12:00 PM - 1:00 pm
Ottawa Police Headquarters - 474 Elgin Street
2011 Jamaican Flag & Banner Day. To recognize the Jamaica ’s independence, the Ottawa Police Service will proudly unfurl the Jamaican flag at Ottawa Police Headquarters. Dress: Business attire or cultural dress. Parking:On street free and metered parking is available in the general area. Bus:OC Transpo Routes 5 and 6. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP: Staff Sergeant John Medeiros,Diversity and Race Relations, 613-236-1222, Ext.5010; [email protected]
Friday, August 5
12:00 noon, shotgun start
Meadows Golf Club - 4335 Hawthorne Road, Ottawa, ON
Black Canadian Scholarship Fund (BCSF)13th Annual Golf Tournament. The 2010 tournament attracted seventy eight (78) golfers and dinner guests, who helped raise approximately $4,300 for the Scholarship Fund. Cost: Golf /Dinner /Prizes/Cart $140.00 (CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY) Special:Only for non-golfers who want to attend dinner - $55.00. FORMAT: Best Ball, Shot Gun Start. POWER CARTS: Included in registration fee.You can arrange your own foursome/s, or we can put a foursome together for you. Registration: Keith Charles : email – [email protected] Fax: 613 729-7672;
Tel: 613 523-0541; Cell: 613 899-6816; Mail: 2814 Hank Rivers Drive, Ottawa, K1T 4A2
Friday, August 5
3pm - 10pm
Rideau Hall Cricket Grounds
NECC & NCC invite you to the 7th Annual Rawle Williams Memorial Game, a cricket match in loving memory of Ravi Saba. The game will run between 3-6:30 p.m., followed by speeches and an awards ceremony from 7 - 7:30 pm. Tickets: $15/person (includes buffet dinner and soft drink). For tickets contact: Suthan Kuhanesan (613-221-9237), Terry Nandal (613-913-0512), Shahid Khan (613-762-1648), Dushy Dushyanthan (613-286-6001). RSVP Shahid Khan at
613-762-1648. Proceeds go to Canadian cancer Society.
Saturday, August 6
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Festival Plaza / City Hall - 110 Laureier Ave. West
2011 JAM DAY: A Family Fun Day Affair. MC: Papa Ritchie, LIVE RADIO BROADCAST 12 PM – 2PM / GOSPEL EXPLOSION 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Jah Cutta / Mello G / CHILDREN VILLAGE / MAYPOLE DANCE/ DOMINO TOURNAMENT $10.00 fee to participate in the domino tournament & much more. Admission: Adults $10.00 / Children $5.00 (Under 10 free)
Saturday, August 6
12:30pm - 6:30pm
Parliament Hill, Center Block, Ottawa ON
2nd Annual Ottawa International Drumming Festival. Bring your drums if you have some, borrow one if you don't, or rent from Folklore center!Featuring: Samba Ottawa - The spectacular samba drums of Brazilian and Afro-latin rhythms;Tine Rufaro Marimba band - Sounds of the Shona people of Zimbabwe; MURYA - The magnificent voice of Burundi reggaeton artist; Ottawa Folklore Center Jazz Band: playing a piece of Fela Kuti music. With Jesse & Arien on percussion; Omely International performing showcase- With Vietnamese traditional charming Trong Com drum dance. Plus many more artists...!!!FREE ADMISSION
Sunday, August 7
3PM
Seventh Day Adventist Church-2200 Benjamin Drive, Ottawa
