A registered nurse will discuss benefits of companion care and why one might need companion care. Nepean Centrepointe Branch Library - 101 Centrepointe Dr. Ottawa 2:00-4:00 pm. Please register using an Ottawa Public Library card at biblioottawalibrary.ca (under programs) or by calling 613-580-2710.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Canada Agriculture Museum Foundation will host its seventh annual Baskets with Panache! fundraising event. Donations translate to children with financial or physical challenges being able to participate in exciting educational experiences. Taking place in a heritage barn at the Canada Agriculture Museum, the Baskets with Panache! event features the lively setting of a traditional country fair with some unique twists. contribution@technomuses.ca or 613-991-6271

Nepean Centrepointe Library 101 Centrepointe Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K2G 5K7 June 19, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm Companion Care allows loved ones to retain their mental and physical health through conversation, friendship, interactive activities and regular home help. A Registered Nurse, from Retire-At-Home Services, will discuss reasons a senior might need companion care, the benefits of companion care and finding the right care giver. Registration required using an Ottawa Public Library card. Call or visit the library website to register.

SAVE THE DATE and join us for our inaugural golf tournament on Wednesday, June 19th 2013 at GreyHawk Golf Club. Sponsored in part by CTV Ottawa an Majic 100, this event is sure to bring business and community leaders together and is expected to sell out! For the past 25 years, Toy Mountain has been the highlight of the year for thousands of children across Ottawa who receive toys from the annual campaign. Last year, we distributed toys to over 15,000 children. The proceeds of our golf tournament will support Toy Mountain and help continue making Christmas a possibility for thousands of children in our community again this year. Please contact Nadia at 613-233-8428 x. 221 or by email nadia_ferrante@can.salvationarmy.org to find out more about the event, golfer registration and our various sponsorship levels.

Damian The Hypnotist is coming to Hooley's on Elgin for the first time and you have the chance to see him perform live! Fresh off his show at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, California, He's coming to Ottawa for one night only with his Hypnotic comedy. Get your tickets here http://ottawacitygirl.eventbrite.ca This show will have you laughing for weeks! You've seen Damian on the hit show MTV's Spring Break, where he performed for thousands on the beaches of Acapulco, Mexico. He's toured with Steve-O from Jackass and headlined at the Planet Hollywood Casino in Las Vegas! If you haven't seen him before, this is your only chance to see him perform in Ottawa this year. So come see the show or be the show. Either way you'll be blown away by this world class hypnotist! This show is extremely funny- Check out www.damianhypnotist.com for pictures and videos. limited tickets, get yours early!

Canada's Largest Sticky Social returns to Sparks Street with 15 Ribbers trying to be the favourite of your taste buds!

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest event of its kind in North America and takes place at Mooney's Bay Park June 20-23, 2013. This year's festivities will span 4 days and will include racing, free concerts, free family fun, extreme sports demonstrations, local delicacies, multi-cultural and heritage performances and so much more. Join us this year as we celebrate our 20th anniversary!

June 20 is World Refugee Day, a date that will be celebrated by the newly launched campaign “Proud to Protect Refugees” on Parliament Hill, between 11 am and 2 pm. You can leave a message why you are proud of the Canadian tradition to help refugees, take a picture for the Canadian Council for Refugees or simply support the message: Refugees: There is no queue when you are running for your life. Contact: Elaine Gibson, 613-599-3112.

A tour of fine homes and gardens in Rockcliffe Park. Proceeds from the tour go to support educational projects and scholarships for youth For more information contact Jo at 613-842-5304

The primary musical feature of kirtan is the use of call and response. The form is simple: a lead group calls out the melodies and the mantras. The rest of the group responds, clapping and dancing as the rhythms build and accelerate.

This month, Greg will be leading the PranaShanti Kirtan to raise funds and awareness to the Stem Cells for Brynn charity.

Brynn McLennan is a young woman in Ottawa that requires stem cells annually to combat the Muscular Dystrophy that destroys her muscles. Our medical system does not cover any of these medical expenses. At a cost of $20,000.00 each she needs all of our help.

Bring your family, kids, friends, parents, and your favorite percussion instruments to play. Herbal tea served. Join the chanting fun!

Cost: Suggested donation of $5.00 in support of Stem Cells for Brynn. To learn more please visit www.stemcellsforbrynn.com.

