COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Stay safe and healthy, Kitchissippi!

FEB. 8: FREE MEDITATION CLASSES:

Mary Lou Mongeau is offering a free meditation class on alternate Wednesdays at the Emerald Plaza library. Feb. 8, 22 ; 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Emerald Plaza library - 613-2254675 .

FEB. 10: A CRESCENDO OF ENCHANTING

MUSIC:

Kiwanis Ottawa West is thrilled to be hosting A Crescendo of Enchanting Music on Friday Feb. 10, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Parkdale United Church (429 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa). This will be an evening of classical performances from Concert Docs –an established musical/medical duo – tenor, Dr. Fraser Rubens, cardiac surgeon and pianist Dr. Carol Wiebe, family doctor and six Kiwanis Music Festival 2022 award winners showcasing the trumpet, guzheng, harp and flute.

FEB. 10: LIVE BAND - WESTBORO LEGION

Doug and Pam Champagne entertain from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the in Upstairs Bar & Lounge, 391 Richmond Rd. General admission: $5. Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members: $2.

FEB. 18: MARDI GRAS NIGHT - WESTBORO LEGION:

Enjoy New Orleans jazz with the Capital City Stompers (Kyle Jordan, Peter Turner, Scott Poll and Keith Hartshorn-Walton) from 7-10 p.m. in the Upstairs Bar & Lounge, 391 Richmond Rd. Admission: $20 (students $10).

FEB. 18: “FRENCH DELICACIES” WITH THE PARKDALE CHURCH COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: After a sold out show last November, the Parkdale United Church Community Orchestra is back for another show. “French Delicacies” takes place on Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. 429 Parkdale Ave,K1Y 1H3. Tickets can be purchased on their website.

FEB. 20: THIRTEEN STRINGS PERFORMANCE: Thirteen Strings returns with its first concert of the year on February 21st – The Invisible Singer. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre - 355 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8.

FEB. 24: LIVE BAND – WESTBORO LEGION: The Collection entertains from 7-11 p.m. in the in Upstairs Bar & Lounge, 391 Richmond Rd. General admission: $5. Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members: $2.

FEB. 24-25: ELMDALE BOOKFEST 2023: Elmdale’s iconic annual second-hand book sale is an opportunity to find a great read while supporting local causes. With more than 25,000 titles there’s something for everyone at very low prices. Raffles and bake sale too. Time: Fri. Feb. 24, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. and Sat. Feb. 25, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free admission. Book prices from $0.50 to $3. Cash only. For more information email: Elmdalebookfest@gmail. com

WEDNESDAYS - WEEKLY BINGO

Westboro Legion Downstairs Hall, 389 Richmond Rd. Door opens at 4:00 p.m., kitchen at 5:00 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information: 613-725-2778.

THURSDAYS - WEEKLY DARTS

Regulars and new players are invited to join the Westboro Legion’s Dart League. The Downstairs Hall Door and bar open at 6:30 p.m. and play begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost: $6.