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EVENT ARCHIVE 2008
| Jan. 1, 2008 Tuesday |
Happy New Year! From all of us at The Manotick Directory! |
| Jan. 3, 2008 Thu. 5 - 8:30pm |
Blood Donor Clinic - North Gower Community Centre (Appointments: 1-888-236-6283 - Website) |
| Jan. 3, 2008 Thu. 7 pm |
Public Meeting for Coyote problem - Greely Community Centre. Report sightings to Doug.Thompson@Ottawa.ca 580-2490 (24hr) |
| Jan. 7, 2006
MWF 8:30, 9:45 am | Aquafit Classes - Exercise in the pool. Start anytime. Energetics Fitness (258-9519 Email) |
| Jan. 13-15 |
Auditions - "Move Over, Mrs. Markham" (Isle in the River Review Theatre Company 489-0306) |
| Jan. 14 |
Christmas tree pickup - regular garbage day. (Website) |
| Jan. 21, 2008 Mon. 7:30 pm |
Gabriel Goldard Reading - North Gower Library. Reading from his book "Jars of Nails" |
| Jan. 24, 2008 Thu. 3-6 pm, 6:30-? |
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee Meeting - Tudor Hall, 3750 N. Bowesville Rd. Minto’s subdivision & proposed amendments to the Secondary Plan. (City staff recommends approval. If a decision is not be reached by midnight, reconvenes Fri. 9:30 am, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave) Staff report | ourManotick.ca |
| Jan. 23, 25, 26, 27 Wed., Fri.-Sun. |
Greely Winter Carnival - Euchre, Poker, sleigh rides, meals, teen dances, shows, Dance featuring Ambush ( Greely Community Association) |
| Jan. 25, 2008 Fri. pm | Ole Tyme Music & Dance - Osgoode Community Center. $6 Musicians with instruments free! (826-2566, 258-7679, 224-9888) |
| Jan. 25-27, 2008 Fri. - Sun. |
Shiverfest - Manotick village. Free skating, Shinny, bon fires, kids events, pancake breakfast, sleigh rides, tobogganing, talent show, Murder Mystery dinner & dance. Website |
| Jan. 25-27, 2008 Fri. - Sat. |
"Ice Storm 98" - Vernon Rec Centre. Movie night, snow sculptures, pancake breakfast, euchre, sledding, sleigh rides and bonfire, dinner dance.
(580-2490) |
| Jan. 30, 2008 Wed. 7 pm |
Rural Summit II public meeting - Richmond Legion, 6430 Otter St. About rural issues in the City of Ottawa (see Apr. 5) |
| Jan. 31, 2008 Thu. 7-9 pm |
Kindergarten Information Night - Manotick Public School. |
| Feb. 1-2, 2008 Fri. - Sat. |
North Gower Winter Carnival - North Gower Community Centre. Skating, Snowmobile/car rally, sleigh rides, golf toboggan race, ice/ball hockey, pancake breakfast, dinner, movie night. Website |
| Feb. 5, 2008 Tue. 5-7 pm |
Annual Pancake Supper - Metcalfe Anglican Church $5 |
| Feb. 6, 2008 Wed. 7 pm |
Alpha Marriage Course - Parkway Road Pentecostal Church, Greely. Questions about God? Want some answers? 9 weeks (821-1056) |
| Feb. 7-10, 14-17 Thu.-Sun. |
Osgoode Village Winter Carnival - Osgoode Community Centre - Hockey, pancakes, euchre, O-Ya Snowbowl, spaghetti dinner, bingo, dinner/silent auction, snowball, cribbage, car rally, skating |
| Feb. 9, 2008 Sat.4:30 - 7 pm |
Osgoode St. Paul's Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Royal Canadian Legion, 3284 Sunstrum St., Osgoode. Supports St. Paul's $9,$4.50,under 5 free (826-2543) |
| February |
Puppy Fostering Information - Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Fundraising merchandise for Valentine's Day: chocolates, beanie babies, Guide Dogs merchandise, gift cards, etc.
(guidedogspr@sympatico.ca, 692-7777) |
| Feb. 14, 2008 Thu. | Happy Valentine's Day |
| Feb. 15-16 Fri.-Sat. |
Kars Winter Carnival - Kars RA.
