It's Happening - East York

July 2, 2008

Saturday, July 5

LOST RIVERS MUD Creek Walk, Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave., hosted by the Toronto Field Naturalists, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pay-what-you-can; $5 suggested donation. Confirm your spot by e-mailing BWevents@evergreen.ca.

Tuesday, July 8

DISCOVER AND EXPLORE the art of making designer beads, calligraphy and playing with words every Tuesday at St. Columba and All Hallows Church, 2723 St. Clair Ave. E., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 416-698-2508.

Monday, July 14

STEVE NASH YOUTH Basketball Camp for boys and girls aged five to 14, Bessborough Drive Elementary School, 211 Bessborough Dr. Space is limited. Camps run in July and August. Call 416-222-02211.

Wednesday, July 16

BLOOD DONATION CLINIC, Toronto East General Hospital, 825 Coxwell Ave., E2 lecture theatre, noon to 4 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE.

Friday, July 25

CHILDREN'S PEACE PARADE, The Children's Peace Theatre and the Crescent Town community, young people, musicians, artists and activists. Parade starts at 3003 Danforth Ave. in the Shopper's World parking lot, 11 a.m. Free.

Volunteers

TRUE DAVIDSON MEALS on Wheels is in need of volunteers. Open Sunday through Friday for the delivery. Two-hour commitment, between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to deliver meals to seniors and disabled adults. Drivers and helpers needed. No car is required for helpers. Call 416-752-9667.

COMMUNITY CARE EAST York urgently needs volunteers to visit seniors in their homes or escort them to appointments. Knowledge of Greek, Gujurati, Italian or Hungarian an asset. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 216.

CARING CANINE DOCTOR Dogs seek volunteers to bring their friendly dogs to visit patients, children with special needs and elders. Visit www.caringcanine.ca/volunteer.html.

MEALS ON WHEELS volunteer drivers needed, one hour each week, 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, WoodGreen Community Services. Call 416-469-5211, ext. 1146/1109 or e-mail volunteer@woodgreen.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO visit seniors, Community Care East York. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 216.

Announcements

SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN Support group, Flemingdon Health Centre, 10 Gateway Blvd., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free transportation and child care available if needed. Call Community Care East York to register, 416-422-2026, ext. 240.

EASTWARD BOWLING LEAGUE and Social Club seeks new members, Wednesday evenings, O'Connor Bowl, 1401 O'Connor Dr., 7 p.m. Group established in 1935. No experience necessary, all ages. Call 416-759-8319 or e-mail duncat2252@aol.com.

Ongoing

WITHROW PARK FARMERS Market, Saturdays until Oct. 25, Withrow Park, one block south of Danforth Avenue between Logan and Carlaw avenues, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh, local, organic produce, pasture-raised meats, breads. Visit www.withrowpark.ca

DROP-IN BRIDGE CLUB, Trace Manes Centennial Building, 110 Rumsey Rd., 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Thursday, refreshments. Call Kay at 416-481-2982.

BRICK WORKS FARMERS Market every Saturday, more than 30 local farmers and organic food producers. Runs until Dec. 13, 550 Bayview Ave., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free shuttle bus from Broadview Station.

SENIORS EUCHRE DAY, East York Seniors Club, Cedarvale Branch, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., Wednesdays beginning at 1 p.m.

EAST YORK FARMERS Market, East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Nov. 4, seasonal fruits, vegetables and preserves direct from Ontario farmers.

ONTARIO EARLY YEARS Centres offer children up to six years old, parents and caregivers a place to enjoy early learning programs, 1102 Broadview Ave. Call 416-425-3636 or visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca.

HOME OWNERSHIP FOR low-income families, Habitat for Humanity Toronto hosts an information session on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., 1627 Danforth Ave. To register, call 416-755-7353, ext. 490 or e-mail families@torontohabitat.on.ca.

MINI COMPUTER SESSIONS, Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. Learn how to use a mouse, search the Internet, register for free e-mail and more. Classes also available in Cantonese and Mandarin. Call 416-393-7720 for dates and times.

DROP-IN BRIDGE, euchre, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-396-2842.

DROP-IN FITNESS classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 9 a.m., mats and hand weights provided, $5 per class to cover rental of space and instructor fee.

THE NORTH LEASIDE Women's group meets Tuesday mornings, Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Rd., 9:30 to 11 a.m., babysitting provided for newborn to kindergarten.

SATURDAY NIGHT EUCHRE for seniors, 6:30 p.m., East York Community Centre, 1081 Pape Ave. Also, bid euchre, Thursdays, 1 p.m. Call Winnie at 416-423-4910.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, Community Care East York, 840 Coxwell Ave. Call Brenda or Philomena at 416-422-2026.

EAST TORONTO LADIES five-pin bowling league, Thursdays, 1 p.m., O'Connor Bowl, 1401 O'Connor Dr. Call Marguerite at 416-751-7599.

ONGOING SUPPORT OFFERED for friends and families of people with Down syndrome. Call 416-291-1052.

CENTRAL CONNECTION art group meets Mondays at Withrow Park's clubhouse, Danforth and Logan avenues. Pay-as-you-go. Visit www.centralconnection.ca.

ALL ADDICTIONS ANONYMOUS for people who have any type of compulsive behaviour. Visit www.alladdictionsanonymous.com or call 416-468-8603.

NEWCOMER OUTREACH PROGRAM by Toronto Police helps new immigrants learn about the role police play in Canadian society and services provided by police. Call 416-808-7070 or www.torontopolice.on.ca and click the newcomer outreach link.

WOODGREEN EAST YORK, 1450 O'Connor Dr., Building 1, Unit 4, offers a variety of programs and services, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.

TORONTO-DANFORTH ONTARIO Early Years Centres for parents and caregivers of children newborn to six, 1102 Broadview Ave., north of Mortimer Avenue with five satellite sites. Visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca or call 416-425-3636.

NAR-ANON FAMILY weekly group meetings for people affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the helpline at 416-239-0096.

ROTC TORONTO (The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps - Toronto) rehearses Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, 115 Simpson Ave. Call 416-462-5901.

COMMUNITY COMPUTER CAFE offers free Internet service, faxing and photocopying services and computer courseware training, 2444 Danforth Ave., Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 416-686-7375.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR stroke survivors, hosted by Stroke Recovery Network. Call 1-888-540-6666 for location.

HOME SECURITY AUDIT by officers of 55 Division available. Call Const. Rob McDonald, crime prevention officer, at 416-808-5579.

LA LECHE LEAGUE Canada, Riverdale chapter, 7 p.m., meets every third Wednesday, 715B Danforth Ave. Call Diane at 416-463-4502.

REGISTER FOR SEPARATED Anonymous, which meets Tuesdays. Call 416-283-3305.

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