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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, 2008
MWF 8:30, 9:45 am |
Aquafit Classes - Exercise in the pool. Start anytime. Energetics Fitness (258-9519) |
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. |
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)
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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 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, 2008 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 www.piquedance.com/garagesale.htm) |
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. |
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) |
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 |
Jul. 3, 2008 Thu. 3-7 pm |
Bake Sale, Plant Sale, Fish Pond - Emerald Links Golf. $5. Hosted by Knox United Church. |
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! (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 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. |
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 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 interpreters, 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 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 17, 2008 Thu. 7 pm |
"A Midsummer Nights Dream" - Dickinson Square. By Shakespeare Young Company. Outdoor theatre every Thursday in July. Pass the hat. |
July 18-20, 2008 Fri. 6pm - Sun. 5pm |
Kars Fair - Kars R.A. Centre. 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 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. |
Jul. 24, 2008 Thu. 7 pm |
Plasco Energy Public Meeting - Walter Baker Centre. Update on their Trail Road demo garbage incinerator. (Website) |
Jul. 25 - 27, 2008 Fri. 8 pm, Sat. 2 pm Sun. noon |
Country Music Festival - Greely Legion. (821-4409) |
Jul. 26, 2008 Sat. 10 am |
Annual Pioneer Day - Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum. Costume interpreters, antique vehicles, displays, games, kids' train. Music by Gallagher and Friends, and author/musician Phil Jenkins. |
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. |
Aug. 1 - 4, 2008 Fri. - Mon. |
Rideau Canal Festival - Dows Lake, Confederation Park, and Bytown Museum. 100 km BBQ Challenge, heritage displays, boat flotillas, naval re-enactment,
(Website) |
Aug. 1 - Sep. 6 |
Carnivàle Lune Bleue - Kars Fairgrounds. $40-$80 |
Aug. 6, 2008 Wed. 7 - 9 pm |
Twilight Ghost Stories - Watson's Mill |
Aug. 7, 2008 Thu. 6 - 9 pm |
Safe Boating Course - Moncion's Independent Grocer, 685 River Rd. Course, exam, and Pleasure Craft Operator Card. $75 if you register online. |
Aug. 7 - 10, 2008 Thu - Sun. |
Navan Fair - Navan fairgrounds. Midway, antique tractors, poker, ball tourny, agriculture barn. |
Aug. 8 - 9, 2008 Fri. 6pm, Sat. 9pm |
18th Annual Family Ball Tournament - Osgoode Community Centre. |
Aug. 9, 2008 Sat. |
33rd Annual Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat Show - Long Island Locks. (Website) |
Aug. 10, 2008 Sun. 1 - 3 pm |
Watson's Mill Milling Demonstrations - buy fresh-milled flour. |
Aug. 9 - 16, 2008 Sun. - Sat. |
Kayaking for Cancer - Rideau Canal, Kingston to Ottawa. (Website) |
Aug. 11 - 15, 2008 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 - 3:30 |
"Mini-Wheats" Summer Camp - Watson's Mill
(Reg: 692-6455) |
Aug. 15, 2008 Fri. 7 pm |
M.T.A.S. Demolition Derby - South Mountain Fairgrounds. Car entry $35. (880-8858, 258-0053) |
Aug. 15, 2008 Fri. 6:30 - 10 pm |
Wine Tasting - Watson's Mill. Music by Swing Bridge, 12 wineries, appetizers. $25 |
Aug. 16, 2008 Sat. 9 - 4 pm |
Hazardous Waste Collection - Ottawa Waste Facility, 4475 Trail Rd.
