We are soo happy to announce that we have hit a big milestone and have 10,000 Likes on our Facebook page. We have been serving the families of the WestIsland for almost 6 years, and with all your continued support we have grown to 10,000 followers.
To thank all our wonderful followers, we have teamed up with numerous amazing local businesses to bring you a MEGA 10K Giveaway! Prizes vary from 10$ and up. We have the winners of the amazing prizes!
Here is a list of all our partners and prizes:
Kreative Memories Photography Studio- 75$ Gift Cert- SHAILA KAMAL
Studio BBG- 1 pair of Swarovski Earings– JENNIFER MARTIN CRESSATY
Mucho Burrito Vaudreuil-Dorion- 2- 20$ Gift certificates-MADELEINE KECHAYAN & JUDY CHEMTOB MILLS
Kids En Route- Gift certificate for 1 car seat installation- KERELYN LAVALLEE
De-Vine Purses Etc.- Chill Grey Cooling Pour Spout– NATASHA ROYKO
ABC SleepyTime Inc.- a 50$ Gift Certificate- PAMELA THONNEY-SILVERMAN
Bs Bowzart- a $40 Gift Certificate- CAROLINE VEILLETTE-LOSHAW
Good Little Company- 1 Travel Backpack- KATE LINTAG BLAKE
Dipsticks Mtl- 2 dozen Marshmallow Pops- SHARI SILVERSMITH
PartyMania Westisland- Basket of party Goodies- ALEXANDRA TOPLEY
Lemon Drop Murals- Alphabet Wall Decal- MONIKA YANITZKI
La Cucina di Jessika- 10$ gift Certificate- JODI HUNT
My Pretty Creativity- 2- Stemless Wine Glasses- CYNTHIA MASSA
Sweetlegs with Akilah-A pair of Candyland Leggings- SHAUNEEN MC NAIR-BIRNIE
Allison Robins Studio-75$ Gift Cert towards Art– LISA SOLTI
Lemon Lockets- Locket for a Necklace- SOPHIE PARE
Younique by Christine- 3d Mascara- ALEXANDRA AGNESSI
Christine Perron Life Coach- TANYA BAGSHAW
Teddy Bear Loft- JAX PURCELL
Art a la Carte Studio- AUDREY LAMBERT
Dimps Custom Cakes- NATASHA MACALANDA
Academie Prescolaire Coccinelle-ERICA KNUUTILA
The People Guru- XENIA PATTERSON
Cherry on Top Designs- CORINE BRAITHWAITE
Monica Karam Spiritual Coach- CAROLINE MERIZALDE
Cunninghams Pub– JENNIFER ANASTASOPOULOS & NATALIE ALLAN
Belliza Designs- KAREN DOSKAS
TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE:
Please email me at westislandmommies@gmail.com and I will direct you on how to claim your prize. Congratulations to all our winners.
Be sure to stop by and check out all these amazing companies. So important to support our local small businesses. BIG thank you to all their donations of amazing prizes.
Thank you to everyone that follows us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter .
The Wondering Artist prides itself on its mixed media approach specializing in painting and drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, collage and more. Through the Wondering Artists extensive background, she has been able to create numerous programs that bridge these techniques with creative exploration. In the classroom and through after school programs, students are able to experiment with a variety of these mediums in order to unleash their inner artist, express themselves, and find their unique voices. For birthday parties, corporate events or private bookings, The Wondering artist offers more than just paint – inquire about collage, printmaking, moulding clay and other forms of art making to make your event as memorable as it deserves to be!
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We have an amazing deal this week for our West island Mommies fans from The Wondering Artist.
Book now or by October 31 st , 2017 and receive 10% off any in-house or private event. No
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Book your next class today!
