Community events — West Island style

Roxboro Library, located at 110 Cartier St., is presenting the paintings of Renée Mizgala’s students until April 30. For more information, call 514-684-8247.

Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage, 1850 Lakeshore Dr., presents "A Stitch in Time", a panorama of traditional handiwork, until June 10. On April 15, a demonstration of bobbin lacework will be presented at 2 p.m. On April 22 at 2 p.m, a traditional knitting demonstration and workshop will take place. For more information, call 514-633-4170.

Beaconsfield United Church Gallery (202 Woodside Rd) presents a variety of works by Hans Richter until April 30. For more information, call 514-695-0600.

The Kirkland Artists Association is having a vernissage for its 25th annual exhibition on April 13 between 8 and 10 p.m. at Maison Lanthier, 11 Lanthier Rd. in Kirkland.

La Maison Trestler (85 Ch. De la Commune, Vaudreuil-Dorion) presents the exhibit "A fleur de peau", featuring the sculptures of Maryse Dandurand, until April 22. Information at 450-455-6290 or www.trestler.qc.ca.

Galerie de la Ville (12001 de Salaberry Blvd, D.D.O.) is presenting an exhibition of floral etchings by Annette Wolfstein-Joseph entitled "Kiss of the Sun", until April 22. Information at 514-684-1012.

The Stewart Art Gallery (176 Lakeshore) is presenting Rythmes Urbains, a photography and video exhibit by VOX, until May 6. Information at 514-630-1285.

Stewart Hall Cultural Centre is presenting Back to Back, an exhibit of portraits of J.S. Bach by therapeutic art group Les Impatient, until May 6. Info at 514-630-1285.



PERFORMANCE

The West Island Crusade Against Cancer Comedy Gala will take place on April 14. For more information, call 514-630-5767.

The Lakes Chamber Music Society presents its Annual Student Concert on April 15 at 2 p.m. at 24 Maple Ave., Ste. Anne de Bellevue. For more information, call 514-457-5280, 514-457-5756 or visit www.lcmssmcl.ca.



The Dorval Cultural Centre (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) is presenting the Bozzini Quartet on April 15 at 11 a.m., that will examines the evolution of the string quartet through the music of Shubert, Brahms, Shostakovich and Vivier. . For more information, call 514-633-4170.



Pierrefonds Comprehensive High drama students present the comedy spoof “Cindy Ella’s Going to The Prom, Baby!” on April 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the schools’s theatre at 13 800 Boul. Pierrefonds. For more information, call 514-626-9610.

The Lester B. Pearson Board-Wide Variety Show “TOPS” takes place at the Lakeside Academy in Lachine on April 20 and 21. Two musical numbers from Moulin Rouge by the Riverdale students will be featured. For more information, call 514-637-2505.

Ste. Geneviève United Church presents its benefit concert on April 21 at 7:30 at 4597 St. John Blvd (DDO). Donations will be made to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of West Island. For more information, call 514-626-4795.

The Hudson Players Club will present “Dial M for Murder” from April 20 to 29 (8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday) at Hudson Village Theatre. For more information, call 450-458-5361 or visit www.villagetheatre.ca.

Congregation Beth Tikvah presents “A Taste of Jewtopia”, a hilarious glimpse into Jewish Life, on April 17 at 8 p.m., at 136 Westpark in Dollard des Ormeaux. For more information, call 514-684-7475.

Karnak Shriners is holding their 2nd annual “Hudson Swing Band Evening” on April 14 at 7 p.m. at 3350 des Sources Blvd. in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. For more information call 514-684-7393 or 514-697-3500.

The Lakeshore Concert Band presents its annual Gala Concert on Saturday April 14 at 8:00 p.m. in St. Joachim Church, 2 Ste. Anne Street in Pointe Claire. For more information call 514-428-0636.

Pointe Claire Cultural Centre (176 Lakeshore) is presenting “Katjar”, a concert inspired by Middle-Eastern, flamenco, and African musical traditions, on April 15 at 3 p.m. For more information call 514-630-1220.

The West Island Symphony Orchestra will present Northern Voices on Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. at Beaurepaire United Church (25 Fieldfare, Beaconsfield). Enjoy the music from Russia and Scandinavia with Borodin, Gynt, Sibellius… For more information, call 514-428-4480.



Hudson Village Theatre presents the bilingual version of “The Anger in Ernest & Ernestine” from April 5 to 15. Tickets at 450-458-5361.



MEETINGS





The West Island Crusade Against Cancer (now an official charity) is hosting their annual “Night of Comedy” Dinner and Gala on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at 205 Alton Drive, Beaconsfield. All proceeds will go to NOVA West Island and the Canadian Cancer Society. For more information, call 514-882-5466 or visit www.wicac.ca.

