Around Town
Saturday, April 19
ANNUAL CANADA LIFE CN Tower Climb for World Wildlife Canada, CN Tower, 301 Front St., W., 6 to 10 a.m. Visit wwf.ca/cntower or call 416-484-7700 for more information.
Wednesday, April 23
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE on Karma, Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St., 6:15 p.m. Hosted by The Canadian Meditation Centres. Call 416-539-0234; visit www.mantrameditation.ca for more information.
Saturday, April 26
THE JAPAN FOUNDATION presents 'Infinite Echoes from Japan,' ensemble performs traditional dance and songs, incorporating Western elements. Group touring country to commemorate 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan. Glenn Gould Studio, CBC Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St., W., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., admission $30, seniors and students $20. Call 416-205-5555 for information.
Monday, April 28
CANADIAN PENSIONERS CONCERNED hold their 39th annual general meeting, Metro Hall, 55 John St., Room 308, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., includes lunch, $10 payable at the door, speaker: Prof. Paul Williams, topic, importance of home and community care. Screening of Dr. Mark Nowaczynski's National Film Board documentary House Calls. Confirm your attendance by calling 416-368 5222 or by e-mail at mailto:info@canpension.ca before April 22.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE hosts community forum to discuss crime and safety issues, Metro Hall, 55 John St., Room 308, 6:30 to 9 p.m. If you would like to participate in the discussion, but cannot attend the meeting, visit www.torontopolice.on.ca and visit the Have Your Say section to post your opinion.
Wednesday, April 30
LES VOIX DU Coeur, French community vocal ensemble presents two-night cabaret show, tonight and tomorrow, LULA Lounge, 1585 Dundas St., W. Tickets : $15, A la carte menu. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime 7:30 p.m. For more information call 905-883-7951 or e-mail pierre.denis7@sympatico.ca
Volunteers
THE SURVIVOR SUPPORT program is seeking volunteers to serve as lay grief counsellors. Prospective volunteers will have counselling experience or have been impacted by suicide or a homicide, with at least two years since the loss. Interested participants should contact the Distress Centre of Toronto at 416-595-1716 or e-mail alex@torontodistresscentre.com or visit www.torontodistresscentre.com for details.
SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH severe combined immunodeficiency disease commonly referred to as the Bubble Boy disease. The Canadian Immunodeficiency Society seeks volunteers for a special friend program operated at Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. Potential volunteers will be required to complete a comprehensive application, orientation and training process. Call 416-964-3434 or e-mail contactus@cisociety.com for details.
TROMBONE, SAXOPHONE and trumpet players wanted by the Global Poverty Relief Foundation. Volunteer musicians needed for fundraising projects through live performances and CD recordings for poverty relief programs. Contact Andrew today at 416-712-2555.
MUSICAL PERFORMERS WANTED to participate in Toronto General Hospital's Music for Heart and Soul in the cardiac wing. Any genre welcome; school choirs also encouraged. The program runs year-round Thursday and Sunday afternoons. For details, e-mail ivetka.vasil@uhn.on.ca or call 416-340-4115.
WELLSPOUSE AND WELLPARTNER Support Group for those in a relationship with a chronically ill spouse or partner. The group meets the first Tuesday evening of each month, Business Building, 305-250 Dundas St. W. E-mail wellspouse_toronto@yahoo.com.
Ongoing
PHOTOGRAPHS, CLOTHING AND old sewing machines will be on hand at an exhibition of Toronto's garment industry, 'A Common Thread' is on display at Market Gallery, 95 Front St., E., until mid-June. Visit www.toronto.ca/culture/arts-services.htm for more information.
