Kitchsissippi Times Ultimate Summer Guide 2012 by Great River Media inc.

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Amazing things to do in June June 15, 3-7:30 pm and June 16, 9-12 am

Devonshire Avenue Public School Annual Book Bash with thousands of gently used books for sale together with a BBQ and a silent auction on Friday, June 15, book sale only on June 16, 100 Breezehill Ave. Contact the school for more information at 613-234-0721.

June 16

Save the Bookstore Day: Collected Works plans to have approximately eighteen authors (of both adult and childrens books) in its store throughout the day for book signings and readings. The day will culminate with the launch of Victoria Dunn’s new book “Alice Hearts Welsh Zombies” from 7 – 10 pm. 1242 Wellington St. West, www.collectedworks.com

June 16, 12-4 PM

Dovercourt Camp Day from 12 to 4 pm, bring the family and spend an afternoon in summer camp! Meet the staff, have a tour and come for a swim. Enjoy the bouncy house, petting zoo, bike rodeo, rock climbing and a special performance by our circus camp partners, The Cowguys, at 12 pm. All activities are free!

June 16, 8 pm

Rasputin’s Beard presents the season closer to it’s folk music performance schedule, held at the Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Ave,; Pay as

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June 20, 10 am-1:30 pm

The Odawa Friendship Centre presents Aboriginal Day at Westboro Kiwanis Park, 411 Dovercourt Ave, together with Dovercourt Recreation Association. This family event features music, dancing, story-telling and traditional foods. For more information see www.odawa.on.ca “The Hole Story”, an NFB Documentary presented with MiningWatch Canada will be shown at the Carlingwood Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave., from 2-4 pm.

June 21, 7 pm-8:30 pm (rain date June 26th)

A Summer Solstice celebration will be hosted by the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee at Carruthers-Stirling Park, 195 Carruthers Ave. (just south of Scott St). This event includes music, face painting, refreshments and baked goods for sale. Come out and enjoy a summer evening with your neighbours. For more information contact hedc@sympatico.ca.

JUNE 20

Giant Scholastic Book Sale on Wednesday, June 20 from 8 am to 6 pm at St. George School, 130 Keyworth Ave (in the gym). A huge selection of books, all at 50% discount. This is a great opportunity to stock up on summer reading for your children. A portion of the proceeds goes to purchase new resources for the St. George library. For more information, call (613) 728-8291.

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Visit Maplelawn Gardens, one of the cities few remaining walled gardens from the 1800s, situated next to the historic Keg Manor. Open dawn to dusk. For more information about the history and plants see www.maplelawn.ca

This Summer...

Take a walk by Remic Rapids to see “The Art of Balance” inukshuks created by local artist John Ceprano. For more information about the artist, visit www.jfceprano.com JCC of Ottawa Summer Camps offer tons of great summer experiences for kids of all ages including Day Camp, Traveling Sports Camp and 15 exciting Specialty Camps. www.jccottawa.com The Soloway JCC outdoor pool is a great place to spend a day with the family. Swim laps, lounge in the sun or have a picnic by the pool. www.jccottawa.com Swim, or just lie in the sun (or shade!) at Westboro Beach. Get some friends together for a game of Ultimate at Fisher Park.

Let's DO! Beatles Music Camp

Brush up on your tennis skills at Elmdale Tennis Club, 184 Holland Ave, McKellar Park, 539 Wavell Avenue (2 courts) or at Westboro Kiwanis Park (Dovercourt), 411 Dovercourt Avenue (1 court).

Let's PLAY! Trumpet Bootcamp

Listings are subject to change and readers are encouraged to check up-to-date information prior to each event.

Let's WRITE! songwriting + performance

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Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk from 7 pm at All Saints’ Westboro and First United Church, 347 Richmond Rd. A walk to honour National Aboriginal Day as well as Summer Solstice. For more info: 613-232-1016.

June 23, 1-4 pm

Slalom Skateboarding Clinic at Clare Gardens Park, 269 Clare Avenue. This family event is a lead up to the Canadian Slalom Skateboard Championships on July 1; Gear is supplied.

