Events this week in the GTA
* TODAY ‰ Panel discussion: The Women’s Centre at the University of Toronto in conjunction with First Nations House and the Native Students’ Association presents a panel discussion on racial profiling and violence against Canada’s aboriginal women. The discussion will take place from 4-6 p.m. at First Nation’s House Lounge, 563 Spadina Ave. Visit www.uoftwomenscentre. click “ events.” * TOMORROW ‰ Rocket Riders meeting: Rocket Riders, the transit advocacy group, are holding their free monthly meeting 6:30-9 p.m. at Metro Hall. Discussion will include transit expansion in Scarborough and the pros and cons of the Greater Toronto Transit Authority. Visit www.torontoenvironment.org ‰ Candlelight vigil: The Women’s Centre at U of T has organized a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the Montreal Massacre on Dec. 6, 1989. Participants meet 6 p.m. at the Philosophers’ Walk pathway entrance off Bloor St. W. just west of the Royal Ontario Museum. Visit www.uoftwomenscentre.com and click events. * WEDNESDAY ‰ Women in Afghanistan: Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan presents an evening with human rights activist, writer and filmmaker Sally Armstrong, 7 p.m. at the Betty Oliphant Theatre, 400 Jarvis St. Tickets $30 adults, $15 students. 647- 281-9789. * THURSDAY ‰ Book launch: The Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto, Fernwood Publishing and the Laidlaw Foundation present the book launch of Social Inclusion: Canadian Perspectives 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the faculty, 3rd floor, 246 Bloor St. W. Come meet the authors. RSVP at lfarafontova@laidlawfdn. ‰ Networking event: Aurora Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Five, a networking event for businesspeople 5:307:30 p.m. at Sunrise Senior Living, 3 Golf Links Dr., Aurora. Free. www.aurorachamber.on.ca * FRIDAY ‰ Jungian lecture: All are welcome to attend a Jungian lecture about the heart of a scientist 8 p.m. at old Vic Alumni Hall, 91 Charles St. W. Tickets cost $17 for adults and $13 for students and seniors. Call 416-961-9767. ‰ International photo competition: The public is invited to see a slide show and print exhibit of the winning images of the International Salon Photography competition 8 p.m. at the Toronto Camera Club, 587 Mount Pleasant Rd. Tickets cost $6. Visit www.torontocameraclub. * SATURDAY ‰ Christmas concert: All are welcome to a special music concert with the Toronto All- Star Big Band, 2 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. Tickets $32. Call 416-366- 7723. * SUNDAY ‰ Leafs Skate for Easter Seals: The Leafs are back with their annual fundraiser to support kids living with physical disabilities in Ontario. At the Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay St. For info and skate times visit www.easterseals.org ‰ Old-fashioned Christmas: Pickering Museum Village hosts its annual Christmas in the Village, noon to 3:30 p.m. south of Highway 7 near Brock and Westney Rds. Enjoy Christmas traditions including plum pudding and carolling. Admission $5 adults, $4 students and seniors and $3 for children. Call 905-683-8401. COMPILED BY AMY BROWN-BOWERS. EMAIL: CITY@THESTAR.CA, ATTENTION AGENDA.