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

Come out to a glamorous white night out in support of The Snowsuit Fund! This all-white party includes performances by DJ Mister Parker and other live entertainment, beverage sampling, dancing, a bottle service lounge, plus a white hot fashion show! VIP ticket holders will also enjoy premium open bar service and great food. When: Friday June 21st, 8:00 p.m. Where: Government Conference Centre Tickets: http://snowsuitfundbashenblanc2013.eventbrite.ca/

Take Action with More Confidence! Anxiety is something that every normal person experiences at some point in his or her life, and I will explain to you why this is. Having worked with women and men with anxiety for many years, how to overcome it has become very apparent, and I would like to give you some of the same insights which have been helping my clients to lessen or eliminate their anxiety. Facilitator: Christine Vestervelt, Only experienced professional female Psychotherapist, Counsellor, & Life Coach in Ottawa with M.A. (Psychology) & M.A. (Individual & Couples Counselling) Friday June 21, 2013: 7:30pm-9:00pm *Check-in begins at 7:10pm Location: BRIGHTER VISTAS COUNSELLING SERVICES 4467 Farmer’s Way, Ottawa, K0A 1K0 www.brightervistas.com Free parking available onsite or on the street Cost: Only $25 (HST included), reimbursement forms available if you have insurance benefits covering psychological services Payment at check-in by Cash, Visa, or MasterCard only *At each workshop there will be a door prize of 30 min. free counselling/coaching Reservations (questions): -cvestervelt@brightervistas.com -613-837-9877 -Please include your name, contact information, name of insurance company (if using coverage), and which event you’d like to attend. You will be contacted to confirm your reservation. -Bring along friends, colleagues, family members...!

7 pm, Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street. This award-winning documentary, I AM BREATHING, is about the thin space between life and death. Neil Platt ponders the last months of his life. Within a year, he goes from being a healthy young father to becoming completely paralysed from the neck down. As his body gets weaker, his perspective on life changes: "It's amazing how adaptable we are when we have to be. It's what separates us and defines us as human beings." RSVP fightals@cranney.ca

Presented by: Sing House Studios Saturday, June 22 at 7 pm Doors open at 6:45 pm Sing House Studios invites the community to experience a show about the Secrets, Love & Lies of life in an elegant Masquerade Ball evening. 
The performances will take you on a journey about the ups and downs of life and love, stories told through the lyrics and melodies of a variety of artists in multiple genres including: pop, rock, country and soul. 

This elegant event spotlight some of our local talented young singers professionally trained at Sing House Studios, a specialized vocal studio. Sing House Studios wishes to thank the support of our sponsors Cora’s Restaurant, Diane DeCooman, LH Distribution | RED STALLION, Sweet Heart Rose, Arbonne Independant Consultants Pamela O'Neill-Hassan and Christine Gaudet, VSP Printing and Starbucks for this show. For more information: www.singhousestudios.ca Language: EN Tickets: $15 http://shenkmanarts.ca/en/events_evenements/june_juin_2013/sing_house_studios/index.htm

Sun salutations open and energize the entire body, and when done with total awareness, bring increased prana (life force) into the system. Not only can you easily complete 108 sun salutations, but it’s such an energizing practice, that at the end of 108, some people actually feel like they want to do more!

Remember, yoga is not “exercise”. It doesn’t wear out the body, but energizes the mind, body and soul.

Cost: $15.00 per person Drop-in Fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

Official ceremony with Mayor Jim Watson at 10:30am. Exhibition Opening of “Nepean’s Finest: Celebrating 30 Years of Nepean Museum.” Free tours, activities for all ages, LIVE music, refreshments and MORE…throughout the day.

Chalè Entertainment presents HOT \'n SWEATY Caribbean Fit-Fete Saturday, June 22 from 8-10pm at Club Caliente, 110 York St, come grab a drink and chill. Better yet, show the dance floor no forgiveness while DJ Hypnotx Soundz \'PUMPS - IT- HOT\' and Instructors; Tarrah and Syreeta raises your temperature with a storm of pulsating moves. Tickets are $10adv. and $12 at the door. Contact Chalè Entertainment on FaceBook, Email at chale.entertainment@gmail.com or Call 613-404-4190. ATTIRE WARNING! - Ready-to-sweat wear and comfortable footwear.

Enjoy the wonderful views and ambiance of historic Watson's Mill as you take in an exhibit of fine art by members of the Manotick Art Association, Saturday 9-5pm, Sunday 10-4pm on the lower level of the mill, 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick. Free admission. Make a day of it by also visiting the Manotick Farmers Market (Sat 10-2pm), Strawberry Social & Milling Demonstrations (both Sun 1-3pm), and Used Book Sale (daily 10-4pm). More info: 613-692-6455, www.manotickart.ca or www.watsonsmill.com.

