Blackburn Area News and Reports

Vol. 49 No. 4 B A N A R April 2016 A Weekend of “Green ” activities

Looking for ways to make a difference in the Hamlet? Mark your calendars for these two annual events! by Justine Payne

Blackburn Hamlet Yard/Garage Sale May 7th, 9 am to 3 pm One person’s junk is another person’s treasure! This is a great way to recycle your unwanted household items. Not to mention making some extra cash as you do it! Give unwanted items a new life while clearing out your spare room, basement or garage. Any “giveaways” can be placed at your curb after 3 p.m.

Annual Community Spring Clean-up May 8th, 9:30 am The 16th annual Spring Clean-up will be a great opportunity to join in with like-minded neighbours and make our community clean and green. Join us as we pick up litter, and remove graffiti. We will also be collecting household batteries. Meet us in front of the Blackburn Community Hall. We will provide garage bags and latex gloves and send you out to an area in the Hamlet to pick up litter. We encourage people to bring their own gloves to keep your fingers dry! You can bring your own mug if you’d like to enjoy a warm beverage. After the neighbourhood clean-up, please join us back at the Community Hall at 11:30 a.m. for the annual group photo and a BBQ compliments of the Blackburn Community Association. For more information or if you are looking for volunteer hours for your high school volunteer program, contact Justine 613-263-8105 or email [email protected]. Raindates will be posted on the BCA website and on Facebook. ( See page 3) Continued on page 4 2 • The BANAR April 2016 CONTENTS President’s message

4 Letter to the Editor Big things are happening for the Blackburn Community Association. 4 Senior Summer Games This coming April we will see the launch of a new, user friendly, 5 Senior Spring Social beautifully designed website at blackburnhamlet.ca. The new site 6 Proposed Community Hall Rates features: 7 Funfair 2016: June 3rd to 5th • more photos on all pages; 9 Blackburn Tennis Club • a regularly updated blog with all the latest information; 11 École Secondaire Louis-Riel • an upcoming events section; 13 Cancer Chase 2016 • a seniors section; • a community groups listing; and, 14 La 4e cordée Kamsok • summaries of issues affecting our community. 15 Councillor’s Corner 16 “Heroes are Human” Ride The design incorporates assessable features and was created by Honey Lane Design. The content and the ongoing hard work of keeping the 17 Ontario Leading Women website running will be done by the BCA’s very own Web 17 Child Care Connection Administrator Kaitlyn Demasi. 18 Réfugiés de la Syrie Businesses interested in advertising on the website can contact Kaitlyn 18 Prose in the Park via the website for information. Any money generated will go back into 19 World Day of Prayer the community. 20 Blackburn Library 22 Grandmas Aiding grandmas Community Hall proposed rate increase 23 Music Nights Residents are encouraged to attend the BCA’s monthly board meeting 24 Garage Sales on Thursday, April 21st at the Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen 24 Horticulture Society Park Drive at 7:30 p.m. The public consultation about a proposed rate 25 Plant Sale increase for rental of the community hall will be on the agenda. 25 Fine Arts Exhibit and Fair Community hall rentals are administered by the BCA and revenues 26 Community Contact List that are generated from rentals support BCA community programs and services. Websites The community hall rates have not changed for nearly a decade and www.BlackburnHamlet.ca the proposed increase would improve our ability to provide these www.BlackburnFunFair.ca services in the future. www.Banar.ca The proposed options will be presented at the April 21st meeting and www.CancerChase.com we will seek input from the community until the end of May. A chart Facebook outlining the proposed rates is published on page 6. Changes to the www.Facebook.com rates will come into effect September 2016. Type one of the following in search box: I encourage residents to participate in these • Blackburn Hamlet Community consultations either by attending the Blackburn • BlackburnHamletBusiness Community Association meeting in April or by • BlackburnHamletRealEstate emailing me at [email protected]. Twitter @BlackburnOttawa

April 2016 The BANAR • 3 Blackburn Community Association Letter to the Editor MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 47062, OTTAWA K1B 5B0

