Registration now Open- Ottawa Police Servies Board 2019-2021 Strategic Plan for Ottawa Police Service sessions ~ Inscrivez-vous ; Plan stratègiques 2019-2021 de la Service de police d'Ottawa par la Commission de services policiers d’Ottawa

Let’s Chat: Strategic Priorities

Strengthening Police and Community Relationships

 

The Ottawa Police Services Board and Ottawa Police Service invite you to join a discussion on the future of policing in Ottawa and provide input into the development of the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan for the Ottawa Police Service.

 

Register - Tuesday July 10, 5-7 pm Heron Road Community Centre, 1480 Heron Rd.

 

Register - Wednesday July 11, 5-7 pm Alexander Community Centre, 960 Silver St.

 

Register - Thursday July 12, 6-8 pm Overbrook Community Centre, 33 Quill St.

 

Register - Saturday July 14, 2-4 pm Accora Village Recreation Centre, 48 Woodridge Cres.

 

 

 

Parlons-en : Priorités  Stratégiques

Renforcer les liens entre la police et la collectivité

La Commission de services policiers d’Ottawa et le Service de police d’Ottawa vous invite à participer à une discussion sur l’avenir de la police à Ottawa et à donner votre avis pour l’élaboration du Plan stratégique 2019-2021 du Service de police d’Ottawa.

 

Inscrire - mardi le 10 juillet de 17h à 19h Centre communautaire Heron 1480, chemin Heron

 

Inscrire - mercredi le 11 juillet de 17h à 19h Centre communautaire Alexandre 960, rue Silver

 

Inscrire - jeudi le 12 juillet de 18h à 20h Centre communautaire Overbrook 33, rue Quill

 

Inscrire - samedi le 14 juillet de 14h à 16h Centre récréatif Accora Village 48, rue Woodridge

Canada Day Activities - Museums

Canada Day Activities Presented by NAV CANADA July 1, 2018 The Canada Aviation and Space Museum and NAV CANADA invite everyone to a great day of fun and entertainment! Celebrate Canada like never before at this country’s premier aerospace museum, with dynamic activities for the whole family. The Museum is the ideal venue in any weather: sun, rain or summer heat. Admission is free all day on July 1, but donations are welcome.   Canada Day Activities >>

Canada Day Activities July 1, 2018 It’s time to celebrate! The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is highlighting Canada’s birthday with lots of exciting activities for the whole family. Special demonstrations will offer visitors the chance to learn about Canadian agriculture and learn about different Canadian breeds of livestock. There will be games, a craft, ice cream making and tasting, as well a chance to sample a Canadian classic: Nanaimo bars. Admission is free all day on July 1, but donations are welcome.   Canada Day Activities >> Also on Canada Day... Dominion Day on the Farm ($) 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy artisanal beer, delicious food, and great local bands as you celebrate Canada's birthday with Dominion City Brewing Co. at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Over a dozen Dominion City beers pouring, including four brand new releases brewed exclusively for Dominion Day. Great Bands including Dylan Menzie, For Esmé, Jim Bryson, Amanda Rheaume, Telecomo, DADS, and Gentlemen of the Woods Tickets are $25 ($30 at the door). Stroller-bound kids or babies in arms attend free, children's admission is $5 and includes a maple taffy. Tickets are now on sale.   Buy Tickets >> Canada Day Activities July 1, 2018 Celebrate Canada Day with a variety of fun activities for the whole family! Stroll through the new galleries, and discover how science and technology touches the lives of Canadians. Don’t miss the chance to take part in exciting, hands-on activities—and see the premiere of the new demonstration, Cryo-Genius. Admission is free all day on July 1, but donations are welcome. Parking fees and ticket fees to THE ART OF THE BRICK exhibition still apply.   Canada Day Activities >>

