage curios. One person's trash becomes something to treasure when we get our hands on it. Each lighting fixture is truly one-of-a-kind, like this Spinning Film Reel Table Lamp. Wonders never cease and exclusively at KENDALL & Co.

THE EPICURE SHOP

The Epicure Shop is receiving a new batch of 9 year old cheddar today and it will be featured on special.

Back in time for the holidays are mincemeat tarts from Dufflets, linzer cookies, and cranberry cheesecake tarts too.

The Epicure Shop will be open on Sunday from 9-6 until Christmas

Visit the Epicure Shop online at www.theepicureshop.com, or

pop into the shop at 473 Parliament Street

THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14TH
@NATIVE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTRE OF TORONTO

....IT'S WINTER SOLSTICE!!

The Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto is located in Old Cabbagetown and works tirelessly year round to deliver programs and services to First Nations, Inuit and Metis women and children. December 14th is a particularly special day at the Centre – it is the day that we celebrate the Winter Solstice. Every year, we gather together to honour family and embrace the spirit of giving. This year we are planning a day-long event which will include arts and crafts, gifts, performances and of course, a big feast.

We are a very small, grass-roots level charity that supports over 600 Aboriginal women and their children. Recently, the Native Women’s Resource Centre won the 2012 City of Toronto’s Aboriginal Affairs Award and Toronto Community Foundation’s prestigious 2012 Vital Peoples Grant.

Our Winter Solstice on December 14th will be a magical day. We do not get any funding to host this event but our staff and volunteers are working day in and day out to make sure that our Winter Solstice will be a warm and festive place for Aboriginal women and their children in the GTA.

Spread the word! Getting media coverage on this special day would make it even more special!

Visit the Native Women's Resource Centre in Cabbagetown
191 Gerrard St E
Website: www.nwrct.ca
Call: 416.963.9963
Email: sem.nwrct@gmail.com

THIS SATURDAY: December 15th, 2012 from 2-4PM

Santa will be in Cabbagetown visiting your favourite shops.

>>> SANTA PAWS @PET VALU

Saturday, Dec. 15th, 2012 from 11am to 2pm

Christmas Celebration and Pet Photos, Toronto (240 Carlton St.)

Where 240 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON (map)

Description Join Santa at Pet Valu for their Christmas Celebration from 11am-2pm
There will be pet pictures for $10 per photo
Call the store for more info: (416) 961-0661

Here are a few reminders of sales & events going on in our neighbourhood!

BARRACUDA CHRISTMAS SALES

Visit Barracuda Home & Garden Accessories for the most delectable of home accents. All handcrafted by local Colombian artisans.....

@527 Parliament St. or online at www.barracuda.ca

BLACK CERAMIC PLANTERS AND DISHWARE

50% off

HANDBLOWN MEXICAN GLASSWARE

50% off

CHELSEA 17’’ PLANTERS

175.00 (Regularly 310.00)

In Old Bronze and Espresso

WIN @LABOUROF LOVE

Labour of Love is now at 368 Likes on their Facebook page! Their goal is to get 500. They will draw 10 lucky winners who will receive a $50 gift card from Labour of Love.

So, GO quickly, and "Like" Labour of Love on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/www.thelabouroflove.ca and "Share" this with your friends to get a chance to win $50.