2016 BCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS The ugliness of Spring President 613-282-4139 Laura Dudas The warming of March inevitably leads to the Vice-President 613-720-7653 Jeff Miller Environment 613-263-8105 Justine Payne showers of April and the flowers of May with it’s early Communications 613-884-4544 Norman Robillard crocus’ and daffodils. However, before the arrival of Membership 613-853-9610 François Trépanier Parks and Rinks 613-866-3126 Ali Yassine the period of beauty, Blackburn residents have to live Secretary 613-590-7559 Belinda Leung with the melting down of the snowbanks which Treasurer/Banking 613-837-1504 Alan Ross Cancer Chase 613-837-2166 Bill Horne exposes the residue of winter. Along all of the walking Seniors’ Action 613-795-1021 Lesley and Shane Silva trails of the N.C.C. property immediately west of Social 613-277-7149 Ian Chamberland Education & Youth 613-700-7009 Chelsey Wynne Tauvette Street, the increasingly bright sunshine Community Safety 613-668-8244 Ryan McKay warms the numerous brown spots which reveal the Website Administrator- [email protected] Kaitlyn Demasi canine droppings which were deposited throughout STANDING COMMITTEES/REPRESENTATIVES Fun Fair Chairperson 613-830-4824 Brent Lawrie the cold season and ignored by irresponsible dog Social Media Volunteer Satinder Sahota owners. These droppings attract more heat than the Banar Editor 613-824-9707 Evelyn Budd Councillor 613-580-2472 surrounding snow and thus their exposure is Community Hall Bookings 613-837-4819 Diane Charlebois increasingly evident. Unfortunately, this display of City Liaison 613-580-2424 x29316 Suzanne Sanford THE BANAR is published an d distrib uted by the Blackburn Community Association irresponsibility is nothing new and continues five times a year to all residents and businesses in Blackburn Hamlet. throughout the year. Responsible dog owners “scoop” ARTICLES AND ADS —send in the body of an e-mail or in MS Word to Evelyn Budd at and take the residue away for appropriate disposition. [email protected]. The editor reserves the right to make changes. Please put “Banar” and subject information” in email subject line. But others have no shame. So, once the trails are again warm and dry, watch for BOXED ADS : (DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN IN INCHES, WIDE X HIGH) PRICE FOR INDIVIDUAL ADS AND 10% DISCOUNT PACKAGE FOR 5 ADS (NO TAXES) the responsible citizens of our great community— A) • 2.4 w x 2.75 h / 3.65 w x 1.75 h: $40/issue ($180 package) carrying large plastic bags, buckets and garden B) • 3.65 w x 2.75 h / 4.95 w x 2 h: $60/issue ($270 package) trowels—collecting the excrement of other people’s C) • 4.95 w x 2.75 h / 3.65 w x 4.25 h: $80/issue ($360 package) dogs and carting it away in order to maintain the D) • 3.65 w x 5.25 h / 4.95 w x 4 h: $100/issue ($450 package) E) • 7.5 w x 4.25 h / 4.95 w x 6.25 h: $140/issue ($630 package) beauty of the area. This is not an organized “pick up” F) • 4.95 w x 9.25 h: $200/issue ($900 package) so anyone can participate whenever and wherever Full page • 7.5 x 10 h: $300/issue ($1350 package) they choose. It can be looked upon as an extension of ADS , JPEGS & PDFS are to be the correct size and high resolution (300 dpi). There the Hamlet’s annual Spring Clean-up. is an additional cost for ads to be created or corrected. Al Haggarty BUSINESS PROFILE: Free profile for 1st time ANNUAL subscribers of “C” size and up ads. Please send in a rough draft written in the 3rd person. The edited article will be approximately 300 words plus a high resolution photo. Value $175. Ontario Senior Summer Games PAYMENT OF ADS/BUSINESS PROFILE: By cheque/cash/E-transfer. Payment must be in by the deadline date (see dates below). Cheques are payable to “BCA”. The Ontario Senior Summer Games provide adults Mail/hand delivery/email to Evelyn Budd, 5729 Kemplane Court, Ottawa K1W 1B8. 55+ with an opportunity to: More info at www.banar.ca or e-mail [email protected]. • increase their social interaction with others, THE BLACKBURN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION/BUDD GRAPHICS INC . does not • increase their physical and mental well-being, endorse or guarantee products or services advertised in the Banar or take responsibility for the print or web quality or legalities of photos and artwork • maintain and enhance their psychological and provided by advertisers for the Banar or the BCA website. physiological well-being through participation in DISTRIBUTION: Circulation 4,000. Delivered to Blackburn homes and businesses recreational activities and sports. by community youth groups. Extra copies are available at the Blackburn Library, Shoppers Drug Mart, Tim Hortons and Metro while quantities last • Promote active living among 55+ adults Visit http://ontarioseniorgames.ca for more BANAR DEADLINE & DELIVERY DATES DEADLINE May 11/ DELIVERY BY May 30 information on activities in the area. Join in or you DEADLINE August 10 / DELIVERY BY Sept 5 may want to organize something for seniors in To verify dates or for more information go to www.banar.ca Blackburn Hamlet.

4 • The BANAR April 2016 April 2016 The BANAR • 5 Proposed Blackburn Community Hall Booking Rates

Daytime Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00

Evening Hours: Monday to Thursday 18:01 to 22:00

Fri Sat Sun Hours: Friday Nights 18:01 to 23:59 Saturdays 09:00 am to 01:30 am Sundays 09:00 to 23:00

Legend p/e — per event per/hr — per hour BCA — Blackburn Community Associa tion

BLACKBURN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Boarding and Grooming Services — Now Available!

