Community Calendar
Dec. 18
The Ottawa Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of David Thies-Thompson, presents its annual Christmas concert, featuring a performance of Peter and the Wolf narrated by CBC Ottawa’s Laurence Wall. The concert will be held at Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd., at 2:30 p.m. For further information, call 623-6089 or go to www.ottawachamberorchestra.ca
Chorus Ecclesiae conducted by Lawrence Hall will hold a performance at 3 p.m. St. Theresa Church,
Somerset Street W. at Cartier, one block east of Elgin Street. Tickets at the door: $15 adult. Students half-price. For more information call 567-7729
Dec. 29, 30
Rag and Bone Puppet Theatre will present its adaptation of The Tempest for young people at the School of Dance, 200 Chrichton St., at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at the door, or in advance at the School of Dance. Call 238-7838 for more information.
Ongoing
The Ottawa Humane Society, 101 Champagne Ave. S, is holding its annual SAVE Fund holiday sale until Dec. 24. Special gifts for pets and pet lovers from holiday crafts and pet toys to 2006 animal calendars and leashes-will be sold to help raise money for the OHS’s SAVE Fund. The SAVE (Staff Animal Veterinary Emergency) Fund helps to provide special medical treatment to sick or injured animals in the shelter who otherwise might not be adoptable. Monday to Fridays, 12 noon to 7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers for its Christmas Kettle Campaign from Nov. 24 until Dec. 24. The volunteers will stand at a Cheer Kettle that will be located at all major shopping centres and retail outlets. This year’s goal is $375,000. For more information or to volunteer contact Shanda White at 241-4880
The Glebe Centre is operating their first annual “Poinsettias for Promise” program this Holiday season. Poinsettias are available for purchase starting at $20 per plant and come in a variety of colours. Make someone’s holiday season special this year and have a poinsettia delivered to their home or work. Brighten your office, or thank a colleague or client for their patronage during the past year. Order deadline is Dec. 15th. Quality is guaranteed.All proceeds support the residents and programs of The Glebe Centre. For more information please contact Sue Walker at 238-2727 ext 323.
The 742 National Capital Air Cadet Squadron is seeking recruits! It is a great opportunity for boys and girls aged 12-18 who are interested in aviation. The program and uniforms are free. If you, or someone you know, is interested in this opportunity, visit our website at http://www.cadets.net/est/742aviation/recruit_e.htm for more information. You can also email us at cmdt.742aviation@cadets.net, call us at 737-3380 or visit us at our hangar. The squadron meets on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. We are located beside the Ottawa Airport at the Canada Reception Centre, Hangar 11, CFB Uplands. Access to the hangar is from Canadair Private off Hunt Club Road.
Your recycling efforts can help support the Canadian Diabetes Association by donating your used clothing, household items, ink cartridges, and cell phones. To donate please call 1-800-505-5525.
Women new to Ottawa are invited to the next monthly social event of the Ottawa Newcomers Club, a luncheon or dinner with speaker, on the first Wednesday of each month. Phone 860-0548 for more details.