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Thursday, July 24

EAST SCARBOROUGH FESTIVAL Market, weekly market, fresh fruits and vegetables, entertainment, children's activities, vendor tables, barbecue, contests, games. St. Margaret's in the Pines, 4130 Lawrence Ave. E., 3 to 6 p.m., Thursdays until Sept. 18. Call 416-847-4144.

Friday, July 25

COLD CALLING WORKSHOP, learn how to find employers, what to say to potential employers and how to prepare a script, Immigrant Resource Centre, 2330 Midland Ave., 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., must have LINC Level 4 or above. Bring your Permanent Resident Card, resume, pen, paper and your lunch. Call 416-292-7510, ext. 0.

FREE NUTRITION SEMINAR, Healthy eating for older adults and seniors, St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre, recreation room, 3333 Finch Ave., E., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. Speaker: Beverley V. Seaton, Health and Wellness Consulting, Delsie Hyatt, FoodShare. English. Call 416-493-3333.

Saturday, July 26

DERRY FLUTE BAND, 100th Anniversary open house, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. There will be band memorabilia and historical band items. Refreshments.

THE SCARBOROUGH ARTS Council and Beatz to da Streetz, host summer youth program, The Borough Most Thorough. The program is comprised of six urban music workshops, Don Montgomery Community Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave., 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays until Aug. 16. Participants learn to write lyrics, promote, produce and express themselves through music. Email Carly Gatto at assistant@scarborougharts.com.

CHAMPS MENTORING CHAMPS Program invites Malvern residents to compete in various sports tournaments as part of the annual Community Fan Day. The program was developed three years ago to emphasise character and leadership development among local children. The games will start at 11:30 am at the Nike Sports Facilities at Blessed Mother Teresa Secondary Catholic School, 40 Sewells Rd.

CHARIOT FESTIVAL HONOURING Lord Ganesha at 9 a.m. the Sri Varasiththi Vinaayagar Temple, 3025 Kennedy Rd., between Finch and McNicoll Avenues. Prayers at the temple begin at 8:45 a.m. For details, call 416-291-8500.

Sunday, July 27

BANDS PERFORM LIVE, Port Union Community Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave. E., Sons of Beaches, 7 p.m., bring your lawn chair. Light refreshments available. Call 416-724-0416.

FUNDRAISER YARD SALE, 21 Wagner Dr., 8 a.m., hosted by Common Ground Cooperative to benefit Get in Line, a rollerblading, cycling and walking event to support services and programs for those with developmental disabilities. Call 416-421-0799 visit www.getinline.ca.

SUITE LIFE ARTS for Youth presents The Language of the Heart "remixed", by Andrew Moodie, at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Scarborough, 155 Markham Rd. The production is pay what you can. For details, call Denise at 416-691-3269.

Monday, July 28

GIRLS OF DESTINY camp for teenage girls aged 11 to 16. Learn about fitness, nutrition, beauty, budgeting, leadership, character, image, decision making and relationship. Runs through to Aug. 2. Rosewood Church of the Nazerene, 657 Milner Ave., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $80. Includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Register online at www.rosewoodcotn.com or call 416-568-3373 or 416-283-8347.

Volunteers

ASSISTANT SEWING INSTRUCTOR needed, Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Court, Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416 694-1138, ext. 160.

SCARBOROUGH HOUSING HELP Centre seeks volunteer board of directors. SHHC is the City of Toronto's designated provider of housing help services for Scarborough. Time commitment is five hours each month. Call Gopi at 416-285-8070, ext. 308 or e-mail s.gopikrishna@shhc.ca.

TUCK SHOP VOLUNTEERS needed for Leisureworld Scarborough, 130 Midland Ave. Great opportunity for retirees and for students to gain required volunteer hours, develop retail, time and job management skills. Call 416-264-2301, ext. 209.

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

CHURCHILL HEIGHTS NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch (area bounded by Markham Road, Ellesmere Road, Scarborough Golf Road, Brimorton Avenue and Painted Post) is looking for volunteers for the 2nd annual Neighbours' Night Out barbecue on July 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. E-mail churchillheights@sympatico.ca or call 416-431-2244.

Announcements

FREE SEWING CLASSES, Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Court, Mondays 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416 694-1138, ext. 160.

SALLY ANN CAFE Wednesdays, noon to 4 p.m. Meet for coffee, snacks, conversation and friendship. The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E. Call 416-441-9069.