Dr. SABAH MOBARAK General Small Animal Practice for Dogs, Cats, Birds and Pocket Pets Medical, Surgical and Dental Care Available • CVO Accredited • Bilingual Service Call: 613-590-0466 • Located at 110 Bearbrook Rd, Unit 5 (Blackburn Hamlet) Monday –Friday: 8:00 am –7:00 p.m. • Saturday: 10:00 am –2:00 p.m.

6 • The BANAR April 2016 FUNFAIR—just around the corner—June 3rd to 5th by Brent Lawrie, Chair team together. Secondly, we will be The FunFair organizing having YogaFun—yoga for committee has been working to everyone! Admission is free, so make your FunFair experience as bring your mat and join in for the memorable as always. The first ever Blackburn YogaFun class. majority of the regular FunFair It will be held Sunday, June 5th events such as the parade (this from 11:15 a.m. to noon in the year the theme is Halloween in tent. If you have any questions June), Beer Gardens, please contact Darlene at Entertainment Stage, Pancake [email protected]. Breakfast, BBQ, Fireworks, Dog Please check out the FunFair web friendly events will be on the Show, Fun Run and field activities page for schedules, updates, music soccer field. The Silent Auction will be held in the same locations line up and general information as will be held in the community hall. as in previous years. well as registration for the Fun Run. Unfortunately there will not be a As mentioned in the last BANAR, book sale this year. The carnival www.blackburnfunfair.ca the Blackburn arena will going rides will be held approximately in General information contact through renovations which means the same location. [email protected] relocating the Movie Night, the There’s more! I’d like to announce Showcase and other events the addition of some exciting new normally held in the arena. To events this year. The first new As always, if you are accommodate the Showcase we event will be a mixed recreational interested in volunteer - will be placing a large tent to the Softball Tournament at Tauvette ing please sign up on west of the community hall. The Park. The tournament organizer’s the FunFair website Showcase will have to be scaled information will be listed on the listed above or email back a little but it will be as FunFair web page, so contact him me at Funfairchair@ eventful as ever. Ray’s Reptiles, the if you are interested in putting a Gmail.com. Brent Lawrie, Bouncy Castle and other kid Chair

Blackburn Community Association Membership The Blackburn Community Association is Blackburn Hamlet is known across the region for being a friendly, active and very active in helping to build community in progressive community. Please show your support for the Blackburn Community Blackburn Hamlet. We meet on a monthly Association (BCA) by purchasing your $10 family membership. The membership basis and listen to anyone who has ideas on fee helps pay for the BANAR, a multitude of various events and projects as well how to make our community a better place as being an liaison with the various governments. to live—whether it be organizing an activity o Please contact me as I am interested in volunteering in the community. or supporting a local organization. o Included is a $10 cheque made out to “BCA” for a BCA Membership. If you don’t have a membership yet, please call, email and I will gladly deliver your Mail to: BCA, P.O. Box 47062, Ottawa, ON, K1B 5B0 or contact François Trépanier membership card to your home. Thank you. at [email protected] or call 613-853-9610 for more information. François Trépanier Name: ______BCA Membership Director BCA, P.O. Box 47062 Address: ______Ottawa, ON K1B 5B0. Tel: [email protected] Email address: ______613-853-9610

April 2016 The BANAR • 7 8 • The BANAR April 2016 Make Friends and Get Fit at Blackburn Tennis Club Looking for a new sport, a summer challenge, new friends, or a fun family activity? Then our tennis club is the place to be this summer! Courts will open as soon as weather permits, and the season’s scheduled activities begin on May 14th and 21st, with Tune-up Drills and a Round Robin (9 –12 p.m.). On May 28th we have an Open House featuring activities for all, starting at 2 pm, with a social round robin and barbecue. Our after school program for Juniors starts May 9th and runs until June 17th. The half-day summer junior program starts July 4th until August 19th. Juniors signing up for “camps” may purchase a club membership for $25 and enjoy the sport all summer long. New this year is a Saturday morning adult drop- in round robin. This will run all season if there is sufficient demand. The competitive adult league will be expanded to two nights a week due to its popularity last year. A “Family Day” round robin will be held Saturday morning June 25th. Team up with your kids and play another family! Many more events are being planned for the summer. Check our website at www.blackburntennis.ca for more information. Join us for registration on April 23rd and 30th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2669 Innes Road, and talk to a staff member, or drop in any time the clubhouse is open after that. New, first-time members save 25%! We welcome all ages and all skill levels and hope to see you on the courts.