The Lakeshore Stamp Club is presenting a philatelic exhibition featuring the most extensive collections in Quebec. The exhibit will take place from April 13 to 15 from 10 a.m. at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre (1335 Lakeshore Dr., Dorval). For more information, call 514-697-2952.



The West Island Women’s Centre (70 Belmont, Pointe Claire) will host a workshop on poverty on April 17 at 1 p.m. Learn how you can fight poverty. For more information, call 514 695-8529.

The Beaconsfield Garden Club invited well know horticulturist Thérèse Romer to answer questions and gibe advice about exotic flowers. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m., at 303 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Pointe Claire Public Library (100 Douglas Shand) presents David Bird, director of the Avian Science and Conservation Centre will give a talk about the sexual proclivities of birds on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 514-630-1218.

Dollard des Ormeaux Library (12 001 de Salaberry) presents “Paysages de Renoir” with Nicole Gagné on Wednesday April 11 at 7 p.m. Registration is recommended. For more information call 514-684-1496.

The Pat Roberts Centre invites you to a Spaghetti Lunch on April 14 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Columba by the Lake Church (11 Rodney, Pointe Claire). All proceeds will benefit the Pat Roberts Centre, a specialized preschool for children with special needs. For more information, call 514-693-2031.

École primaire Beaconsfield (91 Sweetbriar) needs donors for its 5th annual blood drive, taking place on April 16. The goal is to reach 135 donors. For more information, call 514-830-4542.

The Lakeshore Weaver’s Guild monthly meeting will be held on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at 176 Lakeshore Rd, Pointe Claire. A presentation on tapestry weavings will be given. New members are welcome. For more information, call 514-761-1406.

Cedar Park United Church (204 Lakeview, Pointe-Claire) is having a Book Fair and Bake Sale on April 13 from 7 to 9 pm. and on April 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 514-695-3337.

Comité d'Aide et de Secours pour les Chats Abandonnés will be holding an adoption clinic on April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9760 Gouin Blvd. West in D.D.O. For more information, call 514-666-2443.

The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. 91 is having its Spring Supper and Dance on April 14 at 6:30 p.m., at 28 Ste. Anne in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. For more information, call 514-457-9332.

The Church of St. John the Baptist, located at 233 Ste. Claire Ave in Pointe Claire is having a book sale on April 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.

SOLO Lachine’s next dances will be on April 14 and April 28 at 8 p.m. The new venue is at 1415 St. Louis in Lachine. Welcome to all single, separated, divorced or widowed people. For more information, call 450 445-3078 or 514-683-4948.

The Bob-Birnie Arena in Pointe-Claire will be hosting a hockey game between the Montreal Canadians Alumni and the Montreal Alouettes on April 15 at 3 p.m.

The West Island Cake Club is holding its 11th Annual Cake Show on April 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 12 001 de Salaberry, DDO. All proceeds from cupcake sales will go to the West Island Woman’s Shelter. For more information, call 514-697-9923 or visit www.westislandcakeclub.com.

Pierrefonds Public Library presents “Energy to go”, a conference with Dale Choquette on how to be energized for the summer, on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. To register of for more information, call 514-620-4181.

Beaconsfield Library presents “The Science of Breath: The Art of Living” a lecture on breathing techniques that can energize your body. The activity will take place at 303 Beaconsfield Blvd on April 17 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-428-4460.

Beaconsfield Library (303 Beaconsfield Blvd) will be showing the movies “An Inconvenient Truth” on April 18 at 1:30 p.m. and April 19 at 7:30 p.m., “The End of Suburbia” on April 18 at 7:30 and “How to Save the World” on April 19 at 1:30. For more information, call 514-428-4460

The Montreal Council of Women invited Michèle Nadeau, grand-daughter of women’s rights movement pionner Thérèse Forget-Casgrain, to speak about the life and time of her grandmother on April 18 at 1 p.m. (with a lunch at 12:15), at 2700 Rufus Rockhead. For more information, call 514-768-1245.

Pointe-Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand) will be welcoming Montreal author Rawi Hage on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Hage will present his award winning book, “De Niro’s game”. For more information, call 514-630-1218.

Bayview Centre Auxiliary is holding its Annual Spaghetti Supper and Auction on April 21 at 6 p.m. at the Karnak Temple (3350 des Sources, DDO). For more information, call 514-695-7178.

Pointe Claire Public Library invited Judith Isherwood and Sara Robinson to enlighten new authors on the intricacies of book publishing on April 23 at 7 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be served. For more information, call 514-630-1218.

The Auxiliary of St. Mary’s Hospital Centre will hold its Annual Card Party on April 25 at noon, at 105 Beaconsfield Blvd. For more information, call 514-345-3511 #3031.

