Sign up for our newsletterThere’s always something going on in the West Island and Vaudreuil-Soulanges area, something fun to do. Local exhibits, events, workshops and festivals are listed here with activities that will interest everyone. Email us at: editor@westislandhomeandlife.com if you’re planning a public event that will interest our readers.
BAIE D’URFÉ
> iNaturalist Event
* The 2023 Greater Montreal City Nature Challenge is approaching, and Baie d’Urfé encourages its residents to participate. Take photos of local flora or fauna and upload them to the iNaturalist application or website. This international event is supported by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and iNaturalist.ca. All observations and species uploaded between Friday, April 28th and Monday, May 1st in the Greater Montreal area will be saved by the iNaturalist.ca platform and will add to the ranking of Montreal’s biodiversity in Canada and internationally.
Good to know: Information: http://dnumontreal.org.
BEACONSFIELD
> Tax time
* Learn about the Canadian income tax system, why we pay taxes, tax deductions versus tax credits, preparing and filing a tax return, where to get help, making plans for refunds/benefits, and available resources. This workshop is part of a series of tax workshops offered by CPA Canada.
When: Thursday, April 13 at 2 p.m.
Where: Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd.
Good to know: Free. Reserve your spot via Eventbrite.
> Hazardous Household Waste Collection
* Spring collection of domestic hazardous waste.
When: Saturday, April 22 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Beaconsfield High School parking lot, 250 Beaurepaire Blvd.
Good to know: Put HHW items in the trunk of your vehicle, ensuring that each product is stored separately (no bulk), in a waterproof container. For example, pool chlorine must be kept separate from other products. Turn off your engine and stay in your vehicle. If you must give information to employees, remain inside your vehicle. Learn about which products are acceptable here. www.beaconsfield.ca/en/hazardous-household-waste.
> Patterns and colours in birds
* Le Nichoir presents a bilingual workshop on the patterns and colours of birds and their significance.
When: Wednesday, April 26 — 2 p.m.
Where: Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd.
Good to know: Bilingual. Free. Registration required via Eventbrite.
DOLLARD-DES-ORMEAUX
> How to buy a recreational vehicle
* The Quebec Federation of Camping and Caravanning presents a conference on how to buy a recreational vehicle. How to make the right choice and how to be a responsible owner.
When: Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
Where: Dollard-des-Ormeaux Library, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd.
Good to know: Bilingual. Registration on Eventbrite.ca through the library’s website.
> Noé Lira performs at Cultural Fridays
* Noé Lira offers a colourful show, imbued with Latin rhythms. Music, poetry and dance.
When: Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: Banquet Hall/Dollard des Ormeaux Community Centre, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd.
Good to know: Bilingual. Free. Presented by the Conseil des arts de Montréal. Get tickets here.
> Hazardous Household Waste Collection
* Spring collection of domestic hazardous waste.
When: Saturday, April 29 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Dollard-des-Ormeaux municipal buildings, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd., DDO.
Good to know: Put HHW items in the trunk of your vehicle, ensuring that each product is stored separately (no bulk), in a waterproof container. For example, pool chlorine must be kept separate from other products. Turn off your engine and stay in your vehicle. If you must give information to employees, remain inside your vehicle.
DORVAL
> WIBIT Day — Easter Week at the Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex
* Enjoy a giant inflatable game on the water during Easter week.
When: Saturday, April 8 — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex, 1295 Dawson Ave., Dorval.
Good to know: Children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Entry cost same as a daily pass.
> Cabaret Night — Satellite
* Geneviève Racette performs music from her recent album, Satellite, a collection of nine songs that address the cycle of love. Guided by her voice, instrumentation, and vocal harmonies, we travel from love, to grief, to healing, to forgiveness, and finally back to love again.
When: Friday, April 28 at 8 p.m.
Where: Sarto Desnoyers Cultural Centre, 1401 Bord-du-lac/Lakeshore Rd., Dorval.
Good to know: With Oliver Forest as opening act. Tickets: $20.
