* FEBRUARY 1 TO 29 BLACK HISTORY MONTH Celebrating our Diversity ‘Black Excellence’ a future to build at the Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall, in the Council Chambers and board meetings room. Official launch February 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come share your stories, cultural foods, entertainment and
vendors. For more information call 647- 328-7669.
* FEBRUARY 3 THE JEAN AUGUSTINE CENTRE 9TH ANNUAL Black History Month Celebration at the Assembly Hall, at 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are required. There
will be prizes, food, music and dramatic performances. For more call 416-253-9797 or e-mail info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca
* FEBRUARY 6 HOW AN AFROCENTRIC practice can help you today, Capoeira Angola Toronto Workshop, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., open for all, at LAMP CHC, 185 Fifth Street. Experience mindfulness, self and environmental awareness and atonement through an Afro-inspired discipline. For more
information contact jasmind@lampchc.org
* FEBRUARY 7 SALVATION ARMY Lakeshore community church lunch program starts February 7 and will
operate on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 5 Thirtieth Street. Presently our foodbank is
closed. For more information call 416-251-8372 or visit www.SalvationArmy.ca.
* FEBRUARY 8 HOW AN AFROCENTRIC Practice can help you today, with Capoeira Angola, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at RAY Youth Space, 385 The West Mall, Unit 105. Experience mindfulness, self and environmental awareness and atonement through Afro-inspired discipline. For more information contact jasmind@lampchc.org
* FEBRUARY 8 HUMBER MUSIC PRESENTS Reverberations II a celebration of music of the Black Diaspora featuring Humber Music’s Gospel Choir, African Rhythm ‘n Jazz and Rhythm ‘n Soul Ensembles at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of B Building of the Humber Lakeshore Campus, at 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Tickets required and can be ordered in advance at Evenbrite. Contact: Dewi Minden Humbermusicdegree@humber.ca or visit https://reverberations-ii-humber.eventbrite.ca/
* FEBRUARY 9 BLACK TAPESTRY Youth only Art Night from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at LAMP CHC, 185 Fifth Street. Join our Black Tapestry art night to learn about different African and Caribbean Art while creating your own tapestry. For more information contact jasmind@lampchc.org
* FEBRUARY 25 BLACK HISTORY MONTH CARNIVAL EDITION at the Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get ready for a carnival extravaganza that
will transport you to the vibrant streets of the Caribbean. Experience the rich culture and
traditions of the African diaspora through music, dance, and delicious food. From live performances
by talented artists to interactive workshops an games. Contact 905-615-4860 or e-mail
small.arms@mississauga.ca
* THROUGH FEBRUARY BLACK FUTURISM MONTH back to the future as LAMP CHC. At 185 Fifth Street, hosts programs and events in their Street Level Youth Space highlighting African and Caribbean
history. Other Black History events takes place in other programs. Contact Jasmin at For more
information contact jasmind@lampchc.org
* FEBRUARY 2 TO MARCH 22 DISCOVER the magic of art for adults 55- years-old and up from
10 a.m. to 12 noon at Stonegate CHC,10 Neighbourhood Lane, Suite 201.Join local artist Nataliya Sydorenko and experience the benefits of painting and drawing, improve memory and reduce stress. Materials will
be provided. To register call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or e-mail health.promotion@stonegatechc.org
* FEBRUARY 4, 11,18, 25 OLD FASHIONED BARN DANCE with fiddler and caller Bill Russell and acoustic
Birling Band at 240 Roncesvalles Ave., near Wright Ave., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., for weekly fiddle dance
with Ontario and Maritime tunes with simple steps. Call Julia at 647-889-4012 or e-mail
sundaydancesocial@gmail.com
* FEBRUARY 21 SOUTH ETOBICOKE community land trust by Zoom as work continues on establishing a
land trust to develop affordable housing in the area. For more contact brig@lampchc.org or phone 416-
252-6471 ext. 308
* UNTIL FEBRUARY 22 ARTS ETOBICOKE in partnership with QuadReal Property Group presents the fourth show in their ‘Roots’ exhibition series, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Toronto. The show will feature eight European Asian artists, and will be held at the Cloverdale Common at Cloverdale Mall,
250 The East Mall. Open to the public on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more call
647-913-8731 or email ana@artsetobicoke.com
FEBRUARY 22 THE DOPEST GAMES NIGHT community games night open to all between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at LAMP CHC Community Room, 185 Fifth Street. An evening of classic African and Caribbean games and a chance to win prizes. Dinner will be served. Registration required. For more contact brig@lampchc.org or phone 416- 252-6471 ext. 308
* FEBRUARY 22 DOUBLE SIX TRIVIA and Games night, community games night, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at RAY Youth Space, 385 The West Mall, Unit 105. Learn how to play games as Dominoes, Ludo, Loodi, Mancala, Oware and you can win prizes. Dinner will be served. Registration required. Contact Jasmin at For more information contact jasmind@lampchc.org
* UNTIL MARCH 22 FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSES every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in meeting room at Stonegate CHC, 10 Neighbourhood Lane. Learn and improve your
English skills with an experienced English teacher. For adults only and beginners and intermediate
levels welcome. To register call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or e-mail health.promotion@stonegatechc.org
* FEBRUARY 23 FIRST AID CPR TRAINING 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in 3rd floor Community Room, at LAMP CHC, 185 Fifth Street. Workshop focuses on teaching caregivers the necessary skills to respond to
emergencies taught by Red Cross instructor Natasha Triant. Registration call 416-252-8293.
* FEBRUARY 23 FREE MEMORY SCREENING at LAMP CHC, 185 Fifth Street, if you are aged 50 to 90. Contact Jasmin at 416-151-6471 ext. 308
* FEBRYARY 23 JAMAICAN PATTY DAY, Cooking workshop, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at RAY Youth Space, 385 The West Mall, Unit 105. Learn about the story of Jamaican Patties in Canada while we make patties and coco bread from scratch! Contact Jasmin at For more information contact jasmind@lampchc.org
*FEBRUARY 23 HUMBER MUSIC PRESENTS Ingrid Jensen in concert with Forward Motion Ensemble and Humber Jazz Big Band at 8 p.m. at the Humber Lakeshore Auditorium. Tickets $25 at Eventbrite.ca
* FEBRUARY 29 A GOLDEN TEAM: Patty and Coco Bread cooking workshop for youth only between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at LAMP CHC Street Level Youth Space, 385 The West Mall, Unit 105. Learn the story of the beef patty, while we make patties and coco bread from scratch! Registration required. Contact Jasmin at For more information contact jasmind@lampchc.org
*FEBRUARY 29 BLACK PANTHER: Wakanda Forever, Movie Night, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at RAY Youth Space, 385 The West Mall, Unit 105. Watch “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and discuss themes of grief and loss in challenging times, and how we move forward. Watch “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and discuss themes of grief and loss in challenging times, and how we move forward. Contact Jasmin at For more information contact jasmind@lampchc.org.
* UNTIL MARCH 27 POLISH DROP IN every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.at Second Street Junior Middle School, 71 Second Street, Room 119, use side door #4 from Birmingham Street. To enter call 416-
795-5408 or email anna.wasiak@stonegatechc.org or babarac@lampchc.org
* EVERY THURSDAY IN FEBRUARY Learning and Growing together for Black children and families at LAMP CHC from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for children up to the age of six. Contact 416-252-8293.
* EVERY FRIDAY JOIN US FOR FUN and safe activities for families with children up to 6-years-old at the
Sunnylea Drop In every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 851 Royal York Road. Contact Anna
or Larissa at early.years@stonegatechc.org