Friday, Nov. 3



The Atwater Lunchtime Series presents 'Venice: A Renaissance Library in the Piazza San Marco' with guest speaker Sandra Paikowsky. This talk will rediscover the Piazza San Marco in Venice and its major buildings such as Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Palace of the Doges. 12:30 p.m. at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Free admission. Bring your lunch. Coffee will be available. Info: Tanya Mayhew at 935-7344.







Sunday, Nov. 5



Congregation Shaar Hashomayim celebrates 160 Years of Great Music with conductors Stephen Glass and Boris Brott, featuring the 160th Gala Symphony Orchestra, the McGill Chamber Orchestra and the 160th Anniversary Adult Chorus and Children’s Chorus and Shaar Hashomayim’s Cantor Gideon Zelermyer and guest soloists. 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Tickets and info: 514-937-9471.







Steri-Animal holds a cat/kitten adoption clinic at the Naturanimal & Pawtisserie, 4932B Sherbrooke St. W. from noon to 4:30 p.m. Foster homes are needed. Info: 514-859-9008.



Jewish Communities of the World, under the leadership of Kalman Samuels QC., welcomes you to a Sunday morning program at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. Former Consul General Albert Moses will speak on 'Anti-Semitism in Europe'. Open to all, free of charge. 9:30 a.m. for breakfast; 10 a.m. for the program. Info: Rhona at514-937-3575 ext. 212.







Monday, Nov. 6



The Montreal Camera Club holds its second nature competition at 7:30 p.m. in Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve (rear entrance). All are welcome to enjoy this competition and a presentation on macro-photography. Info: John Surridge at 514-933-6332.







Tuesday, Nov. 7



The Montreal Storytellers Guild will tell stories for adults at the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W., from 7 to 9 p.m. Free admission. Donations welcome. Info: Christine at 514-341-6622.



The City of Westmount's second annual speaker series continues with 'Bricks and Stones' featuring guest speaker John Diodati, who will give an overview of the different kinds of stones and brick used on Westmount homes. 7 p.m. at Westmount City Hall, 4333 Sherbrooke St. W. Admission is $5. Buy tickets early at City Hall or the Westmount Public Library.







Wednesday, Nov. 8



The Philatelic Club of Montreal invites stamp collectors to its next monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the board room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke W. Everyone is welcome. Info: 514-735-3941.



Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom and Canadian Friends of Peace Now present Gershom Gorenberg, Jerusalem bureau chief of The Forward, who will speak on 'Israel: After the War, Before the Peace' at 8:15 p.m. Open to the public, free of charge. 395 Elm Ave. Info: Stephen at 514-696-5991.



Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. presents an informal dialogue on the options available to Montreal-based theatre aficionados, at 1 p.m. Join theatre and literary critic Pat Donnelly for a how-to on strategizing your own personal theatre season. A $6 charge will be taken at the door. Info: Rhona at 514-937-3575 ext. 212.







Thursday, Nov. 9



'This is Our Place, This is Our Home' by Joan Edward will be launched at the Nicholas Hoare bookstore, 1366 Greene Ave. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Edward will sign copies and read from her book, which contains biographical sketches and impressions of places throughout Newfoundland. Info: 514-933-4201.



The Atwater Library’s Book Discussion Group will discuss and review 'Time in Between' by David Bergen at 7:30 p.m. 1200 Atwater Ave. You do not have to have read the book to enjoy the discussion. Free admission. Coffee provided. Info: Tanya at 935-7344 or at tmayhew@atwaterlibrary.ca.







Saturday, Nov 11



WARM Writers presents 'The Obligation to Comment on Social Change' with guest speaker Elizabeth Champion, author of 'Beneath the Surface' at 2 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, 2295 St. Marc, room 703 (corner Sherbrooke). Free to WARM members, $5 donation for guests. Reservations not required. Info: Jeanette Paul at 450-651-7044.



The 2006 Westmount Artisans' Festival will be held at Victoria Hall from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Admission is non-perishable food items or $2, to be collected by Westmount Public Security to benefit their annual Christmas food basket program.







Sunday, Nov. 12



The 2006 Westmount Artisans' Festival will be held at Victoria Hall from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Admission is non-perishable food items or $2, to be collected by Westmount Public Security to benefit their annual Christmas food basket program.







Monday, Nov. 13



'Teaching Shakespeare' with Keir Cutler will be performed at 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W. Tickets are $5 each, with group rates available. Info: 514-989-5226.







Tuesday, Nov. 14



Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., presents Temple Tuesday Matinee, featuring a screening of the film 'The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz' at 12:15 p.m. Discussion moderated by Stanley Baker (who was cast as an extra in the film). Bring your lunch; coffee provided Ave. Info: Rhona at 514-937-3575 ext. 212.



The Westmount Horticultural Society welcomes Dennis Detcheverry of Flore Westmount, who will demonstrate the Art of Creating a Topiary, which will then be offered as a raffle prize. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westmount Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Join the society or renew your membership. Annual dues $15; guest fee $5. Info: 514- 932-9349 or westhortsoc@canada.







Wednesday, Nov. 15



Gleams Theatre presents 'Mother and Child' by Jon Fosse, directed by Constantin Sokolov and starring Ira Sokolova and David Wheaton, 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W. Tickets are $20 (general), $15 (seniors) and $10 (students). Info: 514-934-0535.



