Two separate events will be held, on Monday, February 8th and Thursday, February 11th, both at Raw Sugar Café at 692 Somerset Street West. Doors open at 7:00 pm and dating starts at 7:30 pm sharp. The age range for these events is 25 – 40. How it works: There will be 30 participants each night, or 15 separate “dates”. Dates will last for six minutes, with one minute to record your interest after each date, and with a 15-minute break halfway through the evening. At the end of the night, turn in your form, and Ecology Ottawa will contact you with your matches the next day! To preregister for this event, please email info@ecologyottawa.ca by February 3rd. The cost of the evening is $20 and can be paid through PayPal on our website (www.ecologyottawa.ca and click on the “donate” tab) or by cash or cheque either at the event or sent to our office. Once you’ve registered, we will send you payment details. When you preregister, make sure you include your name and the date you will be attending (or both evenings!). For more information, you can send an email to info@ecologyottawa.ca or call Sabrina at (613) 860-5353. Please note: This is the first time we have tried an event like this and have therefore decided to keep it limited in size and scope in terms of demographics and orientation. If you are in a different age range or LGBTQ and are looking for your carbon-neutral connection, we would love to hear from you! If there is sufficient interest will gladly host more green speed dating events.

Primarily geared towards current students studying nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, this course is open to the public. Wednesday March 3rd 6pm – 9pm $25 CSNN Ottawa 1510 Merivale Rd., Suite 4 Ottawa, ON K2G 3J6 Agenda: • What is the difference between a blog and a website? • Which one should I have? • How do I get started? • For the more advanced user ◦ registering a domain name ◦ why pay for hosting • tracking your traffic with Google Analytics • CSNN WordPress package • this is a optional hands on course – bring your laptop if you desire, credit card to register domain names Please note that fee is non refundable unless course is cancelled by instructor. Signup: • Cost is $25 in advance; $35 after March 1 • payable by cash or cheque (payable to Darlene Moore) by March 1 to front desk of CSNN; ◦ you can also pay by PayPal if you contact darlene@drivetraffic.ca • payment must be received at CSNN two working days before the course runs

The Centre for Security and Defence Studies (CSDS) of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, in cooperation with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Prevention of Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity, and the Will to Intervene (W2I) Project of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, Concordia University, invite you to A presentation by Michael C. Pryce Founder and President, COA Consultants and COA Non-Profit "Mass Atrocity Prevention Planning" With comments by Paul Dewar, M.P., Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity, and Kyle Matthews, Lead Researcher, Will to Intervene project at the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, Concordia University. Michael Pryce is a specialist on military planning and conflict resolution. He is the founder and President of COA Consultants and COA Non-Profit, both organizations dedicated to developing pragmatic planning tools to prevent or intervene in a mass atrocity. From 2007-2009, Mr. Pryce was a professor of conflict resolution at the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI) of the US Army War College, and Director of the Mass Atrocity Response Operations (MARO) Project, a partnership between PKSOI and the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Wednesday, 10 February 2010 12:30-2:00 Senate Room, 6th floor, Robertson Hall Carleton University Complementary light sandwich lunch provided. RSVP requested by Monday, 8 February to to csdsevents@carleton.ca or call 613.520.2600 ext. 6671 Public parking is available in Parking Garage P9, adjacent to Robertson Hall.

YES+ is an official program of the Art of Living Foundation and is designed to give young professionals an energy boost, deep relaxation, and tools to lead with success. Whether happy and relaxed or stressed and in need of a shift, YES+ leaves participants lighter and ready to face the challenges of launching one’s future with greater clarity and ease. Core components of the program: • Sudarshan Kriya: A rhythmic breathing process that clears the mind and enhances creativity • Yoga to strengthen and energize the body and increase stamina • Breathing techniques that provide deep relaxation and an increased sense of well-being • Interactive processes that are fun and provide wisdom for dealing with unpleasant situations at work/life • Ancient techniques that enhance focus and concentration • A 30-minute daily breathing and meditation practice upon completion of the program Commonly reported benefits of YES+ include increased energy, more focus and a peaceful state of mind, less doubt and anxiety, improved interpersonal and time-management skills, better health and increased self-confidence. YES+ is taught by trained instructors of the Art of Living Foundation, an international non-profit non-governmental organization. Founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar more than 25 years go, the Art of Living has special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations and has reached more than 25 million people in over 140 countries globally. For more information please visit www.artofliving.ca and see the program details below. The Art of Living center is located at 106-2 Rue Principale in Aylmer , QC . 613-728-1633 www.artofliving.ca YES+ PROGRAM DETAILS: Dates February 9th-14th, 2010 Registration $300 Schedule Tuesday - Friday: 6:00pm - 10pm Saturday, Sunday: 10am - 4pm *participation in all six sessions is required

Obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) in this three-session course offered by the Ottawa Power and Sail Squadron. Introduction to safety and navigation. Must attend all 3 sessions. Registration fee: Adults $50. and students $45. Register online at: www.cps-ottawa.com Wednesdays, Feb 10, 17, 24, 6:30 p.m. (2 hrs.) Location: Alta Vista Library, 2516 Alta Vista Dr.

