What's happening in the 'hood
COVID-19 note: This page has been updated to reflect the developments in Ottawa during the pandemic.
Stay safe and healthy, Kitchissippi!
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Oct. 24: Ottawa Election - Voting Day
Voting Day for the 2022 Ottawa municipal election is on Oct. 24. To learn more about how, when and where to vote, the candidates and general election information, visit ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/elections
Oct. 28: Westboro Legion Halloween Dance
Pam and Doug Champagne entertain from 7-11 p.m. in the upstairs lounge, 391 Richmond Rd. Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members $2. Public admission $5.
Oct. 29: Young String Performers' Foundation Concert
The Young String Performers' Foundation (YSPF) presents a classical concert by very talented children and youth under the age of 18. Our goal is to create, provide, promote and subsidize opportunities that will develop the abilities of promising young string players. This concert is sure to take your breath away! Date: Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Location: The First Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Ave. For more info including ticket prices, please visit yspf.ca
NOV. 4: Westboro Legion Live Band
The Rick King Band entertains from 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Upstairs Bar and Lounge, located at 391 Richmond Rd. General admission: $5. Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members: $2.
NOV. 11: Remembrance Day Services in Westboro
The Westboro Legion’s first service and wreath-laying ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Carlingwood Shopping Centre. At 1:45 p.m. a parade that includes the Ottawa Fire services Band marches from the branch to the Westboro Cenotaph for the 2:00 p.m. ceremony.
November 12: Fall Fair – First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
Don't miss Ottawa's largest church bazaar! Do your seasonal and pre-Christmas shopping at the First Unitarian Congregation's Fall Fair, featuring clothing, jewelry, gift items, a silent auction, linens, music, books, toys & puzzles, takeout food and more. Runs from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Masks required. Location: 30 Cleary Avenue, off Richmond Road, 1 km east of Woodroffe Avenue.
Nov. 25-27 OHS Auxiliary Christmas Craft Sale
The OHS Auxiliary will be selling high quality handmade crafts at its Christmas Craft Sale at "The Spot" in Carlingwood Mall, 2121 Carling Avenue, K2A 1H2. This store is located between Bentley and Laura Secord. Friday November 25, 10 am - 9 pm, Saturday November 26, 9:30 am - 6 pm, Sunday November 27, 11 am - 5 pm. All proceeds go to support the animals at the Ottawa Humane Society. We accept cash, credit (over $10) or debit. Sorry no table rentals. Free parking. For more info, contact Loreen, loreenohs@gmail.com, or go to facebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.
MONDAYS – ABOVE AND BEYOND TOASTMASTERS
Every Monday at 6:45 p.m. (except holidays). Have the jitters each time you need to present a speech? Visit us online. Learn how to communicate better in a relaxed atmosphere and hone your leadership skills. Impromptu speaking is one of our highlights. It’s fun, fun, fun! We would love to have you join us on Mondays. Contact our club at aandbtoastmasters@gmail.com to receive the link.
TUESDAYS – BYTOWN VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR
Bytown Voices Choir has opened its doors again to singers from near and far. We are masked and singing at 7:30 pm Tuesday nights at St Basil's Church on Maitland, just north of the Queensway. And now we are truly a community choir as we welcome youths from 9 years and up to join our mixed voice chorus. There is no auditioning, everyone is welcome. Come and give your vocal chords a workout in a relaxed environment. For more information see our website at bytownvoices.co
WEDNESDAYS – WEEKLY BINGO
Westboro Legion Downstairs Hall, 385 Richmond Rd. Door opens at 4 p.m., kitchen at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes. Net proceeds to local non-profit organizations.
THURSDAYS – WEEKLY DARTS
Regulars and new players are invited to join the Westboro Legion’s Dart League. The Downstairs Hall door and bar open at 6:30 p.m. and play begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $6.
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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