April 2016 The BANAR • 9 10 • The BANAR April 2016 $7.2 Million upgrade for Blackburn High School by François Trépanier École Secondaire Louis-Riel is the only public high school in Blackburn Hamlet. Located on Bearbrook Road, the school opened in the fall of 1980, with only 250 students. Since then, Louis-Riel has continued to grow and is now home to over 700 students. Over the past few years, the Public School Board Of Eastern Ontario consistently recorded a 3% increase in registrations for Louis-Riel. This year they expect the same increase, demonstrating the need for The timing of this announcement could not have French education in our community. been better as a new school director, Roch Pilon, was In October, the Ontario Ministry of Education appointed last summer. Roch is an experienced announced, through MPP Marie-France Lalonde, a educator and a strong administrator who believes in $7.2 million investment for physical infrastructure. investing in our youth. With more than half of the This funding is for the building of 12 modern students registered in non-sports programs, Roch is classrooms and to assist several key projects including introducing several new programs for the 2016-17 the modernization of the library/resources center, school year that include enriched academics for all improved security, a renovated kitchen classroom and the core subjects, a hockey program associated with other physical upgrades. The renovations are the International Hockey Academy and a robotics scheduled to start this summer and are expected to be program. We will keep you informed on how they do completed by September 2017. at the IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition.

April 2016 The BANAR • 11 12 • The BANAR April 2016 Five months to go to Chase Cancer out of our lives by Bill Horne The 2016 Cancer Chase team , a committee of the Blackburn Community Association, is hard at work to make the Fifth Annual September 25th 5km walk/run Cancer Chase a huge success. The snow in the picture of the start and finish area will soon be gone, and the Hornets Nest walking and running trails will soon be enjoyed by local residents. You can Join in for the Fifth Annual September 25th 5km walk/run Cancer Chase. now register online at the Running Room at You do not have to register in advance. You can show up after 8:15 am on the 25th at the Eric Danis Clubhouse, 1660 Bearbrook Road located at www.events.runningroom.com/ site/?raceId=12745. the Blackburn Hornets Nest. The Running Room is one of our stalwart partners, and has set up a sponsorship page in conjunction We are always looking for volunteers to help before with the registration so you can easily recruit friends and during the event. If that interests you please and family to sponsor you. Advance registration costs contact Bill Horne at [email protected] until our just $25, plus a small admin fee, and includes another new Volunteer Coordinator is in place. great locally produced T-shirt. It makes a significant We’ll be in the Fun Fair parade as always. You can contribution to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation. keep up with developments on our Over the years we have raised over $200,000 for www.cancerchase.com website. cancer research. You can always email the Event Director, If you cannot make it to the event, or sponsor a Bill Horne, [email protected] if you participant, you can still support the cause by going to have any questions. See you in September! the Ottawa Hospital Foundation at: https://secure.oh foundation-fondationho.ca/registrant/startup.aspx?ev entid=193945 and make a donation. All donations over $15 will receive a tax receipt. But you do not have to register in advance. You can just show up after 8:15 am on September 25th at the Eric Danis Clubhouse, 1660 Bearbrook, in front of the SuperDome. Contribute what you can. T-shirts will be available for sale, depending on supply, with priority to RR registrants. If you have a business in Blackburn or vicinity, you can email our Sponsorship Chair Eileen Lindsay at [email protected] to let her know you want to make a donation to the silent auction or raffle prizes. Your business will receive plenty of recognition. Eileen or a team member will ensure you get involved.

Why isn’t “phonetic” spelled the way it sounds?

April 2016 The BANAR • 13 La 4e cordée Kamsok de Blackburn En automne, au début de l’année scolaire, un nouveau groupe Kamsok regroupant 5 adolescentes et 3 animatrices ou “aviseurs” a été créer ici, à Blackburn. Kamsok, mot provenant de la langue huronne et signifiant “Au delà des rochers” est une branche du mouvement guide permettant aux jeunes filles entre 14 et 15 ans de développer des amitiés dans un environnement favorable pour les leaders avides d’apprendre et de vivre de nouvelles expériences. Cette année, la 4e cordée Kamsok de Blackburn a fait une première levée de fond qui consistait à faire et vendre des pots de mélanges à (promesse) au groupe et à tout les Kamsoks en biscuits. Elles se portent aussi souvent bénévoles promettant d’être fidèle et engagée. La cérémonie à pour les activités de bingo ou autres à la résidence eu lieu au camp Katéri, lieu de rencontre commun pour personnes âgées Jardin Royale où elles se pour toutes les branches du mouvement guide. rencontrent 2 fois par mois pour leurs réunions . A Pendant la fin de semaines elles ont fait de la raquette chaque saison elles ont un camp (surnommé et plusieurs filles ont mêmes dormit à l'extérieur dans escalade) où elles font des activités de plein air. Leur ce que l'on appelle un tombeau. Le groupe reste premier camp leur a permit de planifier un peu plus toujours très engagé dans la communauté et planifie leur année, d’apprendre à mieux se connaître et de déjà tout pleins d'activités enrichissantes pour la fin marcher dans les beaux sentiers pédestres entourant de l'année! leur campement. Cet hiver elles ont fait leur encrage