(tel: 3-1-1 ottawa.ca) |
Aug. 14 - 17, 2008 Thu. - Sun. |
South Mountain Fair - Rides, music, dances, agriculture, tractor pulls. $10-$50 (Website) |
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. 18 - 22, 2008 Mon. - Fri. |
Vacation Bible School for grades 1-6 - Manotick United Church. Games, crafts, music and fun. Free. (admin@manotickunitedchurch.com, Website) |
Aug. 20, 2008 Wed. 10:15 am - Noon |
Alzheimer Society Support Group - Osgoode Home Support Office, 7650 Snake Island Rd, Metcalfe. (jdyson@asorc.org, 523-4004) |
Aug. 23, 2008 Sat. 8:30 am - 5 pm |
Harvest House's 21st Annual Recovery Cup - Centennial Park. Softball tournament in support of Harvest House drug and alcohol treatment program. $20 (Website 260-6459) |
Aug. 14 - 24, 2008 Thu. - Sun. |
Ottawa SuperEx - Lansdowne Park (Website) |
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 |
Aug. 29, 2008 Fri. 3:30 - 5pm |
Bake Sale - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kars. |
Aug. 30, 2008 Sat. 9:30 - 12:30 pm |
Safe Boating Course - Moncion's Independent Grocer, 685 River Rd. Course, exam, and Pleasure Craft Operator Card. $75 if registered online: Website. |
Sep. 3, 2008 Wed. 5 - 7 pm |
Rideau Skating Club registration - Manotick Arena. (Website) |
Sep. 4 - 7, 2008 Thu. - Sun. |
150th Russell Fair - (Website) |
Sep. 5, 2008 Fri. 7 - 10 pm |
Manotick Curling Registration - Manotick Curling Centre. (692-3844) |
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. 6, 2008 Sat. 8:30 - Noon |
Plant & Bake Sale - Trinity United Church, Kars. Perennials, grasses, shrubs, houseplants, baking. |
Sep. 7, 2008 Sat. 1 - 3 pm |
Watson's Mill Milling Demonstrations - buy fresh-milled flour. |
Sep. 8, 2008 Mon. 11:30 am - 1:30 |
French Cafe Anniversary - Manotick Mews. |
Sep. 9, 2008 Tue. 6:30 - 8 pm |
Mass Adult Choir registration - Parkway Road Church. Music and portfolios provided, must purchase uniform. Free (821-1056, 821-1069) |
Sep. 10, 2008 Wed. 5 - 8 pm |
Pique Dance Studio Registration - fall classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, stage and highland. Mom & Me fitness, Teen & boys classes. (Website) |
Sep. 10, 2008 Wed. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Metcalfe Girl Guide Registration - Metcalfe United Church. Sparks ages 5-6, Brownies 7-8, Guides 9-11, Pathfinders 12-14, Rangers 15-17+ (821-1500, 821-0764) (Website) |
Sep. 11 - 14, 2008 Thu. - Sat. |
Spencerville Fair - George Drummond Memorial Grounds. George Fox, Kim Mitchell, many more.
(Website) |
Sep. 13, 2008 Sat. 8 - 12 pm |
Metcalfe Indoor Soccer Registration - Metcalfe Farmers Market. 4 - 17 years old. (Website) |
Sep. 13 - 14, 2008 Sat. - Sun. |
Discovery Tour - North Gower & Kars. Art, gardens and artisans. Free, (anngruchy@yahoo.ca, Website) |
Sep. 14, 2008 Sun. 9:30 am |
Charity Motorcycle Ride - Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. 200 km ride, BBQ, prizes. $15 (ottawariverriders.ca) |
Sep. 14, 2008 Sun. 11 - 3 pm |
Bird Show - Watson's Mill.
{details not provided} |
Sep. 14, 2008 Sun. 10 - 1:30pm |
Family Fun Fair - Trinity Bible Church, Osgoode. Free |
Sep. 14, 2008 Sun. 2 pm |
Rideauvale Cemetery Memorial Service - Trinity United Church, Kars. |
Sep. 14/18, 2008 Sun. 6pm, Thu. 7pm |
Alpha Course - Trinity Bible Church, Osgoode.
( keithmonica@rogers.com) |
Sep. 14, 2008 Sun. 1 pm |
Terry Fox Run Manotick - Manotick Arena. Fundraiser for cancer research. (1-888-836-9786 Website) |
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. 15 - Oct. 15 |
Annual Fall Cleaning the Capital - Register for kits and prizes. Free supplies for your community group. (Website) |
Sep. 16, 2008 Tue. 2 - 4 pm |
Savour Ottawa Grocery Retailer Meeting - Information sessions for area food growers and retailers.
