For the first time in history – the residents and business owners in Leslieville are organzing a neighbourhood wide event called the Leslieville Stomp!
Leslieville Stomp
In previous years, residents on different streets would hold yard sales on the last Saturday in May. Well, this year, a few inspired indivifuals – Maia Caron and Nolin LeChasseur - decided to try and get more streets invovled and invite the local businesses along Queen St East in Toronto to participate.
So far, the following streets are participating and I hope more decide to join the fun this Saturday. For up-to-date information on the event, contact the Leslieviller
Participating Streets:
Alton Ave.
Berkshire Ave.
Booth Ave.
Boston Ave.
Brooklyn Ave.
Coady Ave.
Curzon St.
Hastings Ave.
Heward Ave.
Leslie St.
Logan Ave.
Mallon Ave.
Pape Ave.
1017 Queen St. E.
It is expected that there will be a ton of people in Leslieville this weekend and so many of the businesses are participating as well and offer special discounts for the day.
Participating Businesses (special offers on Saturday, May 30 only):
Chang’e Studio: complimentary class passes to the first 100 people, draw for a free 1hr massage.
Doll Factory by Damzels: free gift (value $30) with any purchase over $75
Flik & Company: 20 foot trailer sale behind store with items up to 70% off, sidewalk sale, donating to Variety Village
Fuss Hair Studio: 10% coupons for spa services, 10% off products, free cupcakes, draw for a free haircut.
Hogar Home Decor: UP TO 50% OFF on Select Stock in Store
In The Groove: 15% off all vinyl
The Inspired Cook: 13% off everything at the store.
Joy Bistro: Half price Mimosas all day!
Leslieville Cheese Market: free grilled cheese sandwich fingers
Leonidas: Buy one gelato get the second at half price. 25% off boxed chocolates.
Loïc Gourmet: free product samples and tastings.
Max’s Wholesale: all in-store items buy one get 2nd for half off, donating to Variety Village
Meating on Queen: BBQ for hungry Stompers
Nathalie-Roze & Co.: side patio open for ice cream & lemonade, free samples, bubble makers, sidewalk sale
Pentimento Fine Art Gallery: All taxes paid on any art bought during Leslieville Stomp!
Rowe Farms: 20% off BBQ chicken legs!
The Roy: free appetizers at the bar from 2 – 5 pm
Seven Seeds Yoga Studio: Free yoga class at 9:30 am
Soggie Dog Company: Sidewalk Blow Out Clearance Sale, water and treats for dogs.
Table 17: free canapes from 2-4, special after dinner drink for all May 30 dinner reservations. Happy hour all evening on selected bar items.
Tango Palace: Kicking Horse Organic 1lb bags for $12, Homemade Lemonade Stand lemonade for $3.
Te Aro Coffee: free samples, $0.50/bag sold donated to Ralph Thornton Community Centre
Telegramme Prints: select prejoined frames for $5, select Boogie Nights screenprints 50% off
Timmie Doggie Outfitters: 20% off Toys, Accessories and Clothes. 15% off Go Natural, Nature’s Variety & Before Grain foods. 10% off Grooming.
Toast Restaurant: 1/2 price Mojitos (Original, Raspberry and Mango)!
Uppity! Antiques: huge sale
Velvet…Fine Food: open at noon, free billiards
Winkel: sidewalk sale of books, vintage fabrics and more, 25% off all furniture
I became involved when some promotion for the event was needed and thus I became a sponsor of the event along with the Leslieviller!
Come to Queen St E in Leslieville this weekend and have some fun!!
