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| Jul. 3, 2008 Thu. 3-7 pm |
Bake Sale, Plant Sale, Fish Pond - Emerald Links Golf. $5. Hosted by Knox United Church. |
| July - August |
Summer Camp Guide - Osgoode-Rideau Recreation Programs
has an online directory for camps at local community centres, pools, schools and parks. |
| July 4, 2008 Fri. 8 pm |
"Naan Bread" - Watson's Mill. Theatre production. $15 |
| Jul. 4-6, 2008 Fri. - Sun. |
Ontario family fishing weekend - No licence required all weekend! Fishing regulations. (Website) |
| Jul. 5, 2008 Sat. 8 - 12 noon |
Ontario family fishing weekend / Kids Fishing Derby - Taylor Park. First 120 children 4-12 get free fishing rod or tackle box from Osgoode Township Fish, Game & Conservation Club. (jeff.laniel@gmail.com 821-7956) |
| July 5, 2008 Sat. 11-3 pm |
Meet The Guide Dogs - 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North. Working guide dogs, demonstrations, tours, dogs in training! (Website 692-7777) |
| July 6, 2008 Sun. |
Dwyer Hill Riding Club Horse Show - Richmond Fairgrounds (Website) |
| July 7-8, 13-14 |
Auditions for Drama Performance - 5488 Osgoode Main St. (ages 30-70 for Nov. 7-15) (justjannie@rogers.com Isle in the River Review Theatre Company) |
| July 9, 2008 Wed. 2 pm |
Annual Metcalfe Charity Classic Golf Tournament - Metcalfe Golf and Country Club. Fundraiser for Township of Osgoode Care Centre. Tickets $65/$80 from 821-3673 or info@metcalfegolf.com. |
| July 10, 2008 Thu. 7 pm |
"DIY Shakespeare" - Dickinson Square. By Scott Florence. Outdoor theatre every Thursday in July. Pass the hat.
(Website) |
| July 11, 2008 Fri. 7-10 pm |
Beer Tasting & Jazz - Watson's Mill. 10 breweries, appetizers, draw, live music & dancing. $25. |
| July 12, 2008 Sat. 9 - 4 pm |
Hazardous Waste Collection - Ottawa Waste Facility, 4475 Trail Rd.
(tel: 3-1-1 ottawa.ca) |
| July 12 - 13, 2008 Sat.-Sun. |
Canada's National Horse Exhibition - Richmond Fairgrounds. (838-5553 Website) |
| July 12-13, 2008 Sat. - Sun. |
Canalfest - Merrickville. Historic interpresters, art & crafts, kids fishing derby, scavenger hunt, live entertainment. (613-269-3953) |
| July 13, 2008 Sun. |
Medieval Festival - The Kingdom of Osgoode Village. Sword fighting, boffer tournaments, weapons toss, merchants, blacksmith, children's activities, music, dance. (carey002@sympatico.ca, Website) |
| July 13, 2008 Sat. 1-3:30 pm |
Watson's Mill Milling Demonstrations - buy fresh-milled flour. |
| July 17, 2008 Thu. 7 pm |
"A Midsummer Nights Dream" - Dickinson Square. By Shakespeare Young Company. Outdoor theatre every Thursday in July. Pass the hat.
(Website) |
| July 18-20, 2008 Fri. 6pm - Sun. 5pm |
Kars Fair - Dog show, parade, Horse show, concerts, beer tent, Demolition Derby, BBQ's, food 8am, midway to 11pm. (Website) |
| July 20, 2008 Sun. 1 pm |
Demolition Derby - Kars Rec. Centre. Come early for a good seat. Buy tickets to compete in 4-cyl heat and Figure-8! Register: Website or 489-3875. |
| July 18 - 20, 2008 Fri. - Sun. |
Kars Fair - Kars R.A. Centre. Horse show, dog show. (Website) |
| July 20, 2008 Sun. |
Dwyer Hill Riding Club Horse Show - Richmond Fairgrounds (Website) |
| July 20, 2008 Sun. 10am - 2pm |
"A Day in the Past" Antique Car Show & Outdoor Quilt Sale - Osgoode Community Centre & Seniors Peace Park, Lace-making, weaving. (826-1243) |
| July 21, 2008 Mon. 10:30 am |
Ontario Municipal Board Preconference Hearing - Keefer Room, 110 Laurier Ave. Minto appeal of City of Ottawa refusal to ammend Official Plan, Manotick Secondary Plan. (Website) |
| July 21-25, 2008 Mon.-Fri. 9:30-3:30 |
"Mini-Wheats" Summer Camp - Watson's Mill
(Reg: 692-6455) |
| July 24, 2008 Thu. 7 pm |
"Romeo and Juliet" - Dickinson Square. By A Company of Fools. Outdoor theatre every Thursday in July. Pass the hat.
