Category: Entertainment & Events
Successful annual Pumpkin Parade brings out the best of pumpkin carvers
After a busy Halloween, children, adults, and everyone in between came to celebrate and show off their immense talent this November 1st at the annual Pumpkin Parade.
Halloween tips from Ottawa Fire Station 81 and the OPP
Halloween can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. To help keep everyone safe, Ottawa Fire Station 81 and the OPP are asking that everybody abide by the following safety tips for Halloween…
Things to do in Stittsville this weekend and beyond
With Halloween on the horizon, there are a few events you won’t want to miss, but not all are focused on the creepy night. If you have events you wish to share with the residents of Stittsville and area, send us an email at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca and we will gladly add your event to our list.
Village Square Park will be lively for the annual Pumpkin Parade and Skele-bration at ‘the Barn’
The Eggleton family is continuing the tradition of the annual Pumpkin Parade. Enter your own masterpiece to win a prize in one of three categories (child, teen and adult), or just come to marvel at all the creative designs.
Stittsville Lions Club – annual fundraisers and a call for volunteers
Since Village Square Park opened on September 7, 1996, the Stittsville District Lions Club have been placing lights on the trees in the park every holiday season since that time. It is a community project bringing the holiday spirit to the Park…
Photos from weekend events you may have missed
Saturday, October 14 was a perfect day to go out with family and friends to participate in or attend the many fun events that took place in Stittsville. There were a number of events that kept us busy throughout the day…
Laughter was the best medicine at Wildpine’s comedy hour
On October 12th, the residents of Wildpine Residence came together to enjoy an afternoon of laughter and games at their first-ever Comedy Hour with Stittsville’s David Joseph.
What’s going on in Stittsville this weekend and next week?
It promises to be a nippy, but sunny weekend just in time for the numerous events taking place in Stittsville for the next few days. From large to smaller events, you will find something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s get started…
Railway history of Stittsville unveiled along Trans Canada Trail
For those in attendance, it was a day of celebration that brought our former history to life again with many fond memories shared of growing up in a railway town.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares important events happening this week, a synopsis of community news and information about the new Ottawa Police Services, Project Safe Trade…
Meet the Stittsville Lions Club at their open house
Learn more about the background of the Lions, what the Club’s does for our community and further wide, as well as how you can join and make a difference right here in your own backyard of Stittsville.
Re-Read Used Books starts new chapter as Garfield retires
The book store was a retirement project for Dean McIntosh who opened the store to ease into his retirement years. On October 1, 2023, Dean retired from the ownership of Re-Read and Garfield as the store’s mascot.
Fall colours walk at Blueberry Mountain
Directors and volunteers from MMLT will be onsite throughout the day to answer any and all questions – whether you’re curious about the land trust’s current projects, migratory birds, or rock exposures, we’ll have experts on hand…
Shea Village – ‘not just a project; a vibrant community’ – finally seeing shovels in the ground
Jeff Cavanagh, President of Thomas Cavanagh Construction, was excited to break the news that their newest community from Patten Homes, Shea Village, would soon be seeing homes after numerous years of perseverance.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower held his Seniors’ Day Tea at Hazeldean Gardens in the outside garden. There were a good number of vendors providing helpful information for seniors in our community who attended.