Date: Sunday June 23, 2012 Time: 1-4pm Location: Fairfields Heritage Property, 3080 Richmond Road Title: Bubble Bonanza Description: Summer is here and it is time to celebrate... with bubbles. Be sure to dress for the mess as we are sure to make a big splash with this Bubble Bonanza. Cost: $4/child recommended donation Contact: fairfields@nepeanmuseum.ca, 613-726-2652

Yoga Tune Up® is a head-to-toe health and fitness system combining Yoga, Calisthenics, Corrective Exercise and Body Therapy in a way that heals damaged muscle tissue, increases overall strength, and bolsters the immune system developed and created by internationally renowned yoga instructor, Jill Miller.

Cost: Drop-in fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card. All levels welcome!

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

Learn the art of making soap using a traditional hot process method that involves blending oils, and lye. Rebecca from Cuardach Organics will show you how to make an all vegetable soap based from oils that can all be purchased in local shop's and grocery stores. During this popular hands-on workshop each participant will make their own batch of soap from scratch to take home. We will be making a non scented mild soap. However! participants are encouraged to bring their favorite scent if they would like a scented soap. Workshop fee includes instruction and demonstration, recipe, and all ingredients except scents. Pre-registration is required Please check out our workshops page for more information, times and other workshops offered. http://www.cuardach.ca/workshops

Tea Time in the Garden, 5th Annual Fundraiser for the One World Film Festival SUNDAY JUNE 23 SUNDAY JUNE 23 2:00 2:00- -4:00PM 4:00PM 130 Renfrew Avenue 130 Renfrew Avenue (near Bronson) Sip and learn about teas from a tea expert! Sample delectable desserts! Bid in the silent auction Tickets at the door: $10 - Advance tickets: $8 For advance tickets, contact: adrijana.corluka@gmail.com or mlsromano@yahoo.ca by Saturday June 22 ORGANIZED BY ONE WORLD ARTS (PLEASE VISIT WWW.ONEWORLDARTS.CA FOR MORE INFORMATION)

Iain Reid is the author of the critically acclaimed comic memoir One Bird's Choice, which won the CBC Bookie Award for Best Nonfiction Book of the year and was published internationally. Join Iain Reid as he reads his new book, Truth About Luck. In this memoir Reid accompanies his grandmother on a five-day vacation – which turned out to be a “staycation” at his basement apartment in Kingston. Told with subtlety, humour, and heart, this delightful memoir reflects on family connections; how we experience adversity, the passage of time, and aging; and what it truly means to feel lucky. All are welcome to attend. Registration. Hazeldean Library 50 Castlefrank Road Monday June 24, 2013 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

WHEN: Monday 24 June 2013, from 7PM to 8PM WHERE: Suite 900 – 275 Slater Street, Downtown Ottawa. WHAT: Introduction to the JobJoy approach to career transition–how to identify and define your Key Success Factors, and create your right work or your right business. HOW: Call 613-563-0584 to register. Bring a friend or tell a friend!

The production and consumption of energy have social, economic, and environmental implications that are influenced by available resources and the choices we make. In this interactive new exhibition, plug in to practical tips to reduce energy consumption, and pledge your action to better conserve energy. Produce you own electricity with the Museum's human hamster wheel, and interact with a map of Canada where major sources of energy are produced. You’ll be shocked to discover that one producer of energy is the Museum’s electric eel. Contribute to a country-wide discussion on energy production and consumption in Canada and their effects on the environment and on our quality of life at energy.technomuses.ca

Give your child a birthday to remember! Fun, action-packed and exciting, Sportball can run your child’s birthday party at an indoor or outdoor location of your choice! Sportball birthday parties are the perfect way to entertain your child and their friends in high-energy sports and activities. Our coaches will run your party, encouraging and fostering the participation of all children in non-competitive sports and games. Parties are generally 1, 1.5 or 2 hours in length, and conclude with a traditional birthday party celebration. It’s fun for the kids, and easy on moms and dads. Kids will have to catch their breath before they blow out the candles! There’s no minimum number of kids required. Printable email versions of invitations are available. To book a party or for more information call 1-877-678-5437 or e-mail ottawa@sportball.ca.

