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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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$"/>• Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild: Special exhibition of works showing the fine fibre art of traditional rug hooking on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sept. 26 from noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. At Centennial Hall, 288 Beaconsfield. Info: Alice, 626-3155.
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$"/>• Pointe Claire Borough: Exhibition of Japanese dolls by Mieko Watanabe (Seibe), until Oct. 17. Free admission. In the Kids’ Corner, Reading & Conference Room 1, from 1-5 p.m. daily. At Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore. Info: 630-1221.
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$"/>• Becket Players Cabaret 2005: Looking for performers for its spring production. Auditions underway for musicians (guitar, keyboard, trumpet & saxophone), dancers & male singers. Producer & costume seamstresses are also required. Appointments or info: 636-8379.
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$"/>• Korya Sotokai School-Montreal Chapter: Ikebana exhibition “Autumn Songs, vol. 2” on Sept. 25 & 26 from 1-5 p.m. With Japanese flower arrangements & concert of traditional Japanese flute (shukuhachi) on Sept. 26. Free admission. At Bon Pasteur Chapel, 100 Sherbrooke E. Info: 872-5338.
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$"/>• Conservatoire de danse de Montréal: Open house on Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (with class demonstration); on Sept. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (with free classes for ages 3-16); & on Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (with free classes for ages 16+). At 215 Jean Talon W., 3rd floor. Info: 272-7727.
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$"/>• National Theatre School: Annual open house on Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Theme is “Come for a Change.” Rehearsal halls & studios will be open to demystify the power of light, sound, text, voice, makeup, costume & decor. Free admission. All welcome. At 5030 St. Denis. Info: 842-7954.
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$"/>• Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild: Free exhibit about the art of traditional rug hooking on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sept. 26 from noon to 5 p.m.l Info: Alice, 626-3155.
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$"/>• Stewart Hall: Presentation of “Musical Instruments from Nouvelle-France” on Sept. 26 from 1:30-4 p.m. With Philippe Gélinas, dressed in costume, who sings & plays music on period instruments. Free admission. In the Kids Corner, 176 Lakeshore. Info: 630-1221.
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$"/>• National School of Contemporary Ballet: Dress rehearsal of choreographies interpreted by the Jeune Ballet du Québec, on Sept. 26 from 1-4 p.m. Features a demonstration of a training class by students of primary & secondary grades. A public discussion on the topic of today’s professional training in contemporary ballet will follow these rehearsals. Free admission. All welcome. At Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts.
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$"/>• Dollard Centre for the Arts: Open house on Sept. 26 from 1-4 p.m. in the art studios. Registration ongoing for fall sessions of courses. Info: 684-1012, ext. 231.
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$"/>• Stewart Hall: Performance/workshop “The World of Marimba,” by Gina Ryan, on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. Free passes (required) available. Discover the unique sound of the marimba in the traditional & classical music from various countries & continents.At 176 Lakeshore, Pointe Claire. Info:
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$"/>BAZAARS & RUMMAGE SALES
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$"/>• Anglican Church of the Resurrection: Rummage sale & specialty boutique on Sept. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. With coffee, tea & snacks. At 99 Mount Pleasant, Pointe Claire.
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$"/>• Beaurepaire United Church: Clothing & garage sale on Sept. 24 from 3-8 p.m. & Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 25 Fieldfare, Beaconsfield South. Info: 695-5448.
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$"/>• Ste. Geneviève United Church: Garage sale on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With toys, books, jewellery & more. At 4697 St. John’s, DDO. Info: 626-4795.
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$"/>• Dorval Strathmore United Church: Garage sale on Sept. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Corner of Brookhaven & Carson in Dorval. Info: 636-1463.
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$"/>• St. Marks’ Anglican Church: Giant garage sale/BBQ/bake sale on Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 865 Lakeshore, Dorval. Info: 631-3601.
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$"/>• Anglican Church of the Resurrection: Rummage sale with a specialty boutique on Sept. 25 from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. At 90 Mount Pleasant, Pointe Claire.
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$"/>HEALTH & SUPPORT GROUPS
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$"/>• CLSC Lac St. Louis: Diabetes education clinic for those with type 2 diabetes who are residents of Baie d’Urfé, Beaconsfield, Kirkland, Pointe Claire, Ste. Anne de Bellevue & Senneville. Info: 697-4111, ext. 1518.
