THIS IS FOR ARCHIVAL PURPOSE ONLY
2006 EVENT ARCHIVE
| Jan. 1, 2006 Sunday |
Happy New Year! From all of us at The Manotick Directory! |
| Jan. 11, 2006 Wed. 10 am | "Is it Normal Memory Loss?" - Osgoode Care Centre, 7650 Snake Island Rd. (www.alzheimerott.org) |
| Jan. 13/14/16 Fri., Sat., Mon. 12-8pm |
Federal Election advance polls - Poll 610 Manotick Library (Elections Canada 1-866-249-5752) |
| Jan. 14, 2006 Sat. |
Osgoode Village Winter Carnival - (Osgoode Lions Club) |
| Jan. 14, 2006 Sat. pm | Ringette - Gloucester Devils & Ottawa Ice - Metcalfe Arena (Metcalfe Ringette) |
| Jan. 16, 2006 Mon. | Postal Letter Rate to 51¢ |
| Jan. 17, 2006 Tue. 6 pm | Deadline to vote by mail or at Elections Canada - 1 Antares Drive (Hunt Club). Download form from www.elections.ca or phone 1-866-249-5752. |
| Jan. 21, 2006 Sat. |
Osgoode Village Winter Carnival - (details not provided) |
| Jan. 21, 2006 Sat. 2 pm | Java Hour/ Ladies Lifeline 10-Year Reunion - Parkway Road Church, 7275 Parkway Rd. 10th year reunion (dtretter@rogers.com 821-3791) |
| Jan. 23, 2006 Mon. 9:30am - 9:30pm |
Federal Election Candidates for Nepean-Carleton: CON: Pierre Poilievre (Incumbent) GRN: Lori Gadzala LIB: Michael Gaffney NDP: Laurel Gibbons |
| Jan. 24-29 Tue. - Sun. |
Greely Winter Carnival - Greely Community Centre. Tournaments, meals, dances, car rally, music, volleyball, hockey, sleigh rides, shows |
| Jan. 27-28 Fri., Sat. |
Manotick's Shiverfest - winter carnival in Centennial Park, Manotick Arena. Shinny, skating, meals, bonfire, crafts, snowboarding, Comeday Night & Dance. (692-6975, aaives@rogers.com) |
| Jan. 29, 2006 Sun. 7-9 pm |
The Marlboreens in Concert - South Gloucester Church. Enjoy some good-time gospel and blue-grass music Cost $8. (sguc@magma.ca 822-6433) |
| Jan./Feb. 2006 |
City of Ottawa recreation programs - Classes, socials, basketball, babysitting, fitness, etc. (ottawa.ca tel:311) |
| Jan. 30 - Feb. 6 | North Gower Winter Carnival - Skating, dinners, broomball, snowmobiles, movies, curling, toboggan, sleigh rides, hockey. Citizen of the Year. Website) |
| Feb. 6-11 | Kars Winter Carnival - Broomball, pub nights, meals, family saktes, cances, hockey, darts, euchre (826-0890) |
| Feb. 9 , 2006 Thu. 7:30 pm | Bankfield Road Traffic Lights meeting - Manotick Arena. (ottawa.ca Comments: philippe.landry@ottawa.ca) |
| Feb. 11, 2006 Sat. 6-10 pm | Valentine Sweetheart Dinner - Manotick United Church, 5567 Main Proceeds to Habitat for Humanity. Entertainment and silent auction Cost $40/person (tax receipt for $25) (www.kars.ca, 692-4717, 720-0821 macpherson@celtic.ca) |
| Feb. 11, 2006 Sat. 2pm / 7pm | Children's Variety Show - St. Leonard's School, Manotick. Refreshments. Fundraiser for food bank. Cost $10/$5. Non-perishable food & money (tax receipts) will be accepted. |
| Feb. 11, 2006 Sat. 6 pm | Valentine Sweetheart Dinner - Manotick United Church. Cost $40 ($25 donation to Habitat for Humanity) (692-4717 macpherson@celtic.ca) |
| Feb. 11, 2006 Sat. 8 pm | Kars Sweetheart Dance - "Ambush". Tickets: $12 in advance Kars Gen. Store, 826-0890) |
| Feb. 12, 2006 Sun. 2 pm | Metcalfe Holy Trinity Anglican Church 150th Anniversary Celebration - "Desperate Farmwives" by Scene Around Players. Music by Wally Fisher & Friends, and Holly Villeneuve. Dessert. $10/$5 Tickets: 821-2873 or 821-2959 |
| Feb. 14, 2006 Tuesday |
Valentine's Day |
| Feb. 15, 2006 | Ottawa Police Gun Amnesty ends - Call 760-8102 to arrange pickup. (ottawapolice.ca) |
| Feb. 18, 2006 Sat. 4pm to closing | "Rock of Legions" - Kelly's Welcome, 5544 Manotick Main. Great music, comedy, light buffet. Cost $15. Manotick Legion fundraiser. (jcourville@ergosense.ca 692-3995) |
| Feb. 19, 2006 Sun. | Spaghetti Dinner - St. Andrews United Church, Metcalfe. Cost $10/$5. (Cindy Johnston at 821-0531) |
| Feb. 3-19 | Winterlude - Rideau Skateway Ice sculptures, a playground made of snow, buskers, and best of all, the Rideau Canal - the world's longest skating rink. (CapCan.ca/Winterlude) |
| Feb. 7/14/21 Tue. 1:30-4pm | Diabetes Education Classes - Ottawa Public Library, Manotick Branch, 5499 South River Dr. For those newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and their families. Register with CCHC: 613-233-4443. |
| Feb. 22, 2006 Wed. 7pm | Geocaching Awareness Evening - Ferguson Forest Centre, 275 Rd. 44 (north of Rd. 43 in Kemptville). Combine hiking, biking, fishing, driving while looking for hidden caches at the Ferguson Forest Centre and Limerick Forest. (258-8268, 342-8528, geocachingontario.com) |
| Feb. 28, 2006 Tue. 5-6:30pm | Pancake Supper - Tuesday, February 28 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at South Gloucester United Church 2536 Rideau Rd. Freewill offering. Everyone welcome. |
| Mar. 1, 2006 Wed. 6:30-10pm | Rideau Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting - Strathmere Inn, Prince of Wales Dr. Snacks, Jazz, Business Coach. (rideauchamber.com) |
| Mar. 2, 2006 Thu. 6 pm | Osgoode Youth Association Official Opening - old firehall, Osgoode Main St. (osgoodevillage.com/O-Ya) |
| Mar. 6 2006 Mon. 7 pm | Food Safety public meeting - Osgoode Community Centre. Ottawa Health Unit and By-Law services will answer questions. |
| Mar. 9, 2006 Thu. 7 pm | Agricultural & Rural Affairs Committee: Wetlands - St. Philip's Church Hall, 129 Burke Street, Richmond. Meeting about wetland designation. (ottawa.ca) |