In the Money is a travelling exhibition produced by the Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada exploring the science behind bank notes - from ancient Chinese paper to present day polymer. FREE. 613-782-8914.

Join the Currency Museum as we bid a CENTimental farewell to the many years of Canadian pennydom. Our exhibit showcases important moments in the history of the one cent coin. It also features the last penny ever minted, struck by the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance on 4 May 2012. FREE. 245 Sparks Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9 613-782-8914 museum-musee@bankofcanada.ca Hours Tues - Sat: 10:30 to 17:00 Sun: 13:00 to 17:00 (open Mondays from May 1 to October 1)

Keep traditional, community dance alive! Coming January 2013!! New to Ottawa: an intergenerational dance gathering - for homeschooling folks, retired folks, and any other folks in Ottawa that want to dance during the day. Open to people of all ages. No previous folk dance experience necessary, only the willingness to learn in a supportive, respectful, and accepting environment. And expect to have FUN! Location: Champlain Park Field House ; Carleton Avenue between Clearview Avenue and Pontiac Street, off Island Park Drive When: starting Thursday January 17, 2013, and every two weeks for 6 week sessions; to be repeated as much as folks want to dance! Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon What: Joyful community dance. We will learn traditional community dances of Canada and the U.S., Eastern and Western Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. And from Iceland to India! Check website for registration information.

The Arctic is a beautiful but harsh environment. Surprisingly, a variety of plant life grows there. Through large scans of selected specimens, you will see an impressive array of these delicate northern beauties in the Flora of the Canadian Arctic. Half of these specimens were collected 100 years ago by members of the ambitious Canadian Arctic Expedition. The others were collected on recent trips by scientists from the Canadian Museum of Nature. These plants are preserved in the museum’s National Herbarium of Canada. Come discover our Arctic botanical treasures, past and present, in this unique exhibition. Included with museum admission. Address: 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa. http://nature.ca/arctic

What is the Spirit of Karate? In today’s world most people don't see the connection between Spirituality and Martial Arts. In truth, Martial Arts is rooted in a very ancient spiritual practice. Many Human codes of conduct stem from Warrior traditions such as the Knightly Code of Chivalry or the Samurai Code of Bushido. Spiritual Karate teaches us to explore the Warrior within, a human element we draw on daily with little or no understanding. Sensei Rick teaches the Art of the Warrior using the Body, Mind and Spirit. Cost: $96.00 per person for the 8-week series, Drop-In for $15.00, or use your PranaShanti Class Card. All ages welcome.

Start Date: 6/29/2013 From: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Prana Flow classes are breath inspired journeys that offer a complete spectrum (ha-tha) of rhythms from meditative and rejuvenating to the challenging and empowering. The wave of a class is created through cycles of effective and creative sequences (vinyasas) linked together through the breathwave. Every class is well-rounded: following the mandala of the body and asanas - to create whole body transformation of strength and fluidity, circulation and centering. Saturdays this Summer: June1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10 and August 24. More details here: http://shivarea.com/prana-flow-ritual-of-a-class

Tally-Ho wagon rides July and August Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the Central Experimental Farm. Wednesday to Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weather permitting ($). Les promenades Tally-Ho Juillet et aout Venez faire une promenade en chariot dans la Ferme Expérimentale Centrale. Du mercredi au dimanche, de 11 h à 14 h, si les conditions météorologiques le permettent ($). Rabbit Care 9:30 a.m Meet a rabbit and learn about how to care for them. Soins des lapins : Laissez un guide du Musée vous présenter un lapin et vous expliquer comment nous en prenons soin. Windmill: Wind at Work 11:30 a.m Windmills - Wind at work: Come see one of the oldest forms of renewable energy in action! With the help of many interactives, discover as well how modern farms use this wind energy produced by windmills. Les moulins à vent : Le vent à l'œuvre : Venez voir une des plus anciennes formes d’énergie renouvelable à l’œuvre ! À l’aide de nombreux interactifs, découvrez également comment les fermes modernes utilisent cette énergie éolienne que nous procurent les moulins à vent. Buzz about Honeybees 12:00 p.m Discover the essential role bees play in the pollination of many Canadian food crops while exploring the beekeeper’s work at keeping the colony healthy. Tout sur les abeilles : Constatez le rôle essentiel que les abeilles jouent dans la pollinisation de plusieurs cultures vivrières canadiennes, tout en examinant le travail des apiculteurs pour garder la colonie en santé. Cow Washing or Care 1:00 p.m Cow Washing or Care: Daily animal care is a must at the Canada Agriculture Museum. Watch as a Museum Guide grooms a dairy cow or gives her a shower. Lavage ou soins d'une vache : Les soins journaliers aux animaux sont une attraction au Musée de l’agriculture du Canada. Observez un guide du Musée panser une vache laitière ou lui donner une douche. Ice Cream Making 2:00 p.m Try your hand at an old-fashioned manual ice cream maker, and taste your own yummy creation. Régalez-vous avec la crème glacée que vous aurez fabriquée à la manière du bon vieux temps, dans une sorbetière manuelle. Meet the Chickens 3:00 p.m Enjoy an up-close and personal encounter with one of the Museum’s hens or roosters and learn more about the products we can get from them. Face-à-face avec les poules : Voyez de près les poules et les coqs du Musée et vivez une rencontre personnelle avec ces animaux de basse-cour tout en apprenant ce qu’on peut en tirer. Afternoon Milking 4:00 p.m See how Museum staff milk the dairy herd by machine each afternoon and learn where the milk goes once it leaves the cow. Voyez comment les employés du Musée font la traite automatisée du troupeau laitier chaque après-midi, et apprenez où va le lait une fois sorti de la vache.

