Category: Fundraising
Calling all golfers – Stittsville Friendship Club hosting 1st annual golf tournament
For 2024, the Stittsville Friendship Club is introducing a new event – its First Annual Fundraiser and Charity Golf Tournament to take place on Saturday June 8, 2024.
Stittsville Lions holding their annual rain barrel sale to support Carleton Place Hospital
The fundraiser is in support of the Carleton Place Hospital’s new Emergency Unit. Many residents of Stittsville use the services at the hospital. The Lions wanted to show the support…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares comments on the recent hydro outage; he provides information and links to events being celebrated in March…
Businesses and residents donate generously to Stittsville Lions Club fundraising activities
Each year the Stittsville Lions Club members hold an annual fundraiser with donations going to the Stittsville Food Bank. It was thanks to Stittsville businesses and residents during the 2023…
Stittsville helps Samaritan’s Purse celebrate more than 11 million Shoebox Gifts collected for children in need
(Photos taken by Frank King of Samaritan’s Purse, showing children in Costa Rica checking out their Canadian-packed Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.) Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating the overwhelming generosity of volunteers…
Turcotte family donation to the Stittsville Food Bank was definitely bigger and brighter
Shawn, Chantelle, Hudson and Kennedy Turcotte have been delighting visitors with their comedic holiday displays every December. The planning takes place once the decision is made by the family for the display’s theme.
A recap of Stittsville Central’s top stories for 2023
The year-end recap is always an enjoyable time as we sift through our archives and see how many stories we have brought to Stittsville residents over the past year. They bring back the memory of stories of people, places, events, organizations and businesses that are the make-up of our community…
What’s happening in January at the Stittsville Library?
Over the holiday break, we will have interactive activities in the children’s department such as I Spy, Spot the Difference and so much more. Library programs for our next session will be posted shortly and mentioned in the next newsletter.
Updated: From pantry to purpose: the power of Stittsville Food Bank donations
After a year of economic uncertainty, more people in our community are going to the Stittsville Food Bank for help. With a full compliment of volunteers, the Stittsville Food Bank works tirelessly to fill the food baskets for our neighbours, especially at this special time of the year.
Stittsville events keep everyone busy at this time of year
There is always something going on in Stittsville, especially at this time of the year. You can enjoy a varied mix of events during December and into the upcoming year.
The Turcotte family returns with the fun, old-fashioned Christmas Vacation complete with 5,000 twinkling lights
The Turcotte family of Stittsville – Shawn, Chantelle, Hudson and Kennedy – have been bringing laughter and joy to all who visit their spectacular Christmas displays and accepting donations for causes close to their hearts.
Two TIFF film showings remain in the Rotary Club’s 2023 winter series
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville has been treating Ottawa residents to nationally and internationally renowned films for eleven years now in collaboration with the Film Circuit of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor appeals to residents, if they can, to help support the Stittsville family that lost everything in last week’s fire.
Stittsville family needs our support after losing everything in Orville Street fire
If you can donate any amount to help out this family, especially at this time of year, it will be greatly appreciated. Give what you can to help this family stay together, recover and return to their daily life.
Busy weekend ahead for events in Stittsville and area – next week too
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with that there are a number of arts and craft shows taking place in Stittsville and area. There are dinners, theatre, fundraisers, trivia and karaoke nights to fill your weekend and the upcoming week. Don’t miss out on these fun times.