Author: AGMS

I'm a game programmer, doing pretty much everything (from Wii, Kinect to iPad). On the side, just for fun, I write file systems (for the nifty BeOS/Haiku operating system) and experiment with metadata.

Home Improvement Loans from the City

The Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program is a municipal program, delivered in partnership with EnviroCentre, provides loans from the City of Ottawa directly to homeowners to undertake energy efficiency and climate resiliency home improvements. More details on the program can be found on the Better Homes Ottawa website.

The City will be hosting a pair of online information sessions providing an overview of this program, as well as the other rebate and financial support programs available to homeowners supporting environmental home improvements. Information and registration via Zoom can be found at the links below.

November 2nd from 12 to 1pm
November 7th from 7 to 8:30pm

Also see the city’s web site about the project at:
https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/climate-change-and-energy/better-homes-ottawa

Job Matchmaker and Listing Service Commences

We’re starting a new way of listing babysitters, snow shovellers and other people in the neighbourhood who are looking for casual work. On the flip side, we are also listing people who want workers to help them out. Prompted by problems with creepy callers, we now have a volunteer matchmaker to act as a go-between and anonymity options for both the web listing and the paper listing.

Have a look at https://champlainpark.org/matchmaker/ for the current listings, and go there to sign up too.

Winter Carnival Coming – January 20

via Erin Topping on Facebook…

Hey all, starting to think about the Winter Carnival. Mark your calendars for January 20th, 2024. Looking for local musical talent and anyone else’s special skills (in the past we’ve seen balloon making and face painting). feel free to reach out to me directly if you have an idea. Thanks!

Please contact Erin for more info at erintopping@hotmail.com.

Great turnout of skaters on Champlain Park rink and skiers on SJAM trail! From Winter Carnival 2019.

Craft Show – November 25

Saturday, Nov. 25 at the Fieldhouse, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Well, the leaves are turning, the rink boards are up in the park…. it cannot be long until the annual craft show at the fieldhouse!

Expect to find a lovely selection of jewelry, ceramics, paintings, knitting, soaps, body lotions, cards, preserved flowers, vintage Christmas decor, cashmere scarves, baking, artisan woodworking AND much, much more…..

For more information, contact Laurie Fagan at lauriefagan59@gmail.com.

[Kitted Decorated Hats]

Hallowe’en Fun Run – October 28

via Todd Shannon on Facebook…

Attention Neighbours, please SAVE THE DATE for the 10th Annual Champlain Park Hallowe’en Fun Run*!

Start and finish line will be on the east side of the Fieldhouse, near the swings. We’ll get started at 9:30 with the ~2km route, followed by the ~800m route.

A few volunteers would be much appreciated to be on-course marshals so that no one gets lost in the haunted woods…

A $10 donation is encouraged (but not mandatory) to participate, with proceeds directly benefiting our neighbours at the Parkdale Food Centre.

Thanks to the Champlain Park Community Association (CPCA) for the funding of treats, prizes, posters, and supplies.

*The run is “under new management”, so please bear with us as we carry on this great legacy. Any questions, please ask in the comments.

Otherwise, see you on the 28th, and looking forward to all of the great costumes!

[Fun Run 2023 Poster]

Leaf Drop

via Daniel Buckles…

Leaves falling? Turn them into compost for the public gardens by bringing bagged leaves to Pontiac. Leave the bags along the INSIDE/NORTH SIDE of the fence, between Carleton and Northwestern. This is the “tiny forest” area, where leaves are needed. PLEASE, don’t bring garden waste, but ONLY bags with leaves only (maple and oak are best).

[2016 view of the former parking area now behind a fence and with trees planted]

Call for Volunteers to Organise Kitchissippi All-candidates Debates – November 7

via Heather…

Call for Volunteers to Organise Kitchissippi All-candidates Debates

The old guard is passing the torch, and their knowledge, gained over the course of many years, on organising these debates.

All are welcome to attend the final general information session on organizing all candidates debates, to be held on: Tuesday, November 7th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Continue reading “Call for Volunteers to Organise Kitchissippi All-candidates Debates – November 7” →

Yoga Class Enlarged – October 16

Due to the incredible turnout at the first Monday night yoga class, the instructor has agreed to add another class on Monday nights.

[Yoga 2023]

The 6:30 to 7:30 class is full but Sandy will offer a second class from 8-9 pm this coming Monday October 16. Both classes will run until mid-December.

If you want to join the 8 pm class on Monday just show up.

The price will be determined when both classes are up and running.

See the original post for details.

Let’s Talk Lansdowne – October 11

via Heather…

Let’s Talk Lansdowne! will be held on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm in the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park.

A city-wide coalition of community associations and civic groups is organizing a public forum on Lansdowne Park 2.0. This is an opportunity for everyone to hear about and express their views on the Plan that will be presented to City Council.

If you can’t make it in person, you can watch the live-stream at rogerstv.com/letstalklansdowne. A recording will be made available on Youtube.

Note: the poster contains a link to EventBrite. There is no need to register to attend on October 11, but completing the EventBrite form will trigger a reminder message prior to the event.

[Poster for the Lets Talk Lansdowne meeting]

A summary of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly…
20231007 Lansdowne Report Menard summary.pdf