14 • The BANAR April 2016 Great to see you at the Blackburn Arena by Jody Mitic, City Councillor My office hosted two very successful free skating parties at the Blackburn Arena. On Family Day, February 15th, we had over 100 Innes Ward residents come out for a skate and goodies. Thank you to Tim Hortons Blackburn for providing hot chocolate, coffee and timbits for this event. Over the Easter long weekend on March 25th, we had many residents come out again for skating and a visit with the Easter Bunny! Imilios Pizzeria in Blackburn helped out with pizza to keep everyone fuelled. Thank you to Myers Orleans GMC for sponsoring the ice rental cost. Stay tuned for more events that we will be hosting in the upcoming months! in attendance. Construction has already commenced The speed board installed on Bearbrook Road has and should be complete by December 2017. been providing excellent feedback on the speed and We are proud of our hometown Ottawa 67’s team traffic for future traffic management calming. who are off to the playoffs and we wish them a long The Blackburn Arena will be undergoing a much playoff run! As Sports Commissioner, I was proud to needed lifecycle repair commencing April 11th. announce that we have secured UFC coming to Although, the arena will be unavailable for spring and Ottawa on June 18th. Event details coming soon! summer activities, come September it will have a new You should have received my newsletter mailer by ice pad, boards and roof. now in your home mailbox. If you didn’t receive a Do you have improvements you would like to see in copy, please contact my office and I’ll make sure to the parks in Blackburn Hamlet? If so, contact Tammy send you one. Always feel free to get in touch with Lynch in my office at [email protected]. my office at the contact information below. We are here to help you. We part icipated in a very successful public consultation for the Brian Coburn Extension from [email protected]; 613-580-2472 Mer Bleue to Navan Road with over a hundred people Facebook: Innes Ward; Twitter: @InnesWard

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April 2016 The BANAR • 15 Blackburn resident to lead “Heroes are Human” ride Norm Robillard, a paramedic, Along the way from Ottawa, the is no stranger to post traumatic riders will stop at different stations stress disorder (PTSD) in his line such as police, fire or paramedic of work. It’s two to three times depots and speak with first more common for an emergency responders. services personnel to have PTSD The ride will also serve as a than a member of the general fundraiser for both the Tema Canadian population. Conter Memorial Trust and a similar American organization. ON THE ROAD Registration is open for the ride, and Robillard, the Canadian co-chair of doesn’t require riders to commit to the Ride, has spearheaded a bike the entire route. Riders are required ride from Ottawa to Washington, to pay their own costs. To help them save on hotel costs D.C. to raise funds and awareness while in Ottawa from May 5-7 we for suicide prevention and PTSD. There are First Responder participants travelling to the start are looking for billets. If you can help The Heroes are Human—Capital line in Ottawa from Burlington, for no more than two nights email to Capital Ride will take place Brantford, and Toronto as well as [email protected]. from May 7th to May 20th and the Yukon, Texas, Colorado, Florida, If you wish to donate to the Ride will unite first responders and South Carolina, Delaware and New visit www.capitaltocapitalride.com cyclists from Canada and the United York. They will all be on the road or Heroes Are Human Capital –To – States for an approximate 1,600 for 15 days and it is projected to Capital Ride Facebook page. Your kilometre ride. cost participants $2,700 to do this. support is appreciated.

16 • The BANAR April 2016 Women honoured for commitment to community

Fourteen local women, twelve of whom are pictured above, were presented “The Ontario Leading Women Building Communities” award, an annual provincial award by Ottawa-Orléans MPP Marie- France Lalonde on March 11th. Congratulations go to Lisa Whittleton, Anne-Marie Sisk, Alicia Krolak, Collen Dupuis- Strong, Jennifer Babe, Karina Potvin, Kassandra Tannouri, Kelsey Lett, Michelle Desrochers, Ranchell Lecours, Sandra Stefanik, Teresa Whitmore, Victoria Powell, Yasmine Fathers.

Child Care Connection Are you a parent looking for home daycare? A caregiver with space in your daycare? Come to a Child Care Connection meeting on Tuesday, May 10th and June 7th at the Ottawa Public Library North Gloucester Branch (2036 Ogilvie Rd) from 7-8 p.m. For more information please go to www.ccprn.com or call 613-749- 5211 Ext. 24.