February 10, 2010 8 pm Centrepointe Theatre Best known these days for "CORNER GAS", his highly successful collaboration with CTV, Brent Butt's style, which he refers to as "coffee shop humour", is comfortable and relaxed. Brent's career has continued to build momentum over the years. From doing Television Specials on every network in Canada to sold-out concert shows in theatres across the country, Brent is regarded today as one of Canada's favourite funnymen. For more information, please visit www.centrepointetheatre.com

Paparazzi Original Couture (1440 Wellington St. W) is hosting Ottawa's Premier 'Faces, Finance, and Fashion Fundraiser' on Feb 11, 2010 from 7PM to 9:30PM. This incredibly fun, informative evening features a sneak peek Fashion Show that will highlight some of Paparazzi's 2010 fabulous finds, as well as presentations from specialists on non-surgical facial rejuvenation options and investment banking. A raffle/auction will add to the fun. Tickets are $10 in advance. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the One Boy One Van Foundation. Please contact Kathleen Ladelpha at 613-277-7075 for more information and tickets. www.paparazzicouture.com; www.oneboyonevan.ca.

Two separate events will be held, on Monday, February 8th and Thursday, February 11th, both at Raw Sugar Café at 692 Somerset Street West. Doors open at 7:00 pm and dating starts at 7:30 pm sharp. The age range for these events is 25 – 40. How it works: There will be 30 participants each night, or 15 separate “dates”. Dates will last for six minutes, with one minute to record your interest after each date, and with a 15-minute break halfway through the evening. At the end of the night, turn in your form, and Ecology Ottawa will contact you with your matches the next day! To preregister for this event, please email info@ecologyottawa.ca by February 3rd. The cost of the evening is $20 and can be paid through PayPal on our website (www.ecologyottawa.ca and click on the “donate” tab) or by cash or cheque either at the event or sent to our office. Once you’ve registered, we will send you payment details. When you preregister, make sure you include your name and the date you will be attending (or both evenings!). For more information, you can send an email to info@ecologyottawa.ca or call Sabrina at (613) 860-5353. Please note: This is the first time we have tried an event like this and have therefore decided to keep it limited in size and scope in terms of demographics and orientation. If you are in a different age range or LGBTQ and are looking for your carbon-neutral connection, we would love to hear from you! If there is sufficient interest will gladly host more green speed dating events.

The Graduating fourth year students in the University of Ottawa Visual Art program will be holding an art auction in support of their graduation show which will take place April 23... The annual, much-anticipated auction of original works will be held: ****Thursday February 11, 2010 from 7-11pm at Club SAW, located in the historic SAW Gallery space in downtown Ottawa.**** Smaller finished works, including photography prints, paintings, drawings and small sculptures will be available for sale. Contributors to the show include fresh, up-and-coming talent from the BFA program, emerging artists in the MFA program, as well as established Professors of Visual Art. Come join us for an evening of stunning original art while enjoying refreshments and chatting with the artists in attendance. The Ottawa U students spend the entire year working hard in preparation for their graduation show and the pieces available in the art auction will be a stellar preview of the exciting work being produced. Raffle door prize tickets will be sold both in advance and during the event. The cost of tickets is $4 individually or $10 for three tickets. The raffle draw will occur at 11pm on February 11th. About the Grad Show: As the only Visual Arts Program of its kind in Ottawa, the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Ottawa plays a crucial role in the education and development of young artists in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, many of whom have gone on to exhibit their art and win awards for their work within the region, as well as nationally and internationally. This year we have launched a website for the Graduating Students, along with setting in motion a variety of fundraising endeavors which will help to fund the transformation of the building. It is our hope that this year we are able to provide students with a venue to exhibit their work which surpasses past years, along with providing a limited edition catalog print of the show. Over the years the Graduating Students Exhibition has come to be known as the “Grad Show”, and we have a great reputation for creating new and exciting artwork. visit our website at www.uottawagradshow.com

During Black History Month, the Canada Science and Technology Museum celebrates African-Canadian inventors and innovators. Explore the International African Inventors Museum—a travelling display that highlights the contributions that Africans have made to society throughout the world. Meet role models and scientists from Ottawa’s Black community, and take part in interactive presentations.