(heather@justfood.ca Website) |
Sep. 17, 2008 Wed. 2 - 4 pm |
Savour Ottawa Grocery Retailer Meeting - Information sessions for area food growers and retailers.
(heather@justfood.ca 236-9300x305 Website) |
Sep. 17, 2008 Wed. 7 - 9 pm |
Carleton Farm Forum - St. Mark High School. Town hall meeting with MP Pierre Piolievre and The Hon. Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture . (April 990-4300) |
Sep. 17, 2008 Wed. 7:30 pm |
Music Concert - St. Paul's United Church, Kenmore. "The Manotick Brass Ensemble &The Manotick Village Singers. $10. (Marilyn 821-2626) |
Sep. 18 - 21, 2008 Thu. - Sat. |
Richmond Fair - Richmond Community Centre. $2-$8, Thu. free. (Website, richfair@storm.ca) |
Sep. 19, 2008 Fri. 7 - 9 pm |
Fashion Show - Watson's Mill. Fundraiser. Tickets $30/$25. |
Sep. 19 - 20, 2008 Fri. 4-9 Sat. 10-4 |
Art Sale - Janet Thurm - St. Marks Anglican Church, 1606 Fisher Avenue. Art sale of work by local artist Janet Thurm (1923-2003). Substantially reduced prices. Free. (Website) |
Sep. 24, 2008 Wed. 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
Turkey Supper - North Gower United Church. $13/$6.50 at door |
Sep. 24, 2008 Wed. 1:30 pm |
Seniors' Bingo - Osgoode Legion. Cash prize and lunch. |
Sep. 25, 2008 Thu. pm |
Bingo Night - Osgoode Legion. Special pot during "Legion Week". |
Sep. 25 -28, 2008 Thu. - Sun. |
Carp Fair - Agriculture, music, horse events, midway. $8/$2/free |
Sep. 26, 2008 Fri. pm |
"Legion Week" Fun Night - Osgoode Legion. Darts, pool, cards. |
Sep. 26, 2008 Fri. |
Lunch Barbeque - Manotick Mews. Fundraiser for the Manotick Legion building during "Legion Week". |
Sep. 27, 2008 Sat. 4:30 - 7 pm |
Harvest Roast Beef Supper - Osgoode Legion. Fundraiser for St. Paul's Anglican Church. $12/$6. (489-2881) |
Sep. 27 - 28, 2008 Sat. - Sun. |
Merrickville Artists' Studio Tour - 31 locations. Painting, sculpture, glass, jewelry, iron work, pottery. (Website) |
Sep. 28, 2008 Sun. 2 - 4 pm |
Fashion Show - Watson's Mill. By NIN Boutique. |
Sep. 29, 2008 Mon. 7 pm |
Ward 21 Council meeting - North Gower Client Centre. (glenn.brooks@ottawa.ca) |
Sep. 29, 2008 Mon. 7 -9 pm |
All-candidates & Party Leaders Meeting - Ottawa City Hall. Questions about Local issues. (Elections Canada) |
Sep. 30, 2008 Tue. 6:30 - 9 pm |
Nepean-Carleton All-candidates Meeting - Walter Baker Centre, 2nd floor. Debate starts 7 pm. (Elections Canada) |
Sep. 30, 2008 Tue. |
RWBN Fall Dinner & Trade Show - Purvis Hall, Kemptville College. (Website) |
Sep. 30, 2008 Tue. |
Canadian "Do-not-call List" - Starts today. (Website 1, Website 2) |
Oct. 1, 2008 Wed. 9 pm |
All Candidates Meeting - Rogers TV - cable channel 22.
