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Saturday, May 24

ROAST BEEF DINNER, Cosburn United Church, 1108 Greenwood Ave., 5 p.m., adults $15, children six to 12 years $7. Call 416-421-5711.

DIEFENBAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 175 Plains Rd., hosts annual family fun fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, baked goods, Disney CARS giant slide, obstacle course, bouncy castle, games, raffles, silent auction, face painting and beauty centre, nine-hole mini golf and more. Money raised will go toward upgrading the school's playgrounds, educational programs and other school needs. Rain or shine.

SPRING CARNIVAL FEATURING games, activities, food, baked goods and auction, William Burgess Public School, 100 Torrens Ave., 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 416-396-2490 if interested in renting a table.

TRADITIONAL EAST COAST dinner, 'Jiggs Dinner,' Presteign-Woodbine United Church, 2538 St. Clair Ave. E., 5:30 p.m., $12 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under. Call 416-755-8352.

THE EAST YORK Choir annual spring concert, Latin and Jazz, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Call 416-463-8225.

THE FOURTH ANNUAL Earl Haig Junior Public School Community Festival, 15 Earl Haig Ave., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live local talent, food, marketplace, games arcade, raffle, silent auction and crafts; $5 per child, adults get in free. Call 416-393-1640.

TRUE DAVIDSON ACRES annual Spring Fling, 200 Dawes Rd., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barbecue, rummage sale, tea, crafts and entertainment. Call 416-397-0364.

YARD SALE AND bazaar, fundraiser for Broadview Community Youth Group, Bethany Baptist Church, 1041 Pape Ave., 9 a.m. Table rentals $25. All proceeds go toward Summer Day Camp for youth in East York. Visit www.broadviewyouth.com.

GUNASEELAN DANCE COMPANY, in collaboration with St. Columba and All Hallows Anglican Church, hosts spring dinner dance in honour of South Asian Heritage Month, 2723 St. Clair Ave. E., 6 p.m.; tickets $20 for adults, $5 for children under 12, children under five get in free. Call 416-755-0301 or e-mail stcolumba1@bellnet.ca.

WITHROW FUN FAIR, Withrow Public School, Withrow and Broadview avenues, 11 a.m. Inflatable jumping houses, obstacle course, games of skill and barbecue. Goes rain or shine.

TOUR ANGLICAN CHURCHES during Doors Open, St. Andrews Japanese/St. David's, 49 Donlands Ave., St. Barnabas, 362 Danforth Ave., 1 to 4 p.m.; tours, historical information, music, displays.

DOORS OPEN TORONTO, Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave., today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music, workshops on the medicinal and sacred uses of native plants and tours of the heritage buildings and naturalized quarry gardens. Free shuttle bus from Broadview Station.

BRICK WORKS FARMERS' Market every Saturday, more than 30 local farmers and organic food producers. Runs until Dec. 13, 550 Bayview Ave., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free shuttle bus from Broadview Station.

Thursday, May 28

THE TORONTO CHORAL Society celebrates the music of Austria, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door. E-mail info@torontochoralsociety.org or call 416-410-3509.

SENIOR SAFETY FAIR, East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave., 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, lunch and entertainment provided. Day features workshops on personal and property safety, how to protect yourself from identity theft, scams and frauds; how to be prepared for a medical emergency and pedestrian safety. Sponsored in part by 54 Division. Call 416-808-5419.

Saturday, May 31

FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE for La Leche League Canada, Danforth Morning Group, 20 Cavell Ave., 8 a.m. to noon. Rain or Shine. Toys, baby gear, kids stuff, clothing and household items.

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE and fun fest, Woodbine Gardens Homeowners Association, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Glenwood Crescent, Hale and Leander courts, Rexleigh Drive and Ferris Road.

SPRING YARD SALE, Presteign-Woodbine United Church, 2538 St. Clair Ave. E., 9 a.m. to noon. White elephant items, books, plants, toys, china, housewares. Refreshments and baked goods for sale. Vendor tables $20. Call 416-755-8352.

ANNUAL FUN FAIR, Wilkinson Public School, 53 Donlands Ave., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include games, silent auction, bake sale, mendhi and hair wraps.

