g ebe r,v_pork May 2007 Art contest grand prize winner Bonnie C. gjibe m 00 Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE PHOTO: LOIS SIEGEL 2.2nd annual Great Glebe Garage Sale Sat., May 26 Rain or shine, buyers and sellers can begin preparations for one of the most and lots of fun to be had by all. Let's all cross our fingers for a bright sunny eagerly anticipated events in our community! Now is the time to clear your day! home of things old or used and make some extra cash. Some may have a Besides contributing to cleaner garages and basements everywhere, the hobby creating special one-of-a kind items to sell. From bicycles to bungee GGGS is a way for our community to support the Ottawa Food Bank. cords and hats to hiking equipment, there will be many treasures to be found See page 3 for more details Mark your calendars WHAT'S INSIDE May 4-21: Canadian Tulip Festivalwww.tulipfestival.ca Abbotsford 2 Gardening 20-21 May 6: Ottawa Farmers' MarketEvery Sunday, Lansdowne Park, 8 am. - 6 p.m. Editorial 4 Drawing contest 22-23 May 11-12: Jewellery ShowGCC May 13: Mother's Day Letters 5 Art 24-26 May 17: Perennial ExchangeGCC, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. GNAG 8 Music & Theatre 27 May 25, 26, 27: Ottawa Race Weekendwww.ncm.ca. May 26: Great Glebe Garage Sale- GCA 9 Ted & Lois at the movies .. .28 www.glebeca.ca May 27: Post GGGS cleanup(see page 3 for details) Good Old Days 10 Schools 29-35 May 30 - June 2: Canterbury High School's production of Measure for Measure (see page 27 for details) Glebe Questions 11 Books 36-39 June 2, 3: Art in the ParkCentral Park in the Glebe, 10 am. - 5 p.m., www.artinfoboy.org Councillor's Report .. .12-13 Religion 40-41 June 2, 3: Doors Open Ottawahttp://ottawa.ca/ residents/heritage/doorsopen/ Business 15 Grapevine 42-43 June 21 - July 1: Ottawa Jazz Festival- www.ottawajazzfestival.com NEXT DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2007 June 30 - July 22: FIFA World Cup Soccer Frank Clair Stadium FOR THE JUNE 15 ISSUE 2 Glebe Report May 11, 2007 N EWS The Glebe Centre rocks EXPERIENCE THE ELEGANCE WWWKOMMMANSOMMORAMONV THE LIFESTYLE YOU WANT...AT AFFORDABLE RATES LORD LANSDOWNE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE Hope Floyd, revving up the rocker for the 10th annual 'Diamonds Rock' Rock-a-thon. Hope just received her 20 year certificate for volunteerism at Abbotsford House last week at our volunteer reception. BY JULIE IRETON On Great Glebe Garage Sale day, rock on over to the Glebe Centre to take part in the 10th annual Rock-a-Thon. Organizers are planning something a bit different this year. On Sat., May 26, from 11 am. to 1 p.m, the rockers will take their chairs outside to the parking lot on Monk Street. "This year's goal is $30,000," explains event organizer Sue Walker. "We hope that moving the Rock-a-Thon outdoors this year during the garage sale raises the profile of our event." Opening in June For the past ten years, Glebe Centre and Abbotsford House volunteers and staff, along with many members of the community, have been "rocking" to raise money for the centre's programs. Enjoy gracious, luxurious living in the finest Ottawa tradition, with the The Rock-a-Thon was the brainchild of Abbotsford volunteer and member, highest level of comfort and convenience. We offer a variety of upscale Dianne Breton. Little did she realize back in 1997 that her concept of rocking one and two-bedroom suite designs as well as studios, deluxe studios the afternoon away would raise close to a quarter of a million dollars over 10 and exclusive penthouses. Our services and amenities will maximize years. wellness and quality of life, with various levels of care, allowing people "She's the queen of the Rock-a-Thon," Walker says of Breton. "She want- ed to come up with a way to raise funds, and include the seniors, and it to age in place in a safe and secure environment. worked." This year Breton will be honoured for starting the now decade-old spring event. Residents will love the fact that General Manager Pat Sousa, former A number of community groups are raising money and entering a