> Hazardous Household Waste Collection
* Spring collection of domestic hazardous waste. Dorval residents can drop off any ICT waste (computers, screens, printers, televisions, radios, cellphones, etc.), HHW (paint, oils, antifreeze, aerosols, etc.), and polystyrene items (foam or hard plastic, coloured or transparent). A document-shredding service will also be offered.
When: Saturday, April 15 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Parking lot of Ballantyne Park, 520 Bouchard Blvd., Dorval.
Good to know: Only domestic waste will be accepted. Waste from industries, businesses, and institutions will be refused. Proof of residency required.
HUDSON
> Coffee with the mayor
* Enjoy a cup of coffee with Mayor Chloe Hutchison to discuss issues of concern in an informal setting.
When: Saturday, April 8 — 10 a.m. to noon.
Where: Halcro Cottage, 539 Main Rd., Hudson.
ÎLE-BIZARD-SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE
> Spring concert by La Chorale Cantabile
* The Cantabile Chorale and Orchestra will perform the works of Franz Schubert, Gabriel Fauré and Peter Willsher at its spring concert, directed by Maestro Peter Willsher.
When: Sunday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Sainte-Geneviève Church, 16037, boul. Gouin Ouest, Sainte-Geneviève,
Good to know: Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $28 at the door. Information:www.cantabilechorale.com, 514-795-8507.
KIRKLAND
> Spring petting zoo
* Donkeys, goats, llamas, pigs, ducks and chickens. Visit them at Kirkland’s first spring petting zoo.
When: Saturday, April 8 — noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Meades Park, Hymus Blvd., Kirkland.
Good to know: Free.
PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO
> Concert: Souś le ciel de Paris — Rita Tabbakh
* Known for her charisma and beautiful voice, Rita Tabbakh, singer of Lebanese and Acadian origins, performs the greatest hits of Aznavour, Piaf, Dalida, Brel, Bécaud, Dassin, Gainsbourg, Barbara, Trenet and others, punctuated with stories about the artists. Rita Tabbakh has appeared in several musicals, including Scheherazade, in which she played the title role. She also made a name for herself on the program La Voix 2 and in various musical revues.
When: Saturday, April 8 — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Pierrefonds Cultural Centre, 13850 Gouin Blvd. W.
Good to know: To reserve a spot, call the box office at 514-702-1812.
PINCOURT
> Easter Bingo
* Play bingo to win prizes. For everyone.
When: Saturday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Pincourt Library, 228 Pincourt Blvd.
Good to know: Register through SportPlus or phone 514-453-8981, ext. 229.
POINTE-CLAIRE
>Beautiful film music from The Cobalt String Quartet
* The Cobalt Quartet (Guillaume Villeneuve, violin; Diane Bayard, violin; Clément Bufferne, viola; François Leclerc, cello) presents a program that combines cult-film music and musical theatre themes. From black and white to colour, and from pantomime to Hollywood productions, the music surrounds you with images of mythical themes revisited for a string quartet.
When: Thursday, April 20 at 3 p.m.
Where: Valois Bay Nautical Centre, 73 Bord-du-lac/Lakeshore Rd., Pointe-Claire.
Good to know: Reservation required. 514-630-1220.
> Hazardous Household Waste Collection
* Spring collection of domestic hazardous waste.
When: Saturday, April 15 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 50 Terra Cotta Ave., Pointe-Claire
Good to know: Put HHW items in the trunk of your vehicle, ensuring that each product is stored separately (no bulk), in a waterproof container. For example, pool chlorine must be kept separate from other products. Turn off your engine and stay in your vehicle. If you must give information to employees, remain inside your vehicle.
> Sprouts and microgreens — Seeds of life
* A conference for teens, aged 12 to 17, on how to sprout seeds and grow microgreens indoors year-round. This workshop will also allow them to discover all of the ways they can incorporate microgreens in their daily diet. With Nevine Elchibini.
When: Thursday, April 27 — 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pointe Claire Central Library, 100 Douglas Shand Ave.
