Category: Community News

A collection of all the news items about the people and happenings in Champlain Park.

Our Rink has Ice Again!

From Paul O’Blenes in the Champlain Park Outdoor Rink group on Facebook this morning:

ODR, outfield and oval are open, however, it’s still a work in progress – there are bumps and there are some holes. Temporarily the north end of the rink is closed for repairs, otherwise there is lots of decent skateable ice.

Please use caution today and tomorrow. With the current cooler temperatures we hope to get the rink in better shape for the weekend.

Thanks Champlain Hoseheads and your hardwork!

[Champlain Park Rink freshly flooded on Febrary 2, 2024]

See the rink page for more info. Photo by Derek F.

Elmdale BookFest 2024 – February 23-24

Elmdale Public School is excited to announce the return of our beloved annual BookFest fundraiser, a tradition cherished by our community for over 50 years! BookFest is not just an event; it’s a celebration of literacy and community spirit.

Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised over $23,000 and gathered a whopping 40,000 books! These contributions directly support the many enriching activities and programs here at Elmdale.

We warmly invite you to be part of this wonderful tradition by donating books at Elmdale Public School (49 Iona St, Ottawa) or via the Java Street entrance until February 15th.

Save the dates: February 23rd (9am-9pm) and February 24th (9am-4pm) for our BookFest sale, held in the Elmdale gymnasium! Dive into a treasure trove of books priced between $1 and $3. It’s an opportunity not to be missed for book lovers and bargain hunters alike.

Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the joy of reading and support our school. We can’t wait to see you at BookFest!

[Poster for Elmdale BookFest 2024]

Vintage and Valentine’s Show – February 10

Saturday February 10 2024 from 10am to 3pm at the Champlain Park field house, 149 Cowley Avenue.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, an afternoon that combines some of our favourite things.

On display and for sale will be high quality used and vintage cashmere sweaters and scarves and designer handbags. Several vintage clothing dealers will be hand. Expect to also find knitted hats and scarves, jewellery, exquisite chocolates and other tasty sweets.

And wait! There’s more, including double chocolate cake with tea!

[Poster for Vintage and Valentine's Show]

20240210 Vintage and Valentine Show.pdf

Garden Club – January 30

via Laurie on Facebook…

The Champlain Park Garden Club meeting on orchid growing that was rescheduled from earlier this month (cancelled due to weather) is now tomorrow night, Tuesday January 30 at 7 pm at the field house.

Drop in-fee is $5.00 (and you must have a current Champlain Park Community Association membership).

Janet Johns from the Ottawa Orchid Society will present and slide show and talk on growing these stunning beauties.

[Photo of an Orchid blossom]

See the Garden Club page for details about the meeting location.

Champlain Park’s Annual General Meeting – Reminder

Champlain Park Community Association Annual General Meeting

Thursday January 25, 2024, 7 pm

Hybrid Meeting by Zoom or in Person

This will be a hybrid meeting, both virtually and in person at the Fieldhouse. To attend the meeting by Zoom please register at this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Al94bR2nQl6Bpys7wsTcCw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. If you are attending at the Fieldhouse, you can register when you arrive.

Agenda

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Champlain Park Winter Trail Donation

A thank you note via Kris for the Kìchì Sìbì Winter Trail people:

On behalf of the Kichi Sibi Winter Trail, I send a sincere ‘thank you’ to the CPCA for its generous donation to the Winter Trail this year. Without your support, the Trail wouldn’t be as successful as it is today.

Nick Xenos, on behalf of the Champlain Park Community Association (CPCA), presents a $500 donation to Cheryl Caldwell, President of the Kichi Sibi Winter Trail (KSWT) Board, and Trail Manager Dave Adams. The CPCA has been a proud and dedicated supporter of the KSWT for the last several years. The KSWT, a registered not-for-profit and charitable organization, is mainly funded by donations from private citizens, as well as through some local business sponsorships, and modest grants from its partners – the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Commission. To learn more about the Trail, visit https://www.wintertrail.ca/.

Elections at the AGM

During our Annual General Meeting we’re electing the board members (directors) for the next year. We’ll provide a list of nominations closer to the AGM, but everyone with an interest in helping the community is welcome to run. Here’s a bit of background information, including links to what each board member and committee does…
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