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Saturday, July 26

JAMAICA DAY CELEBRATION, Keelesdale Park, 2801 Eglinton Ave. W., near Black Creek Drive, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., tomorrow, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission $25 in advance, $30 at the gate, seniors $15, ages six to 14 $10, free for children five and younger. No outside food or alcohol permitted. Features live performances, basketball tournament, midway, children's events, games, skits, comedy and more. Visit www.jamaicaday.com.

Monday, July 28

CHILDREN'S ART EXHIBIT, Mount Dennis Library, 1123 Weston Rd., 6 p.m. My Art Matters features the work of children aged three to six.

Tuesday, July 29

WESTON SILVER BAND presents a free outdoor concert, Little Avenue Memorial Park, Little Avenue and Weston Road, 7:30 p.m.; bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain the concert will move indoors to Central United Church, 1 King St. at Weston Rd. Visit www.westonsilverband.ca.

Saturday, Aug. 9

FREE COMMUNITY SUPPER, St. Chad's Anglican Church, 1695 Dufferin St., 5 p.m. Call 416-652-1794.

YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., hosts day trip to see Michael Burgess live in concert at the Peterborough Summer Festival of Lights from 2 to 10 p.m. Call Erin at 416-245-4399, ext. 229.

Volunteers

YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., is in need of volunteers to assist with its summer gardening project. Call 416-245-4395, ext. 222 or e-mail Suzanne at suzannet@yorkwestseniors.ca.

DRIVERS NEEDED TO deliver meals and transport clients for Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc. Your own car is an asset. Gas reimbursement. Call 416-249-7946.

EMERGENCY WAITING ROOM volunteers needed at Humber River Regional Hospital to help enhance patients' and families' emergency experience by providing support, information and personal attention. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and available once a week for four hours. Call 416-747-3768 or visit www.hrrh.on.ca.

ORGAN AND PIANO players wanted to volunteer at St. Clair West Services for Seniors. Call Lise at 416-787-2114, ext. 207.

YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., is in need of volunteers to drive the group's van. Call 416-245-4395.

Announcements

VENDORS WANTED FOR 8th annual Fall Crafts Sale and Flea Market, Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd., Saturday, Sept. 27. Call Lee at 416-243-2703 or e-mail legionbr31@yahoo.com.

SHADES AND KEEP'N It Real offers summer dance and vocal programs, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., Youth Teaching Youth Initiative with programs supervised by professionals. For ages six to nine, noon to 1 p.m.; ages 10 to 12, 1 to 2 p.m.; ages 13 and older, 2 to 3 p.m. Program runs for nine weeks. To register, call Yhulan Walters at 416-521-9741 or Karen and Colleen at 647-289-7833. This program is free to the first 30 registrants. For the remaining, the cost will be $65. This includes the cost of the program and costume.

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED for medical and social services to be offered at the soon-to-be opened Mount Dennis Heathcare HUB, York Community Services. Phone or on-site assessments will be conducted prior to an appointment being made. Call 416-653-5400, ext. 1332 for medical intake (includes nurse practitioners and chiropody) or call 416-653-5400, ext. 1334.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN DROP-IN, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn to cook healthy, quick meals and meet new friends. Everyone welcome. Child care available. Call 416-884-4791.

FREE DROP-IN BASKETBALL, Dennis Avenue Community School, 17 Dennis Ave., all ages and abilities welcome, Monday to Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. E-mail shevan_ellis@hotmail.com for details or just drop in.

PEN THE STORY of your life at a writing workshop held at York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. Call 416-245-4395.

FREE COMPUTER ACCESS program, five computers with Internet connection and printing capabilities available for use by anyone in the community, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., various times and days throughout the week. Call Mount Dennis Community Association at 416-884-4791 or visit www.piczo.com/mountdenniscommunity.

Ongoing

NEWCOMER YOUTH FILM club, 1267 Weston Rd., 4 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday evenings, new film each week. Discussion to follow. Open to youth aged 13 to 24 who are permanent residents or convention refugees. Parents are welcome to attend. Hosted by Mount Dennis Community Association. Visit www.mountdennis.ca.

WESTON FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Weston GO Station parking lot on John Street, east of Weston Road. Runs until Oct. 25.

COMMUNITY ACTION RESOURCE Centre offers newcomer settlement services, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Spanish, Italian, Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi and many more languages, 1652 Keele St. Call 416-652-2273 or e-mail info-keele@communityarc.ca.

HOT LUNCHES SERVED Mondays and Wednesdays, York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., 11:30 a.m. Cost: $6. Open to adults 55 years and older. Call 416-245-4395.

SUBSIDY AVAILABLE FOR Hot Meals On Wheels through Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc. Call Laura at 416-249-7946.

GET FIT FOR FREE walking club, Sunday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., meet at Coffee Time, Ray Avenue and Weston Road. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear and bring a water bottle. Visit www.piczo.com/mountdenniscommunity or call 416-884-4791.

MOUNT DENNIS LEGION, Branch 31, 1050 Weston Rd., is looking for new members. Must be Canadian citizen, 19 years and older. Call 416-767-0231.

CROSSING GUARDS NEEDED, 11, 12 and 13 Divisions, pick up an application at any police station or call Luisa Brown at 416-808-1235.

INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED PROFESSIONALS, upgrade language, technical skills, employment preparation, paid internships. Skills for Change, 791 St. Clair Ave. W. Call 416-658-3101.

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM, Green Toronto, weekly meetings, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Eglinton Flats south-east. Call 416-884-4791 or visit www.piczo.com/mountdenniscommunity.

CARING GARDEN ADULT Day Services, Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc., Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1167 Weston Rd., $20, on sliding scale, subsidy available. Call Seetama at 416-249-7946.

THE SYME 55 Centre, 33 Pritchard Ave., support group to help women recognize and address factors that cause stress, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, free. To register, call 416-766-0388.

TROUBLED WITH someone's drinking? Contact Al-Anon online at www.al-anon.ca or call 416-410-3809.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION BY Mount Dennis Community Association meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. Call 416-884-4791.

BOYS AND GIRLS Club of Weston-Mount Dennis, 121 Humber Blvd., offers homework club and educational, social and physical activities, Monday to Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. Call 416-534-8461, ext. 227 to volunteer.

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

YOUTH JOB CENTRE by Youth Emergency Services, 2562 Eglinton Ave. W. near Keele Street.

WESTON WEIGHT WARRIORS, Canadian Calorie Counters Branch 766, meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., St. John's Anglican Church, 2125 Weston Rd. Call Cheryl at 416-762-4562.

CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH quilters group seeks new members. Basic sewing skills required, meets Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., 1 King St. Call Norma Gordon at 416-244-4888.

OPEN MIC NIGHT for youth 12 to 19, second Wednesday of the month, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W.

YORK LIONS CLUB seeks new members. Call 416-469-3446.

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

It's Happening runs weekly in the York Guardian. The free listings are for non-profit organizations only. Submissions, which are not taken over the phone, must include the exact address, street name and number, nearest intersection and postal code of the event. Submissions must be received at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. There is no guarantee the item will appear. Visit www.insidetoronto.com for a complete calendar listing. Send submissions to ykcalendar@insidetoronto.com.