THE NETWORK

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Kingston Community House for Self Reliance is holding our Annual General Meeting, Tues. May 15, 7 pm at 99 York St. All welcome. It's our 20th anniversary! Bring something to BBQ & join members & friends of the last 20 years. Sun., May 27, 3-6 pm, 99 York St. Info: 542-1136.

Mother's Day Rock for Women Concert: May 13. Featuring local women musicians. Hosted by the Scherzo Pub. Proceeds going to the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre Kingston. Tickets $5, local art raffle for $1.

C.O.M.E.R. invites you to a free workshop about Affordable Municipal Taxation. Guest Speaker: William Krehm (C.O.M.E.R. Toronto). Workshops by Herb Wiseman (C.O.M.E.R. Peterborough) & Don Findlay (C.O.M.E.R. Kingston). May 5, 2-4 pm Unitarian Church, 214 Concession St. More info: Hugh Jenney, 384-7830.

Does sewage sludge threaten our drinking water? A talk by environmental consultant Maureen Reilly. Wed., May 2, 7 pm, Community Centre in Picton. For more info, call Margaret Squibb, 393-1224 or jsquibb@sympatico.ca; Michael Riordon, 476-7041 or red.cedar@sympatico.ca.

Kingston and Area Cohousing. We're building an intentional community with private dwellings and common facilities. Interested? Meetings: 7 pm, 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month at Room 312 McLaughlin Hall, Stuart St. and University Ave. Contact Madelyn: 541-1684.

Injured Workers Support Network of Kingston meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Steelworkers Hall on Concession St.

The Kingston group of the Dances of Universal Peace will hold a Dance Meeting on Fri., May 11, 2001, 7-9 pm at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 236 Nelson St. just north of Princess St. A $5 donation is requested.

Buddhist Healing Meditations: Sundays 10-12 noon; Kuluta Buddhist Centre, 87 Norman Rogers Dr. (House in Park). Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm, Kingston Library, 130 Johnson St., 3rd floor. Classes are introductory & self-contained. $8. Call 544-1568.

Kingston Action Network meets every first Wednesday of the month. Kingston Action Network (KAN) is a coalition of individuals and organizations committed to social justice and equity in public policy. Call 544-5652 for more information.

Amnesty International meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7pm at 99 York Street. Call 634-6512.

The Studies in National and International Development programme at Queen's hosts "development" related seminars and other events throughout the school year. For more details please visit our website at www. queensu.ca/snid or call 533-6250.

Each Friday from 12:15 to 12:45 pm, the Justice and Peace Office of the Sisters of Providence holds a silent vigil at City Hall to mourn governments that put profits before people. Your peaceful presence will help urge the government to deal with the causes of poverty and unemployment. For info, call Sister Pauline Lally at 544-4525 ext. 144.

The Kingston Zen Group meets Sunday mornings at Queen's University's John Deutsch University Centre to meditate. All are welcome. For details, please contact Malcolm & Sharon (542-4294; griffin@post.queensu.ca) or Brian (533-7219;3bjd3@qlink.queensu.ca).

Kingston Pagan Pub Moot: In the Old Speckled Hen room in the Tir Nan Og pub in the Prince George Hotel on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Pagans & pagan-friendly folk are invited to attend & discuss any topic you wish.

Midwifery Network of Kingston, a consumer group which supports the Community Midwives of Kingston, meets the last Monday of each month, 6pm, at 205 Sydenham St. All welcome. Call Kelsey at 549-0604 for information.

SAFE (Students Advocating for a Homophobic-Free Environment) meet weekly for fun, support, and political activism. Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered high school-aged youth and allies. Call Brenda at 546-6694 or 546-1714 ext. 321 for more info or email SAFEyouth@hotmail.com

Kingston & District Labour Council. Meets at 8pm, the 3rd Tuesday of every month. 206 Concession Street.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hearthmakers Energy Co-operative, a community-based, not-for-profit co-op that addresses environmental and energy issues in the Kingston area, is currently recruiting interim board members and volunteers. Please contact our office at 547-8122 or Hearthmakers@care2.com

Would like to make friends with people interested in herbalism, horticulture, and healing. Contact Joyce at 548-8419.

