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Saturday, Aug. 2

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 210 hosts a grand dance in its large air-conditioned hall, at 110 Jutland St. Come for fun, friendship and great music. Cost is $5 for non members. Members are free. Ample free parking.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Seniors' Day at the Market runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Stonegate Farmers' Market for an afternoon tea, sweets and games. The Stonegate Farmers' Market is a great place to shop fresh, locally-grown food and meet your neighbours! The market runs every Tuesday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 194 Park Lawn Road, in the parking lot of the St. James' Humber Bay Anglican Church. Please call the Stonegate Community Health Centre at 416.231.7070 for more information.

Friday, Aug. 8

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION hosts its weekly Fish n' Chips night at 110 Jutland St. at 6:30 p.m. Karaoke, dancing and singing afterwards. All are welcome. Free parking.

LAKESHORE MARDI GRAS hosted by councillor Mark Grimes Aug. 8, 9 and 10 in Colonel Sam Smith Park. Live bands, games, rides, lots of food and great fun for the whole family. Visit www.lakeshoremardigras.ca for more info.

Saturday, Aug. 9

JERKFEST at Centennial Park celebrates jerk cuisine, music, family friendly entertainment and good vibes from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Adults and children free admission.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

OPENING RECEPTION of the Retrospective of the late Adrienne Arvidson, former member of the Calligraphic Arts Guild of Toronto at Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Drive. From 7 to 9 pm, in the Hall Gallery. Show continues until Aug. 31. Free admission and parking. Wheelchair Accessible. Information: 416-622-5294.

STONEGATE FARMERS' MARKET runs every Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 194 Park Lawn Road, in the parking lot of the St. James' Humber Bay Anglican Church. Featuring organic and local produce, honey, breads, sweets, entertainment and more. Please call the Stonegate Community Health Centre at 416-231-7070 for more information.

Friday, Aug. 15

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION hosts its weekly Fish n' Chips night at 110 Jutland St. at 6:30 p.m. Karaoke, dancing and singing afterwards. All are welcome. Free parking.

Saturday, Aug. 16

ST. TIMOTHY-BY-THE-HUMBER Anglican Church, 2840 Weston Rd. (north of Albion Road), host a huge garage sale today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of great deals to be had. For more information, call the church office at 416-742-1817.

Friday, Aug. 22

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION hosts its weekly Fish n' Chips night at 110 Jutland St. at 6:30 p.m. Karaoke, dancing and singing afterwards. All are welcome. Free parking.

Monday, Aug. 25

RICHVIEW UNITED CHURCH, 149 Wellesworth Dr. (at Eringate Drive), begins its weeklong Survivor Island Vacation Bible Camp today from 9 a.m. to noon for children ages five to 13. Join in for games, drama, crafts, stories, music and boat building. Registration is $10 a child for the week. Call 416-621-5030 to register.

Thursday, Aug. 28

WESTSIDE LONG TERM CARE FACILITY, 1145 Albion Rd., hosts an open house today from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a guest speakers from the Alzheimer Society and Canadian Diabetes Association.

Saturday, Sept. 6

THE ISLINGTON SENIORS' Centre at 4968 Dundas St. W., will be holding an indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Excellent prices on books, clothes, housewares, etc. For more information contact the centre at 416-231-3431.

Sunday, September 14

LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 286, hosts its monthly euchre starting at 1 p.m. at the legion, 1 Irwin Rd. Light lunch will be served. All are welcome. The legion ladies auxiliary euchre game is held the second Sunday of every month. For more information, call 416-741-9499.

Sunday, October 12

LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 286, hosts its monthly euchre starting at 1 p.m. at the legion, 1 Irwin Rd. Light lunch will be served. All are welcome. The legion ladies auxiliary euchre game is held the second Sunday of every month. For more information, call 416-741-9499.

Sunday, November 9

LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 286, hosts its monthly euchre starting at 1 p.m. at the legion, 1 Irwin Rd. Light lunch will be served. All are welcome. The legion ladies auxiliary euchre game is held the second Sunday of every month. For more information, call 416-741-9499.

Sunday, December 14

LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 286, hosts its monthly euchre starting at 1 p.m. at the legion, 1 Irwin Rd. Light lunch will be served. All are welcome. The legion ladies auxiliary euchre game is held the second Sunday of every month. For more information, call 416-741-9499.

