The Cote St. Luc Senior Men's Club is sponsoring a photo exhibit of the Twin Towers, starting in 1968 through that fateful day, commemorating the 7th anniversary of 9/11. Former New Yorker and current CSL resident, retired photojournalist Sid Burns will feature some of his pictures of the Twin Towers taken over the years. The exhibit takes place on 11 September, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Men's Club, in the Cote St. Luc Shopping Center on the 2nd floor. It is open to the public for the fee of "one or more non perishable items of food". The club is gathering the food for the Sun Youth Program.

Shaare Zedek Sisterhood's Opening Program featuring Master Chef Garen Blais, takes place on Wednesday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m., at the Shaare Zedek Congregation (5305 Rosedale Avenue corner Chester). Kosher wine tasting - Flavours of Honey - Sweet Treats - Sight and Smell of Flowers. The admission fee of $15 includes refreshments. For information, call 484-1122.

Many of us are concerned about the rising costs of energy and are anxious to know what practical alternatives are available.The Environmental Action Committee invites the citizens of Montreal West to presentations by: Alex Hill and Daphne Ferguson of Access Energie presentation on the benefits of solar energy for hot water and demonstrate how it is being integrated into the Benny Farm project. They will also discuss how you can take advantage of saving energy and money with the help of government incentives. Jeff Clarke, a Montreal West resident and President, of Enviroair Industries, will discuss geothermal energy: principles, how geothermal energy works and the availability of grants. The meeting will take place at Montreal West Town Hall, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m.

The Face à Face Listening and Intervention Centre will hold a 'Fitness For A Cause' Fundraising Event, on Saturday September 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be a fun filled day of fitness, while supporting a great cause. The event will take place at Studio Levitas Pilates and Dance (5122 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 102.) All of the proceeds raised from this event will be donated to Face à Face Outreach Programs.To obtain more information and to purchase tickets, call the Face à Face office at: (514) 934-4546 or visit their website at: www.faceafacehome.com

The West End Horticultural Society will be presenting "Gardens by moonlight", an exhibit of photographs by Linda Rutenberg, on September 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Crescent First Presbyterian Church (6225 Godfrey Avenue) in NDG. Admission is $5. All are welcome. For more information, call Mary at 514-489-0484.

The Universal Heart Choir, a new, non-denominational, inspirational choir is now accepting new members. No experience or audition required. Sections taught by ear. No fee. Ages 13 to 103. Come join this high-energy, spirit-filled experience! Wesley United Church, 5964 NDG Rd, Weds: 6:45 - 9:00. Visitors welcome: Sept 10th, 17th. Please give advance notice of attendance. Season will run: Sept.24th - Dec.17th. Registration deadline: Mon. Sept. 22nd . More info: Angela Zawada @ 457-4959 or email: a_sophiaz@yahoo.ca. Music, info @ www.intotheheartproject.com.

The Singing Circle in NDG is presently recruiting new participants.

Create harmonies and rhythms inspired by world music. Develop confidence in your voice, rhythm and musical ear. Dare to sing with all your heart, feel inspired and energized.These innovative workshops are stimulating and accessible to all. For more information contact Gabriela, byheart.parcoeur@yahoo.com or call 450- 674-817

The Jewish Public Library and the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre present Renata Witelson Hornstein in a book launch of her Holocaust memoirs, "A Tumultuous Journey: Horror, Hope and Happiness", on Thursday, September 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jewish Public Library, 5151 Côte Ste-Catherine Road. Free admission. Wine & cheese reception. To reserve, call (514) 345-6416. Information, call (514) 345-2627 ext. 3017 or visit www.jewishpubliclibrary.org.

Hornstein takes the reader on an exciting, educational and inspiring journey as she shares her life adventure with us in memory of the six million Jews and the many others that were slaughtered in the concentration camps during the Second World War. A PowerPoint presentation of family photographs will be shown.

The Jewish Public Library and YM-YWHA presents comedian Judy Batalion in “The Only Jew in the Village” on September 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Grover Auditorium, Ben Weider Jewish Community Centre, 5400 Westbury Avenue, Montreal. Cabaret setting. Introduction by CJAD radio host Dan Laxer, radio host of CJAD’s “Laxer Live”. Admission: $10 students and Jewish Public Library members, $15 others. For tickets and information call (514) 345-2627 ext. 3017 or the automated ticket line at (514) 345-6416 or visit www.jewishpubliclibrary.org.In The Only Jew in the Village, Montreal-born comedian/art historian Batalion tells stories of her life in London during her self-imposed exile from the Quebecois shtetl. Armed with Bialik-bred sensibilities, tastes, expectations, and attack-plans, Batalion relays how she braved years of the British aristocratic art world, the culturally-pernickety comedy industry, and the sauna at her local gym, set in the heart of one of Britain’s largest Muslim neighbourhoods.The Only Jew in the Village is a 40-minute stand-up and storytelling show about Jewish identity, adulthood, difference, and how Batalion came to understand Ben Gurion’s famous remark that anyone crazy enough to call themselves a Jew, must be. The themes running through the show include: coming of age in an age that can be rather unbecoming, anti-Semitism, risk-taking, the 'survival gene' passed on between generations of Jewish women, and home and the achingly ambivalent experience of it.

On Friday, September 19, the NDG Senior Citizens’ Council will be holding its 15th annual Rock-A-Thon fundraiser, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Similar to a walk-a-thon, it will feature volunteer “Rockers” rocking in rocking chairs to help raise money for the Council’s programs for seniors living in NDG and Montreal West. All funds raised at Rock-A-Thon will go towards supporting existing services. Volunteers are always needed for Rock-A-Thon. Anyone interested in rocking or canvassing for the event is invited to call 514- 487-1311 and speak with Shari Polowin.

NDG Community Council needs volunteers to sell fresh fruits and vegetables at a Community Market on one (or more) of the following dates: September 13th, 20th or 27th. Also needed, volunteers to: set up/take down the market site and place signs announcing the market throughout the community. The goal is to make fruits and vegetables affordable to community members, particularly the most vulnerable. For further information, please contact Merissa Nudelman 514.967.6374