Nov. 16-17
The Odawa Native Friendship Centre, 12 Stirling Ave., is holding an arts and craft sale from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch will also be available. Proceeds will go towards the “Food for Friends” Christmas hampers and toys for Ottawa’s aboriginal residents. For information call 613-232-0016.
Nov. 16-18
The Glebe Craft and Artisan Fair will be held at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave., on Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information call 613-233-8713 or 613-564-1058 or e-mail info@gnag.ca
Nov. 17
The 37th annual Help Santa Toy Parade will be again be collecting toys for the city’s underprivileged children. Bank Street north and south will be closed from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., with rolling closures east and west from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as the parade proceeds down the street. The Laurier Street Bridge and the Queen Elizabeth Driveway from Lisgar Street to Laurier Avenue will be closed from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 23
The Seniors of Ottawa Christmas Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, in the Jean Pigott Hall, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W., Admission is free. Gifts of all kinds.
Nov. 24
St. Andrew’s Church, 82 Kent St., is holding a Scottish Tea and Bazaar from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Attic treasures, baking, books, crafts, games, jewelry will be featured as well as a silent auction and team room.
Dec. 4
Taking the Heat: African Farmers and Climate Change is the topic of a public forum from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave. Learn how African farmers and rural communities are coping with the impact of climate change. What solutions can Africans offer and how can Canadians help? The forum is sponsored by the Canadian Food Security Policy Group and the Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development. For more information call 613-234-6827, e-mail info@usc-canada.org or visit www.usc-canada.org
Ongoing
The Good Companions Centre has an interesting variety of volunteer opportunities: dining room server, cashier, receptionist, telephone receptionist. The centre needs active caring people who are able to volunteer during the day or on weekdays and who would help seniors enjoy the programs the centre offers.The centre is located at 670 Albert St. For more information contact Isabel Barnes, the volunteers co-ordinator at 613-236-0428 ext. 230 or e-mail info@thegoodcompanions.ca or ikbarnes@thegoodcompanions.ca
Volunteers are needed immediately for the coffee kiosk at the new Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Carling at Merivale. Shifts are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 4 p.m.; one opening Monday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. For more information call 613-722-6521 ext. 6530 or visit www.rohcg.on.ca
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, 190 Richmond Rd. New members are welcome. The auxiliary raises money for animals at the shelter and has a very active craft circle. For more information call 613-836-1492.
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