Thursday, Jan. 29
A COMMUNITY MEETING requested by residents of Lynngrove and Brentwood North will be held at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, 86 Montgomery Rd. Councillor Peter Milczyn and representatives from 22 Division and Transportation Services invite members of the community to discuss their concerns about traffic, signage, lighting and pedestrian safety. The meeting will be casual and will include a question and answer period.
YOUTH EXPRESS - MODERN BATIK ART, an exhibit at the Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, opens today and runs until Feb. 25. An opening reception takes place Sunday, Feb. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. This exhibition is the result of a project that engaged youth in Toronto's Jamestown and Jane-Finch neighbourhoods in modern Batik Art Workshops. The exhibition represents 70 original works that showcase their talent, creativity and commitment to excellence. Many of the pieces express their cultural roots in all their beauty and complexity. Please join us to celebrate African History month and the achievements of these young artists. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday and holidays 2 to 5 p.m. Free admission. Call 416-394-8628 or e-mail eccartgallery@toronto.ca
A BEEF DINNER is being hosted at Westway United Church, 8 Templar Dr., at 5:45 p.m. Tickets $12 each. Sunday school children under 12 free. Please phone church office at 416-249-7135 for tickets.
Friday, Jan. 30
YOUTH IMPACT AWARDS GALA hosted by the Toronto West Rotary at The Old Mill, 21 Old Mill Rd. with a silent auction starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 each. To purchase, call 416-352-5656.
Saturday, Jan. 31
SALSA DANCE PARTY with Hilario Duran and Luis Mario Ochoa (including dance lessons) takes place at St. Philip's Parish Hall, 31 St. Phillips Rd., starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20. To reserve call 416-247-5181.
YOGA SESSIONS ARE offered at Sri Jain Temple, 247 Park Lawn Rd. Join a free session at 11 a.m. Learn and practise eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga with correct breathing, various breathing exercises; simple, methodical and scientific postures; meditation and the art of healthy eating.
YES 2 LIFE choir is featured in concert at North Albion Collegiate Institute at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. The concert is sponsored by the Toronto West Seventh Day Adventist Church. Call 416-417-1004 for more information.
Sunday, Feb. 1
TRIO BRAVO, FEATURING Terry Storr, Baird Knechtel and John Selleck present a concert at All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. at 2 p.m. Order tickets in advance at 103 North Drive, Etobicoke, ON M9A 4R5. Make your cheque payable to Baird Knechtel, for Trio Bravo. Call 416-242-2131, for more information. Advance tickets are $18, or $12.50 for seniors and students. Tickets at the door are $20 and $15.
Wednesday, Feb. 4
A NIGHT OF PROFESSIONAL COMEDY benefitting the students of the Etobicoke School of the Arts, featuring professional comedians Trevor Boris, Jim McNally, Jay Malone and Debra DiGiovanni starts at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Tickets on sale at the office, or by calling 416-255-0700, $20 adults and $15 students. A night of laughter with a great cause.
THE ETOBICOKE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY monthly meeting, starts at 8 p.m. at Lambton Kingsway Public School, 525 Prince Edward Dr.,
with speaker Dugald Cameron, President of Gardenimport who will show beautiful slides of new and different plants - especially clematis.
NEW TORONTO COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE funs from 6:30 to 8 p.m., accepting fall registration. Come and see the nursery school, meet the teachers, and ask questions to current members about an enriching experience for your child. Please call 416-259-8776 for details. The nursery school is located at 153 Lakeshore Dr.
Thursday, Feb. 5
Please join the Mimico Station Community Organization to help plan the next steps to restore the Mimico train station and community museum, at 7 p.m. The location is Mimico Baptist Church, at the corner of George St. and Hillside Ave., one block east of Royal York. All are welcome.
ETOBICOKE GOODYEAR TOASTMASTERS hold meetings every Thursday night at 6:45 p.m. at Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall. Increase your confidence when speaking in public or giving presentations. For more information, go to www.goodyeartoastmasters.org or call Victor at 416-245-0331.
Saturday, Feb. 7
HAND-MADE BOOKS WORKSHOP for Families takes place at the Assembly Hall, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn the basics of creating your own unique accordion style books. This hands-on class allows you to make one book using various materials and techniques and leave with ideas for more. Cost: $20 per adult and child (5 years and up), $5 for an additional child. Please note: maximum two children per adult. Fee includes all book construction materials. Participants should bring photos or decorative elements they would like to incorporate. For more information or to register, please call 416-338-7255.
COME FOR soccer registration with the Etobicoke Youth Soccer Club, House League, 5429 Eglinton Ave. W. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 416-622-8726 for more information.
