Category: Educational Services
What’s happening in April at the Stittsville Library
To add to the excitement of the arrival of spring, the Ottawa Public Library has planned a range of activities for all ages for the month of April.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Adult volunteers are being sought by Councillor Gower to assist the Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville, along with his team, to begin a new initiative – a youth drop-in program…
Ottawa Safety Council in need of Crossing Guards
The Ottawa Safety Council is currently experiencing a Crossing Guard shortage and are in need of your help.
Rotary Club supports ‘Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan’
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville members actively work to make our community a better place.
Flying Colours Teaching & Arts – a pandemic start-up created by students to support students
Kshirin and Kaitlyn of Stittsville knew that during the pandemic there was a greater need for tutoring and teaching for their fellow peers.
Heather Desjardins of Stittsville wins an Ottawa Businesswoman of the Year Award
Heather Desjardins, Stittsville resident and owner of The Open Door Educational Services, has been recognized yet again for her professionalism and the services Open Door provides to children who have learning disabilities. Last week you may have caught…
Safety first for return of children to Stittsville Child Care Centre
The Stittsville Child Care Centre is again accepting children to their daycare on Stittsville Main Street.
Ottawa Public Library offers virtual programs for everyone
With most Ottawa Public Library branches open for business, the Library continues to offer substantial learning opportunities virtually and on their You-Tube channel. The events are free.
Celebrate Seniors Month – participate online in useful and fun library activities
June is Seniors Month and the Province of Ontario has declared this year’s theme — ‘Aging Strong: Respect and Protect Seniors’. The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is totally in agreement with this…
Stittsville Childcare Centre seek community board members at first annual general meeting
The Stittsville Childcare Centre (SCC) was started in 2003 by a couple of ladies – Pouran Asgari and Jalileh Ghoncheh. Later Pouran’s husband, Bahman Nazemroaya, joined them as a supporting partner. When SCC opened it…
Heather Desjardins of Stittsville and founder of The Open Door receives award
(Heather Desjardins receives her Bootstrap Award as Founder of the Year. Left to Heather is Marla Ruta, administrative coordinator of The Open Door, and on the right is Leigha Brigham,…