Queen & Princess contest. Pancake breakfast, demolition derby, Ambush Sweetheart Dance
(Website 826-0890 karscra@yahoo.ca) |
| Feb. 16, 2008 Sat. |
Special Olympic Winter Games - Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Cross-country skiing, snowshoe, triathlon, skating, dog sled demonstration. (580-2490) |
| Feb. 15-17 Fri.-Sun. |
Kenmore Winter Carnival - Snow scultures, skate, show, shinney, ringette, euchre, sleigh rides, tobogganing, Sun. carnival supper $5/$3 |
| Feb. 18, 2008 Mon. |
Family Day in Ontario - 3rd Monday in February (Website | Canadian Holidays) |
| Feb. 19, 2008 Tue. 7 pm |
Evening Family Story Time -
Manotick Library. Stories for young children. (692-3854 Website) |
| Feb. 21, 2008 Thu. 7-9 pm |
Public Meeting - Manotick Public School. Proposed Official Plan Amendment shopping centre at River Rd and Mitch Owens. (580-2424 x 27816, ottawa.ca) |
| Feb. 22, 2008 Fri. 8-12 pm |
Ole Tyme Music & Club Dance - Osgoode Community Centre $6 (musicians free) 4th Fridays
(826-2566, 258-7679, 224-9888 ritaannette@sympatico.ca) |
| Feb. 23, 2008 Sat. 8 pm | Yuk Yuk's Comedy Night & Dance - Greely Community Centre $25 supports Metcalfe & District Hockey Assoc. (821-5933 cathy@metcalfejets.ca) |
| Feb. 24, 2008 Sun. 4:30 - 6:30pm |
Spaghetti Dinner - St. Andrew's United Church. Metcalfe. $10,$5, free under 5 (821-0531) |
| Mar. 4, 2008 Tue. 5-8 pm |
Jockvale Road Open House #2 - Stonebridge Golf Club, 68 Hawktree Ridge. Proposed road widening, environmental assessment study. |
| Mar. 4, 2008 Tue. 7 pm |
Manotick Public Meeting - Manotick Arena. Development overview by West Manotick Community Association. |
| Mar. 5, 2008 Wed. 7-9 pm |
Trees Ontario Landowner Workshop - Ferguson Forest Centre. Learn about financial and tax programs. (692-3571 x 1124 dan.cooper@rvca.ca) |
| Mar. 5, 2008 Wed. 7:45 pm |
Natural Turf Management - Larkin House. Sponsored by Barrhaven Garden Club. $3 (825-4257) |
| Mar. 8, 2008 Sat. 6 pm |
Kars Fair Horse Show Dinner-Dance - Kars Rec Centre. Roast beef, live music, silent auction. (826-0053) |
| Mar. 8, 2008 Sat. | International Women's Day |
| Mar. 13, 2008 Thu. 7-8:30 pm |
"Is it normal Memory Loss?" - Manotick Arena. Public information meeting about dementia and alzheimers. (523-4004) |
| Mar. 10-14, 2008 |
School holiday: March break - (Schools Directory) |
| Mar. 14, 2006 Fri. 2-7 pm |
Blood Donor Clinic - Jack May Pontiac. Giving someone their life back! (Appointments: 1-888-236-6283 - Website) |
| Mar. 18, 2008 Tue. 7 pm | Presentation: The Future of Food - Barrhaven Fellowship Church. Soup and Chili. Community supported agrictulture (CSA) and local food. (692-3828) |
| Mar. 17 - 19, 2008 Tue. - Thu. |
Ottawa Valley Farm Show - Landsdowne Park. (Website) |
| Mar. 19, 2008 Wed. 6:30 pm |
Rideau Chamber of Commerce Awards Night - Carleton Golf & Golf Club. Speaker: Derrick Moodie, City of Ottawa Rural Affairs. Entertainment, Hors d'Oeuvres. $15 - all welcome. (info@rideauchamber.com) |
| Mar. 21 - 23, 2008 |
Easter |
| Mar. 26, Apr. 2, 2008 Wed. 9 - Noon |
55+ Alive Driver Training - $25. Rideau Seniors' Centre |
| Mar. 28 - 29, 2008 Fri. - Sat. |
Gene-O-Rama - Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr.
[map] Ontario Genealogical Society (Ottawa) & Ottawa Public Library (Website, conference@ogsottawa.on.ca) |
| Mar. 29, 2008 Sat. 9 - 4 pm |
Hazardous Waste Collection - Ottawa Waste Facility, 4475 Trail Rd.
