Category: Entertainment & Events
Let your imagination soar – Awesome Authors returns for 2024!
The Ottawa Public Library is calling all young writers to participate in the Awesome Authors Youth Writing Contest, a fantastic opportunity to showcase your storytelling prowess…
Focus, click and enter the annual Stittsville Goulbourn Horticulture Society photo competition
The 2024 SGHS photo competition deadline is quickly approaching. There are eight classes for entries this year and two entries per class are allowed. Photos will be judged on horticultural and photographic value…
The Goulbourn Museum offers imaginative programs and more
The activities continue for January as the Goulbourn Museum returns to their winter hours on Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Turcotte family donation to the Stittsville Food Bank was definitely bigger and brighter
Shawn, Chantelle, Hudson and Kennedy Turcotte have been delighting visitors with their comedic holiday displays every December. The planning takes place once the decision is made by the family for the display’s theme.
A recap of Stittsville Central’s top stories for 2023
The year-end recap is always an enjoyable time as we sift through our archives and see how many stories we have brought to Stittsville residents over the past year. They bring back the memory of stories of people, places, events, organizations and businesses that are the make-up of our community…
Share the joy of outer space in January with Lucy Hambly
Even though 2023 is now over, our night sky will only continue to provide us with the same exciting new opportunities to experience astronomical history firsthand.
Reducing crime and violence – presentation to the Probus Club of Western Ottawa by Dr. Irwin Waller
The Probus Club of Western Ottawa will welcome Dr. Irwin Waller to speak about the imperative to reduce crime and violence in Ottawa and Canada. “How can we make Ottawa, and indeed Canada, safer?” That is the theme of this timely presentation…
What’s happening in January at the Stittsville Library?
Over the holiday break, we will have interactive activities in the children’s department such as I Spy, Spot the Difference and so much more. Library programs for our next session will be posted shortly and mentioned in the next newsletter.
Love birds? The annual Christmas Bird Count returns for its eighth year December 16
You could contribute to North America’s longest-running community science project. All you have to do is spend a couple of hours during the day to count the number of birds at your backyard feeders.
Stittsville events keep everyone busy at this time of year
There is always something going on in Stittsville, especially at this time of the year. You can enjoy a varied mix of events during December and into the upcoming year.
What’s happening at the Stittsville Library?
As of Monday, November 27, 2023, the washrooms by the program room will be under renovation and upgraded to universal washrooms – that area of the library and its hallway will be off limits. The branch will remain open and its collection and services will be available…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower extends a huge Thank You to the Stittsville Village Association and all who assisted to make the Parade of Lights another successful holiday event. He also is seeking residents who also want to join him…
Photos: Parade of Lights another success thanks to community spirit
Thanks to the Stittsville Village Association, volunteers and sponsors, the December 2nd Parade of Lights was another success. The weather was perfect with the skiff of snow…
The Turcotte family returns with the fun, old-fashioned Christmas Vacation complete with 5,000 twinkling lights
The Turcotte family of Stittsville – Shawn, Chantelle, Hudson and Kennedy – have been bringing laughter and joy to all who visit their spectacular Christmas displays and accepting donations for causes close to their hearts.
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society members brave the weather for their 2023 AGM
The next year promises to be full of informative speakers each month and some fun events. The annual photo contest is one that highlights the many talented photographers here in the community who…