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Community Calendar for February 2-12

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Actresses in Conversation

In celebration of Black History Month, the Canadian Film Centre and Clement Virgo will host an evening in conversation with actresses Pam Grier and Jennifer Beals who will explore their personal experiences and the position of Black actresses in the film industry. The discussion will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, at Cineplex Varsity and VIP Cinemas, 55 Bloor Street West, Toronto. Tickets are $20.00 and proceeds go to the CFC Diversity Scholarship.

Tickets can be purchased in advance through T.O. TIX in person, online at www.totix.ca or at the venue the night of the event.

Jamaican Film Screening

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Community Listings for January 26-12

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Grenadian Dance Performance

The Grenadian SpyceLand Dancers, on their first official visit to Canada, will perform at the 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference and Festival in Toronto hosted by dance Immersion. Under the artistic direction of Teheria Viechweg, SpyceLand will present their piece, A Glimpse of Carnival, at the Emerging Artists Showcase on Thursday, January 26, at 6 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

For ticketing information, visit www.danceimmersion.ca.

CBW Scarborough Meeting

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Community Listings for January 12-12

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Book Launch

Dr. Gerald Horne will launch two new volumes, Fighting In Paradise: Labor Unions, Racism and Communists in the Making of Modern Hawaii (University of Hawaii Press) and Negro Comrades of the Crown: African Americans and the British Empire Fight the U.S. Before Emancipation (NYU Press), this Saturday, January 14, 10 a.m. at A Different Booklist, 746 Bathurst St. The launch will also be broadcast at http://www.radioregent.com/. For more information contact Norman (Otis) Richmond aka Jalali at norman.o.richmond@gmail.com or A Different Booklist at 416-538-0889.

Women's Ministry Presentation

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Community Listings for December 15-11

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Christmas Celebration

Firm Faith Community Church will host its Christmas Celebration, An Evening of Praise and Worship, on Saturday, December 17, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Jack Miner Sr. Public School, 405 Guildwood Pkwy., (Just West of Morningside Ave).
Tickets are $10.00 each for adults, $7.50 for youths and $5.00 each for children.
Performers taking part in this event include Nigel Guiste and Friends, Lorraine Lord, Desmond Jones, Winston "Pappy" Frederick and Dave McLaughlin.
For more information, contact Desmond Jones (905) 286-0391 or Pastor Milton Edwards (416) 283-7333.

Computer Skills for Seniors

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Community Listings for Dec. 1, 2011

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Basdeo Panday tribute

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Basdeo Panday, this Saturday, December 3, at The Centre, 6765 Invader Crescent, Mississauga. The special dinner event is being billed as a Living Tribute to Panday, who was the country's prime minister from 1995 to 2000 and the first leader of East Indian heritage. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m.

For tickets at $45 each or $400 for a table of 10, please contact Nirvan Balkissoon, 905-362-0320; Krishna Nankissoor, 416-728-2496 or Farouk Hydal at 647-271-6358.

For more information go to www.fott.ca or e-mail: fott@live.ca.

Laaf N Nyam

The Excelsior School Alumni Association (ESSA), Toronto Chapter, will hold its 3rd

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Community Listings for Nov 17, 2011

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Laaf N Nyam

The Excelsior School Alumni Association (ESSA), Toronto Chapter, will hold its 3rd

annual fund-raising "Laaf N Nyam" Brunch on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the

Woodbridge Banquet Hall, 4000 Steeles Avenue, Woodbridge, Ontario, featuring a feast of Jamaican fare and entertainment by Jay Martin, Michelle Hylton and Rhoma Spencer.

For tickets contact ESSA at 416-671-0625.

Workshop With a Difference

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Community Listings for Nov 10-11

Friday, November 11th, 2011

CBW's 'Men's Health Forum'

The Congress of Black Women of Canada, Oshawa-Whitby Chapter, will hold a 'Men's Health Forum' to mark Prostate Cancer Month, this Saturday, November 12, at 1252 Pentland St. - Community Room - in Oshawa (One block south of Ritson Road at Taunton) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The focus will be on 'Prostate Cancer, Diabetes management and Diabetes prevention. All are welcome.

Christmas Bazaar

Christ Church Scarborough Village will host its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 12 at 155 Markham Rd. between 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bake table crafts, preserves, silent auction, Granny's Attic, Vintage Jewellery and Lunchroom. Everyone is welcome.

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Community Listings for November 3-11

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

BBPA Convention

The National Black Business and Professional Convention will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. and Friday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m. at the Allstream Centre at the Exhibition Place in Toronto. For tickets, call 416-504-4097 or purchase online at www.bbpa.org/convention.

Shouters Entrepreneur Graduation

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Community Listings for Oct. 20/11

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Antigua and Barbuda 30th Independence Events

The Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda and the Antigua and Barbuda Independence Planning Committee will hold the following events to celebrate the nation's 30th anniversary of independence:

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Community Listings for October 13-11

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Grenada Association Meeting

The Grenada Association-Toronto is extending an invitation to the community to attend and participate in its annual general meeting on Saturday, October 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at York Civic Centre, 2700 Eglinton Avenue West.

For more information, call 647-669-5178 or email: gatoronto@gmail.com.

SCAO Caribbean Fundraiser

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