(tel: 3-1-1 ottawa.ca) |
| Mar. 29, 2008 Sat. 8-9 pm |
Earth Hour - Turn off your lights to participate. Sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund |
| Mar. 26 - 30, 2008 Wed-Sun 7:30 pm Sat-Sun 2 pm |
"Fiddler On The Roof" - Greely Community Centre. Musical by the Greely Players. $15/$10 (Website 821-4107) |
| Apr. 1, 2008 Tue. 6:30-8 pm |
Manotick Cooperative Nursery School registration - Manotick Arena. (registrar@campbell-hill.com) |
| Apr. 5, 2008 Sat. 9 am - 4 pm |
Rural Summit II - Confederation H.S., 1645 Woodroffe Ave. Register (required) at City of Ottawa or 3-1-1. |
| Apr. 5, 2008 Sat. 9am - 1 pm |
CPR/AED Course - Richmond Community Centre. Register: cpr@ottawa.ca 580-2424 x 32434
(ottawa.ca)
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| Apr. 5, 2008 Sat. | Food Bank Drive - Moncion's Independent Grocer and Robinson's Independent Grocer. Sponsored by Manotick Kiwanis. |
| Apr. 5, 2008 Sat. 5 pm |
Gourmet Dinner - St. Paul's Anglican Church. Menu: fruit/nut salad, pork tenderloin/black currant reduction, curried sweet potatoes, vegetables, cheesecakes. Jazz trio "Smokey Undertones". $25 489-2881 ) |
| Apr. 6, 2008 Sun. 2 pm |
Watson Mill AGM - Dickinson Carriage House. 5524 Dickinson St. |
| Apr. 7 | Flood Warnings have been issued for the Rideau Valley (Website) |
| Apr. 9 & 16, 2008 Wed. 9:30 - 12:30 pm |
Defensive Driving - $30. (rseniors@magma.ca 692-4697) |
| Apr. 11, 2008 Fri. pm | Ladies Night Out - Vernon Community Hall. Fundraiser for Psycho Social Oncology, Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre. Donations for auction. (821-2805) |
| Apr. 12, 2008 Sat. 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
Kars Annual Ham Supper - Kars R.A. Centre. $12/$5/free (Website) |
| Apr. 12, 2008 Sat. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Safe Boating Course - Moncion's Independent Grocer. Includes exam for operator card.
(Register with BoaterExam.com) |
| Apr. 12, 2008 Sat. 1 pm |
Spring Tea & Art show - Historical Museum, Vernon. Featuring work of local artists and crafters. (821-4062) |
| Apr. 14, 2008 Mon. 7:30 pm |
Garden Photography presentation - RCMP camp, 415 Nicolls Is. Rd.
[map] $3 Manotick Horticulture Society (692-1575) |
| Apr. 16, 2008 Wed. 6:30 pm |
Landscaping "Trees" - Osgoode Community Centre (826-0906) |
| Apr. 17, 2008 Thu. 7-9 pm |
Landscaping "Escaping the Lawn" - (Details not provided) Register: 580-6744 x 15251 |
| Apr. 18, 2008 Fri. |
City of Ottawa Green Partnership - Deadline for funding application from community groups.
(ottawa.ca/green) |
| Apr. 18, 2008 Fri. 7:30 pm | New Beginnings - Ladies Night Out - 6556 Prince of Wales Dr. North Gower. Evening of fun, music and inspiration, with special guests. $10. (Terry.Watson@magma.ca 489-0104) |
| Apr. 19, 2007 Sat. 9 - 4pm | Household Hazardous Waste Collection - 2705 Stevenage Dr. (betw. Hawthorne & Russell Rd) |
| Apr. 18 - 19, 2008 Fri. 4:30-8 pm * Sat. 10-2pm |
Kars Used Book Sale - Huge book selection, talking books, VHS/DVD movies, bake sale. *Seniors hour Fri. 3:30. Fundraiser for "Help Lesotho". (489-0631) |
| Apr. 18 - 19, 2008 Fri. - Sat. |
Osgoode Trade and Home Show - Osgoode Community Centre. Organized by the Osgoode District Lions Club. (826 1248) |
| Apr. 19, 2008 Sat. | Spring Cleanup projects - (Website) |
| Apr. 19, 2008 Sat. 9:30-3 pm |
Donate Used Books, Spring Cleanup - Watson's Mill. Volunteers needed for Season Opening see May 3. (692-6455) |
| Apr. 19, 2008 Sat. 10-2 pm |
Richmond Spring Fling Craft Fair - St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Richmond |