June 24, 2 pm

Collected Works will host an afternoon meeting and book signing with architectural photographer William McElligott from Chelsea, Quebec, author of Ottawa Canada, at it’s store at 1242 Wellington Street West at 2 pm. For more information see

www.collected-works.com and for samples of Mr. McElligott’s work, visit www.wpmcelligott.com.

June 24, 3 pm

Dusty Owl Reading Series at the Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington St. West, featuring “The Steve and Cathy Show”; For more information see www.elmdaletavern.com or www.dustyowl.com/aboutowl.htm

June 26, 12:00-1:30 pm

Join Ontario Parks for a Learn to Camp session that will include everything from packing checklists to hands-on equipment demonstrations; 12:00-1:30 pm at the Carlingwood Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave., and 5:30-7:00 pm at Rosemount Library, 18 Rosemount Ave.; Free but registration required; www.biblioottawalibrary.ca

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9th Annual Dovercourt Open / Canadian Slalom Skateboard Championships; June 30 events take place on Byron Avenue just west of Churchill and July 1 events take place on Dovercourt at Denbury; See www.dovercourt.org for more information.

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Stars Alive! Star Gazing at the Museum Wednesday evenings at dusk (June 20, July 4, 18) Tall Tales to Tell (Presented with Vintage Stock Theatre) Thursday evenings, 6-9 p.m. July 12, 26 / August 9, 23

Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum Father’s Day “Missiles, Gadgets and Defense Lines” Sunday, June 17 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Spy Camps July & August (weekly 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m.)

Goulbourn Museum War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration Sunday, June 17 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Family Craft Day: Boat Races & Activities Sunday, August 19 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Make Your Own Jack-in-the-Box! Saturday, June 16 1 -3 p.m. 35th Annual Pioneer Day & Strawberry Social Saturday, July 21st 10 a.m.-4p.m.

Pinhey’s Point Historic Site Father’s Day Family Relay Sunday, June 17 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Preschool Picnics Wednesdays, July 4th-Aug 29th 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Make A 3D Family Tree for Father’s Day Saturday, June 16 1-3 p.m Kids Programs Every Thursday from July 5th-Aug 23rd 10 -11:30 a.m

Watson’s Mill Strawberry Social Sunday, June 24 1 - 3 p.m. ‘Mini-Wheats’ Kids Camps July 9-13th, 23-27th, Aug 6-10th 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m

3. Parkdale Market Park 366 Parkdale Ave Open June 22 to August 17 June & July: weekdays: 11:15 am – 6:30 pm August & weekends: 11:15 am – 5:30 pm Closed: Thursdays

7. Lions Park 294 Elmgrove Ave Open June 29 to August 22 July weekdays: 11:30 am - 6:30 pm August: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed: Saturdays & Sundays

4. Champlain Park 140 Carleton Ave Open June 29 to August 22 June & July weekdays: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm August & weekends: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Except: Tuesdays & Thursdays in July noon – 7:00 pm in August noon – 6:00 pm Closed: Wednesdays

8. Westboro Kiwanis (Dovercourt) 411 Dovercourt Ave Open June 30 to August 31 July 1: 1 – 5 pm Weekdays July 2 - 31: 11 am – 6 pm Weekends: 1 - 5 pm Aug 1: Closed Aug 2 – 31: 11 am – 5 pm Closed: Mondays

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6. Iona Park 223 Iona St Open June 29 to August 22 July weekdays: 11:15 am – 6:00 pm August & Saturdays: 11:15 am – 5:00 pm Closed: Sundays & Mondays

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June Jive at Fairfields Heritage Property Sunday, June 17 1-4 p.m. Kids Programs at Nepean Museum and Fairfields Weekdays, July 3rd- Aug 24th 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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Father’s Day Antique Car Show Sunday, June 17 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Dominion Day Sunday, July 1 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

A Walk with Mr. McGee (presented by Obviously, A Theatre Company) July 4 to 14

Nuit Noir, a “month-long, dark sky star party” featuring an art exhibition, a lecture series and

