Community events — West Island style

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., Kirkland.

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



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. On April 10 at 7:30, a round table discussion about creativity will be lead by Dennis Trudeau. For more information, call 514-630-1285.



PERFORMANCE



Karnak Shriners is hosting its 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.



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



Pointe Claire Cultural Centre (176 Lakeshore Rd.) 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.



Thyroid Foundation of Canada is holding its annual Art Exhibition and Sale to benefit thyroid disease from April 7 to 10 at Montreal General Hospital (Livingston Hall, 6th floor). For more information, call 514-337-7272.



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



Hudson Village Theatre presents the bilingual version of The Anger in Ernest & Ernestine from April 5 to 15. For more information, call 450-458-5361.



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



JUST FOR KIDS

Dorval Library (1401 Lakeshore Dr.) is hopping into Spring with to special Easter Story-times and crafts on April 5 from 6:30 to 7:30. For more information, call 514-633-4170.



Pointe Claire Cultural Centre (176 Lakeshore Rd.) is hosting Élise Gravel’s exhibit of illustrations from the books “Le Catalogue des Gaspilleurs” and “Raising your Own Pet monster, from April 7 to May 6. For more information call 514-630-1220.



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 Ave., 514-630-1218 ext. 1625) and at 3:30 (68 Prince Edward Ave., 514-630-1219). Registration is required.



Dollard des Ormeaux Library offers two story times in English on 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.



Ecomuseum (21 125 ch. Ste. Marie, Ste. Anne de Bellevue) invites all children to its 15th annual Easter Eco-Egg Hunt, starting at 10 a.m. on April 8. Info at 514 457-9449.



COURSES



West Island Women’s Centre is holding a spring session of courses for women and their preschool children, including French, fitness training and tai chi. Registration will take place on April 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 514695-8529.





Pointe Claire CPR offers the following courses: Emergency Child Care First Aid on April 12, 16 and 19 at 7 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.



MEETINGS

West Island Citizen Advocacy will be holding a community kitchen on April 6 at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, located at 1335 Lakeshore, Dorval. For more information, call 514-694-5850.



Friends for Mental Health (750 Dawson Ave., 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.



Steri-Animal is holding a cat/kitten adoption clinic at 475 Grand Boulevard, suite 38, Ile Perrot on Saturday, April 7 at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 241-859-9008.



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





Kirkland Library (17100 Hymus Blvd.) is showing a movie about the painter Molinari on April 10 at 2 p.m. The exhibit of Helmut Langeder’s traditional Quebec scenes will be showed until April 30. For more information, call 514-630-2726.

Ste. Anne de Bellevue market will be open April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23 Perrault St. You can purchase locally grown produce, meat, bread and even used books. For more information, call 514-457-6934.

Quebec Rabbit Rescue is holding a toy rabbit and live rabbit adoption clinic on April 7 in Plaza Pointe Claire. Foster Homes for abandoned bunnies are urgently needed. A nail trimming for rabbits and guinea pigs will also be on location. For more information call 514-472-0451 or visit www.secourslapins.org.

Beaconsfield Garden Club will have horticulturist Thérèse Romer answer questions and give advice about exotic flowers on April 11 at 7 p.m., at 303 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Pointe Claire Library (100 Douglas Shand Ave.) presents David Bird, director of the Avian Science and Conservation Centre, who 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 (12001 de Salaberry Blvd.) presents Paysages de Renoir with Nicole Gagné on April 11 at 7 p.m. Registration is recommended. For more information call 514-684-1496.

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 Ave., 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.



Arthritis Montreal offers self-help groups that include Caring and Sharing, an arthritis self management program, chronic pain and stress management, as well as support groups for children suffering from juvenile arthritis. For more information call 514-631-3288.

St. Luke’s Parish is holding a bilingual Eucharistic Celebration with Healing Prayer on Tuesday evening, April 10 at 7 p.m., at 106A Anselme-Lavigne, corner Westpark in Dollard des Ormeaux. For more information call 514-683-1082.

Westside Gathering and Renaissance Church invites everyone to My Cross, Your Cross, Who’s Cross?, a Good Friday Gathering on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 514-924-4076.

Living Word Community Church (99 Mount Pleasant, Pointe Claire) presents “We Believe”, an Easter Celebration, on Sunday April 8 at 11 a.m. For more information, call 514-693-0513.

Cedar Park United Church is inviting all Christians to an early gathering on Easter morning (April 8) at 7 a.m. at the old Windmill on the shore of Lac St. Louis in Pointe Claire village. For more information call 514-695-3337

Westview Bible Church (16789 Pierrefonds Blvd.) is presenting In the Name of Love, an opportunity to experience the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life. This interactive activity will take place on Good Friday (April 6) between 1 and 7 p.m. There will also be a showing of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at 3 p.m.



Fairview Alliance Church, 220 Hyman Dr. in Dollard des Ormeaux, presents its Easter choir presentation Jesus is Alive on April 7 and 8. Good Friday service will be at 10 a.m. and Easter Sunday service will commence at 11 a.m.

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.

SCHOOLS

Beaconsfield Creative Preschool is a non profit cooperative parent preschool located at 303 Sherbrooke in Beaconsfield. There are still a few spots available for three- and four-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 St.) 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.