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Wednesday, Aug. 29

THE JAPANESE CANADIAN Cultural Centre holds encore moving screening of The Cats of Mirikitani, 7 p.m., Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Cr., $8. Call 416-441-2345.

Sunday, Sept. 2

FEEL THE CONNECTION, a multicultural show featuring art, music, dance and poetry from around the world that helps highlight the similarities within different ethnic groups, Yorkwoods Library Theatre, 1785 Finch Ave., W., 6 p.m. Tickets $10, e-mail dkanthan@celestica.com or janani.srikantha@gmail.com for details.

NORTH YORK SENIOR Walkers, Etienne Brule Park, 9 a.m., Jane and Bloor streets. Visit www.northyorkseniorwalkers.com for maps and directions or call 416-241-2932.

FAMILY FEST AT Downsview Park, co-sponsored by the Family Channel, noon to 8 p.m., features musical talent, games and rides, food vendors and exhibits. Tickets are $29.99 each or a family pack of four tickets for $99.99. Admission is free for children two and younger. Tickets available on www.pdp.ca or by calling 1-877-849-4737.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, four sessions, twice a week, Bathurst Jewish Community Centre, 4588 Bathurst St., $22 for members, $28 for non-members, space is limited, registration is required. Call 416-636-1880, ext. 0.

13TH LANSING SCOUTS is accepting registrations for Beavers aged five to seven and Cubs aged eight to 10, Lansing United Church, 49 Bogert Ave., 7 p.m. Call 416-222-0468.

Volunteers

NORTH YORK COMMUNITY House is recruiting youth volunteers between the ages of 16 to 24 to act as Youth Recreational Peer Leaders in recreation, sports, physical activity and nutrition. Training begins in September. Call Maria at 416-784-0920, ext. 230 or e-mail nych@nych.ca for details.

THE CONCERNED KIDS, a not-for-profit group teaching about different social concerns through the use of puppetry, is recruiting volunteers to help deliver programs to young people ages four to 14. An eight-week puppeteer training course begins in early September. Volunteers must be willing to commit about four hours a week throughout the school year. Access to a car is an asset. E-mail Linamaria at info@theconcernedkids.com with a resume as well as a brief history of your experience in puppetry, theatre, education and community social programs. For more information call 416-636-1656.

BIG BROTHERS OF Toronto is recruiting male volunteers for the Jane and Finch communities for its in-school mentoring program. In partnership with local elementary schools, volunteers will work one-on-one with youth for one hour per week. Volunteers need to be 18 and older. Contact Alex at 416-925-8981, ext. 4119 or e-mail adow@bbbst.com for details.

TROMBONE AND TRUMPET players urgently wanted by the Global Poverty Relief Foundation. Volunteer musicians needed for fundraising projects through live performances and CD recordings for poverty relief programs. Contact Andrew at 416-712-2555.

CARING CANINE HAS an urgent need for volunteers to help with free dog therapy and visiting services across the city. E-mail caringcanine2@gmail.com or call 416-964-1273.

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

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

Announcements

CHRISTOPHER LEADERSHIP COURSE, learn effective communication skills for presentations, interviews, business meetings and social gatherings, help improve confidence, $175, 11-weeks. Visit www.thelumen.com or call 1-800-418-8925.

BANBURY KIDS REGISTRATION, fall session, morning, afternoon and after-school programs, Banbury Community Centre, 120 Banbury Rd. Programs include adult and tot playgroups, arts and crafts, gym, cooking, Whimz Live Animals, tennis, sportball and Mad Science. Call Barb at 416-391-2439.

NEW SUPPORT GROUP for stay-at-home moms living in North York. For information on MOMS Club call 647-521-1736 and leave a message.

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

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

Ongoing

CASHFLOW FOR KIDS board game that raises kids' financial IQ, for children seven and older, free, held every third Saturday of the month from 3 to 6 p.m., Mitchell Field Community Centre, 89 Church Ave. Call 416-512-6883.

STORY TIME FOR children, Weston Family Library, Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E., half-hour sessions, nature-themed stories and activities, every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Drop-ins welcome, no registration required. E-mail childrensprograms@torontobotanicalgarden.ca or call 416-397-1355.

JVS TORONTO JOB finding, free service, 1280 Finch Ave. W., Suite 607. Call 416-661-3010, ext. 311.

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 for details.

AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT, Feldenkrais classes, Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr., Mondays, 7 p.m. Call 416-665-9050.

SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS Association of Toronto meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m., North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St. Cost, $3. Call 905-868-8793.

THE FARMERS MARKET at Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St., every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 18.

HISTORIC GIBSON HOUSE, 5172 Yonge St., Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission $3.75 adults, $2.25 seniors and youths, $1.75 children. Limited free parking. Visit www.gibsonhouse@toronto.ca for details.

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.

JOKERS CLUB meets the fourth Wednesday of 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 Associations, Toronto District chapters, 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 people affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the help line at 416-239-0096.

L'CHAIM CANCER SUPPORT Group for Jewish Women offers telephone buddy network, programs and social gatherings. Call 416-630-0203.

DIAL-A-STORY at Toronto Public Library: 416-395-5400. Service available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Cantonese and Mandarin.

PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT someone's drinking can 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 for details.

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 people interested in researching family history. Appointments necessary to reserve microfilm readers. Call 416-422-5480, ext. 301.

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

NEWCOMER OUTREACH PROGRAM by Toronto Police Service helps new immigrants learn about the role police play in Canadian society and services provided by police. Call 416-808-7070 or visit www.torontopolice.on.ca and click on the newcomer outreach link.

MATURE MOVIE FANS of North York discuss new, foreign, classic and Canadian cinema. Call 416-441-2066.

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