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Thursday, June 26

NORTH TORONTO FIBROMYALGIA Support Group, Armour Heights Presbyterian Church, 105 Wilson Ave., 1 to 3 p.m. Final meeting of the summer. Topic: beat the heart. Meetings are fragrance free. Call 416-256-3532. All welcome.

Saturday, June 28

GIANT YARD SALE 'Going to The Dogs' to support Speaking of Dogs Rescue, today and tomorrow, 58 Dukinfield Cr., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Rain or shine. Call 416-444-4190.

NORTH YORK HISTORICAL Society Unveiling of Heritage Toronto's Plaque at Green Meadows, former home of John Angus "Bud" McDougald, Green Meadows Park, 2 Green Meadows Circle, east side of Leslie Street/south of Finch Avenue, 10:30 a.m. Call 416-222-3485.

Sunday, June 29

NORTH YORK SENIOR Walkers, Earl Bales Park, off of Bathurst Street, south of Sheppard Avenue, meet at the community centre, 9 a.m. For maps and driving directions, visit www.northyorkseniorwalkers.com or call 416-241-2932.

Tuesday, July 1

CELEBRATE CANADA DAY at Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Rd., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., free activities and entertainment including amusement rides, petting zoo, face painting, fire buskers and free food and fireworks show. Visit www.downsviewpark.ca or call 416-952-2222.

Volunteers

ALLIANCE HOSPITAL SEEKS visiting volunteers, complementary therapy volunteers and support and bereavement volunteers to comfort and support terminally ill clients and their families in their homes. Register for the August/September training program; call Louise at 416-385-8885, ext. 25 or e-mail lleblanc@alliancehospice.ca.

AMICUS PRODUCTIONS COMMUNITY Theatre Group needs non-acting volunteers to answer phones, serve as ushers and manage the concession stand. Shows take place at Fairview Mall Library Theatre. Visit wwwamicusproductions.ca for details and call Maureen at 416-466-6149 if interested.

THE NORTH YORK Women's Centre is looking for volunteer board members with experience in social activism, fundraising, accounting/finances, anti-racism/anti-oppression, program management, human resources, management and building of non-profit organizations. Time commitment of eight to 10 hours per month for three years is required. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. July 4. For information on the board and how to apply call 416-781-0479 or visit www.nywc.org to download an application.

THE APHASIA INSTITUTE seeks patient, compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers during the week to help with group-based and one-on-on conversation for adults with aphasia, an acquired disorder caused by stroke or injury to the brain that affects one's ability to communicate. Specialized training is offered. Call Shannon Hill at 416-226-3636, ext. 26. A one-year commitment is required.

TORONTO AEROSPACE MUSEUM, Downsview Park seeks volunteers of all ages for a wide range of activities, including educational programming, gift shop, library and archives, administration, marketing, fundraising, exhibit construction and vintage aircraft restoration. TTC accessible. Visit www.torontoaerospacemuseum.com, call 416-638-6078 or e-mail tam@bellnet.ca.

GOOD BEGINNINGS parent/infant support program helps new parents with practical assistance and emotional support for three hours a week during the early months of a newborn's homecoming. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older; visiting is done at the family's home with the parent present. Volunteers can provide emotional support to the parent of a newborn; hold the infant; play with the infant or the parent's other children; watch the baby while the parent takes a nap or shower or has a break as long as the parent does not leave the home; accompany the parent and baby to appointments and outings. For information, contact the Victoria Order of Nurses, volunteer co-ordinator Julie Denny at 905-479-3701, ext. 5116 or e-mail Julie.Denny@von.ca.

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 that special friend. For information on how to get involved, visit www.bbbst.com.

ORIOLE COMMUNITY SERVICES Association seeks volunteer members for its board of directors. Background in policy and/or strategic planning, fundraising, accounting or law is required. Call 416-496-9562 or e-mail oriolecsa@yahoo.ca.

BERNARD BETEL CENTRE for Creative Living seeks at-home respite volunteers to give family caregivers a break. One to two hours a week during the day. Call 416-225-2112, ext. 127 or e-mail naomiz@betelcentre.org.

NORTH YORK SENIORS CENTRE seeks friendly visitors to spend time with a senior in the community one hour each week. E-mail volunteer@nyseniors.org or call 416-733-4111.

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

DISTRESS CENTRES OF TORONTO need volunteers to answer calls. Comprehensive training in telephone support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention is offered. Visit www.torontodistresscentre.com or call 416-486-3180.

