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Saturday, March 29

FUNDRAISING CHILI FEST hosted by St. Joseph's Elementary School, held at St. Joseph's Church hall, 65 Curzon St., tickets $7 in advance, $10 at the door, includes bowl of chili, hot dog and soft drink, as well as children's entertainment, cash bar and raffles. All funds raised will benefit programs at the school.

Monday, March 31

HEART HEALTH FAIR, Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 11 a.m., uncover causes of heart attacks and strokes, know the signs of a heart attack and of a stroke, determine your risk and more. To register call 416-778-5858, ext. 229 or visit www.centre55.com for more information.

BEACHES LAUGHTER CLUB, Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., every Monday night, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted. E-mail laughteryoga@sympatico.ca or call 416-691-8408.

Thursday, April 3

SPIRITUAL SPA: FINDING your centre in today's busy world, Mustard Seed, 791 Queen St., E., 7 to 9:30 p.m. Three sessions offered: healing prayer, foot care and guided meditation. Call 416-465-6069 to register. Suggested fee $15 or pay-what-you-can at the door.

Saturday, April 5

WOMEN'S SPRING CIRCLE, 'Blessing of Solitude,' with stories, songs, discussions and togetherness, Beach United Church, parlour, 140 Wineva Ave., 8:30 a.m. to noon. Call Jean at 416-694-5969.

TORONTO PLAYBACK THEATRE, stories of animals and their roles in our lives, Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St., E., 8 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can. Suggested price: $15. Call 416-537-9595 for more information.

Sunday, April 6

ANNUAL SPRING SPRINT, 2km and 5 km walk or run along the boardwalk, register on race day at 8:45 a.m., at the bottom of Silverbirch Avenue. Adults $20 / Children and Seniors $15. Call 416-392-0740 for more information.

Saturday, April 19

GREENWOOD PARK CLEAN-UP and spruce-up, 150 Greenwood Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., live music and refreshments. Collect waste and recyclables, plant new trees, paint the fieldhouse and spruce-up the playground area. Activities for kids and charity raffle! For further information, contact Friends of Greenwood Park at 416-559-6312.

Volunteers

CARE TEAM VOLUNTEERS (18 and older) for Hospice Toronto to provide companionship, support, practical assistance and caregiver relief to individuals living with a life-threatening illness. Registered Massage Therapist volunteers (21 and older) are needed to give gentle massage to palliative clients. All volunteers would be providing service at the client's home during weekday days. Mandatory 30-hour palliative care training begins in March. Contact Sally Blainey at 416-364-1666, ext. 226 or e-mail sally.blainey@hospicetoronto.ca.

VHA HOME HEALTHCARE provides in-home support, looking for parent relief volunteers. Visit once weekly for three hours in the family's home. Volunteers will engage in infant stimulation, plan and organize activities, provide information on community resources available to parents and complete a monthly report. Volunteers will receive professional training, gain new skills, work experience, and useful knowledge in dealing with culturally diverse families. Visit www.vha.ca for more information.

MEALS ON WHEELS volunteer drivers needed, one hour each week, 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, WoodGreen Community Services. Call 416-469-5211, ext. 1146/1109 or e-mail volunteer@woodgreen.org for more information.

Announcements

WOODGREEN COMMUNITY SERVICES hosts free income tax clinics for low-income people and families until April 30, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., 835 Queen St., E., by appointment only. Services available in several different languages.

HOMEWORK HELP ON the net, hosted by Toronto Public Library, Riverdale Branch. For children ages nine to 12, call 416-393-7720 to register.

Ongoing

FREE ENGLISH AS a second language classes, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. William School, 343 Jones Ave. Free day care. Call 416-397-6070.

ONGOING SUPPORT OFFERED for friends and families of people with Down syndrome. Call 416-291-1052.

ALL ADDICTIONS ANONYMOUS for people who have any type of compulsive behaviour. Visit www.alladdictionsanonymous.com or call 416-468-8603.

DONATE CELLPHONES to Canadian Diabetes Association. Call 1-800-505-5525. Visit www.diabetes.ca/projectredial for details.

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

EAST TORONTO CLIMATE Action Group for those concerned about smog and climate change. Call Cameron at 416-469-3033.

PEOPLE TROUBLED WITH someone's drinking can contact Al-Anon at www.al-anon.ca or call 416-410-3809.

DONATE YOUR CAR and help Epilepsy Ontario. Free tow up to $200 and a minimum charitable receipt of $60. Visit www.epilepsyontario.org or call 1-800-463-1119.

NAR-ANON FAMILY group meetings held weekly for people affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the help line at 416-239-0096.

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

PEOPLE PROVIDING respite care for families can contact respiteservices.com for information, services and more.

EAST TORONTO POST-PARTUM Adjustment program hosts free weekly support group, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., South Riverdale Community Health Centre, 955 Queen St. E. Childcare and TTC provided. Call 416-469-7608.

HOME SECURITY AUDIT by officers of 55 Division available. Call Rob McDonald, crime prevention officer, at 416-808-5579.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR stroke survivors, hosted by Stroke Recovery Network. Call 1-888-540-6666 for location.

LA LECHE LEAGUE Canada, Riverdale chapter, meets 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, 715B Danforth Ave. Call Diane 416-463-4502.

REGISTER FOR Separated Anonymous, which meets Tuesdays. Call 416-283-3305.

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