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Tucked away behind a gas station lies one of Westboro’s oldest homes BY DAVE ALLSTON

ust off Richmond Road, at 408 Tweedsmuir Ave., stands an impressive brick house. Tucked behind the Circle K (formerly Mac’s) gas station and convenience store, is one of Westboro’s original homes. Now closing in on 130 years of age, it represents a significant amount of local history. In the mid-19th century, Senator Hon. James Skead saw great potential in the Westboro area. He acquired as much land as he could get his hands on and constructed a giant sawmill at what is now Westboro Beach. In the 1870s he created a brand new community – almost single-handedly – aptly known as Skead’s Mills. Sadly, fires and economic depression saw him lose almost everything by the early 1880s. After his death in 1884, the banks and his widow began selling off his vast area land holdings. One gentleman who also had a particular interest in the area was James Magee. Magee was the son of two of Nepean’s earliest settlers, Irish immigrants Charles Magee and Frances Delamere, who established a farm in the vicinity of Lincoln Fields around 1820. Born along the Richmond Road in 1838, James Magee spent his life as a farmer, cattle dealer, and cattle drover (a person who moves cattle over long distances). He married Henrietta Henry, who was

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can personally attest to the fact that Greg Milanovich is a gracious, flexible and welcoming host. Few people, if any, would respond as kindly when the reporter, me, accidentally shows up three hours early to do an interview about Greg’s residence, a stunning example of “prairie school” architecture at 166 Huron Ave. N. And yet, despite being caught in his pajamas and robe, Greg waived off my apologies and also my offer to come back at the original time. Within a minute, he had me seated in one of the twin living rooms at the front of the home while he beat a hasty and understandable retreat upstairs for a change of clothes.

I have been in period homes from the same era as 166 Huron, which was designed and built in 1915 by Ottawa’s Francis Sullivan, an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. The client was E. P. Towers, the City’s tax assessor at the time and young Sullivan was all of 33-years-old when he took on the task. No other house I can recall has made such an interesting and impressive statement. From the moment one approaches the entrance, a set of slightly narrow twin doors, protected and flanked by sturdy red brick columns, it is clear that this is an interesting if not important residential structure.

Greg Milanovich and Lori Gordon live in a Prairie-style heritage home on Huron Avenue. For extra photos, see the web version of this article at kitchissippi.com. Photo by Andrea Tomkins Wright’s prairie style was a successful attempt to cast off earlier architectural norms of the Victorian era. Fancy embellishments and details were left behind in favour of strong horizontal lines,

low or flat roofs, wide eaves and vertical columns. Before he returned and before Lori Gordon, a retired cardiac nurse and Greg’s partner, joined me for our

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times in the morning to find people on the front porch taking photos of the heritage plaque,” Lori adds. While there is much joy and satisfaction in living in the home, Lori and Greg acknowledge that there are responsibilities that come with it. “As the owners, you have a responsibility to be a good custodian of the house,” says Lori. “You have to be committed to it.” Thirty-one years have passed since Greg first took ownership of the house and both he and Lori have noted the passage of time. They both have reached an age where they’re thinking of their next home; a place that will accommodate a change in lifestyle, more travel, different experiences. After the interview, I stop to take one quick photo of this remarkable house that was once the vision of a young architect draftsman who designed it and the bureaucrat who paid $7,640 to have it built. And now I’m looking at the photo. It seems only fitting that Greg Milanovich is there, just to the left on the steps of the house he has lovingly cared for these past 31 years. I like to think that Francis Sullivan is standing on his right. For extra photos, see the web version of this article at kitchissippi.com.

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they said all ten of them could jump on them at once and nothing would happen.” Sitting in the living room on a beautiful morning, I asked Greg and Lori what it was like to live in the Huron home. Lori was quick to offer her opinion. “Living here, you feel the house has a soul. You feel proud to live here.” She also added a caveat. “It’s going to be hard to go anywhere else from this home.” Greg’s comments were in line with Lori’s. “When you step into this house you immediately feel the history and the tradition of the place,” he says. Lori likens the feeling the house stirs in her to other important buildings. “It’s like walking into a beautiful church,” she said. Over their tenure, Lori and Greg had the fireplaces updated, added ductless airconditioning units, and a high-efficiency water boiler which moves hot water through the original cast iron heating elements in each room. “The system still works very well,” says Greg during our tour. Lori quips that they are not the only ones who love 166 Huron. Over the years the Sullivan masterpiece has been the subject of numerous articles, a university thesis and a documentary television production in 1989. Passersby often stop to admire the house. “I’ve come down many

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Continued from page 9 A sunroom off the kitchen is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a morning coffee. Stairs lead down to a comfortable patio beside the two bay garage. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, a main bath on the second floor and two bedrooms on the third floor. All those bedrooms, Greg surmises, might have been the reason the Huron house did duty as a “rooming house” in the 1960’s. With multiple tenants on all three floors, it is surprising that the original woodwork and the art glass panels in the interior doors survived intact. Greg notes he has been meticulous about making sure the dwelling’s exterior details are consistent with the home’s heritage designation. All the stucco is original, as are almost all of the windows. One on the second floor was lost to a small fire many years ago. Greg also worked tirelessly removing excess paint from many of the window frames. The roof has both shingled sections and flat areas roofed with membrane material. Greg recalls the amazement of the roofing team during replacement of the shingles a few years ago. “When the old shingles were removed, they couldn’t believe the thickness of the roof boards under them,” he says. “Over one and a half inches thick;

