The Manotick Directory
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2023 EVENT ARCHIVE
| Jan. 4, 2024 Thu. 2 - 4 pm |
Lego block party - Manotick Library. Ages 4 - 12, with an older family member please. Drop in & play. /build with us! Free (email, website) |
| Jan. 6, 2024 Sat. 3:30 pm |
Legion Catch the Ace Lottery - Draws every Saturday until Ace of Spades caught. TIckets $10 from Manotick Legion (email, 613 692-3243, website) |
| Jan. 11, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for story reading, songs and early literacy fun. (email, website) |
| Jan. 11, 2023 Wed. 11am |
Stay & Play - Manotick Library. After Family Storytime, meet other parents/caregivers, we will explore balance! (email, website) |
| Jan. 12, 2023 Thu. 2-2:30 pm |
Babytime at the Library - Manotick Library. Stories, songs, early literacy (book reading), meet people in your community. Drop-in free. (email, website) |
| Jan. 13, 2024 Sat. 3:30 pm |
Legion Catch the Ace Lottery - Draws every Saturday until Ace of Spades caught. TIckets $10 from Manotick Legion (email, 613 692-3243, website) |
| Jan. 17, 2024 Wed. 7-9:30pm |
Legion: Historic Movie Night - Manotick Legion. "Casablanca" (1942) starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Berman. Free (email, 613-692-3243, website) |
| Jan. 18, 2024 Thu. 2 - 2:30pm |
Babytime Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop in every week with your baby. Songs, stories and bounces all round! Free (email, website) |
| Jan. 19, 2024 Fri. 3:30 - 5pm |
Legion: History Beer Call - Manotick Legion. First and third Fridays. (email, 613-692-3243, website) |
| Jan. 19, 2024 Fri. 4 - 5pm |
Write your own "adventure" story - Manotick Library. Ages 8-13. Bring your imagination to write a book! Register online, free. (email, website) |
| Jan. 24, 2024 Wed. 10:30-11am |
Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop in with your toddler for stories, songs & rhymes. Stay & Play follows storytime. Free (email, website) |
| Jan. 26, 2024 Fri. 3:30 - 5pm |
Legion: History Book Club - Manotick Legion. Fourth Fridays. (email, 613-692-3243, website) |
| Jan. 27, 2024 Sat. 10:30-11:30am |
Family Literacy Day with author Rob Justus - Manotick Library. Ages 8-12 yrs. Register on website. Rob Justus reads from his new graphic novel & show how to draw! Free. (email, website) |
| Jan. 27, 2024 Sat. 6 - 12 am |
Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance - Manotick Legion. Highland Dancers, Pipers, dinner. Live band: Arc of Fire. Advance tickets only $30 (email, 613-692-3243, website) |
| Jan. 28, 2024 Sun. 12 - 4pm |
Norm Christie's History Event - Manotick Legion. The Khaki Univ. of Canada, Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians, Masters of War, Canadian Corps 1914-18. (email, 613-692-3243, website) |
| Jan. 28, 2024 Sundays 4-6 pm |
Family Skate Nights - Centennial Park lighted outdoor rink. Organized by Manotick Culture, Parks, Recreation Assoc. (email, website) |
| Feb. 2-3, 2024 Fri.- Sat. |
Shiverfest - Manotick Arena. Organized by Manotick Village Community Association. (email, website) |
| Feb. 8, 2024 Thu. 4 -5 pm |
After School Craft Lab: Finger Knitting - Manotick Library. Ages 10-14. Learn how to knit with your fingers. Make a snake for Lunar New Year. Register online free. (email,
website) |
| Feb. 9, 2024 Fri. 7 pm |
Hezekiah Procter Concert - Manotick United Church. Bluegrass & gospel music featuring vintage instruments and costumes from the 1920s. Light refreshments $40. (beer/wine available)
(email, 613-425-2133,
website) |
| Feb. 9, 2024 Fri. 6 - 8pm |
Osgoode Family Skate - Osgoode Community Centre outdoor rink. Music, hot chocolate.