JourneyDance is a groovy celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, JourneyDance reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Your mind becomes clear, free and positive, and your body feels supple, energized, and powerful. Practiced barefoot to inspiring world music, your dance is an empowering journey of transformation. With February upon us and Valentine's Day approaching, my focus for the dancing will be on falling in love...with yourself. Our dance will be a moving love song to ourselves. Let us embrace our bodies and our lives just as we are. We will explore the softer, flowing elements of our nature, get sassy & celebrate with one another, then fall back and lean into our own loving embrace.

For more information visit: http://www.fun.faniente.ca The four-course Amore menu at the Main Street Cellar on Friday February 12th ($49.00 + taxes and gratuity) is sure to please. Give Paul or Kim from Main Street Cellar a call at 613-692-2675 to make your reservation. If you mention that Fa Niente sent you when you make your reservation, you will be treated to a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. A little while ago we discovered a wonderful wine bar in Ottawa's south end. The Main Street Cellar opened in 2009 and has rapidly become one of Ottawa's best hidden gems. They have designed a special menu for Valentine's Day weekend. It looks so good that we couldn't wait to tell you about it and give you a chance to make a reservation while there are still tables available. Saturday, February 13th is already sold out, but there are still tables available for Friday, February 12th. We have made our reservation for Friday already because the menu is way too tempting to miss. The four-course Amore menu at the Main Street Cellar for Friday the 12th of February offers: A choice of: Shrimp bisque or Arugula salad with fig, prosciutto and freshly shaved parmesan in balsamic vinaigrette followed by Pan seared scallop with avocado cream and a black bean and chipotle salsa or Wild mushroom ragout in a truffle infused puff pastry and basil pesto followed by Pan seared sea bass in a miso marinate, served on a bed of stir fried soba noodles with green tea and vegetables in a shitake broth or Peppercorn crusted filet mignon with a gorgonzola demi glaze, accompanied with honey glazed carrots and roasted leek and celeriac puree and finished with Warm chocolate fondue with strawberries, melon, raspberries and banana. $49.00 (+ taxes and gratuity) The Main Street Cellar is at 5561 Manotick Main St., Manotick, only 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Their Web site is: www.mainstreetcellar.ca. For more information visit: http://www.fun.faniente.ca WANT ON OUR GUEST LIST: http://faniente.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8e588d65b4a7a87ab50b32853&id=0fa7f2439b

For more information, visit http://fun.faniente.ca WANT ON OUR GUEST LIST: http://faniente.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8e588d65b4a7a87ab50b32853&id=0fa7f2439b Romantic Sightseeing Flight over Ottawa ($177.56 + tax). Book your Romantic Flight at the Fa Niente Web store: http://fun.faniente.ca, and we will call you to set up your flight time. This special sightseeing flight over Ottawa can be enjoyed by two or even three people. Your personalized tour will last about 1 hour; 45 minutes of it will be spent enjoying Ottawa’s cityscape from the sky. The flightpath is customizable and your personal pilot should even be able to take you right over your home. We took a night flight last year and it was the highlight of our Valentine's Day. We highly recommend choosing a night flight, you’ll see Ottawa’s cityscape in a whole new way. Flight times are first-come first-served and space is limited. All flights depart from the Ottawa International Airport and require suitable flying weather. Book your sightseeing flight at the Fa Niente Web store today http://fun.faniente.ca to be guaranteed the flight time you desire. For more information, visit http://fun.faniente.ca WANT ON OUR GUEST LIST: http://faniente.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8e588d65b4a7a87ab50b32853&id=0fa7f2439b

Event: Rink for Pink Purpose: A fundraising event for Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Date: Saturday, Feb 13th 2010 between 12:00 and 2:00 pm Location: Stittsville Community Centre, 10 Warner-Colpitts Lane, Stittsville Cost for admission is $5 where all proceeds go to Cancer Research This is an exciting opportunity to take part in an event to fight cancer in the National Capital Region. The Stittsville Rough Riders Atom A team is hosting Rink for Pink – a charity event for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. The event will start with a charity hockey game between the two local Stittsville Atom A teams and will be followed by special on-ice presentations immediately following the game, as well as a raffle and an auction event upstairs. The intent for this event is not only to raise awareness and gather funds towards the fight against cancer, but also to teach our children to give back to our community.

