Saturday, March 21USED BOOKS, MOVIES and music for sale, St. John the Baptist, Norway, Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds to St. John's. Donations welcome (no textbooks or magazines). Please drop off at the church entrance from 9 a.m. to noon on weekdays or call Gordon 416-686-3249 for pick-up.
Monday, March 23
LEARN TO MEDITATE, Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E., 3rd floor, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., half-hour walking and sitting meditation using movement, mantra and body-awareness. By donation. Call Marlene Kennedy at 416-406-0054 or visit www.YourBodyTellsTheTruth.ca for more information.
BEACHES LAUGHTER CLUB, Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every Monday. No charge, donations appreciated. Call Beverley at 416-691-8408 or e-mail laughteryoga@sympatico.ca for more information.
Tuesday, March 24
INTRODUCTORY BUDDHIST MEDITATION class, Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn now to meditate and how to use the experience of meditation to positively affect all aspects of your daily life. Call Atisha Buddhist Centre at 416-694-5300 or visit www.meditateinthebeaches.org for further information.
Wednesday, March 25
AFTERNOON AT THE Movies, Beaches Library, Community Room, 2161 Queen St. E., 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a variety of classic and contemporary feature films, documentaries and travelogues. For a list of films visit the branch or call 416-393-7703.
Thursday, March 26
BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS, 1823 Gerrard St. E., 7 to 9 p.m. Learn now to meditate and how to use the experience of meditation to positively affect all aspects of your daily life. Call Atisha Buddhist Centre at 416-694-5300 or visit www.meditateinthebeaches.org for further information.
Saturday, March 28
STRONGER THAN FIRE: the Eva Olsson Story, premiere, Beach United Church, auditorium, 140 Wineva Ave., 7 p.m. The film follows the extraordinary journey of a hero who has turned her Holocaust survival into an anti-bullying message for school children. Refreshments. Tickets $15 for adults and $10 for youth, available at the door or by calling 416-691-2845.
Tuesday, March 31
THE RIVERDALE HISTORICAL Society invites local artists to display their work and discuss the creative process, Riverdale Public Library, large meeting room, 370 Broadview Ave., 6 p.m. Admission free to members, $4 for non-members.
Volunteers
Ralph Thornton Centre seeks volunteers for its after-school program. Duties include assisting students aged 8 to 15 with ESL, homework or snack preparation. Volunteers have the opportunity to acquire skills in leadership, group dynamics and conflict resolution. These positions are ideal for students wishing to complete their community service hours. E-mail susyg@ralphthornton.org or call 416-392-6810, ext. 231 for more information.
VHA HOME HEALTHCARE needs parent relief volunteers. Visit once weekly for three hours in the family's home. Volunteers will engage in infant stimulation, plan and organize activities, provide information on community resources available to parents and complete a monthly report. Visit www.vha.ca for details.
MEALS ON WHEELS volunteer drivers needed, one hour each week, 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, WoodGreen Community Services. Call 416-469-5211, ext. 1146 or e-mail volunteer@woodgreen.org for details.
Announcements
SOUTH RIVERDALE COMMUNITY Health Centre (SRCHC) seeks candidates to sit on its board of directors. The centre offers programs and services that work to improve the overall wellbeing of our community. Board volunteers should be interested in community health. To stand for election to the board you must: live in or work within our boundaries (east of the Don River, west of Coxwell Avenue and south of Mortimer Avenue to the lake) or are a user of the centre's services; be a member of SRCHC as of April 16, 2009; commit to about six hours per month of board/committee meetings. Deadline for applications is March 20. Visit www.srchc.ca for more information.
FREE HOMEWORK CLUB, The Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E., Monday to Friday, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Other free activities include: sports, cooking and baking, environmental education, improv theatre, drumming, games, movies, music as well as a mentor program for ESL children in grades 1 to 6 and 7 and 8. Please contact Ann-Marie Evans, 416 392-6810, ext. 237.
BEACH ARTS CENTRE, located near Main Street and Danforth Avenue is looking for directors for its board of directors. The board meets a minimum of three times per year. Applicants must be at least 21 and have good communication skills, enthusiasm and an interest in developing communities through arts and related programs. Contact Elain Daviau at edaviau@rogers.com.
NEW YOUTH GROUP and drop-in centre for young women ages 14 to 18 at the Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre (RIWC). Called 1326 Womyn, the new program offers free film screenings, workshops on leadership and self-development, fundraising, photography, T-shirt design, henna creation and dance skills. Takes place Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the RIWC, 1326 Gerrard St. E. Call 416-465-6021 or e-mail 1326womyn@bellnet.ca for more information.
Ongoing
SENIORS FITNESS CLASSES, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 10 to 11 a.m. Call 416-691-1113 or visit www.centre55.com for more information.
FREE ENGLISH AS a second language classes, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. William School, 343 Jones Ave. Free daycare. Call 416-397-6070.
NEWCOMER OUTREACH PROGRAM by Toronto police helps new immigrants learn about the role police play in Canadian society and services provided by police. Call 416-808-7070 or www.torontopolice.on.ca and click the 'Newcomer Outreach' link.
EAST TORONTO POST-PARTUM Adjustment program hosts free weekly support group, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., South Riverdale Community Health Centre, 955 Queen St. E. Childcare and TTC provided. Call 416-469-7608.
HOME SECURITY AUDIT by officers of 55 Division available. Call Rob McDonald, crime prevention officer, at 416-808-5579.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR stroke survivors, hosted by Stroke Recovery Network. Call 1-888-540-6666 for location.
LA LECHE LEAGUE Canada, Riverdale chapter, meets 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, 715B Danforth Ave. Call Diane 416-463-4502.
EAST TORONTO CLIMATE Action Group for those concerned about smog and climate change. Call Cameron at 416-469-3033.
REGISTER FOR Separated Anonymous, which meets Tuesdays. Call 416-283-3305.
ONGOING SUPPORT OFFERED for friends and families of people with Down Syndrome. Call 416-291-1052.
ALL ADDICTIONS ANONYMOUS for people who have any type of compulsive behaviour. Visit www.alladdictionsanonymous.com or call 416-468-8603.
DONATE CELLPHONES to Canadian Diabetes Association. Call 1-800-505-5525. Visit www.diabetes.ca/projectredial for details.
PEOPLE TROUBLED WITH someone's drinking can contact Al-Anon at www.al-anon.ca or call 416-410-3809.
DONATE YOUR CAR and help Epilepsy Ontario. Free tow up to $200 and a minimum charitable receipt of $60. Visit www.epilepsyontario.org or call 1-800-463-1119.
NAR-ANON FAMILY group meetings held weekly for people affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the help line at 416-239-0096.
DIAL-A-STORY at Toronto Public Library (416-395-5400). Services available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Cantonese and Mandarin.
PEOPLE PROVIDING respite care for families can contact www.respiteservices.com for information, services and more.
It's Happening runs every Friday in The Mirror. Items from local non-profit organizations should be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Please include all necessary information, especially the full address of where the event is taking place and a contact number. Submissions cannot be taken over the phone and there are no guarantees of publication. Send submissions to brcalendar@insidetoronto.com