(Elections Canada) |
Oct. 1, 2008
Wed. |
Blood Donor Clinic - Jack May Pontiac. Appointments: 1-888-236-6283 (Website) |
Oct. 2 - 5, 2008 Thu. - Sun. |
Metcalfe Fair - Metcalfe Fairgrounds (821-0591 metfair@bellnet.ca,
Website) |
Oct. 4 - 5, 2008 Sat. - Sun. |
Merrickville Artists' Studio Tour - 31 locations. Painting, sculpture, glass, jewelry, iron work, pottery. (Website) |
Oct. 3, 4, 6 Fri. Sat. Mon. |
Federal Election Advance Polls - (Elections Canada) |
Oct. 6, 2008 Mon. |
Frozen Berry Order Deadline - Fundraiser for Kars Public School. Orders: Megan Dodge 489-0631 |
Oct. 8, 2008 Wed. 7 - 9 pm |
All Candidates Meeting - St. Leonards High School (Elections Canada) |
Oct. 9, 2008 Thu. 11:15 - Noon |
Fire Prevention Week - Manotick Library. Fireman John will talk about fire prevention and answer all your questions. Ages 3-6. Free. (catherine.flegg@biblioottawalibrary.ca Website) |
Oct. 11 - 13, 2008 Sat. - Mon. 10 - 5pm |
Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world.
(Details) |
Oct. 12, 2008 Sat. 1 - 3 pm |
Watson's Mill Milling Demonstrations - buy fresh-milled flour. |
Oct. 13, 2008 Monday |
THANKSGIVING |
Oct. 14, 2008 Tue. 9:30am - 9:30pm |
Federal Election - Candidates for Nepean-Carleton:
CON: Pierre Poilievre (Incumbent),
GRN: Lori Gadzala,
LIB: Ed Mahfouz,
NDP: Phil Brown
(Elections Canada) |
Oct. 15, 2008 Wed. 7 pm |
West Manotick Community Association AGM - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. Village planning and OMB hearings about Minto development. (Website) |
Oct. 16, 2008 Thu. 10:30 am |
Fixing Airplanes - Manotick Library. Preschool Fixing Airplanes. Ages 3-6. Learn how the Canada Aviation Museum preserves Canada's famous aircraft. Lots of hands-on fun. Free. (catherine.flegg@biblioottawalibrary.ca Website) |
Oct. 16, 2008 Thu. |
Harvest Dinner & Meeting - Alfred Taylor Rec Centre. By the Carleton Landowners Association. Speaker: Bob Dobson, Dobson’s Grass Fed Beef Farm. Panel of local farmers and producers. $30 Tickets: 831-2642, 839-6506. |
Oct. 16, 2008 Thu. 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
Real Estate Seminar for Seniors - 4310 Shoreline Dr., Riverside South. Learn about relocation, living options, legal, taxation, selling a home. $10. (Website) |
Oct. 17, 2008 Fri. 6:30 pm |
Murder Mystery Night, Dinner, Auction - Orchard View 6346 Deer Meadow Dr. Fundraiser for Waupoos Farm. $60 (822-2189) |
Oct. 17, 2008 Fri. 7:30 pm |
Dinner Cabaret - Greely Community Centre. Greely Players fundraiser for Greely Lions. Reserve Tickets: $45 822-1136, 822-6433. |
Oct. 18, 2008 Sat. 10:30 - 11:30 am |
Fantastic Flight of the Silver Dart - Manotick Library. Celebrate 100 years of Canadian flight with the Canada Aviation Museum. Lots of hands-on fun. Ages 3-6. Free. (catherine.flegg@biblioottawalibrary.ca Website) |
Oct. 17 - 19, 2008 Fri. - Sun. 10 - 5pm |
Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world.