Ottawa Public Library - Summer Events and Workshops

The Ottawa Public Library presents a complete list of captivating workshops

The Ottawa Public Library celebrates Seniors’ Month throughout the month of June and we invite you to attend one of several exciting programs, or discover something new in our extensive collection! Programs and Events   Discover the Ukulele and Learn to Play a Song! The instrumentalist Joel Jacques will teach you how to hold it, how to play two or three easy chords and how to accompany easy songs. Thursday, June 21, 11 am Nepean Centrepointe branch, 101 Centrepointe Drive In English Register for Discover the Ukulele Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 pm Carlingwood branch, 281 Woodroffe Avenue In English Register for Discover the Ukulele Friday, June 29, 2 pm Elmvale Acres, 1910 St-Laurent Boulevard In French Register for Discover the Ukulele Introduction to Gouache Visual artist Véronique will introduce participants to gouache paint, leading them through exercises on how to paint uniform backgrounds, gradations and 'dark on light' painting. While focusing on a round shape, participants will learn shading techniques which they will use to produce a final painting. Thursday, June 21, 1:30 pm Manotick branch,  5499 South River Drive In English Register for Introduction to Gouache Friday, June 22, 1:30 pm Hazeldean branch, 50 Castlefrank Road In English Register for Introduction to Gouache Stress Relief Thursday, June 28, 1:30 pm Stittsville branch, 1637 Stittsville Main In English This workshop offers a variety of techniques designed to protect your bones, muscles, and joints, within a context that nurtures the whole person. The workshop will look at alignment and breath, with how you sit, stand and walk, with the aim helping you develop a level of ease and comfort in your body as you move through your day. Register for Stress Relief Learn to Sing with Ferline Regis Special group singing instruction with Ottawa based vocalist, Ferline Regis! Wednesday, June 20, 2 pm Beaverbrook branch, 2500 Campeau Drive In English Register for Learn to Sing with Ferline Regis Poetry Workshop with Stephen Brockwell Saturday, June 30, 1 pm Carlingwood branch, 281 Woodroffe Avenue In English "Let Us Consider the Vast Finiteness of Words". Often, writers get stuck in their own patterns of speech and writing: a restricted diction, cadence, or tone. The exercises in this workshop involve expanding our understanding of how syllables actually work in a poem. Register for Poetry Workshop with Stephen Brockwell Collection French eAudio Books The Ottawa Public Library now has a collection of French eAudio! Visit the catalogue to see the varied choice available for all ages. Popular authors include Fred Vargas, Kim Thúy, Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, and J. K. Rowling. You can listen through a web browser or use the CloudLibrary application. You can borrow 10 audiobooks at a time and the loan period is 21 days. If you are learning French, audiobooks are useful and enjoyable tools.   Find a French eAudio Book Musical Instrument Lending Library In case you missed it – The Ottawa Public Library is now lending out a variety of musical instruments, to make sure you have everything you need on your path to discovering your musical talents. The Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library was launched in November 2017, and customers can borrow a guitar, a mandolin, a violin, a ukulele, and a variety of other musical instruments at the Main and Nepean Centrepointe branches. Find a musical instrument to borrow For all of our adult programs, please visit BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.

City of Ottawa - Hiring Election Workers

We are HIRING Election Workers for a variety of positions at voting places throughout the city on: Advance Voting Day : October 12, 2018 Voting Day : October 22, 2018 Visit ottawa.ca/vote and fill out an Election Worker application today. For more information, contact the Elections Office at 613-580-2660 or elections-jobs@ottawa.ca The City of Ottawa Elections Office provides accommodation, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. Please advise us if you require accommodation.

Remember, you can request accessible formats of City public documents and we welcome your disability-related feedback on the accessibility of our services, programs and facilities through the following channels: by phone at 3-1-1 and TTY (613-580-2401) by e-mail to 311@ottawa.ca in person at any of the City’s service locations

Summer Social Saturday at Kilreen Park

The QTSR Community Summer Social is taking place on Saturday, June 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 at Kilreen Park.

Come out and meet your neighbours and enjoy:

• A Fire Truck Visit
• Free Drinks & Snacks
• Raffle
• Lawn Games
• Face Painting
• Live Music

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Ottawa Fire Service
• Rick Chiarelli
• City of Ottawa
• Dino's Pizza
• Furry Tails

WHERE: Kilreen Park (1240 Southwood Dr.)

WHEN: Saturday, June 23

TIME: 2:00-4:00pm

All are welcome!

In the case of heavy rain, the event will be canceled.

City of Ottawa - Welcoming Ottawa Week 2018 – June 18 to 30

Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) is an annual, week-long series of dialogues, cultural and celebratory events, sports activities, documentary screenings, and other fun events designed to convey the genuine welcome and hospitality of Ottawa to newcomers. It provides opportunities for quality interactions among residents, long-term and new. Check out the calendar of events. All events are free to the public. Register for events such as: Immigrant Heritage Walking Tours   Chinatown - June 21 and 30 Guided walk throughout Chinatown to learn about the contribution of immigrant communities to the neighbourhood, along with its history, people and vibrant culture. Learn about the multicultural village this neighbourhood has become, not only including Asian cultures, but also influences from French Canada, the Middle East, Latin America and more. Little Italy – June 18, 26 and 28 Take a leisurely stroll down Preston Street, hearing about the Italian community and other immigrants who settled in the area. Learn about important institutions like St. Anthony’s Soccer Club and visit many landmarks. Lowertown East and West – June 19, 24, 27 and 29 Walk though this vibrant neighbourhood to learn about the evolving social history, architecture and commerce and how this area was the heart of early Bytown (Ottawa’s original name).   Vanier – June 20 and 22 See the rich and interesting heritage of this historically francophone neighbourhood. Participants will visit a series of fascinating murals that depict the neighbourhood’s diverse history, along with churches, a historic cemetery and much more. Indigenous Walking Tours    June 28 and 29 Guided walk through downtown Ottawa that explores monuments, landscape, architecture and artwork from an Indigenous perspective.

