Diane Bish, a world famous organist and host of the Joy of Music television series will be playing at Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. Oct. 3. Tickets available at Salem Storehouse, $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Causeway Work Centre’s annual open house will take place Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at 22 O’Meara St. to celebrate the opening of a new Krackers Katering facility and include cooking demonstrations.
St Andrews Church is hosting a rummage sale Oct. 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 82 Kent St. For information call 232-9042.
Victoria’s Quilts Canada is holding their 5th annual Quilt-a-thon on Oct. 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd. Volunteers are needed to assist in making quilts for cancer patients. Pre-register by Oct. 9 at www.victoriasquiltscanada.com or by phone 843-9212. Cost $10.
The Arthritis Society’s Eastern Ontario office is presenting a fundraising event “More Than Just Desserts” on Oct. 20, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Canadian Museum of Nature (Metcalfe Street). The evening will feature several dessert and hors d’oeuvre selections from local restaurants and caterers, as well as wine tasting and a silent auction. Attendees will vote on their favourite taste sensation. Cost is $20 per person with all proceeds to the Arthritis Society. For further information please call 723-1083.
Ottawa Independent Writers is hosting a short story contest for students in grades six and seven. Stories should be 600 words or less in English or French on the topic of relationships. Send entries to: Short Story Contest Grade Six-Seven, Ottawa Independent Writers P.O. Box 23137 Ottawa ON K2A 4E2. For more info visit http://www.oiw.ca/juniorwriter.html.
St. Matthias Anglican Church presents three concerts this fall at 555 Parkdale Ave. “The Last Night of the Proms” will be held Oct 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the church office. “An Afternoon of Classical Music” will be held Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. “An Afternoon of Chamber Music” is Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.
The Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre is holding a free seminar on Oct. 5, 2 – 3:30 p.m. at 488 Wilbrod St. about the services they offer. Call 563-0363 to register.
The Christmas Exchange is hosting a fund-raising bake sale at City Hall Oct. 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. See www.christmas-exchange.com or call 226-6434.
The OutCare Foundation and Ottawa Seniors Foundation presents “Celebration of Life,” a cocktail party with variety show and auctions to raise funds for the Palliative Care Outreach Program. The event will be held at the Ottawa Congress Centre, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $100, call 723-1184 for more information.