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Icon of the event Scrabble and Chess Club
Ongoing event running from Fri Sep 06, 2013 - Fri Dec 27, 2013
Eatonville

Join our club, meet new friends and have fun!!

Icon of the event Turkish Kilim Weaving
Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

The Turkish Society of Canada, a non-profit organization, will hold a unique art workshop to bring fun and joy to our neighbourhood. Turkish Kilim Weaving is a traditional folk art in Turkey. Wooden looms and yarn will be p...

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 Chess in the Library
Ongoing event running from Fri Jan 04, 2013 - Tue Dec 31, 2013
Bridlewood

Enjoy a chess game with your friends or challenge others while you improve your critical thinking skills. Every Friday 6-8 pm.Children Grade 1-6. Registration required.

Icon of the event MINUTE TO WIN IT (6 ? 12)
Tue Jun 18, 2013 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

Your favourite challenges using household items in 60 seconds returns! Sign up begins at 3 p.m. on the main floor. Space is limited....

Icon of the event Songwriting Workshop
Wed Jul 10, 2013 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Eatonville

Musician and Improviser Joe McLean leads a workshop teaching teens how to improvise a song. McLean has taught improv through the Theatre St Catherine in Montreal. His comedy has been featured on CBC TV.

Icon of the event SHCHUKA IDOL (Ages 6 - 12)
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Maria A. Shchuka

IT?S BACK!!! Show off your talent to our judges and you could be the next Shchuka Idol! Drop-in....


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Jun 21
Icon of the event Just Dye It:  Galaxy-Printed Scarves
Tue Jul 09, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Maria A. Shchuka

In a galaxy far far away, there were some scarves that needed a fashion update. Pick up the trend of galaxy-printed clothes, and practice this dyeing technique on your very own scarf. It's fun and easy! All materials will ...

Icon of the event Knitting and Crocheting
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Eatonville

Learn how to knit or crochet. Brush up on the basics, share your skills or learn a few new tricks. Drop in. Please bring your own needles, hooks and yarn. Second Wednesday of the month - Knitting; Fourth Wednesday of the...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jul 10
Wed Jul 24
Wed Aug 14
Wed Aug 28
Wed Sep 11
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...