The Atwater Library's Lunchtime Series marks St. Andrew's Day with guest speaker Richard Feltoe, who will give a talk at 12:30 p.m. on John Redpath, the 19th century Scots-Montrealer business leader and philanthropist who was a major builder of the Atwater Library of the Mechanics' Institute of Montreal. Everyone is welcome and coffee and Scottish shortbread served. Free admission; donations invited.

Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom holds its Big Bazaar and Gold Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clothing, accessories, kitchenware, furnishings, and so much more! On-site gold appraiser will pay cash for gold. 4100 Sherbrooke St. W. Info: 514-937-3575.

Bagel Breakfast at Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., with guest speaker Stephen Eze, who will discuss 'Biafra: Before, After and Now,' at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door. Info: 514-937-3575.

St. Léon de Westmount Church, 4311 de Maisonneuve W., presents 'Chante Noel' with Marie Michèle Desrosiers at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and are available at the church. Info: 514-935-4950.

A Christmas-Hannukah Concert will be held in the Westmount Baptist Church, Sherbrooke Street at Roslyn Ave., at 4 p.m. The McGill Suzuki Group, with children age 3 and up, will perform traditional holiday music under the direction of Dr. Alfred Garson, accompanied by Yoko Sayeki. Free admission, refreshments served.

"Let There be Light!" Carmina and friends present selections from Haydn's 'The Creation' and Handel's 'Judas Maccabaeus', followed by a carol sing-a-long, at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 5035 de Maisonneuve. Suggested donation is $10. Info: 514-843-6497.

The Orpheus Singers, directed by John Guzik, will sing masterpieces of English Renaissance a cappella choral music for the Christmas season at 8 p.m. at St. Matthias’ Church, 131 Côte St. Antoine Rd., (corner Metcalfe). Tickets are $18 for adults ($20 at the door) and $10 for students and seniors ($12 at the door). Information / reservations: 514-846-8464.

Chanukah at Temple: Family dinner with all the trimmings! 6 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. $25 for adultTemple members; $36 for non-members; $20 for university students with ID (up to age 22); $12 for children (under 12). Bring your own wine! Enjoy the warmth of a delicious meal “en famille” with Temple members and loved ones in the golden glow of Chanukah candles! Reservations a must, by Dec. 11. Call Anita at 514-937-3575 ext. 212.

Marriage Information Meeting at Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., at 5:30 p.m. Couples considering intermarriage or conversion by one partner before marriage are invited to attend in order to learn of Temple's policies and practices, and to tour facilities. Rabbi Leigh Lerner will explain. Appointments with Rabbi after a brief meeting. Info: 514-937-3575.

The Manoir Westmount seniors' residence is looking for a volunteer for its Handicrafts Group. If interested, please contact the Leisure Dept. at 514-937-3943.

The McClure Gallery of the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave., presents Feedback by Oscar Varese, Dec. 4 through 23. Vernissage is Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Info: 514-488-9558.

The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W., presents paintings by Anna Gedalof, Teresa Maglietta and Paola Ridolfi from Nov. 20 to Dec. 12. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Info: 514-989-5226.

Friends of the Westmount Library ask that you think of them if you have any books you wish to donate for their book sales. They accept quality hard covers and paperbacks in reasonable condition, on all subjects. Please drop off your books at the library circulation desk, 4574 Sherbrooke W.

Westmount Toastmasters: Take the fear out of public speaking every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W. For more information, go online to www.westmount-toastmasters.org.

Mary’s Recovery: Weekly meetings in English and French at the Westmount YMCA. Non-profit organization. Self-help groups for people seeking help in dealing with fear, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia and gambling addiction. Info: 514-485-2194 between 10 a.m.

The Montreal Camera Club meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve, entrance at rear. Slide shows, competitions and workshops. Visitors welcome. For more information please call Barbara Deans, president, at 514-739-9255, or log on at www.montrealcameraclub.com