Spring Cleanup Saturday Morning – Reminder

Just a reminder that the Spring Cleanup is on Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. (weather permitting). See the original post for details.

Spring Cleanup 2015 – April 25

LIFE’S MESSY.

APRIL 25 WE CLEAN IT UP.

Champlain Park is looking for volunteers for our annual Spring Cleanup. The snow is finally melting, and trash accumulated over a long winter has started to appear.

The cleanup, part of the City’s Cleaning the Capital campaign, is a chance for neighbours of all ages – kids, teens, and adults – to get together, say hello, and help spruce up the neighbourhood.

We’ll meet at the fieldhouse on Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. Juice, coffee, and cookies will be served. There is a map so that people can choose an area to work on. We’ll wrap up by noon. In case of rain, we’ll meet instead on Sunday, April 26.

The designated cleanup areas are the south side of Premier above the transitway; the boulevard on Northwestern and the path at its north end; and the areas along the fence on Patricia and Pontiac. It can also include the area along the river at the foot of Carleton, or any other public spaces you think could use some help.

We recommend wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts, appropriate footwear and gloves. The City will provide garbage bags.

If you have any questions or suggestions, call Andrea Murphy or Ian Reid at 613-715-9504.

Thanks to Volunteers at our Winter Carnival

Many Thanks to Generous Donors and Volunteers Who Warmed Up a Frosty Saturday, January 31, at Champlain Park Winter Carnival 2015!!

Carol Arnason, CPCA Event Co-ordinator would like to thank the Community donors and volunteers who made the Champlain Park Winter Carnival 2015 such a fun day!

Manfred Schlesiger, Sales Representative for Royal Lepage, donated $250.00 that covered the cost of hot dogs, cold drinks, and musical entertainment by Triple Trouble.
Sarah Brooks, Carleton Ave., deserves congratulations for hard work in organizing the event!
Bridgehead donated free hot chocolate and coffee for everyone.
Metro donated a $25.00 Gift Card that was won by Kathleen Traeger in the Chili Cook-Off.
Champlain Park Community Association paid for the free sleigh rides by Chris Kelly.
An enthusiastic team of University of Ottawa students set up, helped with outdoor activities, and with serving food and hot chocolate.
Dennis Van Staalduinen entertained families with his lively musical performance.
Jason Keats, Carleton Ave., created and distributed balloon animals to all of the children.
Jeremy and Stuart, Nepean high school students, organized hockey skill games on rink.
Kathleen Traeger and the children at Keyworth Ave./ St.George School Early Childhood Day Care created signs and brought food.
Many neighbours contributed delicious chili and baked goods.

— It was a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with neighbours!
My e-mail addresses are: carol.arnason@ocsb.ca or c.arnason@rogers.com

Triple Trouble provided foot-stomping entertainment at Winter Carnival 2015.

Carol Arnason, Cowley Ave, and Sarah Brooks, Carleton Ave, co-organized the Winter Carnival.

Sleigh Ride provided by Chris Kelly and Sponsored by Community Association.

University of Ottawa students help children improve hockey skills on outdoor rink.

Jason Keats, Carleton Ave, creator of balloon animals, most popular guy at the Winter Carnival!

Champlain Park Out Door Rink (ODR) awaits you! Get out and enjoy yourself..

The Champlain Park Out Door Rink (ODR) is now officially open for another winter season of fun on the ice with family and friends.

Many thanks to the great work of Jim Kot, the hockey rink and oval rink encircling it are awaiting you.

So if you haven’t already done so, dust of the skates and head for the park.

For more details on rink times etc, please check this link

Champlain Park Winter Carnival – January 31

When : Saturday January 31, 2015
Where: Champlain Park Fieldhouse, 149 Cowley Avenue
Time: Noon – 3:00pm

Snow, rain or shine, this festive annual event takes place on the last Saturday in January.

Hope to see you there!

Activities

[Horse Drawn Sleigh - Champlain Park Winter Carnival]

Skating all the time and…

12:30-2:30pm Free horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides

After lunch skating, hockey skills competition, and prizes through out the afternoon

2pm live music by Triple Trouble commences

Spread the word

Please spread the word, and bring your friends and family.
Admission, hot chocolate and coffee are FREE.

Food & Beverages

There will be a chili cook-off, baked goodies, juice, hotdogs and more for sale in the Fieldhouse.

Your help

If you are able to bring a chili or baked goodies, or helping out in any other way, PLEASE contact one of the organizers to let us know.

We would be VERY grateful!!

Event organizer

Sarah Brooks Email: sarah.brooks@sympatico.ca

Escape the cold on Tuesday January 13th at 7:00 p.m!

Escape the cold on Tuesday January 13th at 7:00 p.m. when the Champlain Park Garden Club welcomes back an incredible garden sleuth, Brian Carson.

He’ll present for a slideshow and talk on the Burnt Land Beauties surrounding Almonte.

It’s a unique ALVAR with unusual wild flowers.

Meeting at the Champlain Park Fieldhouse and guest fee is $5.00.

For details call 613-728-1945.

2014 Garden Club Wreath Making Workshop – Reminder

Just a reminder that the deadline to sign up is this Friday November 28th. See the previous post for details.

Volunteers Needed to Organize the Champlain Park Winter Carnival

For Saturday, January 31, 2015 from noon to 3pm!

Volunteers are needed to organize outdoor activities, to contact sponsors and neighbours for food and hot chocolate donations, to book sleigh ride and musical entertainment.