WILL RIDE FOR FOOD
Biking for Bellies is looking for a few fit cyclists. Got a 200-kilometre ride to Georgina Island in ya? It’s for a good cause: Thorncliffe Park Public School’s nutrition program, which happens to be the biggest in North America. The two-day event sets out Saturday (August 3) and loops back to Toronto Sunday (August 4) after an overnight stay on the island. Pledges. Pre-register at bikingforbellies.com.
HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI REMEMBERED
Tabby Johnson, the Yakudo Drummers and actor Shirley Douglas, among others, mark the anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at Nathan Phillips Square Tuesday (August 6). A lantern ceremony will also be part of the remembrance event. 6:45 pm, 100 Queen West. hiroshimadaycoalition.ca.
FOOD-FILLED FUNDRAISER FOR WAR RESISTERS
Break bread with fellow pacifists and listen to live music by Thomas Radcliffe and the Manning Sisters to raise money for the War Resisters Support Campaign. Wednesday (August 7) at the Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil. 6 pm. $20 or pay what you can. resisters.ca.
