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         caption:Punk band Fidget performs at the BIG on Bloor festival June 21.
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         caption:The Diva Moms and the 3 Dads performed June 14 to a crowd of several hundred in the auditorium of John English School, with proceeds going to the school's Healthy Bites Lunch Program.
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         caption:Dancers get ready backstage before Vasanth Taal at the St. Columba and All Hallows Church May 24. The evening featured a performance by the Gunaseelan Dance Company.
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         caption:Sara Montalba, Jennifer Dang, Sandra Mateiya, Nusa Fransico, Mimi Adal and Isabella Marro strike a pose during the 7th annual Stomp, an urban dance competition and showcase held recently at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
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         caption:Rishma Vhairio, centre, performs an Indian dance routine with her partners during International Night events at Lester B. Pearson Collegiate May 15. 
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BRIEFS

Ten roles up for grabs in Medina production

Actors looking to improve their craft and extend their resume can do so at an audition for the Medina Theatre Ensemble.

The group is preparing to stage a reading performance in honour of Holocaust Remembrance Week.

Written by Marion Andrew and directed by Mario D'Alimonte, The Sand requires six male roles and four female roles. The auditions take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 18 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Temple Sinai Congregation, 210 Wilson Ave.

Those interested in auditioning must register to secure a spot by calling Roselle at 416-633-2057 or Morris at 416-785-0344.

Youth Talent Show at Woodside Square

Woodside Square Shopping Centre hosts its first annual Talent Show on Saturday, Aug. 30.

The event will feature young performers between the ages four to 12, with competition in a number of age categories.

Local youngsters auditioned earlier this summer for the chance to display their talents in the Primary Category (ages four to six); the Junior Category (ages seven to nine) and the Intermediate Category (ages 10 to 12) at this Saturday's show.

One child in each category will have a chance to win a $200 educational savings bond, and every contestant will receive a small gift courtesy of Woodside Square.

The Talent Show will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at the centre court in Woodside Square.

The shopping centre is located at 1571 Sandhurst Circle, in the McCowan Road and Finch Avenue area.

Annual book sale set for Sept. 20

Book lovers take note - The Annex Residents' Association is hosting its annual Fall Book and Bake Sale.

The sale, complete with various types of books from fellow Annex residents' homes, also includes refreshments and entertainment.

The sale is set for Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 250 Davenport Rd. Donations of books and help is appreciated.

Call the association hotline at 416-926-9261.

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