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Hi Barrhaven, as I write this I am listening to a briefing from the Mayor, City Manager and Chief Medical Officer of Health about the developments of COVID-19. These are early days so I am sure by the time you have read this we will know much more about the virus and whether our plans and preparations as a City, as a Province and as a Country are serving us well.

We have made the decision to postpone our Barrhaven Downtown open house and the ‘You 4 Parents’ youth mental health event. A new date will be scheduled for both events after it is safe to do so. To stay in the know on COVID-19 developments, please check Ottawa Public Health website or social media pages. City staff are working around the clock to make the right decisions to be proactive and keep everyone safe.

Barrhaven’s Downtown Open House Given the developments with COVID-19, the Open House for Bar

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rhaven’s Downtown scheduled for March 28th has been postponed. We do so with everyone’s health and well-being in mind. A new date will be scheduled and advertised through my social feeds as well as online. We look forward to sharing all the exciting news about Barrhaven’s Downtown at that time.

Mental Health Symposiums After much consideration, we have decided to postpone our ‘You 4 Parents’ symposium on youth mental health due to COVID-19 developments. We will be re-scheduling the event for a later date -- most likely in May. Please check my social media, website and weekly e-blast for the latest developments.

Our biggest priority is everyone’s safety. Please note at this point the ‘You 4 Youth’ pop-up day on youth health and wellness is still going ahead as planned for Saturday, May 2, 2020. We will be sure to update you if there are any changes.

The Log Farm Sugar Bush Our family is very excited to have the opportunity to not only bring The Log Farm back to life, as a family farm, but also provide a window into life as a pioneer in the Ottawa valley. As part of this journey we want to invite you to come out and experience the excitement of Spring on the farm.

This year we are pleased to offer three of the Ottawa Valley’s greatest treasury, Maple syrup, Taffy on the snow and the one and only BeaverTails. The Log Farm Sugar Bush is located at 670 Cedarview Road in Nepean with an admission of $6 ($5.31 + HST) per person, children under 1 are free (Wagon ride included in cost). You can visit the Log Farm on weekends starting February 29 until April 13 from 9:30am - 4pm. Throughout Ontario March break the Log Farm will be open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30am - 4pm. For more information contact Larry Orr at 613-292-121, larryorr@rogers.com.

Board Gaming Night at The Jolly Taxpayer Ottawa Board Gaming Community is a Meetup Group for people who enjoy board games and socializing. Our meetups have more of a socializing aspect versus a competitive gaming environment. On March 23rd from 6:30pm - 8:30pm visit the Jolly Taxpayer Bar & Grill for this free event with ample free parking.

First time attending? You do not need to bring any games unless you have one you would like to play. When you first arrive, there are typically 5 organizers waiting to greet you, get you a name tag and a raffle ticket for one of our monthly draws. Due to the large size of our group, it is very easy to find a game and people are always eager to teach games.

Barrhaven Business Improvement Area - Networking After Work Our Networking After Work events provide great opportunities for business members to connect with one another outside of a work environment and to strengthen relationships with fellow BBIA members. Just networking! No speeches or special guests. Enjoy snacks and a beverage of your choice, courtesy of the BBIA.

Next Networking After Work will be March 24th from 5pm – 6:30pm at Montana’s BBQ (4245 Strandherd Drive). Admission is FREE for Barrhaven BIA members. Admission for non-members is $15.

80’s New Wave Dance Come dance the night away with The Underground on March 27th from 9pm – 1am when they bring their 80s new Wave Dance Party to Greenfield’s Gastro Public House (990 Greenbank Road)! Join us for a tribute to the music of the 80s featuring songs by artists like Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Depeche Mode, New Order, INXS, just to name a few. Come out for a great night of fun – guaranteed to keep you dancing all night!

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