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Wednesday, March 5

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR for Seniors at the Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring trade show, live demonstrations, samples, draws and prizes. Free admission. Call to register 416-252-6822.

LENTEN SERVICE at Westway United Church, 8 Templar Dr. at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Susan Kawa of Silvercreek Pre-School on handicapped conditions.

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3, 150 Eighth St, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each week. New players welcome.

Friday, March 7

ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND goes Classic Celtic in a high-energy musical program rooted in Celtic traditions at 8 p.m. at the Etobicoke Collegiate Auditorium, 86 Montgomery Road. Tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students, children free. Call 416-410-1570 or visit www.eccb.ca for info.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER at Rehoboth Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 800 Burnhamthorpe Rd. at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Service at Christ the King R.C., 3674 Lake Shore Blvd. W at 2 p.m. All welcome. Refreshments will be served following the service.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Service at Kingsway Baptist Church, 41 Birchview Blvd. at 1 p.m. with a focus on Guyana, its unique culture and heritage. For info call Patricia at 416-239-2381.

Saturday, March 8

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 210, 110 Jutland Street, hosts a dinner and dance with music by Par-3 starting at 6 p.m. Tickets $12.50 each.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Service at St. Phillips Lutheran Church, 61 West Dean Park Dr. showcasing the country of Guyana, its unique culture and heritage. Refreshments and fellowship at 9:30 a.m., service at 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker Pastor Sonja Free.

MUSICAL AND SKETCH REVUE 'Spring Fling 2008' presented by the Beaver Bible Class of Westway United Church at the Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Ave. 1:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets $18 for adults, $5 for children. Call 416-241-7077 or e-mail springfling2008@rogers.com.

POTLUCK DINNER for International Women's Day at LAMP, 185 Fifth St. in the Community Room at 6:30 p.m. Organized by Lakeshore Women's Action Group. For information call 416-503-1170.

PLAYWRIGHT WORKSHOP 'Uth Ink: Spread the Word about Where you Live' for youth at Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lakeshore Blvd. W. Plays will be recorded, published and posted online. Free for youth age 12 to 20. Call 416-201-7093 or e-mail uth_ink@yahoo.ca to enroll.

Sunday, March 9

LADIES AUXILIARY OF the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 286, hosts its monthly euchre at 1 p.m. at the legion, 1 Irwin Rd. Light lunch will be served. All are welcome. The legion ladies auxiliary euchre game is held the second Sunday of every month. For more information, call 416-741-9499.

HOT JAZZ STRING QUARTET at Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Rd., 2 p.m. featuring Jesse Barksdale on lead guitar, Drew Jurecka on violin, Chris Banks on bass, and Roberto Rosenman on rhythm guitar. Tickets $20 or $17 for seniors and students. Net proceeds to help Royal York's local outreach initiatives. For info call Bill at 416-231-1207.

Monday, March 10

FREE BASKETBALL CAMP for Kids starts today at Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave., 1 p.m. for children 12 and under, 3 p.m. for ages 13 to 19. Continues through March Break. Call centre to register at 416-252-6822.

COOKING CAPERS afternoon Camp at Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W, for kids ages 8 to 11 who would like to cook to different themes and recipes in the Inn's open hearth kitchen. Runs March 10 to 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. and cost $18.87 per session. Call 416-394-8113.

Tuesday, March 11

HANDWEAVERS AND SPINNERS Guild exhibit 'Menagerie' at Neilson Park Creative Centre Hall Gallery, 56 Neilson Drive until March 23. Features the use of natural and synthetic fibres handspun and handwoven into works of art. Call for info 416-622-5294.

Wednesday, March 12

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP of Etobicoke meets at St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd. at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call 905-677-4419 for information.

LITERARY READING at the Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. at 12 p.m. presented by Humber College. Author Krista Bridge will read selections from her collection of short stories The Virgin Spy. Free and open to the public. For info call Ben Labovitch at 416-675-6622 ext 3283.