2011 Jaimaican Independence Church Service. Guest Speaker: Hon. Rev. Don Meredith, senator (Ontario). For more info: 613.291.4483| 613.738.1661 |613.297.5056 | 613.523.9085 | jamaicaottawaassn.org 613.739.0955
For additional details please visit: http://jamaicanottawaassn.org/events
Sunday, August 7
6pm - 10pm
Bronson Centre (211 Bronson St., OC Transpo bus #85)
Bay and Bakool Community Water Project (Southern Somalia) fundraiser. Don't miss this exciting fundraising initiative for a water system in Buurhakaba, Southern Somalia. This event is organized by Afrikart Konnexion and Capacity Building Exchange Network, with the support of Paul Dewar, MP for Ottawa Centre to raise funds for Somalia. Poetry and Spoken Word ~ Sarah Musa & others! Prayers (led by Mohamad Jebara) & Sharing of iftar (Ramadhan dinner). Art sale. Gift certificates and other prizes to be won! Panel discussion: Keynote speaker: Paul Dewar, MP Ottawa Centre, Mohamed Sofa: Somali youth perspective; More speakers ~ tbc; MC/Moderator: Adrian Harewood. Info: 6113.790-7736 ~ [email protected]
August 8-26
10am to 3 pm
430 Rideau Street (at Chapel St.), Ottawa ON
Fortune Inspired Productions presents the "Young Ambassadors" program, geared towards youth aged 13-19 years of age. This is a 3 week intensive program with guest artists and speakers from both Ottawa and Toronto. The goal of this program is to Nurture the Art of Storytelling in all its various forms, through Music, Words, Movement and Crafts. Register A.S.A.P. as the start date is just around the corner. Performances are on August 27 & 28. The cost is $300 total. To register and for more info about packages and scholarships contact: 613-667-9816, in Person: @ 430 Rideau Street or, Email: [email protected]
Friday, August 12
Tee Off at 1:00PM. Arrive by 12:00PM; Dinner served at 7:00PM (Shotgun start. Best Ball)
Château Cartier Golf & Spa (1170, Aylmer Road, Gatineau, Québec, J9H 7L3)
2011 Inaugural Fund Raising Golf Tournament, under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheila Sealy Monteith, High Commissioner of Jamaica to Canada. Cost Per Player: $175:Golf, Lunch & Dinner. Price includes Power Cart, Lunch, 18 holes of golf, Dinner, Prizes and more. Golf clubs available for rent at renter’s cost. $50: Dinner Only. Event includes Silent Auction and other fun activities. The Jamaica Scholarship Support Fund (JSSF) is a Charitable Organization administered by a group of volunteers who have offered their services entirely free of cost to the organization. The objective of the JSSF is to raise funds to assist the significant number of students who choose to study in Canadian post secondary institutions and those who are offered limited scholarships and bursaries and who encounter serious financial difficulties in completing their studies due to inadequate financial resources. For more info: Jamaica Scholarship Support Fund (JSSF) C/O Jamaica High Commission, 151 Slater St. Suite 1000, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3, Tel: (613) 233-9311 Ext. 224
Friday, August 12
6pm
Rideau Carleton Raceway, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
The Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association Inc. presents: Second annual "Guyana Night at the Races".