| Apr. 19, 2008 Sat. 5 pm |
St. Paul's Anglican Church Dinner - Osgoode Legion. Gourmet dinner. 7 pm Smokey Undertones, jazz trio for dancing. Tickets $25: 489-2881 |
| Apr. 20, 2008 Sun. 5 pm |
Ham Dinner - Greely Community Centre. Organized by All Saints Anglican Church Tickets: 822-0884 |
| Apr. 23, 2008 Wed. | City Council vote on Manotick Sewage Pipe Councillors phone/email - Agriculture & Rural affairs Comm. Report - Ottawa Citizen Editorial |
| Apr. 26 2008 Sat. 7:30 pm |
Manotick Musicale - Manotick United Church. That's Entertainment Silent Auction & Refreshments $15 (Bev.Johnston@rideauseniors.ca 692-4697) |
| Apr. 26, 2008 Sat. 9-2 pm |
Annual Gigantic Greely Garage Sale - Greely Community Centre. $1/under 12 free. CHEO fundraiser. Donations Fri. (anitasnelgrove@yahoo.com 821-0447 Website) |
| Apr. 26, 2008 Sat. 10-4 pm |
Sheep to Socks - Osgoode Township Historical Museum. Watch carders, spinners, and knitting machines turn wool into socks. Free. |
| Apr. 28 - May 2 |
School holiday - Ottawa-Carleton (Schools Directory) |
| May 1, 2008 Thu. |
3rd Annual Shroomfest - Metcalfe Fairgrounds. "Men's Night Out" with dinner, entertainment. $25 Fundraiser. Tickets: 821-0531 |
| May 1, 2008 Thu. 6-9 pm |
Safe Boating Course - Moncion's Independent Grocer. Includes exam for operator card.
(Register with BoaterExam.com) |
| May 2 - 3, 2008 Fri. 5 - 9 pm Sat. 8 - noon |
Giant Spring Garage Sale - 8140 Victoria St, Metcalfe. Fundraiser for Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School (821-3196) |
| May 2 - 4, 2008 Fri.-Sun. 11-5 pm |
Manotick Art Show - Manotick Curling Centre. $2 (Website 692-6281) |
| May 2 - 4, 2008 8 pm Sun. 2 pm |
"Move Over, Mrs. Markham" - Osgoode Community Centre. Comedy from Isle in the River Review Theatre Company. $12/$10 *May 3 dinner/theatre $40 (860-1291) |
| May 3, 2008 Sat. 9-1 pm |
CPR/AED Course - North Gower Community Centre. Register: cpr@ottawa.ca 580-2424 x 32434
(ottawa.ca) |
| May 3, 2008 Sat. |
Ottawa Valley Light Horse Association Auction - Richmond (Website 257-1558) |
| May 3, 2008 Sat. |
Horse Show Dance - Kars R.A. Centre. Roast beef and auction. $20 (Website826-0053) |
| May 3, 2008 Sat. 11-2 pm |
Watson's Mill Season Opening - Barbeque, "Used Books", milling demos, fresh-milled flour. |
| May 4, 2008 Sun. 5-7:30 pm |
I.T.R. Theatre's 35th Anniversary - Osgoode Community Centre. Mix & Mingle for past & present members and volunteers. (dklang@jcis.ca 658-5415 Website) |
| May 6, 2008 Tue. 6:30 pm |
Rural Business Womens' Network Dinner - Metcalfe Golf & Country Club. [map] $25 in advance. (Website) |
| May 8 - 10, 2008 8 pm Sun. 2 pm |
"Move Over, Mrs. Markham" - Osgoode Community Centre. Comedy from Isle in the River Review Theatre Company. $12/$10 *May 3 dinner/theatre $40 (860-1291) |
| May 10, 2008 Sat. 8 am |
Annual Carleton Golf & Yacht Club Garage Sale - 6 km south of Manotick. (Website) |
| May 10, 2008 Sat. 7 am - 3 pm |
Richmond Community Garage Sale Day - Village of Richmond. Homes, schools, churches, and more throughout Richmond - 10 minutes away. Garage Sale Map (838-2407) |
| May 10, 2008 Sat. 8-2 pm | Spring BBQ - Osgoode Tire Sales, 2605 Stagecoch Rd. Bring your hot rods, motorcycles. Free hot dogs, drinks. Rundraiser for prostate cancer (Website) |
| May 10, 2008 Sat. 10 - 3 pm |
7th Annual Charity Auction - Greely Community Centre. Fundraiser for Our Lady of the Visitation Church
(marie.trojan@sympatico.ca) |
| May 12, 2008 Mon. 8:30am - 4pm |
Well Water Test Drop-off - Rideau Seniors' Centre Note new address: 1128 Mill St. Manotick.
