Ottawa Porchfest is a FREE community based arts festival that allows local artists to entertain and express themselves on volunteered porches and businesses around the neighbourhood. Multiple acts go on simultaneously on porches and in shops throughout Hintonburg, Wellington West and Little Italy. We aim to expand on the idea that local artists have a great silent talent. For more information, visit ottawaporchfest.ca/.

September 9 - Ardbrae Scottish County Dancers Welcome Dance

The Ardbrae Scottish Country Dancers of Ottawa invite you to a free introductory class on September 9 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Churchill Recreation Centre, 345 Richmond Rd. Meet our teachers and dancers. Enjoy simple jigs and reels. No partner required. Please wear soft-soled shoes. For more information: ardbrae.org or ardbraedancers@gmail.com.

September 10 - Nepean Choir Open Rehearsals

Have you thought about joining a choir? Nepean Choir welcomes new voices. We rehearse weekly through fall and winter and perform several times during the season, doing two major concerts and community outreach. Our repertoire ranges from traditional choral works to folk, musical theatre and pop. All voice parts are welcome, but we seek tenors, baritones, and basses in particular. Our September rehearsals are open to all. Come check us out and see if we are the right fit for you. Rehearsals are at Nepean High School, 574 Broadview Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

September 12 - Welcome Back Broadview

This community event runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Broadview Public School, 535 Dovercourt Ave. Celebrate the start of a new school year with nine bouncy structures, archery games, games to go and a ton of other fun hands-on activities for the kids. There will also be food trucks and pizza for sale. Admission is $10 (cash only). 

September 12 - After the Fire Information Session

This two-hour presentation from Ottawa Fire Services will offer fire safety information and cover topics such as how to prevent a fire and what to do if you discover a fire. It will be held at the Wellington Room in the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St. W., from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 613-580-2424, ext. 15376 or go to fireeducation@ottawa.ca. 

September 14 - Oktoberfest in Westboro

The party begins when the doors open at 4 p.m. at the Westboro Legion’s downstairs hall, 389 Richmond Rd. Authentic German food will be served at 5 p.m. and an Oompah band and Schuhplattler dancers will entertain from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Advance tickets ($25) are available now at the branch’s upstairs bar. At the door: $30. For more information: rcl480.com or 613-725-2778.

September 17 - Nepean Choir Open Rehearsals

Have you thought about joining a choir? Nepean Choir welcomes new voices. We rehearse weekly through fall and winter and perform several times during the season, doing two major concerts and community outreach. Our repertoire ranges from traditional choral works to folk, musical theatre and pop. All voice parts are welcome, but we seek tenors, baritones, and basses in particular. Our September rehearsals are open to all. Come check us out and see if we are the right fit for you. Rehearsals are at Nepean High School, 574 Broadview Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

September 21 - TASTE of Wellington West

Dozens of our area restaurants, food stores, caterers and gourmet services will be serving up food samples in exchange for a donation to our charity partner, the Parkdale Food Centre. Come out for a full day of great food, sidewalk sales and entertainment in Hintonburg and Wellington Village. Food samples will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and there are sidewalk sales all day. Volunteer positions are available. For more information, please email info@wellingtonwest.ca.