Two out of five Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Help us change that statistic this April by joining the Canadian Cancer Society as a volunteer door-to-door canvasser. Money raised will help fund leading-edge Canadian cancer research, provide information on all types of cancer and deliver community support services. To walk your block as a volunteer canvasser, contact Loretta Fleming at 723-1744 extension 226.
The annual Alcatel Ottawa International Children’s Festival is recruiting volunteers over the age of 18 to celebrate the performing arts for young people at the Canada Science & Technology Museum. from May 31 to June 2 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information visit www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca, call 241-0999 or e-mail volunteers@ottawachildrensfestival.ca
March 16
The Gloucester Craftsmen’s Guild welcomes craftpersons and artisans from the Ottawa-Carleton region to its monthly meetings, held the third Thursday of every month at Cyrville Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr., off Ogilvie Road. The guild will hold its annual spring show on April 8 and 9 at Lester B. Pearson High School, 2072 Jasmine Cres., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Call 745-6549.
April 6-30
Ottawa Mixed Media Artists present their fourth juried exhibit and sale at the Britannia Gallery, 2728 Howe St. Come out and see how these “Artists with Attitude” interpret “Spring Mix.” Meet the artists on April 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Call 721-1559 or visit the OMMA web site www.omma.cn
April 7
Watch for local restaurants which will be participating in Dining for Dollars. Two dollars from the sale of every Sally Ann Special will be donated to The Salvation Army to support local programs and services.
April 8
St. Andrews Church, 82 Kent St., will hold a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items for sale will include clothes, books and household goods. For more information call 232-9042.
April 28
The Salvation Army will hold its annual Red Shield Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Ottawa Congress Centre. Tickets are $50 each or $500 for a table of 10. All proceeds are going to local programs and services. For more information call 233-8428.
May 6
Get head-to-toe diabetes management information at the Diabetes Expo at the Hampton Inn Convention Centre in Ottawa. Experts from the diabetes health community will speak on subjects ranging from new and emerging therapies, to how to make healthier food choices and how to incorporate physical activity into your life. Space is limited. Register April 17 for the early bird rate of $20. To register, call 521-1902 ext. 20, or register online at www.diabetes.ca/expos/expo_ottawa.asp