Drop off any Thursday 8:30-noon Rideau-Goulbourn Client Service Centre. |
| May 12, 2008 Mon. 7:30am to 7pm. |
Well Water Test Drop-off - Burritt's Rapids General Store, 7 Grenville St. Drop off any Thursday 8:30-noon Rideau-Goulbourn Client Service Centre. |
| May 14, 2008 Wed. 5:30 pm - 9 pm | Public Meeting: Household Waste Plant CANCELLED - Greely Community Centre. New location found. (Emails: Anne-Marie.Fowler@ottawa.ca, w.janssens@orgaworld.nl) |
| May 15, 2008 Thu. 1 pm | Net Neutrality Protest - Parliament Hill. Stop traffic-shaping by Internet suppliers. Website |
| May 15, 2008 Thur. |
Spring Cleaning the Capital - 15th annual campaign - deadline for applications. (Website) |
| May 16, 2008 Sat. 10-4 pm |
RCMP Musical Ride - Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Fundraiser for the Metcalfe Fair. $6/$5/$2 (821-0591 metfair@bellnet.ca) |
| May 16 - 18, 2008 Fri. - Sun. |
Ottawa Fiddle & Stepdance Competition - Richmond Curling Club. Fundraising dance Friday. (Website) |
| May 2 - 19, 2008 |
Ottawa Tulip Festival |
| May 19, 2008 Monday |
Victoria Day - (holidays) |
| May 20, 2008 Tuesday |
Metcalfe Road Closure - Victoria Street bridge west of 8th Line Rd. for repairs & paving until end of July. Detours via Glen/Bruce Streets. [map] |
| May 24, 2008 Sat. 9 am - 12 pm |
Spring Plant Sale - Andrew Shields Park, off Old Prescott Road. Annuals and perennials by Greely Gardeners Group. (821-1847) |
| May 24, 2008 Sat. 9-12 pm |
Spring Plant Sale - Watson's Mill. By Manotick Horticultrual Society. |
| May 24, 2008 Sat. 8 - 12 pm |
Manotick Scouting Compost Sale - Watson's Mill. |
| May 25, 2008 Sun. 9:30am - 12:00pm |
Go For Guide Dogs Fundraising Dog Walk - Andrew Haydon Park, 3169 Carling Ave. Bring your dog and raise funds for guide dogs. Free (Website 692-7777) |
| May 27, 2008 Tue. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Net Neutrality Rally - Parliament Hill. Confirm attendance & info: Website |
| May 29, 2008 Thu. 12:30 - 2:30 pm | African Drumming workshop - O-YA Centre, Osgoode, every other Thursday.. by Derek DeBeer. |
| May 30, 2008 Fri. |
Seniors' Boat Cruise - Merrickville to Ottawa. By the Rideau Seniors' Centre (692-4697) |
| May 30, 2008 Fri. 10 am - 2 pm |
Food Aid Day - Ottawa City Hall. Barbeque, entertainment. celebrity cow-milking contest. Fundraiser to buy local beef for the Ottawa Food Bank. |
| May 30, 2008 Fri. 7 pm - Sat. 7 am | "Relay for Life" - Osgoode Township High School. Fundraiser. |
| May 31, 2008 Sat. 9 - 1 pm | Municipal Drain Information - Rideau Valley Conservation Centre, 3889 Rideau Valley Dr. Register in advance 692-3571 x 1100 debra.pratt@rvca.ca) |
| May 31, 2008 Sat. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Rural Settlement Strategy Workshop #3 - Confederation H.S., 1645 Woodroffe Ave (at Hunt Club). Register by May 28: ottawa.ca/beyondottawa2020 "Rural Settlement Strategy", phone 3-1-1, or email RSS_SRP@ottawa.ca (Info: 580-2424 x 21850 bruce.finlay@ottawa.ca) |
| May 31, 2008 Sat. 8:30 - 1 pm |
North Gower Farmers Market Opening - 2155 Roger Stevens Dr. The market opens for its 15th season. Free. (Website larry.orr@sympatico.ca) |
| May 31, 2008 Sat. 8 am - 5 pm |
Riverside South Garage Sale - (Website) |
| May 31, 2008 Sat. 7:30 pm |
"Melodies in May" - Osgoode Presbyterian Church, Vernon. Village Voices Women's Choir. Refreshments, draw. $10 (catgraham_59@yahoo.com Website) |
| May 29 - June 1 Thu. - Sun. |
Gloucester Fair - Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre, 4837 Albion Rd
[map]
(Website) |
| June 2, 2008
