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WIRIib$#Fi6ePrha, WocNdIhIy. AOfI27 .Pae SUPPORT GROUP The Invisible , Disability Support Group will meet Tuesday, May 3,7 P.m., at 947 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa. Al parents of children with ADD, ADHD, social, eniotional or behavioural problems are welcorne. For more information, cail 623-5414, 623-6490 or 436-7706. MACINE KNITERS The Machine Kniitters Guild will meet on Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m., at Dr. S.J. Philips School, 625 Simcoe St. N., at Rossland, Oshawa. There will b. a fashion show with niembers wearing their own creations. For information eall Eunice 725-3889. PANCAKE BREAKFAST There - will b. a pancake breakfast at the Odd Fellows Hall, 211 Brock St. S., WVhitby, on Sunday, May 1, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Adults $4 , children $3. Ail are welcome. KID'S SPANISH The Whitby Parks and Recreation Departinent will hold 'Kid' Spanish Spring Fun' Tuesdays, May 31 to June 28, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Whitby Civie Recreation Complex, 575 Rosaland Rd. E. The fée is $32.50, plus GST. The programn will întroduce children aged 6 ta 9 ta the Spanish languge and culture. Activities will include listening-speaking-reading and writing, songs, dances and costumes and arts and crafts. No Spanish-language experence is necessary. Refer to the SpringlSummer Activity Bro- chure for registration forms or -pick one up at the Civic Recreation or Iroquois Park complexes. A nine-week aduit Spanish beginner class is also being offered beginning Monday, May 2, 7 ta 9:30 p.m. For more information, cati Mrs. Arnold at 579-2334. FESTWIAL 0F CBAYTrS The l4th annual Whitby 'Festival of Crafts and Collectibles Show will be held Friday, April 29 (faon to 9 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Iroquois Park complex, 500 Victoria St. W. (at Henr Street). There willbeb more than 100 vendors with a wide selection of crafts, collectibles and wildlife artist&. WORKSHOP The Learning Disabilities Association, Oshawa chapter wilb hst a May 7 workshop on how ta interpret report card comments at Grandview Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre. For more information, cati 436-7706. STAMP CLUB The Oshawa Stamp Club will meet on Tuesda Ma 3 7 to9 pmat OWNeil &VI,(5hawa. Stamps, postcards and cover col- lectins ca0n hb ve exchaned, p..,in the arts and craftro at Pih ace, 44 William St. W., Oshawa. The topfic is 'Reaching emotional acceptance of a chronic illness for patient and family memb"es, and Sean Hogan- Downey will present a video. For more information, eall Karen at 623-2765. :OrNmun t roup8 whlch are asedin placeir 8 5or activi o 11o page at no coat. '5PWoIt mMklng or fl0flWtW~ wnemfufiI Fr"da'4i P-, LEARLNING DISABILITIES The Learming Disabilities Association, Oshawa chapter will meet Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m., at Grandview Rehabilitation and' Treatment Centre. A. Moorcroft, a Grade 5 teacher with Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education, will diseuss spelling and math ;Id how she modifies the. programn for hier identifled students. For more information, call 436-7706. MENTAL HEALTH DAY Oshawa-Whi tby- Carington COPE mental health prograins will hold ' Mental Health Awareness, Day' on Thursday, May 5, il a.m. to, 8 p.m., at Five Points MaIl, 285 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa. There willbeb more than 60 agencies providing inform&i- tion. CObMY AND DRAG There will b. a 'Comedy and Drag' soial on May 7, 7:30 p.m. ta p.m. Special guest is female conie Elvira Kurt. Buffet and cash bar. The. cost is $20 per persan or $30 per couple. Proceeds to AIDS Comnittee Durham. Advance tickets only are available at the AIDS Comniittee, 723-8201. M1 A DEAF, DEAF WORLD The Oshawa l)eaf Centre wil hast 'It's a Deaf, Deaf World,'a sign-onfly workshop for those interested in learning more about deaf people and/or Ainerican Sign language, on Thursday, May 5, 9 a.m. ta 5 p.m., at the Ajax Community Centre, 63 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax. For more information, call David at 579-3328 (voice) or Chris at 579-3328 (TMY. PARKINSON Tii. Parkinson Foundation of Canada, Durham Region chap- 1ter, will meet on Monda y a2 7:30 p.m at St. MarksÏ Uniteâ Church, *hitb4. For more infor- mation cabi 10-8475 or 666- 8576. QUILTERS GUILD The Durham Trillium Quilters Guild will meet on Tuesday Ma 3, 7:30 p.m., ýat St. George Ângli- can Church, Bagot and Centre streets, Oshawa. For more infor- mation eall 683-5135 or 725- 1945. CRAPT & BAKE SALE A sring craft and bake sale will b held at Providence Place, 100 Glen Hiil Dr. S., Witby on Saturday, May 7, 2 to 5 pa. There will b. baked gooda, crafts, bawn ornaments and a white ebephant table. Actresses at workshop ACTRESS STACIE MISTYSYN (Degrassi High) reads to Big and Little Sisters at a recent reading workshop held at Camp Samac, Oshawa. Theresa Tova (behind Mistysyn), f romn the ENG television show, MiLEF¶G K[DSCOPE mhe Palliative Car. Service of Oshawa General Hospital, in co-operation with Knoll Pharmaceuticals, will host a seminar, 'Bereaved Children,' on Thursday, April 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Oshawa Public Library, 