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rom a one-day festival staged in a convenience store parking lot to a weekend long showcase of multidisciplinary art, founder Elaina Martin reminisces about Westfests past and looks ahead to the future as the event celebrates 15 years. When Ottawa’s perpetual summer construction shut down Richmond Road in 2004, business owners and the Westboro Village Business Improvement Area (WVBIA) panicked as the absence of traffic meant declining revenues for shops. Having recently wrapped the “challenging” Rock City Women’s Festival in Wakefield, Quebec, Martin was introduced to members of the WVBIA and learned of the neighbourhood’s plight. Elaina’s solution was to pitch a free street party with diverse musical acts set right in the middle of the dusty, torn up stretch. Staged at what was once Mac’s Milk, the inaugural Westfest featured Jane Siberry as the headliner and drew five thousand attendees. “We knew we had something,” Elaina recalls. As funding from the BIA and sponsors increased over the years, so did festival attendance, hitting one hundred thousand in its fifth year. By 2012, Westfest programming spanned 14 city

Westfest founder and producer, Elaina Martin, shown here at the 2017 edition of the popular festival. Photo by Ted Simpson blocks. “We all know what Westfest did for Westboro Village,” Elaina says. “It put it on the map. Half of the businesses that moved in did so because of the excitement that surrounded Westfest.” With all of the festival’s success and positive impact on the community, there have also been moments of controversy. The WVBIA and Westfest parted ways

in 2015, one year into a two-year contract. Elaina says Westfest could not continue post-2015 without support from the community and generous sponsors. “Their rallying behind us at that time gave us the strength to shake off the dust of the painful experience and continue.” Looking back on past years, Elaina says the Westfest team is happier than ever to produce the event without having

to filter their plans and programming through someone else’s lens. “When people give you a lot of money they want things their way. Their way might not be inclusive or diverse,” Elaina says. “We are happier. I am happier as a producer in year 15 than I ever was. Now the decisions are all ours.” After the 2015 incident, Westfest closed its permanent office and cut all

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ne of the best things about summertime in Kitchissippi is happening upon new favourite stores and restaurants while out for a “no-placeto-go” stroll in the sun. We’ve compiled a handy list of all the new spots you’ll want to check out next time you’re out and about. In March, the Kitchissippi Times featured a story about how Cake and Shake, just north of the Parkdale Market on Armstrong St., was shutting down to be revived as a new collaboration with Ottawa coffee shop, Morning Owl. Two months later, the shop is finding its niche presenting the best products and atmosphere of both businesses — as owner Tommy Chan describes it, “it’s a ‘plus’ version of Morning Owl.” Mike Holland (who ran Cake and Shake) still supplies fan-favourites like brownies and cakes, working out of Morning Owl’s Rochester location. Besides bringing in the coffee machine, Tommy and the Morning Owl crew have revamped the interior, adding plants and modern decor. Tommy also teases that sundaes will soon be added to the menu. Two doors down from Morning Owl on Armstrong is the Flamingo Boutique, a new “one-stop gift shop” from the

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owners of Kitchissippi-based ethical jewelry retailer Suzie Blue. The store’s beachy interior features numerous Suzie Blue products, as well as clothing, accessories, and fun gift items. Owner and founder Jo Arbuthnot says they chose the flamingo as a positive symbol to reference their company value that “beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.” The Bambuu Shop(1130 Wellington St.W.) is a gift boutique that strikes a different tone. It’s a new venture of the chic Blue Panda Realty, housed in the same building (see the panda/bamboo connection?). While Bambuu began as a way for Blue Panda to remain in what is technically a retail zone, marketing director Megan Luciano ran with the idea of giving it a “bohemian” feel. The colourful urban decor is filled with clothing and housewares, and sells organic local popsicles. Petites Poupées, an Ottawa-based girls’ fashion label, has opened its first permanent retail location in Viens Avec Moi (1338 Wellington St. W.). For years, the company had operated online to great international acclaim. Co-founder Geneviève Lima says their largest clientele was in California. Featured in

British Vogue in 2016, Geneviève says that she is excited to showcase their “young, fresh and modern” products in their home town. For grown-ups with a fancy taste, Valamode (1367 Wellington St. W.) is a luxury consignment store carrying brands like Luis Vuitton, Gucci, and Burberry. Owner Dia Shams has been running the business in pop-up shops around the city for months but is now ready to call Wellington Village her permanent home. Dia has designed the space to feel like a giant walk-in closet. Designer shoes, clothes and accessories fill the entire stretch of the narrow store. Why not end a day of browsing the shops with a hearty dinner and something sweet? The Lexington Smokehouse & Bar, a restaurant with southern-inspired menu and hospitality, is opening in June. Located at the former location of Corner Bar & Grill in Westboro, owner Roc Strasbourg has installed garage doors along the facade to let in the warm weather on a sunny day. For a European-inspired dessert, Québecbased Les Moulins La Fayette is opening a location at 1000 Wellington St. W. in June.