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The Wondering Artist is an art education service that offers visual art activities to a variety of age groups, ranging from toddlers, to adults, and even mommy-and-me! The Wondering Artist is capable of hosting an assortment of visual art activities, ranging from but not limited to: private and semi-private art classes, group workshops, fundraisers, corporate events, birthday parties, and in-school or after-school programs – for private events we can even create personalized custom art activities just for you. We are a small but dynamic organization that operates with a variety of partners and locations, be it at the artist’s home studio, party venues, community centers, schools, or even a come-to-you in home experience! This isn’t just child’s play – feel like having a fun night in? Grab some friends, get the wine, and call The Wondering Artist.
The Wondering Artist’s mission is to bridge art history and art making using professional techniques and materials, such as painting, printmaking, pastel, collage, clay and other mixed mediums. The Wondering Artist’s focus is on finding ways to explore art through open creativity and guided projects, leaving participants not only with fun-filled memories, but with their very own masterpiece to take home.
Meet The Wondering Artist!
Shauna Rak is the owner-operator of The Wondering Artist. She currently holds a BFA and Masters in Art Education. Through her extensive education and experience working in various community and school settings teaching art, she has been able to develop her own business where she brings a variety of workshops and events to her clients.
Contact: Shauna Rak for any art inquiries by phone, email or check out The Wondering Artist’s FB page!
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We work hard to make every effort to ensure the accuracy of these events. Before attending any event, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information. None of these events are hosted by us and locations and times can be changed by the host.
Friday, September 15:
Book Sale Used and New for kids and adults
Books for sale! All profits going to West island Assistance Fund
Where: DDO Public Library-12001 De Salaberry, QC H9B2A7
Time: 9:30am-5:00pm
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Additional Info: http://www.fdoi.org/
MotherWit West Island Friday Mom Meet-Up (Pointe-Claire)
Moms meet at Amuze Plaza Pointe-Claire. Open to all pregnant or new moms.
Bring your pregnant bellies and your babies and have a chat! (Babies under 1 year)
This discussion group is facilitated by birth and postpartum doulas from Mother WT Doula Care
Ask questions, share stories.
Where: Amuze
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional info: info@amuzegroup.com
Expo for Kids: Geopoetics: from one ocean to another (Pointe-Claire)
This exhibition is the product of a partnership between the Stewart Hall Art Gallery and the Little Stew’Arts, consisting of groups of students from Marguerite-Bourgeoys elementary school. The project was inspired by artists Matt Shane and Jim Holyoak, who were in residence at the Art Gallery last April. The Little Stew’Arts take over the Kids’ Corner with paper murals illustrating the landscapes, wildlife and flora of Canada’s seven physiographic regions.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: all ages
Additional Info: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/geopoetics-from-one-ocean-to-the-other/
Teen Zone (Dorval)
Teens can enjoy a night out with a DJ booth for music, pool tables, sporting equipment, Nintendo Wii games, a foosball table and other various activities.
Where: Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre 1335 Lakeshore Dr. Dorval
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: FREE with membership card ($10) or $1 per visit
Age: 11 to 17 years old
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/dorval.zone/?fref=ts
Let’s Celebrate Montreal’s 375th (Kirkland)- Cooking Class
We invite your young chef to help us commemorate this amazing milestone by letting us help them create some classic Montreal dishes, featuring delicious Smoked Meat Sandwich Melts; yummy Poutine; and scrumptious Montreal Maple Pudding Cake. Please note this is a drop off class.
