Category: Community Groups
PHOTOS: A belated Canada Day celebration in Stittsville
Fireworks capped off a great day of family fun at the Stittsville Village Association’s annual Canada Day event yesterday. Hundreds of families turned out for a full day of activities,…
Motorcycle Ride for Autism on July 8
Beautiful morning #Stittsville 5th Motorcycle Ride for Autism #MRFAOttawa @MRFAOttawa @quickstartautsm @ShadQadri pic.twitter.com/wrlgmk8iVR — Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) July 8, 2017 Ottawa’s annual Motorcycle Ride for Autism kicks off on July…
Kanata Muslim Association visits Stittsville United with message of thanks
On Sunday, June 25 Stittsville United Church received an unexpected visit from members of the Kanata Muslim Association (KMA). They came to deliver a gift of sweets and a letter…
Skip the trash and donate your used furniture to Matthew House
(PHOTO: Volunteers move and sort donated furniture in the Matthew House warehouse.) KEY FACTS: Matthew House collects usable furniture for re-distribution to the marginalized Ottawa community, helping over 600 local…
Westwind raises almost $12,000 for charity at social justice fair
(press release) Westwind Public School was filled with the sounds of excited grade six students and the smell of delicious baked goods on Thursday, June 22 as the school held its…
Murilo Torres receives Welcoming Ottawa Week Ambassador recognition
(PHOTO: Mayor Jim Watson with Murilo and Karla Torres and their family.) (Editor’s note: Congratulations to Stittsville resident Murilo Torres, who this morning received a 2017 Welcoming Ottawa Week Ambassador…
PHOTOS: Arts in the Park at Village Square
The sky was overcast but spirits were bright on Sunday for the annual Arts in the Park event, presented by the Stittsville Village Association. Over 90 vendors participated this year…
MAY 27: Giant Tiger Charity BBQ
Pls RT Come to #GiantTiger #Stittsville for a #charity BBQ, 11-2PM supporting my Mission & @MakeAWishEO I'll have my new hats for sale too! pic.twitter.com/2Tvpu84FL4 — Mission to a Million…
Barbara Bottriell recognized with Roger Griffiths Memorial award
Great to see Barbara Bottriell recognized as the Roger Griffiths Memorial Citizen of the Year last night at the annual Stittsville Volunteer Appreciation Awards. Other recipients included the Stittsville Seniors’ Community…
MAY 15: First meeting of the Blackstone Fernbank Crossing Community Association
The Blackstone Fernbank Crossing Community Association (BFCCA) is holding their first Annual General Meeting on Monday, May 15 at 7:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Goulbourn Rec Centre, Meeting…
LOCAL HEROES: Father and son honoured for lifesaving rescue
(PHOTO: Terrance Davidson, and his son Geoffrey received a Certificate of Valour for their actions to save a man’s life in January 2016. Photo via Ottawa Police Service – Imaging.)…
PHOTOS: Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a very rainy Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street aka UmbrellaFest 2017. Lots of optimism and potential about the future of the neighbourhood!…
Carp’s St. Paul’s United Church is recruiting a music director
(via St. Paul’s) St. Paul’s United Church in Carp is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Music Director to provide music for Sunday worship services and lead the choir. Applications may be…
PHOTO: Shad gets shaved
Stittsville councillor Shad Qadri gets his hair cut on Sunday by Hair Donation Ottawa CEO Helene Hutchings at the annual event held at Algonquin College. The CHEO Bear and CHEO…
Stittsville residents recognized with Sovereign’s Medals for Volunteers
(via City of Ottawa) Today, Her Excellency Sharon Johnston was joined by Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson to present the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers at a ceremony at Ottawa City Hall.…