4pm
Black Sheep Inn - 753 Riverside drive, Wakefield, Quebec
SANKOFA concert featuring: Baobab Youth performers and
special guest (from Ghana) master drummer Kwasi Duny. Don't miss this amazing display of Ghanaian drumming, dancing and some electric highlife tunes! Admission $10 (adults), $5 (students 7 seniors), free for kids under 12. More info at www.baobabtree.org
(613-729-0987)
Saturday, June 7
Registration: 9am, Start: 9:30am End: 11:30am
Central Experimental farm (starting at Merivale Road at Central Park Drive across from Tim Horton's
BCSF Annual Walkathon. Parking available on side streets. Coffee , timbits and water are provided. This fundraising event has been held for close to a decade and provides an opportunity for individuals, groups and families to enjoy a leisurely morning walk in a friendly atmosphere for a good
cause--the education and future of our young people. Come and join us as a
walker, sponsor or donor. For more info: www.bcsf.ca or John Harewood , email [email protected]
Saturday, June 14
11:30am - 1:00pm
Blackburn Community Centre 190 Glen Park, behind Metro
Dapo Agoro Foundation for Peace Workshop/Food Drive. Non-Conflict Violence Resolution. Talk with our kids on how to handle conflict safely. Free with donation of canned goods. Let's talk to our kids. A safe kid is a Safe Community. For info, email us at [email protected]
Saturday, June 14
7:00 pm - midnight
203 John Aselford Drive,
Kanata (North), ON K2W 1A8
Nb2PW ANNUAL DANCING UNDER THE
STARS. Drained from the long winter? Need some energy to relaunch
for the summer? Don't miss out! Cost: Member: $20/ Member plus one guest
$35 - no status or relationship required (2nd person $15)/ Non-Member $30/
Non-member plus one guest $50 ( 2nd person $20) ***Tickets MUST bought in advance; sorry no tickets sold at door. Rain or shine but limited space in
case it rains. RSVP, 1st come 1st in. Open air cocktails and dancing in a
spacious & scenic wooded back yard - far from the neighbours, where we
can Dance Under the Stars Map: http://mapq.st/1gVkINo
Dress: Garden party. All welcome RSVP to Email - [email protected]
Sunday, June 15
10:00am
Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa, Ontario K1H
Bike for a Cause - In support of AIDS Ride for Africa.
Ethiopiaid Canada is an organization that works with local Ethiopian
community organizations to improve health, increase access to education,
and alleviate the effects of poverty. The AIDS Ride is a bike-a-thon hosted
by CAP/AIDS (www.capaids.org), where different Canadian organizations come together to raise money for African HIV/AIDS related
programs. This year, all funds raised in support of Ethiopiaid will
go towards the maternal health program, which will help prevent
mother-to-child transmission of HIV while also empowering pregnant women
with knowledge about HIV/AIDS. You can show your support several ways. 1.
Register as an individual : https://secure3.convio.net/aids/site/TRR/AIDSRideforAfrica/General/884431577?pg=ptype&fr_id=1120
2. Donate or sponsor a rider - http://aids.convio.net/site/TR/AIDSRideforAfrica/General?fr_id=1120&pg=pfind
Saturday June 7
6:30PM
Hunt Club Community Center- 3320, Paul Anka Drive, Ottawa
Isokan Yoruba of Ottawa presents: Yorubaland Health Initiative
Tuberculosis Screening Fundraiser Dinner/Auction. Come and enjoy the taste of West African cuisine, music & entertainment, arts & culture. Support a great cause, Door Prizes! Tickets $40.00/Adult $20.00/Child. Tickets available from: Ms. Bisi Bashorun 613.736.1652; Dr. Sola Womiloju 613.822.1029; Dr. Bankole Adams 613.843.8431; Mr. Tunji Bello 613.424.1706. Donations can be made online at http://www.isokanyoruba.org/index.php?page=health-initiative.
Saturday, June 7
7pm-10pm; Presentation at 7:30pm
Les Suites Hotel - “Byward Suite", 130 Besserer St. (near Dalhousie & Rideau)
P&F Dream Builders presentation and ribbon-cutting ceremony. P&F Dream Builders develops successful entrepreneurs and financially independent individuals. Our company provides the platform, financial education, tools, guidance, and support needed for individuals to turn their ideas, talents, passions, and school degrees into profitable and effective businesses. See more details on the business at www.pfdreambuilders.com This event will be an opportunity to network, meet new, like-minded people, get great new contacts, and celebrate the launch of this new business with us. Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Contact info: •Email:
contact@ pfdreambuilders.com •Phone: 613-816-1242 •Like us on Facebook: P&F Dream Builders, Inc. •Follow us on Twitter: @PFDreamBuilders •Connect with us on LinkedIn: P&F Dream Builders, Inc.
