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Saturday, Aug. 30

CHARITY YARD SALE to benefit missionary team from First Alliance Church heading to Ndola, Zambia, South Africa. Funds raised will help with plane fare and costs of building a new library, soccer camp and other programs in the South African village. The sale takes place at 75 Huntingdale Blvd., today and Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items for sale include kitchen appliances, collectibles, jewelry, clothing, books, curtains, hand tools and more.

Saturday night dance club, Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd., LLBO, admission $6, ballroom and line dancing, refreshments, door prizes, 7 to 11 p.m., everyone welcome.

Sunday, Aug. 31

FREE NATURE WALK, former Woodlands Park, 19 Reesor Rd., 1:30 p.m., organized by The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Led by an experienced hike leader, runs about two hours. Dress for the weather. Walk goes rain or shine. Call 416-282-8265.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

SCARBOROUGH CHORAL SOCIETY seeks new voices, 50 years and older, to participate in its 2008/09 season. The group rehearses at Agincourt Recreation Centre, 31 Glen Watford Dr., 7:30 p.m. Call 905-881-6435.

FREE INFORMATION SESSION on certification and licensing process to teach in Ontario, sponsored by South Asian Family Support Services. Guest speaker: Kathy Anstett, Ontario College of Teachers, 1200 Markham Rd., Suite 214, 2 to 4 p.m. Call 416-431-4847, ext. 235 or e-mail vrizvi@safss.org to reserve your spot.

Wednesday, Sept. 3�BLOOD DONATION CLINIC, Canadian Blood Services, Scarborough Civic Centre, main floor rotunda, 150 Borough Dr., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE.

WEST SCARBOROUGH SENIORS open house, W.S.N.C.C. 313 Pharmacy Ave., 1 to 3 p.m. Learn about programs offered, including yoga, fitness, line dancing, carpet bowling, cards, bingo and more. Call 416-755-9215, ext. 237.

GOLDEN MILE SENIORS Bowling League kicks off new season, welcomes new bowlers. Kennedy Bowl, 2300 Lawrence Ave. E., 1 p.m. Call 416-431-3918.

HEART HEALTHY EXERCISES is the focus of a discussion during The Neighbourhood Tea House program at the Chinese Christian Mission, Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 100, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free. Call 416-291-3202. Program open to all ethnic cultures.

Volunteers

VOLUNTEER TUTORS WANTED, Mission of Success Learning Centre. Remedial tutoring services free of charge to students of low-income families. Tutor students in grades 1 to 12 in math, science, English and French. Classes are held after school at William G. Davis Junior Public School at 128 East Ave., Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 416-282-1749 or visit www.geocities.com/success_learning.

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS WHO own hearing aids, ages 65 to 85, are needed for a study to assess programs for adults who have hearing loss. Call The Canadian Hearing Society at 416-928-2546.

TUCK SHOP VOLUNTEERS needed for Leisureworld Scarborough, 130 Midland Ave. Great opportunity for retirees and for students to gain required volunteer hours and develop retail, time and job management skills. Call 416-264-2301, ext. 209.

Announcements

LEARN TO CURL, lessons and mini spiels every Friday morning beginning Oct. 3. Scarboro Golf Club, 321 Scarboro Golf Club Rd., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a light lunch. Cost: $20 for individuals, $38 for couples. Call 416-724-3344 to register.

BRING WOMEN TOGETHER Community Group, a non-profit organization for women in north Scarborough offers belly-dance classes. Ten-week session begins Sept. 25. Timberbank Junior Public School, 170 Timberbank Blvd., 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost $160. E-mail bwtwist@hotmail.com to receive a registration form or call 416-627-0607.

FREE PARENTING PROGRAM organized by YWCA Toronto and Toronto Public Health runs Wednesdays from Sept. 17 to Dec. 3 for parents of children two to six years of age. Parents will learn about play, praise, rewards, problem solving and difficult behaviour. Childcare, snacks and TTC tickets are provided. The program takes place at 3090 Kingston Rd., from 1 to 3 p.m. To register, call Danielle at 416-266-1232, ext 26.

FALL CLASSES AND courses, Chinese Cultural Centre Of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., including ballroom dance, Tai Chi classes, language, martial arts, painting, for adults and children. Various days, times and cost. To registration call 416-292-9293, ext. 232 or visit www.cccgt.org.

SCARBOROUGH WRITERS ASSOCIATION meets Wednesdays to discuss personal writing and poetry, The Jack Goodlad Centre, 929 Kennedy Rd. E., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Eugenie at 416-759-3340.

PLAY RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL, Grace Church, 21 Channel Nine Ct., Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Call Sheila at 416-293-0373.

SERENATA SINGERS BEGIN new season, former Wilmar Heights United Church, 963 Pharmacy Ave., every Wednesday, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tenors, baritones and basses with some vocal experience are invited to join. Call 416-497-5952.