5. Hampton Park 645 Parkview Rd Open June 22 to August 17 June & July weekdays: 11:30 am - 6:00 pm August & Sundays: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Closed: Saturdays

Urbancraft, featuring vendors of gourmet food and handmade wares of all kinds is held at the GCTC, corner of Holland and Wellington, on the first Saturday of every month from 10 am until 2 pm. For more information and a list of vendors, see www.urbancraftmarket.com

Bear & Co. presents “As You Like It” at Clare Gardens Park, 269 Clare Ave.; www.bearandcompany.ca; Pay as you can, pass the hat pricing.

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1. Ev Tremblay Park 108 Beech Ave Open June 29 to August 22 June & July weekdays: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; August & weekends: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Closed: Mondays

July 7, 10 am

July 5, 7 pm

Check out what’s happening:

Sunday, July 1 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Bob FM will be hosting two outdoor movies at Wesboro Beach during the month of July though dates are yet to be determined; Movies are selected by vote and start at dusk; for more information visit www.939bobfm.com

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Canada Day at Bytown Museum

1st Thursdays Art Walk! On the 1st Thursday of every month, enjoy our neighbourhood celebration of good times and great art. Visit one or more of the six participating art galleries in Wellington West. www.wellingtonwest.ca

Area Splashpads and wading pools

Get the whole Ottawa story by visiting our 10 community museums. They’re affordable, easy to find, fun to visit and offer hands-on activities that kids love.

Bear & Co. presents “As You Like it” at Hintonburg Park, just behind the HCC (with rain space indoors). Check www.bearandcompany.ca for up-to-the-minute information. Pay as you can, pass the hat pricing.

July 5

July, dates TBA

Visit the awesome splash pads and cool down at the neighbourhood’s various wading pools

July 6, 7 pm

sidewalk telescopes, is hosted by The Cube Gallery, 1285 Wellington St. West; www.cubegallery.ca

GLASS event. Buy three Murano Glass Charms, get a colour cord free. Visit the Pandora Shop inside our Westboro location. 430 Richmond Rd, (613) 233-3337, www.magpiejewellery.com

July 3-July 29, 5-10:30 pm

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SPLASH PAD

9. McKellar Park 539 Wavell Ave Open July 2 to August 17 July Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 am - 6 pm Tue, Thu: 1:30 - 7:30 pm August: Mon, Wed, Fri. 10 am - 5 pm Tues & Thu 1:30 - 6:30 pm Aug 1 (Civic Holiday): 1 – 5 pm Closed: Saturdays & Sundays 10. Woodroffe Park 180 Lockhart Ave Open June 22 to August 17 June & July weekdays: 11 am - 6 pm; August & Sundays: 11am - 5 pm Closed: Saturdays

11. Hintonburg Park Splash Pad 1064 Wellington St. W. 12. Laroche Park Splash Pad 52 Bayview Ave 13. Roy Duncan Park Splash Pad 295 Churchill Ave

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MARC CHARRON Our annual lobsterfest runs from June11 to July 1. Stop by anytime for fresh, meaty Maritime lobster!

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The Elmdale Tennis Club Amazing new multi-sport camps for kids during July and August includes 2hrs/day of tennis instruction guaranteed and lots of other sports ($180/week)

75 years of neighbourhood tennis! check us out at www.elmdale.ca Located Wellington West 184 Holland Ave. 613-729-3644

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Parkdale Park BBQ, games and prizes at the wading pool, 366 Parkdale Ave., courtesy of the City of Ottawa.

