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Friday, Nov. 30

FREE HEALTH TALK about Type 2 diabetes, St. Paul's Community Services for Seniors, Bridlewood Centre,

3020 Bridletowne Circle, English session, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cantonese session, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 416-493-3333 for more information.

Monday, Dec. 3

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF People with Disabilities, Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discussions, information booths, displays and demonstrations, refreshments. Pre-registration is required. Call 416-338-4756.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

ONTARIO MARCH OF Dimes holds employment seminar for people on the Ontario Disability Support Program. Learn about job placement, job coaching, resume and interview skills. Scarborough Centre for Employment Accessibility, 3478 Lawrence Ave., E., Unit C006, 1 to 4 p.m. Call 416-396-8100 for more information.

Holiday Happenings

Thursday, Nov. 29

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, Scarborough Players, Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd., today until Dec. 15, not inclusive, evening and matinees, ticket prices vary with dates. Call the box office at 416-396-4049 or visit www.theatrescarborough.com.

Friday, Nov. 30

THE MIX COMMUNITY Club annual Christmas Inclusion Awareness Concert, 50 Fairfax Cres., 7 to 10 p.m., $10 pp, refreshments included, Gospel artists Aileen Lombardo and Nordene Simon will perform. Arrange Wheel-trans pick-ups between 9:30 and 10 p.m. Visit www.mixcommunityclub.com for more information.

CHRISTMAS CHEER VOLUNTEER information session, Agincourt Community Services Association, 4155 Sheppard Ave., E., Suite 100, 3:30 p.m. Learn how to get involved in annual food drive. Drivers, packers, sorters needed. Call 416-760-5988.

Saturday, Dec. 1

HOLIDAY CAROL CONCERT, Wexford Heights United Church, 2102 Lawrence Ave., E., featuring The Otterbein College Choir, 7:30 p.m. Freewill offering.

CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE AND nearly new shop, St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 3817 Lawrence Ave., E., 10 a.m. to noon.

CRAFT AND BAKE SALE hosted by Malvern Rouge Valley Youth Services, Malvern Recreation Centre, 30 Sewells Rd., noon to 4 p.m., and also on Dec. 8. Proceeds go towards the centre's annual children's Christmas party.

ANNUAL POINSETTIA BAZAAR, Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church, 3236 St. Clair Ave, from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Event features lunch, bake table, crafts, books, and white elephant sale.

CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Church of the Epiphany, 700 Kennedy Rd., from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event features crafts, knitted goods, holiday items, lunch and more.

SCARBOROUGH'S ACOUSTIC HARVEST Folk Club presents a Christmas-themed concert, St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. at Manderley Drive, at 8 p.m. Admission is $15. Visit www.acousticharvest.cjb.net for details.

BACH CHILDREN'S CHORUS performs with the Scarborough Philharmonic, Birchmount Park C.I., 3663 Danforth Ave.

Tickets: $30, seniors $25, youth $10. Call 416-429-0007 or visit www.spo.ca for more information.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST, St. Giles Church, 35 Kecala Rd., from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost is Adults $10, and children $5 for a full breakfast. Advanced tickets only. Please call 416 431-1751 to order tickets.

Sunday, Dec. 2

THE NORTHDALE CONCERT BAND presents its annual Christmas concert, St. Jude's Anglican Church, 10 Howarth Ave., 3 p.m., featuring guest trumpet soloist, Sam Cancellara. Tickets available at the door: $10 for adults, $8 seniors and students, children under 12 free. For more information call 416-466-7409.

Saturday, Dec. 8

LIONS CHRISTMAS CRAFT sale, Heron Park Community Centre, 292 Manse Rd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FIFTH ANNUAL KIDS Kare Toy Drive to benefit the Boys and Girls Club, sponsored by the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at all GTHL arenas on Dec. 8 and 9. For details e-mail shawnasmith@gthlcanada.com or visit www.boysandgirlsontario.ca for more information.

SCARBOROUGH CHAPTER OF the Women of the Moose host annual Christmas bake sale and bazaar to fund its community service projects, Scarborough Moose Lodge, 34 Crockford Blvd., at 9 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ROSE Concert, St. Rose of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave., at 3 p.m. Event features choirs and soloists. Free admission, but freewill donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society is appreciated. Call 416-438-6729 for more information.

Volunteers

LEISUREWORLD SCARBOROUGH requires volunteers to assist with programs, outings, special events, office support and one on one visits with residents. Qualifies for student volunteer hours. To arrange an interview, please e-mail josie.dunn@leisureworld.ca or call 416-264-2301, ext. 209.

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.

SCARBOROUGH SUPPORT SERVICES seeks volunteer drivers for its Meals on Wheels program. Call 416-750-9885, ext. 231 for more information.

Announcements

DADDY AND ME group, Dorset Park Baptist Church, 1428 Kennedy Rd., Saturday's from 2 to 5 p.m., pre-registration is required. Contact Marcia at 416-752-4100, ext. 225.

PROBUS CLUB SCARBOROUGH Centre seeks new members, social club for retirees, meets the third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Call Doug Spence at 416-497-6950 for location or more information.

FREE RESUME CRITIQUE for people ages 16 to 29 who are out of school and out of work. E-mail your resume to youthemployment@nwsyc.com to have an Employment Specialist contact you within two business days providing feedback to improve your chances of finding a job or drop in at 3850 Finch Ave., E., Unit #410. Call 416-502-9293 for more information.

NEW MEMBERS ENCOURAGED to join Highland Creek Branch 258 of the Royal Canadian Legion. The veteran's community-based organization welcomes any Canadian citizen, Commonwealth subject or any subject of an allied country can join. For more information call 905-281-2992.

SCARBOROUGH WRITERS ASSOCIATION meets every Wednesday to discuss personal writing and poetry, The Jack Goodlad Centre, 929 Kennedy Rd., E., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Eugenie at 416-759-3340 for more information.

TUESDAY CRAFT DAYS, West Hill Community Services, for parents and caregivers, 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.

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.

THE SALLYANN CAFE, drop-in centre, Salvation Army Scarborough, 2021 Lawrence Ave, E., noon to 4 p.m., every Wednesday, for coffee, snack, a listening ear.

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL PROFESSIONAL training, Dorset Park Baptist Church, 1428 Kennedy Rd., every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 416-752-4100, ext. 225 for more information.

Ongoing

WEEKLY LEGAL CLINIC, Agincourt Community Service Association, 4155 Sheppard Ave., E., Suite 100, by appointment only. Call 416-321-6912 for more information.

SCARBOROUGH KINGS TABLE Tennis Club meets at J.S. Woodsworth Senior Public School, 120 Sedgemount Dr., 6 to 10 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Visit www.skttc.com for more information.

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.

RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL AND basketball, Immanuel Child Care Centre, 21 Channel Nine Court, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Call Sheila at 416-293-0373.

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.

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.

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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