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Sunday, Aug. 31

BLACK DADDIES CLUB, community forum, topic: What are the views of the youth, do they see the need for an Afrocentric school?, Onyx Barber Shop, 252 Victoria St., noon to 3 p.m. Call Brandon Hay at 416-951-6075 or e-mail brandon@brandonhay.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton Ave. E., The Pal-O-Mine Club for children 10 and older, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. until June 25. Cost is $6 per day or $15 for all three days. Call Nancy at 416-392-0511, ext. 225 for more information or e-mail programmanager@centraleglinton.com.

NEW BEGINNINGS WORKSHOP for separated, divorced and widowed persons, Getting back to our centre, with Rev. Fred Scinto, 1155 Yonge St., second floor, 8 p.m. Call 416-921-1163, ext. 2246.

Thursday, Sept. 11

TREASURES BOOKS SALE, Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Auditorium, 789 Yonge St., 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., admission $2. Sale continues tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free these days. Find used books in many categories including modern fiction and some first editions, art, history and biography as well as some autographed copies and Canadiana. E-mail friendssouthchapter@torontopubliclibrary.ca or call 416-397-5948 for more information.

Thursday, Sept. 18

FILMS FOR LITERACY presents a screening of Fugitive Pieces, a fundraising evening for CODE, Canadian Organization for Development Through Education, Regent Cinema, 551 Mount Pleasant Rd., 6 p.m. wine and cheese reception, 7 p.m. screening. To reserve and purchase tickets in advance, call Marina Kovrig at 416-322-9881 or e-mail marinak@rogers.com. Tickets are $25. Visit codecan.org for details.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE, Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton Ave., 2 to 8 p.m. Meet staff and volunteers, tour the facilities. Refreshments provided. Registration not required. Call Nancy at 416-392-0511, ext. 225, or e-mail programmanager@centraleglinton.com for more information.

Volunteers

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 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 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.

Announcements

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for fall programs at Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton Ave. E. Classes include: belly dance, yoga, pilates, art, tai chi and language classes. Call Nancy at 416-392-0511, ext. 225 or e-mail programmanager@centraleglinton.com 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.

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.

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.

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.

AIR CADETS SQUADRON 246 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

RAINBOW MARKET SQUARE Gallery, Four in One Art Show, runs until Aug. 30, 80 Front St., noon to 10 p.m. daily. Show will exhibit the work of Ulla Nystrom, Ida Regio, Walt Chaisson and Maia Heissler. Visit www.artforallcanada.org or call 416-756-3221 for details.

ART EXHIBITION OF circus images, TD Gallery, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St., until Oct. 5, during library hours. Visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca or call 416-393-7131 for more information.

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.ca for details.

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.

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 Street, south of Davisville Avenue. 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