COMMUNITY CALENDAR
EXHIBITIONS
■ Artist Jerry Ilavsky will host a vernissage on Oct. 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. for his solo show Boats & Abodes at the Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Partial proceeds to benefit Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation. Show runs Oct 3-27.
■ Artists' Circle of the West Island will have members displaying original works until Oct. 1 at the Kirkland Public Library, 17100 Hymus Blvd. For more information, call 514-730-2367 or email artistscirclewestisland@gmail.com.
■ Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd., present Provoke | Fluid States: Between the hardness of making and the delicacy of blushing, in collaboration with le Conseil des arts de Montréal and Galerie B-312, has invited Maude Arès, a 30-year-old artist, and Massimo Guerrera, an artist with a 30-year career, to explore time as a matter of practice. Exhibit runs until Oct. 23. Call 514-630-1220.
■ Stewart Hall Art Gallery present in its Project Room the exhibition They Touch Not Touching, featuring recent works of Kara Skylling. Runs until Oct. 23. The artist's delicate and precise geometric designs reveal a sensitivity that goes beyond form. A workshop-conference Interlocking Surfaces (reservation required) is set for Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Call 514-630-1220.
MUSIC
■ Vox Aeterna presents a fundraising concert for Festival de la Voix with Canadian opera singers Claire de Sévigné and Aviva Fortunata, who team up with pianist Stéphane Mayer, to present an evening of Mozart, Strauss, Donizetti, and countless others. Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. at St. Columba-by-the-lake Church, 11 Rodney Ave., Pointe-claire. For more info, call 514-758-3641 or email info@ festivaldelavoix.com.
■ West Island New Horizons Band holds rehearsals in Dollard-desormeaux. The woodwind and percussion ensemble offers the opportunity to (re)learn a musical instrument and play with other musicians. The music is easy to learn in a fun and friendly environment. No experience necessary. They have a small inventory of instruments to rent. Call the music director at 514-234-5410 or visit www.westislandnh.com.
■ Acappella Sounds Chorus has returned to regular weekly rehearsals. The all female four-part a cappella chorus looking for all voice parts as we prepare for a new singing season. If you sing high or sing low, we have a spot for you. Thursday nights at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church St. Beaconsfield, 7:15 p.m. Check out our website at www.acappellasoundschorus.ca or inquire at info@acappellasoundschorus.ca.
■ Cantabile Chorale is a mixedvoice choir in the West Island. Prior choir experience and the ability to sight read music is an asset but not necessary. For more information, visit www.cantabilechorale.com or call 514 795 8507.
■ Chorale Philomela Singers, directed by Margo Keenan, are a bilingual West Island community choir with a varied and entertaining repertoire. They welcome new singers for the upcoming season starting in September. Candidates must have a good ear and preferably some choral experience. The ability to read music is not obligatory. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings in Ste-annede-bellevue. Email chorale.philomela@gmail.com to arrange a quick audition. For more information, visit facebook.com/choralephilomela.
■ Stewart Hall Singers, with director Douglas Knight, begins rehearse Mondays at Centre Noel Legault in Pointe-claire. Their Nov. 26 concert will feature the Fauré Requiem, and Christmas favourites from Handel to Irving Berlin. New members welcomed with some choral experience. For more info, email stewarthallsingers@gmail.com or call 514-882-2952.
ETC.
■ Alzheimer Groupe is holding its first charitable poker tournament on Oct. 19 at Aya Restaurant, 16977 Route Transcanadienne, Kirkland. Starts 6 p.m. with registration, cocktails and auction and tournament at 7 p.m. Buy tickets or a table online, in advance. All proceeds from the event will benefit people living with dementia and their caregivers in the Montreal area. For more info, call 514485-7233, email info@agiteam.org or visit www.agiteam.org.
■ John Abbott College open house is on Oct. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. All programs and major college services will be present to answer questions and share information needed for college applications. For more information, visit www.johnabbott.qc.ca/ academics/viewbook.
■ Greenwood's Storyfest, a Hudson-based literary festival, starts with Nita Prose, who will talk about her bestseller The Maid, at Hudson Village Theatre on Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Kaie Kellough will present his latest collection of short fiction, Dominoes at the Crossroads, on Oct. 4. For more information, visit greenwoodstoryfest.com.
■ Neighbourhood market of fruits and vegetables from local farms organized by Table de Quartier de Sud l'ouest de L'île will be held Oct. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Bob Birnie Arena on Maywood Ave. in Pointe-claire. Inclusive prices for all — you pay what you can. Bring your own bags. For more information, call 514-505-0840, ext. 10 or email adiazpappas@tqsoi.org.outdoor Valois market every Saturday (until Oct. 29) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at 39 Donegani Ave. in Pointe-claire. The mission is to promote local farmers, artists, entrepreneurs and community initiatives. Visit facebook.com/marchevaloismarket.
■ Lakeshore Camera Club welcomes photographers of all levels who wish to learn and exchange ideas with others who share their interest in Photography. First established in 1957, the club meets every Monday nights from September until June at 8 p.m. Attend either online or in-person at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Dr., in Pointe-claire. Presentations by professional photographers, workshops, field trips, and many more activities constitute a typical season at the club. For more information, visit (www.lccphoto.org).