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Friday Nov. 21

MIMICO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH at 119 Mimico Ave. will be hosting a family movie night at 7 p.m. Admission, snacks and soft drinks are all free so come out with your family and friends for a fun evening.

Saturday, Nov. 22

ISLINGTON SENIORS' CENTRE, 4968 Dundas St. W. hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be crafts, a bake table, snack bar and Loonie draw. For more information contact the centre at 416-231-3431.

TOUR THE HOMES OF THE KINGSWAY all decked out for the holidays, with the annual Canadian Cancer Society Christmas House Tour sponsored by Ken Shaw Lexus. The tour will feature eight exquisite homes decorated for the holiday season by professional florists. Tickets are $40 ($80 for VIP tickets). Please call 416-488-5400 for more information.

FRANKLIN HORNER COMMUNITY CENTRE begins a "Hands-Up" Puppet Video Production Course, for budding filmmakers on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Youth ages 13 to 18 will have the opportunity to take part in a course where they write their own script, build their own puppets and direct their own video production which will be published on the internet. Class space is limited, so register soon. For more information, please contact Rasa at 416-543-2775, rasa@urbanfairytales.com, or visit: www.urbanfairytales.com for more information.

WEST ACRES CHRISTMAS Bazaar takes place at the centre on Hinton Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come for a bake sale, crafts, books, plants, white elephant table, and tea room. All are welcome.

CENTRAL PARK LODGE, 1145 Albion Rd., hosts its Christmas bazaar with baked goods, gifts, tea room, photos with Santa and more. The bazaar takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Sabrena at 416-745-4800 ext. 237.

A CHRISTMAS FAIR TAKES place at St. Philip's Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd., including Fun for all ages with baking table, crafts, lunch room, visit from Santa and more. For details call 416-247-5181.

THE LEGION HOSTS ITS PRESIDENT'S Ball come for a gala evening, dinner and dance from 6 p.m. until 12 a.m. at Branch 210, 110 Jutland Rd. The winter season's highlight, one you won't want to miss. Call to reserve tickets $25 each, 416-231-2021. Formal wear required, legion uniform optional. Everyone welcome, members and non-members

Sunday, Nov. 23

Jazz Vespers featuring Kate Schutt at St. Philip's Anglican Church at 4 p.m. Free will offering. Everyone welcome.

GILLIAN MASON FROM THE United Way Toronto, will be speaking on "Putting A Face On Poverty" at 9.00 a.m. hosted by Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. Coffee and muffins will be available from 8.30 a.m. All are welcome. For more details, please call Dwight Throop at 416-244-3392.

Monday, Nov. 24

ETOBICOKE CAMERA CLUB presents 'Adventuring in British Columbia: Canada's Awesome West Coast' by Pat Zuest (Toronto Camera Club) at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. The event takes place at the Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. For more information call 416-249-1064 or visit www.etobicokecameraclub.org

THE ETOBICOKE ART GROUP presents a lecture evening, Craft and art, what's the difference? George Wale, Director of Programs at the Burlington Art Centre is the guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr. Free admission. Wheelchair accessible.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation will be having an open information session in Etobicoke for people interested in volunteering in the upcoming Heart Month (February 2009) at Michael Power/St Joseph Catholic Secondary School - Auditorium, 105 Eringate Dr. Please call 416-489-7111 ext. 741 to reserve one of the three 30-minute evening sessions: 7:00 p.m., 7:40 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 25

WEST TORONTO STAMP Club will conduct stamp auctions at Eatonville Library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The Club also meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call 416-621-8232.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TORONTO hosts its Tea for Teens at the Assembly Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.. All are welcome. Simply bring an unwrapped teen gift, gift certificate and/or donation with a suggested value of between $30 and $50. For additional information about the Junior League of Toronto, please contact Kelly Koselek President at 416-485-4218 or info@jlt.org or visit the Junior League of Toronto website at www.jlt.org.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation will be having an open Information sessions in Etobicoke for people interested in volunteering in the upcoming Heart Month (February 2009) at Michael Power/St Joseph Catholic Secondary School - Auditorium, 105 Eringate Dr. Please call 416-489-7111 ext. 741 to reserve one of the three 30-minute evening sessions: 7:00 p.m., 7:40 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 26

THE ASSEMBLY HALL hosts its eighth annual open house from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Make festive crafts with the kids and say hello to Santa, while enjoying some seasonal music presented by the Etobicoke Youth Choir and students of the Kingsway Conservatory of Music. Admission is free, but donations of hats, mitts, gloves and scarves will be accepted on behalf of local charities. The Assembly Hall is located at 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Dr.

LATIN DANCE CLASSES ARE offered at Franklin Horner Community Centre from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Cost is $35/10 weeks. All levels welcome. The centre is located at 423 Horner Ave.

WOMEN'S HABITAT hosts its annual AGM and Open House starting at 3:30 p.m. Come and let staff give you a tour of our new outreach building and talk to you about the work that they do in the community and beyond. This is an opportunity learn about what's been happening at Women's Habitat over the past year. Refreshments will be served. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 24. by calling 416-252-7949 x 232 lalmanzan@womens-habitat.ca.