This is a fund-raising event in support of the three charities in Guyana supported by the GOCA. These are: 1. Joshua House, a home for abandoned children; 2. Bernice Mansell Foundation which supports the needy of all ages, and also runs a school for high school drop-outs; 3.The GOCA Scholarship Fund for a needy high school student. Tickets are $30.00 per person. This entitles you to a welcome drink and appetizer in the foyer of the restaurant, the full all-you-can-eat buffet including tea and coffee, a $5.00 coupon for the slot machines and the opportunity to bet on the harness races. In adition to the regular Raceway buffet, there will be some Guyanese dishes, and the bar will be selling a special rum cocktail. Please support this event, bring your friends and come out for a fun evening. All guests mus be 19yrs+ to enter OLG slots and dining rooms. Govt ID with signature required. Info & Tickets: 613-727-8249 (Sylvia), 613-692-5224 (Denise), 613-824-7833 (Figena) or email [email protected]
Friday, Aug. 12 at 4:00pm; Saturday, Aug. 13 & Sunday, Aug. 14,
10am-10pm
Queen Juliana Park, 870 Carling Ave., Ottawa
Ottawa African Festival 2011. Admission: Free before 6pm on Friday Aug.12 ($10 after), and before 12noon on Sat.& Sun. Aug.13 & 14, 2011 ($15 after). Children(0-14yrs old) Free for the entire event. Performers include Roots Movement band, Cuba Jazz band, Toronto gospel artist Sarah Kariuki and more. For more info contact: Daniel Eji, President, Pan AfriKan Coalition of Canada & Coordinator Ottawa African Festival 2011, Tel: 613-794-4487 Fax:613-234-5887 www.africanfestival.org
Saturday, August 13
12 pm to 6 pm
Andrew Haydon Park – location C5 (3127 Carling Ave, Nepean; OC transpo bus #85)
Kenyan Summer BBQ/Picnic. Celebrate the Summer- Kenyan Style! Potluck – please bring food and drinks to share. BBQ will be available. Info: Charles: [email protected]; Mweu : [email protected]
Friday, August 19
6:30pm
Sala San Marco - 215, Preston Street, Ottawa
Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction to Support Relief Efforts in East Africa. Tickets: $50/person, available from Hana (613-858-7387) or Geri (613-600-7387, aso by email at [email protected]. All proceeds go to Médecins sans frontières/Doctors Without Borders.
Friday, August 19
7:00pm
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley road, Ottawa, ON
Fundraising Iftar & Dinner for East Africa Famine Victims. Keynote speaker: Her excellency Juliette Bonkoungou (dean of the African diplomatic corps and Burkina Faso's ambassador to Canada). Dinner generously donated by Salang Kabob House, traditional Afghan cuisine. Tickets: $30/person; available from Gamal Hassan ([email protected] or 613-268-7218) or Amran Ali (613-709-2181). 100% of the proceeds will go to the famine affected regions through Human Concern International (HCI)
Friday, August 19
9:10pm
ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St., Ottawa
Please join the South African High Commission at the opening night of "Life, Above All", South Africa's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar of 2010. Movie details and description can be found at http://www.bytowne.ca/movie/life-above-all . Tickets: $10.00 for Non-Members; $7.00 for ByTowne Members (with card); $7.00 for Seniors (age 65 and over, with I.D.); $7.00 for Children and Youth (age 17 and under, with I.D.)
Dimanche, 21 août
10 h à 16 h 30
Maison du citoyen, au 25, rue Laurier, Gatineau QC
Journée gatinoise de la célébration de la diversité culturelle 2011. PROGRAMMATION:• Découvrez les talents d’artistes locaux originaires des quatre coins du monde sur la Grande scène.• Goûtez les délices internationaux aux stands des Saveurs du monde.• Faites des trouvailles étonnantes au Marché artisanal.• Observez le savoir-faire de citoyens de différentes origines au Salon interactif.• Renseignez-vous sur les différents cultes pratiqués par vos concitoyens au Salon des spiritualités.• Voyez des courts métrages sur l’immigration et la diversité culturelle.• Explorez avec vos enfants la richesse des différentes cultures par des lectures de contes et des bricolages proposés par la bibliothèque municipale de Gatineau.• Participez à un atelier de création avec l’artiste peintre de la région, originaire du Brésil, Marcio Melo.• Et encore plus! Entrée gratuite. Une activité familiale pour tisser des liens! Tous les détails de cet évènement seront divulgués le 9 août : www.gatineau.ca/diversite Renseignements : Jean Langlois, 819 962-4888
Pride Week 2011
Ottawa's most colourful festival
August 19 - 28, 2011
http://capitalpride.ca/pride-week
Sunday August 21
Opening: 2:00pm – 3:00pm; Blitz: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
55 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa (across from the Metro and next to Second Cup)
Opening of Campaign office of Fred Sherman, PC candidate for Ottawa-Vanier. Join Fred Sherman and supporters as he officially opens his Campaign Headquarters! Meet Fred and the team, enjoy snacks and drinks before they head out for their canvassing blitz! RSVP to: [email protected]
or (613) 700-9195
Thursday, August 25
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Ottawa Public Library (Main branch) - 120 Metcalfe Street
FILM: Canadian Premiere of the critically acclaimed and award-winning documentary Mas Man Peter Minshall. Guest appearance by Director-Producer, Dalton Narine. “In this award-winning documentary, mingling traditional elements with novel ideas and pushing his hybrid designs as upper crust art, Minshall authors a controversial term ‘mas,’ distinguishing presentations at Trinidad’s annual Carnival with themes about the complexities of life and the incompleteness of man, eventually exalting his art at three Olympic Games.” Admission: $7.00. For Information and tickets for both events: 613-834-4282.
