Tag: Stittsville Legion Branch 618
2023 Remembrance Day ceremony in photos at Stittsville Cenotaph
It was a sobering Remembrance Day in Stittsville with the current world events in many people’s minds. Remembrance Day, occurring on a Saturday this year, brought many Veterans and residents together…
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.
What’s happening this weekend in Stittsville and the week to come – calendar of events
Here is a bit of a wrap-up for more to do this weekend and this coming week. Remember to support Stittsville’s local businesses while you are out there doing your thing!
1, 2, 3 dunked – Stittsville Legion Branch 618 promised fun to raise building funds
Legion members are working to replace their 1930-era building with a newly constructed building. Fundraising had been going well, until the pandemic struck and donations became few and far between…
Veterans’ commemorative street naming program honours the late Roger Griffiths for his service to Canada
When Stittsville’s Bob White submitted the nomination for the street name – Roger Griffiths Avenue – he ensured that Roger’s legacy and commitment to our community would be remembered.
Stittsville Remembrance Day ceremony – poignant words from the Stittsville Legion President
Remembrance Day is observed by Canadians to remember all those who have fought and died in the line of duty to keep us free. Many of us have family members,…
Stittsville Legion and Stittsville Friendship Club unite to present 18 bursaries to local students
The Stittsville Legion handed out 16 bursaries for a total of $16,000 and The Friendship Club issued two $1,000 bursaries to local students on the evening of July 12, 2022.
Stittsville Legion is accepting bursary applications
The Stittsville Legion is now accepting bursary applications, funded by the Poppy Trust Fund.
Stittsville Legion renos uncover a piece of the past
In early 2018, the Stittsville Legion Branch 618, began fundraising to construct a new building on the Stittsville Main Street location to replace the 1930 outdated building. Fundraising had been going well…
OPEN LETTER: Poppy Chairman of Stittsville Legion thanks community
Raising funds at any time is a challenge for charities but this year it was a double challenge with the pandemic in full force.
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2020 in Stittsville
The Stittsville Legion held their annual Remembrance Day ceremony with a diminished group in attendance, but the honour to our Veterans and thoughts of our Military families was ever-present.
We Remember: a Remembrance Day like none in the past for Stittsville Legion
Remembrance Day is a deeply emotional time for some and thought provoking for others. On Remembrance Day when we honour our military and veterans (past and present)…
Kyle Donaldson surpasses bottle drive goal to support the Stittsville Legion
By now, we have all heard of the financial strain on Legions across Canada, with the possible closure of some branches. Kyle Donaldson does not want to see this scenario occur to our local Branch 618.
Support the Stittsville Legion Branch 618 by donating empties – virtually
Stittsville resident Kyle Donaldson cares about the future of Legions in Canada and especially our own Stittsville Legion Branch 618.
PHOTOS: Stittsville remembers our veterans
Remembrance Day brought many together to remember Stittsville’s Veterans – those still with us and those who have fallen before us far too soon. As seems to be the norm,…