Montreal's Tarantella Baroque Ensemble presents music of love and loss by Monteclair, Couperin, Clerambault, and Courbois. Featuring Ruth Phillips (soprano), Andrew Pickett (counter-tenor), Rachel Jones (violin), Betsy MacMillan (viola da gamba), and Susan Toman (harpsichord). Ottawa Mennonite Church, 1830 Kilborn Ave, Ottawa, ON. Saturday February 13 at 7:30pm. Reception following. A perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day!

As we all know, great food & wine can inspire feelings of affection. Melangez invites you to The Urban Element, Ottawa’s most unique culinary venue and cooking studio, to stir up some Valentine’s Day romance, and fun, with a dynamic hands-on cooking class! Bring your partner or come with friends and make your Valentine’s Day a memorable one! Along with engaging instructions, participants will enjoy a fabulous three-course meal as a group and will leave with a shopping list of ingredients and recipes. After all, isn’t a great meal the best way to your Valentine’s heart? On the menu tonight: Curried Butternut Squash and Pear Soup with Toasted Flatbread Roasted Grain Fed Chicken Breast with “Le Coprin” Mushroom Risotto and Caramelized Onion Jus Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

The "Canticles of Asaph", composed for our own chorus, is very approachable and interesting. Reviews of other works of Dr. Piper have described her compositions as "charming, and full of delightful rhythms" with "exquisite lines". Discovering this new work with the composer herself promises to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. 10:30am-1pm. St. Matthias Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. Répétition générale pour le concert annuel, Canticles of Asaph de Deirdre Piper 10h30-13h, Église anglicane St. Matthias, 555 avenue Parkdale Info: Margaret Cook 613-733-0182 www.cammac.ca

TDH Ontario is organizing its first ever Ottawa-area fundraising event on Saturday February 13, 2010: an evening of live classical music featuring a number of talented local musicians Presented to benefit TDH Canada's aid and educational programs for impoverished, abandoned and disabled children in Vietnam, El Salvador and Honduras Where: First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave., Ottawa When: Saturday February 13, 2010, 7:00 -- 9:00 p.m. Featured Performers: Janice Mah (violin), Kevin James (viola), Peter Rapson (cello), Angela Casagrande (oboe), Catherine Donkin (piano), and Amélie Langlois (piano) Program: selections by Mozart, Ponchielli, Rossini, and Schubert Tickets: $25 each With opening remarks, including reflections on St. Valentine, by Brendan Cavanaugh, TDH Canada Secretary General This is sure to be a moving and memorable evening! To reserve your tickets now please call the TDH Ontario office 613-482-6306 or email Manon at manon@tdh.ca. Tickets will also be available at the door.

COSMOS Saxophone Quartet at Glebe-St. James United Church Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 2:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults; $10 students/seniors. • Mike Tremblay - soprano sax • Vince Rimbach - alto sax • Rene Lavoie - tenor sax • Ian Babb - baritone sax Fugues to jazz from Bach, Brubeck, Rimbach, and others. and premiering the Cosmos Saxophone Suite. vincerimbach.com/news.html www.glebestjames.ca/pdfs/concertseries.pdf Glebe-St. James United Church 650 Lyon Street South Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3Z7 phone: 236-0617

Kids can celebrate Valentine’s Day in a creative way this year! Come to Billings Estate National Historic Site on Feb. 14 from 10am to 3pm, to try your hand at traditional Valentine’s crafts. Make a homemade card using paper quilling, or work with lace while you enjoy the cozy heritage settings. Admission is $6/person, $10/pair or $15/family. The museum is located at 2100 Cabot St in Ottawa. Call 613-247-4830 to register.

Get back to nature and celebrate Valentine’s Day with the whole family at Pinhey's Point Historic Site! From 12pm to 3pm on Feb 14, enjoy a snowshoe hike around the property, learn about animal tracking, winter survival, and enjoy a toboggan ride and horse drawn sleigh ride. Warm up by the outdoor campfire with hotdogs and marshmallows. Admission is $6/person, $10/pair or $15/family. The museum is located at 270 Pinhey's Point Rd in Dunrobin. Call 613-247-4830 for more information.

