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Saturday, June 28

BLOOR-YORKVILLE BIA hosts outdoor musical performances, today 'More Than Words,' tomorrow 'Peter Smith Trio, 2 to 5 p.m., Cumberland and Bellair streets. Visit www.bloor-yorkville.com for more information.

FIESTA MEXICAN, day-long festival, Yonge-Dundas Square, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Food, music, crafts and more.

Monday, June 30

CAMP PAL-O-MINE SUMMER DAY CAMP, for children ages four to 12, Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton Ave., runs until Aug. 29, registration now open. Activities include day trips twice a week, sports, games, swimming, music and dram and arts and crafts. Afternoon snack provided. Cost $140 per week, plus cost of annual family membership at $35. Extended hours available. Subsidies available for all weeks. Call Nancy at 416-392-0511, ext. 225, for registration and/or subsidy information or e-mail programmanager@centraleglinton.com

FREE MOVIES IN the square, Yonge-Dundas Square, Gone With The Wind, Part 2, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., part of the free Romantic Reels summer movie series. Visit www.ydsquare.ca for more information.

Tuesday, July 1

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS, Yonge-Dundas Square, noon to 9 p.m., hosted by The Community Folk Art Council. Full day of arts, visual arts, crafts, dancing, information and foods representing cultures from around the globe. Special events and activities for kids. Free.

Tuesday, July 8

FREE MOVIES IN the square, Yonge-Dundas Square, Brokeback Mountain, 8:45 p.m. to 11 p.m., part of the free Romantic Reels summer movie series. Visit www.ydsquare.ca for more information.

Wednesday, July 9

FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION of Toronto, caregivers support services, workshop, topic: Anger and Guilt, 355 Church St., 6 to 8 p.m., donations welcome. Pre-registration required. Call 416-595-9618.

Volunteers

BIG BROTHERS OF Toronto need 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 that special friend. For more information on how to get involved visit us at www.bbbst.com.

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.

Announcements

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.

TORONTO HIKING AND Conservation Club offers Sunday hikes throughout May and June, meet before 10 a.m. in the parking lot in the northwest corner of Yonge Street and York Mills Road. Carpool and pay gate fees for conservation areas are required. Dress for weather and bring lunch and beverage. Call 416-661-1711.

ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH, activities and exhibits, The Toronto Reference Library, TD Gallery, 789 Yonge St. Runs until June 28.

CARING CANINE DOCTOR Dogs seek volunteers to bring their friendly dogs to visit patients, children with special needs and the elderly. Visit www.caringcanine.ca/volunteer.html for details.

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.

FREE ECO-GARDEN WORKSHOPS for community groups, two hours, run by volunteers, hosted by Toronto Green Community. To arrange a workshop time, call 416-781-7663.

246 AIR CADETS Squadron is recruiting members aged 12 to 18 years old, North Toronto Collegiate Institute, 70 Roehampton Ave., Tuesday nights, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free. Everyone welcome. Drop in or call 416-633-6200, ext. 3985.

Ongoing

ANNUAL ARTISAN MARKET, Yonge-Dundas Square, Fridays 5 to 10 p.m, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sundays and holidays noon to 7 p.m. Visit www.ydsquare.com

SUPPORT GROUP FOR people who have trouble controlling the way they eat. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free, 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, and bulimia. The group meets every Saturday at 27 Castlefield Ave., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call Dan at 416-456-0110 or visit www.foodaddicts.org for more information.

FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION of Toronto hosts courses for caregivers and their families at 355 Church St. Call 416-595-9618.

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.

SINGERS WANTED FOR the Society of Singers, a four-part non-auditioned choir that entertains seniors. Rehearsals Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Blythwood Road Baptist Church, 80 Blythwood Rd. Call Ed Gilmore at 416-783-9490.

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.

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

GENEVA CENTRE FOR Autism, 112 Merton St., off Yonge St., south of Davisville Ave. Call 416-481-6519.

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

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.

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