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ETOBICOKE GUARDIAN | Thursday, March 10, 2016 |
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w Friday, March 11
Board Games for Adults WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-5120 COST: Free Come for an afternoon of strategy, competition and fun. Kingsway Women’s Club WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Markland Wood Golf Club, 245 Markland Dr. CONTACT: Ruth Heyward, 416-247-7000, haylew@sympatico. ca COST: $10 Please join us as we present Smile Theatre for an hour of musical theatre for women of all ages.
w Saturday, March 12
St. Patrick’s Tea WHEN: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Mimico Presbyterian Church, 119 Mimico Ave. CONTACT: Mary Rock, mary.rock@rocketmail.com COST: adults $8; children under 10 $4 Enjoy delicious homemade treats as you watch dancers from the Johnson Academy of Irish Dance. Albion Chess Club WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Albion Library, 1515 Albion Rd. CONTACT: Eunice Rodrigues, abprograms@ torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Chess players of all ages and levels are welcome. Drop-in. Richview Chess Club WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-5120 COST: Free Ages 7 to adult. Chess kits will be provided. Drop-in. Humberwood Chess Club WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: 416-3945210, hwstaff@torontopubliclibrary. ca COST: Free Chess and checkers for players of all ages and skills levels. Drop-in.
w Sunday, March 13
Sunday Bid Euchre WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Susan, 416-
featured event w Friday, March 18
Njacko Backo WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-5120 COST: Free Musique et contes d’Afrique avec Njacko Backo. Join the fun with music and stories from Africa in French. Drop-in. 252-6822, franklinhorner.susan@ gmail.com COST: $3 members, $4 non-members Come for an afternoon of bid euchre. No partner required. Drop-in.
w Monday, March 14
Micro Greens Growing Workshop WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Stonegate Community Health Centre, 150 Berry Rd. CONTACT: 416-2317070, ext. 307 COST: Free Attendees will learn the benefits of sprouting, how to start sprouts at home, and will be given trays and seeds ready to take with them. Pottery Fun - March Break WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Alderwood Library, 2 Orianna Dr. CONTACT: 416-394-5310 COST: Free Make something fun to celebrate spring. Register as space is limited. For children 5 years of age and older. Youth Advisory Group Meeting WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Crooked Cue, 3056 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: 416-234-2800, ybaker.mpp. co@liberal.ola.org COST: Free Join MPP Yvan Baker and share your thoughts on how to improve the lives of youth in Etobicoke.
w Tuesday, March 15
Vacation Bible School WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Our Saviour Lutheran Church., 2705 Islington Ave. CONTACT: Pastor G.C. Johnson, 416-741-2110, http://www. oslc.on.ca/ COST: Free For kids ages 4 to 12. There will be games, crafts, stories, music, experiments and snacks. Call to register. North Etobicoke Open House WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE:
Woodbine Centre and Fantasy Fair, Centre Court, 500 Rexdale Blvd. CONTACT: Andrea Noorani, 905-4521002, anoorani@fapeel.org COST: Free A full day of: presentations, fun activities, intakes, community engagement. Be a part of an organization helping those isolated with mental health issues. All welcome.
liclibrary.ca COST: Free Join us for refreshments and a lively discussion of selected books. Drop in.
w Wednesday, March 16
Puppet Show: The Mud Puddle WHEN: 10 to 10:45 a.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-5210 COST: Free Join us for a special puppet show presentation of Robert Munsch’s “The Mud Puddle”. All ages. Drop in. Groups of 10 or more must register. Lunches at RCL Branch 210 WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 210, 110 Jutland Rd. CONTACT: 416-231-2021, COST: $5.50 Lunches served Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Tuesday Lunch Program WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Storefront Humber Inc., 2445 Lake Shore Blvd. W. CONTACT: epc@storefronthumber.ca COST: $2 Join our seniors community dining program. We have music, presentations, lunch and learn, and holiday activities. Call to register.
Bingo at the Library WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-5120 COST: Free Play along with your favourite book characters to win big at Bingo. Everyone wins a prize! Suitable for kids six years and older. Non-readers must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Identity Theft Protection for Older Adults & Seniors WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: 416-394-5247, hdelaurier@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join us for this free session to learn valuable information and tips, so that you can prevent being a victim and protect your identity. Drop-in.
Food Exploration: something new WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Stonegate Community Health Centre, 150 Berry Rd. CONTACT: 416-231-7070, ext. 307 COST: Free Come explore new foods in a fun, interactive, hands-on workshop. Recipes will be shared and prepared during the session.
w Thursday, March 17
Magic with incrediBrent WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-5120 COST: Free Join us for a fast paced, funny, interactive magic show with IncrediBrent. All ages. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before show time.
Green Day at the Library WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-5120 COST: Free Celebrate all things green in honour of St. Patrick’s Day. Join us for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories, and stay for sensory activities. For kids infant to five years old.
Tea and Books WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Eatonville Library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: Vivien Canning, 416394-5270, eaprograms@torontopub-
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon WHEN: noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-231-3431, islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST:
“It was Peter Rabbit that taught me to love good books.”
$13.50 It will be a fun and spectacular afternoon of delicious food followed by Irish music and dessert. Tickets available from the front office until Monday, March 14. Craft Adventures, Lakeshore Arts WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Alderwood Library, 2 Orianna Dr. CONTACT: 416-394-5310 COST: Free Join us to make something fun for St. Patrick’s Day. For children ages five to 10. Call to register. Income Tax Clinic WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-231-3431, islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST: Free Free income tax clinics for seniors with an annual income of $30,000 or less without dependants. This clinic is for simple returns without self-employment, business or rental income. Call for appointment.
w Friday, March 18
Community Dinner WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. WHERE: St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 156 Sixth St. CONTACT: Rev. Mark Gladding, 416259-2659, parishpriest.stmargarets@ bellnet.ca COST: Free Join us for fresh, home-cooked food with live music provided by Humber College students. All welcome. A free will donation is gratefully received.
w Saturday, March 19
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Legion Branch 286, 11 Irwin Dr. CONTACT: Tina Klein, 416-743-3832 COST: Call for cost Celebrate St. Patrick’s with a dinner and dance at the legion.
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