Community Sector News
Fundraisers
Hollywood Glam Gala
Join the West Island Black Community Association on April 5 for a fundraising gala to support their goal for a new community center! Learn more about the event here.
Art Expo for NOVA
Support NOVA West Island through art! The Lakeshore Association of Artists’ 37th Spring EXPO returns from April 11-13, donating one-third of proceeds to compassionate community care. Click here for more information.
A Taste of AMCAL
Join AMCAL Family Services on April 14 for their 17th annual Taste of AMCAL fundraiser. Click here for the information.
Events
Free Workshops
Executives Available offers career transition services to executives and professionals who are currently looking for employment. A combination of group workshops and one-on-one counselling sessions will be held on April 1, 15 & 29. Contact them at 514-697-2227 or [email protected] to register.
Tech Help
Literacy Unlimited is hosting a free workshop for 55+ from 1-2 pm on April 4 at its office in Pointe-Claire. Get 1-on-1 help with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone. What tech questions do you have? To sign up, call 514-694-0007.
DDO Senior’s Fair
The DDO Seniors Club, in collaboration with the City of Dollard des Ormeaux, is proud to present the first-ever DDO Seniors Fair on April 11 which aims to connect seniors with community organisations and local businesses offering a variety of services and resources tailored to their needs. Click here for more information.
Anyone can Plant
Literacy Unlimited is offering a free workshop for 55+ from 1-2 pm on April 15 at its office in Pointe-Claire. Explore and learn new planting tips. Take home flowers to enjoy all season! To sign up, call 514-694-0007.
Did You Know?
Corbeille de Pain’s Empty Bowls fundraising event will take place in May. Similar to previous years, the online sales of bowls will take place from April 12th to the 27th. Click here to access the webpage for more information and/or to link to the online shop.
As of March 25, 2025, Big Brothers Big Sisters West Island will be operating from their new office space at 9300 route Transcanadienne, Ville St-Laurent, H4S 1K5.
Come in and see FabZone’s newly renovated space! The new sewing room and woodshop are so much bigger, giving us much more space for classes and workshops. Visit their website for more information on their services!