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Bowie the robot is coming to Westboro Beach BY ANNE BOYS-HOPE

he robots are coming… to clean the beach. Friendly and hardworking, these robots are destined for something great: to help conquer the world’s shoreline pollution problem and engage the community in science and technology. Erin Kennedy (aka RobotGrrl), Ottawabased inventor and founder of Robot Missions, is deploying three robots to Westboro Beach this summer. “One of the sweet parts about this is that we are bringing the robots to places where people wouldn’t expect robots,” says Erin. “What that means is that people, especially kids, will be exposed to science, technology, engineering and math [STEM] in a place where they may be more comfortable asking questions.” Erin designed the beach-combing robot, and named it Bowie as a tribute to the late, great David Bowie. (Erin’s favourite David Bowie song is Heroes, the perfect theme for Robot Missions.) Bowie looks like a small, colourful photocopier on four wheels. It scoops up small non-natural debris – cigarette butts, disposable cutlery, bottle caps, and bits of plastic–with its front arm and drops the trash into a small container mounted on its back. Bowie is designed to be easy to use and to be replicated: the robot is lightweight, cost-effective and made on a 3-D printer. It’s not surprising that “helping the planet with robots” is the mission of Erin’s social enterprise, Robot Missions. “I got started on this after I saw a pile of trash on a beach. I looked across the coastline and saw it was more than a tiny pile. It was a trail extending along the entire coastline,” explains Erin. “I thought – we have to clean this up and it’s going to take way too much time. Why not build a robot that can make it go faster and log environmental sensor data at the same time? And bring together environmentalists and technologists to combine both skill sets?” Robot Missions has a long list of supporters in Ottawa and beyond, including the City of Ottawa, Kitchissippi Ward, NCC, Invest Ottawa, Awesome Ottawa, Ontario Centres of Excellence, IBM, and more. MadeMill, the makerspace at Innovation Centre Bayview Yards, is providing a home base.

Erin Kennedy, inventor and founder of Robot Missions, is pictured here with Cailey Petrenko, an electrical and software engineering student. Photo by Andrea Tomkins You’ll find Erin and her team testing the robots at the beach most mornings from June to August. “We chose Westboro Beach because the community engagement is fantastic,” says Erin, who conducted a robot trial here last fall. “This is a really cool activity for the community to test our technology as we develop it to the stage where we are able to collect the tiny trash autonomously.” That means equipping Bowie with visual recognition software that will allow it to identify and collect litter without the help of a human operator. To achieve this, Erin is collaborating with the University of Ottawa. “We feed as much visual data, pictures of trash that we want it to pick up, so that Bowie will know only to pick up these pieces and leave the other things behind,” says Cailey Petrenko, an electrical and software engineering student.

Erin is looking for volunteers to be part of the Robot Missions team. Anyone can sign up to be a Robo-Wrangler and take part in the robot trials, or just drop by the beach on Saturday mornings to meet Erin and her robots on the beach. You can support the mission by making a donation to a Kickstarter campaign, which ends June 11. Westboro Beach is just the beginning. Erin hopes to see one robot in every Ontario park by 2030: “Since they’re multipurpose we can see them taking on different types of roles, more than just shoreline clean up.” “Pollution has no business in our natural spaces,” says Erin. “We made this problem, now we need to make a way to fix it.” For info and a link to the Kickstarter campaign, go to robotmissions.org. Find field test dates and times posted @RobotMissions on Twitter and Facebook.

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Boozhoo, Aanii & Welcome to the 15th Anniversary Edition of Westfest at Tom Brown Arena & Park! It is my honour to produce Westfest here on Algonquin Territory. This year, Westfest will be set up minutes away from the Great River and Chaudière Falls, a sacred place to the Algonquin people. It is our privilege to celebrate, and thank the Algonquin nation, people and history. Grateful thanks go to ALL of the Westfest Sponsors whose financial support keeps this festival FREE! Special thanks to Main Stage Title Sponsor Thom Fountain, and Beau’s Brewery for their strong commitments! Thank you to our talented Design Director from STRUT Strategies, Lisa Georges! Please go to our Sponsor page to see all of our generous Sponsors, including strong support from the City of Ottawa, Ontario Arts Council, Canadian Heritage and the Community Foundation of Ottawa! Loving thanks go to Cara Tierney, Tessa Desnomie, John Rapp, Kim Cairns, Patrick Garbutt, Tim St-Jean, Joshua and Dalton Garbutt-St. Jean, CandyRose Freeman, Walter Murray, Councilor Jeff Leiper, Lisa Baird, Jim Bryson, Cheryl Parrot, Sandra Walby, Helen Ries, Paul Knoll, Naomi Ireland,

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See the following hosts on the Thom Fountain Team Main Stage: ERIN BENJAMIN Friday, June 8, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Full-time Executive Director of Canada’s national live music industry association, Music Canada Live, Erin also serves a variety of non-profit organizations as a volunteer board member including the Unison Benevolent Fund, MEGAPHONO and the Ottawa Blues Festival. Westfest is one of her favourite festivals of the season and she is super excited to be back as a stage host this year! ALKA SHARMA Friday, June 8, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Alka Sharma is the Executive Director of Folk Music Ontario, previously the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF), based in Ottawa. In this role, she oversees the operations, staffing and programming of Canada’s largest folk music industry event. She is really looking forward to hosting at Westfest this year! Continued on page 7

WESTFEST ARTISTS FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Thom Fountain Team main stage 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm EVERY WOMAN’S DRUM 5:00 - 5:15 pm Every Woman’s drum has been singing to many different communities since 2003—having welcomed women from many different countries. The drum is an international instrument that reflects the unity that can be obtained by music alone. Songs are sung in many nations’ languages. We hope you feel the passion these unique artists share. LEONARD SUMNER 5:30 - 6:30 pm Anishinaabe MC/Singer/ Songwriter Leonard Sumner’s storytelling flows directly from the shores of Little Saskatchewan First Nation, located in the heart of the Interlake of Manitoba. Sumner’s selfdetermined sound is evidence of his ability to simultaneously occupy landscapes of multiple musical genres including; HipHop, Spoken Word, Country, and Rhythm and Blues. SILLA + RISE 6:45 - 7:30 pm Silla + Rise blend Inuit throatsinging and futuristic dance floor beats. Silla are Cynthia Pitsiulak (Kimmirut, NU) and Charlotte Qamaniq (Iglulik, NU). In respecting and honouring the need to preserve Inuit culture, they experience and perform the sounds of traditional and contemporary throat songs. Rise is Ottawa’s Rise Ashen, a Juno Award nominated global-grooves producer, DJ and dancer who has spent his life pursuing the intersection of traditional and futuristic music.

