Category: Fundraising
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the wintry weather arriving in our area, it certainly feels like the festive holiday season. The Parade of Lights was another year of great fun. “What a great crowd –
Stittsville Parade of Lights – an exciting time for all including the Tunis Shriners (view slideshow)
The weather was truly frightful, but the scene to come would be delightful. With wintry snow falling and a chilly wind and the Parade of Lights taking place – the festive season has officially begun.
CBC brings their ‘Make the Season Kind’ holiday campaign to Stittsville
For many years, CBC across our nation, has held their ‘Project Give’ campaign to assist Canadians by fundraising. This year, they changed the fundraising campaign to ‘Make the Season Kind’.…
Maxxgames with Ottawa Mega Dome are hosting their first Christmas Charity and Food Drive
“This event isn’t just about donations – it’s about community, hope, and making a difference. Let’s fill this holiday season with compassion and love…
An old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere took us back in time at the Goulbourn Museum
Something for everyone could be found at the Goulbourn Museum on Sunday, November 24th for their Old Fashioned Christmas day. There were crafts for the children, a chance to see how…
Stittsville Food Bank benefits from Christmas bazaar at Stittsville Villa
(On November 25th, Levante Stittsville Villa residents presented a donation from the proceeds of their November 16th Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale to the Stittsville Food Bank. In the photo:…
Local author’s latest book sets Amberwood Garden as its backdrop
Stittsville author Barbara Robson takes readers on a journey through the history of Amberwood Garden in her new children’s book, A Magic Garden, with illustrations by Sophia Bateman…
Trips for Kids celebrates $104,400 in Ontario Trillium Foundation grants
Trips for Kids Ottawa is a charity dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities for Ottawa’s disadvantaged youth through mountain biking and skating.
November news and events at Goulbourn Museum
Hard to believe, but the Museum’s Old-Fashioned Christmas is just over two weeks away! Have you marked your calendars yet? It’s sure to be a holly, jolly good time!
Residents invited to bless children in need with Operation Christmas Child Shoebox gifts
Operation Christmas Child is an annual initiative of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization that works in more than 100 countries.
United Way East Ontario kicks off first annual Novemburger
For the month of November 16 restaurants across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley, including The Barley Mow, Law & Orders and Crust & Crate are participating…
Support the Stittsville Food Bank with a 2025 JacintaPICS wildlife photo calendar
For the fourth year, local photographer Jacinta Cillis-Asquith is selling her wildlife photo calendars with profits going to the Stittsville Food Bank.
Round-up of Halloween week in photos – Stittsville Youth Centre, decorations and the Stittsville Pumpkin Parade
It was a busy week for everyone celebrating Halloween with spooky events to attend such as the…
Stittsville District Lions Club celebrates 60 years of community service
(The Stittsville District Lions Club celebrated 60 years on October 26, 2024. The members of the head table were: special guest Kevin Frost, his wife Loretta and guide dog Woody;…
Stittsville District Lions Club news and upcoming events – volunteers needed for Village Square lights installation
The Lions will also be installing the holiday lights at the Village Square Park on November 2nd and November 9th. It is a community project since 1996 bringing the holiday spirit to the Park…