LENTEN SERVICE at Westway United Church, 8 Templar Dr. (Kipling and The Westway). Rev. Dale Burkart will be our speaker at 7:30 p.m. We will also enjoy your company at our services on Maundy Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m., 'The Gathering' in the uppper room on Good Friday, March 21 at 11 a.m. and 'The Shadows of Chaos' Easter Sunday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m., 'The Blessing of Easter' brunch buffet after the Easter service at noon. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, March 13

COMMUNITY FORUM at Albion Library, 1515 Albion Rd., on the socio-political issues faced by the Pakistan-Canadian community 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Rexdale Women's Centre. For information call Saadia at 416-745-0062 ext. 277.

ETOBICOKE SENIOR TRAVEL Club holds a social at Fairfield Senior Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. at 1:30 p.m. Speaker is Earl Clint of Verstraete Travel and Cruises. Refreshments will be served. Call 416-232-2886.

DISABILITY TAX DEDUCTIONS Seminar hosted by the Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME) at Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamhorpe Rd. in Room 6 at 7 p.m. Chartered accountant Rebecca Ling will discuss tax deductions that may be claimed by people with disabilities. Free. Call Mary to register at 416-207-5032 ext. 29.

Friday, March 14

DJ WORKSHOP with Scratch Lab at the Albion Branch of the Toronto Public Library, 1515 Albion Rd, at 2 p.m. for teens 13 and up. Learn the basic DJ tools you need to get started in the business. Call 416-394-5170 for info.

CHILDREN'S CONCERT featuring Charlie, a children's rock musician, at Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Rd. from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and hosted by the Royal York Road Co-op Nursery School. Advance tickets are $8 per person or $25 for a family of four. At the door, tickets are $10 per person or $30 per family. Visit www.ryrns.ca for details.

Saturday, March 15

LADIES AUXILIARY of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 210, 110 Jutland St, host a Meat Roll Fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. with a bake table, tearoom, and raffles. All welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 210, 110 Jutland St, hosts a free St. Patrick's Day Dance starting at 6 p.m. with music by DJ. Make sure to wear green!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY TEA hosted by the Women's Guild and Helping Hands Group of Mimico Presbyterian Church, 119 Mimico Ave, from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost $8 for adults, $4 for children under 10. Entertainment, special refreshments.

TRANSPORTATION AND FUTURE of Cars workshop at St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd, from 9 a.m. to noon. Free registration, sponsored by Kairos Toronto West. Call Jean at 416-626-3706 or Mary Wilson at 416-231-1207 for info.

Sunday, March 16

FRIENDS, FLOWERS AND MUSIC with Friends of Centennial Park Conservatory at 151 Elmcrest Rd. from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy the Easter display in the greenhouse and hear featured performers, students from The Kingsway Conservatory of Music. Refreshments, photo cards and lucky draws available for purchase with proceeds going towards a new floral installation.

Wednesday, March 19

TORONTO WALKING STRATEGY Open House at The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. presented by COT Public Consultation. Learn about the city's walking strategy and share your ideas on creating more walkable communities. Free. For info call 416-392-8210 or visit www.toronto.ca/transportation.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Self-Help Group of Toronto West holds its monthly meeting at The Centre (Romero House), 1558 Bloor St. W. from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The group has been meeting for over 10 years and aims to present positive tools to help members deal more effectively with the disorder. For more information call 416-410-4772 or visit www.ocdontario.org.

Friday, March 21

EASTER EGG HUNT for Dogs at Centennial Park, 56 Centennial Park Rd., west side of park, north of Rathburn and west of Renforth. Fundraiser for National Service Dogs with 3,000 dog treat-filled eggs and prizes. Registration $20 per family at 10 a.m. Hunt begins at 11 a.m. Visit www.nsd.on.ca to print off pledge forms or call 905-916-0079 or e-mail dani@nsd.on.ca.

Wednesday, March 26

MEET AND GREET for Polio survivors, healthcare professionals, caregivers, families and friends, hosted by the Toronto-Peel Post-Polio Chapter of Polio Canada, a program of the March of Dimes Canada. Event is free to the public and will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Loblaws Burnhamthorpe Market, 380 The East Mall. For info contact Jan at jan.nichols@rogers.com or call Polio Canada at 416-425-3463 ext. 7211.

