It's Happening in Scarborough

November 25, 2009

Wednesday, Nov. 25

YOUTH BOOK CLUB running at Kennedy Eglinton library branch called Get Lit, for book lovers to discuss favourite books and improve their literacy and English skills. Open to boys and girls aged of 12 to 17 and continues every Wednesday to Dec. 16, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Library is at 2380 Eglinton Ave., west of Kennedy Road. Call 416-396-8924.

SWEET ADELINES, SCARBOROUGH Chorus, women's four-part harmony, is looking for women who love to sing. Weekly practices are 7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Church, the southwest corner of Warden and Finch. Call Harriet at 905-420-9623 or Jessie at 416-431-1403.

Thursday, Nov. 26

BIRCH CLIFF PUBLIC School Christmas Bazaar, 1650 Kingston Rd. at Birchcliff, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the gym. Local artists and vendors, handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind gifts, bake sale, silent auction, raffle baskets and more. Email icfavaro@rogers.com

CONGRESS OF BLACK Women of Canada, Scarborough Chapter, monthly meeting at Holy Spirit Catholic School, 3530 Sheppard Ave., 7 to 9 p.m. Membership open to women 16 years and older. Call 416-274-2748 or 416-299-3837.

THE CANTERBURY PLAYERS theatre group of St. Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 Lawson Rd., presents "Wife Begins at Forty," a comedy in two acts by Arne Sultan, Earl Barret and Ray Cooney; today, Saturday and Sunday. Curtain is 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Optional pre-show dinner at 6 p.m. for $15. Reserve at 416-283-1844.

CHINE DRIVE PUBLIC School Boutique Night, 51 Chine Dr., south of Kingston Road, east of Midland, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

WRITING WORKSHOP FOR Beginners by freelance writer Stephanie Dickison, who will be selling copies of her new book "The 30 Second Commute: A Non-Fiction Comedy About Writing and Working From Home." At Morningside library branch, 4279 Lawrence Ave., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 416-396-8881 to register.

Friday, Nov. 27

SCARBOROUGH ADVISORY COMMITTEE for Community Services is hosting a $5 chicken dinner for seniors at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd., with live entertainment, starting at 4 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling 416-396-4048.

WOMEN'S INFORMATION FAIR hosted by Women's Place, 1 to 4 p.m. at Malvern Town Centre, 31 Tapscott Rd. Call 416-293-4664 for details or to arrange for a table.

Saturday, Nov. 28

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 3159 Lawrence Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home baking, crafts, books, silent auction, tea room.

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL TEA at St. Crispin's Church, 77 Craiglee Dr., noon to 2 p.m. Light lunch $5, gift boutique and surprise draws.

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Old Kingston Rd., Advent Bazaar with soup luncheon and bake sale, noon to 3 p.m. Call 416-284-5922.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT Melville Presbyterian Church, 70 Old Kingston Rd. in West Hill, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, bake table, tea room, books, knitting, jewelry, cosmetics, silent auction and more. Call 416-283-3703.

COMMUNITY CLOTHING SHOP at Rosewood Church of the Nazarene, 657 Milner Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pick out gently used or new clothes for the whole family for free. Bring your own shopping bags.

BACH CHILDREN'S CHORUS in concert at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or call 416-267-8267.

MEN'S MINGLE HOSTED by Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, 2501 Warden Ave., 8:30 to 10 a.m. A time for men to gather over light refreshments and hear speaker Larry Willard, publisher and founding partner, Faith Family Book Store. All men welcome.

Sunday, Nov. 29

SCARBORO VILLAGE SINGERS present "The Spirit of Christmas" at the Church of St. George (Anglican), 3765 St. Clair Ave. at Brimley, 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, children under 18 get in free. Tickets at the door. For details, call the church at 416-267-3962.

TRI-CITY GOSPEL MEN'S Chorus comes to Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. 7 p.m. More than 100 men from Ontario singing barbershop in an evening of song and humour. Free-will offering for local mission and homeless. For details, call the church at 416-699-3084.

BENGALI SOCIAL CLUB Eid Al-Adha event, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Action for Neighbourhood Change offices, 202 Markham Rd. at Eglinton. Refreshments and children's activities provided.