WITCH PROPHET 7:45 - 8:30 pm Witch Prophet is a queer, Ethiopian/ Eritrean, singer/ songwriter, the Co-Founder and Director of Toronto based collective label 88 Days Of Fortune, and member of feminist-based electro, dub, hop group, Above Top Secret. Her solo EPs “H.P.B”,and “Architect of Heartbreak Remixes” were met with great praise when released fall of 2016 and spring of 2017. Her highly anticipated album “The Golden Octave” is due spring 2018. ATRIN AVAZNIA 8:40 - 8:50 pm As a solo dance artist and choreographer from Ottawa, Artin Avaznia is defying the conventional description of a dancer and introducing an uncommon perspective. With his visuals and live performances, he intends to give the art form a more foreground and creative representation. HEADLINER

BEAR WITNESS 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm From bush parties to the big stage, Bear Witness has been bringing his unique blend of music to dance floors across the world for more than 20 years. Witness has become well-known not only as a DJ; but, as a VJ, producer, and founding member of the multi-awardwinning group, A Tribe Called Red. As a solo artist, Bear still loves DJing his own blend of dancehall, moombahton, house, soca, jungle BEAR WITNESS and all things ragga.

RHONDA DOXTATOR 9:00 pm - 10:00pm Rhonda is from the Oneida nation of Southern Ontario. Her name is Kawisaha which means “She is Carrying Ice.” Rhonda has been a pow wow dancer for 33 years, and her passion lies within the cultural arts of dancing and singing and regalia-making. SUNRISE BIIDAABAN DREAVER 9:00 pm 10:00pm Sunrise is an accomplished athlete and dancer. She received a youth leader award from the Indigenous Community Organization in Ottawa for being a role model in her community. THELAND KICKNOSWAY 9:00 pm 10:00pm Theland Kicknosway is Wolf Clan, a proud Potawatami/ Cree Nation. He is 15 years old, a singer, a grass & hoop dancer. This past spring 2018, he was the youngest Indspire Award Recipient under Culture, Heritage & Spirituality of the Awards’ 25-year history.

WESTFEST ARTISTS SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Thom Fountain Team main stage 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm IYONO EDE & THE LEANING LIGHTS 2:00 - 3:00 pm Iyono Ede, no stranger to the stage, has spent the better part of two decades lending her voice to many musical projects and when you hear her, you’ll understand why she’s in demand. In her latest endeavor, she joins forces with local session master Nathan Hoedeman and Ottawa songwriting duo Kevin McCarragher and Dwayne Moore. Her sound is bare bones R&B through a fuzz pedal.

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THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS 8:30 - 10:00 pm The Pursuit of Happiness is a Canadian power pop/indie rock group best noted for their song “I’m An Adult Now.” Led by Edmonton, Alberta singer/songwriter Moe Berg, The Pursuit of Happiness were launched in 1985 when Berg and drummer Dave Gilby moved to Toronto, Ontario. They soon met

bassist Johnny Sinclair and formed the band, adding sisters Tamara and Natasha Amabile as backing vocalists. Their debut single, “I’m an Adult Now,” quickly became a smash hit across Canada in 1986, sparked by a low-budget video which made it onto the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic.

The band signed with manager Jeff Rogers (Swell) in 1986. However, the band did not immediately sign to a record label, but instead released another independent single, “Killed by Love,” in 1988. The Amabile sisters left the band that year, and were replaced by Kris Abbott and Leslie Stanwyck.

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JULIE CORRIGAN 4:40 - 5:30 pm Born and raised in the Ottawa Valley, Julie Corrigan is a soulful country roots singer/ songwriter hailing from the small town of Shawville Quebec. Julie’s hometown has been a source of inspiration for many of her songs on her debut album “The Language,” recorded in Ottawa at Little Bullhorn Studios with producer Dave Draves. Through memories of growing up on a farm along the Ottawa River, her songs tell stories of heartache, loss, tragedy and a longing for going home. Julie also hosts a live monthly event at Irene’s Pub in Ottawa called Girls to the Front Songwriters Circle, which showcases women in music locally and beyond.

RITA CARTER 7:00 - 8:00 pm Ottawa-born singersongwriter Rita Carter has become one of her city’s most darling and well-respected voices. Rita’s reputation as a sincere and talented performer is a testament to her creative ability and faith in music, as a source of personal and communal revelation. Rita’s honesty, surety and strong vocal presence have made her a sought-after and much-admired performer, as evidenced by her appearances in some of Ottawa’s most well-known and loved venues, as well as at House of Paint’s Annual Urban Art Festival in 2014 & 2017. To Miss Carter music is a weapon, a peace offering, and an expression of deep humanity, humility and strength.

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KIMBERLY SUNSTRUM 5:50 - 6:40 pm Afro-Canadian singersongwriter Kimberly Sunstrum’s sound is a reflection of her culturally diverse family background and musical upbringing. She grew up listening to old-time country music, South African pop hits, American folk and classic R&B. Blending powerful vocal ability, heartfelt lyricism and skillful instrumental compositions, Sunstrum’s performances are energetic and accessible while still conveying an intimate and soulful connection to the listener.

