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Icon of the event Adults' Chess Club
Ongoing event running from Sat Jan 12, 2013 - Sat Jun 29, 2013
Gerrard/Ashdale

Play casual chess for ages 13 years and up. Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Icon of the event Book Box Art
Wed Jul 10, 2013 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Leaside

Old Books? Join us for this fun and creative activity of recycling your old books into cool new keepsake boxes! Books provided. Teens 13+ only, advanced activity. Registration required as space is limited.

Icon of the event Craft Connections
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Gerrard/Ashdale

An afternoon gathering for adult crafters. Learn a craft, teach a craft and create personal and community projects in a friendly casual setting....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 11
Wed Sep 18
Wed Sep 25
Wed Oct 02
Wed Oct 09
Icon of the event Candy Jar Contest
Ongoing event running from Tue Jul 02, 2013 - Wed Jul 31, 2013
Hillcrest

During the month of July, drop in and guess how many candies are in our jar. You could be the winner and take it all home! For ages 13 and under.

Icon of the event Zine Making Workshop
Wed Jul 03, 2013 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Eatonville

Teens learn the process of creating self produced independent magazines aka zines. Workshop participants will be taught how to make a mini zine from a single piece of paper and will have an opportunity to work on their own zi...

Icon of the event Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Bringing the Outdoors In. Exchange seeds and plants. Meet local gardeners, participate in gardening events. Contact: 416-347-5449 or info@legsetobicoke.ca


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Sep 05
Thu Oct 03
Icon of the event We Write Poems
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Eatonville

Be Inspired. Leave Your Mark. Express Yourself. Create a poem about food with writer, Alexandra Leggat.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Icon of the event Power of the Pen
Wed Jul 17, 2013 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Eatonville

Come prepared to laugh and learn during Elaine's "Power of the Pen" while you discover how to communicate even more effectively with friends and family through knowing what the strokes of handwriting mean. Everyone will lear...

Icon of the event Tatting Anyone?
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Long Branch

Tatting is the art of making lace by knotting thread. It can be used for jewelry, decorations, edgings and so much more. Everyone welcome.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jul 27
Sat Aug 24
Icon of the event Kids Chess Club
Ongoing event running from Sat Jan 12, 2013 - Sat Jun 29, 2013
Gerrard/Ashdale

Chess in the Library is a student-volunteer run program. Kids ages up to 13 years can play casual chess and CFC & CMA rated games. Saturdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m.