(Website) |
| July 27, 2008 Sun. 8 am - 4 pm |
Burritt's Rapids Summer Festival - Pancakes and Church service at Lock Station, children's fish derby, face painting, relay races, scavenger hunt, canoe rally. Horseshoes, art, food tent. By BRCA and Kemptville Rotary. |
| July 31, 2008 Thu. 7 - 8 pm |
"Stories for a Summer Night" - Dickinson Square. By Katherine Grier. Outdoor theatre every Thursday in July. Pass the hat.
(Website) |
| Aug. 6, 2008 Wed. 7 - 9 pm |
Twilight Ghost Stories - Watson's Mill |
| Aug. 9, 2008 Sat. |
33rd Annual Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat Show - Long Island Locks. (Website) |
| Aug. 10, 2008 Sat. 1 - 3 pm |
Watson's Mill Milling Demonstrations - buy fresh-milled flour. |
| Aug. 11-15, 2008 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 - 3:30 |
"Mini-Wheats" Summer Camp - Watson's Mill
(Reg: 692-6455) |
| Aug. 14-24, 2008 Thu. - Sun. |
Ottawa SuperEx - Lansdowne Park (Website) |
| Aug. 15, 2008 Fri. 7 - 10 pm |
Wine Tasting - Watson's Mill |
| Aug. 17, 2008 Sun. |
Dwyer Hill Riding Club Horse Show - Richmond Fairgrounds (Website) |
| Aug. 17, 2008 Sun. 12 - 3:30 pm |
Garden Party & Tea - 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North. Tea & scones, live music. Fundraiser for Guide Dogs. (692-7777) |
| Aug. 27, 2008 Wed. 11 - 3 pm |
Meet The Guide Dogs - 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North. Working guide dogs, demonstrations, tours, dogs in training! (Website 692-7777) |
| Aug. 28, 2008 Thu. |
Osgoode Ward Volunteer Appreciation Awards & Corn Roast - Vernon Community Centre. Nominations to: Florence.Moffatt@ottawa.ca |
| Sep. 6, 2008 Sat. |
Beth Palmer Open - Fundraiser for cancer treatment and research. (Website) |
| Sep. 6, 2008 Sat. 9:30 am |
Plant Sale - Watson's Mill. Perrenials from the Manotick Horticultural Society. |
| Sep. 7, 2008 Sat. 1 - 3 pm |
Watson's Mill Milling Demonstrations - buy fresh-milled flour. |
| Sep. 14, 2008 Sun. 9:30 - 2 pm |
Guide Dog Run Motorcycle Ride - 4120 Rideau Valley Dr N. Charity Motorcycle` Ride, all brands welcome, 200-km. $15 (Website 692-7777) |
| Sep. 14, 2008 Sun. 11 - 3 pm |
Bird Show - Watson's Mill. |
| Sep. 15, 2008 Mon. 1 pm |
Golf Tournament for Guide Dogs - Rideau View Country Club, 6044 Rideau Valley Dr. N.
