It's Happening in Etobicoke

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 for adults, $4 for children under age 10. Tickets will be available at the door. There will be some 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.

Sunday, March 14

LEARN TO COOK, and then enjoy healthy vegetarian-vegan food, including a cooking demonstrations, short information session and supper. This session includes cooking with tofu at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Reform Movement, 3897 Bloor St. W. Call 416-236-8746 and speak to Linda to register. Or register by email Linda@LitigateToWin.ca. Cost is $5 per participant.

Tuesday, March 16

ORGANIC OR CONVENTIONAL PRODUCE, what's the difference? Hear about this topic at Stonegate Community Health Centre as part of its 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. Call Leila Leeies at 416-621-5687.

THE BEAVER BIBLE CLASS of Westway United Church presents its 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.

HUMBER SHORES TOASTMASTERS Club meets every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 2045 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Palace Pier in Boardroom Level B1. Learn how to improve your self-confidence in public speaking. For more information on the club visit www.humbershores.com

ATTEND A ST. PATRICK'S DAY lunch at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 3, 150 Eighth Street. Cost is $8. Call 416-259-0285 for more information.

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 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. Call Domenica Dileo 416-252-6471 ext. 239 or email domenicad@lampchc.org

Friday, March 19

THEATRE OF CHANGE, a non-profit community theatre organization based in Mimico, is organizing a poetry (and other works) reading at The Big Guy's Little Cafe at 2861 Lake Shore Blvd. W., located on the south side of the street between Fourth and Fifth streets, 7 p.m.

FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH at St. Philip's Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For info call 416-247-5181.

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.

THE WRITERS AND EDITORS Network meets at the Canadiana Restaurant at 9 a.m. with guest speaker Andrew Clark on the subject: Fact or Fiction, the importance of doing research. Cost is $15 for WEN members, $18 for non-WEN members. Fee includes breakfast. Advance registration is required. Contact Mickey Turnbull-Coughlin at 905-824-5035 to register.

Sunday, March 21

ST. DEMETRIUS CHURCH. 3338 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Browns Line and Kipling Avenue), hosts its annual Easter Bazaar 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.

Wednesday, March 24

LAKESHORE ENVIRONMENTAL GARDENING Society will hold its annual meeting to elect the 2010 Board of Directors at 7 p.m. at the Yalla Cafe, 3106 Lake Shore Blvd. W, just east of Kipling. Flower presentation on Anemones and guest speaker 'Urban Gardening - from Lawns to Markets'. Come and meet local gardeners, share knowledge, and plan gardening events. For more information call 416-347-5449.

Saturday, March 27

AN EARTH HOUR CONCERT takes place at Islington United Church 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd. 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20 children under 12 free of charge. Tickets available at the door. Contact 416-621-3656 or visit www.islingtonunited.org

COME TO THE HUMBER Arboretum for maple syrup demonstrations, arts and crafts, chickadee feedings and more. Pre-registration is required. Call 416-675-5009 to register, or email naturecentre@humber.ca. Come for a half day or a full day. Lunch is available.

A SPRING RUMMAGE SALE takes place at Bloordale United Church, 4258 Bloor St. W. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come for deals on small furniture and appliances, bake shop, books, games and toys, and sporting goods. Donations of goods for the sale are welcome at the church March 25 or 26.

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.

JAZZ VESPERS FEATURING the Nathan Hiltz Quartet at St. Philip's Anglican Church, 25 St. Phillips Rd. at 4 p.m.

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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