INFORMATION NIGHT for Kingsley Primary School, 516 The Kingsway (at Kipling), from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

ETOBICOKE CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S Club hosts a luncheon at Strate's Banquet Hall, 365 Evans Ave. at 12:30 p.m. featuring Optical Showcase Pat Maquire, soloist Kelita international gospel singer and speaker Iren Reynolds 'Design to Last'. Cost $20. Call Gloria to register by March 24 at 416-614-0860.

FAIR TRADE EDUCATIONAL Fundraiser at The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. at 7:30 p.m. presented by CambodiaCan. Ingrid Heinrichs Pauls with Ten Thousand Villages will speak on fair trade practices. Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit CambodiaCan, a non-profit organization dedicated to the disability and rehabilitation needs of rural communities. CAll 416-728-0043 or visit www.cambodiacan.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

FINE ART EXHIBITION 'Kaleidoscope' featuring the work of Visual Art and Regional Art Program students of Father Redmond Catholic S.S. at The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. 9 p.m. opening reception. Admission free. Show runs until April 10. Call 416-393-5540 or visit www.fatherredmond.com.

Friday, March 28

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS fundraiser for LAMP Community Health Care Centre's breakfast programs at Strate's Banquet Hall, 365 Evans Ave. 7:30 p.m. Featuring keynote speaker Dwight Drummond of CityTV. Tickets $40. Call 416-252-6471 ext. 308 or e-mail jasmind@lampchc.org to RSVP.

Saturday, March 29

ETOBICOKE CENTENNIAL CHOIR presents Masterworks Majesty: Highlights from Great Choral Works at the Royal York United Church, 851 Royal York Road, at 8 p.m. Featuring guest soloist Ryan Harper, tenor. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students and seniors and available at the door or by calling 416-239-1131 ext. 49.

Saturday, April 5

KINGSWAY-LAMBTON UNITED CHURCH, 85 The Kingsway at Prince Edward Drive, presents Art for Goodness' Sake 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet 33 artists and view their traditional and contemporary work in glass, wood, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, folk art and photography. Admission $10 at the door and draw for an original oil painting in support of local charities. Call 416-234-8224 for info.

Thursday, April 10

WORKSHOP 'ANGRY PARENTS, Angry Children' at the George Hull Centre for Children and Families, 600 The East Mall, 3rd Floor, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn how to cope with anger in your family. Free and sponsored by BMO Financial Group. RSVP by calling Rae at 416-622-8833 ext. 252.

ONGOING

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Self-Help Group of Toronto West holds its monthly meetings at The Centre (Romero House), 1558 Bloor St. W. on the third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The group has been meeting for over 10 years and aims to present positive tools to help members deal more effectively with the disorder. For more information call 416-410-4772 or visit www.ocdontario.org.

FREE INCOME TAX CLINIC at LAMP Community Health Centre, 185 Fifth St. March to April on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For individuals and families on a low or fixed income. Find out if you qualify and book your appointment by calling 416-252-6471 ext. 280.

GOSPEL MEETINGS at Richview Collegiate Institute, 1738 Islington Ave, every Wednesday from 8 to 9 p.m. Free, no obligation. Call Nicole for info at 647-234-7140.

FREE TAX RETURN HELP with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. To qualify, you must have a total household income less than $25,000 with dependents or less than $17,000 without dependents. To find out more about times and locations, call 416-962-1841 ext. 462 or or toll-free at 1-800-387-0735 ext. 462, or visit the Institute's website at www.icao.on.ca.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 210, 110 Jutland Street, hosts Fish and Chips night every Friday from 6:30 p.m. to midnight with karaoke and dancing. Call 416-231-2021 for info.

ETOBICOKE GOODYEAR TOASTMASTERS hold meetings every Thursday night at 6:45 p.m. at Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall. Increase your confidence when speaking in public or giving presentations. For more information, go to www.goodyeartoastmasters.org or call Victor at 416-245-0331.

GEORGE HULL CENTRE, for Children and Families holds free Parenting Challenging Children workshops every Wednesday starting Jan. 30 for eight weeks. A great resource for parents of children four to 11. Register now by calling Rae Augusto at 416-622-8833 ext. 252. 600 The East Mall, 3rd Floor.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 101, 3850 Lakeshore Blvd. West, offers lunch every Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call 416-255-4535 for info.