rocking President of the Ontario Residential Communities Association, team this year. The Glebe beat cops will be rocking, as will the premier spon- actually lives in the building. sor, Cap Corp Financial. Glebe Centre N,olunteers and staff will rock and there's a celebrity team featuring councillor Clive Doucet, the mayor and local business people. Ashley Wright from CBC Radio will be the MC. But the Rock-a-Thon wouldn't be complete without entertainment. "Elvis will be outside the building," laughed Pat Goyeche of Abbotsford House. Elvis has made an appearance at the Rock-a-Thon since the first event. Another special group will also be performing. Mostly Bows is a country- style music group made up of seniors. Roma McMillan is the 95-year-old fid- dler who heads up the group. "We've been together for 22 years. We're all seniors and we practice once a week. We're a volunteer group and so we play for seniors all over the city," says MacMillan. The day of the Rock-a-Thon, Mostly Bows plans to bring three fiddlers, a singer/guitar player and a piano player. Any local businesses interested in participating or donating to the Rock-a- Thon should get in touch with Sue Walker at 613-238-2727 ext. 323. In The Heart of The Glebe The Rock-a-Thon isn't the only event coming up at Abbotsford House this spring. Abbotsford is also part of Ottawa's "Doors Open" weekend, June 2-3. Steps Away From Bank Street Promenade and Rideau Canal Abbotsford is a Heritage site. It's actually an old farmhouse that used to be surrounded by gardens and fields. It was built for Alexander Mutchmor in 1872, and named Abbotsford after the birthplace of Sir Walter Scott, a British author. For Doors Open, volunteers dressed in period costume will serve high tea. There will also be a display of artifacts and old photos collected at Abbotsford over the years. One of Abbotsford's art classes, tutored by local artist Jaya Krishnan, will also display and sell their works in the multi-purpose room. Remember, our doors are open to you on June 2 and 3! 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Collectively they make one giant Meet outside Fifth Avenue Court sale that has become an annual community festival attracting thousands of at Bank and Fifth Avenue people to the neighbourhood. Garbage bags and gloves What is the date of the Great Glebe Garage Sale (GGGS)? provided by the City of Ottawa sale is always the fourth Saturday in May; this year the sale takes place The Cleanup sponsored by on Sat., May 26, 2007 and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Glebe Community Association if it rains? What will happen and Glebe Business Group The sale will continue rain or shine! There is no rain date for the sale. Ven- dors are encouraged to plan on using tarps or garages if rain is forecast. How do I register as a vendor? There is no official registration. However, there are restrictions as to where you can set up your sale. FIND THE CAREER THAT YOU L. Where can I get a table? You may contact local churches and/or schools who might rent out tables on their properties. For example, tables are being rented by Mutch- TINA WOODS Specializing in both ... mor Public School (contact Cheryl Bateman at 613-830-6499 or email CAREER AND PERSONAL [email protected]) Phone the Glebe Community Centre (613-564-1058 COUNSELLOR Transition: high school to post- or 233-8713 or email [email protected]. secondary or post-secondary to COUNSELLOR Can I set up a table on the sidewalk in front of my apartment building or CERTIFIED CANADIAN employment in a local park? IVIED. IN COUNSELLING MASTER PRACTITIONER IN NLP Absolutely NOT! Vending on public property such as sidewalks, boule- Stress Management: consultations is illegal without a permit and you may be ticketed and/or strategies vards, roads, and parkland CONTACT: by bylaw officers. Ottawa TINA. KRIS.WOODS©GMAIL.COM What about parking? Parking is limited at the best of times! We encourage you to ride your bike or take the bus for best access. If you must drive, to reduce congestion, kind- ly park your car and walk in the neighbourhood rather than cruising in your car.