| Mar. 9, 2006 Thu. 7pm | Bingo Maddness - Manotick Arena. Prize value minimum $20. Proceeds donated to MADD Ottawa. Adults 19 & over. Cost $20 per booklet. (bingomaddness@hotmail.com) |
| Mar. 18, 2006 Sat. 6 pm | Veggietales Family Movie Night - Knox Presbyterian Church. Showing "Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler". Free. (kerri.guther@sympatico.ca 692-4228) |
| Mar. 22-26 Wed.-Sun. 7:30pm Sat.-Sun. 2pm | The Greely Players present "Hello, Dolly!" - Greely Community Centre. Annual production involving both adults and children, and a cabaret night. Cost $12/$8. (Tickets: 1-866-593-4524 www.greelyplayers.ca) |
| Mar. 25, 2006 Sat. 1-5 pm | Russell Lions Club Euchre Tournament - Royal Canadian Legion, Russell registration beginning at noon, cash & door prizes, meal served. Cost $20. (jconnelly@bank-banque-canada.ca 445-8067) |
| Mar. 26, 2006 Sun. 3pm & 7pm | Charlie Patton in concert - South Gloucester United Church. Cost $10. |
| Mar. 14,21,28 Tue. 6pm | Advocacy Workshop - by Family Services of Ottawa. (Register etroy@familyservicesottawa.org, 725-3601 ext.107) |
| Mar. 29, Apr. 5 Wed. 7-9 pm | Osgoode Ladies Softball Registration - Osgoode legion . League starts May 8 Mon. and/or Wed. nights. Cost $100/$70. (Sue Piche-Gilchrist 826-0851, Jaime Hodges 826-6614) |
| Mar. 30, 2006 Thursday | Ontario By-Election Nepean-Carleton - Candidates: Laurel Gibbons (NDP) Brian Ford (Lib), Lisa MacLeod (Con), Peter Tretter (Green), Jurgen Vollrath (Freedom). |
| Apr. 1, 2006 Sat. 3:30 pm | Ottawa Rural Council AGM - North Gower Community Centre. Dinner 6:30 $25, cash bar, dancing. (RuralCouncil.ca 821-3336) |
| Apr. 1, 2006 Sat. 9-2 pm | 5th Annual Gigantic Greely Garage Sale For CHEO - Greely Community Centre. Donations Friday to 8 pm. (821-0173) |
| Apr. 2, 2006 Sun. 2-4 pm | Watson's Mill Annual Meeting - Knox Presbyterian Church (watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com 692-6455 watsonsmill.com) |
| Apr. 8, 2006 Sat. 12:30pm | Seizure Workshop - Osgoode Township High School. In partnership with Epilepsy Ottawa Carleton. |
| Apr. 8, 2006 Sat. 7:30 pm | Manotick Musicale - Manotick United Church. Snack, refreshments, "Silent Auction". Tickets: Manotick Office Pro or Rideau Seniors' Centre. Cost $15. (johns@magma.ca 489-2253) |
| Apr. 8, 2006 Sat. 8am-noon | Mass CPR/AED Training - Osgoode Township High School. Free. Pre-register with public health nurse. (ottawa.ca) |
| Apr. 15, 2006 Sat. 8:30-12:30 1:30-5:30pm | Mass CPR/AED Training - Fred Barrett Arena. Free. Pre-register: CPR@ottawa.ca, 831-1997. (ottawa.ca schedule) |
| Apr. 16, 2006 Sunday |
Easter |
| Apr. 19, 2006 Wed. 11:30 am | NCBA Annual Luncheon - Players Club, Rideau Carleton Raceway. Candidates for mayor, Chiarelli, Kilrea, and Munter, with moderator Walter Robinson 12:30-1:30. $50/$45/$35 (821-2751) |
| Apr. 20, 2006 Thu. 7:30 pm | Rideau Ward public meeting: Roads - North Gower RA. (www.glennbrooks.ca 580-2424 x26998) |
| Apr. 21, 2006 Sat. 7-10 pm | Pre-teen Dances - Rideau Osgoode Karate Club, Osgoode. 9-13 yrs. only, supervised. $4. (826-0417) |
| April 21-22 Fri. 4:30-8 pm Sat. 8-12 noon | Community Used Book Sale - Kars Public School. Book and bake sale. Fun for the family! Free (rosemary@celtic.ca 489-4174) |
| Apr. 22, 2006 Sat. 10-4 pm | Car/Truck Wash - Manotick Fire Station (south edge of village) The Manotick Cadet Corps. Fundraiser for the Manotick Legion. |
| Apr. 22, 2006 Sat. 8 pm | Ottawa Valley Horse Drawing Dinner, Dance & Auction - 63 Wilson St. West, Perth. Country & Western band, Live Auction, evening lunch. (Tickets $10. 267-5569) |
| Apr. 22-23 Sat-Sun 9-4 pm | Giant "Garage Sale" - Mews of Manotick, Unit 7. Fundraiser for Rideau Seniors' Centre. Donations welcome. Free (Anne.Steinbacher@magma.ca 489-2253) |
| Apr. 23, 2006 Sun. 7 pm | "One Square Mile" in Concert - South Gloucester United Church. Bluegrass music concert. $10/$8 in advance at 821-2851 |
| Apr. 23, 2006 Sun. 1:30 pm | Cancer Survivors Fashion Show - Senhor Santo Cristo Church, 1100 Kenaston St. $25 ($30 at door) Sponsored by Saunders-Matthey Cancer Prevention Coalition (dougjule@rogers.com 843-8828) |
| Apr. 25, 2006 Tue. 5-9 pm |
RWBN Trade Show - Burritts Rapids Community Centre. Rural Women's Business Network dinner $25 at 6:45pm. (394-1745 mnewsome@cogeco.ca, rmann@295.ca 258-3112) |
| Apr. 28-29 Fri.-Sat. | Osgoode Trade & Home Show - Osgoode Community Centre (826-2581, 826-1248) |
| Apr. 29-30 Sat.-Sun. 10-2 pm | Spring Cleanup & Book collection - Watson's Mill (692-6455 to volunteeer or donate books watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| to Apr. 30 | WinterWalk 2006 - A virtual walk around South America - until April 30. Finale Party. Free. (Register: 580-6744 x 23462) |
| Apr. 29, 2006 Sat. 10-5 pm | NFAL Spring Art Show - Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave. Over 45 artists! Free (terianne27@hotmail.com 226-2507) |
| Apr. 29, 2006 Sat. 7:30 pm | Paul Mussell, Live - Emerald Links Golf Club. Comedy recording performance., fundraiser for "Ploughing for a Cure". Tickets $20 at 822-4653. () |
| Apr. 29, 2006 Sat. 8am-noon Sat. 1-5pm | Mass CPR/AED Training - North Gower Community Centre. CPR & defibrillator training. Free. (580-6744 x 23462 ottawa.ca schedule) |
| Apr. 29, 2006 Sat. 7 pm | Doyle Dance - Manotick Arena. Music by "Sticks'n'Stones". TV for NHL game. Fundraiser for Mike Doyle's son Conor. Tickets at Manotick Office Pro . (liam1@ca.inter.net 769-2916) |
