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Thursday, Oct. 18

SCARBOROUGH CENTRE FOR Employment Accessibility hosts job fair, 3478 Lawrence Ave. E., Unit C006, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., employers on site, bring resumes, dress appropriately, registration at door.

COFFEE WITH A DIFFERENCE, Grace Church, 447 Port Union Rd., demonstrations, speakers, music, 9:15 to 11 a.m., call 416-284-8424.

Friday, Oct. 19

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE, St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd., starts at 6 p.m. tonight, tomorrow, 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, household items, jewelry, books and more.

Saturday, Oct. 20

AOTS MEN'S CLUB welcomes The Ulster Accordion Band, Wilmar Heights Church, 963 Pharmacy Ave., tickets $15 pp available at the door.

EAST SCARBOROUGH SCOUTING Centennial Dance, fundraiser for the East Scarborough scouting area, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., $50 pp with dinner. Call 416-264-3493 for tickets.

Monday, Oct. 22

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE FIRM, The Employment Accessibility Centre, 3478 Lawrence Ave. E., Unit C006, realistic, hands-on experience in various business settings, 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-396-8100.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

TORONTO EAST CHRISTIAN Women's Club, morning coffee, speakers, music, White Shield Banquet Hall, 2300 Lawrence Ave., E., 9 to 11 a.m., $10, free parking. Call 416-431-5099 for more information.

LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES, 'From Abandoned Store to Archives,' with author and archivist Richard Schofield, Bendale Branch Public Library, 1515 Danforth Rd., 7:30 p.m. Free admission.

CHURCH EUCHRE EVENINGS, The Church of St. Giles, 35 Kecala Rd., $3 pp, prizes and refreshments, 7:30 p.m.

BE PREPARED FOR family court, information session for women, free, $2 donation welcome, 2100 Ellesmere Rd., Suite 245, 7 to 9 p.m., topics include: domestic contracts, divorce, child and spousal support, access to children and property. For information call 416-439-7111.

Volunteers

COPING IN TOUGH TIMES seeks volunteer board members, meets every second Tuesday at 6 p.m., 81 Gilder Dr., main floor, Midland and Eglinton avenues. Call 416-266-4596 or e-mail dclementson67@hotmail.com

THE EAST SCARBOROUGH Storefront seeks volunteer tutors to help students in grades 1 through 12 with homework. Must be 14 years of age or older. Contact Dip Habib at 416-208-7897 or e-mail diph@thestorefront.org

Announcements

CURLING TEAMS WANTED for fundraising bonspiel to benefit the Highland Creek Lions Club. Events takes place on Oct. 27. Call 416 616-9370 or visit www.lionsclub.ca for more information.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS, St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. Mass held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. E., followed with reception at the school, Nov. 17. For further information call 416-393-5269.

TUESDAY CRAFT DAYS, West Hill Community Services, every Tuesday until Dec. 18, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 3847 Lawrence Ave. E. To register call 416-282-4538.

CHILD AND DAD program, 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 for more information.

TDSB YOUTH BOOST, 3443 Finch Ave. E., Suite 102, registration open for pre-employment workshop beginning Oct. 22. To book your spot call 416-396-8030.

LEARN TO PLAY basketball, East Toronto Basketball Association, St. Dunstan Catholic School, 15 Pharmacy Ave., Fridays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., six to 12 years of age. Call 416-655-0346 or visit www.etba1.com for more information.

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES for permanent residents and convention refugees. Aldebrain LINC Centre, 2155 Lawrence Ave. E. 2nd floor, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., courses ongoing from Sept. to Dec. Levels 1 to 7, childcare and transportation assistance available. Call 416-750-2070

EAST SCARBOROUGH SCOUTING, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers now taking registrations for 2007-08. Call 416-287-9600 or visit www.gtc.scouts.ca/eastscarborough for more information.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING, Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Dr., ages six to 12 from 7 to 8 p.m., adults 8 to 10 p.m., beginners welcome, no partner necessary, every Friday evening. Call 416-286-9755.

POPE JOHN PAUL Catholic High School hosts alumni night, volleyball, basketball and fitness room, every Tuesday until May, 685 Military Trail, 7 to 9 p.m. Call 416-393-5531 for more information.

Ongoing

FREE CAREER AND employment services for women, two Scarborough locations. Call 416-283-5229.

SUNDAY BRUNCHES HELD the first and third Sunday of each month, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., 10 a.m. to noon, menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, toast, fruit, juice, coffee, tea. Everyone welcome.

WARDEN WOODS COMMUNITY Centre offers English classes for adults, Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 74 Fir Valley Crt., call 416-694-1138, ext. 161 to visit the centre to register in person. �THE SINGING PILGRIMS, group of retired and semi-retired men from the GTA dedicated to bringing the word of God in song to seniors in residences and churches, seeks new members. Group rehearses every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., call 416-438-8552.

SERENATA SINGERS BEGIN new season, former Wilmar Heights United Church, 963 Pharmacy Ave., every Wednesday, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tenors, baritones and basses with some vocal experience are invited to join. For more information call 416-497-5952.

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

FREE ESL CLASSES, every Friday evening, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 3159 Lawrence Ave. E., 7:30 p.m. Call 416-431-9252.

SENIORS DROP-IN GROUP, North American Muslim Foundation Community Centre, D6-63 Silver Star Blvd., every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., call 416-299-1969, ext. 24.

Saturday night dance club, Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd., LLBO, admission $6, yearly membership $10, ballroom and line dancing, refreshments, door prizes, 7 to 11 p.m., everyone welcome.

SWING DANCE LESSONS, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., no partner needed, first lesson free, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. Call 416-447-9774.

BIRCHMOUNT BLUFFS NEIGHBOURHOOD Centre opens new location for youth with disabilities, Youth Centre, 2849 Kingston Rd., drop-in activities, social networking, free, attendant services offered for specific events. Call 416-264-1007.

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

THE BUSINESS BREAKFAST Networking Club, Scarborough chapter, meets every Wednesday, Golden Griddle Family Restaurant, 10 Milner Ave., 7:15 to 8:30 a.m., call 416-261-9388.

CLUB SOLO SOCIAL dance (50 and older) Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. to midnight, couples and singles, Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd. Dress code, call Pat 416-447-1537.

International Association of Administrative Professionals helps promote the image of office professionals, third Wednesday of every month, 5:30 to 8 p.m., $20 for non-members, includes dinner, Centennial College Residence and Conference Centre, 940 Progress Ave. Visit www.iaap-hq.org for details.

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.

PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT someone's drinking can call Al-Anon 416-410-3809.

AL-ANON HOSTS daily and nightly support meetings for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Call 416-410-3809.

Keenagers adults (55 plus), meets Thursdays, 11 a.m., for singing, inspiration, fellowship and a hot meal, Dorset Park Baptist Church, 1428 Kennedy Rd. Cost $6.

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH, Tuesday and Thursdays mornings, 9 to 11 a.m., Connections Intercultural Centre, 5 Treewood St. Childcare provided. Call 647-435-8069.

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 every Tuesday 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 for more information.

YWCA SOAR to help women facing multiple barriers find jobs, program goes from one to four weeks. Call SOAR at 416-264-7885 or from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 3730 Kingston Rd.

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. Appointments private and confidential. Call 416-281-1376.

GOLDEN YEARS GROUP for visually impaired or blind people, 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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