MAKE 18 CARDS IN 2 HOURS in a workshop by Valerie from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Come in to stamp 18 cards including birthday, get well and many more themes. Your kit will include 18 card layouts, no experience necessary. Cost is $25/person. Please register by Jan. 29. To register or for more information call 647-500-0444 or visit www.valscraftincorner.blogspot.com
Thursday, Feb. 12
PLASP CHILD CARE SERVICES is looking for youth volunteers who enjoy caring for children. Positions in after-school programs are available in eight schools in Etobicoke. High-school students can earn volunteer hours while supervising children in a fun atmosphere. An orientation session will be held on Feb. 12 at the PLASP head office. To resister for the orientation session or for more information call 905-890-1711.
THE FRIENDS OF CENTENNIAL PARK will have mini rose plants for sale at the Conservatory, 151 Elmcrest Rd. from 10 to 4 p.m. A thoughtful Valentine gift for all. All proceeds go to Centennial Park Conservatory. The sale continues Feb. 13 and 14.
Friday, Feb. 13
HUMBER RIVER SHAKESPEARE Hamlet and Ophelia: A Shakespeare Cabaret at the Montogmery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W. Take a unique look at Hamlet and Ophelia's love story in a night of comedy, drama, music, bawdy humor violence and passion. Tickets are $15. Space is limited. Call 416-209-2026 or email cabaret@humberrivershakespeare.ca for tickets.
A MISSION NIGHT and pot luck dinner takes place at Albion Gardens Presbyterian Church, 80 Thistledown Blvd. with special guest speaker Wilma Welsh a former Missionary in Taiwan. The church is wheelchair accessible. Everyone welcome.
Saturday, Feb. 14
THE LOVE BOAT - CRUISE TO MURDER! is presented by Feast of Fools Theatre at 7 p.m. Join Captain Von Stubing aboard the "Pathetic Princess" for a journey full of laughs and murder. This audience interactive mystery makes the perfect Valentine's Day gift and includes full buffet and a silent auction. Tickets are $42/person or $300/table of eight (if ordered before Jan. 24) $48/person or $350/table of eight (if ordered after Jan. 24). For more information or tickets, please call 416-231-3131 or visit www.feastoffoolstheatre.com.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 3, 150 Eighth St. is hosting a "support our troops" evening with a dance and DJ, including a buffet and Valentine basket raffle. Cost is $10.00 Per person. Doors open at 7 p.m. All proceeds to the RCL troop morale fund.
MURDER MYSTERY VALENTINE'S Day dance, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 210, 110 Jutland St. Doors open at 6 p.m. DJ Steve Wilson. Tickets $15 each, a fun evening for all. Call for tickets 416-231-2021.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 101 at 3850 Lakeshore Blvd. W. is hosting a 'Support our Troops' Valentine's Dance. Proceeds will be sent to provide coffee and donuts for our troops. The cost is $5 per person. The dance starts at 8 p.m. All are welcome. Come out and support our men overseas.
Saturday, Feb. 21
COME FOR soccer registration with the Etobicoke Youth Soccer Club, House League, 5429 Eglinton Ave. W. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 416-622-8726 for more information.
Hear Kulsum Merchant speak at the Writers and Editors Network (WEN) meeting. She has worked in the Canadian book publishing industry for five years, primarily in the independent literary publishing community, first at ECW Press in Toronto and currently at the Literary Press Group of Canada in Toronto. The meeting is held at the Canadiana Restaurant Six Points Plaza, 5230 Dundas St. W. Register online at www.wenetwork.org or contact Mickey Turnbull directly by e-mail mickeytc@sympatico.ca or telephone 905-824-5035.
THE ETOBICOKE QUEENSWAY LIONS and Lions clubs within Etobicoke are having a membership drive at Cloverdale Mall between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find out what 'Lionism' is all about. The clubs are looking for people within the Etobicoke area who would like to get involved in Lions A711. There are many upcoming events that will be taking place within and around Toronto.
Saturday, March 7
COME FOR soccer registration with the Etobicoke Youth Soccer Club, House League, 5429 Eglinton Ave. W. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 416-622-8726 for more information.
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FISH AND CHIPS NIGHT takes place every Friday at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 210, 110 Jutland St. Chicken and chips also available, starting at 5 p.m. Dances every Saturday evening.
ETOBICOKE GOODYEAR TOASTMASTERS hold meetings every Thursday night at 6:45 p.m. at Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall. Increase your confidence when speaking in public or giving presentations. For more information, go to www.goodyeartoastmasters.org or call Victor at 416-245-0331.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 101, 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. W., offers lunch every Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call 416-255-4535.