You can educate your child at home. The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents, a volunteer parent-run organization, offers information, direction, and support. 382-4947; www.ontariohomeschool.org; oftp@kingston.net

Starting your own business? Opportunities Kingston offers help through business planning, skill development, mentoring, & networking opportunities. OK is looking for people interested in volunteer business mentoring. 544-9175 or at www.kingston.org/ok.

The People's Community Union has started a carshare co-op, and is in the process of starting a food co-op. If you are interested in getting involved or in getting more information on either of these projects, please call 531-3428.

The Good Food Box offers different-sized boxes of fresh vegetables & fruits at an affordable cost. Boxes are paid for at the beginning of the month & are available for pick-up on the 3rd Thurs. of the month. We need packers & drivers. To help or for more info, call 530-2239.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering free vegetarian starter kits and recipes. Phone 1-888-872-9811.

Are you getting jerked around by welfare? Evicted? Cut off PUC? Tired of struggling? Want to fight back? Call the Low Income Needs Coalition (LINC) for action, 544-7273.

SUPPORT Putting Children First: At the Kin Family Centre. A parenting education night for separated and divorced parents. Mon. May 7, Wed. May 9, 7-10 pm. To register, call Polly at Family Mediation, 548-6795. There is no charge.

Hearing Loss Help. The Kingston Hard of Hearing Club provides information, support & fellowship to people of all ages who have a hearing loss. Meets the 3rd Sat. of each month, Sept. to June, Rideaucrest boardroom, 175 Rideau St., 10 a.m. Hearing & wheelchair accessible. For more info, call 352-5989, fax 378-0828 or see http://www.khhc.org

The Housing Help Centre provides assistance locating and securing immediate, temporary, and permanent housing. We provide information, advocacy, and resources regarding all housing-related issues. Address: 428A Barrie St. Phone: 531-3779.

Prenatal Classes: Expecting a new arrival? Childbirth Kingston can help! We offer childbirth preparation classes, labour support services, refresher and sibling classes, a resource library and more! Call 549-BABY (2229) for details.

HIV/AIDS Regional Services (HARS): Support group for men living with HIV/AIDS meets quarterly. Discussion group for men who have sex with men meets twice monthly (first & third Tues. 7-9 pm) 844-a Princess St. Contact John or Jeff, 545-3698.

Options for Change: Alcohol & drug abuse treatment services for people with problems with drinking and/or drug taking. CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES. Call 531-9898.

TALK Telephone Aid Line Kingston is a confidential & anonymous crisis, distress, befriending & information line. Phone lines are open every night from 7pm-3am. We are here to listen! Give us a call, 544-1771.

Epilepsy Kingston: Parent support group meetings will be held on the 4th Thurs. of each month starting March 22 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Epilepsy Kingston, 100 Stuart St, in the front office.

Separating? Divorcing? Consider mediation as an option to resolve issues such as Custody,Access, Support, Division of Property, Parenting Plans. For further information, call Family Mediation Kingston 548- 6795.

Martha's Table, a restaurant for low-income patrons, is looking for volunteers. An orientation session for new volunteers is held the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 546-0320.

Gay? Lesbian? Bi? Trans? Unsure? Want to talk? KLGBTA Peer Support and Information Line: 531-8981 or toll-free at 1-877-KLGBTA, Mon. to Thurs. 7-9 pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous: If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want to stop, call 540-9380 anytime.

Sexual Assault Crisis Centre Kingston (SACCK) is offering groups for women who have experienced sexual violence in their lives. Confidential and free of charge. Day & evening sessions. Transportation and childcare available. Phone 613-545-0762 for information.

MotherCircle: A gathering of mothers with infants aged newborn to crawling. Get out of the house, meet other moms, share ideas & experiences. No cost. New topics every week. Some parking. Mondays 1:30-3:30 pm at 314 Johnson St. (Bethel Church). For info call Lea, 546-9710.

