Dr. Oliver Jones Golf Tournament
Montrealers are invited to join Dr. Oliver Jones at the Atlantide Golf Course 2201 Blvd. Don Quichotte, Notre-Dame-L’Ile-Perrot on Friday August 14, j for a grand golf tournament.
It promises to be day of fun and excitement with a variety of contests to test the skills or the lack of skills of participants. Registration at 10am and tee-off time 12:30pm. This is a fundraising event for Union United church building project.For registration www.unionunitedchurchmtl.ca, (514) 932-8731, or www.golfatlantide.com
Barbados House at Angrignon
Barbados House invites you to its summer throwback picnic at Angrignon Park, Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until sunset. Why not bring your picnic basket and spend a day with good food, family and friends? There will be games for all ages and plenty of fun.
Bus Trip to Watertown
On Saturday, July 11 there will be a bus trip to Watertown, NY, for a fee of $45. Departure from Van Horne Shopping Centre at 7 a.m. sharp. Drop-offs at Fairview Shopping Centre and Lionel-Groulx Metro station upon return. For info Madge 514-341-3803.
Lodge Brothers Summer Events
Join Lodge Brothers for a picnic on Saturday July 11 at Angrignon Park LaSalle.
This would be a free event. Then for their BBQ on Saturday August 15 also at Angrignon Park LaSalle. It would be $10 per person. This would be a day of fun and enjoyment for the entire family.
For info Fitz (514) 487-7698, O.J (514) 488-8554, Kenny (514) 419-0786 or Jubal 514 488-0499.
Koala Readings
Maguy Métellus and H. Nigel Thomas will co-host the monthly Kola Readings/Lectures Kola on Monday July 13 from 7 to 9 pm at 2741 Notre-Dame West. Invited guests will be Hugh Hazelton, Sabine “Manmzèl Yémaya” Monpierre, Fabrice Koffy, N Oji Mzilikazi and Nigel Thomas. Open mic also.
For info (450) 465 5209 or thomasnigelh@gmail.com
Central Boyz Family Picnic
Central Boyz is organizing a family picnic on July 25 at Le Parc National Yamaska (Roxton Pound) located in the Eastern Townships. Transportation will be provided by school bus for people for $25. The bus leaves Victoria and Van Horne Mall in CDN at 9 am and Dollard and Newman in LaSalle at 9:30 a.m. Return at 6pm
Info: Grant (514) 364-3812, Urich (438) 937-4896 or Norma (514) 363-1023.
MCSO annual Block-O
A line up of some of Montreal’s most exciting performer will be LaSalle on Saturday and Sunday July 25-26 to join Montreal Caribbean Social Organization (MCSO) for its 4th Annual Family Day Event, at 7401 Newman Blvd. from 11am to 11pm.
Live entertainment on the main stage from Mello G, Jah Cutta, JoJoe, Julian McIntosh Martin Albino, Pete Douglas, Perfection, Spivey and more. MCs Howard Stretch Carr and DJ Foot. The show will be Live to air from 1:30pm at CKVL 100.1FM
The day will also include food in plentiful supply with BBQ tents and Caribbean dishes all supplemented by an ample bar.
The children will enjoy the Kiddies Corner and the free hot dogs for kids 6 years old & under from 12-1pm.
The After Party is at MCSO Hall on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 starting at 11pm. Admission tickets for Cultural Day only $5. Info MCSO (514) 364-5113.
Book Sale
The South Shore University Women’s Club will hold its 41sth Annual Fundraising Book Sale at St. Barnabas Church, 95 Lorne J4P 2G7, St. Lambert on:
Wednesday, August 5, Thursday August 6, and Friday August 7, from 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, August 8, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Profits from this sale will provide scholarships for women going to University.
There are thousands of books to choose from, nearly new and used, in French and English.
Tea with LEAP
Join the women of LEAP (Lifestyle Empowerment Advancement Program) on Saturday September 12, from 2pm at 6767 Cote Des Neiges. Prizes for the best shoes, hats and lots of giveaways. Admission will be $20 For info (514) 952-2741 or (514) 572-4724
Tun Up in the West Island
Some of Montreal’s top deejays will be at Pine Beach Citizen Association, 1510 Herron Road, Dorval on Saturday, July 25, for “Tun Up; Di Dancehall Experience.”
Big on the bill will be Nemesis, Fire T, Platinum Sound, DJ Etienne and others.
This is a presentation of Lady Taurus and Triple AAA Ent.
SVG Family Picnic on July 18
The St. Vincent & the Grenadines Association of Montreal Inc. will be hosting their annual Family Picnic at Browns Bay, 1000 Islands, Ontario, on Saturday, July 18, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to 1000 Islands. Buses leave Plamondon Metro station/Van Horne exit @ Victoria at 7:30 a.m. sharp and depart 1000 islands at 6 p.m. sharp!
So You Want To Dance?
On Saturday, August 8, at CEGEP Andre-Laurendeau, join DJ 610, DJ Nicholas, Mr. Desmond and King Papa Rocky for the big people party, “So You Want To Dance.” From 9 p.m. until… For info 514-293-3488.
T&T Independence
The music and culture of Trinidad and Tobago will be at the forefront at Caribbean Paradise, 8080 Newman in LaSalle, on Saturday August 29, from 6 p.m. This show and dance will be a celebration of Trinidad & Tobago 53rd Anniversary of Independence.
Performances by Sheryl, Evelyn, Lady B, Nato, Lady Paul, Ezra and others. Music by DJ 610 and DJ Jerry. For info 514-363-8080 or 438-937-1924.