Upcoming Events
Richmond Legacy Pavilion Bottle Drive
The Richmond Legacy Community Association is holding a fundraising bottle drive for the Community Pavilion until September 7th.
Official opening of David Arntfield Recreation Area
The City of Ottawa and the Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association will be unveiling David Arntfield Recreations Area with a community celebration.
Storytelling in the Square at Dickinson House
Stores on the back lawn of Dickinson House starts at 1:00pm, admission is by donation.
Buddha's Light Vegetarian Food Fair
A Vegetarian Food Fair and Basketball Match in Richmond.
Storytime in the Park with the North Gower Branch of the Ottawa Public Library
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Colouring for the Mind - Adult Colouring Club
Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Shooting Stars! (Ages 4-6)
Reach up high, touch the sky. Registration required. Ages 4-6.
Out of this World
Climb on board my rocket ship. We will be building our own breath-powered rockets!
Boho Macrame
Your Boho Macrame journey continues with another cute wall hanger, if you missed the first class no problem, we will review the knots learned between 5:30-6.
Out of the Core Concert Series
Featuring artist Thomas Baeté – viola de gamba and voice.
Storytime at the Library!
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Black & White Afternoon Tea at Dickinson’s House
Enjoy a selection of black & white themed tea sandwiches, scones, and treats in a colourful Victorian house museum.
Goulbourn Museum Summer Olympics
Goulbourn Museum is celebrating the 2024 Summer Olympics with fun sports challenges and craft activities!
Getting to Know the Chromebook: Beyond Basics
This program shows Chromebooks users how to search the Internet using popular search engines, shopping, maps and weather.
North Gower United Church Garage Sale
Clothing and clutter collections followed by a garage sale in late July.
Riverwalk Community Block Party & BBQ Fundraiser
Get ready for an unforgettable evening!
Munster Community Association Celebrates Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day in Munster! Activities start at 4:00pm at the Munster Park.
Free Admission to Watson's Mill & Dickinson House
Free admission for Canada Day on July 1st at Watson’s Mill and Dickinson House from 10:00am-4:45pm. Watson's Mill & Dickinson House
Richmond Village Association's Canada Day Kickoff!
Join the Richmond Village Association for some pre-Canada Day celebrations sponsored by Mattamy Homes. Fireworks start at dusk
Aging in Place Workshop
Join the Ottawa Public Library - Manotick Branch for a workshop on Aging Well, hosted by The Council on Aging of Ottawa.
Learn more and register for this workshop here.
Anniversary BBQ hosted by St. John's Anglican Church
Smoked Prime Rib Anniversary BBQ hosted by St. John’s Anglican Church.
Purchase tickets before June 15th by contacting Nancy at 613-838-5032 or nancy.evoy@gmail.com.
Community Garage Sale
The Maple Forrest community of North Gower is holding a community garage sale Saturday, June 22 from 8:00am-1:00pm.
Manotick Legion Dinner & Dance
Doors open at 6:00pm. BBQ striploin steak dinner with baked potato, vegetables, garden salad, and assorted cakes for dessert. Arc of Fire performing 8:30pm-11:00pm. Advance tickets are $30 for dinner & dance (available for purchase at the Legion Office) or $10 for dance only.
St Philips School Fun Fair
There will be Special Event No Parking signage on streets surrounding the school for this event.
Fish Fry hosted by the North Gower Carsonby United Church
Fish Fry dinner hosted by the North Gower Carsonby United Church.
Buy your tickets by calling Isobel (613) 489-3276 or Mary (613) 489-2697
North Gower Recreation Association Annual General Meeting
The North Gower Recreation Association's AGM is Tuesday, June 18 at 7:00pm at the Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre, 2300 Community Way. The recreation center and the bowling alley are important to our community. The NGRA is asking for resident input and hopes to see you there!
Annual Richmond Volunteer Firefighter Chicken BBQ
The Richmond Firefighter association will again be hosting their annual Firefighter Chicken BBQ on Saturday June 15th at the Dining Hall, 6107 Perth Street. Pickup will be from 2-6 pm.
