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Icon of the event Voltaire, Rousseau, and the Problem of Evil
Thu Oct 10, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Locke

This lecture focuses on how each of these 18th century philosophers attempted to make sense of both natural and moral evil. Final talk in series on Philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment presented by Jonathan Salem-Wiseman....

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Tue Jun 18, 2013 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Annette Street

Native culture uses many earthy objects to honour their tradition and history. Join elder Cheryle Jacobs as we unpack the Wisdom Box and learn about First Nations life and culture. For all ages.

Icon of the event Hobbes and the Birth of Modern Politics
Thu Sep 26, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Locke

An introduction to Thomas Hobbes' radical transformation of traditional political philosophy. First of three talks on Philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment presented by Jonathan Salem-Wiseman....

Icon of the event Storytelling For Adults
Wed Sep 18, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Eatonville

Summer Tales - Celebrate the end of summer with an "indoor picnic" and summer stories from members of Toronto's comedy and storytelling scenes. Register in person or by calling 416-394-5270.

Icon of the event Films about Seniors for Seniors
Tue Jun 25, 2013 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Annette Street

Join us for a presentation of the film "Strangers In Good Company" (1990)....

Icon of the event Hume and the Problem of Knowledge
Thu Oct 03, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Locke

This lecture focuses on David Hume's unsettling claims about the scope and limits of human knowledge. Second of three talks on Philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment presented by Jonathan Salem-Wiseman....

Icon of the event Knitting Circle
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Albion

For Knitters of all skill levels. Come join a fun and lively group of crafters.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jul 02
Tue Jul 09
Tue Jul 16
Tue Jul 23
Tue Jul 30
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Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Annette Street

This is your chance to sing, dance and drum on BIG POWWOW DRUMS!...