The University Women's Club of Montreal holds its annual Foundation Dinner and Auction, featuring Chinese, silent and live auctions at 6 p.m. in the Atwater Club, 3505 Atwater Ave. Tickets are $29. RSVP at 514-935-2431.



Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. presents 'The Jewish World in the 21st Century' with guest speaker Prof. Paul Liptz, social historian at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem. Open to all, free of charge. 7:30 p.m. Info: Rhona at 514-937-3575.







Thursday, Nov. 16



The Visual Arts Centre School of Art / McClure Gallery presents a poetry and prose reading featuring Virginia McClure, Geoffrey Cook, Sonja A. Skarstedt, Clayton Bailey, John Fretz, Helga Schleeh and Ilona Martonfi. Doors open at 7 p.m., reading at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. 350 Victoria Ave. Info: 514-488-7075.



Gleams Theatre presents 'Mother and Child' by Jon Fosse, directed by Constantin Sokolov and starring Ira Sokolova and David Wheaton, 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W. Tickets are $20 (general), $15 (seniors) and $10 (students). Info: 514-934-0535.



Christmas at Home: The Auxiliary of the Montreal Children's Hospital holds its annual Christmas Bazaar, featuring baked goods, preserves, kitchen supplies, gifts, etc. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital, 2300 Tupper, second floor B wing. Info: Lucette Bennett at 514-412-4400 ext. 22384.



Friday, Nov. 17



Gleams Theatre presents 'Mother and Child' by Jon Fosse, directed by Constantin Sokolov and starring Ira Sokolova and David Wheaton, 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W. Tickets are $20 (general), $15 (seniors) and $10 (students). Info: 514-934-0535.







Saturday, Nov. 18



JWIC presents Rock'n'Roll Flashback 2 at Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom, 4100 Sherbrooke St. W. at 8 p.m. Valet parking is included, refreshments will be served. A cash bar is available. Tickets are $54 (donor), $75 (patron) or $1,000 (corporate table of 10). Proceeds to benefit JWIC programs and projects ending violence against women. For tickets call 514-487-2300 or 514-979-4855, or e-mail jwicflashback2@yahoo.com.



Gleams Theatre presents 'Mother and Child' by Jon Fosse, directed by Constantin Sokolov and starring Ira Sokolova and David Wheaton, 2:30 p.m. in the Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W. Tickets are $20 (general), $15 (seniors) and $10 (students). Info: 514-934-0535.



Friends of the Westmount Library hold their fall book sale at the library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quality used books at great prices. Info: 514-483-5604.







Sunday, Nov. 19



Friends of the Westmount Library hold their fall book sale at the library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quality used books at great prices. Info: 514-483-5604.







Tuesday, Nov. 21



The City of Westmount's second annual speaker series continues with 'Susatainable Renovation' featuring guest speaker Vouli Mamfredis, who will discuss design strategies and materials for renovation on Westmount homes. 7 p.m. at Westmount City Hall, 4333 Sherbrooke St. W. Admission is $5. Buy tickets early at City Hall or the Westmount Public Library.







Sunday, Nov. 26



Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 4100 Sherbrooke St. W., presents the Rabbi Harry J. Stern Memorial Lecture, 'Three Reasons Not To Bomb Iran...Yet' with Prof. Edward Luttwak. senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, DC and an internationally recognized authority on strategic affairs. 2:30 p.m. Open to the public at no charge. Info: Rhona at 514-937-3575 ext. 212.



Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. presents Dr. Marla Shapiro, doctor, professor, medical consultant for CTV News and Canada AM, who will speak on her new book, 'Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer' at 5 p.m. Open to all, free of charge. Info: Rhona at 514-937-3575 ext. 212.







Ongoing



The McClure Gallery at the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave., presents 'Regiment', an exhibition by Sophie Jodoin, Nov. 3 through 25. Vernissage is Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Artist talk is Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. Info: 514-488-9558.



The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W., presents the exhibitions 'Short Stories', sculptures by Claude Hazanavicius, and 'Temporal Edges', photographs by Lawrence Perlman, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 11. Info: 514-989-5226.



A free Hebrew conversation class will be given at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave., each Tuesday at 7 p.m., from Nov. 7 to Dec. 12. Pre-registration is required with Rhona at 514-937-3575 ext. 212.



The Manoir Westmount Handicrafts Group is looking for a volunteer on Tuesdays from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. Assets would include experience with handicrafts and working with seniors. If interested, contact the Leisure Department at 514-937-3943.



Harmonia Westmount Women’s Choir is looking for new members who have a knowledge of music and who like to sing. Please call Marilynn at 514-932-2026 for information.



The Advent Refugee Centre is in need of men's and women's fall and winter clothing in good condition. Donations may be brought to the Centre at 326 Wood Ave., weekdays between 9:30 a.m and 1:30 p.m. Info: June Paterson at 514-933-6839.



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. Info: 514-637-2767.



Westmount Toastmasters: Take the fear out of public speaking every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W.



The Rotary Club of Westmount meets each Wednesday at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W., at 12:30 p.m.



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 hardcovers and paperbacks in reasonable condition, on all subjects. Please drop off your books at the library circulation desk, 4574 Sherbrooke W.



Mary’s Recovery: Weekly meetings in English and French at the Westmount YMCA for people seeking help in dealing with fear, anger, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia, gambling addiction. Info: 514-485-2194.