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Local Events

Dec. 1, 2023 Fri. 7 - 9 pm	Road Closure: Manotick Main St. - closed for the Santa Claus parade. (email, website)
Dec. 1, 2023 Fri. 7 - 9 pm	Santa Claus Parade of Lights - Manotick Main St. 6 pm: enjoy hot chocolate at Wilson Law 5542 Manotick Main and in front of 692 Coffee & Bar, 5546 Manotick Main. 8:30 pm: Tree lighting at Watson's Mill. (email, website)
Dec. 1, 2023 Sat. 7 - 9 pm	Manotick Legion Open House - Manotick Legion. Everyone welcome - free hot chocolate, chili and hot dogs. (email, 613-692-3243, website)
Dec. 1, 2, 3 Fri-Sat 7:30 Sun. 2	ITR Theatre: "Staff Room" - Osgoode Community Centre. Play $20, Sat. Dinner-theatre $65. (website)
Dec. 2, 2023 Sat 10am - 4pm	Manotick Legion Christmas Bazaar - 5550 Ann St. Annual shopping for the holidays. Free. (613-692-3243, website)
Dec. 2, 2023 Sat. 1 - 4:30 pm	Progressive Euchre Tournament - Manotick Legion. 1st Saturdays, Register: 12:30 pm, Cost $10. (email, 613-692-3243, website)
Dec. 2, 2023 Sat. 10:30 am	Family Storytime - Manotick Library. We will be featuring a story with activity from the Ottawa Storytelling Festival. Drop in, free. (email, website)
Dec. , 2023	2023 Light Up the Village Contest - Village of Manotick. (email, website)
Dec. 3, 2023 Sun. 8am- 10pm	Kars Christmas Market - Kars Rec. Centre. Gifts & treats from locals vendors. Lunch & snacks available. Bring donations for North Gower Outreach (food bank). (email, website)
Dec. 3, 2023 Sun. 3:15 pm	Catch the Ace Lottery - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website)
Dec. 3, 2023 Sun. 8:30 - 2pm	North Gower Christmas Market - North Gower Community Centre. Buy hand-made gifts and holiday treats. Booth Application. (Facebook page)
Dec. 3, 2021 Sun. sunset	Carols at Sunset - Watson's Mill. (email, website)
Dec. 7, 2023 Thu. 4 - 5 pm	Craft Lab: Pop-up Cards - Manotick Library. Ages 8-13 yrs old. Learn to make pop-up cards for any occasion. Register online free. (email, website)
Dec. 8 , 2023 Fri. 6:30 pm	YOMA Holiday Cards Paint Night - Manotick Community Centre, Kiwanis Hall. For youths grades 4-8. Sign up online by Dec. 6. (email, 613-596-5626 x254, YOMA)
Dec. 9, 2023 Sat. 10:30 - 11am	Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop in for fun story reading, songs and fun. Free (email, website)
Dec. 10, 2023 Order deadline	Christmas Wine Fundraiser - Canadian Guide Dogs. Order online with promo code for special 40th anniversary label. pickup Dec. 18-22 at CGDB. (email, 613-692-7777, website)
Dec. 10, 2023 Sun. 9 - 12 pm	Breakfast with Santa - Manotick Legion. Register by phone or sign in at the Legion. Free will donation. (email, 613-692-3243, website)
Dec. 10, 2023 Sun. 8am- 10pm	Kars Christmas Market - Kars Rec. Centre. Christmas gifts & treats from locals vendors. Lunch and snacks also available. Donations accepted for North Gower Outreach (food bank). (email, 613-489-2524, website)
Dec. 10, 2023 Sun. 3:15 pm	Catch the Ace Lottery (first draw) - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website)
Dec. 14, 2023 Thu. 6:30 pm	One Shot in the Dark role-playing game - Manotick Library. Ages 7-13. Create a dungeon & fight monsters! Register online free. (email, website)
Dec. 16, 2023 Sat. 10:30 - 11am	Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop in for fun family stories, songs and other activities. Free (email, website)
Dec. 17, 2023 Sun. 3:15 pm	Catch the Ace Lottery - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website)
Dec. 23, 2023 Sat. 1 - 1:30 pm	Christmas Tales - Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Join us for Christmas stories from around the world! Drop-in, free. (email, website)
Dec. 28, 2023 Thu. 2 - 4 pm	Lego® Block Party - Manotick Library. Ages 4 - 12, with an older family member please. Free. (email, website)
Dec. 30, 2023 Sat. 11:15-12:15pm	"Noon" Years Eve Party - Manotick Library. Don't stay up late! Make a party hat, sing, dance & countdown to "Noon". Free. (email, website)
Dec. 31, 2023 Sun. 5:30pm - 1am	New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance - Manotick Legion. Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm Live Band: Thompson Live (email, 613-795-1608, 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)

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