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Saturday, Sept. 6

THE JUNCTION HOMECOMING, a welcome home picnic, will take place in Vine Avenue Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a chance to share Junction stories while reconnecting with people and celebrating 100 years. Call 416-766-3345 or 416-767-9068 for details.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

THE TORONTO DEBATING SOCIETY hosts its weekly debate at 7:30 p.m. on the topic: "This House Resolves that experience is the best teacher". The debate takes place at Swansea Town Hall Community Centre, 2nd. Floor Council Chamber, 95 Lavinia Ave. (just east of Windermere/ south of Bloor), 416-392-1954. Admission is free. All welcome. Membership is $65 per year.

Friday, Sept. 12

TORONTO UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL on Bloor Street West (between Jane and Runnymede) from Sept. 12 to Sept. 14 featuring vendor kiosks, delicious, authentic Ukrainian food and beverages, beautiful souvenirs, information booths, Ukrainian dancers, vocalists, musicians and more. Parade to take place along Bloor on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. Visit www.ukrainianfestival.com for more details.

LAMBTON HOUSE KICKS off its pub night season with the BroadBellly band at 8 p.m. Proceeds from roast beef sandwiches and beer sales go toward the restoration of the Historic Lambton House. The heritage home is located just west of the Scarlett Rd. and Dundas St. intersection,

Saturday, Sept. 13

TREE FESTIVAL in Wadsworth Park In Davenport (Laughton Avenue and Connolly Street) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. hosted by Greenhere. Learn about the greening activities in Carleton Village neighbourhood. Visit www.greenhere.ca for info.

THE RONCESVALLES POLISH Festival runs Saturday and Sunday along Roncesvalles Avenue. Join in the celebration of Polish culture which will include performances by local musicians, folk dancing, and activities for families. For more information visit www.polishfestival.ca

Sunday, Sept. 14

JOIN THE HIGH PARK Walking Tours for an informative walk about fall migratory birds with Steven Favier. Meet at the benches south of Grenadier Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Saturday, Sept. 20

THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED to a Peace Party at Another Story Bookshop on Roncesvalles Avenue between 11 a.m. and noon. Celebrate International Peace Day with writers, artists and make a peace flag.

Sunday, Sept. 21

ST. OLAVE'S CHURCH, 360 Windermere Ave., hosts Choral Evensong with the choir of St. Peter's Erindale at 4 p.m., followed by peaches and cream. AT 5 p.m. Clem Carelse, director of St. Peter's choir, with the music of his life: South Africa, King's College Cambridge and taking Canadian choirs to sing at the world's great cathedrals. Contributions are appreciated. For more details, go to www.stolaves.ca or call 416-769-5686.

THE TARAS SHEVCHENKO Museum presents the works of Jerry Prociw with a wine and cheese reception at 3:30 p.m., at 1614 Bloor St. W. Well-known in the Ukrainian community Prociw died 21 years ago. His works are presented by the museum and his widow Marie.

Saturday, Sept. 27

A BOOK SALE TAKES place at St. Martin in the Fields Church, 151 Glenlake Ave., from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parish hall.

DOVERCOURT BOYS AND GIRLS Club is celebrating its 50th year, with two days of festivities For more information please call us at 416-536-4102, or visit our website at www.dovercourtkids.com.

Ongoing

SORAUREN PARK FARMER'S MARKET runs Mondays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. until Oct. 26, at Sorauren Avenue and Wabash, rain or shine. Organized by West End Food Co-operative, it features organic produce from local farms, food from local businesses and an emphasis on educating people about food awareness.

THE HIGH PARK CHESS Club meets daily in the park, on the south side of Bloor Street where Bloor Street and Quebec Avenue meet. Games are played between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily. All ages welcome.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Self-Help Group of Toronto West holds its monthly meetings at The Centre (Romero House), 1558 Bloor St. W. on the third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The group has been meeting for over 10 years and aims to present positive tools to help members deal more effectively with the disorder. For more information call 416-410-4772 or visit www.ocdontario.org.

St. Dunstan of Canterbury Orthodox Mission meets regularly in the chapel of St. Olave's Anglican Church, Bloor at Windermere. For more information call Fr. David Belden 416-767-3579.