*****All activities are subject to scheduling changes – please call prior to attending.*****
L.O.N.G. Ladies Only No Gentlemen Evening
Dinner & A Movie Night presents : The Meddler
Staring Susan Sarandon & Rose Byrne
When:
January 19th, 2017
Cost: $29 plus tax and service includes Dinner and a Film-Free Parking
Info: http://villagetheatre.ca/events/l-o-n-g-the-meddler/
POINTE-CLAIRE ICE BREAKER ACTIVITY
Outdoor fun for the whole family to enjoy, with pre-novice hockey games, ice sculpting, taffy on the snow, dog-sled rides, horse wagon rides, inflatable games, music, BBQ, s’mores and hot chocolate.
Dates: January 21, 11:00 am
Location: Northview Park, 111 Viking ave.
Cost: Free
Info: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/ice-breaker-activity/
Fun science experiments, this month will be featuring Salty Science Experiment
Preregistration for this activity required
When: Sunday Jan 22 from 2-3pm 6-12 yr olds
Where: Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Boulevard, H9W 4A7
Info: 514-428-4460
MATSU TAKE ENSEMBLE – THE SOUNDS OF THE BAMBOO: JAPANESE MUSIC
Amazing music and serene dancing are brought to us by the only Japanese chamber music ensemble in Quebec. These works, from a culture that dates back thousands of years, are shaped by a fascinating musical tradition characterized by purity and spirituality.
Sacred and Geisha dances and songs and works for shakuhachi, koto, and percussions
When: January 22 at 3:00 pm
Where: Stewart Hall Cultural Center, 176 Lakeshore Road, H9S 4L7
*PASSES REQUIRED (AVAILABLE AT THE CULTURAL CENTRE)
ECOMUSEUM ZOOKEEPER FOR A DAY
Here is what awaits participants of the Zookeeper-for-a-Day activity:
- Prepare meals and feed some of the animals;
- Invent enrichment toys for the animals and observe their reaction to these discoveries;
- Participate in a scientific workshop as participants dissect a raptor pellet;
- Enjoy up-close encounters with some of the most popular animal ambassadors.
- And other exciting surprises!
RESERVATION REQUIRED.BILINGUAL ACTIVITY
When: 22 January 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Ecomuseum 21125 Chemin Sainte-Marie, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
Ages: 7 TO 12 YEARS OLD
Cost: NON-MEMBERS : $60
MEMBERS : $48
Info: http://www.zooecomuseum.ca/en/zookeeper-for-a-day-7-to-12-years-old-1/
WEST ISLAND CITIZEN ADVOCACY PHOTO CONTEST
“In the Spirit of Winter” Photo Contest
1- Take a picture of you and your protégé doing a winter activity
2 – Send it to
vgrenier-deschenes@wica-pcbo.com
We will send you a photo release form before we upload your picture on facebook.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The match picture with the most likes on Facebook will receive a gift card and will be granted an interview that we will forward to local newspapers.
UNTIL:
Please send us your picture no later than January 31st, 2017
The voting period will take place from February 6th, 2017 to February 10th, 2017. The winner will be announced during the following week.
KIRKLAND CARNIVAL
Come celebrate the joys of winter at the Kirkland Winter Carnival! From January 26 to 29, a winter storm of activities await you and your family at Meades Park and at the Sports Complex: amazing survivor races, sleigh rides, inflatable games, mascots, family bingo, carnival supper and much more. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!
When: January 26th to 29th
Where: At Meades Park (16950 Hymus Blvd.)
Info: For a complete list of daily activities visit http://www.ville.kirkland.qc.ca/culture-and-recreation/events/winter-carnival
WEST ISLAND COMMUNITY SHARES RED WHITE BENEFIT EVENING
Please join us and our Red & White Benefit Evening Co-Chairs for a very special evening that includes a networking cocktail, an oyster bar, a gourmet meal, fine wines and live & silent auctions.
When: Monday, January 30 th @ 5: 30 pm
Where: 40WESTT STEAKHOUSE
2305 TransCanada Pointe-Claire (QC) H9R 5Z5
To register online, click HERE.
To download the registration form, click HERE
Beyond the West Island
This winter the Place des Festivals Luminotherapie theme is Loop. Thirteen giant interactive cylinders that light up and make fairy tale-inspired images come to life when activated. Fun for all ages
Where: At the Quartier des Spectacles (beside Place Des Arts)
Dates: Now until January 31st, 2017 See website for details
Website: http://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/en/activity/11295/luminotherapie#
LA FETE DES NEIGES
This is Montreal’s Annual winter festival which goes on for four weekends at Parc Jean Drapeau. Fun activities include tube slides, an ice slide, rides on a dog-sled, zip-lines, ice skating, a ferris wheel,and much more for the whole family. As part of Montreal’s 375 Anniversary this years Fete des Neiges will be better than ever and will feature new (still unreleased) events. Sneak peak? An massive interactive pirate ship made of ice!
When: January 16th to February 7th
Where: Parc Jean Drapeau
Info: www.parcjeandrapeau.com/events/fete-des-neiges-de-montreal
MONTREAL’S OLD PORT NATREL SKATING RINK
With breathtaking views of the city,the beautiful Old Port as a backdrop and jazz music playing, this skating rink is beyond magical. Skates can be rented for $10 and lockers on site to store your valuables.
When: Now until March 12, 2017
Where: Natrel Skating Rink, Bonsecours Basin, Old Port
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm every day of the week
Cost: $6.95 for adults, $4.60 for kids and $18 for families.