Emergency Preparedness Session – May 14

Note, may be postponed, see http://kitchissippiward.ca/content/update-postponed-personal-emergency-preparedness-info-session-may-14-hcc

Subject: Emergency Preparedness
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:56:57 +0000 (UTC)
From: ROLAND DORSAY <dorsay@rogers.com>

Emergency Preparedness Hintonburg.pdf

P.S. At last night’s FCA Board meeting, I proposed that all CA’s would benefit from working together and learning from each other’s experiences. With rising waters on many people’s minds, agreement was unanimous. The FCA will develop a means of doing so.

Roland

Fletcher Wildlife Garden Native Plant Sale – June 1

Fletcher Wildlife Garden Annual Native Plant Sale
Saturday, 1 June, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Fletcher Wildlife Garden Interpretive Centre, located off Prince of Wales Drive south of the Arboretum. Volunteers will be on hand to show you where to park.

Help pollinators and butterflies, attract birds to your backyard. We’ll show you which native plant species are favourites with wildlife at the FWG and which species will do well in your growing conditions. We have milkweeds for monarchs, asters to suit any garden location, goldenrods, blue-eyed grass, bergamot, beardtongue, a few native grass species, and hundreds of other species from our own garden.

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“Songs of Hope” Choral Concert – May 4

Following on from https://champlainpark.org/2018/11/27/songs-of-hope-choral-concert-december-2/

Songs of Hope Part II Spring Choral Concert

Did you miss Songs of Hope Part I? What a pity! But don’t worry, you have a second chance to fill your life with hope during these turbulent times. The three choirs at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa will further explore the concept of hope on Saturday May 4 at 7:30 PM. We will also have an accompanying slide show and messages of hope to further entertain you. Free will donation accepted at the door. Refreshments will follow.

Our beautiful campus is located at 30 Cleary Avenue, off Richmond Road, West of Westboro and East of Woodroffe Avenue. There is ample free parking. We have accessible parking spots, and an elevator located at the west entrance.
Bus #11 stops at Cleary Avenue and Richmond Road. The intersection has audible aids for the visually impaired.
Bus #87 stops further down Richmond Road at Woodroffe Avenue.

Hope to see you there! Deirdre Kellerman is the Music director and Noah Landers is the Accompanist.

Thank you for supporting a local fundraising event by a not-for-profit organization.

Mary Jackson

Wildlife Speaker Series – April 26

Heather Pearl writes:

I highly recommend the City’s Wildlife Speaker Series. Of note to many in Champlain Park is this invitation in the write-up:

If you have any questions about pollinating insects (or photos) feel free to bring them to share with Jeff and Jessica before or after the presentation. Jeff also has a passion for gardening with native plants to encourage native wildlife (including pollinators) so feel free to also come armed with questions about growing native plants.

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FirstU Church Auction – April 14

Subject: FIRSTU TIME & TALENT SILENT AUCTION now until April 14 2019 (online until April 3)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:09:36 +0000
From: Mary Jackson <jacksonmarye@hotmail.com>

In between our fabulous concerts I am letting you know about our exciting annual Time & Talent Silent Auction at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa. You won’t want to miss this one! Especially the Paul McCartney Autographed Electric Bass Guitar.

Warm regards,
Mary Jackson

FirstUAuction2019.pdf

Jazz Vespers – February 19

Postponed to February 19 due to the February 12th snow storm…

Tuesday Feb. 19 2019 – Jazz Vespers for Valentine’s Day at FirstU

A contemporary service featuring such standards as Night and Day, Someone to Watch Over Me, It’s Only a Paper Moon, and Moonglow. You will also enjoy hearing some readings for Valentine’s Day and watching live painting by Laurie Foster-MacLeod.

Tuesday, February 19 7:30-8:30 PM, 30 Cleary Ave. Freewill donation accepted at the door.

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Parliament Hill Elm Tree – February 10

Learn about the heritage elm tree at risk on Parliament Hill

What: Public event to hear about the unique features of a heritage elm tree at risk on Parliament Hill

When: Sunday February 10, 2019, 2:30 p.m. — 3:20 p.m.

Where: Elm tree located east of Centre Block on Parliament Hill

Who:

Representatives of the Greenspace Alliance of Canada’s Capital
Owen Clarkin, chair of conservation committee, Ottawa Field Naturalists Club

Come to a gathering at the base of the elm tree to learn from Owen Clarkin’s extensive knowledge of native trees and about what the Greenspace Alliance of Canada’s Capital and other groups are doing to press for protection of a heritage elm on Parliament Hill.

Background on this issue: http://greenspace-alliance.ca/index.php/threats/tree-protection-in-the-parliamentary-precinct/
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Elmdale BookFest 2019 – February 22-23

BookFest, Elmdale Public School’s iconic annual second-hand book sale, is an opportunity to find a great read while supporting a good cause. With more than 25,000 titles there’s something for everyone, all at very low prices (cash only). Complete with raffles and a bake sale.

BookFest 2019 will take place in Elmdale Public School’s gymnasium (49 Iona St. – enter from Java St.) on Fri., Feb. 22, 9:00am to 9:00pm, and on Sat., Feb. 23, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

For more information https://www.facebook.com/ElmdaleBookFest/ or email: elmdalebookfest@gmail.com

Jazz Vespers – February 12

Postponed to February 19

Due to the February 12th snow storm.

Tuesday Feb. 12 2019 – Jazz Vespers for Valentine’s Day at FirstU

Tuesday, February 12 7:30-8:30 PM, 30 Cleary Ave. Freewill donation accepted at the door.

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Bird Count – Sunday

Subject: K9: Bird count this Sunday

2018 marks the 100th annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The CBC is a census of birds in the Western Hemisphere, and is conducted by volunteers. This year’s count will be on Sunday, December 16. The count involves monitoring your bird feeder and counting the birds that come by. Participants will be given a checklist and are asked to report the numbers at noon and final numbers at the end of the day.

Gillian Koh, Hintonburg Community Association board member, will be administering the CBC for the Kitchissippi. If you would like to participate, please email her at gillian.a.koh@gmail.com.

https://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/cbc/