Thursday, Nov. 27

LAKESHORE LODGE HOLDS a mini Christmas Bazaar, at 3197 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Baked goods, arts and crafts, stocking stuffers and toys up for sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 28

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR TAKES place at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 182 Sixth Street, from 5 p.m. and Sat. Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. Ukrainian food, bake table, great savings on new articles, daily raffles, no admission charge. Call 416-259-2588.

ATTEND THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS Bazaar at St. Demetrius Church, 135 La Rose Ave., between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. including a 13-prize raffle, traditional cuisine, Christmas gifts and decorations, homemade baking and gifts, pies, jams and jellies. Admission is free. The bazaar continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

JOIN OUR LADY OF SORROWS, 3055 Bloor St. W. for Caroling in the Kingsway, at 1:30 p.m. with a 110-voice interfaith choir from local area churches.

Saturday, Nov. 29

SIR ADAM BECK Junior School is holding their Annual Christmas Bazaar at 544 Horner Ave. (Brown's Line and Horner) in Etobicoke from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be lots of activities for the kids including Santa's Gift Shop, Photos with Santa and games. The bazaar also includes local vendors selling their wares, a bake and book sale and a silent auction. Refreshments are also available. Come and support your school.

HOLLY BAZAAR TAKES place at St. Margaret's Anglican Church, 156 Sixth St.,from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Crafts, knitted goods, nearly new items, books, gifts, jewellery, bake table, deli and luncheon available.

GRAND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR CRAFTERS WANTED for a bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 210, 110 Jutland Rd. Call Maggie at 416-521-4796.

KIPLING ACRES VOLUNTEERS are holding their annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at 2233 Kipling Avenue, Rexdale. Features include crafts, gift items, home baking, books and refreshments. Parking is free. All proceeds benefit the residents.

Sunday, Nov. 30

APPLEWOOD HOMESTEAD hosts its annual Christmas in the Bag craft sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the homestead, 450 The West Mall. For more information, visit www.applewoodshaverhouse.org, e-mail jswoods@bellnet.ca or call 416-622-4124.

THE ANNUAL WINTER BAZAAR and Bake Sale at the Royal Canadian Legion-Branch 101, 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. W. hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary, includes new and gently used items, crafts and white elephant table. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bazaar runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

THE STONEGATE HOLIDAY BAZAAR takes place at the Stonegate Community Health Centre, 150 Berry Rd., with food, crafts and holiday gift ideas. For more information, please call the health centre at 416-231-7070.

JOIN THE COSTUMED staff of Montgomery's Inn for a carol sing-a-long and the Islington Village BIA Tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Dundas and Burhamthorpe then proceed to . Proceed to the Inn at 4709 Dundas St. W. for a reading of a Christmas Carol. Get into the Christmas spirit with an historic drink. Savoury treats and mulled cider are included in the $20 ticket price.

CANADIAN HISTORICAL FICTION AUTHOR Katherine Govier reads from her book, Three Views of Crystal Water, at 2 p.m. at Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave., north of Eglinton Avenue West. Question and answer session to follow. Tea will be provided.

KINGSWAY LAMBTON UNITED Church's annual Christmas Pageant week starts today. The show runs every evening at 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

LATIN DANCE CLASSES ARE offered at Franklin Horner Community Centre from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Cost is $35/10 weeks. All levels welcome. The centre is located at 423 Horner Ave.

Friday, Dec. 5

Humber River Shakespeare Co. presents a staged reading of the Dickens classic, 'A Christmas Carol' fireside in the Ballroom of Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W. at 6:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted.

Saturday, Dec. 6

COME TO HOLY ANGELS Church for their annual flea and craft sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 61 Jutland Rd. The kitchen is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Kingsway Council #3387. To reserve your table for $35 call 416-251-7444

A HOLLY TEA and cookie sale takes place at Bloordale United Church, 4258 Bloor St. W. from 1 to 3 p.m. For $4 enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, scones with whipped cream and jam. Shop for Christmas cookies $5/dozen. Other baking and books also available.

VICTORIAN CAROLERS will be strolling the Kingsway from 1 to 3 p.m. Join them for some holiday entertainment.

CCFEW WILL BE hosting its monthly bird walk in Humber Bay East Park,. Meet at the south parking lot at 9 a.m. Walks are free to the general public and take place regardless of weather conditions.

CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE at St. Luke's United Church, 516 The Kingsway at Kipling from l0 a.m. to noon. Come for cookies, cakes, pies, muffins, tarts, breads, home created by the ladies of the church.

Sunday, Dec. 7

ST. DEMETRIUS HOLDS its annual Christmas Bazaar. Come for perogies and cabbage rolls, baking, crafts, and Christmas items between noon and 3 p.m. 3338 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Admission is free. Call the church at 416-255-7506 for more details.

COME TO THE FIFTH Annual Mimico-by-the-Lake Holiday Tree Lighting The Mimico-by-the-Lake BIA and Mimico Residents' Association invite you to take part in their annual Holiday Tree Lighting from 4 to 6 p.m. Activities include a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and other holiday treats, LED holiday light exchange, and a community art project with Lakeshore Arts.