Amazing things happening all summer long Let’s do! The Beatles Music Camp. Let’s play! Trumpet Bootcamp. Let’s write! Songwriting + performance. Ukulele Social Hour. 15% off summer private lessons. Alcorn Music Studios, 953 Gladstone Ave, 613-729-0693, www.alcornmusicstudios.com

July 21, 7 pm

Hintonburg Free Summer Movie Night: 7 pm showing (inside): A Dolphin Tale 9 pm (outside): War Horse Movies are free and popcorn and cold drinks are sold at reasonable rates. All movies take place at the Hintonburg Community Centre and are hosted

Stroll through Historic Hintonburg, a neighbourhood that features landmarks such as St. Francois D’Assise Church, the Bethany Hope Centre and the Parkdale Fire Station. The Historic Hintonburg Walking Tour, a comprehensive guide to the neighbourhood, can be found at www.hintonburg.com/ walking_tour.html Explore the art galleries of the QUAD art district in Hintonburg, www.hintonburg.com/quad.html. Reports indicate that Hintonburg has the second highest percentage of artists in the region and three times the national average! Tag Along Toys is Ottawa’s West End Toy Store offering unique fun and educational items from Birth to Adults. We offer Grandparents Day 20% off the last Thursday of each month. 10% discount for Teachers and Educators. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter to watch for our specials. 499 Terry Fox Dr., Kanata 613-270-TOYS (8697) www.tagalongtoys.ca Elm Hill Kids is the Capital Region’s funky new destination offering clothing & accessories for stylish little people. We carry TEA Collection, Tumble n Dry, Hatley and more. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to learn about promotions, sales and our official Grand Opening in August! 499 Terry Fox Dr, Kanata.

For Adults:

Whether you choose to perform or simply listen, Rasputin’s Open Stage (which has a 17-year history so far!) is the place to be on Monday nights. Held at Whisper’s Pub, 249 Richmond Rd., the music starts around 7 pm with participants usually playing 2 songs each. There is no cover charge. For more information see www.rasputins.ca. Join in some lively discussion with the Wellington Street Readers bookclub which meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7 pm at the Collected Works Bookstore, 1242 Wellington St. West. Books are chosen by group vote and meetings are open to all. Come to the Ottawa Hospital Toastmasters Club for better communication and leadership skills. Meetings are every second Tuesday from 6:30 pm-8 pm in the Kaminski Room, Parkdale Clinic, Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus). Contact Ryan 613-723-8585. Visit the Westboro Toastmasters Club which meets on Monday evenings from 6:30-8 pm at the Masonic Temple, 430 Churchill Ave. North. Visitors are welcome. For more information see 595133.toastmastersclubs.org/toastmasters_club.html

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“Summer Heat” is a poetry workshop where you can share and explore your own poetry with a group led by Stephen Brockwell. Held at the Carlingwood Library from 2 - 4:50 pm. Free but registration required. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca

July 10, 11 am-2 pm

Fairy Tale Splash – where your favourite fairy tales come to life! Westboro Wading Pool, 411 Dovercourt Ave. For more information see www.dovercourt.org

July 13, 11 am-4 pm

Lion’s Park special event with BBQ games and prizes hosted by the City of Ottawa, 294 Elmgrove Ave.

July 15, 9 am

Cyclelogik Hintonburg Centennial 5k Run/Walk and Newswest 1k Kids run; The kids run is free though there is a registration fee for the 5k; all proceeds go to the Hintonburg Community Association; Start time of 9 am or 9:10 for kids. www.hintonburg.com/run12.html

JULY 15-22

Young Movie Maker Camp. This summer act in a movie. Learn the movie making process. See yourself on the big screen! Cathy Symonds Administrator/Instructor A.C.T. (Acting for Cinema & Television) www.ACTottawa.com, 613.255.4796.

Try out Hooping at Dovercourt’s Hoop Jam, held every second Friday night from 7-8:30 pm; hoops are provided and all levels of experience are welcome, especially beginners! View the schedule and more details at www.dovercourt.org/calendar-of-events. Join the Hintonburg Supper Club which gives neighbourhood residents a chance to meet and socialize at local restaurants. The Club meets roughly once a month. There is no charge other than for what you choose to eat or drink at the restaurant in question. For more information see www.hintonburg.com/supperclub.html.