Where: Provigo le Marche Kirkland, 16900 AutoRoute TransCanada Kirkland, QC
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: $15.00 per person Requires 24 hour advance registration
Age: 6-11 years
Additional info: http://pccookingschool.ca
Raise a Food Lover-Lunches that Make the Grade (Vaudreuil) Cooking Class
Join our PC Cooking School Instructor and In-store Dietitian as they inspire you to get creative with your lunches! In this interactive, hands-on class, our Instructor and In-Store Dietitian will get you ready for school with lunch ideas and by teaching you about food! When you leave this class you and your child won’t be able to wait for the upcoming school year to show off these lunch ideas. Your family will leave the class with an excitement for new foods, plus the knowledge and skills to prepare lunches with a love of food in mind. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Provigo le Marche Pierrefonds 4849 St. Jean Blvd. Pierrefonds, QC
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $15.00 per person Requires 24 hour advance registration
Age: 6-11 years
Additional info: http://pccookingschool.ca
Raise a Food Lover-Lunches that Make the Grade (Pierrefonds) Cooking Class
Join the PC Cooking School Instructor and In-store Dietitian as they inspire you to get creative with your lunches! In this interactive, hands-on class, our Instructor and In-Store Dietitian will get you ready for school with lunch ideas and by teaching you about food! When you leave this class you and your child won’t be able to wait for the upcoming school year to show off these lunch ideas. Your family will leave the class with an excitement for new foods, plus the knowledge and skills to prepare lunches with a love of food in mind. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Provigo le Marche Pierrefonds 4849 St. Jean Blvd. Pierrefonds, QC
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $15.00 per person Requires 24 hour advance registration
Age: 6-11 years
Additional info: http://pccookingschool.ca
Saturday, September 16:
Springdale 2nd Annual Market (DDO)
Local craft fair and garage sale to help support a local school West island school
Where: 150 Hyman , DDO, QC H9B1L6
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Additional Info: http://springdale.lbpsb.qc.ca/indextemp.asp
Zoo Ecomuseum-Free Admission for kids (Sainte Anne-De- Bellevue)
Meet the most popular animals up close and take advantage of the special presentation with some furry friends!As part of the “Naturally, Sainte-Anne” event, the Ecomuseum Zoo wishes to invite families of the Greater Montreal Area to (re)discover the only outdoor zoo on the island by offering a free admission day for kids on Saturday, September 16th! Admission will be free of charge for each child under 15 years of age accompanied by a paying adult.
In addition to the free admission, children and their parents will meet some of our most popular ambassadors up-close, such as the Opossum or the Barn Owl, and take advantage of special presentations with some of our furry…or even prickly animals! Not to-be missed!
Where: 21125 Chemin St-Marie, Sainte-Anne- De- Bellevue, QC H9X3Y7
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Free for children 15 years and under accompanied by a paying adult.
Age: All ages
Additional Info: zooecomuseum.wlt.ca
Book Sale Used and New for kids and adults (DDO)
Books for sale! All profits going to West island Assistance Fund
Where: DDO Public Library-12001 De Salaberry, QC H9B2A7
Time: 9:30am-5:00pm
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Additional Info: http://www.fdoi.org/
Lego Club (Pointe-Claire)
On their own or with friends, kids will build something that is related to a given theme or just follow their imagination. Today’s challenge: Minecraft
Library membership and registration required for each event
Where: Pointe Claire Library (Main Branch),100 Douglas-Shand Ave. Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4V1
Time: 10:00am-11:30am*1:00pm-2:30pm*3:00pm-4:30pm
Cost: Free for library members
Age: 5-9 years
Additional Info: http://biblio.pointe-claire.ca/
Nature Family Day (Sainte- Anne- De- Bellevue)
Enjoy a family day outdoors with fun activities: Educational Booth: Reptiles, Amphibians & Insects (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Self-Guided Walk (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided Walk: Family Nature…
Where: Morgan Arboretum Macdonald Campus, McGill University 150 Pines Rd. Ste. Anne de Bellevue, QC
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Free
Age: all ages
Additional Info: http://morganarboretum.org/upcoming-events.html
Applause-Worthy Applies (Vaudreuil)- Cooking Class
Find creative new ways to use these tasty treats from Mother Nature, as we help them create an apple-filled feast featuring Baked Sausages with Apples; Spinach & Apple Salad; and Sautéed Apple Wedge Fries with Caramel Cream Dip. Please note that this is a drop off program.
Where: Provigo le Marche 501, Boul. St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Cost: $15.00 per person Requires 24 hour advance registration
Age: 6-11 years
Additional info: http://pccookingschool.ca
Quinn Farm Fall Festival (Notre Dame de ‘IIe Perrot)
Enjoy tractor rides, Access to orchard, Animal Interpretation, Access to play yard, Pony Rides and Live music!