| Apr. 29, 2006 Sat. 8am-noon Sat. 1-5pm | Mass CPR/AED Training - Osgoode Township High School. Free. Pre-register: CPR@ottawa.ca, 831-1997. (ottawa.ca schedule) |
| May 3, 2006 Wed. 7-9 pm | "Gardening without Pesicides" - Walter Baker Sports Centre, Room 202. Free. |
| May 4, 2006 Thu. 6 pm | Comedy Festival - "Absolute Comedy", at Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Cocktails, AJ's buffet, door prizes. Tickets $20, Metcalfe Variety 821-3440. Fundraiser for local charities. |
| May 4-13 | Thousand Islands Jazz Festival - Brockville. $14-$43 (Ticket office 877-342-7122 brockvilleconcert.ca) |
| May 5-7 Fri. 8pm Sat. dinner Sun. 2pm | "Moon Over Buffalo" - Osgoode Community Centre. ITR Drama/comedy. $12/10. Dinner theatre $40/28. (website 860-1291 davidhlang@sympatico.ca) |
| May 6, 2006 Sat. 8-noon | Yard & Bake Sale - Knox Presbyterian Church by the Mill. (692-4228) |
| May 6, 2006 Sat. 10-noon | Spring Tree Sale - Manotick. Pre-order 10-24" seedlings for pickup. (shamill@ca.inter.net 269-3415 RideauRoundTable.ca) |
| May 6-7 Sat. 10-4:30 pm | Book Sale - Watson's Mill (692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| May 6-7 Sat.-Sun. 10-5 | South Ottawa Women's Show - Services, samples, decorating, fashion. $10 supporting Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. (website 826-3222) |
| May 6-7, 2006 Sat.-Sun. 7 pm | "Rescue in the Night" - Parkway Road Pentecostal Church. Musical by the Parkway Community Kids Choir. Free |
| May 11, 2006 Thu. 7 pm | Sign by-law meeting - Manotick Arena. Ottawa sign by-laws and regulations for business. (ottawa.ca) |
| May 11-13 Thu.-Sat. 8 pm | "Moon Over Buffalo" - Osgoode Community Centre. Drama - comedy. $12/10. Saturday Dinner theatre $40/28. (davidhlang@sympatico.ca 860-1291 website) |
| May 12-14 Fri. 7-10 Sat.-Sun. 11-5 | Manotick Art Association Art Show & Sale - Manotick Curling Centre. Original art works of 45 members. $12/$2 (Website, sheilamikeking@sympatico.ca) |
| May 13, 2006 Sat. 9-4 pm | Car Wash for CHEO - McNeil Chev. Fundraiser for Children's Hospital. $5/$10 for trucks (sue_campbell@hc-sc.gc.ca) |
| May 13, 2006 Sat. 9-noon | Plant Sale - Watson's Mill by the Manotick Horticultural Society (747-5660, 823-1658) |
| May 13, 2006 Sat. | CGYHA Garage Sale - Carleton Golf & Yacht Club 6 km. south of Manotick. (cgyha.com) |
| May 13, 2006 Sat. 7-5 pm | Richmond Community Garage Sale - Richmond. Rain or Shine. (http://www.richmondvillage.ca/ events@richmondvillage.ca) |
| May 13-14 Sat. 10-4:30 pm | Book Sale - Watson's Mill (692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| May 14, 2006 Sunday | Mother's Day |
| May 14, 2006 Sun. 10 - noon | The Big Sit - Guinness World Record Attempt for dogs doing a 2 minute sit - Manotick Arena. Cost $10. (ovsarda.on.ca 834-9896 ovsarda.bigsit@gmail.com) |
| May 15, 2006 Mon. 8:30am - 4pm | Well Water Sample Collection - Rideau Client Service Centre. Test to ensure safe drinking water. Free. (580-6744 x 23462) |
| May 15, 2006 Mon. 7:30am - 7pm | Well Water Sample Collection - 7 Grenville Street , Burritts Rapids. Test to ensure safe drinking water. Free. (580-6744 x 23462) |
| May 16, 2006 Tuesday | Canada Census - You need the latest version of browser and Java software to do it online. (census2006.ca) |
| May 16, 2006 Tue. | Anti-Spyware Coalition - public workshop (location TBA) (AntiSpywareCoalition.org) |
| May 18, 2006 Thu. 8:30 - noon | Well Water Sample Collection - Rideau Client Service Centre. Test to ensure safe drinking water. Free. (580-6744 x 23462 ) |
| May 19, 2006 Sat. 7-10 pm | Pre-teen Dances - Rideau Osgoode Karate Club, Osgoode. 9-13 yrs. only, supervised. $4. (826-0417) |
| May 21 Sun. 10-4:30 pm | Book Sale - Watson's Mill (692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| May 26, 2006 Fri. 8 pm | Country Music Dance & Silent Auction - Rideau-Carleton Raceway. Benefit for South Gloucester United Church. (822-6433, 821-2851, 925-4487) |
| May 26-28 Fri.-Sun. | Run Walk & Roll for Cancer Prevention - Ottawa. Entry $35, returned if $250 raised. |
| May 27, 2006 Sat. 9-4 pm | Carwash for CHEO -McNeil Motor Sales, 1346 Bankfield Rd. In honour of CHEO champion Melanie Pham. $5. (612-9313 sue_campbell@hc-sc.gc.ca) |
| May 27, 2006 Sat. 8-2 pm | Annual Church Spring Lawn Sale - South Gloucester United Church. |
| May 27, 2006 Sat. 9-2 pm | Mass Garage Sale - Metcalfe Public School |
| May 27, 2006 Sat. 12-4:30 pm | Antique Road Show - Osgoode Township High School. Appraiser Janet Carlile . $20 per registered item ($5 entry only) (826-0993) |
| May 27, 2006 Sat. 9:30 pm | Fishing Derby - Kars RA. Open to children age 1-14. Rain or shine. Free entry and boat launch. (489-3530) |
| May 28, 2006 Sun. 7 pm | Marlboreens Concert - Know Presbyterian Church. Country/Gospel Music (692-4228) |
| May 28, 2006 Sun. 10-4:30 pm | Book Sale - Watson's Mill (692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| May 28, 2006 Sun. 9:30 am | “Go For Guide Dogs” - Andrew Haydon Park. Fundraising for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Barbecue, lots of door prizes, meet Skratch (Ottawa Lynx) and Clifford the Big Red Dog. (Entry Forms 692-7777) |
| May 31, 2006 Wed. | The Smoke-Free Ontario Act - smoking ban in enclosed public places and workplaces begins today. (ottawa.ca) |
| March - May | National Capital Wildlife Festival - Nature walks, movie festivals, wildlife awareness events. Free. (831-2253) |
| May 31, Jun. 3 Wed./Sat. | Canada Day Street Hockey Tournament registration - Osgoode (826-9968) |
