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Thursday, Sept. 4

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES, blood donation clinic, Federal Government of Canada, 4900 Yonge St., main lobby, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE.

ODETTE CANCER CENTRE presents evening one of Dimensions of Cancer. Speakers: Ronnie and Aaron Bacher; Fateful Tuesdays: Our Story Of Survival, and Dr. Ross Gray, Paul Soren and Janet Canavan present Like Fish Out of Water: Men Being Helpful to Women with Cancer. Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave. E., Floral Hall, 7:30 p.m. Call 416-480-5000, ext. 7988.

GOULDING COMMUNITY CENTRE will be the site of a blood donation clinic, 45 Goulding Ave., gymnasium, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE.

Saturday, Sept. 6

COMMUNITY FUN FAIR, Parkway Bible Church and The Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd., 1 to 4 p.m., children's games, food, prizes and more.

ARCHETYPES: THE ARCHITECTS Of Our Lives, Church of Universal Love, Spiritual Centre, 724 Wilson Ave., speaker: Gaye Fullerton, 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $35; $40 for non-members. Call 416-636-5089 or visit www.churchofuniversallove.com.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY BARBECUE, St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 3194 Weston Rd., noon to 4 p.m. Food, games and more.

Sunday, Sept. 7

NORTH YORK SENIOR Walkers, Thomson Park, Lawrence Avenue and Brimley Road, 9 a.m., meet by the washrooms at the end of the second parking lot. Visit www.northyorkseniorwalkers.com for maps and driving directions or call 416-241-2932.

ADVOCATES FOR HUMANITY hosts giant garage sale to aid orphans in Zimbabwe, National Council of Jewish Women, 4700 Bathurst St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 905-763-1136.

Monday, Sept. 8

COPING WITH THE high holidays following a loss, program led by Rabbi Rena Arshinoff and Amira Posner, Jerome D. Diamond Adolescent Centre, 196 Keewatin Ave., 7:30 p.m. Call 416-638-7800, ext. 287 to register.

ADULT ESL PROGRAM, registration, Immanuel Baptist Church, gymnasium, 1100 Finch Ave. E., 10 a.m. to noon. Classes begin Sept. 15. SENIOR LADIES EXERCISE program, Donway Baptist Church, 285 The Donway East, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Monday and Wednesday mornings, $60 for 10 weeks. Call Alison at 416-444-3205.

THE 18TH WILLOWDALE Scout group holds registration for youth (Beavers, Scouts and Cubs) and parents, St. Theodore of Canterbury Anglican Church, 111 Cactus Ave., 7 to 9 p.m. Call 416-638-3782.

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.

FALL REGISTRATION AT Wilmington Tiny Tots Preschool Program, Irving W. Chapley Community Centre, 205 Wilmington Ave. Fully supervised. Parent and tot and co-op educational and recreational programs offered for newborns to four-year-olds. Programs offered Monday to Friday. Call 416-395-7892.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW CLASSES, a series of 20 classes offered over two semesters by an experienced teacher. Ideal for those planning a trip to Israel or otherwise interested in learning to speak Hebrew. Beginners are welcome. Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am Synagogue, 55 Yeomans Rd., 7 to 8 p.m. Cost: members: $25/semester, non-members $40/semester. Call 416-633-5500.

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR eight-week program of crafts, pilates, scrapbooking and stained glass for women. Wellspring Worship Centre, 89 Centre Ave., 9 to 11 a.m. Cost: $25 for eight-week program. Visit www.wellspringonline.ca or call 416-223-3496.

FREE ESL CLASSES, Willowdale United Church, 349 Kenneth Ave., 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays. Call 416-225-2309.

COPING WITH THE high holidays following a loss of a loved one, North York General Hospital, Branson Site, 555 Finch Ave. W., 3rd floor Jewish Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Facilitated by Rabbi Ronald Weiss. Call 416-638-7800, ext. 287 to register.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

NEARLY NEW SHOP, Lansing United Church, 49 Bogert Ave., 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Gently used clothing, household goods and more. Proceeds go toward local outreach programs. Call 416-221-1722.

FREE ESL CLASSES, Willowdale United Church, 349 Kenneth Ave., 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 416-225-2309.

Volunteers

LITERACY AND BASIC Skills needs volunteer tutors for its adult literacy program. Volunteers meet with English speaking adult learners on a one-to-one basis for two hours a week during the day or evening. Ten-hour training program starts Sept. 17. Call Carol Visser at 416-396-3466 or e-mail Elaine Leni at literacyandbasicskills@bellnet.ca.

DISABILITY AWARENESS PROGRAM seeks volunteer puppeteers to educate students about mental and physical disabilities. No experience required. Training provided. Must have own transportation. Call 416-964-9095 or e-mail kob@epilepsytoronto.org.

MALE FRIENDLY VISITORS needed to spend time with isolated seniors at The Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living. One to two hours a week. Days flexible. Call Naomi Ziegler 416-225-2112, ext. 127.

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.

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.

BAYCREST CENTRE FOR Geriatric Care seeks volunteers to work in its Wellness Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 3 p.m. Must have an interest in health and wellness, enjoy meeting people and helping them find health information. Computer experience an asset. Training provided. Call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572.

MEALS ON WHEELS drivers needed to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors on Fridays for lunch. Must have a car. Mileage is reimbursed. Two hours a week. Contact Naomi Ziegler at The Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living at 416-225-2112, ext. 127 or e-mail naomiz@betelcentre.org.

BETTER LIVING HEALTH and Community Services immediately needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors. Mileage reimbursed. Two hours a week. Call 416-447-7244, ext. 724.

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 welcome. Call Louise at 416-385-8885, ext. 25 or e-mail lleblanc@alliancehospice.ca.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Announcements

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.

TAP DANCE CLASSES, Goulding Community Tap Dancers, beginner and intermediate level, adults and seniors, Goulding Community Centre, 45 Goulding Ave., Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 10. Call 416-497-7852.

PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR entertainers are invited to attend the weekly gathering of Fun Time, a not-for-profit group that gathers for an evening of free entertainment. The group meets every Monday at 19 Cadillac Ave., near Wilson Avenue and Bathurst Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. E-mail fkalif0403@rogers.com.

ARTISANS 7 CRAFTERS wanted for juried show taking place Nov. 7 and 8, Jubilee Art Craft Show, 40 Underhill Dr. Call 416-449-3980 or visit www.jubileeunited.ca.

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.

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 seeks 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, an a cappella-style chorus, 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.

Ongoing

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 at St. David's Anglican Church, 1796 Lawrence Ave. W., 7:30 p.m. Prizes and refreshments. Parking.

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

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, 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 or faxed to 416-493-6190.