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Thursday, Aug. 21

EAST SCARBOROUGH FESTIVAL Market, fresh fruits and vegetables, entertainment, children's activities, vendor tables, barbecue and flea market. St. Margaret's in the Pines, 4130 Lawrence Ave. E., every Thursday until Sept. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. Call 416-847-4144.

COMMUNITY FOOD FESTIVAL, Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct., The Taste of the Woods FEAST-ival runs from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be food sampling, cultural music and dancing, cooking demonstrations, a photo challenge and more. Volunteers needed to make cultural dishes. Also needed are arts and crafts vendors. Call Rebecca at 694-1138.

MONARCH PROJECT FILM SCREENING, environmental public service announcement hosted by the Scarborough Arts Council, free, at Toronto Public Library, Malvern Branch, 30 Sewells Rd., 6 to 8 p.m. E-mail monarch@scarborougharts.com or call 416-396-8969.

THINGS TO CONSIDER when starting your own business will be addressed at a workshop hosted by Centennial College taking place at the Scarborough Centre for Employment Accessibility, 3478 Lawrence Ave., E., Unit C006, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To register call 416-396-8100.

Sunday, Aug. 24

THE 18TH ANNUAL Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 614, massed band tattoo. Parade starts from the Toronto fire training division at 4562 Sheppard Ave. E., and ends in the legion's parking lot located at 100 Salome Dr. The parade starts at 1 p.m. and will feature pipe and military bands and individual band performances. Festivities continue at the legion with entertainment, food, crafts and more. Bring a lawn chair. Admission is free.

Volunteers

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS WHO own hearing aids, ages 65 to 85, are needed for a study to assess programs for adults who have hearing loss. Call The Canadian Hearing Society at 416-928-2546.

ASSISTANT SEWING INSTRUCTOR needed, Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct., Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416 694-1138, ext. 160.

TUCK SHOP VOLUNTEERS needed for Leisureworld Scarborough, 130 Midland Ave. Great opportunity for retirees and for students to gain required volunteer hours and develop retail, time and job management skills. Call 416-264-2301, ext. 209.

BETTER LIVING HEALTH and Community Services immediately needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors. Mileage reimbursed. Two hours a week. Call 416-447-7244, ext. 724.

Announcements

FIVE-PIN BOWLING LEAGUE seeks new members. Meets Wednesday's at 1 p.m., Parkway Bowl, 67 Ellesmere Rd., 55 years and older, no experience necessary. Call 416-724-5162.

HOSPITALITY TRAINING PROGRAM for unemployed people 18 years and older, Toronto District School Board, 3478 Lawrence Ave. E., 2nd floor, free, begins Aug. 5 and runs for eight weeks, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 416-396-2904 or e-mail hospitalitycoop@tdsb.on.ca.

FREE SEWING CLASSES, Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct., Mondays 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416 694-1138, ext. 160.

SALLY ANN CAFE Wednesdays, noon to 4 p.m. Meet for coffee, snacks, conversation and friendship. The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E. Call 416-441-9069.

W.A. PORTER/SATEC@PORTER 50TH reunion celebrations, Oct. 17 to 18, visit www.waporteralumni.com or call 416-396-3365 to get involved in preparations.

AGINCOURT COMMUNITY SERVICES Association's food bank is in need of donations. Pasta, peanut butter, rice, juices, beans and chick peas are in high demand. Donations may be dropped off at 4155 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 100. Call Eric at 416-321-6912, ext. 224.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES for seniors, eight weeks, PEACE Services at Oxford College, 670 Progress Ave. Space is limited. Call 416-410-1414.

COPING IN TOUGH TIMES teaches those on low incomes how to budget their money, 81 Gilder Dr., main floor, second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. Call 416-266-4596.

YOUTH BADMINTON CLUB geared toward boys and girls aged eight and older, Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, free. Contact Barry Strike at 416-261-3412.

PROBUS CLUB SCARBOROUGH Centre seeks new members, social club for retirees, meets the third Thursday of each month, 9:45 a.m. to noon. Call Doug Spence at 416-497-6950 for location.

CHILD AND DAD program at the Rouge-River Ontario Early Years Centre, 2041 McCowan Rd., Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 416-291-7745 or visit www.mfrc.org.

Ongoing

ARISING WOMEN'S PLACE and the Trillium Foundation offer a weekly exercise program of yoga and belly dancing for women and young girls, The East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave. E., Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-281-6662 to register or visit www.arisingwomenplace.org.

SWING DANCE LESSONS, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., $35 for five lessons, first lesson free. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. Call 416-447-9774.

STRENGTH TO WALK In Freedom Together, SWIFT, is a free self-help group for those with marital problems, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and anger management. The group meets Monday evenings at Kennedy Nursing Lodge, 1400 Kennedy Rd., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to all age groups and walks of life. Call 905-707-5691.

MOM AND BABY program, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd., for moms with babies 0 to 12 months old. Sing songs, play games, make and take home toys, discuss how babies grow and learn, and share information with other moms. To register, call 416-266-1232, ext. 22.

FREE PARENTING PROGRAMS, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Road. Learn about parenting styles, child development, practical discipline, communication strategies, ways to build your child's self-esteem and much more. To register, call 416-266-1232.

Saturday night dance club, Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd., LLBO, admission $6, ballroom and line dancing, refreshments, door prizes, 7 to 11 p.m., everyone welcome.

AL-ANON HOSTS daily and nightly support meetings for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Call 416-410-3809 for meeting location closest to your community.

MOMS AND TOTS early years programs, twice a week, St. Joseph's Church, 200 Morrish Rd., for infants to five years of age. Call Barbara at 416-283-4116.

PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT SERVICES Ontario hosts a support group the first and third Thursday of the month in the Port Union and Lawrence Ave. E. area. Call 905-472-1807 to register.

CLUB SOLO SINGLES and Couples Dance Saturday nights, Cedar Brook Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd., 7.30 p.m. to midnight. All welcome, refreshments served, dress code in effect. Cost $10. Call 416-447-1537.

SCARBOROUGH INVESTMENT CLUB meets the third Tuesday of every month to learn, discuss and invest in the stock market, $25 per month, YMCA, 230 Town Centre Ct., 6:30 p.m. Call 416-759-1219.

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Call 416-236-8956 or visit www.torontona.org.

SENIOR EUCHRE, 55 plus, Thursdays, 12:30 to 3:15 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call 416-396-4069.

THE ROTARY CLUB of Scarborough meets Tuesdays at The Scarboro Golf Club, 321 Scarborough Golf Club Rd., 12:30 p.m. for lunch, fellowship and speakers. Contact Michael Cooksey at 416-266-3287 or visit www.rotary.org.

YOUTH AND FAMILY counselling program, Malvern Family Resource Centre. Call 416-284-4654, ext. 28.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC, Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1321 Neilson Rd. Every second Tuesday. Appointments are private and confidential. Call 416-281-1376.

GOLDEN YEARS GROUP for visually impaired or blind, first Wednesday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call Ellen at 416-438-2403.

It's Happening runs Wednesdays in The Scarborough Mirror and covers Thursday until the following Wednesday. Items from local, non-profit organizations should be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Please include all necessary information, including the exact address, street name and number and nearest intersection. Submissions cannot be taken over the phone, but can be e-mailed to sccalendar@insidetoronto.com or fax to 416-493-6190.