Talks on Infrastructure Etc, COVID Lessons – September 9, 10

A couple of upcoming events via the Federation of Citizens’ Associations:

PIED and FCA Planning Updates – Wednesday, September 9 at 7 p.m.

[FCA Poster inviting people to PIED - Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Development]
INVITATION FCA.PIED AGENDA. SEPT 9 . sp.pdf

Energy Mix – What We’ve Learned from the Pandemic – Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-weve-learned-from-the-pandemic-a-listening-session-for-fca-members-tickets-118952382779

[Poster for Energy*Mix's the What We've Learned from the Pandemic talk]
Learning from the Pandemic backgrounder v.1.pdf

Ecology Ottawa Tree Fundraiser

Check out Ecology Ottawa’s Tree Fundraiser and help plant Ottawa’s future tree canopy! They are working with Ferguson Tree Nursery to offer you an amazing deal on 7 different native tree seedlings. By participating, you will not only be helping to green-up your community, but you will help support the important work of planting, protecting, and promoting trees in Ottawa.

[Ecology Ottawa Tree Poster]
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Passing of Len de Carle

Subject: Passing of Len de Carle
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2020 08:13:16 -0400
From: John de Carle

Just wanted to let the community know that my father, Len de Carle, passed away on Thursday.

He (and my mother) were long-time residents of the Community and lived most of their adult lives on 66 Pontiac St.

Regards,
John de Carle….

Virtual Discussion on Employee & Disability Rights when Returning to Work – August 19

Returning to Work in a Pandemic: Employee and Disability Rights during COVID-19

As workplaces begin to re-open following the COVID-19 shutdown, employees face difficult questions about how to protect their health and safety, fulfill their family obligations, and protect the health and safety of those around them. Please join Reach for a discussion on employees’ rights while returning to work during COVID-19, with a specific focus on the disability rights of employees and their family members. Our speaker will be Morgan Rowe, a lawyer with RavenLaw.
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Rosemount Library Curbside Service – July 27

In case you didn’t get this as part of your library membership, the temporary location for Rosemount (near the bowling alley) is opening on July 27th, though appointments are needed to pick up the books you put on hold…

Rosemount Temporary Location – Returns Drive and Curbside Service

Rosemount (temporary location), will be offering a curbside returns and holds pickup service starting Monday, July 27, following these hours of operation:

  • Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Thursday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Sunday: CLOSED

SATURDAY, JULY 25 – With limited space at the temporary location and the high volume of materials that circulate from this branch, we will be holding a one-day RETURN drive, accepting curbside returns of library materials. We invite you to come out on Saturday, July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the north corner of Parkdale Park (corner of Hamilton and Armstrong) to return your library items.

See https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/contactless-returns-and-holds-pickup-service for details about the curbside service at Rosemount (temporary location).

Wellington West BIA Survey

The Wellington West BIA wants to learn more about the residents of Carlington and our shopping behaviours. At the end of the completed survey, you can enter to win up to $500 in prizes. The grand prize draw for a $250 gift card to any store you choose will be held on August 7; and, weekly prizes will be held every Friday from July 3-31 for a $50 gift card to any store you choose. Complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WellingtonWest_ChamplainPark

[Poster about the Survey]
WWBIA-SurveyPostcard-FINAL-1.pdf

Community Development Framework Forum – June 11

This is more for the board members out there but residents are welcome too. Sign up to get the Zoom video conference link at https://cdfcdc.ca/community-forum-registration/

Community Development Framework Learning Forum for community members and service providers

WHERE: Join us on-line through zoom
WHEN: THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 5:30pm-8:00pm

Community members and organizations are responding to COVID 19 by building community, social connections and addressing needs within Ottawa priority neighbourhoods, suburbs and rural areas.

Learn ways to:

  • Build community and social connections during COVID 19
  • Cope while physical distancing
  • Be inspired and find hope for the future

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