(email, website) |
| Feb. 14, 2024 Wed 10:30-11:15am |
SomeBunny Loves You - Storytime - Manotick Library. A story and song about a bunny. Agventure is visiting with a bunny. Free. (email, website) |
| Feb. 14, 2024 Wed. 3- 4:30 pm |
Afternoon Book Club - Manotick Library. Book Discussion on "Women Talking" Miriam Toews book. Drop in for good books & company. Free. (email, website) |
| Feb. 14, 2024 Wed. 11 am |
Tyler Kealey - Manotick United Church. Live recording session by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Kealey. Intermission light refreshments. Reserve by email. Free (website) |
| Feb. 20, 2024 Tue. 10:30-11:30am |
Colouring for the Mind: Adult colouring program - Manotick Library. Join us every 2nd Tuesday for a moment of calm. Free. (email, website) |
| Feb. 20, 2024 Tue. 6:30-8pm |
Lacemaking for Teens - Session 1 - Manotick Library. Ages 12-18. 1st session learning to make lace! Tools & materials provided. Register online, Free. (email, website) |
| Feb. 23, 2024 Sat. 11-1pm |
Snow Graffiti - Manotick Library. All ages, drop in and paint our backyard! Outdoor program, inspires your art skills. Free. (email, website) |
| Feb. 27, 2024 Tue. 6:30- 8pm |
Lacemaking for Teens - Session 2 - Manotick Library. Ages 12-18. Continue to learn lacemaking, tools and materials provided. Register online, Free. (email, website) |
| Feb. 27, 2024 Wed. 2 -4 pm |
Adult Crafternoon: Watercolour flower gift box - Manotick Library. Adults make a gift box with rolled watercoloured flowers. Register online, free. (email, website) |
| Mar. 6, 2024 Order Deadline |
Canadian Guide Dogs Purdy's Easter Chocolate Fundraiser - Pre-order Easter chocolates online by today. 25% supports Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. (email, website) |
| Mar. 10, 2024 Sun. 2 am |
Daylight Savings Time begins |
| Mar. 13, 2024 Wed. 11am-1pm |
Shawn Tavernier & Blair Hogan in concert - Manotick United Church. Live concert taping, intermission, light refreshments. email Terry to reserve a free ticket. (613-692-4576, website) |
| Mar. 13, 2024 Wed 7 - 9 pm |
ROSSS St. Patrick's Day Trivia Night Fundraiser - Alfred Taylor Rec Centre. (website) |
| Mar. 16, 2024 Sat. 7 pm |
Terry McGovern's Retrosonics St. Patricks Dance - Manotick Legion. Intermission Irish snacks. 15% discount at Babbos Cuccina & The Mill Tavern with ticket. $25. (Tickets: mcgovet@rogers.com, website) |
| Mar. 20, 2024 Wed. 7- 9:30 pm |
Historic Movie Night - Manotick Legion. "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946) Free. (website) |
| Mar. 21, 2024 Thursday |
Vacant Unit Tax deadline - The declaration of your status living in your home is mandatory for all Ottawa residents. (email, website) |
| Mar. 24, 2024 Sun. 12 - 4pm |
Norm Christie's History Event - Manotick Legion. WWII presention (email, 613-692-3243, website) |
| Mar. 30, 2024 Sat. 9 - 2 pm |
North Gower Easter Farmers' Market - North Gower Community Centre. (website) |
| Mar. 30, 2024 Sat. 8:30-11:30am |
Fire Station 94 Pancake Breakfast - 5669 Manotick Main St. $8/$5. (website) |
| Mar. 31, 2024 Sunday |
ScoutSeeds Fundraiser deadline - Order from local Beavers, Cubs & Scouts or online. Delivery end of March. (email, website) |
| Mar. 31, 2024 Sunday |
Easter |
| Apr. 3, 2024 Wed. 7 - 9 pm |
"Hometown Habitat" - St. Pauls's Anglican Church, Osgoode. Free film by Jeffrey Ackert, Rural Woodlands Ottawa and Rural Woodlands Ottawa. Refreshments, prizes, advice on native plante. (website) |
| Apr. 13, 2024 Sat. 10 - 3 pm |
Kars Spring to Life Market - Kars Rec. Centre. Variety of items for sale, from boomerangs to antiques to spring garden items. Free (website) |
| Apr. 19 - 21 Fri. 6-9 pm Sat., Sun. 10-4 |
Inspirations Art Show & Sale - Manotick Curling Centre. Annual event. Meet the artists. (website) |
| Apr. 20, 2024 Sat. 9 am - 2 pm |
Crimson Heart Market for Mom - Manotick Legion. 20+ vendors, food and drink. (website) |
| Apr. 20, 2024 Sat. 10 am |
Manotick BIA Spring Fling - Performances and promotions at local businesses (website) |
| Apr. 27 - 28 Sat.-Sun. 8 - 5pm |
