Category: Volunteer
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind celebrates 40 years – rewarding opportunity to home a future guide dog
This service organization celebrated 40 years of providing qualified guide dogs to those who are visually impaired or blind by matching Canadians with their new best friend.
The eighth annual Christmas Bird Count numbers are in for the ONRI region
This is the eighth year that the count has taken place in the Richmond-Munster-Stittsville-Manotick-Bells Corners region. The day was sunny and the winds were relatively calm, with partial snow cover …
Love birds? The annual Christmas Bird Count returns for its eighth year December 16
You could contribute to North America’s longest-running community science project. All you have to do is spend a couple of hours during the day to count the number of birds at your backyard feeders.
Kiwanis of Kanata-Stittsville are in need of volunteers and equipment for a new community youth centre
The Kiwanis of Kanata-Stittsville are planning to open a new Stittsville Community Youth Centre, knowing that the youth in our community are lacking a space to gather in a friendly, social and safe place.
Members being recruited for the Transit Advisory Working Group
The City of Ottawa and OC Transpo want to hear from you. OC Transpo is recruiting members for a new Transit Advisory Working Group. This ad hoc advisory body will provide volunteer opportunities for residents…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower extends a huge Thank You to the Stittsville Village Association and all who assisted to make the Parade of Lights another successful holiday event. He also is seeking residents who also want to join him…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society members brave the weather for their 2023 AGM
The next year promises to be full of informative speakers each month and some fun events. The annual photo contest is one that highlights the many talented photographers here in the community who…
Bench dedicated to Walter Kavanagh in 2000 restored by the Stittsville Lions
Walter was known for the many good deeds he shared with our community. He could always be counted on to sponsor many of our hockey and softball teams over the years and our annual June Jamboree.
The air was filled with Christmas spirit at Goulbourn Museum’s old-fashioned market
Thanks to the volunteers who worked so hard, local businesses and individuals who generously donated to the event, Museum staff say “it was a roaring success”.
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.
Come out to volunteer or enter a float at the 2023 Parade of Lights
Yes, Santa Claus is definitely coming to town and the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) is hoping to make his welcome the biggest and best ever. Stittsville’s Parade of Lights is happening on the evening of Saturday, December 2…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Welcome news was announced by the provincial minister of housing and is shared in detail below by Councillor Gower on the City of Ottawa Official Plan.
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.
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…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the busy weekend behind Councillor Gower, he is preparing for the upcoming week and shares community information on some important issues.