August 23 - 27
12:00-1:30pm & 5:30-10:30pm
Sparks Street Mall, Ottawa
Sparks Street International Music & Dance Festival (Block Party). Prosper and G.P.M performing Friday (Aug.26th) at 5:30pm!!! The Sparks Street Mall's International Music & Dance Festival is a celebration of Canada's diversity. It's free. Various bands playing jazz, soul, gospel, Latin, Moroccan, and more will play nightly from Tuesday to Saturday. Dance exhibitions will take place each lunchtime during the days. There will be a cultural fashion and dance show exhibition on Saturday, August 27th beginning at noon. An Open World Dance Stage Competition will also be held on Saturday, August 27. It begins at 2:30 p.m. For more info on the competition and other activities visit the Sparksstreet Mall's website: www.sparksstreetmall.ca.
Saturday, August 27
12noon – 6pm
Blackburn Community Centre -190 Glen Park Drive
Dapo Agoro Foundation for Peace presents: 9th Annual Dapo Fun Day. The day includes a BBQ in the park, live D.J., Guest Speakers, Open Mic (Vocalists, Rappers, Poets, and Bands), sporting events (3-on-3 basketball / 4-on-4 soccer) and entertainment for the kids. Food and drinks on sale. Donations to the foundation appreciated. For more info: Shola at [email protected] or by phone at (416) 565-4063.
Samedi, 27 août
18h00
Rideau Golf/Tennis Club, Salle Mapleview - 1 rue Donald
Grand Gala du 10ieme Aniversaire de l’AECS présenté par l'Association Excelsior Culturelle Spirituelle. INVITÉE SPÉCIALE: FERLINE REGIS
Exposition: Tableaux/ Mode; Spectacle: Varietes/ Orchestre; Souper: 3 services/vin/desserts. Entree: $40.00 adulte, $20.00 enfant -10 ans. Pas de billet à la porte. Stationnement gratuit. Billets disponibles dans les commerces suivants: Bureau 1155 Lola C3 (mardi et jeudi (14:00 à 18:00) 613-816-7277 /
613-722-6994 / 613-823-3760); Boutique La lumière (77 chemin Montréal,
613-747-2857); Royal Coiffure (411 McArthur, 613-746-6761); TLK Boutique (81 b chemin Montréal, 613 288-0559)
Saturday, August 27
5:30pm - 8:00pm.
Jim Durrell Arena, 1265 Walkley Rd., Ottawa
Worship-Restoration Ministries dinner and comedy show. Cost: $20 per adult and $10 per child 6-12 years of age.
Saturday, August 27
8:30pm - 1am
The Good Companions - 670 Albert St, Ottawa, ON
Caribbean Day Roll Out Party 2011. "Live Music" Tropiks Band with DJ Fusion and special guest Winston So So. Also music by Massive Vibes, DJ Kendell, and DJ SergeTickets: $20.00 ($25.00 at the door). For Tickets Call: Yuri Hutchinson 613-878-7617 or Sylvia Regis 613-852-1946. People from Toronto and Montreal can call this number too. Tickets will be at Ottawa locations soon..