W.A. PORTER/SATEC@PORTER 50TH REUNION celebrations, Oct. 17 to 18, visit www.waporteralumni.com or call 416-396-3365 for more information or how you can get involved in preparations.

AGINCOURT COMMUNITY SERVICES Association's food bank is in need of donations. Pasta, peanut butter, rice, juices, beans and chick peas are in high demand. Donations may be dropped off at 4155 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 100. Call Eric at 416-321-6912, ext. 224.

FREE SUMMER PROGRAMS for parents and children who are up to six years old. Crafts, games, toys, singing and healthy snacks. YWCA, 3090 Kingston Rd. To register, call 416-266-1232, ext. 26.�THE SALVATION ARMY summer camp, for children aged seven to 12, Aug. 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to noon, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E. Singing, drama, creative movement, percussion, Bible program. Cost: $25 per child. To register, call 416-759-1721 or visit www.scarboroughcitadel.ca.

SUMMER DAY CAMP, six to 12 years of age, July and August, Harvest Call Worship Centre, 293 Port Union Rd. Call 416-282-2651 for times and camp details.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES for seniors, eight weeks, PEACE Services at Oxford College, 670 Progress Ave. Space is limited. Call 416-410-1414.

COPING IN TOUGH TIMES teaches those on low incomes how to budget their money, 81 Gilder Drive, main floor, second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. Call 416-266-4596.

YOUTH BADMINTON CLUB geared toward boys and girls aged eight and older, Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., free, Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact Barry Strike at 416-261-3412.

PROBUS CLUB SCARBOROUGH Centre seeks new members, social club for retirees, meets the third Thursday of each month, 9:45 a.m. to noon. Call Doug Spence at 416-497-6950 for location or more information.

CHILD AND DAD program at the Rouge-River Ontario Early Years Centre, 2041 McCowan Rd., Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 416-291-7745 or visit www.mfrc.org.

Ongoing

SWING DANCE LESSONS, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., $35 for five lessons, first lesson free. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. Call 416-447-9774.

STRENGTH TO WALK In Freedom Together, SWIFT, is a free self-help group for those with marital problems, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and anger management. The group meets Monday evenings at Kennedy Nursing Lodge, 1400 Kennedy Rd., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to all age groups and walks of life. Call 905-707-5691.

MOM AND BABY program, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd., for moms with babies 0 to 12 months old. Sing songs, play games, make and take home toys, discuss how babies grow and learn, and share information with other moms. To register, call 416-266-1232, ext. 22.

FREE PARENTING PROGRAMS, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Road. Learn about parenting styles, child development, practical discipline, communication strategies, ways to build your child's self-esteem and much more. To register, call 416-266-1232.

Saturday night dance club, Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd., LLBO, admission $6, ballroom and line dancing, refreshments, door prizes, 7 to 11 p.m., everyone welcome.

AL-ANON HOSTS daily and nightly support meetings for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Call 416-410-3809 for meeting location closest to your community.

MOMS AND TOTS early years programs, twice a week, St. Joseph's Church, 200 Morrish Rd., infants to five years of age. Call Barbara at 416-283-4116.

PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT SERVICES Ontario hosts a support group the first and third Thursday of the month in the Port Union and Lawrence Ave. E. area. Call 905-472-1807 to register.

CLUB SOLO SINGLES and Couples Dance Saturday nights, Cedar Brook Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd., 7.30 p.m. to midnight. All welcome. Refreshments served. Dress code. Cost $10. Call 416-447-1537.

SCARBOROUGH INVESTMENT CLUB meets the third Tuesday of every month to learn, discuss and invest in the stock market, $25 per month, YMCA, 230 Town Centre Ct., 6:30 p.m. Call 416-759-1219.

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Call 416-236-8956 or visit www.torontona.org.

SENIOR EUCHRE, 55 plus, Thursdays, 12:30 to 3:15 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call 416-396-4069.

THE ROTARY CLUB of Scarborough meets Tuesdays at The Scarboro Golf Club, 321 Scarborough Golf Club Rd., 12:30 p.m. for lunch, fellowship and speakers. Contact Michael Cooksey at 416-266-3287 or visit www.rotary.org.

YOUTH AND FAMILY counselling program, Malvern Family Resource Centre. Call 416-284-4654, ext. 28.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC, Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1321 Neilson Rd. Every second Tuesday. Appointments are private and confidential. Call 416-281-1376.

GOLDEN YEARS GROUP for visually impaired or blind, first Wednesday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call Ellen at 416-438-2403.

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