Mon. 1:30-3:30 pm, 5 - 7 pm |
Blood Donor Clinic - Jack May Pontiac. Appointments by phone: 1-888-236-6283 / 1-888-2-DONATE (Website) |
| June 4, 2008 Wed. 7 - 9 pm |
Controlling Insects without Pesticides - Greely Community Centre. Talk by entomologist Penny MacDonald. Free |
| June 5, 2008 Thu. |
Osgoode Township Male Choir Concert - Ottawa City Hall Annual fundraiser for choir. Tickets: 613-580-2490 or doug.thompson@ottawa.ca. |
| June 6, 2008
Fri. 5-8:30 pm |
Blood Donor Clinic - Riverview Community Centre. Appointments by phone: 1-888-236-6283 / 1-888-2-DONATE (Website) |
| June 6 - 8, 2008 Fri.-Sun. |
Dickinson Days - Manotick Village's annual celebration. Family fun throughout the village. Free. See the latest schedule. |
| June 7, 2008 Sat. |
Barrhaven Run - Fundraiser for Roger's House. 10k - 5k runs, 2.5k family walk, tot trot. (Website) |
| June 7, 2008 Sat. 2 - 4 pm |
Victorian Tea - Anglican Church Hall in Metcalfe. Hat required! $8. |
| June 7, 2008 Sat. 8 - Noon |
Osgoode Village Garage Sale - throughout the village. (Website) |
| June 7, 2008 Sat. 9am-1 pm |
CPR/AED Course - Osgoode High School. Register: cpr@ottawa.ca 580-2424 x 32434
(ottawa.ca) |
| Jun. 7, 2008 Sat. 2-4 pm |
Victorian Tea - Anglican Church Hall, Metcalfe. Wear a "HAT". $8 |
| June 7-8, 2008 Sat.-Sun. |
Ottawa Give-Away Weekend - City of Ottawa. Put items at curb, labelled "FREE". (Website) |
| June 7 - 8, 2008 Sat. 12:30, Sun. 3:30pm |
Pioneer Days - Watson's Mill. Grain milling demonstrations, museum, books. (692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| June 7 - 8, 2008 Sat.-Sun. |
Doors Open Ottawa - Historic and architecturally significant buildings open their doors to the public once-a-year. Free. |
| June 7 - 8, 2008 Sat.-Sun. 10-4 pm |
Guide Dogs - Doors Open Ottawa - 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North. We'll be open, participating in Doors Open Ottawa. Free (Website 692-7777) |
| Jun. 7 - 8, 2008 Sat. - Sun. |
Dandelion Festival - Kemptville (no details provided) |
| June 8, 2008 Sun. |
Dwyer Hill Riding Club Horse Show - Richmond Fairgrounds (Website) |
| June 9, 2008
Mon. 5 - 8 pm |
Blood Donor Clinic - Barrhaven United Church. Appointments by phone: 1-888-236-6283 / 1-888-2-DONATE (Website) |
| Jun. 11, 2008 Wed. 9:30 am |
Junkyard Jonny - Rideaview Community Centre. Juggling & circus tricks. $4/child, adults free. (749-5211x23 Website) |
| Jun. 13, 2008 Fri. pm |
Trudy Quinn's Relay For Life - Overnight non-competitive relay. Fundraiser for Canadian Cancer Society. (Website) |
| June 14, 2008 Sat. pm |
Vernon Village Garage Sales - throughout the village. [map] (821-3033) |
| June 13 - 15, 2008 Fri. - Sat. 7 pm Sun. 1 pm |
"Father Figure" - Metcalfe Client Service Centre. Drama. Tickets $4 from cast or online - Just Kiddin' Theatre. |
| June 14-15, 2008 Sat.-Sun. |
Over the Hedge Garden Tour - Manotick, Kemptville, Burritts Rapids, Merrickville. Fundraiser for Ottawa Botanical Garden Society. $35 (Website 747-0600) |
| Jun. 16, 2008 Mon. 4 -9 pm | Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region Open House - Richmond Fair Grounds Dining Hall. Presentation 6:30 pm: local drinking water, Clean Water Act, grants. (sommer.robertson@mrsourcewater.ca, Website) |
| Jun. 18, 2008 Wed. 4 -9 pm | Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region Open House - North Grenville Municipal Centre. Presentation 6:30 pm: local drinking water, Clean Water Act, grants. (sommer.robertson@mrsourcewater.ca, Website) |
| to June 20 Daily 10 am - 5 pm |
Used Book Sale - Dickinson Carriage House, 5524 Dickinson St.
