What's Happening This Week
Posted Feb 5, 2010 By EMC News
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Darlene Gillard, a longtime resident of Barrhaven, was chosen by the Royal Bank to carry the Olympic torch in Cornwall recently. Congratulations, Darlene.
February 6: Real estate entrepreneur Savannah-Brooklyn Ross. Teaches rich ways to buy high equity and cash flow real estate. Takes place at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 2881 Gilford Dr., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To book or for information call 613-274-0938.
February 6: People Meeting People Winterlude Dance for singles 50+. Takes place at the Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Appropriate dress/no jeans. For more information, including the admission cost, please call 613-825-7083 or 613-224-6805.
February 5: The Bells Corners branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be having a roast turkey dinner with music by Jeff and Angie.
February 6 & 10: The Myers Riders Football Club is holding registration for their spring/summer OV programs at the Tanglewood Community Centre, 30 Woodfield Dr., from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 6 and 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 10. Programs are for the three levels of play: peewee (ages 13/14), junior varsity (ages 15/16) and varsity (ages 17-19), as of June 1, 2010. For more information including costs and boundaries, please contact Sandy at 613-723-1302.
February 9: The Ottawa Doll and Collectors Guild invites you to this month's meeting on wooden dolls. Anyone interested in collecting, making, discussing and learning about all types of dolls, is welcome. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m., Nepean Museum, 16 Rowley Ave. For more information, please contact Ann 613-592-2720 or Julie 613-722-9382.
February 9: The February meeting of the Bells Corners Christian Women Club is at 9:15 a.m. at Arlington Woods Hall, 225 McClellan Rd. Featuring Louise Cossette showing the ancient art of bobbin lacemaking. Free child care. For cost information and to reserve your spot, call 613-721-1257 or 613-829-2063.
February 10: Wildlife friendly gardening: if you build it they will come. The Barrhaven Garden Club presents Sarah Coulber of the Canadian Wildlife Federation who will talk about how to enhance your existing outdoor spaces to create a wildlife-friendly garden. Learn how to qualify for the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. Takes place at Larkin House, 76 Larkin Dr., 7:30 p.m. For information, including cost, please contact 613-825-4257.
February 14: Come to the Nepean Museum from 1-4 p.m. and celebrate Valentine's Day with the Crafts for Cupid program. Enjoy some sweet treats while you create your own "one of a kind cards and keepsake boxes for your favourite sweetheart. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
February 14: West Ottawa Community Concerts present 'The Gospel According to Saint Mark' featuring professional actor Matthew Gibson at Saint Mark, 2 p.m. Takes place at Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Richmond Rd. For information call 613-820-8103 or www.hopetheatre.com.
February 15: Drop by the Nepean Museum and enjoy several fun family crafts and activities for Family Day. Celebrate your family and learn about your ancestors by making creative family trees using a variety of materials and techniques. The Nepean Museum is at 16 Rowley Ave.
February 18: The Nepean Horticultural Society will be hosting guest speaker Judy Fine on "Easy Flower Arranging." Learn how to make a winning arrangement. Takes place at City View United Church, 6 Epworth Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Light refreshments. For information, including cost, call 613-829-7563.
March 2, 9 & 16: Singers wanted! A new ladies' barbershop chorus is forming in Barrhaven with the interim name 'Chapman Mills Sound Connection.' Meet in the library of St. Emily School, 500 Chapman Mills Dr. Prospective members are invited to come out on the dates listed. Come and meet new friends and sing with us. Contact Stephanie at 613-838-2826 or williams@xplornet.com.
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February 6: Real estate entrepreneur Rich Mom, Savannah-Brooklyn Ross. Teaches rich ways to buy high equity and cash flow real estate. Takes place at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 2881 Gilford Dr., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To book or for information call 613-274-0938.
February 6: People Meeting People Winterlude Dance for singles 50+. Takes place at the Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Appropriate dress/no jeans. Come out and enjoy great music with door prizes and refreshments. For more information, including the admission cost, please call 613-825-7083 or 613-224-6805.
February 7: By Youth for Youth, a concert for Haiti earthquake relief through the Canadian Red Cross. Showcasing Ottawa's talented young musicians and artists. Takes place at 2:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Congregation Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave. To reserve tickets or for more information contact byyouthforyouth10@gmail.com. Donations will be accepted before, during and after the concert.
February 23: Winter propagation workshop. Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm, 7-9 p.m. Hands on, learn to take and care for winter cuttings and how to start trees, shrubs and perennials from seed. For information, including the cost, or to register contact 613-230-3276 or info@friendsofthefarm.ca.
February 27: Republic of Guyana 40th anniversary dinner-dance. Takes place at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall, 1000 Byron Ave. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Silent auction during the evening. Dress is semi-formal. Proceeds to the Guyana Youth Scholarship Fund and the Bernice Mansell Foundation for disadvantaged children and seniors in Guyana. For more information please contact Sheilaptt@gmail.com or 613-723-8559.