E-waste Recycling & Bottle Drive - North Gower Community Centre. Fundraiser for 1st North Gower-Kars Scout Group. (website) |
| Apr. 29, 2024 Mon. 1-4pm, 6:30pm |
Rural Summit Workshop - North Gower Community Centre. Consultation of issues that matter to rural communities. Drop-in 1-4pm. Workshop 6:30pm (email, website) |
| Apr. 28 - May 4 7 pm - 6 am |
Overnight Road Work - Bridge Street & Van Vliet Rd./Long Island Rd. Installation of the new watermain at intersection. (website) |
| May 3, 2024 Fri 2 - 4 pm |
Fraud Awareness - Manotick & Area Centre for Arts & Wellness. A special presentation by the Ottawa Police Service on the subject of fraud awareness for seniors. (email, website) |
| May 3 - 5 Fri. - Sun. |
ITR Theatre Co. presents "The Cemetery Club" - Osgoode. Dinner Sat. 6pm. May 5 2pm SOLD OUT. Comedy about life & death, love & forgiveness, and the power of enduring friendship. $20-$65. (email, website) |
| May 10 - 12 Fri. - Sun. |
ITR Theatre Co. presents "The Cemetery Club" - Osgoode. Brunch Sun. noon. Comedy about life & death, love & forgiveness, and the power of enduring friendship. $20-$65. (email, website) |
| May 10, 2024 |
Chic Time in the ‘Tick’s Enchanted Garden Gala - Manotick Curling Centre. Presented by MCPRA. $95 (email, website) |
| May 11 - 12 Sat. - Sun. |
Family Fishing: Mother’s Day Weekend - Ontario. Residents 18 to 64 fish for free (normally requires a fishing license). (website) |
| May 13, 2024 Mon. 7 - 9 pm |
Garden Myths & Spring Horicultural Show - Manotick United Church or online via Zoom. Presentation by Robert Pavlis, author of Garden Myths along with OHA judged plant show. MHS members free, new members may join. (email, website) |
| May 15, 2024 Wed 12:55 pm |
Test of the Ready Alert system - You will hear the sound of an emergency alert on radios, TVs, and most cellphones. (website) |
| May 18, 2024 Sat. 10 - 4:45 pm |
Watson's Mill season opening - Watson's Mill, Dickinson House, Used Book Store. $2/children free. (email, website) |
| May 25, 2024 Sat. 10 - 2pm |
Annual Spring Fair - Manotick Public School. Free (sponsors, website) |
| May 25, 2024 Sat. 9 - 12 pm |
Annual Spring Plant Sale - Watson's Mill. Plants for sale from Manotick Horticultural Society members. (email, website) |
| May 31, 2024 Fri. 6-8 pm |
Merry Dairy Ice Cream Truck at Morning Owl - Morning Owl, 5521 Manotick Main St. Merry Dairy will be selling ice cream with proceeds going to Canadian Guide Dogs. (email, website) |
| May 31 - June 1 Fri. - Sat. |
Kars Used Book Sale - Kars on the Rideau Public School. Fundraiser to support programming for kids. (website) |
| May 31 - June 1 Fri. - Sat. |
Street Closures - Friday: Manotick Main St. will be closed from Maple St to Currier St. No parking on Main St. Friday afternoon until Friday evening after the Parade. Saturday: Mill St, Dickinson St. & Clapp Ln will be closed to vehicle traffic; Accessible Parking available on Clapp Lane (see signs). (website) |
| Jun. 1, 2024 Sat. 10 - 2 pm |
Food Drive for the North Gower & District Outreach Food Bank - 2352 Roger Stevens Dr. by North Gower fire station and Kars Anglican Church. Food, cash & cheques for local families. (website) |
| June 1 - 2 Sat. - Sun. 10 - 4 pm |
Doors Open Weekend - Goulbourn Museum. Get involved in the new digitization station in its History Centre. (website) |
| May 31 - June 2 Fri. - Sun. |
Dickinson Days Festival - Dickinson Square and the Village of Manotick. (email, website, schedule) |
| June 8, 2024 Sat. 8 - 12 pm |
Carleton Golf & Yacht Community Garage Sale - Marina Drive and area. Rain date June 9. Come for the bargains. (website) |
| Jun. 8, 2024 Sat. 8 - 5 pm |
Kars Community Softball Tournament - Kars Recreation Centre - Baseball Diamond. Games, NOGO coffee truck 8-12pm, Canteen 11-5pm. (website) |
| Jun. 8, 2024 Sat. 9 am |
Beau’s 5k for Ovarian Cancer Canada - Beau's Brewery, 10 Terry Fox Dr, Vankleek Hill. Run, walk or bike. Annual fundraiser. (email, website) |
| June 15, 2023 Sat. 10am |
Manotick Round-the-Islands Paddle - Manotick Boat launch, 5495 South River Dr. Family-friendly race around Long & Nicolls Islands. OMCKRA sanctioned. Swag bags for the first 20 participants.
