Thursday, Jan. 25



The Atwater Lunchtime Series presents 'Some Montreal Scots', a talk by J. S. S. Armour to celebrate Robert Burns’s birthday, at 12:30 p.m. at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Free admission. Coffee and Scottish shortbread will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. Info: Tanya Mayhew at 514-935-7344.



The Westmount Quilters Guild meets at 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W. The Guild was founded to promote interest in quilting for quilters and quilt lovers. New members and guests are welcome. Info: 514-989-7939.



Friday, Jan. 26



The Yellow Door Choir performs the concert 'Song Shrouded in Mystery' at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 5035 de Maisonneuve. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained at the door or by calling 514-575-4669.



Saturday, Jan. 27



The Yellow Door Choir performs the concert 'Song Shrouded in Mystery' at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 5035 de Maisonneuve. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained at the door or by calling 514-575-4669.



Monday, Jan. 29



The Montreal Camera Club holds its third annual pictorial competition at 7:30 p.m. in Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve, corner Lansdowne (rear entrance). All are welcome. Info: John Surridge at 514-933-6332.



Tuesday, Jan. 30



St. Matthias' Church, 131 Cote St. Antoine Rd., presents 'Traveling with Jesus through the Holy Land' with commentary by Rev. Ralph Leavitt at 7:30 p.m. Coffee and wine will be offered in the Lower Hall following the presentation. Admission is $5. Proceeds will be donated to Tyndale-St. Georges Community Centre.



The Atwater Library and Computer Centre, 1200 Atwater Ave., presents author Rawi Hage, who will read from his book 'De Niro’s Game', followed by a panel discussion in English and French, at 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Info: Tanya Mayhew at 514-935-7344 or tmayhew@atwaterlibrary.ca.



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. The Library 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



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.



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.



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 McClure Gallery of the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave., presents Blind Spot, an exhibition by David Gillanders, through Jan. 27. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Info: 514-488-9558.



Winter courses: Don’t miss this year’s lineup of winter courses at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. You can learn about the world of Sholem Aleichem, the great Yiddish satirist and humourist, or hear a discussion on the History of Evolution from Darwin to DNA. Henri Habib, PhD, will give you his views on America and the Middle East, and you can hear an analysis of International Events of the Day as only Stan Nachfolger can present it. Info: Joyce Tobenstein at 514-342-1234 ext. 7318.



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.