It's Happening in Scarborough

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Malvern Action for Neighbourhood Change hosts a residents safety meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Newcomer Services for Youth, 31 Tapscott Rd. (Malvern Town Centre). Topics include establishing a Neighbourhood Watch, conducting safety audits and walk safe programs. RSVP to Thiva Paramsothy at 416-284-6005, ext. 35 or Tparamsothy@mfrc.org

Thursday, Nov. 5

TCDSB WELCOMES GRADE 8 students and their families to a secondary school open house at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, 100 Brimley Rd. S., 7 p.m., to learn about programs, services and activities. Call 416-393-5519.

Friday, Nov. 6

SIXTH TORONTO SCOUT Group community euchre at Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave., 7:15 p.m. Prizes, draw and refreshments. Admission is $6.

FREE SOUP AND sandwich lunch at Epistle Sports Ministries at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, 2501 Warden Ave. Arranged by Friday Friends. Noon, followed by a program, with speaker David Fisher.

Saturday, Nov. 7

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH bazaar with crafts, Christmas decorations, linens and lace, baked goods, books, attic treasures and tea room; 1512 Kingston Rd., east of Warden. Call 416-691-0449 or visit www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com

FALL BAZAAR AT Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. at Kingston Rd., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attic treasures, sewing, jewelry, gift baskets, preserves, baking and tea room. Call 416-699-3084.

VILLAGE COUNTRY FAIR at Guildwood Community Church, Guildwood Parkway and Livingston Road, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gifts, crafts, baking, lunchroom.

THE ART GUILD of Scarborough hosts its fall art show and sale, today and tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Centennial Community and Recreation Centre, 1967 Ellesmere Rd., between Markham and McCowan.

L'AMOREAUX SENIORS' LINE Dance Jamboree, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., L'Amoreaux C.R.C., 2000 McNicoll Ave. Admission $12. Everyone welcome.

SCARBOROUGH COIN CLUB coin show at Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 Eastpark Blvd., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission and draws. Refreshments available.

WINTER CLOTHING AND shoe sale at Grannies Pantry, 825 Middlefield Rd., Unit 10., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Non-perishable food items for the pantry appreciated. Call 416-321-3737.

CHINESE CANADIAN CHOIR of Toronto's 26th annual concert, 7 p.m. at the Chinese Cultural Centre, P.C. Ho Theatre, 5183 Sheppard Ave., with Silverthorn Symphonic Wind Ensemble, guest performer soprano Lilac Caña, male voice a cappella group The Joyful Singers. Tickets $20. Call Mrs. Sum at 416-491-5828 to reserve a seat. Visit www.cccToronto.ca�BRIAN ROMAN IN concert, 7:30 p.m., presented by St. John's United Church, 2 Nobert Rd., Victoria Park and Hwy. 401. Tickets $20. Call 416-491-1224.

INDOOR GARAGE SALE, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Francis Libermann C.H.S., 4640 Finch Ave. Fundraiser for special needs students. Tables available, call B. Kenney at 416-393-5524.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT Cedarbrook Lodge Retirement Residence, 520 Markham Rd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors, raffle prizes, 50/50 draw, bake sale, tea room. Call Shauna Hasson at 416-431-6400.

NEARLY NEW SALE at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 3817 Lawrence Ave., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD Parish bazaar, 3200 Pharmacy Ave., north of Finch, today 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Baked goods, tea room, arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, books, toys, small appliances and plants; silent auction and a raffle. Call 416-499-2196.

Sunday, Nov. 8

JOIN ROUGE VALLEY Conservation Centre hike leaders for a hike. Meet at the centre, 1749 Meadowvale Rd., north of Sheppard. Arrive between 1 and 1:30 p.m. Rain or shine. No charge for the hike but a donation to the centre is welcome. Wear appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. Visit www.rvcc.ca or email info@rvcc.ca

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. (Midland and Sheppard) hosts The Hot Five Jazzmakers, 3 to 6 p.m. Call 416-293-0872 for tickets. All welcome.

Monday, Nov. 9

ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN Women's Group hosts the Toronto Police Association Male Chorus, 7:30 p.m., 115 St. Andrews Rd., off McCowan north of Lawrence. Refreshments following. Funds raised will be matched by CIDA and go to Tanzania (safe food and water) and Nicaragua (A Chance to be a Child). Tickets $10. Call 416-265-7414.

MANDARIN BOOK CLUB meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Albert Campbell library branch, 496 Birchmount Rd. Call 416-396-8890.

AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB presents Fun with Seasonal Flowers with speaker Alma Gomme, 8 p.m. at Knox United Christian Centre, Midland and Sheppard Ave. Free, all welcome. Call 416-752-3615.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SESSION in Ward 40, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. John's United Church, 2 Nobert Rd., Victoria Park and Hwy. 401, featuring the Live Green Toronto Community Animators. Free admission, light refreshments. RSVP to Katie Fullerton at 416-691-5173 or Kfuller@toronto.ca or to Mary-Margaret McMahon at mmcmaho2@toronto.ca or 647-456-3184.

WEAVING MEMORIES ON the Web, a program for adults 50-plus at Albert Campbell library, 496 Birchmount Rd. Work with a young person to help you digitize pictures, music and words. Five-session series takes place Nov. 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. To register for the free program, call 416-396-8890 or email jpuusa@torontopubliclibrary.ca

SCARBOROUGH GARDEN AND Horticultural Society general meeting at 7:30 p.m. with Rosemary Passafiume-McLean presenting seasonal table decoration ideas; Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. Free.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

REMEMBERING SCARBOROUGH'S WWII SECRET: A Day in the Life of a Top-Secret Munitions Plant, presented by guest speaker Barbara Dickson at Eglinton Square library, 2 to 3 p.m. Space is limited. Call 416-396-8920.

NEIGHBOURHOOD TEA HOUSE presents the Praise Dance stretching exercises set to scriptural songs. Suitable to all ages, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at CCM Centre, Unit 100, Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave. Free. Call 416-291-3202.

TCDSB WELCOMES GRADE 8 students and their families to a secondary school open house at Pope John Paul II Catholic S.S., 685 Military Trail, 7 p.m., to learn about programs, services and activities. Call 416-393-5531.

Announcements

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., near Midland and Sheppard invites everyone to join us Wednesdays 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fridays 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sundays 3 to 8 p.m. for karaoke. 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.

WANTED: YOUTH VOLUNTEERS for the Gardeners Without Gap program that offers free raking for seniors on weekends. If interested, call Scarborough Museum at 416-338-8807 or email shm@toronto.ca

REGISTRATION FOR COMPUTER courses at St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre, including introduction to computers, introduction to Internet and browsers, CD recording and photo uploading, Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft Winders XP, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel; 3333 Finch Ave. Call 416-493-3333 or visit www.splc.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

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.

THE PROBUS CLUB of Scarborough Tuesday seeks new members. This social club for retirees meets the third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. For details and location, call Pat Ison at 416-751-8436.

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.