(email, website) |
| Jun. 15, 2024 Sat. 9:30-2:30 pm |
Quilt Show - 3444 McBean St. Local quilts, wood carvings, and more. Richmond Food Bank donations accepted. Lunch sold at St Paul's United Church next door. (email, 613 838-5541, website) |
| June 15, 2024 Sat. 8 am -4 pm |
Charity Motorcycle Ride for ROSSS - 1096 Bridge St. In support of Rural Ottawa South Support Services. (website)
|
| Jun. 15 - 16 Sat. - Sun. |
Free Family Fishing: Father’s Day Weekend - Ontario. Residents 18 to 64 years fish for free this week (normally requires a fishing license). (website) |
| Jun. 20, 2024 Thu. 4:30-6:30 pm |
Fish Fry Dinner - North Gower Community Centre. 2 pieces of fish, french freid, baked beans, coleslaw, bun, cake or cookies. $20 take-out only (613-489-3276, website) |
| Jun. 21 - 23 Fri. - Sun. |
Fiddles on the Rideau Festival - Manotick United Church. Workshops, jamming, concerts, square dancing: $25 and up. River flotilla concert on Sunday 10am-noon from Mahogany Harbour, Watson’s Mill, to Mahogany Harbour Channel. (website) |
| Jun. 26, 2024 Wed. 1-3 pm |
Aging in Place workshop - Manotick Library. Explore options to help you live independently. Registration required. (website) |
| To end of June |
Overnight Road Work - Bridge Street & Van Vliet Rd./Long Island Rd. Installation of new watermain. (website) - Rideau Valley Drive from Bankfield Rd to Prince of Wales Dr. (website) |
| June 2024 |
Catch the Ace Lottery - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 available Online, at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro (cash only). (email, 613-692-7777, website) |
| July 1 Monday |
Canada Day Fireworks in Osgoode, North Gower, Barrhaven, Richmond, Munster. |
| Jul. 1, 2024 Mon. |
Lock & Paddle - Hartwells Lockstation, off Prince of Wales Dr. [map] (website) |
| Jul. 4, 2024 Thu. 6 -7:30pm |
Grand Opening: David Arntfield Recreation Area - Manotick Arena. Organized by MCPRA (Mnaotick Culture Parks and Recreation Association. (email,
website) |
| Jul. 6, 2024 Sat. 1 pm |
Story Telling - Dickinson House back lawn. Refreshments, limited seating (bring chair/blanket). Admission by donation. (email, 613-692-2241, website) |
| Jun. 29–Jul. 7 Sat. - Sun. |
Free Family Fishing Week - Ontario. Residents 18 to 64 years fish for free for 9 days! (normally requires a fishing license). (website) |
| Jul. 9, 2024 Tue 7 am - 7 pm |
Temporary Road Closure - Scharfield Road Closed related to the construction project at 1185 Beaverwood Road. (email, website) |
| July 10, 2024 Wed. 7:30 pm |
Out of the Core Concert Series: On Solitude - Munster United Church, 2881 Munster Rd. Thomas Baeté – viola de gamba and voice. (website) |
| Jul. 13, 2024 Sun. 1:30 - 3 pm |
Dickinson House Afternoon Tea - Dickinson House. $30 in advance. (email, 613-692-6455, website) |