ONGOING

THE GATEHOUSE CHILD Abuse Investigation Support Site at Kipling/Lakeshore needs mentors to provide informal emotional support to adults who have experienced childhood abuse. House Cleaners are needed to carry out basic household duties to maintain safe, clean environment at this historical home. All volunteers must be age 18. Contact Denise Bondy at 416-255-5900, ext. 224 or ghvolunteercoord@yahoo.ca

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. West, offers lunch every Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call 416-255-4535.

WEST TORONTO SHYNESS and Social Anxiety Support Group meets 4 p.m. every Sunday at Church of Resurrection, 3700 Bloor Street West, next to Islington subway station. For more information call 416-233-1508 or go to torontosocialphobia.tripod.com

NORTH KIPLING COMMUNITY Centre, 2 Rowntree Rd., has free Sahaja Yoga Meditation at 6 p.m. in Spanish and at 7 p.m. in English every Wednesday. Learn how to meditate and see amazing benefits. Call 416-566-1095 for information.

REXDALE WOMEN'S CENTRE, 23 Westmore Dr. Suite 307, addresses a wide range of issues facing low-income and immigrant women living in Rexdale. Programs are designed to help women and their dependents integrate and settle in the community. All services offered by the centre are free. Please call 416-745-0062 for more information.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 101, 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. West, welcomes everyone to their Friday night dances starting at 8 p.m. Call 416-255-4535.

THE FRANKLIN HORNER Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave., hosts bid euchre every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.

COME OUT AND join the 333rd Beaver Colony every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Fun for children 5 to 8 years old (co-ed). Get a start on your scouting career. Contact: Sue or Scott at 416-521-7436 or e-mail hawkeye1@sympatico.ca or ghostlyrider@sympatico.ca. Visit www.scouts.ca and click on Beavers for details.

REXDALE REBUILD OUTREACH Programs and Education is recruiting male or female community members over 18 years old to join monthly committee meetings. RROPE is a non-profit organization featuring women's health programs. Meetings are third Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. No professional or medical experience needed. If you enjoy meeting people and planning, come out to enjoy refreshments and other incentives. For more information, contact Jennifer Desmond at 905-339-2534 or jdesmond_rrope@hotmail.com.

ARE YOU FLUENT in English and interested in making new friends? CultureLink is looking for volunteers for the Host Program, a one-on-one matching program which facilitates friendship between newcomers and volunteers. People are matched for four to six months on the basis of gender, age, and residential location. Practising English, social activities, sharing culture, special events and more are a part of this important and fulfilling community program. For more information, call 416-588-6288 ext. 210.

ETOBICOKE PARENT SUPPORT Group meets Thursday evenings. This non-denominational self-support group with trained leaders, helps parents of children who are in trouble at home, at school or with the law, abusive or taking drugs. A member of Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario (APSGO). We meet in the basement of the church at 3962 Bloor St. W. For more information, call 416-742-1386 or go to www.apsgo.ca.

DRUG PROBLEM? NARCOTICS Anonymous can help. Call 416-236-8956 or visit www.torontona.org

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 210, 110 Jutland St., host a fish and chips dinner every Friday night at 7 p.m. followed by karaoke and dancing. Every Saturday will be home to dancing from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

TROUBLED BY DRINKING? Al-Anon can Help. Call 416-410-3809 or visit on-line at www.al-anon.ca

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES NEEDS YOU. Volunteers are needed weekdays in Etobicoke and West Toronto. Service groups are welcome to apply. Please call 416-313-4641 or 1-800-701-7803 ext. 4641 for more details.

SCOTTISH OLD-TIME DANCING FOR ADULTS, come enjoy formation dancing in squares, circles, and around the room. Dances taught include The Dashing White Sergeant, Gay Gordons, The Military Two Step, and The Lancers and Quadrilles. A wonderful way to promote an active, healthy lifestyle. It is also a great environment for meeting new people. Held every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Weston Presbyterian Church, 11 Cross St. For more information call Georgina Finlay at 416-244-6874.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS ETOBICOKE Abundance 7 Prosperity group meets every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. with a Visions meeting afterwards. Located at Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd. For more information call 416-789-9776 or go to www.debtoranonymous.ca

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 3 holds a cribbage tournament every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 150 8th Street. Everyone welcome.

TROUBLE CONTROLLING YOUR DIET? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous(FA) provides a free twelve step recovery program for people with a variety of eating disorders. Food obsession, over-eating, under-eating and bulimia will be addressed. Meetings held every saturday from 10:30 a.m. until noon at 27 Castelfield Avenue. For more information call Dan at 416-456-0110 or visit www.foodaddicts.org