Summertime Fun Savings is BACK! Buy a 10 or 20 Class Package between June 15 and July 31 and practice Yoga in the month of August for FREE! Purchase a 10 Class Package and receive 5 FREE classes to be used between August 1st and 31st, 2013. Purchase a 20 Class Package and receive 10 FREE classes to be used between August 1st and 31st, 2013. Class Packages are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. The August Free classes must be used between August 1st and August 31st, 2013 and are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Location: Confederation Park / NAC Website: www.ottawajazzfestival.com Phone: 613-241-2633 TD Ottawa Jazz Festival is the premier music event to take place in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Entering its 33rd consecutive programming year, the Festival boasts the biggest loyal audience of any event in Eastern Ontario. It has presented some of the most dynamic jazz artists on the scene, from the traditional to the avant-garde, such as Herbie Hancock, Salif Keita, Dave Brubeck, Roy Haynes, Toots Thielemans, Branford Marsalis, Béla Fleck, Kenny Werner, Stanley Jordan, Sonny Rollins, Terence Blanchard, Diana Krall, D.D. Jackson, Maynard Ferguson, and John Mayall, to name only a few.

Booze! Sex! Hockey! Shaving! What does it take to Be A Man? A series of powerful vignettes that explore every possible dynamic of the fouler sex. Thought-provoking, compelling and hilarious, Be A Man is an unapologetic celebration of manhood. “Fearless, balls-out theatre that demands to be seen” CBC. This Touring production is coming to the Ottawa Fringe festival! The show will take place at Arts Court Theatre. www.ribbitrepublic.com

Booze! Sex! Hockey! Shaving! What does it take to Be A Man? A series of powerful vignettes that explore every possible dynamic of the fouler sex. Thought-provoking, compelling and hilarious, Be A Man is an unapologetic celebration of manhood. “Fearless, balls-out theatre that demands to be seen” CBC. This Touring production is coming to the Ottawa Fringe festival! The show will take place at Arts Court Theatre. www.ribbitrepublic.com

Site-specific theatre from the team that brought you Roller Derby Saved My Soul. Finally enjoying a day for herself, Sandra's down time is interrupted by the impromptu arrival of her sister, Dolores. Please note that this production will be presented in French. Presentation Dates & Times: Thursday, June 20 - 7:00 PM Thursday, June 20 - 9:30 PM Friday, June 21 - 7:00 PM Friday, June 21 - 9:30 PM Saturday, June 22 - 3:00 PM Saturday, June 22 - 7:00 PM Saturday, June 22 - 9:30 PM Sunday, June 23 - 9:30 PM Monday, June 24 - 9:30 PM Tuesday, June 25 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 26 - 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 26 - 9:30 PM Thursday, June 27 - 7:00 PM Thursday, June 27 - 9:30 PM Friday, June 28 - 7:00 PM Friday, June 28 - 9:30 PM Saturday, June 29 - 3:00 PM Saturday, June 29 - 5:30 PM Saturday, June 29 - 8:30 PM

The moon has always been an integral part of our lives. Whether it is celebrating a festival or starting an auspicious task, or meditating, we consider the movements of the moon. The moon represents our human self and the full moon in particular symbolizes the state of wholeness that human being attains at full self-realization. Enjoy this special class that calls upon the powerful energy of the full moon. We will learn the astrology for the Full Moon and do a short yoga set (kriya) and meditation that taps into the qualities of the full moon energy. Our class concludes with a deep relaxation with the healing sounds of the Gong and Crystal Singing Bowls!

