For 34 years, the Canadian Federation of University Women, South Shore branch, has managed to gather together over 100,000 used books (French and English) to raise money for college scholarships and other good deeds. The softcover ($1) or hardcover ($2) tomes are sorted into 30 subject areas and are fairly new and popular books. There is a boutique area with top notch, or interesting or rare books.

Location:   St Barnabas Anglican Church
95 Lorne Avenue,  Saint Lambert
Tel: 450-672-1324
Hours: Wednesday August 13 from 5-9pm; Thursday August 14 from 3-9 pm and Friday August 15 from 9am-8pm

Often it’s too hot to cook in the summer and there’s nothing easier than laying out a whole spread of cold cuts and letting everyone make their own dinner. Zytynsky’s Deli is my favorite. How can you beat 3 generations of tradition found at this 88-year-old shop? The most popular sellers are their old-fashioned smoked meat (still made by hand in the time-honoured tradition), old-fashioned ham, knockwurst and kobassa. You will note, that their wonderful blend of seasonings is less salty than most others around town.
Do try their delicious homemade pyrohy (pierogi) filled with cottage cheese and potato, cheddar cheese and potato, sauerkraut at $5.75/dozen or cabbage rolls at $6.50/lb, kapusta, red cabbage salad and tripe soup. Frozen pierogies by Supreme are a real deal here, three bags for $9.99 and amongst the groceries: pickeld yellow peppers, 7 kinds of pickles, including red pepper and onions and sour cherries. Remember this: After you buy 10 sandwiches here, the 11th is on the house.
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Location: 3350 Beaubien East
corner: 12th Ave.
Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4 (summer Sat 9-2)
Phone: 514-722-0826

Ko Maternity has made commitment to acting socially responsible. The clothing is made right here in Montreal (sweatshop free) without gas and transportation either. The fashionable styles at very affordable prices can be worn long after your pregnancy is over. As well, for every purchase that you make, 6% of that amount is donated to a local charity that helps women in times of need.

Location: 58 Ave des Pins East
Corner: St-Dominique
Tel: 514-849-7358
Hours: Tues & Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 12-9, Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5