(Details) |
Oct. 18 - 19, 2008 Sat. - Sun. |
On Common Ground Studio Tour - South Mountain area. (Website & map) |
Oct. 19, 2008 Sun. 4 / 6 pm |
Roast Beef Harvest Supper - Greely Community Centre. $12/$7/free. (olvis@rogers.com 821-3434, 526-2366) |
Oct. 19, 2008 Sun. 11 - 12:30 pm |
Book Launch/Signing - St. Andrew's Church, Kars. "St. Andrew's Kars: A Family Church 1835-2008" by Susan McKellar. (489-3961) |
Oct. 20, 2008 Mon. 11 am - noon |
Aging Well Theatre - St. John the Baptist Church, Richmond. Theatre presentation free. RSVP 580-6744 x 26173 Lunch available $7 RSVP 591-3686 |
Oct. 20 - 24, 2008 |
Yard Waste Pickup for Rural Roads - First of two fall pickups by City of Ottawa. (Website) |
Oct. 20, 2008 Mon. |
Water Test Collection - Foodland, 5669 Osgoode Main Street (rseniors@magma.ca) |
Oct. 21, 2008 Tue. 8:30am - 4pm |
Water Test Collection - Rideau Community Support Services. (rseniors@magma.ca) |
Oct. 21, 2008 Tue. 7:30 am - 7 pm |
Water Test Collection - Burritts Rapids General Store. |
Oct. 21, 2008 Tue. 8:30 am - noon |
Water Test Collection - North Gower Community Centre |
Oct. 21, 2008 Tue. 9 am - noon |
55 Alive Dirver Training - Rideau Community Support Services. (rseniors@magma.ca 692-4697) |
Oct. 22, 2008 Tue. 7 pm |
Conservation Awards Gala - Rideau Valley Consedrvation Centre. Winners announced and reception. $10 (Website) |
Oct. 23, 2008 Thu. 6:30 pm |
Evening Storytime - Manotick Library. Evening storytime for families. Stories, rhymes and a take-home craft. Free. (catherine.flegg@biblioottawalibrary.ca Website) |
Oct. 23, 2008 Thu. 5:30 pm - 10 pm |
Deliberately Create What You Want - 1026 Baseline Rd. Learn techniques to apply the Law of Attraction to your life. $29. (Website) |
Oct. 25, 2008 Sat. 11-3 pm |
Haunted Harvest Festival - Manotick Village & Watson's Mill. Wagon rides, pumpkin carving, face painting, Junkyard Symphony (1,3pm), "Fools", stilt walkers, kid zone (Mews) |
Oct. 25, 2008 Sat. 7 - 9 pm |
Youth Movie Night - Watson's Mill. $5 includes popcorn and soft drink. |
Oct. 25, 2008 Sat. 11 am - 3 pm |
Shop for a Cure - Patterson Place B&B, Emerald Links Drive. Fundraiser for Canadian Cancer Society. Shopping and Tea. (Alison 821-1085) |
Oct. 25, 2008 Sat. 9 am - 12:30 pm |
Halloween Party - Osgoode Public School. Kids 2.5 to 10 years. $5/child $10/family. Fundraiser for Osgoode Co-operative Nursery School |
Oct. 25, 2008 Sat. 4:30 - 7 pm |
Ham & Turkey Supper - St. James United Church, Osgoode. (Lynn Spraggs 692-9660) |
Oct. 24 - 26, 2008 Fri. - Sun. 10 - 5pm |
Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world.
(Details) |
Oct. 25 - 26, 2008 Sat.-Sun. |
Ottawa Give-Away Weekend - throughout the City of Ottawa. Homeowners can put out items at curb to give away - must be labelled "FREE". (Website) |
Oct. 25 - 26, 2008 Sat.-Sun. |
Halloween Event - Moncion's Independent Grocer, Riverside South. Costume prizes, Airbounce, face pinters. |
Oct. 26, 2008 Sun. 5:30 pm |
Roast Pork Supper - Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Metcalfe. $12 (Marjorie Stanley 233-1556) |
Oct. 26, 2008 Sun. 2 - 4 pm |
Pumpkin Carving - Carleton Golf & Yacht Homeowners Association. Bring a pumpkin - tools are supplied. Creepy cookies, hot spider cider and hooligan hot cocoa. (Website) |
Oct. 26, 2008 Sun. 2 - 5 pm |
Prince of Wales Manor Open House - 22 Barnstone Drive. Wine and cheese, live entertainment, tours and information. (melissacinquino@princeofwalesmanor.com) |
Oct. 28, 2008 Tue 9 am - noon |
55 Alive Dirver Training - Rideau Community Support Services. (rseniors@magma.ca 692-4697) |
Oct. 29, 2008 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Urban Tree Conservation public workshop - Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepoint Dr. |
Oct. 29, 2008 Wed/ |
OCTRANSP 25th Anniversary - 25¢ per trip all day! (741-4390 Website) |
Oct. 30, 2008 Thu. 7:30 - 8:45 pm |
RSP Seminar - 4310 Shoreline Dr, Riverside South. Double your RSP’s in 5 years using land based assets. $10. (Website) |
Oct. 31, 2008 Friday |
HALLOWEEN |
Nov. 1, 2008 Sat. 8-11 pm |
Paranormal Investigation - Watson's Mill. Fundraiser for the Mill. Tickets $25 at 692-6455. |
Nov. 1, 2008 Sat. 5 - 6:30 pm |
Harvest Supper - Osgoode Baptist and Vernon United Church. $12/$5/free. Take-out meals available. (821-2663 or 821-2174) |
Nov. 1, 2008 Sat. |
Women's Day in Manotick - Business locations throughout the village.
