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Thursday, Oct. 9

YORK U. VISUAL Art speaker series: Akira Kurosaki and Keizo Sato present Printing Mokuhanga and Notes on the Chinese Origins of Japanese Woodblock, room 1009, Technology Enhanced Learning Building, York University, 4700 Keele St., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. Call 416-736-5187.

Sunday, Oct. 12

THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAY, Downsview Park Merchants' Market, 40 Carl Hall Rd., 11 a.m. Benefits the first 300 families to arrive at the Downsview Park Merchants Market at 11 a.m. Each family with a Downsview Park Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway coupon will receive a three-to five-kilogram frozen turkey, a five-pound bag of potatoes and a can of cranberry sauce. Coupons are available in local newspapers.

NORTH YORK SENIOR Walkers, Thomson Park, Lawrence Avenue and Brimley Road, 9 a.m. Meet by washrooms at end of second parking lot. Visit www.northyorkseniorwalkers.com for driving directions or call 416-241-2932.

Monday, Oct. 13

UNDERGRAD GROUP SHOW, mixed media group show by York U. visual arts students, The Gales Gallery, 105 Accolade West Building, York University, 4700 Keele St., runs until Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Call 416-736-5187.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

NORTH TORONTO HORTICULTURAL Society special photo presentation, Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E., 7:30 p.m. New members and guests welcome. Call Myint at 416-492-3328.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

DISCOVER THE HEALING powers of reiki. Michael Ratt will discuss the history of reiki healing techniques, its philosophy, and will provide demonstrations on volunteers. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. E., 7 to 8 p.m. Call 416-395-5710.

Volunteers

ORIOLE COMMUNITY SERVICES Association seeks community volunteers for its 2008/09 board of directors who have experience in policy and/or strategic planning, fundraising, accounting or law. Call 416-496-9562.

BAYCREST RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS aged 18 to 25 needed for studies on aging, memory and cognition. Call 416-785-2500, ext. 2080 or e-mail volunteers@rotman-baycrest.on.ca.

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS needed to work in 31 Division. Call Const. Cliff Heron at 416-808-3134.

NORTH YORK CONCERT Orchestra seeks volunteers to assist at concerts and to serve on its board of directors. Call 416-628-9195 or visit www.nyco.on.ca.

DISABILITY AWARENESS PROGRAM seeks volunteer puppeteers to educate students about mental and physical disabilities. No experience required. Training provided. Must have own transportation. Call 416-964-9095 or e-mail kob@epilepsytoronto.org.

MALE FRIENDLY VISITORS needed to spend time with isolated seniors at The Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living. One to two hours a week. Days flexible. Call Naomi Ziegler at 416-225-2112, ext. 127.

DISTRESS CENTRES OF TORONTO need volunteers to answer calls. Comprehensive training in telephone support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention is offered. Visit www.torontodistresscentre.com or call 416-486-3180.

NORTH YORK SENIORS Centre seeks friendly visitors to spend time with a senior in the community one hour each week. E-mail volunteer@nyseniors.org or call 416-733-4111.

BAYCREST CENTRE FOR Geriatric Care seeks volunteers to work in its Wellness Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 3 p.m. Must have an interest in health and wellness, enjoy meeting people and helping them find health information. Computer experience an asset. Training provided. Call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572.

MEALS ON WHEELS drivers needed to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors on Fridays for lunch. Must have a car. Mileage is reimbursed. Two hours a week. Contact Naomi Ziegler at The Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living at 416-225-2112, ext. 127 or e-mail naomiz@betelcentre.org.

BETTER LIVING HEALTH and Community Services immediately needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors. Mileage reimbursed. Two hours a week. Call 416-447-7244, ext. 724.

ALLIANCE HOSPICE SEEKS visiting volunteers, complementary therapy volunteers are needed to comfort and support terminally ill clients and their families in their homes. Training program now underway, active seniors welcome. Call Louise at 416-385-8885, ext. 25 or e-mail lleblanc@alliancehospice.ca.

