Friday, March 26
TORONTO SOCIALIST ACTION presents Capitalism: A Love Story, a documentary directed, written by and starring Michael Moore. The film centers on the financial crisis of 2007-2010 and the recovery stimulus, while putting forward an indictment of the current economic order in the U.S. and capitalism in general. Commentary by Socialist Action co-editor Barry Weisleder will be followed by an open discussion period. OISE, 252 Bloor St. W., Room 2-212, at the St. George subway station beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. $4 donation requested. Visit www.socialistaction-canada.blogspot.com or call 416-535-8779 for more information.
Sunday, March 28
THE MOOREDALE YOUTH Orchestras play rarely heard gems by a variety of composers at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, 711 Bloor St. E., at Castle Frank subway station, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $10 for seniors and students at the door. Call 416-587-9411 or visit www.mooredaleconcerts.com for details.
Monday, March 29
ENSEMBLES FROM THE Toronto Symphony Youth orchestra perform, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $18; students and seniors $15; elementary students $10. Call 416-485-2717 for details.
Thursday, April 1
TORONTO SOCIALIST ACTION presents War Made Easy. This study reaches into the Orwellian memory hole to expose a 50-year pattern of government deception and media spin that has dragged the United States into one war after another from Vietnam to Iraq. Narrated by actor and activist Sean Penn. OISE, 252 Bloor St. W., Room 2-212, at the St. George subway station beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. $4 donation requested. Visit www.socialistaction-canada.blogspot.com or call 416-535-8779 for more information.
Friday, April 9
REEL ACTIVISM WILL show Bolivia in Transition followed by activist co-director Raul Burbano speaking on "Social movements and the refounding of Bolivia", Bloor St. United Church, 300 Bloor St. W., 7 p.m., upstairs chapel, pay-what-you-can. For information, call Social Justice Committee at 416-966-2815.
Announcements
THE TOO COOL For School Art and Science Fair is an interdisciplinary project in which people from all walks of life come together in a convergence of art and science and is structured like a school science fair. A call for submissions is now open. Deadline is March 26. Visit www.artandsciencefair.ca for details.
FUNDRAISING WINE SALE to benefit World Vision. A purchase of homemade ginger-clove wine (between five to seven per cent alcohol) will allow World Vision to buy goats for people living in Africa, India and Mongolia. Four litres of wine costs $36. No preservatives or chemicals. You must be 19 years or older and show identification. Every $100 spent will buy one goat. A charitable tax receipt for the full amount will be provided by World Vision. A $75 purchase buys a water filter. Call Amy at 416 530-0070.
FREE INCOME TAX Clinic, Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton Ave. E., from March 1 to April 24. Certain income guidelines apply. To book an appointment, call Mary at 416-392-0511, ext. 233.
WINTER FITNESS AND art class registration now open at the Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton Ave. E. Classes include: yoga, dance, pilates, ballroom dancing, meditation, digital photography. For a complete list of classes and times visit www.centraleglinton.com or call 416-392-0511.
INSTRUCTOR WANTED TO teach the Internet. POINT (People and Organizations in North Toronto) is looking for a mature instructor to teach a variety of Internet-based one-hour classes, two afternoons per month. Call Janice Webster 487-2427 or visit www.pointinc.org for more information.
Volunteers
THE APHASIA INSTITUTE seeks volunteers who are patient, compassionate and enthusiastic during weekday hours to assist with both group based and one-on-one conversation for adults with aphasia. Aphasia is an acquired disorder caused by stroke or injury to the brain and affects one's ability to communicate. Volunteers are provided with specialized training. Contact Shannon at 416-226-3636, ext. 26 if interested. One year commitment is required.
KIDS ON THE Block disability awareness program seeks volunteer puppeteers. No experience necessary, training provided. Call 416-964-9095 or email info@kidsontheblocktoronto.com
VOLUNTEER IN PRESCHOOL with children with special needs, Centennial Infant and Child Centre, 1580 Yonge St., commitment of one morning a week from 9 a.m. to noon is required. Previous experience with children not necessary. Call 416-935-0200, ext. 221 for more information.
BIG BROTHERS OF Toronto needs male volunteers over the age of 18 to be a friend and mentor to children and youth. More than 300 children and youth are waiting for a friend. Visit www.bbbst.com for details.
SENIOR PEOPLES' RESOURCES in North Toronto (SPRINT) requires volunteer drivers and runners to deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors and those with disabilities during the lunch hour. Mileage reimbursed. Call Alisha at 416-481-0669, ext. 252.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO deliver Meals on Wheels to isolated seniors in the midtown area. Mileage reimbursed. To volunteer, call Carolyn at 416-481-6411, ext. 267.
Ongoing
THE DISTRESS CENTRES team provides emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to those in need of essential life-sustaining emotional support. Comprehensive training is provided. Call the Distress Centre downtown at 416-598-0166 or visit www.torontodistresscentre.com
PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS in North Toronto (POINT) offers free computer and Internet access, as well as free, one-hour Internet-based classes. Call 416-487-2427.
FOREST HILL WALK Club, weekly event, days and times vary. Visit www.meetup.com and search Forest Hill Walk Club for more information or contact organizer Cheryl Millett at 416-413-0345. Walks are free.
HIAWATHA SENIORS MEET Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m., at Armstrong Centre, 56 Woodfield Rd., for luncheons, day trips and more. Call Dot Lowe at 416-466-3006.
MIDTOWN BUSINESS ALLIANCE, a marketing association and networking group, meets Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Meggie's Restaurant, 174 Eglinton Ave. W. Call Margaret Lindsay at 416-930-4288.
GENEVA CENTRE FOR Autism, 112 Merton St., off Yonge Street, south of Davisville Avenue. Call 416-481-6519.
ROTARY CLUB OF Toronto Forest Hill meets Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Hazelton Place Retirement Residence, 111 Avenue Rd. Lunch included. Cost is $18. Call 647-221-4677.
PEOPLE TROUBLED WITH someone's drinking may contact Al-Anon at www.al-anon.ca or call 416-410-3809.
ONGOING SUPPORT OFFERED for friends and families of those with Down syndrome. Call 416-291-1052.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR people who have trouble controlling the way they eat. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a free, 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. The group meets Saturdays at 27 Castlefield Ave., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call Dan at 416-456-0110 or visit www.foodaddicts.org for information.
ALL ADDICTIONS ANONYMOUS for those who have any type of compulsive behaviour. Visit www.alladdictionsanonymous.com
It's Happening is a free calendar listing for non-profit organizations. Submissions, which must be to The Mirror at least two weeks prior to the date of the event, cannot be taken over the phone. Submissions must include all the information one would need to attend an event, including the exact address with street name and number, nearest intersection and postal code of where the event takes place. Visit www.insidetoronto.com for the complete calendar listing. Send submissions to ccmcalendar@insidetoronto.com