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Community Calendar for March 4-10
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

OBHS Conference

The Ontario Black History Society and the Equity Studies department at New College will present its first annual Leaders of Tomorrow Conference, themed "The Time is Now!" on Friday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at William Doo Auditorium, New College, 45 Willcocks Street. The event will feature a reading, a film excerpt and several speakers. The keynote speaker will be Dr. George J. Sefa Dei, who will discuss the gaps and bridges of learning Black culture in the education system. Registration is free. Refreshments and lunch will be provided with confirmed registration.

To register, call 416-867-9420 or email: admin@blackhistorysociety.ca.

Shouters Celebration

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Community Listings as of February 25-2010
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Lecture on Indigeneity in T&T

The Caribbean Studies at the University of Toronto will present a lecture titled "The Resurgence of the Caribs, and of Indigeneity, in Trinidad and Tobago" on Wednesday, February 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the History Department Seminar Room, Sidney Smith 2098, 100 St. George Street. The lecture will feature Maximilian Forte, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Concordia University.

For more information, call 416-978-4054 or email: melanie.newton@utoronto.ca.

Fundraiser for Haiti

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Community Listings as of February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Caribbean Diabetes Chapter Meeting

The Caribbean Diabetes Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 24, at the Anglican Church of the Nativity, 10 Sewells Road (east of Neilson, north of Sheppard Ave.) at 6:30 p.m. The topic is "Diabetes & High Blood Pressure." Dr. Tobe of Sunnybrook Hospital will be the guest speaker. Admission and parking is free. The Anglican Church of the Nativity can be accessed by taking the Neilson bus #133 or Nugget bus #131.

Lecture on Indigeneity in T&T

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Community Listings as of February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Bob Marley Day Celebration at U of T

The Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Students at the University of Toronto invites all to celebrate "Bob Marley Day" on Saturday, February 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the APUS Programming Office, 100 Devonshire Place (South of Bloor/West of Bedford St. at St. George subway station).

The event, held on what would have been the reggae icon's 65th birthday, will feature food and music. Come prepared to share by reciting or singing the lyrics of your favourite Bob Marley song.

To RSVP, call 416-978-0832 or 416-978-0831.

Guyana Awards Nominations

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Community Listings as at January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

CBW-Scarborough Meeting Dates

The Congress of Black Women of Canada, Scarborough Chapter, will hold monthly meetings every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic School, 3530 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, on the following dates: January 28, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 27, and June 24.

Scholarship Presentation Seminar

The Anglican Church of the Nativity, located at 10 Sewells Road, will host a scholarship presentation seminar on Friday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature panel discussions and displays. Parents, youth between Grades 8-12, college and university students are invited.

For more information, call 416-284-2728.

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Community Listings - January 21-2010
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Poetry Reading

Guyanese-born Canadian poet and writer Janet Naidu will conduct "An Afternoon of Poetry Reading" on Thursday, January 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Founders Senior Common Room, 305 Founders College, York University. Naidu will read selections from her new collection, Sacred Silence.

For more information, call 416-736-2100, ext. 88705, visit www.yorku.ca/cerlac/events09-10.htm#naidu or email: cerlac@yorku.ca.

CBW-Scarborough Meeting Dates

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Community Events - December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Share the Blessings Day

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Canada Medhane Alem is inviting all to take part in "Share the Blessings Day", on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 at 23 Denison Road East, (South of Lawrence, East of Weston Rd., next to CP Rail train tracks) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The event is being held to share blessings with neighbours, friends and the less fortunate. During the event, church members will give away 500 cups of soup. After 4 p.m., attendees can stay and enjoy food, games, music and camaraderie.

For more information, call 416-248-2835 or 647-248-2481.

Kwanzaa Lecture Series

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Community Events - December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Sponsoring Spouse Workshop

Are you confused about how to sponsor your spouse or have questions about the forms or standard procedures? If so, Durriya Bhaman of Mamann, Sandaluk Immigration Lawyers will conduct a workshop providing information on preparing your documents properly and ensuring that your application is processed in an efficient manner on Thursday, December 17 at 82 Richmond Street East, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The registration fee is $30 and participants are encouraged to book early. Light refreshments will be served.

To register and acquire more information, call 416-862-0000 or email: info@migrationlaw.com.

T & T 50 Plus Christmas Party

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Community Events – December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

R.A.P. Meet & Greet

The Reunited African People (R.A.P.) Social Club will hold a fundraising event on Saturday, December 12 at 344 Bloor Street West, Suite 404 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is being held to provide information about its recreation pilot training program, geared to African Canadian youth. The event will feature keynote speakers, a special aviation exhibition and refreshments.

For more information, call 416-761-1304, email: sankofasrap@yahoo.ca or visit www.rapsocialclub.webs.com.

ACHA Kwanzaa Show

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Community Events -- December 2-09
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Tribute to Madeline Blackman

Members of the Antigua and Barbudan community will host a banquet in honour of the career and service of Madeline Blackman, Consul General of Antigua and Barbuda, on Friday, December 4 at the Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites (formerly the Crowne Plaza), 1250 Eglinton Ave. East (Don Valley and Eglinton). Dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be preceded by cocktails at 6:30. Tickets are $65 per person. Proceeds will go towards an endowment to be established in Ms. Blackman's name.

For more information and/or tickets, call 416-961-3085, 416-298-7706, 416-533-5266, 905-890-7005, 905-731-6346, 905-787-9149.

Olde Tyme Country Wedding

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