Category: Children related

Topics and activities related to enriching our children lives within our community

Elmdale Public School’s Annual Bookfest 2014 – February 20, 21

BOOKFEST 2014!

The Elmdale Tradition Continues, Feb. 20-21.

Bookfest, Elmdale Public School’s annual second-hand book sale, is an opportunity to get a great read for yourself while supporting the education of Elmdale’s kids. There are more than 20,000 donated titles for children, adults and everybody in between, all at low, low prices. Come and take advantage of the enormous selection at the book sale, cake raffle and bake table. Funds raised at Bookfest 2014 are used to support Elmdale Public School.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 20, 3:45pm to 8:30pm, and Friday, Feb. 21, 10:00am to 7:00pm

WHERE: Elmdale Public School, 49 Iona Street (just east of Island Park Drive. Entrance to BookFest is off Java Street. Follow the signs)

Come early on Thurs. for the best selection, come back Fri. for SURPRISE SALES!

Book Prices:
50¢ to $1 for children’s books
$1 to $3 for adult books

Surplus books will be donated to worthy causes in the community.

Elmdale Public School Bookfest Poster 2014.jpeg

Champlain Park Winter 1k And Frosty 5k fun run!

Santa Champlain Park Winter 1k And Frosty 5k - 2013

Come on out for a fun time HO HO HO!    

WHEN:
Saturday, December 14 at 9AM

WHERE:
Champlain Park Fieldhouse

COST:   
$2.00 per KM

  • No registration required

  • All proceeds go to “Right To Play” Canada

  • Candy cane medals

  • Hot chocolate and treats in fieldhouse afterwards

  • Volunteers needed – Contact Pete 613-719-7779

Family Dance – Starting November 16

family dance flyer 2013-2014Previously mentioned in an earlier slightly related post.

For more information see family dance flyer 2013-2014.pdf and http://www.ottawacontra.ca/.

Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 22:25:13 -0500
From: Roger Williams

Hello Everyone,

OttawaContra is holding the first Family Dance of the season on Nov.16 from 3:30 to 5pm
We’d appreciate it if you could spread the word. Thanks.

Roger

Signs of summer – Opening of Wading pool

Wading pools will open for the season starting on June 28, 2013 (weather dependent).

Check back soon for pool-specific schedules at “City of Ottawa wading pools”.

The opening of wading pools is dependent on the weather. If the weather looks uncertain, call the Seasonal Recreation Office at 613-580-2590 to find out if the wading pool is open that day.

Visitors are reminded to abide by admission requirements and water safety rules.

Champlain – 140 Carleton Ave.

June 28, 2013 – August 23, 2013
Champlain Park wading pool will open:

Day                          June & July                                August 
Monday          11:00 am – 6:00 pm          11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday          12:00 pm – 7:00 pm         12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday             Closed                                      Closed
Thursday       12:00 pm – 7:00 pm         12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday             11:00 am – 6:00 pm          11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday        11:00 am – 5:00 pm          11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday           11:00 am – 5:00 pm          11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Elmdale Public School’s Annual Bookfest 2013

ELMDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL’S ANNUAL BOOKFEST 2013 – Great Used Books at Great Prices.

It’s the book sale the community waits for every year. Huge selection and popular titles for adults and children.

This year you will be helping raise money for a play structure for the kids.

Dates:

Thursday, February 21st – 3:45pm to 8:30pm
Friday, February 22nd – 10:00am to 7:00pm

Book Prices:

50¢ to $1 for children’s books
$1 to $3 for adult books

Elmdale Public School is located at 49 Iona Street. Entrance to BookFest is off Java St.

Need books? Want to donate books? Have some extra boxes? Need more information? Contact bookfest@elmdalecouncil.com.

Calling all babysitters!

Interested in babysitting in the Champlain Park neighbourhood?

If you would like to have your name listed as a babysitter on the Champlain Park Community website (http://champlainpark.org), you can register by going to:  

Activities–>Children Related–>Babysitters.

Please read the Terms of Service agreement and complete the form online to sign up.

If you 18 years of age or younger, we will contact your parents to confirm permission to publish your name and contact information (telephone number).