(Website) |
Nov. 1, 2008 Sat. 10:45 am |
Remembrance Day Service - Vernon Cenotaph, 7814 Lawrence St. Reception after in Osgoode Museum. |
Oct. 31, Nov. 1 - 2 Fri. - Sun. 10 - 5pm |
Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world.
(Details) |
Nov. 2008 |
"Christmas Cards for the Troops" - Drop off Christmas cards for Canada's troups away from home: Osgoode Foodland, Julee's Homecraft, Sweet Peas Pantry (Osgoode Main) by Dec. 6.
(Trudy Quinn 826-1649 ovca@sympatico.ca) |
Nov. 3, 2008 Mon. 1 - 5 pm |
Savour Ottawa Networking Summit - National Arts Centre. By City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism and Just Food. (heather@justfood.ca Website) |
Nov. 3, 2008 Mon. 1 - 2pm |
Aging Well Theatre - Gloucester South Seniors Centre. Theatre presentation, free. RSVP 580-6744 x 26173 Lunch available $7 RSVP 591-3686 |
Nov. 3, 2008 Mon. 3:30 - 8:30 pm |
Flu Shot Clinic - South Carleton High School (580-6744 Website) |
Nov. 5, 2008 Wed. 3:30 - 8:30 pm |
Flu Shot Clinic - Osgoode Township High School (580-6744 Website) |
Nov. 5, 2008 Wed. 7 pm |
"English Country House Gardens" - Greely Garden Club. Heather Clemenson's presentation and photos of English gardens. (Bob Stanley 821-1847) |
Nov. 5, 2008 Wed. 7 - 9 pm |
Public Meeting: City of Ottawa Budget - Manotick Arena. Presentation by City Manager, Kent Kirkpatrick. (Website) |
Nov. 6, 2008 Thu. 2:30 - 8:30 pm |
Flu Shot Clinic - North Gower Community Centre (580-6744 Website) |
Nov. 7 - 9, 2008 Fri. - Sun. 10 - 5pm |
Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world.
(Details) |
Nov. 7-9, 13-15 Fri.-Sat. 8 pm Sun. 2 pm |
"Squabbles" - Osgoode Community Centre. Drama performance by the Isle in the River Review Theatre Company, $12/$10. Nov. 8 dinner/theatre $40/$28 (860-1291) |
Nov. 8 - 9, 2008 Sat.-Sun. 10-4 pm |
Craft Fair - St. Mark High School. |
Nov. 9, 2008 Sun. |
Rememberance Ceremony
11:30 am - South Carleton (Manotick) Legion at Kars Cenotaph, by Kars Public school
12:30 am - South Carleton (Manotick) Legion at North Gower Cenotaph, Perkins Dr.
2:00 pm - Osgoode
3:00 pm - Greely Legion |
Nov. 10 - 14, 2008 |
Yard Waste Pickup for Rural Roads - Last of two fall pickups by City of Ottawa. (Website) |
Nov. 10, 2008 Mon. 11 pm |
The Remembrance Vigil - conducted by the 2958 Army Cadet Corps. The cadets hold vigil in shifts throughout the night to 11 am Monday. (Website) |
Nov. 11, 2008 Tue. |
Rememberance Ceremonies:
9:30 am - Ecumenical service at St. James Church, Manotick.