Any money made will go back into Richmond and Munster.
See the below graphic for full details and contact information.
Manotick Round the Islands Paddle
Father’s Weekend family fun event paddling on the Rideau Canal and the back channel around Long and Nicolls Islands.
If you own a canoe, kayak or paddleboard, this 10 km. adventure is for you, along with family and friends.
Event starts and ends at the boat launch, next to Manotick Public Pool and Library.
The paddle is clockwise around Long & Nicolls Islands
Two portages around the dams
Entry fee:
$20 per person or $35 per canoe/kayak/paddleboard.
Members of OMCKRA: $12 per person or $20 per canoe/kayak/paddleboard.
Medals awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, in solo and pairs, plus random dissimilitudes.
Judging of the latter may be sketchy and prejudicial.
Once expenses are covered, all fees will go into prizes: 692 Coffee Shop Gift Certificates
Entries limited to the first 50, or so.
Contact Brian Schacht at 613-692-4886 or brianw.schacht@gmail.com
Further safety and registration information, plus a race video on the website below.
https://www.manotick.net/paddlemanotick
Garden Quilt Show!
This free event will feature local, hand-made quilts and other works on display. Donations to the Richmond Food Bank are much appreciated. Lunch is also available for a small fee at St Paul's United Church next door.
For further information, please call The Country Quilter at 613 838-5541, or email Ann at thecountryquilter@hotmail.com
Ride for ROSSS
Charity motorcycle ride in support of the great work that Rural Ottawa South Support Services does for rural seniors.
Golf4Youth Golf Tournament
Golf4Youth Annual Golf Tournament in support of Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA).
Date/time: Monday, June 10th
12:00pm: Registration (UPDATE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED)
1:00pm: Shotgun start
Followed by cocktails, silent auction, & dinner
Location: 68 Hawktree Ridge (Stonebridge Golf Glub)
For more information and to register for this tournament, please click here.
Online Survey for Residents of Richmond
On June 10th, the Richmond Village Association launched an online survey for residents. The survey covers such topics as roads, traffic, pedestrian safety; youth and senior programming; recreation infrastructure; public transit; and, RVA community events. Residents of Richmond are invited to visit https://richmondvillage.ca/ to fill it out. The results will be shared with residents in the Fall and with Municipal representatives.
Ball Tournament hosted by the Munster Community Association
The Munster Community Association is hosting a Ball Tournament all-day on Saturday and Sunday June 08-09th at Munster Park.
Join for the Kids Zone and Membership Drive on Saturday, June 08th from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
For more details, please visit here.
Carleton Golf & Yacht Community Garage Sale
It’s that time of year again! The Carleton Golf and Yacht Community will be coming together again for the annual CGYC Garage Sale! The sale runs June 08th from 8:00am to 12:00pm, with a rain date of June 09th.
Kars Community Softball Tournament
Kars Community Softball Tournament
Date/time: Saturday, June 08th 8:00am-5:00pm
Admission: Players must be 18 years or older (space is limited) but everyone can attend. Register by emailing Brad at celtaecabinets@rogers.com.
Location: 1604 Old Wellington Street (Kars Recreation Centre - Baseball Diamond)
Ottawa Adaptive Living Expo presented by BuildABLE
Ottawa Adaptive Living Expo presented by BuildABLE - Accessible Design & Renovations.
Date/time: Saturday, June 01st 10:00am-3:00pm
Admission: Free admission and parking
Location: 1701 Woodroffe Avenue (Nepean Sportsplex)
Details: For more information, please click here.
Goulbourn Museum: Digitization Station on Doors Open Weekend
Do you have a box of old family photos or delicate handwritten letters you’re trying your best to safeguard for the next generation? The Goulbourn Museum can help!
During the Doors Open weekend on June 1st and 2nd, the Museum will be launching a new digitization station in its History Centre. Visit and learn how to conserve your family history and find out what’s available for you at the Museum to digitize and preserve your personal collections.