ALLIANCE HOSPICE SEEKS visiting volunteers, complementary therapy volunteers are needed to comfort and support terminally ill clients and their families in their homes. Training program now underway, active seniors are welcome. Call Louise at 416-385-8885, ext. 25 or e-mail lleblanc@alliancehospice.ca.

VISITING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to spend time with residents at Baycrest's Jewish Home for the Aged, three hours a week; Baycrest Community Day Centre seeks Yiddish speaking volunteers to run Tuesday morning discussion group. Call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572 for details on both opportunities.

OSTEOPOROSIS CANADA, TORONTO Chapter offers volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in public speaking and education, event planning or volunteer development, call 416-696-2663, ext. 275.

FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION of Toronto is looking for volunteers to support the working advisory committee for Friends of New Directions. If you are a marketing specialist, a policy and/or strategic planning advisor or a family law lawyer and passionate about women's issues and understand the challenges they face in dealing with the loss of a partner, contact Mindy Khu at 416-595-9230, ext. 234 or e-mail mindykh@fsatoronto.com.

MEALS ON WHEELS seeks volunteers, drivers and runners to assist in the delivery of meals between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mileage compensated for drivers; training and orientation provided. Call 416-225-6041, ext. 21.

ST. GEORGE'S ADULT literacy program needs volunteer tutors to help with reading and writing skills three hours per week. Call Adela at 416-484-3736.

Announcements

TAP DANCE CLASSES, Goulding Community Tap Dancers, beginner and intermediate level sessions for adults and seniors, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., starting July 9, Goulding Community Centre, 45 Goulding Ave. Call 416-497-7852.

CIVIC LIGHT OPERA Company presents Kismet until Sunday, various show times and ticket prices, Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Call the box office at 416-755-1717 or visit www.CivicLightOperaCompany.com.

HILLCREST VILLAGE SOCCER Club registration for house league and boys and girls rep teams, five to 18 years old, May to September. Visit www.hillcrestvillagesoccer.com to register.

TORONTO HIKING AND Conservation Club offers Sunday hikes in 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 where required. Dress for weather and bring lunch and beverage. Call 416-661-1711.

NOT SO YOUNG Club for Seniors meets Thursdays, Pine Ridge Church, 39 Knox Ave., 1 to 4 p.m. Crafts, cards, knitting and social time. New members welcome. Call 416-749-4220.

NORTH YORK COMMUNITY House offers outreach programs that include newcomer training, English classes, women's circle, cooking and discussion group, arts and crafts, and fitness. Programs are offered in several different languages, Lawrence Square Mall, 700 Lawrence Ave. W., Suite 226. Call 416-784-0920.

WOMEN OF ALL ages are invited to join The Toronto Accolades, a four-part a cappella singing group that meets Thursdays, Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., 7:15 p.m. Call Ellyn at 416-281-7925.

THE CHORALAIRS OF North York seek new members, rehearsals Tuesdays 8:15 to 10 p.m., Earl Bales Park Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St. Call 416-631-0029.

SENIORS TABLE TENNIS, North York Seniors Centre, Active Living Centre, 21 Hendon Ave., Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Mimi at 416-733-4111.

MALE SINGERS WANTED, Toronto Northern Lights, an a cappella and barbershop chorus, auditions on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Willowdale Baptist Church, 15 Olive Ave. Visit www.northernlightschorus.com.

THE SOCIETY OF SINGERS, a four-part non-auditioned choir that performs for seniors, seeks members. Rehearsals run Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Blythwood Baptist Church, 80 Blythwood Rd. Call Ed Gilmore at 416-783-9490.

HUNGARIAN WRITING AND friendship circle invites new members. Group meets Wednesdays and the first and third Saturdays of the month, 2 to 4 p.m. both days, Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd. Call 416-785-8456.

JAMAICAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION settlement and adaptation program assists new Canadians with housing, jobs, resume writing, education, training, help with forms and applications, advocacy, referrals. All services are free. Contact Peaches Stone at 416-746-5772, ext. 245 or e-mail pstone@jcassoc.org.

CHURCH OF THE Ascension badminton club welcomes new members, 33 Overland Dr., Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call 416-444-5350.

ST. CECILIA SINGERS, a chamber choir singing church music from Victorian to Messiaen, invites singers in all voice parts to audition. Rehearsals are Sundays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 255 Finch Ave. W. Call 647-378-4096 or e-mail phillipsdandk@yahoo.com.

WILLOWDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION is seeking new members, no charge to join. The area is bounded by Steeles and Finch avenues, Leslie Street and Hwy. 404. Contact David Slotnick at dslotnick@rogers.com or call 416-726-6722.