April 2016 The BANAR • 17 Notre famille est arrivé e Meet our family from Syria by Viviane Côté-Maxwell The family’s first week in Blackburn was very special within the host family with their three children. The families spoke in signs, used Google translate and learned a few words in each other’s language. There was also a couple of friends who spoke Arabic and their help was incredible. The family is now settled in their apartment and they meet up a few times a week. Two ladies are par Viviane Côté-Maxwell cooking with Rasha once a week because she wants to learn Nous sommes heureux de vous présenter notre famille, Rasha, Azon, Canadian cooking. Both Rasha and Shadi 7 ans et Sari 3 ans. Depuis la mi-février, ils sont accompagnés aux Azon walk to La Cité and St- divers services, pour faire l’épicerie, aux cours de langues, en autobus… Joseph’s schools, more than 2km Azon a choisi de suivre des cours en anglais et Rasha en français car each way. They are energetic. Shadi va à l’école en français. Ils ont eu la chance de glisser sur la neige avec leur famille d’accueil et des amis, d’aller à la bibliothèque faire des expériences et d’emprunter des livres anglais/arabe. Shadi amême appris à patiner avec l’équipe de hockey de Jérémie. Ottawa Prose in the Park Book Fair & Literary Festival Many of you are familiar with last year's initial Ottawa Prose in the Park Book Fair and Literary Festival. This year it will be bigger and better—June 5th is the date. You will find the website below, and also the link to an Indiegogo campaign, designed to raise sufficient funds to bring many outstanding authors and speakers from outside of the National Capital Region, to enrich the festival. A donation will help to ensure an even more enjoyable event for all who attend. Check out the following websites: http://www.proseinthepark.com/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projec ts/prose-in-the-park-literary- festival-and-book-fair--2#/

18 • The BANAR April 2016 Journée mondiale de la prière / World Day of Prayer par Viviane Côté-Maxwell by Viviane Côté-Maxwell

Le vendredi 4 mars nous étions plus de 50 personnes provenant de 7 églises Afterwards we were treated to Cuban coffee, cakes, lemonade and bananas chrétiennes à la soirée de prières organisée par les femmes de Cuba. Avec in the Good Shepherd Hall. More than $500 was raised for various programs la musique cubaine, les décorations et les lectures, ce fut mémorable. throughout the world.

Spring Fashion Show Saturday, April 9th, 10 am Supporting the Ottawa Hospital for Cancer Research and Victoria’s Quilts Canada

April 2016 The BANAR • 19 The Library Has More than Just Books The warmer weather makes for a great CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS—Every Child Ready opportunity for you to walk or bike over and re- to Read discover the Library! With a valid library card, you Babytime (Bilingual. 0-18 months) can book a computer, use our databases (look for Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or jobs, book reviews and more), pick up museum caregiver. passes, download music, check out the latest DVDs Wednesdays May 4th to 25th from 10:30 a.m. to 11 and books off of the Express shelves, enter contests, a.m. (30 minutes) register for programs and so much more. Toddlertime (Bilingual. 18-36 months) ONLINE RESOURCES Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or Don’t forget that even when the branch is closed, the caregiver. Library is open online 24/7. From home, with your Thursdays May 5th to 26th from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 library card, you can: a.m. (30 minutes) • Download ebooks or audiobooks to a compatible Family Storytime (Bilingual. 0-6 years) device or tablet both in English (using Overdrive) Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or or in French (MaBiblio by Archambault) caregiver. • Borrow movies using Hoopla! Thursdays May 5th to 26th from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Download up to 5 free songs per week using (30 minutes) Freegal. And they’re yours to keep. • Download free magazines using Zinio. Also yours Creep on over… Minecraft @ the library to keep. (Bilingual. Ages 5 - 12 years) • Learn or practice a new language using Mango Join us for a Minecraft blast! Craft, build and create. Languages. Saturday, April 30th from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (60 • Access Consumers Reports for consumer product minutes) ratings, reviews, recommendations and advice that What’s Cooking in the library (Bilingual. Ages 5- help make better purchasing decisions. 12 years.) • Access Lynda.com through our website. With over Experiment, make, eat, repeat! 4,000 video courses from top experts, Lynda.com Saturday, May 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (60 minutes) is the place to go for learning technology, creative TD Summer Reading Club and business skills you can use today. The library will be hosting a great lineup of REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all programs. programs this summer for children of all ages as part Call 613-824-6926 ext. 224, visit the ibrary or go of the TD Summer Reading Club. Please check back online at www.biblioottawalibrary.ca. A valid library with us in June. card is required. MILLE FEUILLES BOOKSALE BLACKBURN HAMLET BRANCH HOURS Run by the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 8:30 pm • Friday: 1 pm to 6 pm Open during Library hours Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm • Sunday: Closed LOW PRICES on books for all ages and interests. CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS: Donations in good condition accepted ***Located in the Blackburn Hamlet Branch near the reading area Victoria Day: Monday May 23rd Special sale: April 1st to April 30th: BOOK DROP: 24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS/WEEK Marked French fiction. 4 for $2 TEL: 613-824-6926