| Jun. 3-5 Sat.-Sun. 9-6 pm | Dickinson Days - Manotick Village annual celebration Full Schedule: manotick.net/dickinsondays (Dennis Barbeau 692-0030) |
| Jun. 3-5 Sat.-Sun. 9-4 | Pioneer Days & Doors Open Ottawa - Watson's Mill (692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Jun. 3, 2006 Sat. 2 pm | Victorian Tea - Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Metcalfe. Tickets $8 at 233-1556 () |
| Jun. 3, 2006 Sat. | Lindsay Service Charity Golf Tournament - Metcalfe Golf Club (761-3906, 831-1853, 821-1549) |
| Jun. 4, 2006 Sun. 8:30 am | Manotick in Motion 2/5 Km. Walk - Manotick Arena. Fundraiser for the Manotick Legion (Dickinson Days event) |
| Jun. 5, 2006 | Garbage Day Change - Manotick/Kars/CGYC Monday, North Gower Thursday (more) |
| Jun. 6-8 Tue.-Thu. | Annual Senior Games - Metcalfe. 55+ Bowling, Shuffleboard, Bridge, etc. June 8 Dinner, Vernon Community Centre (821-2666) |
| Jun. 10, 2006 Sat. 8-1 pm | Vernon Village Garage Sale - (821-0904) |
| Jun. 10, 2006 Sat. 8-4 pm | Greely Village Garage Sale |
| Jun. 13, 2006 Tue. 7 pm | Ottawa Police Services Board Community Meeting - Manotick Arena (560-1270 lynn.kennedy@ottawa.ca) |
| Jun. 16, 2006 Sat. 7-10 pm | Pre-teen Dance - Rideau Osgoode Karate Club, Market Square, Osgoode. 9-13 yrs. only, supervised. $4. (826-0417) |
| Jun. 17, 2006 Sat. 6:30 pm | Cruise & Dance for Harmony Hall - 895 Jacques Cartier, Gatineau. Boat cruise, dancing to DJ, snacks, prizes, cash bar. Fundraiser for the Manotick Legion. $45, $80/couple. Tickets at Back On Track Physiotherapy, 5492 South River Dr. (manotick_back_on_track@bellnet.ca) |
| Jun. 17, 2006 Sat. | 613 Area Code - 10-digit phone dialling begins today for area codes 613, 519, 450, 514, 819. Edit dialup Internet connections! (Dial10.ca) |
| Jun. 20, 2006 Tue. 4-8pm | North-South Light Rail Project - Walter Baker Sports Centre. Open house for train to Riverside South/Barrhaven. (3-1-1) |
| Jun. 20, 2006 Tue. 7 pm | North Gower Community Design Plan open house - North Gower Community Centre (rose.kung@ottawa.ca) |
| Jun. 21, 2006 Wed. 1:30 pm | Alzheimer Society Of Ottawa Learning Series - Osgoode Care Centre, 7650 Snake Island Rd. (sheggart@alzheimerott.org or 523-4004) |
| Jun. 23, 2006 Fri. 1 pm |
Golf Tournament, A.C.T./UCT - Manderley on the Green. Fundraiser for Rideau Seniors' Centre. Lunch, dinner, prizes. $125. (Norm Duffy 613-692-0500) |
| Jun. 24, 2006 Sat. 1-3 pm | Car Seat Inspection Clinic - Richmond Arena. Appointments required. Free. Call Jill 838-7804 to book as space is limited. |
| Jun. 24, 2006 Sat. 1-5 pm | Richmond Fun Daze - Richmond Fairgrounds. A day of fun activities for the whole family. Free. (events@richmondvillage.ca, Website) |
| Jun. 24, 2006 Sat. 2-7 pm | Richmond Vol. Firefighters Chicken BBQ - Richmond Agricultural Building. Don't go hungry. Get your tickets early for this fundraiser. $10. (Larry 838-4820, Website) |
| Jun. 25, 2006 Sun. 1-3 pm | Strawberry Social - Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Jun. 27, 2006 Tue. 4:30-5:30pm | "Open Albion Road" Protest - intersection of Albion Rd. and Lester Rd. See you there. |
| Jun. 28, 2006 Wed. 1pm | St. Mark High School Graduation - ( School Directory) |
| Jun. 30, 2006 Fri. 4:30-7 pm | Bake Sale - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kars |
| Jul. 1, 2006 Sat. dusk | Fireworks - Greely Community Centre, Osgoode Community Centre and Vernon Community Centre |
| Jul. 1, 2006 Sat. 9:30-3 pm | Street Hockey Tournament - Osgoode. (826-9968) |
| Jul. 1, 2006 | Tax Change: GST drops 1% |
| Jul. 4, 2006 Tue. 7 pm | Watoto Children's Choir - Parkway Road Pentecostal Church. Donations to support Ugandan orphans |
| Jul. 4 & 11, 2006 Tue. 7 pm |
"All's Well, That Ends Well" - by the Shakespeare Young Company. Dickinson Square (St. James Church if it rains) (Manotick Grass Roots Theatre Project) |
| Jul. 8, 2006 Sat. Noon | Barbeque & Silent Auction - Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann St. Fundraiser by MP Piolievre, MPP MacLeod, Manotick Messenger. Entertainment, food, cold beer, refreshments. |
| Jul. 8, 2006 Sat. 9-4 pm | 1-Day Hazardous Waste Depot - Trail Waste Facility, 4475 Trail Rd. (3-1-1 ) |
| Jul. 10, 2006 Mon. | BBQ & Cruise Night - 5562-C Manotick Main. Manotick Legion Fundraiser (details not provided) |
| Jul. 14, 2006 Fri. | Mike Doyle Golf Tournament - Manderley on the Green. Fundraiser for Connor Doyle. (liam@anderpub.com) |
| Jul. 15, 2006 Sat. 1-3 pm | Guide Dogs for the Blind Open House - National Training Centre. Demonstrations, tours, learn what it takes to train a guide dog. Free, donations accepted. Cash BBQ. (guidedogs.ca) |
| Jul. 15, 2006 Sat. | Merchant Garage Sale - Mews of Manotick. |
| Jul. 15, 2006 Sat. 9-3 pm | Car Wash & BBQ - Robinson's IGA, Manotick Mews. Manotick Legion Fundraiser (613-692-6262) |
| Jul. 16, 2006 Sun. 12-5 pm | Garden Tour & Tea - Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Jul. 18, 2006 Tue. 7 pm |
"Twilight Tales" - Dickinson Square (St. James Church if it rains) (Manotick Grass Roots Theatre Project) |
| Jul. 21, 2006 Fri. 7-10 pm | Beer Tasting - Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Jul. 21-23 Fri.-Sun. | Kars Fair - Parade, dog show, midway, entertainment, horse show, crafts, pony rides, BBQ, beer tent, demolition derby |
| Jul. 21-23 Fri.-Sun. | Weekend to end Breast Cancer - Fundraising walk for Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. (ottawacoaches@endcancer.ca) |