Monday, Nov. 30

TOASTMASTERS SPEAKERS CLUB hosts a free workshop at Wexford United Church, 2102 Lawrence Ave., east of Warden, 7 to 9:15 p.m. The group helps people speak more effectively at work and in public. Contact Katya Ermakovich at 416-439-9544 or katiepilot@hotmail.com

MALVERN ACTION FOR Neighbourhood Change hosts a business community network meeting, with a guest speaker and facilitator, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Newcomer Services for Youth Centre in Malvern Town Centre, 31 Tapscott Rd. Light dinner provided. If your business would like to take part, contact Thiva Paramsothy at 416-284-6005, ext. 35 or tparamsothy@mfrc.org

PULSE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP Awards for Art, presented by the Scarborough Arts Council. You could win a scholarship, have your artwork featured in two group exhibitions. Deadline is today for submissions from secondary students based in east Toronto. For an application form contact 416 698-7322 or programs@scarborougharts.com; Visit www.scarborougharts.com

Tuesday, Dec. 1

CARIBBEAN DIABETES CHAPTER meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church of the Nativity, 10 Sewells Rd., near Neilson and Sheppard. Topic is sexual dysfunction in diabetes. Free. Call 416-987-0339.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

SCARBOROUGH ARTS COUNCIL hosts Professional Practice Series Workshop 2: The Big Picture - When it comes to securing exhibitions, commissions, grants and clients, if you can't photograph your artwork at a professional level, no one will take your portfolio seriously; led by David McClyment, 7 to 9 p.m., 1859 Kingston Rd. Cost $20 ($15 for SAC members). Registration required; contact programs@scarborougharts.com or 416-698-7322. Visit www.scarborougharts.com

TRUSTEE GARY CRAWFORD hosts a forum in Ward 18, Scarborough South West, with guest speaker Dr. Chris Spence, TDSB director of education, 7 to 9 p.m. at Birchmount Park C.I. 3663 Danforth Ave. Light supper and refreshments provided. Call Helen Watling at 416-393-8815 by Friday, Nov. 27 to arrange babysitting and to RSVP.

Thursday, Dec. 3

THE CENTRE FOR Information and Community Services is holding a free workshop on starting a small business in Canada, at Morningside library, 4279 Lawrence Ave., 5:30 to 7 p.m. To register, call the library at 416-396-8881 (416-707-8259 for Urdu Library Settlement Worker).

MALVERN ACTION FOR Neighbourhood Change hosts a safety meeting for residents, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Newcomer Services for Youth Centre in Malvern Town Centre, 31 Tapscott Rd. Topics include conducting safety audits, establishing a neighbourhood watch and walk safe program and understanding crisis response. Light dinner provided. Contact Thiva Paramsothy at 416-284-6005, ext. 35 or tparamsothy@mfrc.org

Announcements

MYSTIC HORIZONS, AN art exhibit by Dara Aram at Cedar Ridge Gallery, 224 Confederation Dr., until Dec. 4. Call 416-396-4026 for gallery hours.

WEST HILL - HIGHLAND Creek Lions Club has vendor tables available for its craft and gift sale, Saturday, Dec. 5 at Heron Park Community Center, 292 Manse Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 416-282-7202. Visit www.lionsclub.ca

KIWANIS AKTION CLUB is expanding with a new club in Scarborough offering leadership and volunteer opportunities for youth and adults living with a disability. To attend an information meeting, contact the Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough at 416-281-0262 or visit www.aktionclub.org

Volunteers

BE A FRIEND or mentor to newcomers through the Host Program, designed to help newcomers overcome the stress of moving to a new country by matching them with volunteers who are familiar with Canadian ways. Each match is expected to meet for one to two hours a week for at least six months. Those interested can contact Rose Chiu at the Centre for Information and Community Services of Ontario, at 416-293-4565, ext 117 or r.chiu@cicscanada.com

THE DISTRESS CENTRES team provides emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, and is looking for volunteers. Comprehensive training provided. Call 416-439-0744 or visit www.torontodistresscentre.com

WARDEN WOODS COMMUNITY Centre is looking for sewing instructors. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 153.

WARDEN WOODS COMMUNITY Centre is looking for Meals on Wheels drivers and runners. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 153.

VHA HOME HEALTHCARE, a non-profit agency with a satellite office in Scarborough, seeks volunteers to visit families with children 0 to six years old in their homes. Call 416-489-2500, ext. 4327 or email rwirt@vha.ca

KIDS ON THE Block disability awareness program seeks volunteer puppeteers. No experience necessary, training is provided. Call 416-964-9095 or email info@kidsontheblocktoronto.com

WEST SCARBOROUGH SENIORS CLUB needs helpers for its lunch and shopping programs. Call Lavanya Savari at 416-755-9215, ext. 226.