WEST TORONTO SHYNESS and Social Anxiety Support Group meets 4 p.m. every Sunday at Church of Resurrection, 3700 Bloor Street West, next to Islington subway station. For more information call 416-233-1508 or go to torontosocialphobia.tripod.com

FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL ART Group, 34 Riverdale Dr., begins its winter session the week of Jan. 6 until Mar. 6. Call 416-740-6520 or visit www3.sympatico.ca/fcag/ to register now.

NORTH KIPLING COMMUNITY Centre, 2 Rowntree Road, has free Sahaja Yoga Meditation at 6 p.m. in Spanish and at 7 p.m. in English every Wednesday. Learn how to meditate and see amazing benefits. Call 416-566-1095 for info.

REXDALE WOMEN'S CENTRE, 23 Westmore Dr. Suite 307, addresses a wide range of issues facing low-income and immigrant women living in Rexdale. Programs are designed to help women and their dependents integrate and settle in the community. All services offered by the centre are free. Please call 416-745-0062 for more information.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 101, 3850 Lakeshore Blvd. West, welcomes everyone to their Friday night dances starting at 8 p.m. Call 416-255-4535 for info.

THE FRANKLIN HORNER Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave., hosts bid euchre every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.

COME OUT AND and join the 333rd Beaver Colony every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Fun for children 5 to 8 years old (co-ed). Get a start on your scouting career. Contact: Sue or Scott at 416-521-7436 or e-mail hawkeye1@sympatico.ca or ghostlyrider@sympatico.ca. Visit www.scouts.ca and click on Beavers for details.

REXDALE REBUILD OUTREACH Programs and Education is recruiting male or female community members over 18 years old to join monthly committee meetings. RROPE is a non-profit organization featuring women's health programs. Meetings are third Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. No professional or medical experience needed. If you enjoy meeting people and planning, come out to enjoy refreshments and other incentives. For more information, contact Jennifer Desmond at 905-339-2534 or jdesmond_rrope@hotmail.com.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 3, 150 Eighth St., host cribbage every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. and darts every Friday night at 8 p.m. All are welcome.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 210, 11 Jutland St., hosts lunch every weekday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $5.

ARE YOU FLUENT in English and interested in making new friends? CultureLink is looking for volunteers for the Host Program, a one-on-one matching program which facilitates friendship between newcomers and volunteers. People are matched for four to six months on the basis of gender, age, and residential location. Practising English, social activities, sharing culture, special events and more are a part of this important and fulfilling community program. For more information, call 416-588-6288 ext. 210.

ETOBICOKE PARENT SUPPORT Group meets Thursday evenings. This non-denominational self-support group with trained leaders, helps parents of children who are in trouble at home, at school or with the law, abusive or taking drugs. A member of Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario (APSGO). We meet in the basement of the church at 3962 Bloor St. W. For more information, call 416-742-1386 or go to www.apsgo.ca.

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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 210, 110 Jutland St., host a fish and chips dinner every Friday night at 7 p.m. followed by karaoke and dancing. Every Saturday will be home to dancing from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

TROUBLED BY DRINKING? Al-Anon can Help. Call 416-410-3809 or visit on-line at www.al-anon.ca

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES NEEDS YOU. Volunteers are needed weekdays in Etobicoke and West Toronto. Service groups are welcome to apply. Please call 416-313-4641 or 1-800-701-7803 ext. 4641 for more details.

SCOTTISH OLD-TIME DANCING FOR ADULTS, come enjoy formation dancing in squares, circles, and around the room. Dances taught include The Dashing White Sergeant, Gay Gordons, The Military Two Step, and The Lancers and Quadrilles. A wonderful way to promote an active, healthy lifestyle. It is also a great environment for meeting new people. Held every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Weston Presbyterian Church, 11 Cross St. For more information call Georgina Finlay at 416-244-6874.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS ETOBICOKE Abundance 7 Prosperity group meets every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. with a Visions meeting afterwards. Located at Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd. For more information call 416-789-9776 or go to www.debtoranonymous.ca