It's Happening - Etobicoke
SENIORS ARE INVITED to audition for the Seniors Stars national competition. Auditions take place at Scarlett Heights Retirement Residence from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Friday, May 30
BLAME IT ON THE MUSIC, presented by the Harmony Singers of Etobicoke, one of Toronto's longest-running community choirs. With special guests, vocalist Amy Smith and violinist Blake Pouliot. 8 p.m. at Martin Gove United Church, 75 Pergola Rd. Saturday performance also begins at 8 p.m. Tickets $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. Children under 10 free. Call Harvey Patterson at 416-239-5821 or visit www.theharmoneysingers.ca
Fish n' Chips FRIDAY takes place at the ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 210, 110 Jutland St. at 6:30 p.m. with karaoke, dancing and fun for everyone, every Friday. Daily lunches also served.
Saturday, May 31
HUGE GARAGE SALE, BARBECUE and silent auction to raise funds for a well in Guatemala at Richview Baptist Church, 1548 Kipling Ave, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saleable items, including books, clothes and toys, will be received at the church's Clement Street entrance every Sunday in May from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and every Tuesday from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
LADIES BRUNCH at Humbervale Park Baptist Church, 763 Royal York Rd. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a presentation by The Potter's House. Call 416-231-6483.
ALDERWOOD LIBRARY CELEBRATES 50 years of serving the community enjoy a display of photos of the library from past to present during the open house from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information call the branch at 416-394-5310.
THE WOMEN'S GUILD and the Helping Hands of Mimico Presbyterian Church (119 Mimico Ave.) will be holding a Spring sale at the Church. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be books, linens, notions, attic treasures, toys, household items and much more. As always there will be a bake table. The Helping Hands will be selling their famous "Back Bacon on a bun," hotdogs, and doughnuts. The church is wheelchair accessible.
THE ETOBICOKE CENTENNIAL CHOIR Harris Loewen, Music Director presents: Choral Pleasures - From Madrigals to Mancini Conductor: Harris at 8 p.m., Royal York Road United Church (851 Royal York Rd.) Tickets are $20, general admission. Tickets available at the door, or call 416-239-1131, ext. 49 to pre-order.
ANNUAL SPRING FAIR and barbecue takes place at the Church of St. Wilfrid (315 Kipling Ave.), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors are welcome. If interested in renting a table, call 416 621-9300.
St.Giles Kingsway Presbyterian Church, (15 Lambeth Rd.) is holding a Talegate sale from 9 a.m. to l p.m. in the parking lot. For more information or to rent a space call 416-614-9848.
A YARD SALE FOR THE CURE takes place at the Kingsway ReMax office (270 The Kingsway) from 8 a.m. to noon.
Sunday, June 1
A DAY AT THE RACES in support of the Canadian Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Society starts at noon. Enjoy a buffet lunch in the Northern Dancer Room and an afternoon of racing and a silent auction. All proceeds go to research. Tickets are $85. Call 416-440-0917 or e-mail us at pbcsociety@yahoo.ca for information and order form.
royal canadian legion Branch 286 invites the public to an afternoon of free entertainment, "Remembering Vera Lynn" at its 11 Irwin Rd. hall. Barbara Sangur sings Vera's songs with piano accompaniment. All are welcome.
A walk for CARMELINA'S HOME takes place at Centennial Park. All funds go towards supporting women struggling with addiction. Check in is at 11 a.m. For more information call Martin Riley at 416-237-1992.
Wednesday, June 4
Franklin Horner Community Centre (432 Horner Ave.) presents The Twilight Cabaret, a Smile Theatre Production at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $3 for members, $5 non-members. Refreshments after the show. For more information, please call 416-252-6822.
LEARN ABOUT NUTRITION with Naturopathic Doctor Nahid Ahmedzadeh (BSc) as he discusses how you can help treat osteoporosis through diet at the Brentwood Library (36 Brentwood Rd. N.) To register call 416-394-5240.
Saturday, June 7
THISTLETOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE (925 Albion Rd. )is holding a Flea Market at its 25th Annual Village Green Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your treasures and bargains. For further details call 416-394-8717.
A SUSTAINABILITY FAIR takes place at the Unitarian Fellowship of Northwest Toronto, 55 St. Phillips Rd. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a number of exhibitors and vendors, presentations, activities for children and lots of delicious food. Admission is free. Find out how to live more sustainably. Visit www.unitarian.ca/gta
Sunday, June 8
HAIRCUTS by DONATION will be offered up at Salon Absolute (5468 Dundas St. W.) to support the Canadian Cancer Society from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will also feature a live band, barbecue, car wash, and giveaways.
The VICTORIA SCHOLARS MEN'S Ensemble presents a show at Our Lady of Sorrows Church (3055 Bloor St. W.) at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $25, seniors and students pay $20. For details call 416-761-7776.
