ETOBICOKE GUARDIAN | Thursday, January 24, 2013 |
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It’s Happening in Etobicoke
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Listings for It’s Happening are free of charge and will only be accepted from non-profit organizations.
n Friday, Jan. 25
Robbie Burns Celebration WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free Monthly community lunch. Enjoy free Haggis, soup and sandwiches and the music of a Piper. All are welcome. Robbie Burns Luncheon WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, 150 Eighth St. CONTACT: 416-259-0285, dsampsc605@ rogers.com COST: $8 pp Lunch menu includes: Scottish pie, mashed potatoes, vegetables and Haggis. Friday Night Fish and Chips and Karaoke WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 210, 110 Jutland Rd. CONTACT: 416-231-2021 COST: $7.50 for dinner Fish and chip dinner served from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by karaoke and dancing until midnight. Non-members welcomed.
Toronto Public Library, South Chapter. Free drop-in program for families Messy Church (Sunday School on Saturday) WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free Children of all ages. Prayers-stories-arts and crafts, refreshments. An opportunity for your child to have fun and learn. Chess in the Library WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: Eunice Rodrigues, 416-394-5210, erodrigues@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Experienced chess player or beginner? Come and have fun learning the game or playing with like-minded players. In-Pace Toastmasters Gala Dinner WHEN: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Parc Nuvo Condominimums, 15 Viking Lane, 2nd Floor CONTACT: For tickets:
Andy Semotiuk, 416-236-3060, ext. 459 COST: $30 Gala dinner to mark the one year anniversary of the formation of the In-Pace Toastmasters Club and to have some well-deserved fun while paying tribute to our founders and members. Join us for an evening of good food, pleasant company and an entertaining program. Formal/business attire. Menu: Italian food (including vegetarian) to be served buffet style. Each club member will contribute something to the evening by performing, singing or presenting a talk up to five minutes in length. No admission at the door without tickets. Juke Box Saturday Night WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: Val Greenfield, 416 6213656, val.greenfield@rogers.com COST: $20 adults; $10 students; free under 12 Concert featuring: Voices of Showtime, who perform fun-filled renditions of your Jukebox tunes from the golden
eras of Swing, Big Band, Doo Wop and Jive.
n Sunday, Jan. 27
Jazz Vespers WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free An hour of music, readings and prayers featuring Gregory Hoskins.
n Monday, Jan. 28
Afternoon Bridge WHEN: 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Susan or Navina COST: $2 members/$3 non-members No partner is required. Join in for an afternoon of exciting bidding and trick taking. Alderwood Book Club WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Alderwood Library, 2 Orianna Dr. CONTACT: Kerry Morton, 416-394-5310 COST: Free Join in an engaging discussion about a
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n Tuesday, Jan. 29
Good Food Box Program WHEN: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Stonegate Community Health Centre, 150 Berry Rd. CONTACT: Julia Graham, 416-231-7070, ext. 229, julia.graham@ stonegatechc.org COST: Prices vary with boxes. You may be interested in participating in the Good Food Box program if you like: quality produce at an affordable price; to support local farmers; a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables/ The Good Food Box runs like a large buying club. Individuals place box orders with Stonegate CHC staff and receive a box brimming with fresh, tasty produce. Orders need to be filled out, and paid for, the Tuesday the week prior to each delivery. Deliveries occur every two weeks. Call for more information. Tea and Books WHEN: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: Vivien Canning, 416394-5210, vcanning@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join library staff and find out about your next great read.
n Saturday, Jan. 26
Shuffleboard for Older Adults WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: COST: $2 members/$3 nonmembers Join in the weekly shuffleboard game.
Tatting Drop In WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Long Branch Public Library, 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W. CONTACT: FringeTatters@ gmail.com COST: Free Tatting is the art of making lace by knotting thread. It can be used to create jewelry, decorations, edgings and bookmarks. Everyone welcome. Family Literacy Day Fun WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Albion Library, 1515 Albion Rd. CONTACT: Suzanne Alimoglu, 416-394-5170, salimoglu@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Enjoy a presentation of ‘The Little Yellow School Bus’, a musical theatre show with an anti-bullying theme. His program is supported by Friends of the
different book each month. The title for January is ‘Still Alice’ by Lisa Genova. You can pick up a copy of the book at the branch.
South Etobicoke Doll Artists Guild WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Lydia, 416 255-2501, artsie_3@hotmail.com COST: FHCC membership required $25/year Learn hand jig/armature technique at this meeting with Lydia Caine. Staff photo/IAN KELSO
artistic outlook: Richview Library is hosting an art show of 26 paintings of local and international parks for the month of January. Here, Maciek Kaluba of Richview Library takes a moment to look at local artist Hilary Parado's painting of Sunnyside Beach with swans.
“The Saturday night dance that was my turn to shine.”
Polish Seniors Drop In WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Mimico Centennial Library, 47 Station Rd. CONTACT: 416-588-6288 COST: Free >>>it’s happening, page 15