The Open Book, 158 Patrick St., 544-8883. The Open Book Project provides free academic counselling, assessment and upgrading (including English as a Second Language and Special Needs) for adults. Mon-Thurs, 9am-4pm, Fri, 9am-12pm.

Are you a single mom facing difficulties? Do you feel stuck? Call the Single Mothers Support Network for the free booklet Overcoming Roadblocks: A Guide For Single Moms at 545-0117.

Thinking about upgrading your basic skills, reading, writing and math, but not sure where to start? Call the Adult Learning Network for information on local upgrading options. Their number is 547-2555. Let them help you find the right programme to help you reach your goals.

The Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia Association runs support groups for people with concerns about their eating & weight & groups for friends & family. Free & confidential. For more info, call 547-3684.

The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario holds monthly support meetings for families of people with schizophrenia. Call 549-2485 for details.

Rainbow Womyn: A social group for lesbian & bisexual women. Meets the 4th Friday of each month. Movies, potlucks, guest speakers & other social activities. Call 531-9848 for info.

The Community Bereavement Support Program offers individual support and support groups for people who are grieving. For information call Deborah at 634-0130 ext. 306.

Bereaved Families of Ontario provides support for families who have lost a child through death. For information call 634-1230. Our office is located at 840 Development Dr., Kingston.

No one should live in fear. Supportive and crisis counselling on domestic violence. Call Kingston Interval House 546-1777 (24 hours a day).

Overeaters Anonymous is a support group for people who have problems with food: bingeing, yo-yo dieting, compulsive over-eating and other food disorders. No fees or diets. For information about meetings in Kingston call 382-2961.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic. Confidential counselling and testing for persons concerned about STDs, Hepatitis and AIDS. Drop-in clinic. Nurse and physician in attendance, Tues and Thurs, 4:00-6:00pm, KFL&A Health Unit, 221 Portsmouth Ave. Call 549-1234.

Sexual Health Resource Centre 545-2959, 2nd Floor, Grey House, 51 Queen's Cres. Confidential, non-judgmental information & referral service dealing in all areas of safer sex, birth control, pregnancy options including abortion referral & general sexual health. We sell non-prescription safer sex products & pregnancy tests at cost.

Bertha's Co-operative Counselling Centre. Non-profit community agency providing high-quality counselling for children, youth, women and men. Sliding scale. 847 Princess St. Call 544-8304. We are also looking for office volunteers. Interested? Call the number above.

Breast Feeding Drop-Ins: Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm at the Community Midwives of Kingston, 205 Sydenham St North.; Friday mornings at KFL&A Health Unit, 221 Portsmouth Ave. No appointments needed. Call Health Unit BabyTalk, 549-1154 for more information.

La Leche League meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Call Sam: 634-1586; Kerri: 659-3218; Marg: 389-4576; Grace: 353-7390 for information and meeting location. Babies are always welcome at meetings!

VOLUNTEERING

Spread the word! If you can commit to as little as one hour per month, you can make a difference! Consider delivering in your neighbourhood and spreading the word of PIC Press. Please contact PIC at 531-3222.

Camp Outlook is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that takes Kingston youth on canoe trips. We are looking for staff to lead trips in June to August. For information, call 544-6444 or check out www.ams.queensu.ca/outlook.

Community Volunteer Centre has a weekly listing of volunteer opportunities. For further information, call 542-8512.

The Alzheimer Society needs artists two hours a week to support people with dementia in communicating through painting. If you can help and have artistic skills or interests, call 544-3078.

Kingston & District Association for Community Living: We are a non-profit organization that supports 325 people with developmental disabilities in a variety of creative & individualized ways. There are 101 ways that you can get involved as a volunteer. Call 549-2350, ext. 15 for more information.

Retired/Former/Underemployed teachers needed. Kingston and District Immigration Services requires ESL tutors to assist immigrants in adapting to new language and life in Kingston. Information: 548-3302.

Kingston and District Immigrant Services You and your family could be friends to a new Canadian. The Host Program at KDIS is a befriending program bringing newcomers to Canada together with community members. Information,call Stephanie 548-3302.

Ontario Public Interest Research Group - Kingston is looking for volunteers. For more info, call 549-0066.