THE ALS SOCIETY of Ontario is looking for support volunteers to contribute to the emotional, psychosocial and spiritual well-being of clients and their caregivers. This support can be done a couple of hours per week from home at your own convenience once training is completed. Contact Louise at 416-227-2252 or louise@alsont.ca

Ongoing

COMPUTER CLASSES AT St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre: introduction to computers, introduction to Internet and browsers, CD recording and photo uploading, Windows Movie Maker, computer hardware and security, Facebook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Space is limited. To register, call 416-493-3333; visit www.splc.ca for details. St. Paul's is at 3333 Finch Ave.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., near Midland and Sheppard hosts karaoke Wednesdays 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fridays 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sundays 3 to 8 p.m. Also, Saturday nights we have a DJ or live entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Call 416-293-0872.

SCOUTING REGISTRATION FOR Beavers (ages 5 to 7), Cubs (8 to 10), Scouts (10 to 14), Venturers (15 to 17). To find a group near you call Tracy at 416-282-8116 or visit www.scouts.ca and enter your postal code.

ESL CLASSES AT Grace Church, 447 Port Union Rd., free, Saturdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting today. Call 416-284-8424.

BIRKDALE SENIORS SATURDAY Night Dance Club at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd., between Brimley and Midland. Admission $6. Every Saturday; doors open at 7 p.m. Guests, singles, couples welcome.

NORTH STAR CRICKET Club indoor practice, 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays at Markham and Finch for ages seven to 17. Fee is $7.50. Call 416-556-5684 or email nscc@nscricket.net

BRIMLEY BOWLING LEAGUE is looking for men and women to join a five-pin league Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Brimley Bowl, Brimley and Eglinton. Dances, euchre nights and banquet. Call Carm at 416-431-8663.

AGINCOURT BOWLING LEAGUE is looking for men and women to join a five-pin league Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, Victoria Park and Ellesmere. Contact 416-283-9776 or bhinton@sympatico.ca

SCARBOROUGH TUESDAY PROBUS Club, a social club for retired and semi-retired men and women, meets the third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Call Pat Ison at 416-751-8436 for location and info.

CEDARETTE LADIES BOWLING League is looking for new bowlers on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Brimley Bowl, 2644 Eglinton Ave. Call Glenna at 416-266-4304.

BRIMLEY BOWL TREVERTON Park League is looking for lady bowlers to play Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Call Carol at 416-757-9227.

PREGNANCY CARE CENTRE offers compassionate and non-judgemental support, assistance and information to anyone facing an unexpected pregnancy. All services are confidential and provided free of charge. The Scarborough office is at 7601 Sheppard Ave. at Morningside. Call 416-229-2607 or visit www.pregnancycarecentre.org

FREE COMPUTER COURSES for beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert, available to youth 12 plus and adults, at 1275 Morningside Ave., Unit 5. To register, call Malvern Rouge Valley Youth Services at 416-284-9369. Visit www.oneblockatatime.net

WEXFORD LADIES BOWLING League seeks ladies to join five-pin league on Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, Parkway Plaza, 67 Ellesmere Ave., at Victoria Park. Cost $13 per week. Call 416-445-4804.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Fridays at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Rd. Children five to 12 years at 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; adults 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. No experience necessary. Call Betty Baker at 416-286-9755.

CAMPUS TOURS AT University of Toronto - Scarborough: meet students and faculty, tour the college, preview lectures, learn about programs. Visit www.utoronto.ca/fallcampusdays for details. Call 416-978-5000.

SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS MUSIC, a not-for-profit organization based at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., near Scarborough Golf Club Road, offers piano, guitar and rhythm skills lessons for children in grades 1 to 6, $2 to $7 per class, 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call 416-266-8352 to register.

TAKE OFF POUNDS Sensibly (TOPS) meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Cedarbrae Collegiate, on Markham Road south of Lawrence Avenue. All welcome to join. For details, call Doreen at 416-438-8605.

KNITTING CLASSES AT Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct. Come with your own project or choose a pattern; Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Free. A volunteer sewing instructor is also needed. Call Rebecca at 416-694-1138, ext. 132.

SCARBOROUGH SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB meets every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at 140 Commander Blvd. New members welcome; for those 55 and older. Cost is $10 per person. Club runs to June. Call Harold at 416-431-5059.

