Events this week eek in the GTA
TODAY Socially responsible investing:
Michael Jantzi will speak about socially responsible investing, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave. W. Admission is $10. Call 416- 781- 7663.
TOMORROW Buddhism lecture:
The Diamond Way Buddhist Centre in Toronto invites the public to attend a lecture by Lama Ole Nydahl, 8 p.m. at Ryerson University, 350 Victoria St., room 72. Call 416925-4494.
WEDNESDAY Body Worlds 2 lecture:
All are invited to hear Dr. Gunther von Hagens, the creator of Body Worlds 2, speak about the ethics of exhibiting human remains. The lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd. Tickets cost $25. Call 416-696- 1000.
Environmental conference:
The second annual Year in Review Environmental Conference will be held 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westin Prince Hotel, 900 York Mills Rd. The conference will present a comprehensive view of environmental topics, regulations, litigious issues and legal obligations and the impact and implications on Canadian businesses. To register or for information visit www. yearinreview.ca
THURSDAY World AIDS Day Breakfast:
All are welcome to attend the World AIDS Day Breakfast, 7 a.m. in the Dominion Ballroom at the Sheraton Centre Toronto, 123 Queen St. W. This year Louise Binder will launch a blueprint for action on women and HIV/ AIDS. Former external affairs minister Flora MacDonald will speak about the role of grandmothers in caring for Africa’s 15 million AIDS orphans. For tickets ($40) call 289- 259-9623. ‰ Women’s workshop: The Scarborough Women’s Centre presents a workshop for women on rebuilding self-esteem after leaving an abusive relationship 7 p.m., 2100 Ellesmere Rd. Admission $5. Call 416-439- 7111 or visit www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca ‰ Shoe designers: For a lecture on popular shoe designers Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin come to the Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. To pre-register call 416979- 7799, ext. 242.
FRIDAY Olde Tyme Christmas:
Unionville celebrates its 25th annual Olde Tyme Christmas celebration through to Dec. 4. Activities include a candlelight parade, Victoriancarollers, carriage rides and more. For information visit www.unionvilleinfo.com
SATURDAY Community Hall meeting:
Citizens’ Environment Watch will host a community meeting 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University of Toronto’s Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave. Students from five high schools will present recommendations on creating a healthy, sustainable community. For information on this free event, visit www. CitizensEnvironmentWatch.
SUNDAY Toronto Motorcycle Show:
For information on the newest bikes and accessories come to the Toronto Motorcycle Show in the North Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W. There will be 125 exhibitors at the show that runs through to Dec. 4. Admission costs $13 for adults and $8 for youth. Visit www.motorcycleshows.ca