THE LEARNING ENRICHMENT Foundation presents World Cafe: speakers share stories of starting a new life in Canada. Takes place at 1267 Weston Rd., 3 to 6 p.m., tea and snacks. Childcare provided. Registration required. Call Rahma or Rodrigo at 647-204-5379.
FALL RUMMAGE SALE, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items at reasonable prices, lunch and snacks also for sale. Money raised will be used to provide an outdoor seating area for use by the community. Clothing, electronics, kitchen items in clean and working order can be dropped off at the church from Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon. E-mail MDCA@mountdennis.ca for pickup or alternate drop-off arrangements. Volunteers to help sort and sell are welcome.
Monday, Oct. 20
WEST TORONTO CRIME Task Force public meeting, York Civic Centre, 2700 Eglinton Ave. W., 7 p.m., with Toronto Police Chief William Blair.
Thursday, Oct. 23
YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., Welcome to our World, free music and dance program celebrating different cultural backgrounds. This week: international folk dance. Takes place 7 to 9 p.m. Call 416-245-4395.
Saturday, Oct. 25
FALL BAZAAR AND clothing sale, The Church of the Advent, 40 Pritchard Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., baked goods, collectibles, gift items, furniture, flea market and gently used clothing for the whole family. Visit www.saintclairwestanglicans.ca.
KEEP'N IT REAL Dance Troupe and Company, youth run program, supervised by professionals, launches its fall dance and vocal program for children aged six to 16. Takes place at Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., noon to 3 p.m., nine weeks, $35, family rate available. Call Yhulan Walters at 416-524-9741, Caini Csak at 416-898-9445 or Janet Taylor at 416-452-2822.
Thursday, Oct. 30
YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., Welcome to our World, free music and dance program celebrating different cultural backgrounds. This week: flamenco. Takes place 7 to 9 p.m. Call 416-245-4395.
Friday, Oct. 31
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY, food, fun and prizes, at the Masonic Hall, 2040 Weston Rd., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door, available at Squibb's or by calling 416-241-9322. Donations welcome. Please bring food item for WAES. Proceeds to the Weston Heritage Conservation District.
MOUNT DENNIS LEGION hosts a Halloween dance, 1050 Weston Rd., barbecue from 6 to 7:30 p.m., dance begins at 8 p.m. Live entertainment with Norm Mason. Cash prizes for best male, female and couple in costume. Call 416-767-0231.
Volunteers
UNIVERSITY AND HIGH SCHOOL students are needed to be volunteer tutors to children aged six to 13. Focus will be on math, English, French, reading and spelling. Sessions run Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m. at St. David's Church, 1796 Lawrence Ave. W. Call 416-249-4681.
ST. GEORGE'S LITERACY Centre is looking for volunteers to help adults with reading, writing and math. One-to-one or in a classroom setting. Call Adela at 416-393-0364.
DRIVERS NEEDED TO deliver meals and transport clients for Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc. Your own car is an asset. Gas reimbursement. Call 416-249-7946.
ORGAN AND PIANO players wanted to volunteer at St. Clair West Services for Seniors. Call Lise at 416-787-2114, ext. 207.
YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., is in need of volunteers to drive the group's van. Call 416-245-4395.
Announcements
FREE YOGA CLASSES, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing, mats provided. All welcome.
VENDORS WANTED FOR sixth annual Christmas gift and craft sale hosted by Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd., on Saturday, Dec. 6. Call Lee at 416-243-2703 or e-mail legionbr31@yahoo.com.
COMMUNITY KITCHEN DROP-IN, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. Learn to cook healthy, quick meals and meet new friends. Everyone welcome. Childcare available. Call 416-884-4791.
FREE COMPUTER ACCESS program, five computers with Internet connection and printing capabilities available for use by anyone in the community, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., various times and days throughout the week. Call Mount Dennis Community Association at 416-884-4791 or visit www.piczo.com/mountdenniscommunity.
Ongoing
NEWCOMER YOUTH FILM club, 1267 Weston Rd., 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings, a new film each week. Discussion to follow. Open to youth aged 13 to 24. Parents welcome to attend. Hosted by Mount Dennis Community Association. Visit www.lefca.org.
WESTON FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Weston GO Station parking lot on John Street, east of Weston Road. Runs until Oct. 25.
DAILY LUNCH PROGRAM, York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., 11:30 a.m. Cost $6, open to adults 55 years and older. Call 416-245-4395.
COMMUNITY ACTION RESOURCE Centre offers newcomer settlement services, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Spanish, Italian, Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi and many more languages, 1652 Keele St. Call 416-652-2273 or e-mail info-keele@communityarc.ca.
SUBSIDY AVAILABLE FOR Hot Meals On Wheels through Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc. Call Laura at 416-249-7946.
MOUNT DENNIS LEGION, Branch 31, 1050 Weston Rd., is looking for new members. Must be Canadian citizen, 19 years and older. Call 416-767-0231.
CROSSING GUARDS NEEDED in 11, 12 and 13 Divisions, pick up an application at any police station or call Luisa Brown at 416-808-1235.
INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED PROFESSIONALS can upgrade language, technical skills, employment preparation, paid internships at Skills for Change, 791 St. Clair Ave. W. Call 416-658-3101.
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM, Green Toronto, weekly meetings, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Eglinton Flats south-east. Call 416-884-4791 or visit www.piczo.com/mountdenniscommunity.
CARING GARDEN ADULT Day Services, Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc., Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1167 Weston Rd., $20 on sliding scale, subsidy available. Call Seetama at 416-249-7946.
THE SYME 55 Centre, 33 Pritchard Ave., support group to help women recognize and address factors that cause stress, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, free. To register, call 416-766-0388.
TROUBLED WITH someone's drinking? Contact Al-Anon online at www.al-anon.ca or call 416-410-3809.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION BY Mount Dennis Community Association meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. Call 416-884-4791.
BOYS AND GIRLS Club of Weston-Mount Dennis, 121 Humber Blvd., offers homework club and educational, social and physical activities, Monday to Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. Call 416-534-8461, ext. 227 to volunteer.
ALL ADDICTIONS ANONYMOUS for those who have any type of compulsive behaviour. Visit www.alladdictionsanonymous.com or call 416-468-8603.
YOUTH JOB CENTRE by Youth Emergency Services, 2562 Eglinton Ave. W. near Keele Street.
WESTON WEIGHT WARRIORS, Canadian Calorie Counters Branch 766, meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., St. John's Anglican Church, 2125 Weston Rd. Call Cheryl at 416-762-4562.
CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH quilters group seeks new members. Basic sewing skills required, meets Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., 1 King St. Call Norma Gordon at 416-244-4888.
OPEN MIKE NIGHT for youth 12 to 19, second Wednesday of the month, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W.
YORK LIONS CLUB seeks new members. Call 416-469-3446.
NAR-ANON FAMILY group weekly meetings for those affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the helpline at 416-239-0096.
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