The Museum’s “Archiving Goulbourn” project is an effort to digitize local heritage and make it publicly accessible for family historians and researchers. The process will also help the Museum expand its knowledge of local history.
Visitors can learn more about the new digitization station on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Goulbourn Museum is located at 2064 Huntley Rd. For more information, email: info@goulbournmuseum.ca
Spring Food Drive for the North Gower & District Outreach Food Bank
The North Gower & District Outreach Food Bank is hosting a spring food drive. A list of items are listed below!
Date/time: Saturday, June 01st from 10:00am-2:00pm
Locations: The North Gower Food Bank (beside Fire Station 83 at 2352 Roger Stevens Drive) *Cheques/cash are also kindly accepted at this location*
AND
Kars Anglican Church (6699 Rideau Valley Drive South)
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event
The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event on Saturday, June 1 at the Trail Road Waste Facility (4475 Trail Road). Residents are welcome to bring their hazardous materials to the event between 8 am and 4 pm.
Of course, you don’t have to wait; the City’s Waste Explorer points to retailers where residents can return many items daily!
Please note that electronic waste is not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events hosted by the City. Residents can bring electronic waste to retailers by checking Ottawa.ca/WasteExplorer. They can also attend electronic waste drop-off events hosted by Junk That Funk or bring electronic waste to the Trail Road Landfill Facility at no cost.
For information on household hazardous waste, visit Ottawa.ca/hhw
Dickinson Days Festival (Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Manotick)
For over 40 years, the first weekend in June has become a welcome sign of summer as visitors and residents flock to historic Manotick to take part in the celebration of Moss Kent Dickinson’s birthday, the founder of Manotick.
Come kick off summer and join this celebration on Manotick! Learn more: Dickinson Days - Manotick VillageManotick Village
View the detailed events schedule by clicking here.
Used Book Sale Fundraiser hosted by Kars on the Rideau Public School
Kars on the Rideau Public School is accepting book donations for their used book sale fundraiser.
Donations: Used children and adult books (fiction or nonfiction), as well as sheet music, will be accepted for the book sale. Donations can be dropped off at the school lobby from April 22nd to May 27th anytime from 8:00am-3:00pm.
Date/time: The book sale will be open to the public during the following times:
Friday, May 31st 3:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, June 01st 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Kars on the Rideau Public School - 6680 Dorack Drive
Details: Donations are accepted, but textbooks or musty books cannot be accepted. All the money raised from the book sale will fund programs for children at the school.
Richmond Public School Centennial Celebration
Join the community in celebrating Richmond Public School 100th Anniversary.
Date/time: Thursday, May 30th 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 3673 McBean Street
Details: Everyone is invited to celebrate the past, present, and future of RPS as they honour 100 years of learning and growing together.
Featuring:
Food trucks
Historical artifacts
Student Art Gallery
Commemorative tree planting ceremony at 6pm
and so much more!
Let's get started! Garden info session by Judith Cox
Are you ready to start your garden chores?
Please join the Munster Library for the Garden info session by Judith Cox. Judith is a president of Stittstville Goulbourn Holticultural Society and a Master Gardener.
A new gardener or an experienced one just bring your questions and concerns and Judith will be happy to answer them or share her experience with you.
Register here: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/opluser/login?destination=node/657110/register
Family Craft Day
The Goulbourn Museum is offering spring-themed crafts and activities at this month’s Family Craft Day! Kids will make butterflies, flowers and birds at this event which is geared towards children ages 4-11.
The fun takes place on Sunday, May 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program. Cost is $5 per participant and pre-registration is required. Sign up before it fills up! Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/t5hydnjw
Yoga in the Mill: Introduction Session
Join Watson’s Mill as they usher in another Summer of Yoga in the Mill! This 60-minute, beginner friendly, hatha yoga class will take place on the second floor of Watson’s Mill. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Tickets price is $20. Please note that space is limited. Attendees must bring their own mats. For questions, please call the Watson’s Mill administrative office at 613-692-6455 or email programs@watsonsmill.com.