NORTHVIEW GROUP OF ARTISTS invites new members, group meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Edithvale Community Centre, 7 Edithvale Dr. Cost is $75 for the season. Call 416-223-9997.

THE YONGE STREET Singers is looking for young male voices for a new, a cappella-style chorus. Group meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Willowdale Baptist Church, 15 Olive St. Visit www.yongestreetsingers.com.

FREE CAREER AND employment services for women, two North York locations. Call 416-787-1769.

VARIOUS COMPUTER CLASSES for adults 55 years and older, Bathurst Jewish Cultural Centre. Visit www.bjccseniorsonline.ca to view courses or call 416-636-1880.

Ongoing

BANBURY KIDS FALL registration, Banbury Community Centre, 120 Banbury Rd. Programs include adult and tot playgroups, arts and crafts, gym, cooking, music, golf, tennis and soccer, Whimz. Call Barb at 416-391-2439.

SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES, Bathurst Jewish Community Centre, six students per class, one instructor and two assistants. Classes twice a week. New session offered every month. Each course is 16 hours. Cost: $55 for members, $70 for non-members (includes course manual). Call Brian Prosserman at 905-882-6080 or e-mail bprosserman@bjcc.ca.

EUCHRE GAME NIGHT, Mondays, St. Davids Anglican Church, 1796 Lawrence Ave., W., 7:30 p.m. Prizes and refreshments. Parking.

JOKERS CLUB MEETS the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7:15 p.m., Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr. Share jokes, play games to help keep the mind sharp. Call Irv Helpert at 416-661-2541.

ADULT SUPPORT GROUP by Learning Disabilities Association, Toronto District chapter, every second Monday. Call 416-229-1680 to book an intake interview.

MEDITATIVE DANCE CLASSES, Nia, Ecology of Health Community Centre, 885 Don Mills, entrance from Wynford Drive, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call 416-449-6747.

DONATE YOUR CAR and help Epilepsy Ontario. Free tow up to $200 and minimum charitable receipt for $60. Visit www.epilepsyontario.org or call 1-800-463-1119.

NAR-ANON FAMILY group weekly meetings for those affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the help line at 416-239-0096.

PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT someone's drinking are asked to call Al-Anon at 416-410-3809.

GAVEL AND GLASS Toastmasters club meets Thursdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m., St. Mark's Church, 1 Greenland Rd. Visit www.gavelnglass.on.ca.

PEOPLE PROVIDING RESPITE care for families can contact www.respiteservices.com for information, services and more.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR stroke survivors hosted by Stroke Recovery Network. Call 1-888-540-6666 for location.

TORONTO FAMILY HISTORY Centre, 24 Ferrand Dr., offers a collection of resources for those interested in researching family history. Appointments necessary to reserve microfilm readers. Call 416-422-5480, ext. 301.

NEW BEGINNINGS sessions for those who are divorced, separated or widowed, 3377 Bayview Ave. Call 416-222-1101, ext. 107.

AL-ANON FAMILY Groups offers mutual support for anyone who has been affected by someone else's drinking. Weekly meetings. Call 416-410-3809 or visit www.Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org to find a location.

COMMUNITY ACTION RESOURCE Centre provides newcomer settlement services in Spanish, Italian, Dari, Pashto, Urdu and Hindi, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1652 Keele St. Call 416-652-2273.

THE ANTIBES AWARENESS Through Movement committee hosts Feldenkrais classes Mondays at the Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr., 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Call 416-665-9050.

FRIDAY NIGHT LADIES Auxiliary dinner, The Royal Canadian Legion, Wilson Branch 527, 948 Sheppard Ave. W., 6 p.m., a different meal each Friday, $7. Enter through rear of the building. Call 416-633-0345.

PLAY SHUFFLEBOARD AT the North York Seniors Centre, 21 Hendon Ave., Thursday evenings. Call 416-733-4111.

DON MILLS NETWORKING Group meets the third Thursday of every month at Anthony's Grill, 1090 Don Mills Rd., 9 to 10 a.m. No membership fee, food and beverage at the cost of the member. E-mail donmillsnetworking@gmail.com.

PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB, Hoggs Hollow Toastmasters, every other Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., 4141 Yonge St. Call Marvin at 416-222-8130, ext. 232.

It's Happening runs Wednesdays in The North York Mirror and covers Thursday until the following Wednesday. Items from local, non-profit organizations should be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Please include all necessary information, including the exact address, street name and number, postal code and nearest intersection. Submissions cannot be taken over the phone, but can be e-mailed to nycalendar@insidetoronto.com