[map] $160. Fundraiser for Guide Dogs. (692-7777) |
| Sep. 18 - 21, 2008 Sat. 10 am - 4 pm |
Richmond Fair - Richmond Community Centre. $2-$8, Thu. free. Free car draw. (838-3420 richfair@storm.ca) |
| Sep. 28, 2008 Sun. 2 - 4 pm |
Fashion Show - Watson's Mill. By NIN Boutique. |
| Oct. 2 - 5, 2008 Thu. - Sun. |
Metcalfe Fair - Metcalfe Fairgrounds (821-0591 metfair@bellnet.ca) |
| Oct. 12, 2008 Sat. 1 - 3 pm |
Watson's Mill Milling Demonstrations - buy fresh-milled flour. |
| Oct. 25, 2008 Sat. 11-3 pm |
Haunted Harvest Festival - Watson's Mill. Village festival a celebration of autumn. |
| Oct. 25 - 26, 2008 Sat.-Sun. |
Ottawa Give-Away Weekend - City of Ottawa. Put items at curb, labelled "FREE". (Website) |
| Oct. 31, 2008 Friday |
HALLOWEEN |
| Nov. 1, 2008 Sat. 7-10 pm |
Paranormal Investigation - Watson's Mill. |
| Nov. 7-9, 13-15, 2008 8 pm Sun. 2 pm |
"Squabbles" - Osgoode Community Centre. Drama performance by the Isle in the River Review Theatre Company. $12/$10 *May 3 dinner/theatre $40 (860-1291) |
| Nov. 11, 2008 Tue. |
Remembrance Day - 90 years ago (1918) the first Armistice Day ceremony was held at Watson's Mill. |
| Nov. 22 - 23, 2008 Sat.-Sun. 10-3 pm |
Christmas Market - Watson's Mill. |
| Nov. 29 - 30, 2008 Sat.-Sun. 10-3 pm |
Christmas Market - Watson's Mill. |
| Dec. 6 - 7, 2008 Sat.-Sun. 10-3 pm |
Christmas Market - Watson's Mill. |
| Dec. 7, 2008 Sun. 4:30 |
Carols at Sunset - Watson's Mill. |
| Dec. 25, 2008 Thursday |
CHRISTMAS |
| 2009 |
Happy 150th Birthday, Manotick! (Website) |
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| REGULAR EVENTS |
| Mondays 9:30 - 11 am |
Osgoode Walking Club - Osgoode Community Centre |
| Mondays 1 - 2:30 pm |
Osgoode Outreach Playgroups - O-YA Centre. See Wednesday. |
| Mondays 7 - 9 pm |
Osgoode Women's Book Club - O-YA Centre. |
| 2nd Monday 7:30 pm |
Manotick Horticultural Society - RCMP Long Island Campground, Nicholl's Island Road (692-4436, 692-1575, rbelan1575@rogers.com) |
| 3rd Monday 8 pm |
North Gower Community Association - North Gower Community Centre |
| 2nd/4th/5th Mondays 7:30 - 9:30 pm |
Manotick Toamasters Int'l Club 8684 - Millers Oven (upstairs), 1137 Mill St.
[map] Visitors welcome. (821-0313) |
| Mon. & Wed. 9 - 10 am |
Kars Indoor Trippers - Oct.-June: Kars
Rec. Centre. Walking club October to June, free. (489-2291
patdeclerq@kars.ca) |
| Mon. & Wed. 9:30 - 11 am |
Greely Walking Club - Greely Community Centre |
| Mon. & Fri. 10:30 - 11:30am |
Manotick Gotta Walk - Manotick Arena (Sonia Mortimer 692-3137) |
| Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm |
Darts - Manotick
Legion (Sam Marini 692-4396) |
| Tuesdays 9:30 am |
Krazy Kookers - St.
James Anglican Church, Manotick (Rideau
Seniors' Centre 692-4697) |
| Tuesdays 7:30 am |
South Ottawa Business Referral Exchange - Broadway Bar &
Grill, Riverside South. (826-3222) |
| Tuesdays 10 - 11 am |
Richmond Walking Club - Richmond Community Centre upstairs. |
| Tuesdays 6:45 pm |
Kids 'PJ' Story time - North
Gower Library (Call for details 489-3909) |
| Tuesdays am |
Kids Playgroup - Kars R.A. Centre. (489-2164) |
| 1st Tuesday 7.30 pm |
Manotick Art Association - St.
James Anglican Church, Manotick |
| 1st, 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm |
Kiwanis Club of Manotick - Manotick
United Church. Visitors welcome. |
| 2nd Tuesday 8 pm |
Manotick Amateur Radio Group - Fire hall just south of
Manotick. |
| 2nd, 4th Tuesday 7 pm |
Manotick Lions, District A4, Zone 13 South - Carleton Lodge |
| 3rd Tuesday 7:30 pm |
Osgoode Village Community Association - Various locations |
| Wednesdays 10 - 11 am |
North Gower Happy Hoofers - (580-6744 x 26173) |
| Wednesdays 10:30 am |
Kids Drop-in Story time -
North Gower Library (Call for details 489-3909) |
| Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30 pm |
Scottish Country Dancing - Osgoode Community Centre. (826-2801) |
| Wednesdays 12:30 pm |
Rideau Quilting Queens - St. Leonard's Parish Hall (rseniors@magma.ca 692-4697) |
| Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm |
Open Gym - Manotick Public School.
A drop-in gym for children 9 to 12. $2 visit (580-2424 Denise Bellingham, City of Ottawa) |
| Wednesdays 7:30 pm |
Euchre - Kars R.A. $5.
Fundraiser for CHEO. (Pandora 489-0504) |
| Wednesdays 7:30 am |
Business Networking Meeting - Emerald Links Golf Course.
