March 17, 18
Join the Canadian Children’s Museum, located inside the Canadian Museum of Civilization for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Make authentic Irish soda bread as it was made in rural Ireland more than 150 years ago. Then, put your dancing shoes on and head over to the theatre where the Sue Fay Healy School of Traditional Irish Dance will present Irish dancing and invite you to join in the fun as you learn a few steps. Studio workshops:10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Theatre performances at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. For more information visit www.civilization.ca or call 819-776-7000.
March 18
The Ottawa Region Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association, in conjunction with the University of Ottawa, will present a master class with pianist Andrew Tunis from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Freiman Hall, Perez Bldg., University of University Ottawa. Admission is $5. For more information call Betty Harris at 613-831-8200.
March 20
Prof. James Meadowcraft, Canada Research Chair in Governance and Sustainable Development at Carleton University, will speak on the topic “Europe’s Climate Change Strategy: Leaving Canada Behind?” at 7:30 p.m. in Loeb C164, Carleton University. A reception will follow. The event is sponsored by the Centre for European Studies at Carleton University. For more information visit www.carleton.ca/ces/ev_fr.html
March 22
The Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m., in the ballroom of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Dr. Glenn J. Lockwood, archivist of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and author of nine books on the history of Eastern Ontario, will be speaking on “Forgetting Ottawa’s Heritage.” For information contact Judy Pare at 613-523-0098.
Until March 23
The Senior Citizens Council of Ottawa is offering free income tax clinics for persons with an income below $25,000. This includes senior citizens, persons with disabilities, single parents, the unemployed and low-income earners. The returns will be completed by a volunteer chartered accountant. For an appointment or more information call 613-231-6992 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
March 22-23
Threshold Players present All That I Am, a play by Irene Mahoney, at the Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave., at 7:30 p.m. The play examines the forgotten women behind five well-known churchmen. Admission is $15. For more information call 613-235-6266 or 613-237-5550
March 26
A public forum, titled Green Revolution – Whose Revolution? to be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Congress Centre, will examines several initiatives to spur agricultural development in Africa by bringing more chemical fertilizers, pesticides and “improved seed” to farmers. What does this mean for Africa’s farmers, food security, and biodiversity? Who will benefit and who will lose with this new agricultural revolution? Come hear what African and Canadian farm leaders and scientists think. For more information visit www.usc-canada.org
March 29
To encourage an open, ongoing conversation about the war on terrorism, the Christian Council for the Capital Area is hosting a special session called “Aspects of War and Peace: A Christian’s Perspective” as part of the council’s annual meeting, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul University, Room 101. Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information please contact Rob Campbell at 613-837-7750 or 613-726-1418.
March 30
Toronto’s Smile Theatre Company returns to the Gloucester Senior Adults Centre, Earl Armstrong Arena, 2020 Ogilvie Rd, to present At the Hop One Girl. Two Boys; the making of a great musical. Admission is $7. For more information please call 613-749-1974.
April 15
Our Old Ottawa South Enviornment Group, together with ECOS, is sponsoring “You and the End of Cheap Oil–Film and Discussion” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall), 260 Sunnyside Ave. Activities will include the film The End of Suburbia, displays on what people can do to reduce their carbon emissions, and a short discussion.
April 19
Prostate cancer diagnosis? Meet and talk with survivors about their experience with diagnosis and treatment. PCAO is the support group for men and offers special mentoring for the newly diagnosed and their families to help them work their way through this experience. Monthly meeting is April 19 at 6 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 930 Watson St. For more information, please call 613-828-0762 or visit www.ncf.ca/pca
Ongoing
The 2007 edition of the Directory of Resources for Senior Citizens in Ottawa is now on sale. Published by the Senior Citizens Council of Ottawa, the directory is available at the council’s office, 250 City Centre Ave., Ste. 302, for $5 ($4 for council members) or by mail for $8. The directory, published annually, is useful for anyone who works or lives with, or cares for seniors.
The auxiliary of the Ottawa Humane Society meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Real Canadian Superstore (Loblaws), 190 Richmond Road, Ottawa New members are welcome. The auxiliary raises money to help the animals at the shelter and has a very active craft circle. For more information about the auxiliary , please contact Diane Bartlett-Fraser at 613-836-1492.
We are looking for singers to join our community choir under the direction of Maura Volante. Everyone is welcome. No auditions or previous musical experience needed. We sing traditional, contemporary and original songs every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Centretown daycare, 94 James St., third floor. For more information check us out in person or visit www.workerschoir.ca
The Glebe Centre, 950 Bank St., is seeking mature volunteers to operate its gift shop and commit one day a week (Monday, Wednesday or Friday) between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Volunteer positions are also available on an on-call/casual basis. The centre is also seeking volunteers to greet and welcome residents, families and visitors as a main reception hostess. This includes some light clerical duties. Volunteers are needed for one shift per week, 12 noon to 2 p.m. For more information please visit the centre’s website ww.glebecentre.ca or call Christine at 613-238-2727 ext. 353.
Centretown Toastmasters meets every Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Jack Purcell Community Centre, Room 201, 320 Jack Purcell Lane (off Elgin St., south of Somerset). Guests are welcome. For more information, please contact us at 819-953-8604 or visit http://centretown.freetoasthost.org.\\”
Non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit a brief summary of events and activities. These may be faxed to 613-520-6048 or e-mailed to ctown@carleton.ca Submissions must include time, place, contacts and any costs associated with the event.