On the agenda
October 24, 2009
ART SHOW: The Gallery on the Lake presents an exhibit of new works by pastel painter Dave Beckett until Nov. 6. Gallery on County Rd. 36, just east of Buckhorn. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info/directions: 705-657-1108, 1-888-242-7475 or www.galleryonthelake.com.
POTTERS FALL SHOW/SALE: Toronto Potters Group offers a wide variety of ceramic art in porcelain, stoneware, terra cotta, raku and more. Functional as well as sculptural and decorative forms will be available for sale. Free admission, door prize, free parking. Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Crt. One block north of Eglinton and Don Mills Rd., east on Wynford Dr. to Garamond Crt. Info: www.torontopotters.com, info@torontopotters.com.
HISTORY HANDS-ON WITH PUMPKINS: Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, Oct. 24, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. A chance to experience life as it was more than 100 years ago. Free admission, donations accepted. Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Ave., Gormley. Info: 905-727-8954, 1-888-290-0337, wsmuseum@townofws.com or www.townofws.com/museum.
ART SHOW/SALE: Oct. 24 and 25, Exploring Line and Colour with Elizabeth Rowe and Janet Copps, a show and sale of their paintings and prints. Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill. Gallery open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Info: www.rhga.ca, 905-770-7449
FLOWERS AND BONSAI EXHIBITION: Sponsored by the Toronto Japanese Garden Club. Oct. 25, 12 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Kobayashi Hall, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Crt., Don Mills. Demonstrations (2 p.m. and 3 p.m.), displays, awards, gift items, plants, refreshments. Admission: Adults $5, Children under 12 free. Info: 416-444-3702 or 416-621-8176.
ANNUAL FALL SALE: Lansing United Church, 49 Bogert Ave., North York (one block southwest of Yonge and Sheppard) Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Household goods and gently used clothing for sale. Proceeds are donated to local charities. Info: 416-221-1722.
DOWNSIZING: Get the information you need to downsize from fhe family home to an easier lifestyle. A free program for boomers, seniors and estate executors . Oct. 28, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tapestry Village Gate, 15 Summerland Terrace (Dundas St. W., east of Kipling). Light snacks, refreshments will be served. For more information and to reserve a seat, call Margaret at 416-236-6000 or email maggieh@look.ca.
TWS SILVER ANNIVERSARY: Toronto Watercolour Society of painters is celebrating its 25th anniversary with two exhibitions. Autumn Aquavision Art Exhibition: J.D.Carrier Gallery, Colombus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. at Dufferin St., North York, Nov. 1 to Nov. 30 (Closed Nov. 11). Gala show opening reception Nov. 1, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Refreshments. Artist Choice Aquavision Art Show/sale: Nov. 14 to 28. North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave. W. (east of Avenue Rd.). Info: www.torontowatercoloursociety.com.
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