What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket/shawl & show up early! Complimentary homemade organic cookies and a warming cup of Yogi Tea served after class. All ages and abilities welcome! Cost: $15.00 per person Drop In Fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.

Forrest Yoga teaches you to go deeper to find your truth, and encourages you to take these gifts you have earned beyond the mat and into the rest of your life.

Experience Louise's monthly workshops to honor and celebrate the beauty of life and the power of Spirit. The class is an inspiring yoga practice that builds flexibility, intelligence and strength while helping deepen the relationship with your authentic self. Accessing your intuition - the voice of your Spirit - builds personal strength and ushers integrity into your daily interactions.

Challenge yourself to heal, grow and welcome your Spirit home.

Cost: $15.00 Drop-In fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

Our next Comic Jam occurs quite close to the Summer Solstice, so thought I would take advantage of it to celebrate! Come out and draw solstice and summer related things... Build a Wicker Man out of toothpicks! Let your creativity and imagination run wild. Wednesday June 26th, 2013, 7:00pm - 9:30pm, Shanghai Restaurant, 651 Somerset St W, Ottawa ON K1R 5K3. Event cost: free, materials provided. Artwork is collected at the end of the evg, scanned and posted to the Jam site. The Jam repeats the last Wednesday of the month, except December. New members welcome! Contact: Suzanne ottawacomicjam (at) gmail (dot) com

Anjara Boicel, Manager of National Bank will educate families with easy tips to manage money. Learn the strategies to discuss "Money" as a family and teach your children about budgetting, savings and controlled spending. All are welcome to attend this session. Registration. Hazeldean Library, 50 Castlefrank Road, Thursday June 27, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Calabogie Country Music Festival will feature one of Eastern Ontario's BEST country music lineups. In addition there will be vendors, food, beer garden, and of course everyone's favorite feature - mountainside camping available all weekend long. Those who attend the sister festival, Calabogie Blues & Ribfest will know the feeling of community that comes with Calabogie Music Festivals. Family friendly environment, with something for everyone!

Friday, June 28, 2013 7:00pm until 11:00pm For the first time in Cornwall and the Port Theater IRON WHAT... A tribute to metal legends Iron Maiden with Special Guests Ponderous Chain and more this you don't wanna miss this for sure... FROM Montreal... THE BAND STARTED IN 1990.. OVER 600 SHOWS ... ALSO WE HAD Steve Harris... Janick Gers n Nicko MC BRAIN ON STAGE WITH US IN 1991 AND 1996 IN MTL. Tickets and Ticket Locations and more info Will be Available soon... Advanced Tickets $15.00 Day Of The Show And At The Door $20.00 This is an all ages licensed event with proper id 19+ for the bar...

Take Action with More Confidence! Anxiety is something that every normal person experiences at some point in his or her life, and I will explain to you why this is. Having worked with women and men with anxiety for many years, how to overcome it has become very apparent, and I would like to give you some of the same insights which have been helping my clients to lessen or eliminate their anxiety. Facilitator: Christine Vestervelt, Only experienced professional female Psychotherapist, Counsellor, & Life Coach in Ottawa with M.A. (Psychology) & M.A. (Individual & Couples Counselling) Friday June 28, 2013: 7:30-9:00pm *Check-in begins at 7:10pm Location: BRIGHTER VISTAS COUNSELLING SERVICES 4467 Farmer’s Way, Ottawa, K0A 1K0 www.brightervistas.com Free parking available onsite or on the street Cost: Only $25 (HST included), reimbursement forms available if you have insurance benefits covering psychological services Payment at check-in by Cash, Visa, or MasterCard only *At each workshop there will be a door prize of 30 min. free counselling/coaching Reservations (questions): -cvestervelt@brightervistas.com -613-837-9877 -Please include your name, contact information, name of insurance company (if using coverage), and which event you’d like to attend. -Bring along friends, colleagues, family members...!

by Andrie Nel and Sydney Miller at The Gladstone Theatre (Ottawa) Sometimes it’s [not?] best to keep your thoughts to yourselves. Choosing when to keep your thoughts private and when they should be shared is a tricky business. Some are silly, some are counter-productive, and some are downright dangerous. This play is a departure from JKT's standard family entertainment. Among humorous threads, this dramedy takes an honest look at the issue of teen suicide. Not suitable for children under 13 years old.

