CATCH The Queensmen Male Chorus on June 25 at Richview United Church.
MAY 6 SPRING BAZAAR online marketplace for hand-
made items at the Martin Luther Evangelical Lu-
theran Church online sale. All proceeds go to help church programs. Online sale runs until May 6.
Pick up date May 8. For more email
bazaar@martinluther.ca
MAY 7 & JUNE 10 THE SNYP TRUCK will be at LAMP
CHC,185 Fifth Street, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help
your pets. Call 416-338-6281 or visit
www.toronto.ca
MAY 7 ETOBICOKE CENTENNIAL CHOIR long-awaited live performance of Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana in tribute of the late Father Edward Jack-
man at 7:30 p.m. at the Humber Valley United Church, at 76 Anglesey Blvd. Tickets $30 and kids
under 12 free available at
www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca or phone 416-
779-2258. New singers are welcome.
MAY 8 PLANT EXCHANGE by Lakeshore Environmen-
tal Gardening Society where you can bring a plant and take home a plant at The Assembly Hall from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information visit
legsetobicoke.ca
MAY 14 GIANT ANNUAL PLANT SALE by the Etobicoke
Horticultural Society from 9 a.m. to 12 noon rain or shine in the parking lot of the Fairfield Seniors Cen-
tre, 80 Lothian Road. You will find a large selection of perennials, native and pollinator plants, herbs,
annuals, garden accessories and tools. For more
info visit www.etobicokehort.com
MAY 14 WARD 2 EMERGING young artists competition
2022 at Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, at 399
The West Mall, Opening reception and silent bid at
2 p.m. The exhibition features emerging talent in
our community. Proceeds from the silent auction to support those affected by the war in Ukraine. Exhi-
bition runs from May 1 to May 19. For more call 416-394-8628.
MAY 16 to 19 THE GATEHOUSE Transforming Trauma Conference bringing together survivors, profession-
als, advocates and practictioners who support sur-
vivors of trauma. Register at TheGatehouse.org-conference-22.
MAY 21 OUTDOOR SPRING MARKET from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432
Horner Ave., for second-annual market with a wide
range of vendors, artisans, fudge table, BBQ lunch
and live music. For more info call 416- 252-6822.
FREE EMERGENCY FOOD TAKEOUT MEALS offered
Monday to Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. through LAMP’s adult drop-in program. Thurs-
day harm reduction supports from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE operating from St.
Margaret’s Church on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. Meals, snacks, washrooms, showers, and
laundry available for folks who are unhoused.
EVERY THURSDAY The Good Food Market from 12
to 4 p.m. at Stonegate CHC at 10 Neighbourhood
Lane for affordable produce, outdoor market and
bring your own bags. COVID-19 protocols are in
place. For more call 416-231-7070 ext 307.
SUMMER YOUTH JOB CONNECTION for students aged
15 to 18 to obtain 20-hours of paid pre-employment
training, free certification, training and work-related
supports. Must be eligible to work in Ontario and
be ready and willing to work during COVID-19,
March Break and Summer 2022. Contact Sheroni
at 416-405-5259 or email
schristian@woodgreen.org
HELP WITH TAXES LAMP Community Health Centre is providing a free income tax clinic for area resi-
dents. You can book an appointment to meet the tax clinic worker to help you file your taxes or you
can drop off your documents at the office screening desk. For more information or to book an appoint-
ment call 416-252-9701 ext. 208 and 281.
MAY 31 HEAR AUTHOR SHEILA HETI as By The Lake Book Club returns for its 14th season at Assembly Hall as writers share in-depth and engaging in- sights into their latest books. Author Antonio Michael Downing will talk about his novel Saga Boy on September 20; Linda Rui Feng will feature her book Swimming Back to Trout River on October 18;
Naben Ruthnum will talk about A Hero Of Our Time on November 22 and Jesse Wente appears on De- cember 6 to talk about Unreconciled. For tickets call 416-338-7255 or assemblyhall.ca
MUSIC & WELLNESS is a virtual music therapy group
designed to use music to bring people together,
improve connections and talk about things that are uplifting. Participants have the opportunity to dis-
cover more about themselves within a creative out-
let of singing, music listening and encouragement. Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Zoom. To reg-
ister contact norkyit@lampchc.org or 416 252 6471 ext. 257
CATCH MY BREATH RAY PROGRAM is a youth mental
health program at LAMP for ages 14 – 21. The past
two years have been hectic and we deserve to have a space where we can share how we’re feel-
ing and what we’re thinking. Let’s share a space to support and have one-on-one conversation with youth in the community. Every Monday 6 p.m. to-
7:30 pm on Zoom. To register contact Isha Green youth@lampchc.org.
HEALTHY EATING IS GOOD – Have you been thinking
of changing your eating habits? Then join our Healthy Eating workshops through the West Toron-
to Diabetes Education Program. From May 4, at 6 p.m., our experienced health care professionals will give you the information you need to achieve success. Call 416-252-1928 ext. 100.
HAVING A BABY? Etobicoke Pre and Post-Natal Di-
etician program on Zoom is being offered with agencies as LAMP, Toronto Public Health, Rexdale
community Health Centre and other partners in a
free health education and nutrition program with
health professionals and food demos. One-to-one
prenatal and post-natal support and discussions.
Grocery cards and other supports as needed. For
more ior to register call 416-737-9874 or 416-898-
1225 or Email martha.morales@rexdalechc.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at the Salvation Army Lake-
shore Community Church, at 5 Thirtieth Street, on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday from
8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. For more information or to sign up call 416-
251-8372.
The popular QUEENSMEN MALE CHORUS performs JUNE 25 at 7 p.m. at Richview United Church, 149 Wellesworth Drive., in a fundraising concert. All is invited to take part in the joy of singing. Contact Einar Voldner at einar.voldner@gmail.com