GIANT YARD SALE, Ina Grafton Gage Home, 2 O'Connor Dr., in the parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ST. LUKE'S ANGLICAN Church hosts its annual parking lot sale, 904 Coxwell Ave., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables available for rent, $20. Call 416-421-6878, ext. 21.

Volunteers

TRUE DAVIDSON MEALS on Wheels requires volunteers immediately to deliver food to seniors and the disabled between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Drivers must have their own car. Call 416-752-9667.

COMMUNITY CARE EAST York urgently needs volunteers to visit seniors in their homes or escort them to appointments. Knowledge of Greek, Gujurati, Italian or Hungarian an asset. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 216.

CARING CANINE DOCTOR Dogs seek volunteers to bring their friendly dogs to visit patients, children with special needs and elders. Visit www.caringcanine.ca/volunteer.html.

EAST YORK LEARNING Experience seeks volunteers to help out with day and evening programs, two hours a week, assisting adults with reading, writing and basic math skills. Call 416-425-2666.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO visit seniors, Community Care East York. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 216.

Announcements

EAST YORK FARMERS Market, May 20 to Nov. 4, every Tuesday, East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seasonal fruits, vegetables and preserves direct from Ontario farmers.

SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN Support group, Flemingdon Health Centre, 10 Gateway Blvd., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free transportation and child care available if needed. Call Community Care East York to register, 416-422-2026, ext. 240.

EASTWARD BOWLING LEAGUE and Social Club seeks new members, Wednesday evenings, O'Connor Bowl, 1401 O'Connor Dr., 7 p.m. Group established in 1935. No experience necessary, all ages. Call 416-759-8319 or e-mail duncat2252@aol.com.

Ongoing

SENIORS EUCHRE DAY, East York Seniors Club, Cedarvale Branch, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., Wednesdays beginning at 1 p.m.

ONTARIO EARLY YEARS Centres offer children up to six years old, parents and caregivers a place to enjoy early learning programs, 1102 Broadview Ave. Call 416-425-3636 or visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca.

HOME OWNERSHIP FOR low-income families, Habitat for Humanity Toronto hosts an information session on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., 1627 Danforth Ave. To register, call 416-755-7353, ext. 490 or e-mail families@torontohabitat.on.ca.

MINI COMPUTER SESSIONS, Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. Learn how to use a mouse, search the Internet, register for free e-mail and more. Classes also available in Cantonese and Mandarin. Call 416-393-7720 for dates and times.

DROP-IN BRIDGE, euchre, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-396-2842.

AL-ANON, ALATEEN FAMILY Groups, Mondays at Donlands Holy Cross Church, 291 Cosburn Ave., 8 p.m., Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., free, anonymous. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. Call 416-410-3809.

DROP-IN FITNESS classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 9 a.m., mats and hand weights provided, $5 per class to cover rental of space and instructor fee.

THE NORTH LEASIDE Women's group meets Tuesday mornings, Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Rd., 9:30 to 11 a.m., babysitting provided for newborn to kindergarten.

SATURDAY NIGHT EUCHRE for seniors, 6:30 p.m., East York Community Centre, 1081 Pape Ave. Also, bid euchre, Thursdays, 1 p.m. Call Winnie at 416-423-4910.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, Community Care East York, 840 Coxwell Ave. Call Brenda or Philomena at 416-422-2026.

EAST TORONTO LADIES five-pin bowling league, Thursdays, 1 p.m., O'Connor Bowl, 1401 O'Connor Dr. Call Marguerite at 416-751-7599.

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

CENTRAL CONNECTION art group meets Mondays at Withrow Park's clubhouse (Danforth and Logan avenues). Pay-as-you-go. Visit www.centralconnection.ca.

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

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.

WOODGREEN EAST YORK, 1450 O'Connor Dr., building 1, unit 4, offers a variety of programs and services, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.

TORONTO-DANFORTH ONTARIO Early Years Centres for parents and caregivers of children newborn to six, 1102 Broadview Ave., north of Mortimer Avenue with five satellite sites. Visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca or call 416-425-3636.

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

ROTC TORONTO (The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps - Toronto) rehearses Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, 115 Simpson Ave. Call 416-462-5901.

COMMUNITY COMPUTER CAFE offers free Internet service, faxing and photocopying services and computer courseware training, 2444 Danforth Ave., Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 416-686-7375.

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

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

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

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

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