10:50 am - South Carleton (Manotick) Legion Manotick Cenotaph, Dickinson St.
10:45 am - Metcalfe Legion
The first Armistice Day ceremony was held at Watson's Mill 90 years ago today on Nov. 11, 1918.
|
Nov. 13, 2008 Thu. 2:30 - 8:30 pm |
Flu Shot Clinic - St. Mark High School
(580-6744 Website) |
Nov. 13, 2008 Thu. 7 - 9 pm |
Public Meeting: City of Ottawa Budget - Richmond Arena. Presentation by City Treasurer, Marian Similuk. (Website) |
Nov. 13, 2008 Thu. 7 pm |
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee Meeting - Metcalfe Town Hall. City of Ottawa committee meeting. Website |
Nov. 13-15 Fri.-Sat. 8 pm Sun. 2 pm |
"Squabbles" - Osgoode Community Centre. Drama performance by the Isle in the River Review Theatre Company, $12/$10. Nov. 8 dinner/theatre $40/$28 (860-1291) |
Nov. 14 - 16, 2008 Fri. - Sun. 10-5pm |
Third World Bazaar, 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-made products, furniture, rugs, clothing, jewellery, instruments, music, and art from around the world. Don't miss the Final weekend!
(Details & Website) |
Nov. 15, 2008 Sat. 10 -4 pm |
Christmas Bazaar - Orchard View Living Centre, 1491 Manotick Station Rd. Free (activities@orchardviewlivingcentre.ca) |
Nov. 15, 2008 Sat. 10-2 pm |
Christmas Fair - St. James the Apostle Church. Baking, crafts, children's gifts. Hot lunch available.
(Website) |
Nov. 15, 2008 Sat. 11-1 pm |
Tartan Bazaar & Christmas Cafe - Kars R.A. Centre. Bring donations for North Gower-Kars Food Bank. |
Nov. 15, 2008 Sat. 9-1 pm |
St. Brigid Church Bazaar - St. Brigid Church
[no details provided] |
Nov. 15, 2008 Sat. 10-2 pm |
South Gloucester Christmas Sale - South Gloucester United Church [no details provided] |
Nov. 16, 2008 Sun. 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
Fall Supper - St. Andrews United Church Metcalfe. Tickets: Martha 821-1708 |
Nov. 18, 2008 Tue. 9 am - noon |
Defensive Driving - Rideau Community Support Services. (rseniors@magma.ca 692-4697) |
Nov. 19, 2008 Wed. 7 - 9 pm |
Rideau-Goulbourn Community Leaders meeting - Richmond Arena. Speaker: Mayor Larry O'Brien. (Website) |
Nov. 20, 2008 Thu. 6:30 pm |
Evening Storytime CANCELLED - Manotick Library.
(catherine.flegg@biblioottawalibrary.ca, Website) |
Nov. 21, 2008 Fri. 6 - 9:30 pm |
Evening of Entertainment - North Gower Community Centre. Tickets: $10/$6 489-3513, 489-2693 |
Nov. 22, 2008 Sat. 9-3 pm |
Craft Sale & Bazaar - Vernon Recreation Centre. |
Nov. 22 - 23, 2008 Sat.-Sun. 10-3 pm |
Christmas Market - Watson's Mill. |
Nov. 23, 2008 Sun. 2-5 pm |
Christmas Tea & Auction - Trinity United Church. |
Nov. 25, 2008 Tue 9 am - noon |
Defensive Driving - Rideau Community Support Services. (rseniors@magma.ca 692-4697) |
Nov. 25, 2008 Tue. 6:15 pm |
RWBN Christmas Dinner/Silent Auction - 6346 Deermeadow Dr. Rural Women's Business Network fundraiser for Naomi's Family Resource Centre. $25 |
Nov. 26, 2008 Wed. |
Blood Donor Clinic - Jack May Pontiac.