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ILLIYAH ROSE 2:45 - 3:15 pm Illiyah Rose is only 8-years-old but sings like someone who has sang for 80 years. She’s already played multiple festivals and even played on stage with The Beach Boys. This year she’s also playing Ottawa Bluesfest with her father Aspects and the one and only Rita Carter. BAD PARENT 3:30 - 4:20 pm Influenced by ‍‍‍many, master of none, Hintonburg’s Bad Parent will entertain you with feel good sounds and songs that’ll have you moving your feet and maybe even singing along. TYLER KEALEY 4:40 - 5:40 pm Tyler Kealey is a versatile singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist. As one half of a dueling pianos show, his energy, talent, and story-telling ability have made him a favourite within the Ottawa music scene. Drawing from his piano-pop influences, Tyler has crafted an original sound that walks a fine

balance between good pop sensibility and untamed, free adventure in his music. LAKE URMIA 6:00 - 6:40 pm In Lake Urmia, Elsa Mirzaei and Kat Pavelic make sad songs to dance to. Tangled in hypnotic synth tones and a tug between the East and the West, the band’s careless and catastrophic moods unearth sequences of daydreams, diaspora, and queer identity. KING KIMBIT 7:00 - 7:40 pm Nguyễn Anh Thư, better known by her stage name, King Kimbit, is a versatile, devoted and deeply sincere Ottawa-based spoken word artist, singer and instrumentalist. King Kimbit is best known for her ability to blend gritty personal narratives with compassionate social consciousness. BELLA STRAIGHT’S HOUSE OF ILLUSION 8:00 - 8:30 pm A grand matron of the Ottawa drag scene—and sure to steal the show—she is Bella Straight! Once again Bella pulls together a new line-up of Ottawa’s most elaborate and talented queens for another Westfest spectacular performance! KIKI COE Kiki Coe started drag five years ago on Halloween just for fun and got hooked. Kiki Coe is a unique Drag because everything she wears is made by her, she loves to create big

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costumes and headpieces Gaga/ ethnic style. Outside the drag world, Kiki is a chef with a passion for the art of cooking and was a contestant on the television series called CHOPPED Canada. AIMEE YONCÉ SHENNEL Aimee Yoncé Shennel comes to Ottawa from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Over the last year, she has been performing all over Ottawa and the region, proving to be a real Latin Sensation. Whether impersonating her favourite artists or presenting an original montage of song and dance, Aimee steals the show. HEADLINER

CODY COYOTE 9:00 - 10:00 pm Cody Coyote is of Ojibwe/Irish descent with ancestry from Matachewan First Nation. With his fusion of strong, profound lyricism accompanied by corresponding influential sounds, this Hip-Hop/ Electronic artist and songwriter grasps his listeners attention in

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various ways and delivers a mesmerizing performance. Coyote’s journey includes being up for nominations in the “Best Rap/ Hip-Hop CD” and the “Single Of The Year” categories at the 2015 Indigenous Music Awards. Coyote’s most recent album release entitled “Mamawi”means “All Together” in Anishinaabemowin. “Mamawi” reflects in a manner to initiate positive change through togetherness, love and unity.

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IT’S FINALLY HERE! the SUN and... DOVERCOURT’S COMPLETE SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE 411 DOVERCOURT AVENUE, OTTAWA ON 613-798-8950 • DOVERCOURT.ORG

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OUTDOOR SPORTS SPORTBALL OUTDOOR SOCCER

Sportball coaches develop competence and confidence on the field in Sportball soccer classes. Children are taught the fundamental skills necessary to excel in soccer. Skills include throw-ins, dribbling, trapping, passing, goalie skills and more. Classes are dedicated to skills development and putting those skills to work in an exciting, non-competitive game. For safety reasons, parents are required to remain at the field during classes. SPORTBALL OUTDOOR SOCCER (3-5yrs) • Sat 9:30-10:15am, Jul 7 – Aug 25, RFASM23 – $178 SPORTBALL OUTDOOR SOCCER (5-7yrs) • Sat 11:15-12:00pm, Jul 7 – Aug 25, RFASM24 – $178 PARENT & CHILD OUTDOOR SOCCER & T-BALL (2-3yrs) Get a kick out of Sportball Parent & Child Soccer & T-Ball programs! Participants are introduced to fundamental concepts of gameplay and are provided the basic skills required to score with confidence in a supportive, non-competitive environment. The first half of the program zeroes in on soccer skills including: throw-ins, dribbling, trapping, passing, goalie skills and more. The second half of the program helps children develop T-ball/baseball skills such as throwing, catching, correct batting form, running bases, fielding and positional play. Trained, certified Sportball Coaches guide parents and children to apply their dedicated instruction in fun, exciting, skills-focused games. • Sat 8:45-9:30am, Jul 7 – Aug 25, RFASM21 – $178

PARENT & CHILD OUTDOOR SOCCER (3-4yrs) Parents and caregivers can have a direct hand in a preschooler’s development through our Sportball soccer classes. Parent and Child programs teach children important introductory physical skills and helps them to develop confidence in their abilities. The programs also help adults understand proven teaching techniques that can be applied outside of Sportball classes. Children are taught the fundamental skills necessary to excel in soccer and put those skills to work in an exciting, non-competitive game. • Sat 10:30-11:15am, Jul 7 – Aug 25, RFASM22 – $178 PARENT & CHILD OUTDOOR SOCCER (2-3yrs) Parents and caregivers can have a direct hand in a preschooler’s development through our Sportball soccer classes. Children are taught the fundamental skills necessary to excel in soccer. These include throw-ins, dribbling, trapping, passing, goalie skills and more. Classes are dedicated to skills development and putting those skills to work in an exciting, non-competitive game. • Sat 11:15-12:00pm, Jul 7 – Aug 25, RFASM25 – $178

