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Saturday, Dec. 6

PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE AT Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. Play of 10 games will begin at 7:30 p.m. Registration for euchre at 7 p.m. Entry fee is $5. All are welcome. Call 416-767-0231.

SIXTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS gift and crafts fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Mount Dennis Legion at 1050 Weston Rd., two-and-a-half blocks south of Eglinton Avenue. Features 40 vendors with new, hand-crafted, unique items for Christmas gift-giving, decorating or entertaining. Snack bar. Parking on site. All are welcome. Call Lee 416-243-2703 or e-mail legionbr31@yahoo.com.

Sunday, Dec. 7

BETH TZEDEC CONGREGATION and the Jewish Theological Seminary Special Day of Study hosts Golda, Gangsta, My Child, Rashi and Britney, raising successful Jewish children in today's me-centred, media-driven culture. Internationally acclaimed faculty include Dr. Carol Ingall, professor of Jewish Education, Dr. David Kraemer, head librarian, professor of Talmud and Rabbinics and Dr. Michelle Lynn-Sachs, specialist in congregational education; noon to 3:30 p.m. at 1700 Bathurst St. The luncheon is $10. Call 416-781-3511.

Monday, Dec. 8

BETH TZEDEC CONGREGATION Haverim program hosts A Trip Down Radio Lane, at 1:30 p.m., presented by Geri Magocovsky with tapes, at Nathan O. and Roey Hurwich Boardroom, 1700 Bathurst St. Cost: $2. Call 416-781-3511.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

WESTON SILVER BAND Community Christmas Concert at Central United Church, 1 King St. at Weston Road at 7:30 p.m. Join the WSB and special guests The Cor Klamer Trio for a family friendly night of festive music, sing-a-long carols and holiday classics. Bring a non-perishable food item in support of the Weston Area Emergency Support Food Bank. Tickets: $10 at the door. Children 12 years and under get in free. Visit www.westonsilverband.ca or call 416-249-6553.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

MOUNT DENNIS COMMUNITY Association Year End Celebration, 7 to 9 p.m. at Mount Dennis Legion Hall, 1050 Weston Rd., two blocks south of Eglinton Avenue. Potluck dinner, entertainment, children's activities and prizes. Everyone welcome.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS at the Mount Dennis Community Association, 8:30 to 9 p.m. Would you like to become a member of the MDCA executive? Send in your name to mdca@mountdennis.ca or attend the meeting to declare your interest and vote. Open to all residents, businesses and agencies/groups operating in the Mount Dennis community.

Thursday, Dec. 11

URBAN ARTS PRESENTS Winter Expo 2008, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) Youth Centre, 1267 Weston Rd., at Ray Avenue. Special guest artist. See local youth performances, purchase artwork. Music and literature created by youth. Socialize and be entertained and enjoy some delicious food. Tickets: adults $20; children and students with ID $12. Visit www.wantickets.com.

Saturday, Dec. 13

HUNGARIAN CHRISTMAS FAIR at Hungarian Cultural Centre, 840 St. Clair Ave. W., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hungarian delicacies to eat or take home. Christmas presents along with a Hungarian Christmas pageant, magic by the Amazing Hartley and Hungarian Christmas carols. Vendors are welcome to rent tables. Call 416-654-4926.

GIANT BOOK SALE at the Christmas Fair at the Hungarian Cultural Centre, at 840 St. Clair Ave. W. from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be rare antique books, some that are 100 years old. Books are in different languages. Some are vintage Hungarian books, new and used. Call 416-654-4926.

CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR everyone at the British Methodist Episcopal Church; Christ Church, St. James at 1828 Eglinton Ave. W., at Dufferin Street, noon to 4 p.m. Santa Claus will make an appearance.

Sunday, Dec. 14

BETH TZEDEC CONGREGATION presents a public lecture, the Great Debate Revisited... The Latke versus the Hamantash, at 9:30 a.m. with Susan Jackson, an outreach and community development professional and Gary Levine, director of professional services for Judiac studies at Tanenbaum CHAT. The location is 1700 Bathurst St. Call 416-781-3511.

HUNGARIAN CHRISTMAS FAIR at Hungarian Cultural Centre, 840 St. Clair Ave. W. from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hungarian delicacies to eat or take home. There will also be last minute Christmas presents along with a Hungarian Christmas pageant, magic by the Amazing Hartley and Hungarian Christmas carols. Vendors are welcome to rent tables. Call 416-654-4926.

GIANT BOOK SALE at the Christmas Fair at the Hungarian Cultural Centre, at 840 St. Clair Ave. W. from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be rare antique books, some that are 100 years old. Books are in different languages as well as vintage Hungarian books, new and used. Call 416-654-4926.

Friday, Dec. 19

YORK WEST SENIORS, 1901 Weston Rd., invites you to celebrate the holiday season with some Holiday Cheer from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 416-245-4395.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

NEW YEAR'S EVE dinner and dance hosted by Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd., in the upstairs hall. Tickets: $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Includes party favours, roast beef dinner with wine, dessert and DJ Gordon. Call 416-767-0231.

Volunteers

HELP FIGHT HUNGER: Volunteer at Second Harvest's Turkey Drive Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14. More than 200 volunteers are needed to help out at the Turkey Drive. The event ensures those in our city who can't afford a turkey dinner over the holidays will have one. The goal this year is to collect 5,000 turkeys at various Loblaws location. Note: time of shifts vary. If interested, contact Jennifer Mackiddie, volunteer program coordinator at jenniferm@secondharvest.ca or call 416-408-2594. Visit the website at www.secondharvest.ca.

THE MOUNT ZION Apostolic Church of Canada, which was at 106-108 Holland Park Ave. for the past 30 years, will be relocating to a new facility at 30 Pemican Court in Toronto.

UNIVERSITY AND HIGH SCHOOL students are needed to be volunteer tutors to children aged six to 13. Focus will be on math, English, French, reading and spelling. Sessions run Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m. at St. David's Church, 1796 Lawrence Ave. W. Call 416-249-4681.

ST. GEORGE'S LITERACY Centre is looking for volunteers to help adults with reading, writing and math. One-to-one or in a classroom setting. Call Adela at 416-393-0364.

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.

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

YORK WEST SENIORS, 1091 Weston Rd., is now taking registration for 2009 members and programs. Call for program lineup at 416-245-4395.

FREE YOGA CLASSES, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing, mats provided. Everyone welcome.

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

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

YORK WEST SENIORS now offers social transportation. Fees apply. To book a ride or for more information call 416-245-4395.

YORK LIONS STEEL band is looking for musically talented youth between the ages of 12 to 15 to play the steel drum. Practices are Monday and Thursday evenings at Harwood Hall, 85 Cayuga Ave., near Weston and Rogers roads. It's free. Call 416-769-3446 to make an appointment for a tryout.

LEARNING ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION hosts a session for newcomer youth to practice English, get to know other youth and become involved in community groups every Tuesday and Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. The centre is at 1267 Weston Rd. Call 416-760-2566.

NEWCOMER YOUTH FILM club, 1267 Weston Rd., 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings, a new film each week. Discussion to follow. Open to youth aged 13 to 24. Parents welcome to attend. Hosted by Mount Dennis Community Association. Visit www.lefca.org.

DAILY LUNCH PROGRAM, 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.

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.

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

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

INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED PROFESSIONALS can upgrade language, technical skills, employment preparation, paid internships at 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 MIKE 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.

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