Saturday, June 7
Complimentary Margaritas from 9:00pm – 11:00pm; Dance from 9:00pm – 2:00am
Polish Hall, 379 Waverley St. – Ottawa
SVG Ottawa Assoc. Chic Evening -- Fundraising for a Good Cause! Come out and mingle with movers and shakers from the Community, savour a good Vincy ‘Manish Water’ Soup while jamming to the sounds of DJ Selekta Shellz & DJ David Supersounds (de Veteran!) We have amazing door prizes that you will walk away with – all items generously donated by many organizations and community business. We are delighted to have the support of: Carivibe-One lucky person will walk away with a package, includes a complimentary ticket to their Socca Boat Ride, CDs + many more! www.socaboat.ca 2 tickets to Reach the Beach 2014 at Petrie Island! www.carivibe.com One bottle of Rum Punch + many more from the High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago - http://www.ttmissions.com/ Complimentary Margaritas courtesy of Kenmar’s Group…If you can't make it to the SVG Ottawa Association Chic Evening -- Fundraising for a Good Cause but still want to help out in some way, you can make a donation towards our Scholarship Fund or donate
a door prize! Purchase your ticket here: [email protected] Tickets are $20; going fast! (Complimentary Margaritas from 9:00pm – 11:00pm) Then $25 at the Door ([email protected])
Friday, June 20
4:00 pm to 9.00 pm
Rideau Hall Club House, 212 Mackay Street, Ottawa ON
Cathedral Cricket Club's 8th Annual Yussuf Ali Memorial Fundraiser Match. Tickets: $15 (includes Dinner and a Pop). All proceeds go to the Kidney Foundation. For Tickets and Info: Andy Ali 613-601-7980; Raj Maharaj 613-867-7427; Malcolm Lovell 613-723-1980; David Mendonca 613-727-1413; Ryan Reis 613-789-6545
Friday, June 20
7:00pm (Doors open at 6:45) - 10:00pm
Great Canadian Theatre Company, 1233 Wellington Street W., Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 0G7
URBAN LEGENDS 2014 FINALS Feat. OPENSECRET & SPECIAL GUESTS. 8 poets, 5 team members, 3 rounds, 1 Slam Champ. FINALISTS include: Baraa Arar, Haneen Alhassoun, Khaleefa ApollotheChild Jubber, Dustin aka D-Zaster, Sarah Ruszala, Aleksanter Jones aka Covered in Wednesday, Daniel Mark Patterson, Jenny Meya. Guest performances by: Lara Kelly; Sanae: Singer; Roua Al: 2014 Youth Slam Champion. Hosted by JustJamaal The Poet. Admission: $10
Friday, June 20
Parking Lot Lime at 11:00pm;Boarding at 11:30pm; Departure
at 11:45pm SHARP
SOCA BOAT 2014 aboard the Ottawa River Queen. The most
anticipated boat ride on the Ottawa River returns with a SPLASH!Featuring for
the first time in the Nation's Capital from Orlando, Florida: NATURAL MYSTIC
Florida's Most Versatile | Soca Fusion CDs | Team Soca from Calgary, Alberta:
DREW ATLAS Carnival Mix 90.9fm CJSW | Team Soca from Ottawa, Ontario: MASSIVE VIBES Heatwave 93.1fm CKCU | 4x Stylus DJ Award Nominee from Ottawa, Ontario: DAVID SUPERSOUND de Veteran! 3 Fully Stocked Bars, 2 Levels of Sheer Exictement, 1 Love for Soca Music! Free giveaways on board | Bigger and better than ever! Fully covered boat | Rain or shine we still takin' a wine! LIMITED $25 BOARDING PASSES available exclusively at: ISLAND FLAVA | 409 Dalhousie Street | 613.321.4198; TROPICAL HEAT | 1036 Merivale Road | 613.867.0399; Boarding Information: Boarding from Quai Des Artistes Docks in Gatineau, across from the Church! GPS: 799 Jacques Cartier Street, Gatineau, QC, J8T 2W1 For more info: SOCABOAT.ca or call 613.261.5106
Saturday, June 21
Doors open at 10 PM
Soca Central- 333 Montreal Road, Ottawa
Red Fete - Carnival Season Kick Off. This year the RED FETE has