SPORTBALL SPORT AND SPLASH

SPORTBALL JUNIOR SPORT AND SPLASH (16-30mo) This special extended Sportball Junior summer program allows parents and caregivers to encourage their child’s physical and social development while enjoying the fresh air outdoors. The first 45 minutes includes important introductory physical skills associated with seven core sports (soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf and football), along with games, songs, stories, bubbles and activities. Children end the class with structured waterplay activities led by their Sportball Coach plus a fun and creative exploration of the wading pool in the park. • Wed 9:30-10:30am,

July 4 – Aug 1, RFASM26 – $125 SPORTBALL PARENT & CHILD SPORTS N’ SPLASH (2.5-5yrs) This special extended Parent & Child summer program allows parents and caregivers to encourage their child’s physical and social development while enjoying the fresh air outdoors. The first 45 minutes includes important introductory physical skills associated with seven core sports (soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf and football), along with games, and activities. Children end the class with structured water play activities led by their Sportball Coach plus a fun and creative exploration of the wading pool in the park. • Wed 10:30-11:30am, July 4 – Aug 1, RFASM27 – $125

URBAN OCEAN SUP CLASSES

Check our website and Facebook page for details on upcoming Summer Stand Up Paddleboard classes. SUP SISTERS This program is a women’s ONLY weekly SUP class combining all elements of Stand UP Paddling. Each week will focus on a new activity to develop Stand Up Paddleboarding skills from: Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding, Advanced Skills & Safety, Exploring the various types of SUP (Racing, Fitness, Yoga and Touring) Paddling all types of boards (race, tour, inflatable, tandem). This class is held at the Nepean Sailing Club, 3259 Carling Ave. • Wed 9:30-10:30am, Jun 13 – Aug 8, RFASM03 – $251 SUP IMMERSION INTENSIVE WEEK This co-ed program combines SUP 101, 2.0, SUP Safety and Fitness together in one fun filled week. Each day focuses on a new activity to develop your stand up paddle skills each class. This class is held at

the Britannia Yacht Club, 2777 Cassels St. • Mon-Fri 8:30-9:30am, Jul 2 – Jul 6, RFASM01 – $165 • Mon-Fri 8:30-9:30am, Aug 6 - Aug 10, RFASM02 - $165 SUP IMMERSION This co-ed program combines SUP 101, 2.0, SUP Safety, Fitness and more together for the ultimate SUP experience. Each class focuses on a new activity to develop your stand up paddle skills each week. This course is held at Ottawa Rowing Club, 10 Lady Grey Drive. • Tue 5:30-6:30pm, Jun 19 – Jul 17, RFASM06 – $165 SUP YOGA & FITNESS Why burn calories in the gym or studio when you can be outside? This program focuses on creative ways to use your board in a fun and challenging new way. Weeks alternate between fitness and yoga inspired exercises to combine the best of both on the water. This course is held at Ottawa Rowing Club, 10 Lady Grey Drive. • Tue 4:00-5:15pm, Jun 19 – Jul 10, RFASM07 – $132 SUP PERFORMANCE This program is for those with prior paddling experience. It is designed for those looking to improve their fitness level or train for their next SUP race. Participants should be comfortable with advanced turning techniques learned in SUP 2.0 or SUP Immersion. This course is held at Ottawa Rowing Club 10 Lady Grey Drive.

• Tue 6:30-7:45pm, Jun 26 – Jul 24, RFASM08 – $182 SUP YOGA & FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING & CERTIFICATION (max 8) Are you a yoga or fitness instructor looking to bring your classes on the water? Learn how to lead safely, effectively and bring your students to new limits. This 2 day training teaches you the tools to lead a class safely and effectively. Certification upon completion. Course Highlights: • SUP equipment & knowledge • Water Safety, Rules and Regulations • How to teach Intro to SUP, Yoga & Fitness • Assessing the water & weather conditions • What makes a good SUP instructor, ability to assess students (options and limitations) • SUP Yoga postures (modifications & sequencing on the water) • The business of SUP Requirements: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher training or currently enrolled in YTT OR certified personal trainer. First-Aid and CPR certified (or at least registered for a class before the training begins) Questions please contact info@urbanoceansup.com • Sat-Sun 8:00-6:00pm, Jun 23 – Jun 24, RFASM09 – $743 • Sat-Sun 8:00-6:00pm, Jul 7 – Jul 8, RFASM10 – $743

All lessons take place @Festival House, 450 Churchill Ave. N. (Ravenhill Ave. entrance) The Bluesfest School of Music and Art brings industry expertise to the community through group programming, private lessons and special events, all of which are available to artists and musicians of all ages and abilities.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons provide the most impactful experience in music education. Our teachers are equipped to prepare students for formal musical examinations, professional/semi-professional performances and casual play with friends and family. In person, one-on-one lessons under the guidance of our teachers provide personalized instruction that corrects errors in technique, build upon the experience and abilities of the student and focus on tricks of the trade, as appropriate for the student. We offer instruction in: Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Voice, Harmonica, Bass Guitar and more. July and August – Take 5 private lessons for the price of 4, only $99! Contact us for details: 613-627-2762 info@bsoma.ca

