Bulletin Board

Thursday, Feb.1



The Bimetallic Question, the local Sherlock Holmes Society, will meet at Westmount Library at 6:30 p.m. for their usual fun evening. There will be a quiz on 'The Case of the Dying Detective'. Participation is not obligatory. TheLibrary will display a selection of Holmes material. All are welcome. Info: 514-935-9581.



Friday, Feb. 2



TGIF at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave. Meal followed by weekly activity for ages 5-11; $10 per drop-in. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 514-931-6202.



The Atwater Lunchtime Series presents a talk by Antonia Sealy, 'Stories of Montrealers from Barbados', the first of three ALCC Black History Month events, at 12:30 p.m. in the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. (at Tupper). Free admission. Bring your lunch; coffee will be available. Info: 514-935-7344.



Tuesday, Feb. 6



The Westmount Municipal Association holds an open meeting featuring guest speaker Natalia Shuster, Commander of Police Station 12, who will discuss 'Public Safety, Crime Prevention and Traffic' at 7 p.m. in the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. There will be a question period. All are welcome.



Introduction to Judaism, a 12-week course offered by Rabbi Leigh Lerner and Rabbi Elina Bykova, begins at 5:45 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. It is required for those converting to Judaism or for those entering an intermarriage under the Temple's auspices. Info: 514-937-3575.



Wednesday, Feb. 7



The Atwater Lunchtime Series presents 'Red Socks, a Green Frock, and a Bottle of Whiskey: Authors I Have Interviewed', a talk by Shelley Pomerance at 12:30 p.m. in the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Free admission. Coffee will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch. Info: Tanya Mayhew at 514-935-7344.



Thursday, Feb. 8



The Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave., presents an evening of poetry and prose reading with Carolyn Zonailo, Hugh Hazelton, Helen Zisimatos, George Slobodzian, Lucille King-Edwards, Matt Santateresa and cellist Karen Kaderavek at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Info: 514-488-9558.



Friday, Feb. 9



TGIF at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave. Meal followed by weekly activity for ages 5-11; $10 per drop-in. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 514-931-6202.



Tuesday, Feb. 13



The Westmount Horticultural Society welcomes guest speaker Régie Millette, president of la Société québécoise des hostas et des hémérocalles, who will give an illustrated talk on hostas from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westmount Library, 4574 Sherbrooke St. W. Join the society or renew your membership. Annual dues are $15; guest fee $5. Info: 514- 932-9349 or westhortsoc@canada.com.





Ongoing



The Gallery at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W., presents Rumination, an exhibition of recent works by Fred Andrews, through Feb. 10. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Info: 514-989-5226.



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



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 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.



Tumbling Tots Centre Greene, 1090 Avenue Greene for parents and toddlers under five years old, with music, stories and more. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 10:30 a.m., $3.50 per child drop-in. Info: 514-931-6202.



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.