THE SINGING PILGRIMS, a group of retired and semi-retired men from the GTA dedicated to bringing the word of God in song to seniors in residences and churches, seeks new members. Group rehearses every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E. Call 416-438-8552.

FIVE-PIN BOWLING LEAGUE seeks new members. Meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Parkway Bowl, 67 Ellesmere Rd., 55 years and older, no experience necessary. Call 416-724-5162.

W.A. PORTER/SATEC@PORTER 50TH reunion celebrations, Oct. 17 to 18, visit www.waporteralumni.com or call 416-396-3365 to get involved in preparations.

AGINCOURT COMMUNITY SERVICES Association's food bank is in need of donations. Pasta, peanut butter, rice, juices, beans and chick peas are in high demand. Donations may be dropped off at 4155 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 100. Call Eric at 416-321-6912, ext. 224.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES for seniors, eight weeks, PEACE Services at Oxford College, 670 Progress Ave. Space is limited. Call 416-410-1414.

COPING IN TOUGH TIMES teaches those on low incomes how to budget their money, 81 Gilder Dr., main floor, second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. Call 416-266-4596.

YOUTH BADMINTON CLUB geared toward boys and girls aged eight and older, Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, free. Contact Barry Strike at 416-261-3412.

PROBUS CLUB SCARBOROUGH Centre seeks new members, social club for retirees, meets the third Thursday of each month, 9:45 a.m. to noon. Call Doug Spence at 416-497-6950 for location.

CHILD AND DAD program at the Rouge-River Ontario Early Years Centre, 2041 McCowan Rd., Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 416-291-7745 or visit www.mfrc.org.

Ongoing

EAST SCARBOROUGH FESTIVAL Market, fresh fruits and vegetables, entertainment, children's activities, vendor tables, barbecue and flea market. St. Margaret's in the Pines, 4130 Lawrence Ave. E., every Thursday until Sept. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. Call 416-847-4144.

ARISING WOMEN'S PLACE and the Trillium Foundation offer a weekly exercise program of yoga and belly-dancing for women and young girls, The East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave. E., Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-281-6662 to register or visit www.arisingwomenplace.org.

SWING DANCE LESSONS, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., $35 for five lessons, first lesson free. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. Call 416-447-9774.

STRENGTH TO WALK In Freedom Together, SWIFT, is a free self-help group for those with marital problems, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and anger management. The group meets Monday evenings at Kennedy Nursing Lodge, 1400 Kennedy Rd., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to all age groups and walks of life. Call 905-707-5691.

MOM AND BABY program, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd., for moms with babies 0 to 12 months old. Sing songs, play games, make and take home toys, discuss how babies grow and learn, and share information with other moms. To register, call 416-266-1232, ext. 22.

FREE PARENTING PROGRAMS, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Road. Learn about parenting styles, child development, practical discipline, communication strategies, ways to build your child's self-esteem and much more. To register, call 416-266-1232.

AL-ANON HOSTS daily and nightly support meetings for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Call 416-410-3809 for meeting location closest to your community.

MOMS AND TOTS early years programs, twice a week, St. Joseph's Church, 200 Morrish Rd., for infants to five years of age. Call Barbara at 416-283-4116.

PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT SERVICES Ontario hosts a support group the first and third Thursday of the month in the Port Union and Lawrence Ave. E. area. Call 905-472-1807 to register.

CLUB SOLO SINGLES and Couples Dance Saturday nights, Cedar Brook Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd., 7.30 p.m. to midnight. All welcome, refreshments served, dress code in effect. Cost $10. Call 416-447-1537.

SCARBOROUGH INVESTMENT CLUB meets the third Tuesday of every month to learn, discuss and invest in the stock market, $25 per month, YMCA, 230 Town Centre Ct., 6:30 p.m. Call 416-759-1219.

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Call 416-236-8956 or visit www.torontona.org.

SENIOR EUCHRE, 55 plus, Thursdays, 12:30 to 3:15 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call 416-396-4069.

THE ROTARY CLUB of Scarborough meets Tuesdays at The Scarboro Golf Club, 321 Scarborough Golf Club Rd., 12:30 p.m. for lunch, fellowship and speakers. Contact Michael Cooksey at 416-266-3287 or visit www.rotary.org.

YOUTH AND FAMILY counselling program, Malvern Family Resource Centre. Call 416-284-4654, ext. 28.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC, Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1321 Neilson Rd. Every second Tuesday. Appointments are private and confidential. Call 416-281-1376.

GOLDEN YEARS GROUP for visually impaired or blind, first Wednesday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call Ellen at 416-438-2403.

It's Happening runs Wednesdays in The Scarborough Mirror and covers Thursday until the following Wednesday. Items from local, non-profit organizations should be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Please include all necessary information, including the exact address, street name and number and nearest intersection. Submissions cannot be taken over the phone, but can be e-mailed to sccalendar@insidetoronto.com or fax to 416-493-6190.