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$"/>• The Alzheimer Society of Montreal: Offers Early Stage Alzheimer Disease 10-week support group in English & French for those recently diagnosed in the early stages. Free. Obtain info, support & develop coping strategies. Info: Dayna or Marie-Josée, 369-0800.
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$"/>• Asperger Syndrome Support Group: Meets on Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. For parents of children afflicated with AS. At W.I.A.I.H., 111 Donegani, Pointe Claire. Info: 695-6214 (press 2 to leave message).
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$"/>• The Pilgrim Project: Looking for volunteers for its children’s program, which offers support & respite to families with children with chronic illnesses, physical &/or developmental disabilities. • Bereavement support group offered for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Beginning in the fall/winter. Info: Rachel, 633-9315.
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$"/>• West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped: Meets on the first Tues. of the month from 1-3 p.m. for a coffee break to exchange ideas. For parent, grandparent or a friend of a child with special needs. Free,qualified babysitters available (reservations required). At 111 Donegani, Pointe Claire. Info: Franca, 694-7090, ext. 14.
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$"/>• La Lèche League Canada: Breastfeeding support group meets the third Mon. of every month in the Birthing Centre of the CLSC Lac St. Louis, 180 Cartier, Pointe Claire. Info: Lydia, 684-8588 or Valerie, 693-1214.
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$"/>• Volunteer West Island: Volunteer grocery shoppers are required for a Pointe Claire woman with heart & kidney problems & for a Pierrefonds man who has cancer & is too weak to get to the store on his own. • A friendly visitor is needed for a Pierrefonds woman who is housebound due to recent major surgery. • Many branches of Meals on Wheels around the West Island need volunteers who can spare a few hours a month to do shopping, cooking, or delivery. Info for these & other volunteer opportunities:
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$"/>EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS
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$"/>• Quebec Family History Society: Open house to introduce the public to genealogy, on Sept. 24-26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet genealogical experts, explore some of the million family history records & trace your ancestors from Canada, the U.S. & the British Isles. All welcome. At 173 Cartier, Pointe Claire. Info: 695-1502.
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$"/>• Pointe Claire Public Library-Valois Branch: Story hour with a craft related to fall on Sept. 25 from 2-3 p.m. For ages 4-8. Children must register. Free. At 68 Prince Edward. Info: 630-1219.
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$"/>• The Purpose Driven Life: Free course “What on Earth are You Here For?” on Tues. mornings in Pierrefonds. Based on the bestseller The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. Info: Wendy, 365-6138.
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$"/>• Pointe Claire Public Library: Lecture “My Life as a Buddhist Monk,” on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. With author & meditation teacher Stephen Schettini. At 100 Douglas Shand. Info: 630-1218.
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$"/>• Canadian Ski Patrol System: Looking for new members who are 18 years or older & an intermediate level skier or better. Info: 352-5820 or visit www.opcslaurentienne.org.
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$"/>• Lakeshore Evangelical Church: Offers Alpha, a 10-week course that explores the meaning of life. Meets every Wed. from 7-9:30 p.m. starting Sept. 22 & includes a light supper, video talk & discussion. Info: 631-7249 or visit alpha@lakeshorechurch.ca.
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$"/>ANIMAL ISSUES & ADOPTIONS
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$"/>• Steri-Animal: Adoption clinic for kittens & cats will be held on Sept. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Canin-Felin Express, 317 St. Denis, St. Lambert. Info: 859-9008 or visit steri-animal.petfinder.com.
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$"/>• 2nd Chance Adoption Centre: Cat & dog adoption clinic on Sept. 25 & 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at La Verger Labonté Apple Picking at 2291 Perrot, Notre Dame de l’ile Perrot.
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$"/>• Montreal Field Naturalists Club: Lecture/slide show “Chipmunks, Squirrels & Woodchucks: Living Dangerously in a World of Predators” on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. With Dr. Donald L. Kramer from McGill’s biology dept. Free admission. All welcome. In the Redpath Museum, McGill University. Info: 271-6650.
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$"/>• SPCA Monterégie: Adoption clinic for dogs on Sept. 25 at Naturalanimal & Pawtisserie, 4932B Sherbrooke W. Info: www.spcamonteregie.com.
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$"/>• Rosie Animal Adoption: Adoption clinic for dogs on Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Yazoo, 125 Donegani, Pointe Claire. Info: 217-DOGS.
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