SWING DANCE LESSONS offered Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. First lesson free, session of five costs $35, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., near Midland and Sheppard. Call 416-447-9774.

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF University Women meets at Knox United Church Education Centre, 2569 Midland Ave., 7:30 p.m. Woman interested in fellowship, service to the community and interest groups are welcome. Meetings are the third Monday of every month. Visit http://cfuw-scar.tripod.com/

CLUB SOLOS DANCE for singles and couples every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to midnight at Cedarbrooke Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd. Refreshments, dress code. Call Pat at 416-447-1537.

TIME FOR WEE Ones, a free parenting and play group running Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Rosewood Church of the Nazarene, 657 Milner Ave. Call 416-298-9932.

GOLDEN YEARS GROUP for visually impaired or blind, first Wednesday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call Ellen at 416-438-2403.

GOLDEN MILE SENIORS League seeks new members for 10-pin bowling, every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Kennedy Bowl, on Kennedy Road near Lawrence Avenue. Call 416-431-3918 to sign up.

BOWLERS NEEDED FOR senior 10-pin league Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Kennedy Bowl, Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue. Call Ken at 416-284-4800.

BOWLERS NEEDED FOR five-pin mixed bowling league on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, for 55 years plus. Call 416-724-5162

PIN UPS BOWLING League (ladies aged 55 to 90) seeks new members to play Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Parkway Plaza. Call Norma at 905-420-7389.

YWCA TEEN MOTHERS program runs every Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2041 McCowan Rd. at Road Rouge Valley Ontario Early Years Centre. TTC tickets, dinner and childcare provided. This free program is for girls who are pregnant or parenting and between the ages of 14 and 22. To register, contact Amy at 416-266-1232, ext 30.

A NON-PROFIT GROUP focussing on Hindi arts and culture (including Bollywood songs) at amateur/beginner level is being formed for mature adults. Anyone interested in joining can contact PK Jain at 416-281-1817 after 7 p.m.

SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY DIABETES program, held by West Hill Community Services, serves adults with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes living in Scarborough; free, flexible appointment times and locations, individual counseling and group education in several languages. Call 416-847-4160.

MOEEN CENTRE FOR physically disabled and developmentally challenged young adults (21 and older) offers a day program, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 551 Kennedy Rd. Call 416-264-5809 or 416-424-4026. Visit www.moeencentre.org

YWCA MOM AND baby program runs Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to noon for mothers and infants aged 0 to 12 months. Weekly themes, resources, games and songs; share experiences with other mothers. To register, call Maria at 416-266-1232, ext. 22. All programs are free and include a healthy snack.

PLAYING WITH RAINBOWS program for young Tamil women who are permanent residents or convention refugees between 13 and 24 years, focuses on managing stress and anxiety, explores the phenomenon of war and media, teaches coping strategies, enhances self-esteem and self-care. Takes place at YWCA Toronto, 3090 Kingston Rd. at McCowan Road. Call 416-266-0303.

SCARBOROUGH TWILIGHT ROTARY meets at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Call 416-460-0193.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS Tuesdays for networking, meal and guest speaker: 7 to 8:30 a.m., noon to 1:45 p.m. and 6 to 7:45 p.m. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS noon to 1:45 p.m. every Wednesday for networking, meal and guest speaker. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS Thursdays for networking, meal and guest speaker: 6:30 to 8 p.m. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 617 Dambusters holds a country music jam session at 8 p.m. at 937 Warden Ave., north of Eglinton. Everyone welcome; takes place every Friday evening. Call 416-755-2559.

FREE KNITTING CLASSES every Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m. at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct., near Warden and St. Clair avenues. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 160.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS Thursdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. for networking, meal and guest speaker. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA area counsellor John Lingerfelter visits the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 at 45 Lawson Rd. in Highland Creek on the second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. If you are a veteran or a spouse of a veteran or know of one who may require assistance, come out so that any concerns or questions may be discussed confidentially. You do not have to be a Legion member to obtain assistance. Contact John Bow, Branch 258 Service Officer, at 416-439-6085.

FREE LINC ENGLISH classes offered to landed immigrants and convention refugees 18 years and older, through the CICS LINC Centre; full-time, part-time, day and evening and weekend classes from basic to Level 5. TTC tokens and childcare provided. All clients must be assessed. To register, call 416-299-8118, ext. 0 or drop by 4002 Sheppard Ave., Unit 501, at Kennedy Road.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE (West Hill Community Services) offers programs for children, newborn to six years, and their parent/caregiver, as well as a resource lending library. Drop in to 4110 Lawrence Ave. or call 416-847-4150.

