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The first FUNdraiser hosted by Knights of Columbus provides boost to Stittsville Food Bank
The first FUNdraiser outdoor market hosted by the Stittsville Knights of Columbus took place in Village Square Park on Sunday, July 18. Over 25 vendors participated…
Stittsville Village Square included in City’s recycling in parks pilot project
In all, 33 parks have been chosen, with Village Square Park in Stittsville being chosen. In June, 2021 you can expect to see new receptacles for waste placed throughout the park.
Stittsville Knights of Columbus seeking vendors for Spring Love Local FUNdraiser
The Stittsville Knights of Columbus (SKoC) are pleased to be working with the City of Ottawa, The Stittsville Foodbank and Chrysalis House to offer a wonderful re-opening celebration for Stittsville…
COMMENT: Stittsville’s community spirit rises in 2020
The holidays are a time to reflect and look back on the year that was. We spend time with our loved ones, share the annual feast and find joy in giving to others. Albeit, Grinch stealing Christmas is a palpable theme this year.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In his weekly update, Councillor Gower sends greetings for the holiday season; shares updates on…
Playground equipment at Village Square Park to be renewed – some back history and city seeks your input
How did the playground and buildings come to be at Village Square Park in Stittsville? Nevada tickets were often sold for fundraising endeavours in Stittsville in the 90’s. The Goulbourn Township Historical Society had an initiative…
Artisans returning to Stittsville for Arts in the Park 2020
The annual Arts in the Park, presented by the Stittsville Village Association (SVA), is once again returning to Village Square Park on Sunday, June 7, 2020 and promises to be…
A Saturday of giving and learning in Stittsville
The Sew Eco: Holiday Giftbag Making group were having a grand time when we dropped by. Kelly Ray was there to help lead the group, along with Tanya Schauer-Hein. The…
PHOTOS: Day of the dead and pumpkin parade draw a huge crowd
Friday evening was full of spirit as two of Stittsville’s events held at the Village Square Park brought out the best of both worlds – celebrating the dead and a pumpkin…
Volunteers needed for hanging lights in Village Square Park
The Christmas season and the Stittsville Parade of Lights is fast approaching. The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) has teamed up with the Stittsville and District Lions Club to again hang…
2019 Parade of Lights date quickly approaching – call for floats and volunteers
(Photo: Barry Gray) What makes a successful parade? Floats, music and volunteers. This year the Parade of Lights is taking place on Saturday, November 30th at 6:00 pm. Mark your…
9runrun celebrating 10th anniversary year with remarkable number of participants
It was 10 years ago that the 9runrun began as a half-marathon – an event to support emergency services personnel in our area, while promoting community health and fitness. In 2010,…
Arts in the Park 2019 – another success for Stittsville Village Association
The ‘Park was full’ so Doug Sutherland, organizer of Arts in the Park, was one happy person. The first real day of summer weather probably helped too! Another year of…
Arts in the Park – annual celebration of everything arts is taking place this weekend in Stittsville
The Stittsville Village Association has hosted Arts in the Park for the past six years. Doug Sutherland has been the principle planner during this time. Prior to that, Teresa Qadri…
First Thursdays – a first for Stittsville
You must be asking – what the heck is First Thursdays? Well, when Nicole Chilton-Jones moved to Stittsville about a year ago, from her hometown in South Africa, she arrived…