20 • The BANAR April 2016 Programs and more at the Blackburn Library ADULT PROGRAMS A MESSAGE FROM ARTEAST Round Table Bookchat Exhibition of oil paintings by Josie De Meo We meet the 3rd Monday of each month, except in Blackburn Hamlet Library in conjunction with July and August. All are welcome. We will be reading Arteast is proud to present an exhibition of paintings and discussing the following: by Josie De Meo. This solo show is titled “Pure White Monday, April 18th: The Gathering by Anne Enright and Red” and runs from April 2nd to May 28th. Monday, May 16th: The Massey Murders by Charlotte Gray Mother Nature gives us beautiful flowers such as Monday, June 20th: Canoe Country: The Making of daisies, magnolia, iris, orchid.. The color white heals Canada by Roy MacGregor the body, mind and spirit at all levels. White means kindness. It stands for wholeness and completion. It Computer, eReader and Tablet Tutorials represents openness, honesty and truth. The red ties it Are you still trying to learn that new laptop or tablet all in with the love of what nature brings us. that you got for Christmas? Do you need help downloading eBooks onto your reader? Are you Josie loves what is out of the ordinary, doing new running into difficulty in the process? If so, feel free techniques, medium and subjects. Thinking outside to stop by the Info Desk, contact InfoService via the the box gets her creative juices going. She balances website or give us a call to set up an appointment. her days with family life, as Arteast Past President, We will try to help as best as we can. promoting her art and creating in her studio. She loves challenges and challenges herself every day.” We provide basic computer, Internet, Email, eBook and Library Catalogue Tutorials. Learn on one of our This is a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy, public PCs or bring your own laptop or tablet. Please encourage and support artists in their local call the branch to book a one-on-one appointment. community as well as the Blackburn Hamlet Library.

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April 2016 The BANAR • 21 Grandmas AIDing grandmas Sixth Annual Card Party The grandmas’ sixth annual Card Party will be held Thank you for your support April 19th at a terrific new location—St. Helen’s A big thank you to our card playing friends and loyal Anglican Church, 1234 Prestone Drive, Orleans (off sponsors who have helped us raise over $15,717 since St. Joseph), from 12:30 to 4 pm. Enjoy lunch prepared 2011 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation by the grannies, your favourite card or board game, “grandmother campaign”. The campaign has helped and hopefully win one of the fun door prizes! There so many courageous African grandmothers to will also be a Mini Market with garden items, become leaders in their local communities, scarves, and jewellery. Tickets are $25.00 and are advocating for human and civil rights, and starting to limited in number. Call Barbara Nolen 613-824-3524 earn an income, all the while caring for a generation or email [email protected]. of children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic. See PS If possible, a donation for the Food Bank would be www.grandmotherscampaign.org for more info. greatly appreciated.

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22 • The BANAR April 2016 Coro Vivo Ottawa presents Under the baton of Antonio Llaca, BLACKBURN BARBERSHOP Coro Vivo Ottawa presents “A Try us once and you’ll become a regular customer! World of Song”, a commented concert featuring a musical tour MEN’S SENIOR SPECIALIZING IN around the world. Saturday May SPECIAL DAYS WOMEN’S HAIRCUTS 14, 8:00 p.m. at Orleans United Monday to Wednesday Starting at $22 Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd., Orleans. Tickets are $20, free for Open 6 days a week: Mon–Fri 9 am to 7 pm • Saturday 8 am to 6 pm children under 14. Available at the door, Leading Note, Compact BLACKBURN SHOPPES: 2666 B INNES ROAD (BESIDE BANK OF MONTREAL) Music or call 613-841-3902. By appointment / Accept walk-ins ¥ CALL 830-9584 Rothwell Music Night Mark your calendars for a fun evening of songs and stories as well as refreshments on Friday, June 3rd at 7:15 p.m. at the Rothwell United Church. More information will be available in the June Banar and on the Rchurch.ca website.

