Category: Community Groups
VIDEO: How Stittsville is showing support for Humboldt Broncos
What started as an idea on the Stittsville Moms Facebook group turned into a touching video tribute to the Humboldt Broncos hockey team and their community in Saskatchewan. Earlier this…
Deadline extended for Stittsville Appreciation Award nominations
(via Councillor Shad Qadri’s office) The deadline to submit nominations for the 10th Annual Stittsville Appreciation Awards has been extended to Sunday, April 15th at midnight. This is the last…
NOTEBOOK: Grassroots community engagement sprouts in Fringewood
(photo via Facebook) A quick note this week to alert our readers in Fringewood South to a new community initiative called ThinkFringewood.com. I talked to one of the organizers last…
Next Friendship Luncheon set for April 25
Once again Barb Forbes and the volunteers at the Legion produced an excellent spread for our Easter Luncheon. The menu included Beef Stew, Salad, Desert, Tea and Coffee. The desert…
5th Annual Ride for Disabled Vets is on May 12
The 5th Annual Ride For Disabled Vets is will be on May 12, 2018. It starts at Brown’s Independent in Stittsville. Registration is from 8:30am-9:45am, with riders starting at 10:00am. The…
Lion Don Carson presented with a 40 year service pin
A few updates from the Stittsville Lions Club… 40 YEARS OF SERVICE District Governor Shelley presents Lion Don Carson with a 40 years of service pin. (See photo above.) CATCH…
New “Teacher of Year” category added to Stittsville Appreciation Awards
(via Councillor Shad Qadri’s office) The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for the 10th Annual Stittsville Appreciation Awards! It’s easy to show someone in our community your appreciation whether…
A recap of the Stittsville Friendship Club’s February luncheon
The February Luncheon was a great success. We had chicken-a-la-king with roast potatoes which was very good and salad, tea and coffee. The desert was one of Barb Forbes’ lemon…
Horticultural Society picks winning photos in annual competition
These are the results of our 2018 Photography Competition Best in Show & Class 1: We See Thee Rise – a spring garden – Judith Cox (pictured above) Class 2:…
HIGH FIVE: Orangetheory members raise nearly $7,000 for ALS Canada
Members at Ottawa’s two Orangetheory Fitness studios raised nearly $7,000 for ALS Canada. One of the locations is right here in Stittsville at Huntmar & Hazeldean. “To raise that money,…
LIONS: Catch the Ace week 7 jackpot will be $1,250
A few updates from the Stittsville Lions Club… CATCH THE ACE Week 4 winner Joan Palmer $101.00 (pictured above) Week 5 winner Ann Benson $173.00 Week 6 Winner Dave Delarge …
Shake, Rattle ’n Dance Hospice Fundraiser on April 7
Stittsville United Church is hosting a Shake, Rattle ’n Dance Hospice Fundraiser. Join us for an evening of dancing, games, retro refreshments, and classic rock with the Retro Rats Show…
Richmond’s Margaritaville fundraiser brings in more than $4,000
The recent Margaritaville Dance fundraiser was another huge success enjoyed by over two hundred anniversary celebrating patrons. They all danced, imbibed, taco munched and limbo-ed their happy way to raising…
LIBRARY: March break programming includes ukelele lessons and an escape room
If you are looking for something fun to do during March Break with you family, check out the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. There are eight programs to…
A new name: Fairwinds-Poole Creek Community Association
Thanks to all of our neighbours who joined us at our Annual General Meeting on Monday night. It was an opportunity to look back at all of our activities over…