| Jul. 23, 2006 Sun. 11-3 pm | Antique Car Show - Osgoode Community Centre |
| Jul. 23, 30 Sat. 10-4:30 pm | Children’s Heritage Craft Days - Watson's Mill |
| Jul. 24 - 28 Mon.-Fri. 9-3 | Athletes in Action Sports Camp - Manotick Arena fields. Ages 6-13 in softball and soccer. Registration forms in displays at local businesses. $99. (DMTimm@rogers.com) |
| Jul. 25, 2006 Tue. 7 pm |
"Two Gentlement of Verona" - Dickinson Square (St. James Church if it rains) (Manotick Grass Roots Theatre Project) |
| Jul. 28, 2006 Fri. | Kiwanis Golf Tournament - Emerald Links $125 Manotick Legion Fundraiser (Greg 613-692-0413) |
| Jul. 29, 2006 Sat. 1-5 pm | UK Day Garden Party & Tea - Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Celebrate our British roots and support this organization. Cost $10. (613-692-7777) |
| Jul. 29, 2006 Sat. 10-4 pm | 30th Pioneer Days - Osgoode Museum. Music, antiques, cars & tractors, BBQ, games. Free. Strawberry Social $3/$4.50. (Website 613-821-4062 oths@magma.ca) |
| Aug. 3, 2006 Thu. 7 pm | Best Use Study: Dickinson Square - Manotick Arena. Presentation of final report. (692-3571 x1134 rideauvalley.on.ca) |
| Aug. 6, 13 Sat. 10-4:30 pm | Children’s Heritage Craft Days - Watson's Mill |
| Aug. 9, 2006 Wed. 7-9 pm | Twilight Ghost Stories - Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Aug. 11-13 Fri.-Sun. | Winchester Dairyfest - Fun for all ages. (winchesterdairyfest.net) |
| Aug. 12, 2006 Sat. | Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat Show - Long Island Locks (692-4320) |
| Aug. 13, 2006 Sun. | Manotick Brass Ensemble - Dickinson Square (bring lawn chair) Heritage Draft Day for the kids. Free. |
| Aug. 14,17,20 | "Office Hours" Auditions - ITR comedy production (613-826-0280) |
| Aug. 17-20 Thu.-Sun. | South Mountain Fair - (www.southmountainfair.ca) |
| Aug. 18, 2006 Fri. 7-10 pm | Wine Tasting - Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Aug. 19, 2006 Sat. 10:30-5 pm | TD Bank River Run for Easter Seals Kids - The Swan on the Rideau, 2730 River Road. Help disabled Kids! (Register boats 613-226-3051 crawana@easterseals.org) |
| Aug. 23, 2006 Wed. 7:30am -4pm | SGUC Building Fund Golf Tournament - Falcon Ridge Golf Club, 4740 High Rd. $90 (sguc@magma.ca 613-822-6433 Webpage) |
| Aug. 25-27 Fri. - Sun. | Chesterville Fair - Fairgrounds. (no details) |
| Aug. 26, 2006 Sat. 5 - 10pm | CGYC Homeowners Street Party - Carleton Golf & Yacht Club (cgyha.com) |
| Aug. 27, 2006 Sun. 9-4 pm | Car Wash for CHEO - at Manotick's Garage. Come meet CHEO champion Melanie Pham (613-612-9313) |
| Aug. 27, 2006 Sun. | Manotick Brass Ensemble - Dickinson Square. (CD available at Rideau Seniors' Centre) |
| Aug. 27, 2006 Sun. 9am - 1pm | School Bus Safety Awareness Day - St. Mark High School (613-749-3777) |
| Aug. 30, 2006 Wed. 6pm | Greely Corn Roast & Volunteer Awards - Greely Community Centre. Free (Email) |
| Sep. 1-2 Fri.-Sat. | Ottawa-Carleton Plowing Match - Matcralin Farms, 5436 Dunning Rd. Navan. (613-821-1988) |
| Sep. 2, 2006 Sat. | The Beth Palmer Open - Mont. Ste. Marie Golf Course. Fundraiser for Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. $70/150. (http://www.parteeforeacure.org/) |
| Sep. 3, 2006 Sun. 9-4 pm | Car Wash for CHEO - at Manotick's Garage. $5 / $10 trucks. Come meet CHEO champion Melanie Pham (sue_campbell@hc-sc.gc.ca 613-612-9313) |
| Sep. 6, 2006 Wed. 8:30, 9:30 am | Aquafit Classes - with Energetics Fitness certified instructors in local indoor pools. Call to reserve. (613-826-1212 deovenrs@sympatico.ca) |
| Sep. 6, 2006 Wed. 6:30-8 pm | Girl Guides Registrations - St. Leonard's School. Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders for girls 5-14 years (613-692-3192) |
| Sep. 6, 2006 Wed. 6:30-8 pm | Boy Scout Registrations - St. Leonard's School. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers for boys 9-19 years (613-692-4681) |
| Sep. 6, 2006 Wed. 2 pm | Rideau Vale Cemetery Memorial Service - Kars United Church. Refreshments |
| Sep. 9, 2006 Sat. 8:30am-Noon | Yard, Bake, Plant Sale - Trinity United Church, Kars |
| Sep. 9, 2006 Sat. 9-noon | Fall Plant Sale - Watson's Mill by the Manotick Horticultural Society |
| Sep. 10, 2006 Sun. 9:30 am | “Guide Dogs Run” Charity Motorcycle Ride - Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Hosted by the Ottawa River Riders. BBQ, biker games, kennel tours, door prizes. Follow the link to the Ottawa River Riders site for more information. |
| Sep. 13, 2006 Wed. 6:30 - 8 pm | Guides & Scouts registration - North Gower Community Centre (Guides 613-489-4208 Scouts 613-489-0011) |
| Sep. 14, 2006 Thu. 7 pm | Ottawa Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee - Metcalfe Client Service Centre. Everyone welcome (ottawa.ca) |
| Sep. 14-17 | Richmond Fair - Richmond Fairgrounds. (613-838-3420 richmondfair.ca) |
| Sep. 16-17 Sat./Sun. | North Gower Discovery Tour - (northgower.com 613-489-3748) |
| Sep. 17, 2006 Sun. | Manotick Terry Fox Run - (no details) |
| Sep. 20, 2006 Wed. 6- 7 pm | Osgoode Girl Guides - Osgoode Public School (613-826-1248) |
| Sep. 24, 2006 Sun. 1-4 pm | Grain Milling - Watson's Mill. Original milling in full operation. Fresh stone-milled flour and bread. Admission by donation. |
| Sep. 25, 2006 Mon. 7 pm | Arryba Internet meeting - Metcalfe United Church, 2677 8th Line Road. Speaker will be Joe Gonzalaz. (www.arryba.com) |
| Sep. 27, 2006 Wed. 7 pm | Turkey Supper - North Gower Community Centre by North Gower United Church. $12/$6.50 (free under 6 yrs) |