United Church at 25 Fieldfare in Beaconsfield. On April 21 from 4 to 10 p.m.: Beer Garden at the Holleufer chalet, 75 Charlevoix St. in Kirkland. For tickets and information, call 514-752-1699.

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada needs participants, volunteers and sponsors for the 2007 Montreal Spring Sprint on Sunday May 6 at 9 a.m. at Parc Angrignon. Come walk or run to help raise funds. A family day is planned with lots of children's activities. To register or for information, call 514-744-9226 or visit www.braintumour.ca.





Family Campers and RVers are planning their 2007 camping season and are seeking new members. The next meeting of the West Island Questers Chapter will be held on April 15 at 3 p.m. at the Venture Sailing Club, 90 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe Claire. For more information, call 514-631-5122.

The Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club holds its annual Members’ Night on April 16 at 7:15 p.m. at the Karnak Shriners’ Temple (3350 des Sources, DDO). Quilts, jewellery and art work will be on display. Prospective members welcome. For more information, call 514-428-0541 or visit www.mluwc.com.

Arthritis Montreal presents “Introduction to Stress & Pain Management Strategies”, a course covering meditation and breathing exercises for daily living. To register, call 514-631-3288.

West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicaps (111 Donegani, Pointe-Claire) invites all relatives of children with special needs to a Coffee Break, at 9:30 a.m. every first Tuesday of the month, to relax, exchange with other parents and build a network of resources. For more information, call 514-694-6531 #21.

The Beaconsfield Citizens Association is meeting on Thursday April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Beaconsfield Recreational Centre (1974 City Lane)

Friends for Mental Health (750 Ave. Dawson, Dorval) invites all people close to someone with a mental illness to an information evening on April 16 at 7 p.m. A support group will also meet every Wednesday of April at 2 p.m., and creative workshops for caregivers will be held on Mondays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Wednesday at 6 p.m. To register, call 514-636-6885.

Dorval City Toastmasters meet every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval. Information at 514-631-8200

Macdonald High School in Ste. Anne de Bellevue is asking alumni to visit the school in celebration of its 100th anniversary from May 18 to 20. For more information, call 514-457-3770 or visit www.machigh.org.

JUST FOR KIDS

Pierrefonds Public Library invites all 3-5 year olds to its “Saturday Story Time” (in French) on April 14 at 10:15 a.m. 5-8 year olds will enjoy “Once upon a time” at 1 p.m. Registration is recommended. For more information, call 514-620-4181.

Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand) invites all teens to a jean decoration workshop on April 15 at 1 p.m. All 13 to 17 year olds can bring their old blue jeans of jean jackets and jazz them up. For more information, call 514-630-1218 # 1625.

Pointe-Claire Public Library is organizing a Children’s Book Club for kids in grades 4,5 and 6 at the Valois branch (68 Prince-Edward). Once a month, there will be a book discussion. The next meeting will be on April 18. For more information, call 514-630-1219.

Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand) invites all 8 to 12 year olds to share their passion for the “Spiderwick Chronicles” on April 22 at 1 p.m. Don’t forget to wear red and turn an article of clothing inside out. For more information, call 514-630-1218 # 1625.



Pointe Claire Library is inviting children from 3 to 7 years old and their moms to a craft activity, “Mom and me: Ballet and Dance”, on April 14 at 1:30 p.m. (100 Douglas Shand, 514-630-1218 ext. 1625) and at 3:30 (68 Prince Edward, 514-630-1219). Registration is required.

Dollard des Ormeaux Public Library offers two story times in English on Saturday April 14. Once Upon a Time for 5 to 7 year olds at 10:15 p.m. and Biblio-Action for 8 to 12 year olds at 1:30 p.m. Compulsory registration starts 2 weeks before the activity. Call 514-684-1496.

The GMCA Great Canadian Writing Contest is inviting all children in grade 5 and 6 to submit their 200 words short story on the contest theme "Family", in English or French, along with their illustration. Winners will receive electronic dictionaries, magazine subscriptions, educational games and book donations for their schools. Apply at www.gmacgreatcanadianwritiingcontest.ca before April 16.

Roxboro Library offers activities for children: Story hour for 2 to 5 years old, and Musical awakening for babies under 2. Information at 514-684-8247.

COURSES

Pointe Claire CPR offers the following courses: Emergency Child Care First Aid on April 12, 16 and 19 at 7 p.m.; Heart Saver Plus, on CPR techniques and obstructed airway manoeuvres, on May 7 at 6 p.m. and Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, on May 5 and 12 at 8:30 a.m. Information at 514-630-1226.

The West Island Jewish Experience offers a class on Jewish Spirituality every Sunday at 8 p.m., starting April 15, and a class on the Laws of Sabbath every Monday at 8 p.m. starting April 23. Classes will be taught by Rabbi Tuvia Hoffman at Congregation Beth Tikvah (136 Westpark Blvd, DDO). For more information, call 514-784-1387.

