It's Happening in Etobicoke

Saturday, March 6

THE ETOBICOKE YOUTH SOCCER Club hosts open in-person registrations for this summer's outdoor soccer season from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Richview Public School, 59 Clement Rd.

WEST TORONTO STAMP CLUB will stage a Stamp Exhibition in the Cloverdale Mall (Dundas and The East Mall) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come and see how its members show their collections, from single-page to multi-page displays.

CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront (CCFEW) holds its monthly bird walk from 9 to 11 a.m. at Humber Bay West Park (south of Lake Shore Boulevard West, one block west of Parklawn). Please meet in the first parking lot. Everyone welcome free of charge. Walks take place regardless of the weather.

Tuesday, March 9

LEARN TRADITIONAL CUISINE from around the world at Stonegate Community Health Centre as part of their Nutrition Month programming. The free class takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 150 Berry Rd. Recipes will be shared and prepared during the class. For more information or to register, please contact Julia at the Stonegate CHC at 416-231-7070 ext. 229. Registration is required, as space is limited.

WEST TORONTO STAMP CLUB meets in Eatonville Library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Join them in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. for hobby chat, visit to dealers or simply friendship. A stamp auction will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Free coffee is available. Visitors are welcome. Call 416-621-8232.

NEILSON PARK CREATIVE CENTRE Galleries, 56 Neilson Dr., invite the public to meet the artists of the Golden Age Academy at the opening of their exhibition, Spring 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m. The show continues until March 21. Free admission and parking. Wheelchair accessible. Call 416-622-5294.

RICHVIEW UNITED CHURCH Women's Annual Card Party beginning at 1:30 p.m. This year the card party takes place in the afternoon. Come and enjoy dessert, playing cards and winning door prizes. Tickets are $7 each. Call the church office to reserve tickets 416-621-5030.

Wednesday, March 10

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP meets today at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ the King, 475 Rathburn Rd. All are welcome. Call 905-677-4419.

COME TO A SENIORS' DANCE at Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave., from 7:30 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday night. A DJ will play music from the 50s and 60s. Admission is $3.

Thursday, March 11

OUR CITY, OUR STORIES youth photo essay contest exhibition will be on display at the Etobicoke Civic Centre until March 25. Youth aged 13 to 22 from priority neighbourhoods who participated in a year-long series of photo workshops organized by the city were eligible to enter.

THURSDAY MORNING DIAMONDS meet at 10:30 a.m. at Montgomery's Inn, Dundas Street West and Montgomery Road. For a lecture/tour. Bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. Cost is $5. All are welcome. Call Marion 416-741-4685 or Barbara 905-823-5694 by Monday, March 8 if you are planning to attend.

Saturday, March 13

THE WOMEN'S GUILD AND HELPING Hands Group of Mimico Presbyterian Church will be holding a St. Patrick's Day tea at the Church, 119 Mimico Ave. from 2 to 4 p.m. and there will be a nominal charge of $8 adults, $4 children under age 10. Tickets will be available at the door. There will be some light entertainment and refreshments will be served.

THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC screening of the 2009 documentary Waterlife at Richview Library from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Seating is limited. Register at the information desk or call 416-394-5125. This is an excellent movie talking about the Great Lakes and the human effect on them.

A HAITIAN RELIEF fundraiser takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101, 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. W., 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature four bands, a 50/50 draw, and snacks. Minimum suggested donation is $10.

Tuesday, March 16

ORGANIC OR CONVENTIONAL PRODUCE, what's the difference? Hear about this topic at Stonegate Community Health Centre as part of their Nutrition Month programming. The free class takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 150 Berry Rd. Recipes will be shared and prepared during the class. For more information or to register, please contact Julia at the Stonegate CHC at 416-231-7070 ext. 229. Registration is required, as space is limited.

Wednesday, March 17

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY by wearing green and sharing lunch with friends at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 210, 110 Jutland Rd. A stew is served at 11:30 until 12:30 followed by dessert and dancing with a live band. For more information call Leila Leeies at 416-621-5687.

THE BEAVER BIBLE CLASS of Westway United Church presents their 72nd annual Spring Fling. A musical and sketch review, performances for Spring Fling show at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Additional shows on Wednesday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 20 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. at Martingrove Collegiate Institute. Adults pay $18, children $5. Group discounts are available. To order tickets call 416-241-7077.