Baz'Art Call to artists

Shenkman Arts Centre is announcing a call for local and regional (from within 150 km of Ottawa) artisans and visual artists to participate in the 9th annual Baz’Art winter arts market and exhibition. The Baz’Art 2018 artisan market will take place in the upper and lower lobby areas from 11 am to 4 pm Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25. Please send your proposal no later than 4:30 pm June 29, 2018. Submission details can be found on shenkmanarts.ca.

Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Looking for Flea Market Vendors

The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is looking for Flea Market Vendors for their Summer 2018 Food Truck and Flea Market Social. The event will be taking place on August 5th.

Proceeds raised during this event will support Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Cancer Coaching programs and will impact the lives of those touched by cancer.

For more information, visit their Facebook event page at   https://www.facebook.com/events/595758727458023/?active_tab=discussion

Reserve your booth online at www.ottawacancer.ca/fleamarket

City of Ottawa - Summer Activities

Make a Splash! Discover Ottawa’s Pools and Beaches

The City has many places for you and your family to enjoy the water. Each location offers a broad range of fun and athletic programs. 20 indoor pools, nine outdoor pools and three wave pools 56 wading pools and 127 splash pads Four beaches Beach camps Stay safe this summer and take advantage of the City’s broad range of Red Cross swimming lessons, Aquafit and certification programs!

Sign up for specialized arts camps

At the Nepean Creative Arts Centre, Nepean Visual Arts Centre and Shenkman Arts Centre arts camps are taught by talented local artists; all specialists within their chosen fields. Your child’s creative imagination will run wild this summer! Space is still available for a variety of art, sculpture, drama and music courses in July and August. Let their creativity soar this summer!

Francophone Summer Camps

Allons-y! The City of Ottawa offers a large variety of francophone summer camps for children aged 4 to 12. Bring all your energy for days full of adventure and new friends. Sports, games, crafts, special events and much more! To register your children for fun en français, visit Mon Cyber Guide for more information. Register quickly as spaces are limited!

Before and After School Program 2018-2019

After school programs are available for children ages 6 to 12 at City recreation facilities throughout Ottawa. Our courses offer fun and enriching programs to make sure your kids get the most out of their after-school time! Registration for fall 2018 is open now and spaces are still available!

Get Water Wise – Save Lives

As temperatures rise, we look forward to our favourite summer activity, swimming. Whether it's in the pool, at the beach or cottage, or getting wet at the local wading pool, we think about the fun, but not always the safety. From June to September, at least one person will drown every two weeks within Canada. The Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition is committed to raising public awareness of water safety with drowning prevention tips for parents and caregivers. Remember, adult supervision is essential no matter how well your child swims. Now is a good time to learn to swim. We have swimming lessons for all ages.

Three amazing reasons to check out Lansdowne Park this weekend!

The Civic Garden -  Lansdowne is home to a demonstration garden with themed beds that highlight a variety of themes such as Square Foot Gardening; Algonquin ethnobotanical plantings; a Peter Rabbit bed and a Fairy garden; and more. The food grown here is donated to a local food bank. Unique play structure – Our flexible and unique play structure is a great place for kids of all ages to burn off some extra energy. On hot days cool off in the water park! There’s always something going on Lansdowne! From events like full moon yoga (June 28), to the Ottawa farmer’s market (every Sunday), to hands on science workshops (June 27), there’s something for everyone even when it’s not a game day!  Check out all the options at Ottawa.ca.

Unique options at your recreation facilities!

There are 94 City of Ottawa recreation facilities, which means there’s probably one pretty close to your house. So why would you go all the way to Fisher Park Community Centre when you live in the east end? Because it’s the only community centre in Ottawa that offers fencing. That’s right, fencing, the sword-fighting sport practiced by Olympians and Musketeers everywhere. On the other hand, maybe the east end is as good as it seems. Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans is the only east end pool to offer the Junior Lifeguard Course and Ray Friel Recreation Complex has the only summer leadership camps offered in French. The Leadership - Avancé program is highly recommended for people interested in pursuing a career with the city. While you’re picking up your future municipal leader, may as well book them a NERF themed birthday party, because Ray Friel also offers structured party packages! So trust us, when we say just because you’ve been to one recreation facility it doesn’t mean you’ve been to all of them.

Get Fired up this Summer!

Why should kids have all the summer fun? We have pottery space to suit your busy schedule! Try out Flex it handbuilding and wheel studios this summer! Flexible pottery allows you to pay for individual studio slots and build a schedule that suits you. Feed your artistic soul and book your time today.  citywide.