July 17

Visit the Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club, located at the corner of Byron and Golden Avenues, to find out if lawn bowling might be for you! Drop-in sessions are held on Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm. www.highlandparklawnbowling.ca/index.htm

A Company of Fools presents Henry the Fifth at Clare Gardens Park 269 Clare Ave., (pass the hat pricing); Pay as you can, pass the hat pricing. www.fools.ca

July 19, 7 pm

Bear & Co. presents “As You Like It” at Clare Gardens Park, 269 Clare Ave.; www.bearandcompany.ca

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July 21

Bear & Co. is planning a performance on Lemieux Island tentatively scheduled for July 21. Check www.bearandcompany.ca for up-to-the-minute information.

Finally ... something different to do this summer!

Dates : Classes run from July 10 - 13, or July 17 - 20 Time : 10:00 am. – 4 pm. (1 hr. for lunch) All materials are supplied. You will learn to finish and assemble your own creations and take home a work of art. Participants must be 16 yrs. old. Cost : $490.+HST

July 26, 10 am – 1 pm

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Visit the Elmdale Lawn Bowling Club at 1 MacFarlane Avenue (near the Civic Hospital) on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings for an

introduction to what the club has to offer. More information is available by calling (613) 7222205. The Hintonburg Friday Picnic Potluck recently sprung out of a friendly neighbourhood get together and now takes place regularly, weather permitting, at 5:30 pm on Fridays at McCormick Park (or another location if the group chooses). You can join their open facebook group for more information at https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/342687395804981/ Techno Buddies provides the chance for older adults to be tutored by teen volunteers on how to use your cell phone, e-mail, digital camera, Facebook or Twitter. Carlingwood Library on July 11 and July 18 from 2-3 pm. Free but registration required. www.biblioottawalibrary.com Drop in and play bridge at the Carlingwood Library on Tuesday, June 19 or June 26 from 3-5 pm. www.biblioottawalibrary.com. No registration required.

For Children:

Join the TD Summer Reading Club for reading fun and weekly activities at the Rosemount or Carlingwood branches of the Ottawa Public Library. The Program is free though registration is required for the weekly special events. www.biblioottawalibrary.com Frontier College and Jewish Family Services volunteers host a “Reading Buddies” group for 6-12 year olds at the Carlingwood Library on Saturdays in July from 1-2 pm. Free but registration required. www.biblioottawalibrary.com Take your infant or toddler to Strollercise, which is held every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10:15 – 11:15 at Boomerang Kids, 255 Richmond Rd. Certified fitness instructors will accompany you, and provide advice on how to interval train with your stroller and child, as you walk, jog or run your way to fitness. www.boomerangkids.ca/strollercize.

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Sparkle Spa CANADIAN DESIGNS for a CANADIAN SUMMER!

the last Thursday of every month. Signature Centre, 499 Terry Fox Drive, Unit #60, Kanata, Ontario K2T 1H7 10% off to Teachers and Educators. Tel: 613.270.TOYS (8697) Visit us online: www.tagalongtoys.ca We carry many unique lines of Toys and Games: STORE HOURS: Mon + Tues + Sat 9:30am-6pm Kiss Naturals, Schleich, and Corolle, plus a large Wed - Fri 9:30am-9pm • Sun 11am-5pm selection of Eco Friendly Products.

Join the Dovercourt Run Club which meets Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at the downstairs doors of the Dovercourt Recreation Centre, 411 Dovercourt Avenue, rain or shine (or snow!). Stretches, warmups and cool downs start and finish every workout. Workouts are posted in advance near the pool desk or you can call 613798-8950 ext. 229 for more information.

Take your dog for an off-leash run at one of the five neighbourhood off-leash parks: Laroche Park, Riverside Terrace Park, Westwood Park or Woodroffe Park. For a map of offleash parks see parkfinder.ottawadogblog.ca.

The Dusty Owl Reading Series at the Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington St. West, presents poets Christine McNair and Rob McLennan “the Wedding Show”. For more information see www. elmdaletavern.com or www.dustyowl.com/aboutowl.htm.

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Newcomers to Canada are invited to join an English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group that meets at the Rosemount Library on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm. The group is led by volunteers from the Catholic Immigration Centre.