VISITING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to spend time with residents at Baycrest's Jewish Home for the Aged, three hours a week; Baycrest Community Day Centre seeks Yiddish speaking volunteers to run Tuesday morning discussion group. Call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572 for details on both opportunities.

FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION of Toronto is looking for volunteers to support the working advisory committee for Friends of New Directions. If you are a marketing specialist, a policy and/or strategic planning advisor or a family law lawyer and passionate about women's issues and understand the challenges they face in dealing with the loss of a partner, contact Mindy Khu at 416-595-9230, ext. 234 or e-mail mindykh@fsatoronto.com.

BIG BROTHERS OF Toronto needs male volunteers over the age of 18 to be a friend and mentor to children and youth. More than 300 children and youth are waiting for that special friend. To get involved, visit www.bbbst.com.

BERNARD BETEL CENTRE for Creative Living seeks at-home respite volunteers to give family caregivers a break. One to two hours a week during the day. Call 416-225-2112, ext. 127 or e-mail naomiz@betelcentre.org.

OSTEOPOROSIS CANADA, TORONTO Chapter offers volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in public speaking and education, event planning or volunteer development, call 416-696-2663, ext. 275.

Announcements

ARTISANS AND CRAFTERS wanted for juried show, Nov. 7 and 8 at the Jubilee Artisan Show, 40 Underhill Dr. Call 416-449-3980 or visit www.jubileeunited.ca.

CHURCH OF THE Ascension badminton club welcomes new members, 33 Overland Dr., Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Carol at 416-444-5350.

JOKERS CLUB MEETS the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7:15 p.m., Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr. Share jokes, play games to help keep the mind sharp. Call Irv Helpert at 416-661-2541.

NEW CHOIR SEASON, The Choralairs of North York, Earl Bales Park Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., Room 2, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Repertoire includes pop, Broadway and folk songs. Auditions are not required. Call Brian at 416-631-0029.

PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR entertainers are invited to attend the weekly gathering of Fun Time, a not-for-profit group that gathers for evenings of free entertainment Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. at 19 Cadillac Ave., near Wilson Avenue and Bathurst Street. E-mail fkalif0403@rogers.com.

NOT SO YOUNG Club for Seniors meets Thursdays, Pine Ridge Church, 39 Knox Ave., 1 to 4 p.m. Crafts, cards, knitting and social time. New members welcome. Call 416-749-4220.

NORTH YORK COMMUNITY House offers outreach programs that include newcomer training, English classes, women's circle, cooking and discussion group, arts and crafts, and fitness. Programs are offered in several different languages, Lawrence Square Mall, 700 Lawrence Ave. W., Suite 226. Call 416-784-0920.

WOMEN OF ALL ages are invited to join The Toronto Accolades, a four-part a cappella singing group that meets Thursdays, Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., 7:15 p.m. Call Ellyn at 416-281-7925.

MALE SINGERS WANTED, Toronto Northern Lights, an a cappella and barbershop chorus, auditions on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Willowdale Baptist Church, 15 Olive Ave. Visit www.northernlightschorus.com.

THE SOCIETY OF SINGERS, a four-part non-auditioned choir that performs for seniors, seeks members. Rehearsals run Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Blythwood Baptist Church, 80 Blythwood Rd. Call Ed Gilmore at 416-783-9490.

HUNGARIAN WRITING AND friendship circle invites new members. Group meets Wednesdays and the first and third Saturdays of the month, 2 to 4 p.m. both days, Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd. Call 416-785-8456.

JAMAICAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION settlement and adaptation program assists new Canadians with housing, jobs, resume writing, education, training, help with forms and applications, advocacy, referrals. All services are free. Contact Peaches Stone at 416-746-5772, ext. 245 or e-mail pstone@jcassoc.org.

ST. CECILIA SINGERS, a chamber choir singing church music from Victorian to Messiaen, invites singers in all voice parts to audition. Rehearsals are Sundays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 255 Finch Ave. W. Call 647-378-4096 or e-mail phillipsdandk@yahoo.com.

WILLOWDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION seeks new members, no charge to join. The area is bounded by Steeles and Finch avenues, Leslie Street and Hwy. 404. Contact David Slotnick at dslotnick@rogers.com or call 416-726-6722.

NORTHVIEW GROUP OF ARTISTS invites new members, group meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Edithvale Community Centre, 7 Edithvale Dr. Cost is $75 for the season. Call 416-223-9997.

THE YONGE STREET Singers, an a cappella-style chorus, meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Willowdale Baptist Church, 15 Olive St. Visit www.yongestreetsingers.com.

FREE CAREER AND employment services for women, two North York locations. Call 416-787-1769.

Ongoing

SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES, Bathurst Jewish Community Centre, six students per class, one instructor and two assistants. Classes twice a week. New session offered every month. Each course is 16 hours. Cost: $55 for members, $70 for non-members (includes course manual). Call Brian Prosserman at 905-882-6080 or e-mail bprosserman@bjcc.ca.

EUCHRE GAME NIGHT Mondays at St. David's Anglican Church, 1796 Lawrence Ave. W., 7:30 p.m. Prizes and refreshments. Parking.

ADULT SUPPORT GROUP by Learning Disabilities Association, Toronto District chapter, every second Monday. Call 416-229-1680 to book an intake interview.

DONATE YOUR CAR and help Epilepsy Ontario. Free tow up to $200 and minimum charitable receipt for $60. Visit www.epilepsyontario.org or call 1-800-463-1119.

NAR-ANON FAMILY group weekly meetings for those affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the help line at 416-239-0096.

PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT someone's drinking are asked to call Al-Anon at 416-410-3809.

GAVEL AND GLASS Toastmasters club meets Thursdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m., St. Mark's Church, 1 Greenland Rd. Visit www.gavelnglass.on.ca.

PEOPLE PROVIDING RESPITE care for families can contact www.respiteservices.com for information, services and more.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR stroke survivors hosted by Stroke Recovery Network. Call 1-888-540-6666 for location.

TORONTO FAMILY HISTORY Centre, 24 Ferrand Dr., offers a collection of resources for those interested in researching family history. Appointments necessary to reserve microfilm readers. Call 416-422-5480, ext. 301.

NEW BEGINNINGS sessions for those who are divorced, separated or widowed, 3377 Bayview Ave. Call 416-222-1101, ext. 107.

AL-ANON FAMILY Groups offers mutual support for anyone who has been affected by someone else's drinking. Weekly meetings. Call 416-410-3809 or visit www.Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org to find a location.

COMMUNITY ACTION RESOURCE Centre provides newcomer settlement services in Spanish, Italian, Dari, Pashto, Urdu and Hindi, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1652 Keele St. Call 416-652-2273.

THE ANTIBES AWARENESS Through Movement committee hosts Feldenkrais classes Mondays, Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr., 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Call 416-665-9050.

FRIDAY NIGHT LADIES Auxiliary dinner, The Royal Canadian Legion, Wilson Branch 527, 948 Sheppard Ave. W., 6 p.m., a different meal each Friday, $7. Enter through rear of the building. Call 416-633-0345.

PLAY SHUFFLEBOARD AT the North York Seniors Centre, 21 Hendon Ave., Thursday evenings. Call 416-733-4111.

DON MILLS NETWORKING Group meets the third Thursday of every month at Anthony's Grill, 1090 Don Mills Rd., 9 to 10 a.m. No membership fee, food and beverage at the cost of the member. E-mail donmillsnetworking@gmail.com.

PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB, Hoggs Hollow Toastmasters, every other Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., 4141 Yonge St. Call Marvin at 416-222-8130, ext. 232.

It's Happening runs Wednesdays in The North York 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, postal code and nearest intersection. Submissions cannot be taken over the phone, but can be e-mailed to nycalendar@insidetoronto.com or faxed to 416-493-6190.