Sunday, Jan. 27WESTON SILVER BAND'S 87th birthday concert, Don Bosco Catholic Secondary, auditorium, 2 St. Andrews Blvd., 3 p.m., tickets available at the door, adults $20, students/seniors $15, children under 12 years of age, free. For tickets or more information call 416-249-6553 or visit www.westonsilverband.ca
Monday, Jan. 28
ROSELANDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY monthly meeting, topic: 'what's hot and what's not in the world of plants,' Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., 7:30 p.m. Call 416-604-2123.
Volunteers
SURVEY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, The Daily Bread Food Bank's annual survey of those who rely on food banks. Results are used to advocate for change by pressuring government and building public support. Survey volunteers are needed to conduct questionnaires in food banks across the GTA between February and early April. A special need exists for volunteers who speak a language in addition to English. Must be at least 17 years old. Contact Daily Bread Food Bank at 416-203-0050, ext. 288 or e-mail richardm@dailybread.ca for more information.
ORGAN AND PIANO players wanted to volunteer at St. Clair West Services for Seniors. Call Lise at 416-787-2114, ext. 207.
DRIVERS NEEDED TO deliver meals, transport clients for Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc. Your own car is an asset. Gas reimbursement. Call Silvana at 416-249-7946. ST. CLAIR WEST SERVICES for Seniors needs volunteer drivers, positions available Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must have your own car. Call Lise at 416-787-2114, ext. 207.
Announcements
PEN THE STORY of your life at writing workshop held at York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. Call 416-245-4395.
READING CONTEST FOR kids, Toronto Public Library, Weston Branch, 2 King St. For every children's book that is checked out, receive a ballot to enter the library's contest. Winners to be announced in June. For more information, call the branch at 416-394-1016.
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 for more information.
WESTON SILVER BAND alumni invited to participate in special concert marking the 87th anniversary of the band. The concert takes place Jan. 27. Call 416-249-6553 or visit www.westonsilverband.ca for more information.
YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., registration for January classes being accepted, including dancercise, yoga, pilates, belly dance and Latin line dance. Call 416-245-4395.
Ongoing
HOT LUNCHES SERVED Mondays and Wednesdays, 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.
SUBSIDY AVAILABLE FOR Hot Meals On Wheels through Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc. Call Laura at 416-249-7946.
GET FIT FOR FREE, walking club, Sunday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., meet at Coffee Time, Ray Avenue and Weston Road. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Bring a water bottle. Visit www.piczo.com/mountdenniscommunity or call 416-884-4791.
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, 11, 12 and 13 Divisions, pick up an application at any police station or call Luisa Brown at 416-808-1235.
INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED PROFESSIONALS, upgrade language, technical skills, employment preparation, paid internships. 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 for more information.
FREE TEEN MOVIES for youths aged 13 to 17, Weston Library, 2 King St., first Monday of each month at 4 p.m. Call 416-394-1016.
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.
BONE BUILDERS, STRETCH and tone and osteoporosis fitness classes by York West Seniors, 1901 Weston Rd. Call 416-245-4395.
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., with 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 MIC 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 help line at 416-239-0096.
It's Happening runs weekly in the York Guardian. The free listings are for non-profit organizations only. Submissions, which are not taken over the phone, must include the exact address, street name and number, nearest intersection and postal code of the event. Submissions must be received at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. There is no guarantee the item will appear. Visit www.insidetoronto.com for a complete calendar listing. Send submissions to ykcalendar@insidetoronto.com.