Cost $9 (mcleanpub@sympatico.ca (826-3222) |
| Wednesdays 9 - 11 am |
Osgoode Outreach Playgroups - O-YA Centre. See Monday. |
| 1st Wednesday 9:30 am |
Ottawa-Rideau Valley Probus Club - St. James Anglican Church (692-6300 bsawyer_ca@yahoo.com) |
| 1st Wednesday |
Greely Gardeners Club - (821-1847) |
| 1st, 3rd Wednesday |
Rideau Friendship Club - North
Gower Community Centre. Potluck lunch, draws. New members welcome. Jerome Jodoin 823-5723 |
| 3rd Wednesday |
Rideau Township Historical Society |
| 3rd Wednesday 7 pm |
Osgoode Garden Club - Osgoode Community Centre |
| 3rd Wednesday 10:15 - Noon |
Osgoode Alzheimer Support Group - Osgoode Home Support office (821-1101) |
| 4th Wednesday 7 pm |
Manotick Public School Advisory Council - Parents and the public welcome. |
| Thursdays 10:15 - 11 am |
Toddlertime -
Manotick Library. Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent, caregiver. (692-3854 Website) |
| Thursdays 11.15 - 11:45 am |
Drop in Story Time -
Manotick Library. Stories, songs & rhymes for kids 3-6. (692-3854 Website) |
| Thursdays 6:45 pm |
Bingo - Osgoode Legion, 3284 Sunstrum St. (826-2777) |
| Thursdays 7 - 9:30pm |
Army Cadet Program - Kars R.A.
Centre (was in Manotick Legion) |
| Thursdays 11 am - noon |
Richmond Walking Club - Richmond Community Centre upstairs. |
| 2nd Thursday 7:30pm |
Riverview Community Centre meetings - Riverside
South (822-1503) |
| 2nd Thursday 7:30pm |
Stroke Survivors Association of Ottawa - Our Lady of Fatima Church Hall, Woodroffe/Richmond Rd. 11:30-1:30 pm (237-0650) |
| 2nd Thursday 7:30pm |
Manotick Book Club - Manotick Library. Talk about a book from the reading list. |
| Fridays 10 am |
Manotick Cultured Purls - Hyfield Place, 5581 Dr. Leach Drive. Share knitting & friendship (Terry Watson 692-4697) |
| Fridays 7 pm |
Teen Dinner & a Movie - Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA) for teens ages 12 - 18. |
| Fridays |
Recovery Celebration gatherings - Manotick United Church. Music, recovery teachings, meeting in Small group for spiritual growth and freedom from addictive or dysfunctional behavior. (w.allin@sympatico.ca) |
| Fridays 10 - 11 am |
Kids Story & Craft Hour - 0-6 years, Kars
R.A. (Shelley Morphy 596-5626) |
| 2nd Fridays 2 pm |
Puppy Fostering Information Session - Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Learn about the guide dog fostering program. Registration required. (guidedogspr@sympatico.ca, 692-7777) |
| 4th Fridays 8 - midnight |
Ole Tyme Music & Dance - Osgoode Community Centre $6, musicians free.
(826-2566, 258-7679, 224-9888 ritaannette@sympatico.ca) |
| Saturdays Fall 9 am - 1 pm |
South Gower Crafter market - South Gower Bingo Theatre. Crafts, Baked goods, gifts. Free. Tables $10 (248-1255) |
| 1st, 3rd Sunday 1 pm |
Manotick Euchre Club - Jockvale Heritage School (692-4122, 692-3243) |
| * Summer Only |
| Daily * 10 - 5 pm |
Watson's Mill & Tours - Historic working grist mill, museum, bread, flour. May 3-Oct. 14 (watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Saturday * 8 am - noon |
Metcalfe Farmers Market - Metcalfe Fairgrounds, food,, plants, clothing, art, crafts, furniture. (May 3 - Oct. 18) |
| Saturday * 8:30am - 1pm |
North Gower Farmers Market - 2155 Roger Stevens Dr., North Gower. (May 31 - Oct 11) |
Thursday * 2 - 7 pm
Sunday * 8 am - 3 pm |
Ottawa Farmers Market - Lansdowne Park, 945 Bank St. (Holmwood Ave. during Ottawa Ex) Local fresh food & crafts (Jul.-Oct.) |
| Monday * 7 pm |
Barbeque & Cruise Night - Manotick Mews. Classic cars, fundraiser for K911 Dog Rescue |