The Toronto Observer

The Toronto Public Library’s latest initiative is about as low tech as it gets, but it’s sure to get people talking.

Kim Umbach was born with Leber's congenital amaurosis, a degenerative condition where tunnel vision is the gradual result. Luckily, she found an athletic past-time to give her a sense of achievement.

The Toronto Zoo is hosting a special Arctic wolf-themed event on Oct. 30 and 31, just in time for Halloween.

On Halloween night, The Star Walk Buffet Restaurant at 648 Silver Star Rd. will host a dinner and dance party.

Malvern Rouge Valley Youth Services is hosting its first annual Halloween Gala and Dinner on Oct. 30, 7 to 11 p.m., at the Rembrandt Banquet Hall at 930 Progress Ave.

The Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church is showing three short films by author Erwin Raphael McManus on Nov. 5 between 7 and 9 p.m. at the SCBC Outreach at 3223 Kennedy Rd.

The Chinese Canadian MBA Council is set to host an informational session on Chinese companies in Canada at the All Star Bar & Eatery at 4170 Kingston Rd. on Nov. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m.

On Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., the West Rouge Soccer club is set to hold its annual general meeting and coaches/managers appreciation night at the Black Dog Pub.

Scarborough Centre MPP Brad Duguid is hosting a Halloween bash on Oct. 31 from 6 to 7 p.m., outside the home of Max and Elsie Bryant.

Jordan and Jaimie McDonell attend East York Collegiate, the same school as both of their parents. Active participation must be hereditary because the girls have followed in the paths of their mom and dad, getting into sports in a big way.