MUSIC THEORY FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS (8-12yrs) This class is designed to complement private music instruction for beginner students learning all instruments. All aspects of music such as theory, rhythm, pitch, forms and structure, dynamics, easy progressions, solfege, ear-training, introduction to different instrument groups, etc will be explored through movement. They will be given a hand-out at the end of every lesson so their instrument teacher knows what we worked on. Students will see improvements in their understanding of their private music lessons and find more enjoyment in practice. • Mon 6:30-7:45pm, Jul 9 – Aug 20, BSO233 – $82 FAMILY CAMPFIRE UKULELE (6yrs+) The ukulele’s popularity continues to grow because it is relatively easy to learn, good for small hands and has a sweet, happy sound. Together the groups will learn chords, how to read chords, strum patterns, and then put it all

together and play classic campfire songs. This course is suitable for families to learn together! Each child should be accompanied by an adult. Please register each family member attending. One ukulele per family is provided for use in class. • Thu 6:00-6:55pm, Jul 5 – 26, BSO231 – $27 • Thu 6:00-6:55pm, Aug 9 – 30, BSO232 – $27 STRINGS FOR KIDS - GUITAR (8-11yrs) For the students who want to test drive an instrument before committing to private music lessons. Students will try the guitar in a group setting. Basics will be taught along with some rudimentary theory; everything they need to know before they take it to the next level. This is a beginner level course. Instruments will be provided during class time. No class Aug. 6. • Mon 5:30-6:25pm, Jul 16 – Aug 27, BSO230 – $82 WATERCOLOUR (16yrs+) This step by step course will provide a fundamental approach to

watercolour, for beginners with an emphasis on washes, transparency, colour mixing, brushwork and composition. Each class will include a demonstration and provide ample time to complete a small painting. Art materials will be supplied. No previous experience is required. • Wed 6:00-8:00pm, Jul 11 – 25, BSO226 – $92 ACRYLIC NATURE PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS (16yrs+) Don’t know how to hold a paint brush? No problem! This course will cover everything: brushes, tools, colour mixing, composition and observation. You will then apply your new skills to paint your favourite landscapes on all of your summer adventures. • Wed 6:00-8:00pm, Aug 1 – 22, BSO229 – $124 RBC BLUESFEST LIVE MUSIC & CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY (19yrs+) RBC Bluesfest’s house photographers, Marc DesRosiers and Mark Horton presents this three-part (4 day) workshop, which begins with classroom sessions that cover a multitude of relevant topics, including equipment and settings, composition, lighting, different shooting environments, workflow, editing, in preparation for onsite shooting at RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa. Workshop participants will shoot acts during the first weekend of the festival (day to be determined). Using shots taken throughout that day, participants will wrap the workshop with a review and critique session with their peers and the facilitators. Participants’ best shots from the festival will be printed and exhibited onsite at RBC Ottawa Bluesfest during the second weekend of the festival. Please note: Live music photography poses

extreme technical challenges for photographers; this workshop is intended for experienced photographers who have a firm grasp of the operation of their equipment, and a sound understanding of the fundamentals of manual exposure. Participants should arrive with a sound understanding of Aperture/ Shutter Speed/ISO and familiarity with adjusting those settings ‘on the fly’ when photographing the performers. • 6:00-9:00pm, Jul 3, 4, 7 or 8 and Jul 9, BSO227 – $275 FREE - TJ WHEELER STRING BAND (10-16yrs) Join TJ Wheeler in preparing for your set to be performed at the 2018 RBC Bluesfest! Roots musician extraordinaire TJ Wheeler has worked with students of all ages, all over the world for decades, and returns to BSOMA this summer to work with kids from our community. He will direct a small group of participants towards mastering a number of songs while improving technique and confidence with their stringed instrument (guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin etc). Please see our website for further information. • Mon-Fri, 5:30-7:30pm, Jul 9-13, BSO228 – FREE

ADULT POTTERY AT DOVERCOURT SUMMER 2018 ADULT WHEEL & HAND BUILDING (16yrs+) Discover a great feeling of accomplishment by turning your vision into pieces of art. Students will explore various techniques of hand building and try the wheel before finishing their works of art with beautiful glazes. *The course fee now includes 1 bag of clay* • Wed 6:30-9:30pm, Jul 4 – 25, AC001 – $128 • Wed 6:30-9:30pm, Aug 1 – 22, AC002 – $128

DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE SUMMER 2018 PROGRAMS

*NEW* SUMMER INSTRUMENT SAMPLER (7-12yrs) In July and August come to BSOMA on Tuesdays and Thursdays to explore guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, bass guitar and voice in a small group setting. Sign up for one week or every week! If you choose an instrument for regular lessons in the fall, your first fall lesson will be free. Guitar & Piano, Tue & Thu 6:00-6:55pm – $99 • Jul 17 & 19, BSO234 • Aug 7 & 9, BSO237 • Aug 28 & 30, BSO240 Ukulele & Voice, Tue & Thu 6:00-6:55pm – $99 • Jul 24 & 26, BSO235 • Aug 14 & 16, BSO238 Drums & Bass, Tue & Thu 6:00-6:55pm – $99

• Jul 31 & Aug 2, BSO236 • Aug 21 & 23, BSO239

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2. Comfort and functionality of facilities 3. Flexibility and choice 4. Access and inclusion

QUALITY OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT SWIMMING LESSONS AT DOVERCOURT?