Appointments: 1-888-236-6283 (Website) |
Nov. 26, 2008 Wed. 7 - 9 pm |
Public Meeting: City of Ottawa Budget - Greely Community Centre. (Website) |
Nov. 29, 2008 Sat. 9 am - 1 pm |
CPR/AED Class - Richmond Community Centre. Register: cpr@ottawa.ca 580-2424 x32434
(Website) |
Nov. 29, 2008 Sat. |
O-YA Annual Fundraising Gala - cocktail party, food, jazz trio, dancing to DJ, Auction. $50. (Website 826-0726) |
Nov. 29, 2008 Sat. 10-3 pm |
Country Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale - Brunstad Christian Church (692-4366) |
Nov. 29 - 30, 2008 Sat.-Sun. 10-3 pm |
Christmas Market - Watson's Mill. |
Nov. 30, 2008 Sun. 7 pm |
Festival of Carols - Greely Community Centre. Evening of carol singing sponsored by the Osgoode Ministerial Association. Freewill offering. |
Nov. 30, 2008 Sun. 7 pm |
Christmas Carol Musical & Dessert Party - St. Paul's Anglican Church, Osgoode. Freewill offering for Winchester Hospital. (Barbara 489-2881) |
Dec. 4, 2008
Thu. 5 - 8 pm |
Blood Donor Clinic - Barrhaven United Church. Appointments by phone: 1-888-2-DONATE / 1-888-236-6283 (Website) |
Dec. 6, 2008 |
"Christmas Cards for the Troops" - Last day to drop off Christmas cards for Canada's troups away from home: Osgoode Foodland, Julee's Homecraft, Sweet Peas Pantry (Osgoode Main), Osgoode Santa parade.
(Trudy Quinn 826-1649 ovca@sympatico.ca) |
Dec. 6, 2008 Sat. 11:30 am |
Santa Parade - Osgoode Main St. Breakfast and photos with Santa, silent auction, bake sale, 7-11 am at Osgoode Community Centre. (For more see Website 826-2528) |
Dec. 6, 2008 Sat. 10 - 5 pm |
Christmas Tree Decorating - Manotick Library. Help decorate our Library Christmas Tree. Drop by and hang a decoration. (catherine.flegg@biblioottawalibrary.ca) |
Dec. 6, 2008 Sat. 9 am - 3 pm |
North Gower Christmas Farmers Market - North Gower Community Centre 38 vendors, breakfast/lunch served, free admission and parking (larry.orr@sympatico.ca) |
Dec. 6, 2008 Sat. 6:30 pm |
Country Christmas & Starlight Parade - Spencerville. Senators alumni hockey, food, crafts, games, gallery, farmers market, cooking classes. (658-5885, Website) |
Dec. 6, 2008 Sat. |
Christmas in Merrickville - Carols, bonfires, contest, demos, Santa, food, drinks. (269 2129, Website) |
Dec. 6 - 7, 2008 Sat.-Sun. 10-3 pm |
Olde Fashioned Christmas - Manotick Village. [no details provided] |
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. 7, 2008 Sun. 3 pm |
Three Choir Christmas Concert - Our Lady of the Visitation Church. Goodwill offering. (821-2040 Website) |
Dec. 10, 2008 Wed 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Bridge Design - Public Consultation - 4310 Shoreline Rd. (at Spratt) Detailed design for the new bridge between Barrhaven and Riverside South. (Website) |
Dec. 12, 2008 Fri. 4:30 - 7 pm |
Chili Supper - Trinity United Church. $10/$5. |
Dec. 13, 2008 Sat. 1-3 pm |
Christmas Cookie Walk - Metcalfe Lions Den. $10 a box full of cookies - your choice. Fundraiser for Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers-to-Grandmothers campaign supporting HIV/AIDS in Africa. (bev@storm.ca or keemik@ca.inter.net) |
Dec. 13, 2008 Sat. 11:30 - 1:30 pm |
Lunch with Santa - 127 Burke Street, Richmond. The Knights of Columbus are hosting lunch with Santa
(mark@eatsleepmusic.com) |
Dec. 14, 2008 Sun. 2 pm |
Santa Parade - Metcalfe. Community Centre after for soup and hot chocolate, and photos with Santa. (821-2112) |
Dec. 25, 2008 Thursday |
CHRISTMAS |