| Sep. 28 - Oct. 1 | 150th Metcalfe Fair - Fair Grounds. Mon-Thu. 8:30-4:30, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 8-noon (613-821-0591 web) |
| Sep. 30, 2006 Sun. 8-2 pm | Fall Yard Sale - South Gloucester United Church (SGUC) Previously-owned treasures and baked goods for sale. BBQ lunch available. (Donate: 613-822-6433) |
| Oct. 2, 2006 Mon. 7:30 pm | "Growing Veggies" - Manotick Horticultural Society meeting with speakers Stephen & Pat Shapiro. $4 |
| Oct. 5, 2006 Thu. 9-11 am | City of Ottawa Procurement Meeting - Metcalfe Client Service Centre. Register at 580-2424 x28990, businessaffaires@ottawa.ca |
| Oct. 7-9 Sat-Mon. 10-5 | Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world. |
| Oct. 8, 2006 Sun. 1-4 pm | Grain Milling - Watson's Mill. Original milling in full operation. Fresh stone-milled flour and bread. Admission by donation. |
| Oct. 9, 2006 Mon. | Thanksgiving |
| Oct. 13-15 Fri.-Sun. 10-5 | Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world. |
| Oct. 13, 2006 Fri. 6-10 pm | "Experience Tibet in Ottawa" - 170 Colonnade Rd. Dinner & music Benefit for Tibetan refugees $45/$20 (Website 613-889-0450) |
| Oct. 14, 2006 Sat. 8-10 pm | Tibetan Musical Journey Concert - Bell Street United Church 384 Arlington St. Traditional Tibetan music and modern indigenous music. $20/$15 (Website 613-889-0450) |
| Oct. 14, 2006 Sat. 9-2 pm | Market Day - Watson's Mill. Local artists and artisans at work. Free |
| Oct. 14, 2006 Sat. 11-4 pm | Shop For A Cure - Patterson Place B&B, Emerald Links Drive. Christmas shopping now raises funds for Canadian Cancer Society. (613-821-1085, alietkq@magma.ca) |
| Oct. 15, 2006 Sun. 5:30 pm | 150th Anniversary Church Supper - Metcalfe Anglican Church $12. Tickets: 613-233-1556 |
| Oct. 15, 2006 Sun. 9-12:30 pm | Awakening Kindness Meditation Workshop - Leeds House Rm 124, Carleton University. Movement meditation, chanting, teachings. $25 (Website 613-889-0450) |
| Oct. 16, 2006 Mon. 7:30pm | All Candidates meeting CANCELLED - Osgoode Community Centre. |
| Oct. 18, 2006 Wed's 6:30 - 8pm | Open Gym - Manotick Public School. A drop-in gym for children 9 to 12. $2 visit (613-580-2424 Denise Bellingham, City of Ottawa) |
| Oct. 20, 2006 Fri. 7:30 am | Women in Business Networking Breakfast - Monterrey Inn 2259 Prince of Wales Dr. Hosted by MPP Lisa MacLeod, Guest Speaker Tracy Clark, Bridgehead Coffee. ($12: Ross' Your Independent Grocer, barrhavenlive.ca) |
| Oct. 20-22 Fri.-Sun. 10-5pm | Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world. |
| Oct. 21, 2006 Sat. pm | Turkey Supper - St. James United Church, Osgoode (613-826-2453) |
| Oct. 21, 2006 Sat. | Womens Health Fair - Greely Legion (Barbara O'Brien-Litten 613-580-6744 x 26173) |
| Oct. 22, 2006 Sun. 4 / 6 pm | Our Lady of Visitation Church Supper - Greely Community Centre. |
| Oct. 22, 2006 Sat. 11 - 2 pm | Charity Brunch & Silent Auction - Stonebridge Golf Club Fundraiser for SOS Children's Villages Canada. $50. (613-271-7120 web) |
| Oct. 24, 2006 Tue. 2 -4 pm | Breast Cancer Awareness Tea - Centurion Conference & Event Centre, 170 Colonnade Rd. South, Presenter: Dr. Harriet Richardson NCIC $15. (Res: 613-723-1744) |
| Oct. 21, 2006 Sat. | 10-digit dialing - After October 21, telephone calls dialed without an area code will not be connected. |
| Oct. 25, 2006 Wed. 6:30 - 9pm | Meet the Candidates for Rideau-Goulbourn Ward - St. Leonard's Church. "Silent auction" fundraiser for Manotick Legion. Free (613-692-6262) |
| Oct. 26, 2006 Thu. 9 - 11 am | "Doing Business with the City of Ottawa" - 3790 Carp Road. Free information session. (businessaffaires@ottawa.ca 613-380-2424 x 28990) |
| Oct. 26, 2006 Thu. 10am - 8pm | Advance Polls - polling station listed on your election notice (see Nov. 13) |
| Oct. 27 - 29 Fri.-Sun. 10-5pm | Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world. |
| Oct. 28, 2006 Sat. 11-4 pm |
Manotick Haunted Harvest Festival -
(details not provided) |
| Oct. 30, 2006 Mon. 8:30am - 4pm | Water Testing Drop-off - Rideau Seniors' Centre (580-6744 X 234762 |
| Oct. 30, 2006 Mon. 7:30am - 7pm | Water Testing Drop-off - Burritt's Rapids General Store (580-6744 X 234762 |
| Oct. 31, 2006 Tuesday | Halloween |
| Nov. 1-15, 2006 | Fall Rhapsody - Canada's Capital Region celebrates autumn. (819-827-2020, 1-800-465-1867 WWW) |
| Nov. 2, 2006 Thu. 9 - 11 am | "Doing Business with the City of Ottawa" - 8720 Russell Rd. Free information session. (businessaffaires@ottawa.ca 613-380-2424 x 28990 WWW) |
| Nov.2, 2006 Thu. 6:30 pm | Dinner & Auction - Monterey Inn, 2259 Prince of Wales Dr. Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Semi-formal dinner 7pm Auction 8:30pm. Silent auction. $60 (613-692-7777 guidedogspr@sympatico.ca) |
| Nov. 2, 2006 Thu. 8:30am - noon | Water Testing Drop-off - North Gower Client Service Centre (580-6744 X 234762 |
| Nov. 3 - 5 Fri.-Sun. | One-Act Play Festival - North Grenville Municipal Centre theatre. Sponsored by EODL (Eastern Ontario Drama League) Tickets $15/40 613-258-5137 (WWW) |
| Nov. 3 - 5 Fri. - Sun. | "Office Hours" - Osgoode Community Centre. ITR Drama/comedy $12/$10. Fri. 8pm, Sat. 6pm Dinner-theatre, Sun. 2pm (WWW 613-860-1291) |
| Nov. 4, 2006 Sat. 9-4 pm | Hazardous Waste Depot - Drain-All Environmental Services 2705 Stevenage Dr, between Hawthorne/Russell Rd, south of Walkley (WWW) |
| Nov. 4, 2006 Sat. 6:30 pm | Remembrance Supper - Osgoode Legion Hall |
