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Sales Program. March 13 - April 24. 4893A Dundas Street. Gallery open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit info@artsetobicoke.com or call 416-622-8731

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 7 p.m. until midnight 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.

THE AHMADDIYA MUSLIM WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION presents the 1st Annual GTA Central Region Symposium entitled "Dispelling Myths Within My Faith." Featuring guests speakers from various faiths.This is an exclusively ladies event. 2-5:30 p.m at the Ahmadiyya Abode of Peace, Multipurpose Hall, 3001 Finch Ave. W. Free admission, parking and refreshments.

Sunday, March 16

VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS at the Kingsview Village Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 70 Kingsview Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. No registration required. Call 416-245-6863 or e-mail kingsview_communications@yahoo.ca.

EASTER PET PHOTOS with the Easter Bunny and your four-legged friends at Cloverdale Mall, Hwy. 427 and Dundas St. West, from 6 to 8 p.m. with proceeds benefitting the Etobicoke Humane Society. All pets must be on leash or in cage and pet owners must enter the mall via the entrance between Mr. Souvlaki and Gino's Pizza.

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH concert at the Martin Luther Church, 2379 Lake Shore Blvd. West at 2 p.m. Goldberg variations by String Trio, Marie Berard, Teng Li and Winona Zelenka. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, children free. Call 416-251-8293. www.martinluther.ca

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.

HOLY WEEK PARISH MISSION Presented by Fr. Eugene O'Reilly CssR. Themes: Intimacy with God and Self, Living the Reign of God Today, Reconciliation, Discipleship. March 16 to March 19 7:30 p.m. St. Ambrose Parish, 782 Brown's Line. Call 416-251-8282.

HUMBER ARBORETUM CENTRE for Urban Ecology hosts maple syrup harvesting walks, the first from 10:30 a.m. until noon, the second runs from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sap right from the trees. Cost is $5 per child, $6 per adult, $20 per family. Prices do not include GST. Pre-registration is required with payment by credit card. Call 416-675-5009 or e-mail: naturecentre@humber.ca

Monday, March 17

WESTWAY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY holds its meeting at Royal York Baptist Church, 1520 Royal York Rd. at 7:30 p.m. Christine Moore will speak on 'Lavender: In the garden and the home' and will also demonstrate some of its uses. Refreshments, lending library and raffle. Visitors $2 at the door. Call Jean for info 416-247-7018.

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.

FEVER - THE LIFE OF PEGGY LEE presented by Franklin Horner Community Centre. 432 Horner Avenue. 7:30 p.m.$3 for members, $5 for non-members. Refreshments to follow. Call 416-252-6822

LAKESHORE ENVIRONMENTAL GARDENING SOCIETY will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Rocket Fuel, 2925 Lakeshore Blvd. W.Come and meet local gardeners, share knowledge and plan gardening events. Bulbs for the Spring Garden is the gardening topic of the evening. Call 416-347-5449

Thursday, March 20

WORLD EVENTS FORUM Meeting at the Fairfield Seniors' Centre, 80 Lothian Ave, at 2 p.m. featuring York University professor Sergei Plekhanov who will speak to 'The Political Meaning of the 2008 Russian Presidential Election'. Admission $2 for members, $4 for non-members. Call Edward Chop at 416-244-9534.

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.

GOOD FRIDAY FISH and Chips at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3, 150 Eighth St. in the Club Room for $8.50. Call to place your order by March 18, 416-259-0285.

Sunday, March 23

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE at the shore of Lake Ontario from Humber Bay West. 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunday. Breakfast to follow at Martin Luther Church, 2379 Lake Shore Blvd. West. Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. Visit www.martinluther.ca for info.

EASTER BREAKFAST at Richview United Church, 149 Wellesworth Dr. from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Includes bacon, sausage, pancakes, eggs, toast, juice and coffee/tea for $6.50 per person. Call 416-621-5030 to reserve a spot.

Tuesday, March 25

LONG BRANCH HISTORICAL Society presents 'Mississauga: The Homefront During World War II' with speaker Matthew Wilkinson from Heritage Mississauga at 7 p.m. at the Long Branch Library, 3500 Lakeshore Blvd. West. For info call Barry at 416-252-3672.

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.

WELCOME WAGON EXPECTING PARENTS SHOW at the Holiday Inn, 600 Dixon Road. 6:30 p.m. Free to attend, by invitation only. Please register online at www.welcomewagon.ca Call 1-866-283-7584

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.

WELCOME WAGON BRIDAL SHOWCASE at the Holiday Inn, 600 Dixon Road. 6:30 p.m. Free to attend, by invitation only. Please register online at www.welcomewagon.ca. Call 1-866-283-7584

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.

Thurday, April 3

HARVEY: PRESENTED BY THEATRE ETOBICOKE Broadway show about a man and his best friend, Harvey, an invisible six-foot rabbit. April 3-5, 11. Noon and 8 p.m. The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive. $18 for adults, $16 for students/seniors. Call 416-246-1889. www.theatre-etobicoke.com

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.

Thurday April 17

UNDER THE BIG TOP: Art Show opening reception. A magic circus arts extravaganza featuring works of art by over 100 LCI students. Also featuring dramatic scenes, hypnotic music and various entertainers. Free. The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive.Presented by Lakeshore Collegiate Institute Arts Department. Show runs until May 1. Call 416-394-7650. www.lakeshorecollegiate.ca

Friday, April 18

20TH ANNUAL DREAM AUCTION: Toronto Cooperative Nursery School's Annual fundraising event sponsored by Campbell Company of Canada. Includes a live and silent auction. Cash bar and d'oeuvres will be served. Visa and MasterCard welcome. The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive. Adimission $2. Call 416-259-8776. www.learningonthelake.com

Saturday, May 31

LADIES BRUNCH at Humbervale Park Baptist Church, 763 Royal York Rd. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a presentation by The Potter's House. Call 416-231-6483 for info.

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.

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

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