West Island Community Calendar for the week of Feb. 25

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Galleries and exhibitions

The Stewart Hall Art Gallery, 176 Lakeshore Rd. in Pointe-Claire, presents the virtual exhibition Through the Forest, based on a reflection on Domingo Cisneros’ bestiary (1987) focusing on the Laurentian forest, starting Saturday. Reservations required. Call 514-630-1220, local 1774.

The Beaconsfield Artist Association is holding the virtual exhibition Pour l’Amour de l’Art With Love” online that will continue until April 7. 15 per cent of all sales will be donated to AMCAL Family Services. Visit beaconsfieldart.com/art-with-love-online-expo.

Arts and letters

The Artist Circle of the West Island is a group of local artists who meet on the third Tuesday of each month to encourage each other. All levels are welcome. Presentations are done by accomplished artists, demonstrating skills and techniques using a variety of mediums and artistic styles. During the pandemic, they meet at 7 p.m. using Zoom. For more information, visit facebook.com/ArtistsCircleWestIsland, email doina.falcon@gmail.com or call 438-876-5084

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Self-help and support

West Island Citizen Advocacy offers free online courses every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. by Zoom. This week: Information session with a COVID-19 nurse. To register, visit volunteerwica.com.

Spring Break Job Fair held by Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de l’Ouest-de-l’Île, that aims to support young adults with their employment, educational and social goals. It will be held virtually on March 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. Various employment opportunities such as student and summer jobs, in addition to many part-time and full-time positions. Visit cjeouestile.qc.ca/ateliers.

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Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step recovery group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Zoom or phone meetings are being held during the pandemic. Call 514-488-1812 or visit oamontrealenglish.org/meetings.

Groups and clubs

The West Island Black Community Association presents Celebrating Black Excellence and Entrepreneurship on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. Showcasing entrepreneurs and individuals 35 years and under exemplifying Black excellence. To register, visit wibca.org.

Children and teens

Peter and the Wolf (virtual puppet show) starting Friday and continuing to March 7. Presented by le Théâtre d’objet et de marionnettes musical and the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre. For ages 3 to 7 years. To reserve, call 514-630-1220, local 1774 or email stewarthall@pointe-claire.ca. A link will be sent to participate.

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Thrift Shops for NOVA offer clothing for the whole family, footwear, books, household items, jewelry, etc. The stores are open during the following hours during the pandemic. The Boutique NOVA in Plaza Pointe-Claire (514-697-8457) is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is currently the only boutique where donations can be dropped off. Call the other stores before bringing in donations.Thrift shop, 43 Ste-Anne St. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (514-457-1642) is open from Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Thriftshop Bookstore, 43 Ste-Anne St. in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue and the Kirkland Thrift shop at 2750 St-Charles Blvd. (514-697-6692) in Kirkland, are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Furniture and Used Book Thrift Shop (514-694-8417), 449 Beaconsfield Blvd. in Beaconsfield is open Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit thriftshopsfornova.com.

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