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April 2016 The BANAR • 23 Good Shepherd Parish Garage Sale Gloucester Horticultural Society (GHS) Saturday, May 7th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18th, 7:20 p.m. — Pruning Shrubs and Roses Join us for great bargains at the largest garage sale in Master gardener Lee Boltwood will share her expertise Blackburn Hamlet. If you don’t have enough items to for pruning shrubs, including roses. To be held at the run your own garage sale please consider donating to Top Generation Hall, 4373 Generation Court. this project. Books, children's clothing, toys, working May 14th —Spring Flower & Vegetable Show. The electronics, sports equipment, household items and Gloucester Horticultural Society Spring Show tools would be welcome. Unfortunately we cannot features spring bulbs, vegetables and beautiful accept tires, large furniture, old computers with CRT decorative arrangements. Reflect with us on the El monitors, old TVs and major appliances. Donations Nino Winter. To be held in the main concourse of can be dropped off at Good Shepherd Church, 3092 Gloucester Centre Shopping Mall. Innes Road, \'Friday, May 6th between 1:00 and 7:00 May 21th, 9 am —Plant Sale on the grounds of the p.m. Questions, contact Cliff Seibel 613 837-2869. North Gloucester Public Library, Ogilvie Road (When the plants are gone, the sale ends) and Seed- Blackburn Hamlet Preschool Garage Sale starting Workshops in the Library until noon. The GHS has been an active group in Ottawa since Saturday, May 7th its founding in 1925. They continue to meet the aims The Blackburn Hamlet Preschool will be and objectives of the Ontario Horticultural participating in this year's garage sale on May 7th Association through its many programs of lectures, with a great selection of toys and children’s items. workshops, one-day road trips, garden tours, and They will gladly accept any donations for the garage flower shows to name but a few. For more sale and all proceeds will go directly to the preschool. information visit www.gardenontario.org.

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24 • The BANAR April 2016 Rothwell Annual Plant Sale Did you know??? Saturday, May 21st from 8 to 11 am. Past and current Banars are available online at Get your perennial/annual flowers, house plants, www.blackburnhamlet.ca & www.banar.ca. tomato/vegetable plants, herbs, ground covers and grasses at Rothwell United Church, 42 Sumac Street. Come early for the best selection. Navan Fine Arts Exhibit and Fair For more information contact John Peddie at 613- April 23 & Sunday 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 837-4336 or check out www.rothwellunited.com. Local writers will be reading and signing their works and 16 returning and new visual artists will be exhibiting works including painting, photography, Always remember you're unique, woodworking, fibre art, pottery and jewelry. This just like everyone else. event will be held at the Navan Curling Club, 1305 Fairgreen Avenue. Free admission and free parking. For more information visit www.navanarts.com. NEW!!! Heritage TOMATO PLANTS BUDD GARDENS Opening May 7th Perennial Flowers • Hostas • Tomato Plants 2832 Innes Road, Blackburn Hamlet www.buddgardens.com & Facebook

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April 2016 The BANAR • 25 Community Contacts Badminton Dale Bemben ...... [email protected] Baseball (Little League) Gerry Ferguson ...... 613-745-9303 Blackburn Art Group Margarete Froelich ...... 613-824-6503 Blackburn Arena ...... 613-824-5197 Blackburn Hamlet Preschool ...... 613-824-3251 Blackburn Library ...... 613-824-6926 Blackburn Community Hall ...... 613-841-7396 - Bookings Diane Charlebois ...... 613-837-4819 Bowling - 5 Pin Roy Hoban ...... 613-731-6526 Bowling - 10 Pin Melanie Cater ...... 613-720-2485 Girls Hockey ...... www.gcgh.ca Girls Ringette www.gloucester-cumberland-ringette.ca/830-9124 Gloucester Horticultural Society ...... 613-746-9564 Gloucester Youth Theatre ...... 613-741-4883 Eastern Ottawa Resource Ctr ...... www.eorc-gloucester.ca Guides/Brownies/Sparks Sarah Dawson ...... 613-299-7103 Les Guides Viviane Côté-Maxwell ...... 613-837-1839 Scouting ...... 613-822-8232/613-841-3033 Ladies Softball [email protected] / blackburnladiessoftball.com Le Club Optimiste Dominique Dufour-Jacques ...... 613-837-4645 Les Chansonniers Germain Asselin ...... 613-837-3883 Men's Fastball Derek Bergeron ...... www.bmfl.ca Minor Hockey ...... www.blackburnstingers.com Quilters Club Joanne Bushell ...... 613-824-6524 Ringette (Adult) Stephanie Thuemen ...... [email protected] Ringette Scrimmage Jane Ross - Tue. mornings 9am . . . .613-837-1504 Ringette Scrimmage Sue French - Wed. mornings 9am . .613-830-0684 Tennis Club ...... www.blackburntennis.ca /613-824-0002 Toastmasters Chris Fraser ...... 613-956-7361 Life threatening emergency or crime in progress ...... 911 Police emergencies but not life threatening ...... 613-230-6211 Community Police Centres and all other enquireies ...... 613-236-1222 Report a theft, property damage, or stolen vehicle .613-236-1222ext 7300. Crimestoppers ...... 613-233-8477 City of Ottawa ...... 311 More information on organizations & teams available on the BCA website Please email updates to Community Contacts to [email protected] . Thanks! GUY TV REPAIRS TV —– MICROWAVE OVENS

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