arrived early with the attention of ushering in the summer to make Ottawans some of the happiest people alive. Music by Ottawa's own David SuperSound CHUO (Caribbean Flavour), Massive Vibes CKCU (Heatwave), Sunshine International and Afro-Caribbean Drummers. Special guest live and direct from Florida - Natural Mystic Soundsation de Soca Fusion Master. Free Parking, Spacious venue and Caribbean Food will be available. Limited advance tickets available @ $10 by calling: 613.739.0070 | 613.850.0870 | 613.327.4819 or 613.261.5106
Saturday, June 21
10:00pm - 2:30am
Living Room on Elgin, 360 Elgin (2nd Floor), Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1M5
#MusicLovers - OFFICIAL CARIVIBE BEACH FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY @ LIVING ROOM. Soundtrack provided by DR. JAY . MACE . RAY RAY . SELEKTA SHELLZ . SWEET CHUNES. Upscale Style Code. Admission $15 Before Midnight. For Guest List, Bottle Service & Birthday Packages, Email [email protected] or Call (613) 688-1350
Sunday, June 22
11:00am - 8:00pm
Eccolands Park - 334 River Road, Ottawa ON
Ottawa's GUYANA FUN DAY 2014! Bring your picnic baskets, coolers,
tents, games and lawn chairs. Spend some family time and come knock a game of dominoes, a round of trump or a friendly cricket match! Activities for the kids and fun for all! FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING. Guyanese FOOD will be on SALE. Music by: RAYAZ, MASSIVE VIBES & MAGNIFICENT! SOCA - CALYPSO - CHUTNEY - OLDIES - REGGAE. For more info: HAMESH 613.880.2411; PREM 613.235.8342; ANDY 613.601.7980; DAVE 613.727.1413
Monday, June 23
6:00pm – 9:00pm
CHHIMO HOTEL - Frobisher Hudson Room, 1199 Joseph Cyr St. Ottawa, ON KIJ 7T4
CARIBBEAN CANADIAN TOURISM AND BUSINESS FORUM A forum which connects Tourism and Business with a focus on the Caribbean. Learn about the work of the Caribbean Tourism Organization in the Diaspora in Tourism. Get connected with businesses in Ottawa which can provide great resources on how you can start and grow your business access opportunities and expand your network. Learn about the role of the Caribbean Tourism
Organization in the development of Caribbean Tourism. Gain information about how Export Development Canada works in the Caribbean Learn how the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce can help you grow your business. Meet staff from the Ottawa Community Loan Fund who can help you access money for your small business start-up and growth. RSVP: [email protected]
www.gemsofsaintlucia.com
Saturday, June 28
9:00am to 5:00pm
Brewer Park, Ottawa (100 Brewer Way - across from Carleton University)
2014 COMMUNITY CUP. Background: The Community Cup is a not
for profit, multicultural initiative that integrates volunteerism and
sports. Initiated and hosted by the Catholic Centre for Immigrants in
2005, this volunteer driven, major event in Ottawa, is primarily a fun and
engaging way to help newcomers and non-newcomers connect in a barrier free way that celebrates diversity and welcoming communities. The Community Cup is now an annual community festival, featuring soccer, multicultural dance and music, international food, a citizenship ceremony, events for the kids, and more. More info: Website: www.communitycup.ca
Event Contact: Dan Dubeau, [email protected], (613) 232-9634 x421
Saturday, June 28
1pm until...
Andrew Haydon Park (3127 Carling Avenue at Holly Acres Road.)
"Muchomo" Ugandan BBQ presented by Ugandan Association of
Ottawa and EASAC. $10/plate. Drinks on sale. Includes races, soccer, volleyball, children's activities. More info: 613-290-6118 0r 613-263-9603
Saturday, June 28
9pm until
Jim Robillard Union Centre (1505 Carling Ave.)
Saint Lucia Ottawa Summer Splash party. Featuring: Hypnotix
Sound-Lucian DJ (Lucian oldies, soca, calypso, reggae, cadence & more).
Dress code: casual summer & beach wear. Includes hot bakes, coco tea, virgin mango drink, mango rum punch (on sale) as well as door prizes and surprises! Tickets: $15 adv., $20 at the door. Info and tickets: 613-800-2384; 613-7299076; 613-247-0545