Gift Cards for Daybreak Housing Residents

I am a bit late but I seeking your help in buying $25.00 Shoppers Drug Mart or Rexall gift cards for the residents of Daybreak Housing (One of the 5 houses is just on the edge of our community).

Daybreak is for the homeless, refugees, former inmates, addicts and those escaping domestic violence.

Personal hygiene products are expensive so this helps a great deal.

You can get a tax receipt from Daybreak if you wish.

Please DM me or send me an email at: lauriefagan59@gmail.com if you can help.

I am on the board of directors and you can check out Daybreak at:
https://www.daybreakhousing.org/

Thanks so much in advance.

Laurie Fagan

[Examples of Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall gift cards for 2025 Daybreak Housing fundraiser]

Call for Outdoor Rink Volunteers

Winter is almost here and with it comes the excitement of skating in Champlain Park!

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

A small core group of volunteers work hard to build and maintain the ice rink, but we need more volunteers to make it a successful season! In particular, we need volunteers to supervise the rink and change room facilities during “open” hours.

Kids over 14 years old can earn valuable high-school volunteer hours supervising at the ODR. Volunteers also get the added bonus of being outside, gaining some fitness and taking pride in helping make Champlain Park the best ODR in the city.

Please send me an email to be added to the volunteer list. Thank you!
Paul O’Blenes 25/26 ODR Coordinator
Email oblenesp@gmail.com

References:

ODR City rules:
https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/skating/safety-regulations#section-be0901ba-2754-4e46-b30e-ea7f0fd94ba8

CP ODR Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2537978573169546

Changeroom hours:
Mon-Fri 6-9 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
Sunday 12-4 PM

Paul O’Blenes
oblenesp@gmail.com

IPCA Holiday Pub Night – December 3

Holiday PUB NIGHT, Hosted by the Island Park Community Association

Hosted By
The Island Park Community Association

WHAT:
Holiday Pub Night with your neighbours and friends!

WHERE:
Beyond the Pale Brewery
(City Centre Location – 250 City Centre Ave, Unit 108. Ottawa, ON)

WHEN:
Wednesday December 3rd.  Doors open at 7:30pm.

WHO:
Everyone from the neighbourhood and beyond are welcome! We are introducing new neighbours and reconnecting with long-time neighbours & friends as well.

WHY:
Good friends, good food & drink, Live music & good times! And all for a great cause (The Ottawa Youth Services Bureau)!

HOW:
Buy Tickets Here!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/christmas-cheer-pub-night-hosted-by-the-island-park-community-association-tickets-1968879711217

[Poster for 2025 Island Park Community Association Holiday Party]

Kichi Zìbì Mìkan Weekend Closure – November 15, 16

From the NCC, and according to the city this will return the road to two lanes in both directions…

National Capital Region — There will be a full closure of the Kichi Zībī Mīkan during the weekend as part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.

  • Schedule: 11:30 pm, Friday, November 14 to 5:30 am, Monday, November 17, 2025
  • Location: Both directions on the Kichi Zībī Mīkan between Carling Avenue and Island Park Drive
  • Impact on motorists: Full parkway closure; access to Westboro Beach is available from Island Park Drive
  • Impact on pedestrians and cyclists: No impact on adjacent multi-use pathway

Fall Fair at First Unitarian – November 15

2025 Fall Fair – First Unitarian Congregation

Saturday, November 15, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa

Great selection of gifts, clothing, books, jewellery, toys, games, puzzles, Silent Auction treasures, linens, food, electronics, sporting and camping equipment, music, movies, linens, flea market goods and more!

Please bring shopping bags
Debit and credit cards accepted

Details at https://www.firstunitarianottawa.ca/fall-fair.html

New this year

Children’s Clothing – River Parkway Children’s Center, 40 Cleary, Cash or Cheque

To get here: Take Richmond Rd, turn north at light at Redwood Ave to enter 30 Cleary campus

[General Poster for the Fall Fair]

[Child specific poster for the fall fair and River Parkway Children's Centre clothing sale]

Garden Club – November 11

Hi Gardeners:

The next meeting of Champlain Park Garden Club is Tuesday, Nov. 11th, 7:00 p.m. at the fieldhouse in Champlain Park.

Ottawa Master Gardener Candace Dressler will discuss plants that are native to the different eco-regions of North America. Her emphasis will be on Ontario natives and how to use plants tags to determine if a plant is native to the Ottawa region.

Hope to see you there.

Judy Billingsley

Craft Show – November 22

Holiday Craft Show Nov 22 / Goods / goodies!

The annual Holiday Craft Show is scheduled for Saturday November 22, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Fieldhouse.

You’ll find jewelry, pottery, art cards, soaps, lotions, cashmere scarves, hand-knit/sewn goods and delicious seasonal baking. There’s sure to be a Christmas gift for someone!

For more info, contact Laurie, at lauriefagan59@gmail.com

[A sample of exquisite work by fibre artist Maggie Glossop]
A sample of exquisite work by fibre artist Maggie Glossop.
[Hand-knit scarves, hats, in vibrant colours by Laurie Fagan]
Hand-knit scarves, hats, in vibrant colours by Laurie Fagan.
[Talented artist Paula Zoubek will have her art cards on offer]
Talented artist Paula Zoubek will have her art cards on offer.