| Nov. 4, 2006 Sat. | Turkey Dinner & Sale - Knox Presbyterian Church (Tickets 613-692-4228) |
| Nov. 4, 2006 Sat. 10-2 pm | Annual Craft Fair & Luncheon - South Gloucester United Church Baked goods, silent auction. Supports South Gloucester United Church and Ottawa Innercity Ministries. |
| Nov. 4, 2006 Sat. 5 / 6:30pm | Harvest Supper - Vernon Community Centre. By the Osgoode Baptist and Vernon United Church. Two Sittings |
| Nov. 4, 2006 Sat. 10am - 5pm | Advance Polls - polling station listed on your advance notice (see Nov. 13 WWW) |
| Nov. 4 - 5 Sat.-Sun. |
Remembrance Day Services
Sat.: Vernon 10:30 am Sun.: Kenmore 9:30 am, Osgoode 2 pm, Greely 3 pm |
| Nov. 4 - 5 Sat.-Sun. 10-5pm | Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world. |
| Nov. 9 - 11 Thu.-Sat 8 pm | "Office Hours" - Osgoode Community Centre. ITR Drama/comedy $12/$10 (860-1291) |
| Nov. 11, 2006 Saturday | Remembrance Day Services - St. James Anglican Church 9:30 am, Manotick parade 10:30 am Cenotaph 11 am, Kars 11:30 am, North Gower 12:30 pm, Metcalfe 10:30 am, Greely Legion 10:30 am. Wreaths available: Manotick Legion. |
| Nov. 11 - 12 Sat.-Sun. 10-5pm | Third World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Hand-crafted products from around the world. |
| Nov. 11 - 12 Sat.-Sun. 10-4pm | Kinette Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - (no details provided) (613-258-6232) |
| Nov. 11-12 Sat.-Sun. 10-4pm | 34th Annual Arts & Crafts Show - WB George Centre, Kemptville College [map] $2 (613-283-2851) |
| Nov. 13, 2006 Mon. |
Municipal Election - ottawa.ca |
| Nov. 12, 2006 Sun. 2pm | 150th Anniversary Concert - Metcalfe Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Garth Hampson performs, Tea, coffee, dessert. Tickets $10 (613-233-1556) |
| Nov. 16, 2006 Thursday | New Letter Stamp - Replaces 51¢ letter stamp - ,both will be accepted after a Jan. 15 rate increase to 52¢. |
| Nov. 18, 2006 Sat. 11 - 1:30 pm | Annual Tartan Bazaar & Christmas Cafe - Kars R.A. Centre. Free. Fundraiser for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. |
| Nov. 18, 2006 Sat. 9-3 pm | Country Christmas - Greely Legion 8021 Mitch Owens Rd. Gifts by the Metcalfe Farmers' Market |
| Nov. 18, 2006 Sat. 9am - 1pm | Annual Bazaar - St. Brigid's Church. Homebaked goods, crafts, silent auction, face painting, tea. Supports worthwhile community causes. (613-826-2286) |
| Nov. 18, 2006 Sat. 9-4 pm | Hazardous Waste Depot - Trail Waste Facility 4475 Trail Rd, off Moodie Drive, south of Fallowfield (WWW) |
| Nov. 18-19 Sat.-Sun. 10-3 pm | Christmas Craft Fair - Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Nov. 19, 2006 Sun. 4:30, 6 pm | St. Andrew's Day Dinner - St. Andrews United Church, Metcalfe. Highland Dancing 5:15 to 6pm, (Tickets 613-821-0531, 613-821-1708) |
| Nov. 24, 2006 Fri. 9 - noon | Seniors Seminar - Nepean Sportsplex 1701 Woodroffe Ave. Learn about community services. Reserve with office of MPP Lisa Macleod (613-823-2116) |
| Nov. 25, 2006 Sat. 11-2 pm | Christmas Bazaar - Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, Metcalfe. (613-821-3033) |
| Nov. 25, 2006 Sat. 10-3 pm | Christmas Craft Fair - Rideau Christian Fellowship Centre |
| Nov. 25, 2006 Sat. 9-3 pm | Country Christmas Craft Sale & Bazaar - Vernon Community Centre (613-821-1437) |
| Nov. 25 - 26 Sat.-Sun. 10-3 pm | Christmas Craft Fair - Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Nov. 26, 2006 Sun. 3 pm | Christmas Concert - with Maple Leaf Brass Band at Manotick United Church. Fundraiser for Pathfinders from Metcalfe, Greely and Blossom Park Tickets 613-445-5491 |
| Dec. 1-3 Fri.-Sun. | Osgoode Christmas in the Village - Santa parade 11:30, bazaar, drama, art, turkey dinner, carols |
| Dec. 2, 2006 Sat. 9-4 pm | North Gower Farmers' Market Xmas Sale - North Gower RA. Holiday gifts, artisan baked goods. Free parking. Food Bank donations welcome (613-822-8841) |
| Dec. 2, 2006 Sat. 11-2 pm | Bazaar - St. James United Church, Osgoode |
| Dec. 2, 2006 Sat. 1:30 pm | Santa Claus Parade - Manotick Arena. Manotick Lions collect food, cash, eye glasses. Register to see Santa 613-692-8266. Party at Manotick United Church. |
| Dec. 2 - 3 Sat.-Sun. | Olde Fashioned Christmas - Manotick (details not provided) |
| Dec. 2 - 3 Sat.-Sun. 10-3 pm | Christmas Craft Fair - Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Dec. 3, 2006 Sun. 4 pm | Old Fashioned Christmas Carols - Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| Dec. 3, 2006 Sun. 7 pm | Festival of Carols - Greely Community Centre. A free will offering supports bursary to Osgoode HS and St. Mark's HS |
| Dec. 7, 2006 Thu. 2:30 - 8:30pm | Flu Clinic - Jim Durrell Recreation Centre 1265 Walkley Road (Schedules 613-580-6744 X 24179) |
| Dec. 8, 2006 Fri. 7 - 9pm | Farm Forum - Osgoode Community Centre. Reserve with office of MPP Lisa Macleod (613-823-2116) |
| Dec. 9, 2006 Sat. 7-11 am | Pictures with Santa - Osgoode Community Centre. Breakfast, auction, bake sale. Fundraiser for the Osgoode Co-operative Nursery School. (Website 613-826-2528) |
| Dec. 10, 2006 Sun. 2 pm | Metcalfe Santa Parade - from Metcalfe Community Christian School. Visit Santa after in the upper hall of the Metcalfe Community Centre (613-821-1840) |
| Dec. 12, 2006 Tue. 4:30-8pm | Blood Clinic - Give blood at the Walter Baker Centre (rotarynepean.ca 613-686-6316) |