TORONTO/ETOBICOKE CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S Club hosts a Special St. Patrick's Day luncheon 12:30 until 3 p.m. at Strates Banquet Hall, 365 Evans Ave. Cost is $22. The afternoon includes beauty tips by Sharon Lamont from Avon and speaker Ann McDowell from Goodwood. Reserve by March 14. Call Doreen at 905-608-1113.

Thursday, March 18

A MONEY MANAGEMENT workshop takes place at LAMP, 185 Fifth St. at 6 p.m. Learn how to stretch your dollars further. Limited space. For more information call Domenica Dileo 416-252-6471 ext. 239 or email domenicad@lampchc.org

Saturday, March 20

A LARGE BOOK SALE FROM 9 a.m. to noon happens at Church of Christ the King, 475 Rathburn Rd. Come for toys, puzzles, CDs and books.

A RUMMAGE SALE takes place at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 1428 Royal York Rd. from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 21

ST. DEMETRIUS CHURCH. 3338 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Browns Line and Kipling Avenue), hosts its annual Easter Bazaar today from noon until 3 p.m. A lunch, home baking, traditional bread (paska), pyrohy (varenyky), cabbage rolls (holubtsi) and beautiful Easter eggs will be for sale. Also, crafts, a silent auction and raffle prizes. Admission is free. Call 416-255-7506.

COME AND ENJOY AN OPPORTUNITY to grow in faith and ask questions. A mass and mission talk on the subject "The Presence of God In My Life" at takes place at 7:30 p.m., All Saints Parish, 1415 Royal York Rd. Every evening until March 26. Call 416-244-3066.

Tuesday, March 23

COOK WITH THE GOOD FOOD Produce Box, as offered through the community program. This workshop is at Stonegate Community Health Centre as part of their Nutrition Month programming. The free class takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 150 Berry Rd. Recipes will be shared and prepared during the class. For more information or to register, please contact Julia at the Stonegate CHC at 416-231-7070 ext. 229. Registration is required, as space is limited.

THE LONG BRANCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents: 'Right to Your Front Door' by Herb Kingston at the Long Branch Library, 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W., starting at 6:30 p.m. Herb Kingston colourfully describes that era and provides a visual trip down memory lane. All are welcome.

Sunday, March 28

FRIENDS, FLOWERS AND MUSIC at Centennial Park Conservatory takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. See the Easter floral displays while you enjoy performances by Kingsway Conservatory of Music students from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lucky draws and refreshments will be available. A project of Friends of Centennial Park Conservatory. All proceeds for the Conservatory.

Tuesday, March 30

MAKE HEALTHY MEALS for your busy family at Stonegate Community Health Centre as part of their Nutrition Month programming. The free class takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 150 Berry Rd. Recipes will be shared and prepared during the class. For more information or to register, please contact Julia at the Stonegate CHC at 416-231-7070 ext. 229. Registration is required.

Wednesday, March 31

A SENIORS' HEALTH AND WELLNESS Fair takes place at Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come for a trade show, information booths, presentations, samples, draws and prizes. Call 416-252-6822 to register.

Thursday, April 15

LEARN ABOUT STRESS reduction and how to enjoy life more at a workshop at LAMP, 185 Fifth St. at 6 p.m. Limited space. For more information call Domenica Dileo 416-252-6471 ext. 239 or email domenicad@lampchc.org

Saturday, April 17

SPRING FLING TAKES place at St. James United Church 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch, baked goods, jewelry, accessories, scarves, purses, books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, plants and flowers will all be for sale. Profits go to various charitable groups.

Thursday, May 20

EAT HEALTHY ON a budget. Learn how at LAMP, 185 Fifth St. at 6 p.m. Limited space. For more information call Domenica Dileo 416-252-6471 ext. 239 or email domenicad@lampchc.org

Upcoming

ATTENTION ALL GRADUATES of Royal York Collegiate, class of 1960. There will be a class reunion at RYCI (now Etobicoke School of the Arts) on the afternoon of Saturday, May 15. Please contact 416-761-1791 for more details.

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