65 Bagot St. Psychologist- and consultant Leslie Balmer will discuss the psychobcocal tasks for children grieving th- boss of a loved one. Regitration is $15 per person. Refreshinents. For more. information and to register, cei the hoopitab'u educational services at 576-8711, ext. 3283. FUN FAIR West Lynde Public School wil hold the ninth annual 'Fun Pair' on Friday, May 6, 5:15 ta 9 p.m., at 270 Michael Blvd., Whitby. There will b. more than 30 games and events, barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers and a silent auction, which includes a weekend at a Toronto hotel. Proceeds wilb go ta new sports equipment, cultural events and computers for thi. echool., was also on hand for the workshop, created b y 'Reading is Fundamental' and presentedby Performers for Literacy. The groups feel reading together is the most important way of fighting illiteracy. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whitby Free Press HAWINS FUN NIGHT Club Carib of Oshawa hIc. will hast a Sadie Hawkins fun night on Saturday, April 30, beginning at 8 pm., at the. Caribbean Cultural Centre, 600 Wentworth St. E., *Oshawa. Admission is $6 per persan or $10 per couple. Caribbean refreshments avail- able. For tickets, call 432-8828 or 434-3673. SITREMITPROOFIG R.C. Wom.n will hast a streetproofing discussion on Tuesday, May 3,* 7:30 pma., at Emmanuel Church, 401 Rssland Rd. W., Whitby. OPP constable Jerry Smith wibl b. the speaker. Ail women are welcome. BREATH 0F LIFE DANCE The. l2th annual 50s and 60s 'Breath of Life' dance for cystic fibrosis, featuring Don Baker and Crai Sm th, i*l b. held SarturdymMay 2, 8 .p.m., at Oshawa Civic arena. Ilckets are $20 par persan and go on sale at the. arena on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. OSTEOPOROSIS GROUP mbe Osteoporosis Support Croup will meet Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m., at the YWCA recreation department, 1 MéGrigor St., Oshawa. For more information, cail the YWCA at 576-8880 or Mille at 725-1683. LINE DANCING The. Oshawa YWCA will hold a line dancing drap-m clamu Friday, epi 29, 8:30 ta 10 pan., at 1 McGrigo St., Oshawa.. me cost is $5 forgadultu, $4 for seniors. For moeifrain callthe. YWCA ait 576-8880. ORGANIC GROWERS Te Durham Chapter of Canadian Organic Growers wilI meet tonight (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m., at the. Whitby Courthouse, Rossland Road for a élide presntation on trapping and l igpesta. Guest speaker is Andrea Clark, Peut management advisor for Durham. For more information, cali 434-6231. Ail are welcome. CANCER THERAPY SEMNAR 'Peeling, Your Best I)urlng Cancer Therapy' a free seminar for cancer patents their family and friendswillb. held Wednesda, May 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Oshawa Golf Club, 160 Alexandra St., Oshawa. 'fier. will b. speakers, and participants will roceive a'Feeling Your Bout' information It. Space is limited. To register or for more information, cail 433-4418. SHOWCASE 0F CRAMT 'Showcase of Crafts,'with local artisans and their crafts, will be presented by the Breakaway Ladies Group on Thureday, May 5, 7 to 9 pan., at St. Andrew's Preabyterian Chur-ch, 209 Cochrane St., Whitby There wil ho a sulent auctionofgt baskets. Refreshments. Admnission is $2 per person. For ramer information, call 430-3879. GENEFALOGICAL SOCIETY The Whitby-Oshawa branch of Ontario Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, May 3, 7:30 p. r., at Henry 'treet High School, Whitby. Wade Szilagy of Wbitby will discus 'Metal detection in bistorical research!' Ail are welcome. For more information, cali 683-2476 or 723-7460. ANNUAL MEETING L'Association Canadienne- F'rançaise de l'Ontario, Durham- Peterborough (ACFO) will hold the annual general meeting Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., at the French Community Centre, L'Amicale, 707 Simnca. St. S., Oshawa. For more information, contact Danielle Lefrancié -Jacquier at 571-0826. ONE-PARENT FAMILLES The Oshawa. Chapter of the. On. Parent Familles Association wvill meet Tuesday, May 3, 8 p.m., at the Croatian Cultural Club, 432 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. Ail single parents welcome. For more information, cali Doug at 728-1011. DAY 0F MOUING The Durham Regional Labour Council will sponsor a ' Day of Mourning to remember irijured workers and those who have lot their lives to ixýlustrial accidents or disease on Thursday, April 28, at noon, at Oshawa City Hall. For more information, cail president Fran Standingready at 432-8914, public relations chair Ramesh Syal at 430-0055 or the office at 721-9158 or 721-8176. WORKERS COMP DEBATE The Durham Region Injured Workers Group will hold a public debate on Workers Compensation Board reformn in Durhamn Region tonight (Wednesday) at CAW Local 222 hall, 1425 Phillip Mfurry Ave., Oshawa. For more ifration, cail president F'ran Standingready at 432-8914, public relations chair Ramesh Syal at 430-0055 or the office at 721-9158 or 721-8176. HORSESHOE PITCHING St. N., Oshawa. The eight-session study group is designed to help parents cornmunicate more effectively with children. The cont is $48 per person, plus a book fée of '$11.50. Prè-règistration is required. For more information or '~ ~~tr.ci lth centre at for 579-2021. 1 à 1