Mirror photo/MIKE POCHWAT

Canadian race car driver Kelly Williams offers some car care tips during a clinic held Wednesday, May 14 at the George S. Syme Seniors Centre.

Guardian photo/ALESSANDRO GAROFA

John Styropoulos, 4, indulges in the chocolate fountain as Mount Dennis residents enjoy the Mount Dennis Summit and Chocolate Festival Saturday, May 10.

Guardian photo/BRENT LEWIN

Rosi Hadzitepros, 11, wanders the grounds of St. John's Cemetery on the Humber during the Mount Dennis Jane's Walk Sunday, May 11.

Photo/BRENT LEWIN

Simon Chaimberlin describes the historical background of St. John's Cemetery on the Humber during the Mount Dennis Jane's Walk Sunday, May 11.

Photo/BRENT LEWIN

Ben Mirabelli (Class of 83) shows his daughters Bella, 6, left, and Victoria, 8, his old stomping grounds during the Oakwood Collegiate 100th anniversary celebration at the school May 3.

Photo/BRENT LEWIN

Libby Campbell, class of '51, is surprised upon seeing a former classmate during the Oakwood Collegiate 100th Anniversary celebration at the school May 3.

Photo/NICOLA BETTS

Oakwood C.I. has created an onsite museum to celebrate its 100 years of operation. Gathered are some of the founders, librarian Julie Martin, former teacher Steve Muystra, superintendent Rauda Dickinson, principal Renata Gonsalves, vice-principal...

Guardian photo/ALESSANDRO GAROFA

Kari Vandervwaag, left, and Amy Sigil, of Unmata Bellydance Troupe, lead a workshop during the International Bellydance Conference of Canada event held at the Hungarian-Canadian Cultural Centre Saturday.

Photo/ALESSANDRO GAROFALO

Paige Heyworth, 1, gets early lessons for a clean earth from mom Meghan Dillon as members of the Mount Dennis Community Association participated in Spring Clean Up Day at Eglinton Flats April 26.

Photo/ALESSANDRO GAROFALO

John Beltrame didn't let the recent TTC strike stop him as he and his trusty steed, Rocky, could be seen trotting along Caledonia Road past Lawrence Avenue up to Caledonia Park on April 26.

BRIEFS

Racing legend purchases Toronto Grand Prix

The Toronto Indy is coming back to the city but not until next summer.

Racing legend Michael Andretti and his partner Kim Green, who run Andretti Green Promotions, have purchased the assets of the Grand Prix Association of Toronto, the organization that operated the Toronto event.

The Toronto Indy was cancelled this year when Champ Car was folded into the Indy Racing League and could not accommodate the event in its schedule.

Seven-time Toronto Indy winner Andretti and Green have created a wholly owned Canadian company called Andretti Green Toronto to operate the event. An IndyCar Toronto series is already in the works for summer 2009.

The official announcement was made Thursday in Indianapolis.

Lori's Legacy Walkathon a huge success

The 9th annual Lori's Legacy Walkathon - until this year known as the Lori's Room Walkathon - hosted by St. Joseph's Heath Centre Foundation raised more than $70,000 in support of cancer care at the hospital.

It's been 12 years since Lorna-Lynn - "Lori" to her family and friends, succumbed to cancer at the age of 35.

The fund - now the legacy fund, to date has raised close to $1 million for the treatment of cancer at St. Joseph's, refurbishing more than 20 patient rooms and expanding and renovating the chemotherapy clinic. It continues to support the advancement of the cancer treatment environment through research, treatment improvements, new facilities, and education.

For more information, visit www.foundation.stjoe.on.ca

TTC looking for a few good artists

You're invited to have your art displayed on TTC transit shelters.

Practising, professional visual artists are invited to submit their credentials for a two-stage competition that will see artwork on the rooftops of 24 transit shelters on the newly constructed dedicated light transit right-of-way along St. Clair Avenue West.

After artist credentials are reviewed by an independent jury who will determine the finalists, each finalist will be required, for a fee, to produce a detailed proposal to be adjudicated by the same jury.

Deadline for credentials is June 6.

Visit www.toronto.ca/ttc for details.

Workshop helps pinpoint counterfeit bills

An increase in counterfeiting activity, mainly in the Greater Toronto Area, has prompted The Bank of Canada and the Toronto Police Service to remind people to pay close attention to their bank notes.

The Bank of Canada is hosting a hands-on bank note authentication workshop on May 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Bay Room of the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto at 475 Yonge Street.

People wishing to participate in the free workshop are asked to register by calling 1-888-513-8212 no later than May 16.

TCDSB holds trades fair

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) invites students and parents to their first Industry Information Trades Fair next week.

The fair, organized in partnership with local industry and community colleges, is aimed at raising awareness of the many career choices open to students in the skilled trades.

Guest speakers, including Paul Daly of Divine Design and Lesia Burlack of Foodies television show along with more than two dozen trade representatives, will be on hand to speak with students interested in pursuing workplace or apprenticeships in the trades.

The fair will take place on Thursday, May 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Montecassino Place, 3700 Chesswood Dr. (at Sheppard Avenue West) in Downsview.

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