JULY 9 JEAN AUGUSTINE DOCUMENTARY screening takes place as part of The 2022 Lavazza IncluCity Festival taking place in the Distillery District, 55 Mill Street, at 9:30 p.m. The festival runs until July 16. The documentary Steadfast, the Messenger and Message by Fahim Hamid Ali follows the life and career of Jean Augustine, founder of Black History Month in Canada. Tickets required. Office: 416-893-3966, Main 416-929-3475 or E-mail info@icff.ca
JULY 5, 12, 19 & 26 SING with the river MOUTH song circle Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. with Andrea Kuzmich. Sing together or share old songs or learn new ones from Ukrainian and Georgian to other traditions. Song circle takes place at Bell Manor Park. To register call 416-231-7070 ext. 307 or email health.promotion@stonegatec.org
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 information 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
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. Thursday harm reduction supports from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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 information 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
BASKETBALL FRIDAYS for youth 18 plus from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ken Cox Community Centre, 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive. Contact Waye at 416-990-6737 or email youth@lampchc.org
SUMMER CAMPS at the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment, 101 Portland St., for girls ages 7 to 12. Some programs include Shoot for the Stars, Change Makers and Mission Possible. To find out more call 416-253-9797 or email info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca or visit jeanaugustinecentre.ca
LONG BRANCH ARTIST Pat Rice works of local trees and nature called This Old Tree is on display to the public until September 17 on the Third Floor Gallery at the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, at 2 Colonel Samuel Smith ParK Drive.
Work by Pat Rice
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 discover more about themselves within a creative outlet of singing, music listening and encouragement. Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Zoom. To register 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 feeling 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.
HAVING A BABY? Etobicoke Pre and Post-Natal Dietician 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 information or to register 416-737-9874 or 416-898-1225 or e-mail martha.morales@rexdalechc.com.
ETOBICOKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Summer History Series July 21 & &:30 p.m. The Kingsway and August 18 @ 7:30 p.m. Etobicoke’s Historic Lakeshore. A free online Zoom Webinar presented by EHS Richard Jordan. For more visit www.etobicokehistorical.com/summer-history.html
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMMING: RAY Youth Space LAMP Community Health Centre Youth Programs: Ages 10-14. Meet New Friends and Enjoy new Summer Activities! Central Etobicoke Summer Program starts July 4 and ends August 12 at 385 The West Mall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The South Etobicoke Summer Program starts July 11 and ends August 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. And Basketball program starts July 5 until August 12 at Burnhamnthorpe Collegiate, 500 The East Mall. To register email Linda Frempong at lindaf@lampchc.org (or call 416-779 -5248. NOTE: For Youth 15-19 Volunteer opportunities are available.
FREE ONLINE SUMMER PROGRAMS at Jean Augustine Center for Young Women’s Empowerment for Ages 7 to 9 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. JULY 25 to 29 Shoot for the Stars to learn about your passions and skills. AUGUST 15 to 19 is Mission Possible and how to strive to be the best version of yourself.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JASMIN DOOH, for more than 20 years of serving the community in her tireless role at LAMP Community Health Centre. Jasmin is a Health Promoter, Community Relations Specialist. She is well-loved by her many clients, staff and so many others in the community. Thank you.
FOR SALE 2003 GMC SAFARI CARGO VAN as is. The van is in fairly good condition and runs. It is opened up for carrying loads. It has roughly 230,000 kms. Owner just purchased another. $2,500 and it is yours.