The Dollard Centre for the Arts is taking registration right now. After school and weekend art and theatre classes for children and art classes for adults are available. Courses start April 10 for kids and April 16 for adults. Register at the Dollard Recreation Dept. at 12 001 Salaberry, or by phone at 514-684-1012 ext. 213.

Concordia’s Spring and Summer Courses University’s Senior Non-Credit Program is still open for registration. Call 514-848-2424 ext. 3893.

Bridge courses offered this spring by the Dollard des Ormeaux Senior's Club. Various levels are available weekday morning at DDO Civic Centre. For more information call 514-684-1012 local 209.

Latin dance classes (with or without partner) will be offered by the Montreal Dance Club in Pointe Claire, Lachine, Hudson and Dorval. For information call 514-624-0533.

Roxboro Library offers language courses (French, English and Spanish) for beginners and computer courses. Information at 514-684-8247

Alpha, a 10-week course that provides an opportunity to explore the Meaning of Life, will be offered at the Lakeshore Evangelical Church, 470 Brookhaven in Dorval, every Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. until May 2. Open to all. For information and registration, call 514-631-7249.

VOLUNTEER



Lakeshore General Hospital’s 11th annual duck race a fundraiser, which takes place June 9, is looking for volunteers to sell tickets in West Island shopping centres. If you are available from Thursday to Sunday during the months of April and May, call Sue Lafrance at 514-630-2181 ext. 4.

Volunteer West Island is looking for people to volunteer for the following events: Daffodil Days fundraising campaign (Canadian Cancer Society) from March 29 to April 1. Variable shifts and locations. Spaghetti Supper and Auction (CHSLD Bayview Auxiliary) on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 9 p.m.

Community Dinner (Avatil) on April 24 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Moving Ahead program at the Douglas Hospital is looking for compassionate, sincere people who can give one or more hours a week to visit individuals with mental illnesses in Pierrefonds. No experience needed. For more information, call Stella at 514-761-6131, ext. 4106.

NOVA West Island is looking for volunteers wishing to provide friendly, compassionate, respite to palliative cancer patients and their caregivers by phone or in a home environment. For more information, call 514-695-8335.

SCHOOLS

Jubilee Elementary invites everyone to support their grads at the Grad Fundraiser at Mourelatos on April 13 to 15. Grade 5 Spring Fling Musical concert will take place on April 19 at 7 p.m. For Grade 6, , April 15 is the deadline to bring your yearbook photo.

John Grant High School (5785 Parkhaven Ave.) will open its doors on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Come and meet our students, and check out what we offer for students with special needs: a friendly setting, renovated facilities and support services all focused on training our students for the job market.

Beaconsfield Creative Preschool is a non profit cooperative parent preschool located at 303 Sherbrooke in Beaconsfield. There are still a few spots available for 3 and 4 year olds for September. For more information call 514-693-5665.

Emmanuel Christian School thanks Montreal Alouettes’ Luke, Anthony, Scott, Keith, Dave and Anwar for a fabulous day. We heard their inspiring messages and almost beat them at basketball.

Jardin d’enfants Beechwood in Roxboro (116 Cartier) is taking registrations for September. This bilingual program is opened to children from 2 to 5 years old. For more information, call 514-684-5087.

Jubilee Elementary School will be holding the Tribal Games finale on April 5. On April 19 at 7 p.m. Mrs. McCullough’s grade 5 class will present a music concert. For more information, call 514-798-0758.

Dorval Preschool Coop is a preschool for 3 and 4 year olds at Sarto Desnoyers Centre (1335 Lakeshore). Registration is on now. Call Lisa at 514-631-9394.

Coolbrooke Park Preschool, located at 260 Spring Garden Rd in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, offers an outstanding bilingual program for 3 and 4 year olds. Now registering for the 2007-2008 school year. For information, call 514-683-0334 or 514-684-1062.

Dorval Elementary Pre-Kindergarten (170 Brockwell Ave., Dorval) offers a bilingual, structured program that prepares 4 years old for kindergarten. Reserve now for 2008-2009. For more information, call 514-947-7899.

St. Edmund Nursery School located in St. Edmund Elementary in Beaconsfield is now accepting registrations for September 2007. It is a bilingual program opened Monday to Thursday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 514-694-9543.

Dorval Elementary’s Home and School Association is pleased to announce its first chocolate bar fundraiser. Students will be selling Sarah’s Simply Delicious Chocolate Bars from now until Easter.

Pat Roberts Centre, 16167 Gouin Blvd. in Ste. Genevieve, offers a specialized preschool program for children from birth to five years old with special needs. A formal diagnosis is not required. Registration is ongoing. Prospective parents are welcome to visit. For an appointment or more information, call 514-696-5144.