So excited to be talking with Laura Casella on Global New Morning on Thursday May 18th at the Marche de L’ouest about some upcoming events taking place in the West Island!
2nd Annual 5km Walkathon in support of the Lakeshore Hospital Foundation
2nd Family Walkathon! Join us and emcee Cousin Vinny MTL on Sunday, June 4, at Centennial Park in DDO for a family-friendly event, all while raising funds for a good cause! Proceeds will help support mental health services at Lakeshore General Hospital. Purchase your tickets today – fondationlakeshore.ca/walkathon
Where: Centennial Park, 3000 Lake Road, DDO
Time: 10am
Ages: All ages
Cost: Various Fees
Additional Info: https://fondationlakeshore.ca/walkathon/
Kirkland Day
BBQ & Refreshments • Inflatables • Entertainment • Fireworks
June 10th, 2023
Des Bénévoles Park (18180 Elkas Blvd.)
SCHEDULE
Free access to all activities
12:00 – 16:00
Pre-registration for the Library Summer Reading Club
Booths and activities offered by community groups
12:00 – 19:00
- Performances on the stage : Morgan Weinmeister, Tim Walsh, Josh Adams, Ambiance Prestige, Tony Teti, Glenn Miller & Keith Ford
- Games and inflatables
- Face painting
- Electric train
- Street Artists Animations (13:00 – 17:00)
12:00 – 21:30
- BBQ, food stands, refreshments, beer and cocktails ($)
On the main stage
19:45 – Opening act
- Jordan SugarIndie Pop Rising Star
20:30 – Main act
- Brittany KennelIn a style that mixes modern country and vintage rock,
Brittany could be described as the Sheryl Crow of Quebec.
The only Canadian to have participated in The Voice
in the United States, the singer-songwriter
has also shared the stage with renowned
new country artists such as Maren Morris
and Carly Pearce.
22:00
- Fireworks
Where: Des Benevoles park, 18180 Elkas, Kirkland
Time: 12pm
Cost: Free entrance- fee for food, etc
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.ville.kirkland.qc.ca/culture-and-recreation/events/kirkland-day
Plaza Pointe Claire Celebrates 65 yrs!
Antique Car Show and retro bands hosted by Antique Plaza Vintage Rendez Vous Shop starts at 10am to the evening.
Father’s Day Fun hosted by Manoman Men’s Boutique. Putting contest. raffle, etc.
Where: Plaza Pointe Claire, 269 Boul St. Jean
Time: 10am
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1410384826387900
Starting June 15th to 18th to celebrate the 65th Anniversary the Carnival will be in town! Rides, games, snacks and so much more. Will be set up in the parking lot. Fun for the whole family!
More Details to come!
West Island Blues Festival
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the West Island Blues Fest! 2 free concerts, and a community of blues-lovers raising funds for West Island organizations. Proceeds will be donated to @wibcamontrealnpo, @rfoi_wiws, @literacy_unlimited, Action Jeunesse de l’Ouest-de-l’île(AJOI), and @centrebienvenue.
Free shows:
Saturday, July 8, from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Dollard des Ormeaux Park (12,000 de Salaberry Boulevard – in front of the DDO Civic Centre)
Saturday, September 9 from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in Pointe-Claire Village (at the corner of Lakeshore Avenue and Cartier Avenue)