[map] Fundraiser for Watson's Mill. (Website) |
| Jun. 20, 2008 Fri. 7:30 pm |
4-Hand Euchre - Pierce's Corners Hall. (489-1684) |
| Jun. 20, 2008 Fri. 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
Chicken Barbeque - Trinity United Church Kars. (258-5479) |
| June 21, 2008 Sat. 9:30 am -3 pm | Outdoor Quilt Show - 3444 McBean St. Richmond. Over 125 quilts will be on display with goodies. Free (Website) |
| Jun. 21, 2008 Sat. |
Metcalfe Fair Golf Tournament - Anderson Links, 4175 Anderson Rd. $85 (826-0608, 821-0591) |
| Jun. 21, 2008 Sat. 8:30 pm |
Spencerville Highland Games, Celtic Festival - Spencerville, Goodin Rd.
[map] $8/$10/$13 (Website) |
| June 22, 2008 Sun. 1 - 3 pm |
Strawberry Social - Watson's Mill. Music, hat contest (692-6455). $10 |
| Jun. 22, 2008 Sun. 1:30 pm |
Sunflower Classic Golf - Carleton Golf & Yacht Club. Shotgun start, lunch, cart, dinner, auctions. $150. Fundraiser for ovarian cancer research. (692-3531) |
| June 22, 2008 Sun. 1:30 pm |
Metcalfe Jets Jr. B Fund Raising Golf Tournament - Metcalfe Golf & Country Club. Shotgun start, dinner. Tickets $100 at metcalfejetsjrb.com. |
| June 22-24, 2008 |
Auditions - Osgoode. Seeking a director for fall production. (Isle in the River Review Theatre Company 489-0306) |
| Jun. 24, 2008 Tue. 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
BBQ Chicken Dinner - Osgoode Legion. $12 (60 tickets) |
| Jun. 26, 2008 Thu. 6 pm |
Osgoode Ward Seniors Dinner - Vernon Community Centre. $10. (821-2666) |
| June 28, 2008 Sat. |
Strawberry Social - North Gower Farmers' Market
(Website) |
| Jul. 1, 2008 Tuesday |
Canada Day
Greely - Greely Community Centre. BBQ, fun, music, fireworks. (Email) North Gower - North Gower Rec Centre. Parade, fun, food, fireworks (489-3975) Osgoode - Osgoode Village Community Centre. Parade, fun, BBQ, music, fireworks (Website) Riverside South - Riverview Community Centre. BBQ and entertainment. |
| July 1 , 2008 Tue. | Shoreline restrictions end - Rideau River shoreline spring construction restrictions end. (692-3571 Website) |
| July 2, 2008 Wed. 7 - 8:30 pm |
Twilight Ghost Stories - Watson's Mill $4 |
REGULAR EVENTS
| * Summer Only | |
| * SUMMER-ONLY REGULAR EVENTS * | |
| Daily * 10 - 5 pm |
Watson's Mill & Tours - Historic Watson's Mill historic working grist mill. May 3-Oct. 14 (692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Sunday * 8 am - 3 pm |
Ottawa Farmers Market - Lansdowne Park, 945 Bank St. (Holmwood Ave. during Ottawa Ex) Local food & crafts (Jul.-Oct.) |
| Daily * |
Millers' Farm & Market - Fresh produce, raspberries, plants, store, antiques. (Jul.-Oct. 692-2380) |
| Saturday * 9 am - 2 pm |
Manotick Market - Watson's Mill. Fresh baked bread from stone-ground flour, produce, plants, clothing, crafts. |
| Saturday * 8 am - noon |
Metcalfe Farmers Market - May 5 - Oct. 20 Website |
| Saturday * |
North Gower Farmers Market - Rd. #6 west of North Gower (489-3049) |
Area code 613 must precede local phone numbers.
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