July 15, 3 pm

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Remote Controlled Helicopters YOUR WEST END TOY STORE!

in conjunction with the Hintonburg Community Association, 1064 Wellington St. W. Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on!

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The Ottawa Hospital Toastmasters Club for better Communication and Leadership Skills. Meetings are every second Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Kaminski Room of the Parkdale Clinic, Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus

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August 10, 6:30-8 pm

Christmas in the Summer will be held at the Dovercourt Pool (indoor) at 411 Dovercourt Ave. www.dovercourt.org

The City of Ottawa will be hosting a BBQ, games prizes from at Reid Park Wading Pool, 40 Reid Avenue.

July 27 – July 28

August 11, 9:30 am

August 26, 5-6 pm

A Company of Fools presents Shakespeare’s Henry the Fifth, featuring local resident actors at Hintonburg Park (pay as you can, pass the hat pricing); www.fools.ca.

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August 4, 10 am

August 8, 7-8:30pm (Rain date: August 15)

For the twelfth year in a row, Samba Ottawa will play in McCormick Park, 294 Carruthers Ave. (McCormick at Armstrong); Event hosted by Hintonburg Economic Development Committee.

Car Seat Inspection, Fundraising Yardsale and BBQ at the Odawa Native Friendship Centre, 12 Stirling Avenue; 9:30 am, BBQ at 11 am; Registration for clinic by appointment only; for more information see www.odawa.on.ca.

August 11, 7 pm

Hintonburg Free Summer Movie Night 7 pm Alvin and the Chipmunks – Chipwreck 9 pm Chariots of Fire Movies are free and popcorn and cold drinks are sold at reasonable rates. All movies take place at the Hintonburg Community Centre and are hosted in conjunction with the Hintonburg Community Association, 1064 Wellington St. W. Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on!

August 17, 11 AM-4 PM

Treat your favourite dog and attend The Annual Dog Swim at Dovercourt Pool. Dogs must be on a leash. See www. dovercourt.org for more details.

September 1, 10 am - 2 pm

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Amazing things happening all summer long Continued from page 15 Take your children and join in the Chapel Café, a free playgroup, open to all, and held every Thursday morning between 9:30 and 11:30 am at All Saints Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Road. Meet in the chapel. While some playgroups are closed in the summer, this one is open all year round! Laroche Park Playgroup, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am, Laroche Park Field House, 7 Stonehurst Ave; www. swchc.on.ca/programs-progguide.php Canadian Mothercraft, 475 Evered Avenue, offers preschool playgroups (including bilingual and special needs) Monday through Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11 am and certain afternoons. They also have a toy lending library. Details of their many programs can be found at www. mothercraft.com. Children up to age 12 swim free at the Dovercourt pool, 411 Dovercourt Ave., on Friday evenings, courtesy of Sean McCann, Broker, aka The Guy with the Dog. Regular swim fees apply for accompanying adults. www. dovercourt.org

August 12, 3 pm

The Dusty Owl Reading Series at the Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington St. West, presents poet Ian Williams. For more information see www.elmdaletavern.com or www.dustyowl.com

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Hintonburg Youth Drop in; Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Hintonburg CC, 1064 Wellington Ave; www.swchc.on.ca/programs-prog-guide.php Laroche Park Youth Drop-in, Tues & Thurs 6-8 pm; Laroche Park Field House, 7 Stonehurst Ave, www.swchc.on.ca/programsprog-guide.php The Westboro Youth Centre hosts a drop in on Friday nights for sports, crafts, board games and socializing at the All Saints Anglican Church between 6:30 and 10 pm for 10 to 17 year olds. For more information see www. allsaintswestboro.com/WYC.html Join the Teen Book Club that meets one Tuesday a month at the Carlingwood Library. Sessions will be held on June 26, July 4 and August 28 between 7 and 8 pm. Registration is required. For more information see www.biblioottawalibrary.com or visit your local branch. Join other fans of anime, manga and snacks at the Carlingwood Library on July 3 from 2-3. For ages 12-16. Free but registration required. www.biblioottawalibrary.com