Good to know: For library members only. Registration required.
SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE
> Easter egg hunt
* Children aged 2 to 11 are invited to participate in a hunt for Easter eggs at Harpell and Aumais parks. Pick up your activity sheet on Sunday, April 9 in the respective cottages and go egg hunting. Then, claim your surprise inside.
When: Sunday, April 9 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Harpell Park (60 St. Pierre St.) and Aumais Park (300 Cypihot St.), Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
Good to know: Quantities limited. For more information, write to loisirs@sadb.qc.ca.
SAINT-LAZARE
> Making homemade household products
* Commercial household products don’t just affect your wallet; they can also affect your health. Making homemade household products is a simple, economical and sustainable process. The host will suggest three recipes for homemade household products and will give you all the information you need about the ingredients.
When: Thursday, April 13 — 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: Saint-Lazare Community Centre, 1301 rue du Bois, Saint-Lazare.
Good to know: Free. For residents aged 18 and over. In French. Take containers to leave with your products. Mandatory online registration until April 7 at noon. Information: 450-424-8000, ext. 220
> Show: Au temps des seigneuries
* During the Middle Ages, the troubadour walked from town to town, playing his musical instruments to brighten people’s lives. Through historical anecdotes, multi-instrumentalist Philippe Gélinas, impersonating the troubadour, plays and tells the story of the life of the musicians of this great period. He offers young people the opportunity to discover the fascinating music and original sounds of medieval instruments: lute, sistrum, dulcimer, bowed fiddle, wooden flutes, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, etc.
When: Sunday, April 23 — 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Where: Saint-Lazare Community Centre, 1301 rue du Bois, Saint-Lazare.
Good to know: Free but online registration mandatory. Family entertainment. In French. Information: 450-424-8000, ext. 260.
> Launch of the Jardinothèque and conference
* As part of the launch of the new Jardinothèque, Peter Meir, of the Société d’Horticulture et d’Environnement de Saint-Lazare, invites you to his lecture on seeds and seedlings. You will learn how to choose them properly by emphasizing the importance of their local and organic origin.He will share his experiences on growing vegetable, herb and flower plants. Lighting, temperature, substrate, sowing, watering, transplanting, plant maintenance and acclimatization will be some of the topics he’ll discuss. For beginners and experienced gardeners.
When: Thursday, April 27 — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Saint-Lazare Community Centre, 1301 rue du Bois, Saint-Lazare.
Good to know: Bilingual. For 16 years and over. Mandatory online registration from April 4 to April 27 at 4:30 p.m. Information: 450-424-8000, ext. 260.
SENNEVILLE
> Earth Day celebrations
* A series of events is planned for Earth Day, including a workshop by resident Alison Hackney (noon to 1 p.m.) on how to identify local native trees. (Take binoculars and dress comfortably for this activity, which begins at the community centre). There will also be a workshop by Elena Bennett (2 p.m. to 3 p.m.) on carbon emissions and how to sequester them by growing trees. A workshop by Wendy Tillet will focus on alternative sustainable household products (2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
When: Saturday, April 22 — 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: George-McLeish Community Centre, 20 Morningside Ave., Senneville.
VAUDREUIL-DORION
> Explore the planet with Pierre-Luc
* Pierre-Luc Côtéloves to explore the planet. In this “round-the-world” conference designed for young adventurers, he will present his favorite travel experiences and the most extraordinary stories he has experienced around the world.
When: Sunday, April 16 — 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Where: Vaudreuil-Dorion Library, 51 Jeannotte St.
Good to know. For children aged 5 to 12. Registration online or by phone at 450-455-3371. Limited places.
> The Little Monsters
* This children’s production, titled Petits Monstres, features puppets and a fable with an ecological touch and themes of difference and sharing. Presented by Théatre Tortue Berlue.
When: Sunday, April 23 — 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Centre Multisports André-Chagnon,3093 de la GareBlvd., Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Good to know: Free. Performance duration: 45 minutes. For children aged 3 to 8. No registration required. Limited seating. Two performances.