| Dec. 15, 2006 Fri. 8 - 11 pm | One Merry Night Christmas Concert - Dominion Chalmers United Church 355 Cooper. Benefit concert Osgoode Township Male Choir, Steffi D ("Canadian Idol") $25 (Website concertinfo@otmc.ca) |
| Dec. 16, 2006 Sat. 9-3 pm | Country Christmas - Greely Legion 8021 Mitch Owens Rd. Gifts by the Metcalfe Farmers' Market |
| Dec. 17, 2006 Sunday | Christmas Bird Count - Field or feeder counts. Register: 613-737-7551 Reports: 613-821-9880 |
| To Dec. 22, 2006 | Tree Branch Pickup - The Dec. 1 storm caused extensive tree damage. City staff are chipping branches in rural areas until Friday. Phone City of Ottawa 3-1-1. |
| Dec. 16-23 | Hanukkah - Festival of Lights (history.com) |
| Dec. 24, 2006 Sun. 7:30pm | "Bethlehem Live" - Trinity Bible Church. The Christmas story told outdoors, carols follow inside. (613-826-2444 613-821-2638 dennis.kuz@sympatico.ca) |
| Dec. 25, 2006 Sunday | Christmas Day - Send a letter to Santa. ["Is Santa Claus real?" by 'Dear Abby'] |
| Dec. 24, 2006 Sunday |
Manotick United Church 9am, 10:45am, 5pm, 6:30, 8pm
St. James Anglican Church 5pm, 7:30, 11pm
The Gathering 10:17am St. Leonard's Roman Catholic 11pm South Gloucester United Church 9am, 6:30pm, 7pm, 9pm |
| Dec. 25, 2006 Monday |
St. James Anglican Church 8:15am, 9:30am, 10am
St. Leonard's Roman Catholic 9am, 11am |
| REGULAR EVENTS | |
|---|---|
| * Summer Only | |
| Mon. / Fri. 10:30-11:30am | Manotick Gotta Walk - Manotick Arena (613-580-6744 x 26173) |
| Mon. 9:30-11 am | Osgoode Walking Club - Osgoode Community Centre |
| Mon. / Wed. 9:30-11 am | Greely Walking Club - Greely Community Centre |
| 2nd Monday 7:30 pm | Manotick Horticultural Society - RCMP Long Island Campground, Nicholl's Island Road (692-4436, 692-1575, rbelan1575@rogers.com) |
| 2/3/4th Monday 7:30 pm | Manotick Toastmasters - Millers Oven, 1137 Mill St. (rickard_chris@hotmail.com) |
| Mon. / Wed. 9-10 am | Kars Indoor Trippers - Oct.-June: Kars Rec. Centre. Walking club October to June, free. (613-489-2291 patdeclerq@kars.ca) |
| Tuesday 7-9 pm | Darts - Manotick Legion (Sam Marini 613-692-4396) |
| Tuesday 9:30 am | Kids Drop-in Story time - North Gower Library (613-489-3909) |
| Tuesday 9:30 am | Krazy Kookers - St. James Anglican Church, Manotick (Rideau Seniors' Centre 613-692-4697) |
| Tuesday 7:30 am | South Ottawa Business Referral Exchange- Broadway Bar & Grill, Riverside South. (613-826-3222) |
| 1st Tuesday 7.30 pm | Manotick Art Association - St. James Anglican Church, Manotick |
| 1st & 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm | Kiwanis Club of Manotick - Manotick United Church. Visitors welcome. |
| 2nd Tuesday 8 pm | Manotick Amateur Radio Group - Fire hall just south of Manotick. |
| 2nd, 4th Tuesday 7 pm | Manotick Lions - Manotick Arena. |
| Wednesday 6:30 - 8pm | Open Gym - Manotick Public School. A drop-in gym for children 9 to 12. $2 visit (613-580-2424 Denise Bellingham, City of Ottawa) |
| Wednesday 10-11 am | North Gower Happy Hoofers - (May-Oct.) North Gower Community Centre |
| Wednesday 6:45-7:15 pm | Kids 'PJ' Story time - North Gower Library Children (to 4 yrs) arrive ready for bed (489-3909) |
| Wednesday 10:15 am | Kids Drop-in Story time - Manotick Library (613-692-3854 alison.surinskis@library.ottawa.on.ca) |
| Wednesday 7:30 pm | Euchre - Kars R.A. $5. Fundraiser for CHEO. (Pandora 613-489-0504) |
| Wednesday 7:30am | Business Networking Meeting - Emerald Links Golf Course. Cost $9 (mcleanpub@sympatico.ca (826-3222) |
| 1st Wednesday | Greely Gardeners Club - (821-1847) |
| 1st, 3rd Wednesday | Rideau Friendship Club - North Gower Community Centre. Potluck lunch, draws. New members welcome. |
| 3rd Wednesday | Rideau Township Historical Society |
| 3rd Wednesday 7 pm | Osgoode Garden Club - Osgoode Public Library |
| 4th Wednesday 7 pm | Manotick Public School Advisory Council - Parents and the public welcome. |
| Wednesday 10-11 am | North Gower Walking Club - Drop-in centre, Roger Stevens Drive. (613-580-6744 x 26173) |
| Thursday 6:45 pm | Bingo - Osgoode Legion, 3284 Sunstrum St. (613-826-2777) |
| Thursday 7-9:30pm | Army Cadet Program - Kars R.A. Centre (was in Manotick Legion) |
| Thursday 7-9 pm | Osgoode Youth Association (OYA) - For ages 12 to 18. Formerly at Osgoode Community Centre. |
| 2nd Thursday 7:30pm | Riverview Community Centre meetings - Riverside South (822-1503) |
| Friday 10 am | Manotick Cultured Purls - Hyfield Place, Manotick. Learn new knitting patterns. (613-692-4697) |
| Friday 10-11 am | Kids Story & Craft Hour - 0-6 years, Kars R.A. (Shelley Morphy 613-596-5626) |
| 3rd Friday Sat. 10-4 pm | Pre-Teen Dances - until June/06. Rideau Osgoode Karate Club, Market Square Mall, Osgoode. Ages 9-13 only, supervised. Cost $4. (613-826-0417 evenings) |
| * SUMMER ONLY | |
| Daily * | Millers' Berry Farm - Fresh produce, plants, jams, antiques. (Jul.-Oct. 613-692-2380) |
| Saturday * 9 am - 2 pm | Manotick Market - Watson's Mill. Fresh baked bread from stone-ground flour, produce, plants, clothing, art. |
| Saturday morning * | Metcalfe Farmers Market |
| Saturday morning * | North Gower Farmers Market - Rd. #6 west of North Gower (613-489-3049) |
| 2nd Sunday * 1-3 pm | Milling Flour - Stone-ground flour at historic Watson's Mill (613-692-6455 watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com) |
| 1st, 3rd Sunday 1 pm | Manotick Euchre Club - Jockvale Heritage School (613-692-4122, 613-692-3243) |
| Sunday * 8 am - 4 pm | Ottawa Farmers Market - Lansdowne Park, 945 Bank St. Food/craft from within 100 km. (Jul.-Oct.) |
| * Summer Only | |
