It's Happening in the Beach

Monday, March 15

MONDAY NIGHT AT the Movies, Toronto Public Library, Beaches branch, 2161 Queen St. E., 6 to 8 p.m. Bring along a drink and a quiet snack. For a list of films visit the branch or call 416-393-7703.

MARCH BREAK CAMP organized by Community Centre 55 takes place at Kimberly Junior Public School, 50 Swanwick Ave., from today through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children ages four to 12. Cost is $160 per family. Call Evonne Hossack at 416-691-1113.

Friday, March 26

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENING featuring comic juggler Craig Douglas to benefit the Ride to Conquer Cancer. It takes place at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $5 pp, Refreshments will be available.

SILENT AUCTION TO benefit Community Centre 55 takes place at the centre located at 97 Main St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Open to the whole family. For more information or to donate goods for auction, call Cameron at 416-691-1113.

Saturday, March 27

BREAKFAST WITH THE Easter Bunny, Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 8 to 10 a.m., $2 pp. Call Evonne at 416-691-1113

Monday, March 29

FUNDRAISING CHARITY BREAKFAST for Community Centre 55 takes place today through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mars Beach Diner, 1987 Queen St. E. Breakfast includes: two eggs, bacon or sausage and toast for $2.50. Call Nancy at 416-691-1113.

Volunteers

VOLUNTEERS NEED TO assist with the Out of the Cold Program at the St. John the Compassionate Mission, 155 Broadview Ave. Call 416-466-1357 and ask for Jeannie or Monique. Donations accepted.

NEIGHBOURHOOD LINK SUPPORT Services seeks people interested in helping seniors stay in their own homes in the Beach neighbourhood. Volunteers also required to be a part of teams in the Akwasti program, helping frail seniors retain independence. Call Lina at 416-691-7407, ext. 253.

VHA HOME HEALTHCARE needs parent relief volunteers. Visit once weekly for three hours in the family's home. Volunteers will engage in infant stimulation, plan and organize activities, provide information on community resources available to parents and complete a monthly report. Visit www.vha.ca for details.

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 or email volunteer@woodgreen.org for details.

Announcements

AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDREN and youth program, Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E., runs weekly, Monday to Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Children partake in homework help as well as baking, cooking, gardening, dancing and many sports and creative arts activities. For more information or to register call Ann-Marie Evans at 416-392-6810, ext. 237.

Ongoing

SENIORS FITNESS CLASSES, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 10 to 11 a.m. Call 416-691-1113 or visit www.centre55.com for more information.

FREE ENGLISH AS a second language classes, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. William School, 343 Jones Ave. Free daycare. Call 416-397-6070.

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 visit www.torontopolice.on.ca and click the 'Newcomer Outreach' link.

EAST TORONTO POST-PARTUM Adjustment program hosts free weekly support group, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., South Riverdale Community Health Centre, 955 Queen St. E. Childcare and TTC provided. Call 416-469-7608.

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

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

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

EAST TORONTO CLIMATE Action Group for those concerned about smog and climate change. Call Cameron at 416-469-3033.

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

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

DONATE CELLPHONES to Canadian Diabetes Association. Call 1-800-505-5525. Visit www.diabetes.ca/projectredial for details.

PEOPLE TROUBLED WITH someone's drinking can contact Al-Anon at www.al-anon.ca or call 416-410-3809.

DONATE YOUR CAR and help Epilepsy Ontario. Free tow up to $200 and a minimum charitable receipt of $60. Visit www.epilepsyontario.org or call 1-800-463-1119.

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

PEOPLE PROVIDING respite care for families can contact www.respiteservices.com for information, services and more.

It's Happening runs every Friday in The Mirror. Items from local non-profit organizations should be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Please include all necessary information, especially the full address of where the event is taking place and a contact number. Submissions cannot be taken over the phone and there are no guarantees of publication. Send submissions to brcalendar@insidetoronto.com

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