Soft cover copies will be available at Salem Store House (1558 Merivale Rd, Nepean) for $35.00. Meet author/ photo opportunity and have your book signed. June 29 at 11:30 am- 4:30 pm.

July 1 - Canada Day Run Jacques Cartier Park, Gatineau 8a.m. start FREE 1K walk/run for kids Special rates for group of 5 Contact gameoflifeottawa@commonwealthgames.ca for more details

Come one, come all! Canada Day will be the museum’s last day before we pack up to take this show on the road! Drop by for some circus style fun and entertainment and see the museum before it closes for renovation. Be sure to catch: •12:00 to 16:00 – Roving Pocket Magic: Our magician will surprise and delight people of all ages with magic tricks to be performed throughout the museum. •13:00 to 15:00 – Balloon Sculptors: Our two balloon sculptors will be turning and twisting regular balloons into almost anything you can imagine! •Ice Cream! – Come on in and get some while it lasts. All Day events: •Games, crafts, and prizes. The fun starts at 10:30 and continues all day long! FREE!! 245 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0G9 613-782-8914 museum-musee@bankofcanada.ca

Gatineau, QC – Hot Wheels® is revved up and accelerating cross-country again this summer with the 2013 Hot Wheels® Road Trip. With more than 50 stops across Canada, kids and Hot Wheels® fans will get an introduction to the latest Hot Wheels® toys and have a chance to win some fantastic prizes. WHEN: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Canada Day Festival Jacques-Cartier Park 350 Rue Laurier Gatineau, QC

This class is divided up into a yin and yang session. The first part will follow the techniques of a Yoga Tune Up® using Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls. The Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls provide targeted self-massage trigger point therapy by using specially designed high grip rubber balls and focused movement routines that help penetrate through layers of skin and muscle to massage deeply into your high tension areas.

We will then flow in a traditional Hatha practice with fluid yoga postures - A mind-body experience involving controlled breathing and postures that add strength and flexibility to benefit us in our daily lives.

Yoga Tune Up® is a head-to-toe health and fitness system combining Yoga, Calisthenics, Corrective Exercise and Body Therapy in a way that heals damaged muscle tissue, increases overall strength, and bolsters the immune system developed and created by internationally renowned yoga instructor, Jill Miller.

Its restorative techniques create balance and flexibility in the body, while relieving painful injuries, improving coordination, and reducing stress. Yoga Tune Up® brings a practical yoga philosophy into the nuts and bolts of healthy movement, challenging the body from every conceivable angle until breakthroughs occur – literally changing the nature of the tissues in the area being addressed - helping to create lasting structural change!

Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls will be available for students to use during the class and are also for sale in the PranaShanti boutique. You'll love this so much you'll want a set for your self to practice at home!

Cost: Drop-in fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card. All levels welcome!

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

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Interested in deepening your yoga practice on and off the mat? Interested in taking your experience to the next level by becoming a Yoga Teacher?

PranaShanti Yoga Centre offers internationally recognized Yoga Teacher Training programs in Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. We are an approved 200-hour Registered Yoga School (RYS) through Yoga Alliance.

To find out more about our upcoming Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, please join us for the Open House. Meet the Teacher Trainers, learn about our program and ask questions.

Cost: Free

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

A day of change and transformation with Professional Spiritual Teacher Jennifer Clark & Associates on Saturday, July 6th at the Palais de Congres in Hull, QC just across the Portage bridge minutes from downtown Ottawa. Participants will learn over 10 different healing processes to help them move through fear, anger, anxiety, doubt, confusion, mistrust, abandonment, betrayal and persecution to create more happiness, health, love and abundance in their lives. $105 not incl taxes includes coffee/tea/juices during afternoon break plus gift bag and a chance to win over $1000 in door prizes.

Purple Martin banding will take place at the Nepean Sailing Club (Dick Bell Park) on 6th and 13th July 9:00AM. Easy parking available. Children of all ages welcome.

My Mini City July 8 to 12, 2013 Create a miniature model of a fantastic city. Campers will dream up a city through the creation of its many components; invent a hidden world under the city; construct buildings and structures; and sculpt the landscape. Visiting artists will lead children in specialized workshops. 613-233-8699, ext. 228 or public@ottawaartgallery.ca

Join us for a Double Gong experience. Two Gongs Played at the same time!

