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ETOBICOKE GUARDIAN | Tuesday, June 25, 2013 |
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w Wednesday, June 26
8th Annual Girls’ Night Out WHEN: 6:30 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Rd. CONTACT: Liz Fox, 416-252-7949, www. womens-habitat.ca, efox@womenshabitat.ca COST: $90 This fundraising event will host over 200 women coming together to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, a signature cupcake and one 15-minute service (massage, psychic reading, hair). Women can bid on silent auction items, purchase raffle tickets (1st prize is two round-trip tickets to anywhere Porter flies), and enjoy each others’ company all while raising funds for Women’s Habitat shelter renovation project.
w Thursday, June 27
Lebar Music School’s 50th Anniversary Annual Student Concert WHEN: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. WHERE: St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: Nadia Lebar Boctor, 416-473-2572, naj@ rogers.com Lebar Music School is an Etobicoke private music school which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary at this year’s Annual Student Concert. Suggested contribution $5. Public Speaking and Leadership Goodyear Toastmasters WHEN: 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. WHERE:
w Saturday, June 29
looking ahead w Tuesday, July 9
Sidewalk Chalk Party! WHEN: 1 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: James Murchison, 4163945120, jmurchison@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Soak up the sun while using sidewalk chalk to decorate the concrete in front of Richview Library. Enter to win cool prizes and learn more about Word Out!, the teen summer reading club. No registration required. Ages 11-19. Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall CONTACT: Nigel Marsh, www. goodyeartoastmasters.com, vppr@ goodyeartoastmasters.com COST: Free Learn how to develop your public speaking voice and leadership skillls in a friendly and supportive environment. What’s great about Toastmasters is that you get to learn at your own pace. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practise conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches,.
w Friday, June 28
Happy Birthday Canada WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Kipling Plaza, 2141 Kipling Ave. CONTACT: Sherrie Oggy, 416-741-5219, kiplingplaza@bellnet.ca COST: Free Community party at Kipling Plaza with free cake, karaoke, face painting and
giveaways. Toronto Ribfest WHEN: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd. CONTACT: www.torontoribfest. com, coordinator@torontoribfest.com COST: $2 (children under 12 free) The Toronto Ribfest Food and Music Festival committee and Rotary Etobicoke look forward to providing you with fabulous food, family-focussed attractions, two stages of entertainment, and lots of other interesting features. Until Monday, July 1. Free Community Lunch WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Church Hall, 60 Dixon Rd. CONTACT: 416-2475181COST: Free Lunch including desserts, tea, coffee, and cold drinks. All ages welcome.
Community Day at the Westway! WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Westway Christian Church, 6 Kilburn Place CONTACT: Karen Ewing, 416-2471922, karen@westwaychristianchurch. com COST: Free Barbecue, flea market, silent auction, 50/50 draw and more. Vendor space still available. Profits from the event go to help homeless youth in the community. The Lorax : Summertastic Movie WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Pick up your free tickets at the Children’s Information Desk.
w Monday, July 1
Canadian Day Celebrations at 210 Royal Canadian Legion WHEN: 12 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 210, 110 Jutland Rd. CONTACT: Bill Muir, 416231-2021, COST: Free events, except for barbecue Fun for the whole family. Barbecue, games/prizes, dunk tank, face painting for the children, vendors and DJ.
w Tuesday, July 2
Stonegate Farrmers’ Market Grow Your Own
WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Stonegate Plaza, 150 Berry Rd. CONTACT: Julia Graham, 416-231-7070, julia.graham@stonegatechc.org COST: Free Get answers to your gardening questions, with a focus on container gardening. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’re sure to leave with greener thumbs.
w Wednesday, July 3
Get Ready to “GO!” WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: Grazyna Grochot, 416-394-5210, ggrochot@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join performer David Fox for a fun and interactive experience in which the audience becomes the band, using a variety of percussion instruments and colourful puppets.
get listed! The Etobicoke Guardian wants your community listings. Whether it’s a church knitting group or a music night or a non-profit group’s program for kids, The Guardian wants to know about it so others can attend. Sign up online at insidetoronto.com to submit your events (click the Sign Up link in the top right corner of the page).