Events this week in the GTA
* TODAY ‰ Boreal Forest celebration: Join Justin Trudeau and guests for story telling, music and wilderness images, 7 p.m. at the Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E. Tickets cost $25. Call 416-971- WILD. ‰ Book launch: Jeffrey M. Peck will talk about his book, Being Jewish in the New Germany, 7 p.m., the Goethe-Institut, 163 King St. W. Free admission; call 416-593-5257. ‰ Toastmasters: Learn the art of public speaking at a free event, 6 p.m., Bloor St. United Church, 200 Bloor St. W. Call 416- 244-4452. ‰ Jack Layton: Jack Layton, leader of the NDP, speaks at noon at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. W.; $55 for Empire Club members, $65 for non-members. See www.empireclub.org. * TOMORROW ‰ Book reading: Celebrate Christine Sismondo’s new book, Mondo Cocktail: A Shaken and Stirred History, at Lot 16, 1136 Queen St. W. at 7 p.m. For information, see www.pagesbooks.ca. * WEDNESDAY ‰ The Future of Toronto: Urban planner and designer Joe Berridge speaks on the future of Toronto, 7 p.m. at the Galbraith Building, 35 St. George St.; tickets are $5 for adults and free for students. See http:// urbanstudies.ca. ‰ United Nations discussion: United Nations Deputy SecretaryGeneral Louise Fréchette will deliver a discussion entitled The United Nations at 60: Too old to reform? 4:30 p.m. at Victoria University’s Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. Call 416-585-4489. * THURSDAY ‰ Bayview baccalaureate: Students interested in applying are urged to attend International Baccalaureate information night, 7 p.m. at Bayview Secondary School, 10077 Bayview Ave. Call 905884-4453. ‰ Women’s workshop: The Scarborough Women’s Centre is presenting a workshop called Exploring My Personal Power, that will consider women’s relationships to power and how they affect or hinder their goals, at 2100 Ellesmere Rd., suite 245, 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $5; pre-registration is required. Call 416-439- 7111. ‰ Feet on the street: A free discussion on making Toronto less car-dependant takes place at 6 p.m. at Metro Hall, 55 John St. Call 416-929-5483. ‰ Star wars: Come to a free panel discussion on weapons in space and Canada’s response, at Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, 7:30 p.m. See www.peaceweek.com. * FRIDAY ‰ Remember Rosa Parks: The public is invited to a commemoration of the life of Rosa Parks, 10 a.m. at the Rotunda of Metro Hall, 55 John St., featuring musical tributes. Call 416-657- 1472. * SATURDAY ‰ Soldier show: The Ontario Model Soldier Society holds its annual show, the largest in Canada, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Branch 101 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. W. The event features collections of military figurines. See www.omss.ca. * SUNDAY ‰ Nature hike: Join the Toronto Bruce Trail Club for a hike along Silver Creek. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Islington subway station to catch the group bus. Tickets are $16. See www.torontobrucetrailclub. Email: city@thestar.ca, attention agenda.