The Dovercourt swimming program is based on the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life® model – a comprehensive approach that focuses on three fundamental strokes. Learning Swim to Survive® and achieving the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive® Standard are key foundations of the Swim for Life® program. While Swim for Life® forms the foundation of our swimming program, it is our highly-skilled instructors who ultimately make it the success that it is. Dovercourt

swim staff undergo regular, extensive training on safety, current standards and teaching techniques. Sessions conclude with detailed skills progression report cards filled out by the instructors. In addition to their consummate level of instruction, our staff also put a strong emphasis on fun, patience and kindness. Allaying fears and instilling confidence in budding swimmers is a top priority. Read more on our website: www.dovercourt.org/enterprise/ OurPool_Whats-different

AQUATIC CERTIFICATIONS FOR YOUTH Become a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard! Aquatic Leadership = Job training, skills and friends for life! Successfully complete your NL and instructor certifications at Dovercourt and you will be guaranteed a lifeguard / swim instructor position for Fall 2018.

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1. Quality of curriculum and instruction

Dovercourt Recreation Centre takes swimming very seriously. In addition to being an essential life skill, swimming is also an enormous life asset – from both a physical and mental health perspective. Bottom line, those who learn how to swim will have an enormous advantage in life. Dovercourt staunchly believes everyone should have that advantage, and with this, has built a unique and reputable swimming program based on 4 key pillars:

Participants develop problemsolving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. They learn CPR and develop Water Smart® confidence and the lifesaving skills to become their own personal lifeguard. Prerequisite: Recommended 12 years of age. 150 minutes. • Mon-Fri 9:30am-12:00pm, Jul 9 – 13, 14220 – $65 • Mon-Fri 9:30am-12:00pm, Jul 30 - Aug 3, 14221 – $65

BRONZE MEDALLION / EMERGENCY 1ST AID

Learn Lifesaving principles based on water rescue, judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and release methods in preparation for rescues of increased risk; learn to respond to increasing complex situations involving conscious

and unconscious victims with obstructed airways and develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim (or timed swims). Prerequisite: 12 years of age & Bronze Star or 13 years & good swim ability. (Level 6 or equivalent). Manual: Canadian Lifesaving Manual $51. • Mon-Fri 4:00pm-6:30pm, Jul 2 – Jul 13, AQL1820 – $132

BRONZE CROSS

Bronze Cross teaches the differences between lifesaving and lifeguarding, safe supervision in aquatic facilities, and the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork. Participants learn how to rescue a spinal injured victim and a pulseless victim. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid. • Mon-Fri 4:00pm-6:00pm, Jul 2 – Jul 13, AQL1816 – $99

NL/ NATIONAL LIFEGUARD

Candidates will learn skills relevant to safe supervision of a pool. These include teamwork, communication, the use of specialized equipment and safety supervision. Prerequisites: Age 16, Bronze Cross and Standard 1st Aid

and CPR ‘C’. Manual: Alert $51 • Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Jun 25 – Jun 29, AQL1823 – $165 • Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm, Aug 27 – Aug 30 AND Fri 8:00am-6:00pm, Aug 31, AQL1825 – $165

SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Swim Instructor candidates learn to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills, and acquire proven teaching methods and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Swim Instructors are certified to teach and evaluate all levels of the Lifesaving Society Swim Program: Parent & Tot, Preschool, Swimmer, and Adult Swimmer. Progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 16 years of age and Bronze Cross or NL. Manuals: $44 • Tue 5:30-9:30pm, Aug 14 AND Sat Sun 10:00am7:00pm, Aug 18 – 19, AQL1844 – $127

LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR

The Lifesaving Instructor Course prepares instructors to teach the Canadian Swim

FOR ADULTS Patrol, Bronze Medal awards, and Emergency First Aid. Lifesaving Instructors may evaluate and certify candidates in the Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Emergency First Aid, and Lifesaving Fitness Awards. Progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 16 years of age & Bronze Cross or NL. Manuals $67 • Tue 5:30-9:30pm, Aug 21 AND Sat Sun 10:00am-7:00pm, Aug 25 – 26, AQL1840 – $127

LIFESAVING STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR “C”

An in-depth understanding of first aid such as medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat and cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, burns and other medical injuries. Prerequisites: Open to all. Recommended 12 years of age and older. Manual: Canadian First Aid Manual $20 • Sat Sun 9:00-5:00pm, Jul 21 – 22, AQL1859 – $122

Learn to: Swim, Save a Life, Learn to Teach.

ADULT LEARN TO SWIM

A gentle learn to swim program for the TRUE nonswimmer. Don’t be left on shore, have the kids swim circles around you, or hesitate to participate in water activities again. Prerequisite: 16 years & up • Sat 8:00-8:50am, Jul 7 – Aug 25, 14336 – $99

ADULT DROP IN LESSONS

• Tue 8:30-9:20pm, Jul 3 – Aug 28, $10/lesson or 8 visit pass $62.96 • Thu 8:30-9:20pm, Jul 5 – Aug 30, $10/lesson or 8 visit pass $62.96

NLS RECERT

Prerequisite: NLS, must bring card to recert. • Fri 5:00-9:00pm, Aug 17, AQL1833 – $77

STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR “C” RECERT • Sun 9:00am-4:00pm, Aug 12, AQL1852 – $94

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JULY 2-6

JULY 9-13

SESSION 3 JULY 16-20

SESSION DATES: JULY 2 - AUGUST 31, 2018

SESSION 4 JULY 23-27

SESSION 5 JULY 30-AUG 3

SESSION 6 AUG 6-10

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SESSION 7 AUG 13-17

SESSION 8 AUG 20-24

SESSION 9 AUG 27-31