Around the Towns

LAUGHTER WORKSHOP IN CSL
 A laughter workshop takes place Thursday, January 28 at 2 p.m. at the Eleanor London Library in Côte St. Luc. The workshop, according to a library announcement, will enable participants to “enjoy the health benefits of a hearty laugh.” The workshop is led by Pam Wener. Tickets are $3. For more information, call 514-485-6900.

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HAMPSTEAD WINTER PROGRAMS
The town’s winter programs for children and teens began this week at the Adessky Community Centre for up to 10 weeks, and includes programs as Music and Movement, Sing Me A Story, The Secrets of Magic, Cooking for Kids, Belly Dancing, Kyokushin Karate and others. For more information, call 514-369-8260.

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UPCOMING MOWEST EVENTS
The Town Of Montreal West announced three upcoming special events. The annual winter carnival takes place 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 at Davies Park and the town hall, 50 Westminster South. Admission is free. March Break Madness takes place March 1 - 5, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at Montreal West’s community centre. The Cotton Tail party takes place Sunday, March 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at town hall. Tickets are on sale in advance as of March 1 at the community centre. The cost is $5 in advance or $7 at the door.
— Joel Goldenberg

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Montreal dogs need your help!
The Companion Animal Adoption Centres of Quebec (CAACQ) is struggling to send unwanted Montreal dogs to Ontario where they find loving homes. CAACQ founder Johanne Tassé is appealing to generous readers of The Suburban and members of the business community to help provide resources to save the dogs, many of whom had previously been put down by the Montreal SPCA’s previous administration. She is hoping to raise $15,000 this year to pay for the trips. Cash donations are encouraged to cover the gasoline and other expenses, but a real boost for the CAACQ would be the donation or lending of a cargo van in good condition to make the journey down the 401. From May 2008 to present, the group has sent 456 dogs to Ontario. The cost to transport one healthy dog to Ontario is roughly $47; the cost to euthanize that same animal is more than double. For more information, e-mail Tassé at info@caacq.ca.
— Dan Delmar