Where: Quinn Farm-2495 Boul. Perrot, Notre Dame de l’Ile Perrot, QC J7V8P4
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $8.00 per person (children under 2 are free)
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://www.quinnfarm.qc.ca/fall-festival.html
Naturellement Sainte-Anne (Sainte –Anne- De- Bellevue)
The City of Sainte-Anne-de Bellevue is delighted to invite you to a third edition of Naturally, Sainte Anne! A full day of activities for the whole family!
All participants are invited to park free of charge at John Abbott College, located at 21275 Lakeshore road, and hop on the free shuttle bus which provides convenient transportation to tour the different sites . Naturally, Sainte-Anne will provide tourists, visitors and residents with the chance to visit free of charge or at reduced cost all of the city’s tourist attractions (Ecomuseum Zoo, Morgan Arboretum, Montreal Astronomical Society – Bellevue Observatory, Montreal Aviation Museum, John Abbott College, Macdonald Campus Farm, Parks Canada, Sainte-Anne Farmer’s Market and Sainte-Anne Street merchants). For example, at the Ecomuseum Zoo, admission will be free of charge for each child under 15 years old accompanied by a paying adult for that specific day
The City of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is delighted to invite you to the third edition of Naturally, Sainte-Anne, on September 16th, for a day of activities in which the whole family can discover or rediscover the many recreational and tourist attractions the city has to offerThe City of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is delighted to invite you to the third edition of Naturally, Sainte-Anne, on September 16th, for a day of activities in which the whole family can discover or rediscover the many recreational and tourist attractions the city has to offer.
Where: 109 rue Sainte-Anne, Sainte-Anne-De Bellevue
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Additional Info: http://www.ville.sainte-anne-de-bellevue.qc.ca/fr/259/naturellement-sanite-anne
NFB-Kids – ONF Enfants (Baie-D’Urfe)
To launch the fall season of Family Storytime, the library is screening 4 short stories.
“My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts” “Me and My Moulton” “The Boy Next Door” and “Invasion of the Space Lobsters”.
Where: Baie-D’Urfe Library 20551 LakeShore Rd, Baie-D’Urfe, QC
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Additional Info: http://www.bibliobaiedurfe.com/
Cineplex Family Favorites (Kirkland)
The movie starting Saturday Sept 16th-Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Where: Cineplex Kirkland
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $2.99
Age: all ages
Additional Info: http://cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
Super Dog-Chapters (Pointe- Claire)
There’s a new breed of justice in town! Join us for story time, create-your-own-comic and glow-in-the-dark tattoos and more surprises! PLEASE Call the store to get more details and to sign up for the event! (514) 428-5500
Where: 6321 Aut. Transcanadianne
Age: 3 to 8 years old.
Cost: Free
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1900935766895994
Eco Health Expo (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
Join a family-friendly event in celebration of all things related to health, fitness, and the environment. Come participate in the multitude of interactive activities to encourage a healthier, greener future. You will also find many local organizations selling their products or explaining what they do to make our community a better place.
Where: 223 Avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 2L6
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/cjc.cyc.vaudreuil.soulanges
Kirkland Day- (Kirkland)
Enjoy many family activities to celebrate the great town of Kirkland!
BBQ & Refreshments • FREE Games & Rides • Entertainment • Fireworks • All activities are FREE!
