What's happening in the 'hood:
Aug. 23-30 - Virtual Capital Pride Festival
The annual summer celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the National Capital Region will be hosted online this year. The 2020 Virtual Capital Pride Festival runs Aug. 23-30. Check out the full festival calendar of free, virtual Pride events online at capitalpride.ca/virtual-pride-festival/
Sept. 27 - Run for Women
The annual Run for Women will be celebrated virtually this year on Sept. 27. The national event supporting women’s mental health is organized through the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ program. The event includes a 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run taking place in 18 cities across Canada. For 2020, 100 per cent of the local registration proceeds will be donated to Women’s Mental Health at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. To learn more, visit runforwomen.ca.
Above and Beyond Toastmasters
Every Monday at 6:45 p.m. (except holidays)
Visit us online to enjoy time with members learning to communicate better while honing your leadership skills. This new reality has taught us much. We are learning new skills and still relating great stories. Join our family of joy by contacting Sharon at 45sharong@gmail.com or Lucille, our webmaster, at l_bouthillier@yahoo.ca to receive the link.
Ottawa Live Music Streams!
This Facebook group was created during the pandemic “as a virtual venue to showcase our region’s musical talent.” There are live streams, and announcements of upcoming live stream performances, of artists from the National Capital Region. To tune in, visit facebook.com/groups/ottawalivemusicstreams.
National Arts Centre – Canada Performs
#CanadaPerforms is a short-term relief fund that supports Canadian artists financially for their virtual performances during COVID-19. Visit the National Art Centre’s website for more information on upcoming performances: nac-cna.ca/en/series/canadaperforms.
Got a Kitchissippi-area virtual or COVID-19 safe event to share? We’d love to hear about it. Send your info to editor@kitchissippi.com.
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