CATHOLIC CROSSCULTURE SERVICES has opened Settlement Integration Place to serve newcomers with their settlement needs at Markington Plaza, 3227 Eglinton Ave. E., Unit 135. Call 416-266-7200.

THE YWCA GIRLS Centre at Kingston and McCowan roads offers a free program for girls aged eight to 11 where they can talk about healthy friendships, gain independence, make new friends and have fun. The STEPS program is every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and includes dinner and snacks. To register, call Ashley at 416-266-1232, ext. 31.

CONVERSATION CIRCLES OFFERED every Wednesday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., by YWCA Jump for girls aged 13 to 24 who are permanent residents or convention refugees wanting to improve their English. Homework tutoring available; TTC fare and refreshments provided. At 3090 Kingston Rd., at McCowan Road, Suite 205. To register, call 416-266-0303.

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES for permanent residents at Aldebrain LINC Centre, 2155 Lawrence Ave. E. Program runs 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, Levels 1 to 7. Childcare and transportation assistance available. Call 416-750-2070.

KNOX NEARLY NEW shop is open Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., offering gently used clothing for the entire family, at Knox Christian Centre, 2569 Midland Ave. Parking in the back. Call 416-293-4424.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS, A 12-step self-help group to assist people living with unsolved problems, meets every Wednesday at Burrows Hall, 1081 Progress Ave., at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Muriel at 905-723-2035.

SCARBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO Club is interested in passing on the ham radio hobby to anyone who would like to learn about emergency radio communication. The non-profit group offers a course on radio operating practices, regulations and electronics theory to prepare for the Industry Canada examination, weekly on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave. E. Course material will be available for purchase upon registration. Visit online at www.ve3we.org or e-mail membership@ve3we.org.

FREE PARENTING PROGRAMS, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd. Learn about parenting styles, child development, practical discipline, communication strategies, ways to build your child's self-esteem and much more. To register, call 416-266-1232.

MOMS AND TOTS early years programs, twice a week, St. Joseph's Church, 200 Morrish Rd., for infants to five years of age. Call Barbara at 416-283-4116.

PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT SERVICES Ontario hosts a support group the first and third Thursday of the month in the Port Union and Lawrence Avenue East area. Call 905-472-1807 to register.

SCARBOROUGH INVESTMENT CLUB meets the third Tuesday of every month to learn, discuss and invest in the stock market, $25 per month, YMCA, 230 Town Centre Ct., 6:30 p.m. Call 416-759-1219.

ARISING WOMEN'S PLACE and the Trillium Foundation offer a weekly exercise program of yoga and belly-dancing for women and young girls, The East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave. E., Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-281-6662 to register or visit www.arisingwomenplace.org.

SWING DANCE LESSONS, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., $35 for five lessons, first lesson free. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. Call 416-447-9774.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES for women, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct., near Warden and St. Clair avenues. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 160 or 124.

STRENGTH TO WALK In Freedom Together, SWIFT, is a free self-help group for those with marital problems, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and anger management. The group meets Monday evenings at Kennedy Nursing Lodge, 1400 Kennedy Rd., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to all age groups and walks of life. Call 905-707-5691.

MOM AND BABY program, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd., for moms with babies, newborn to 12 months old. Sing songs, play games, make and take home toys, discuss how babies grow and learn and share information with other moms. To register, call 416-266-1232, ext. 22.

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

SENIOR EUCHRE, 55 plus, Thursdays, 12:30 to 3:15 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call 416-396-4069.

YOUTH AND FAMILY counselling program, Malvern Family Resource Centre. Call 416-284-4654, ext. 28.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC, Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1321 Neilson Rd. Every second Tuesday. Appointments are private and confidential. Call 416-281-1376.

AL-ANON HOSTS daily and nightly support meetings for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Call 416-410-3809 for meeting location closest to your community.

It's Happening runs Wednesdays in The Scarborough Mirror and covers Thursday until the following Wednesday. Items from local, non-profit organizations should be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Please include all necessary information, including the exact address, street name and number and nearest intersection. Submissions cannot be taken over the phone, but can be emailed to sccalendar@insidetoronto.com or fax to 416-493-6190.