Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7-9
Thousand Islands Arts will present its 18th annual Autumn Leaves Studio Tour over five days in the Canadian Thousand Islands Region from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The tour includes a visit to 19 juried artists and artisans of paintings, drawings, pottery and textiles. The free self-guided driving tour will take visitors to 15 studios all located in the Thousand Islands area. Watch for red and white signs along the studio tour route. For more information contact the tour co-ordinator, Laurie Sponagle at laurie@lauriesponagle.ca or 613-923-1857.
Oct. 3
David Wilkins, American ambassador to Canada, will host the annual Fanfare reception following the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert at the National Arts Centre. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets for the concert start at $22, reception tickets are $30. Tickets may be bought at the NAC box office, through TicketMaster or the OSO office by calling 613-231-2561.
Oct. 7
Walk for the Animals, a walkathon to aid neglected farm animals, will take place on Parliament Hill, at 10 a.m.
Oct. 12
A 20-year Celebration of Folk Music takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Canadian Museum of Civilization Theatre. Tickets are $30 for the general public and $20 for students or delegates to the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals conference. The concert features such artists as Jackie Washington, Ken Whiteley, Ian Tamblyn, Sylvia Tyson and Paul Klein. For more ticket information call 613-560-5997 or visit www.ocff.ca
Oct. 14
St. Andrew’s Church, 82 Kent St., will hold a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature clothing, books, household items and small appliances. For more information call 613-232-0942.
Oct. 26
SalvAide, an Ottawa-based organization, is preparing for its 9th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction. The fundraiser will take place from 5:30 p.m. onwards at the Ukrainian Hall, 1000 Byron Ave. The event will feature food, entertainment and live and silent auctions of 150 varied items. The event provides support for Salv-Aide’s community development projects in El Salvador. For tickets call 613-233-6215 or email salvaide.auction@gmail.com. Tickets are $32 in advance, $35 at the door. Viewing and cocktails: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Live and silent auctions start at 8 p.m.
Oct. 28
The Pan-Canada Peace March will be held at the Peacekeeping Monument on Sussex Street starting at 1 p.m.
Nov. 15
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Ottawa is sponsoring The Big Art Event at the Ottawa Congress Centre. The event will include a dinner and an auction. Tickets are $90. For more information call 613-247-4776.
Nov. 17-19
Homes for the Holidays, the fourth annual fundraising event for The Hospice at May Court, will take place over three days. The event features a tour of eight venues, including four homes, decorated by for the holidays by local florists and designers. The tour includes complimentary refreshments and a sale by designer boutiques. Tickets are $35. Call 613-260-2906 x232 for ticket locations or visit www.hospicemaycourt.com.
Ongoing
Women in Black meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in silent vigil to protest militarism and injustice throughout the world. For more information call 613-594-9128.