"All prosperity begins in the mind and is dependent only upon the full use of our creative imagination." Ruth Ross

Every New Moon, we have the opportunity to manifest a new beginning and when we come together with such an intention our efforts are enhanced. The first half of our class will include an overview of the lunar astrology followed by a meditation for realising opportunities, openness and prosperity. The second half of our class will be a deep relaxation surrounded by the sounds and vibration of two Gongs.

What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket/shawl & show up early! Complimentary homemade organic cookies and a warming cup of Yogi Tea served after class.

No previous yoga or meditation experience necessary. Everyone welcome!

Cost: Drop In Fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card.

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

Learn the phys­i­cal, emo­tional, men­tal & spir­i­tual mes­sages hid­den within your body! Most peo­ple are so stressed out, worn down, over­worked and over­whelmed that they won­der how they will make it through their day. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Your body is in con­stant com­mu­ni­ca­tion with you but how aware of this are you? Find out how your body adapts to stress and how it releases ten­sion so you can live the life of your dreams! In this 60 Minute Work­shop with Dr. Amanda Chan, you’ll learn: How stress cre­ates your body’s postures; What pain means about you and your life; How to con­nect and release ten­sion so you can enjoy the life of your dreams. DATE: July 9th, 2013 TIME: 6:30pm-7:30pm LOCATION: Hamp­ton Well­ness Centre.

Time: Saturday 9:00 to 22:00 & Sunday 9:00 to 17:00 Location: Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON, K0C 1X0 You're invited to take part in a spectacular weekend reliving these momentous times near Upper Canada Village on July 13 & 14, 2013. Over 500 living history re-enactors representing naval, artillery, band and infantry units from across Canada and the US will converge on the Crysler's Farm Battlefield Memorial grounds to take part in 3 battle re-enactments, a regency ball, and historically accurate portrayals of crafts, sports, military, merchants and civilian life of the War of 1812-1815 period. Go to http://www.cryslersfarm.com or call 1-800-437-2233 for more information and follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CryslersFarm.

Prana Flow as taught by internationally recognised Yoga Teacher/Activist Shiva Rea are breath inspired journeys that offer a complete spectrum (ha-tha) of rhythms from meditative and rejuvenating to the challenging and empowering.

The wave of a class is created through cycles of effective and creative sequences (vinyasas) linked together through the breathwave.

Every class is well-rounded: following the mandala of the body and asanas - to create whole body transformation of strength and fluidity, circulation and centering.

More details here: http://www.shivarea.com/prana-flow-ritual-of-a-class

Cost: Drop-in fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card. All levels welcome!

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

Purple Martin banding will take place at the Nepean Sailing Club (Dick Bell Park) on 13th July 9:00AM. Easy parking available. Children of all ages welcome.

This class is divided up into a yin and yang session. The first part will follow the techniques of a Yoga Tune Up® using Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls. The Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls provide targeted self-massage trigger point therapy by using specially designed high grip rubber balls and focused movement routines that help penetrate through layers of skin and muscle to massage deeply into your high tension areas.

We will then flow in a traditional Hatha practice with fluid yoga postures - A mind-body experience involving controlled breathing and postures that add strength and flexibility to benefit us in our daily lives.

Cost: Drop-in fee or use your PranaShanti Class Card. All levels welcome!

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

If you've never tried Kundalini Yoga, this workshop is for you!
Don't know your tattva from your nadi, this workshop is for you!

During this class we will do a short introductory Kundalini Yoga set which includes yoga postures, breath techniques and a meditation. There will be lots of time for questions and discussion.

Leave with a good level of understanding of how to proceed with your Kundalini Yoga practice. Dress in comfortable clothing and bring your sense of humour.

Cost: $40.00 per person and includes a yoga mat rental for the workshop, a PranaShanti tote bag, and 2 free class passes (expires 30 days from date of workshop). Included in the 2 free classes are 2 additional yoga mat rentals and an Introductory Kundalini Yoga Booklet for you to take home.

Please note this Workshop is available one time only per student.

Visit www.pranashanti.com or call 613-761-9642 (YOGA) for more information.

Using Overdrive and Zinio, learn how to access and use the library's digital collection of magazines and books. Nepean Centrepointe Branch Library. 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please register by using an Ottawa Public Library card at biblioottawalibrary.ca (under programs) or by callin 613-580-2710.