7:00 to 10:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.: Made in Canada – all Canadian rock hits
8:45 pm: Exit 22 Band – A Tragically Hip Tribute
10:00 p.m.: FireworksWhere: Parc Des Benevoles, Kirkland QC
Time: 12:00pm- 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://www.ville.kirkland.qc.ca/culture-and-recreation/events/kirkland-day
Expo for Kids: Geopoetics: from one ocean to another (Pointe-Claire)
This exhibition is the product of a partnership between the Stewart Hall Art Gallery and the Little Stew’Arts, consisting of groups of students from Marguerite-Bourgeoys elementary school. The project was inspired by artists Matt Shane and Jim Holyoak, who were in residence at the Art Gallery last April. The Little Stew’Arts take over the Kids’ Corner with paper murals illustrating the landscapes, wildlife and flora of Canada’s seven physiographic regions.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: all ages
Additional Info: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/geopoetics-from-one-ocean-to-the-other/
VIP En Blues Outdoor Concert (Ile Perrot)
Free series of blues concerts outdoor! Lots of local vendors and regional producers and restauranteurs who will present their products in their tents starting at 3:00pm
Where: Intersection of Grand Boulevard and 3rd Avenue
Time: 3:00pm-11:00pm
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Additional Info: http://secteurcentre.com/vipblues/
Teen Zone (Dorval)
Teens can enjoy a night out with a DJ booth for music, pool tables, sporting equipment, Nintendo Wii games, a foosball table and other various activities.
Where: Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre 1335 Lakeshore Dr. Dorval
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: FREE with membership card ($10) or $1 per visit
Age: 11 to 17 years old
Additional Info: http://www.ville.dorval.qc.ca/fr/loisirs-culture/services-et-programmes-pour-adolescents
Sunday, September 17:
Book Sale Used and New for kids and adults (DDO)
Books for sale! All profits going to West island Assistance Fund
Where: DDO Public Library
Time: 9:30am-5:00pm
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Additional Info: http://www.fdoi.org/
PC Cooking school-Apples & Pears & Yumminess, Oh My (Vaudreuil)
Sweet, juicy and delicious fruit is Mother Nature’s version of dessert. Of all the so-called healthy foods, fruit is probably the easiest to get your kids to eat. You’ll work with your youngsters to create two flavor-packed, fruit-based dishes, featuring light, tasty Apple & Pear Spinach Salad and a scrumptious Apple Pear Crisp for dessert. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Provigo le Marche 501, Boul. St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Cost: $9.00 per person Requires 24 hour advance registration (free for parent or caregiver)
Age: 2-6 years
Additional info: http://pccookingschool.ca
Expo for Kids: Geopoetics: From one ocean to another (Pointe-Claire)
This exhibition is the product of a partnership between the Stewart Hall Art Gallery and the Little Stew’Arts, consisting of groups of students from Marguerite-Bourgeoys elementary school. The project was inspired by artists Matt Shane and Jim Holyoak, who were in residence at the Art Gallery last April. The Little Stew’Arts take over the Kids’ Corner with paper murals illustrating the landscapes, wildlife and flora of Canada’s seven physiographic regions.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: 7-12 years
Additional Info: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/geopoetics-from-one-ocean-to-the-other/
Rocks and Minerals Workshop (Dorval)
Tectonic plates rub together, causing natural catastrophes and modeling the relief of our planet Earth. To understand these phenomena, children will learn about rocks and minerals!
Where: Dorval Library 1401 Lakeshore Dr. Dorval, QC H9S 2E5
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: free for library members $3.00 for non members
Age: 2-6 years
Additional info: http://biblioweb.ville.dorval.qc.ca/iguana/www.main.cls?surl=Dorval
Artsy Library: Caterpillars & Butterflies (Beaconsfield)
Create the life-cycle of a butterfly by using recycled materials
Where: Beaconsfield Library, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Beaconsfield, QC
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: free for library members registration required
Age: 6-12 years
Additional info: http://www.beaconsfield.ca/en/living-in-beaconsfield/upcoming-events/icalrepeat.detail/2017/09/17/1083/-/artsy-library-caterpillars-and-butterflies
Did you hear?
We are having another garage sale!
This one is going to knock your socks off.
Why you may ask.
Wait for it. ………
It is starting Friday September 15 at 9 o’clock and keep going till 7.
Yes you read right.
Starting Friday.
And will keep continuing on Saturday from 9 till 5
2080 des Sables St.Lazare J7T 2C6
As always at ONCE LOVES TOYS our goal is to help make your life easier.
We look forward to seeing you.