When: February 14, 2010 from 2:00 'till 4:00 PM. Where: Whispers Pub on Richmond Road What: Join Leishman's Bookstore as they host a book launch for The Net Present Value of Life, a new novel by Michael Di Lauro. Please RSVP by contacting Leishman Books at (613) 722-8313, or by visiting Michael Di Lauro's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Net-Present-Value-of-Life/214682358149?ref=ts

4pm. St. Matthias Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. The "Canticles of Asaph", composed for our own chorus, is very approachable and interesting. Reviews of other works of Dr. Piper have described her compositions as "charming, and full of delightful rhythms" with "exquisite lines". Discovering this new work with the composer herself promises to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Présentation du concert annuel pour voix et orchestre, Canticles of Asaph de Deirdre Piper, 16h, Église anglicane St. Matthias, 555 avenue Parkdale Info: Margaret Cook, 613-733-0182 www.cammac.ca

Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 2:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults; $10 students/seniors. • Mike Tremblay - soprano sax • Vince Rimbach - alto sax • Rene Lavoie - tenor sax • Ian Babb - baritone sax Fugues to jazz from Bach, Brubeck, Rimbach, and others. and premiering the Cosmos Saxophone Suite. Glebe-St. James United Church 650 Lyon Street South Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3Z7 phone: 236-0617

Featuring musical entertainment (Irish valley and traditional Irish), Breakfast is for all ages, and everyone is welcome!
 COST: Adults: $5, Children $3. TIME: 10 am - NOON. Food generously donated by the:
Monterey Inn 2259 Prince of Wales Dr. Ottawa. Pancakes, Bacon, Sausages, Home Fries, Juice, Fruit, Tea/Coffee 
Live music, good food, and good company at an affordable price! 
 Info: Ann 613-225-1830. Please use Cumberland St. entrance. Shopping available from the Irish Eyes gift shop on site! St. Brigid’s Centre. Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre. 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5.

February 15, 2009 7:00 pm Annual Membership $20.00 Single $25.00 Family Top Generation Club 4373 Generation Court Ramsayville, ON Forced bulb show and competition Tulips, Hyacinth and Narcissus. Preserves show and competition, jams, jellies and relishes. Guests Welcome www.gardenontario.org/site.php/glouster

Spend some quality time with family while you explore Billings Estate National Historic Site inside and out on February 15. From 11am to 4pm, go for a snowshoe hike around the grounds or take sleigh ride. Roast hotdogs over an open fire and make old-fashioned toys inside where it’s warm. Admission is $6/person, $10/pair or $15/family. The museum is located at 2100 Cabot St in Ottawa. Call 613-247-4830 for more information.

Bring the family to the Canadian Museum of Nature on Monday, February 15 for Family Day. Kids and adults alike will love the world-class galleries featuring life-sized dinosaurs, countless fossils, amazing mammals and a huge collection of birds. The perfect outing! Located at 240 McLeod Street (corner of Metcalfe St) in Ottawa. For information on hours, admission as well as new galleries and renovated spaces opening May 22, visit nature.ca.

at the royal oak in the glebe starting at 10pm. Come check it out. We have a 200watt monitor, 13 channel mixer, 2 out speakers, house guitar, house bongos, and soon a house bass. We have a sound engineer with over 10 years experience. Every thursday for the past 8 years this open mic has been running.

Level 1 Intensive Training with Dr. Effie Chow World Renowned Qigong Grandmaster Acupuncturist and Nurse. Experience the profound benefit of the Chow Integrated Healing System and Medical Qigong. "Effie Chow is one of the strongest energy-based healer and acupuncturist I've ever met, and I have seen with my own eyes some of the remarkable results of her Qigong work..." Deepak Chopra, M.D. Level 1 Training Program is over 4 Weekends: Friday evenings, All day Saturday and Sunday) November 27-28-28, 2009 January 8-9-10, 2010 February 5-6-7, 2010 March 5-6-7, 2010 Open to the public Friday evening, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Healing Sessions. Cost for Friday night event: $15, $10 (Ottawa Chow Qigong Association Members), $20 Family. No one will be turned away from the Friday night session due to lack of money. To register for the Level 1 Training Program and/or for informtion Please contact: E-mail: Sandy@SoundCentres.com Phone: 613.368.291 (Adrienne) Dr. Effie Chow's website: www.EastWestQi.com

Imagine going out for dinner, but not knowing where you'll end up eating. To figure it out, you have to solve a series of clues which lead you around the city, challenging you to be resourceful. At the same time you’ll get to discover the city in a whole new way. That's UrbanQuest.com - part treasure hunt, part reality TV show type experience, all fun! Check out our Ottawa events. Check us out at www.urbanquest.com, or call us at 613-853-2180

Get in shape for the winter inside where it's warm! TRACEY/HALYMA - Byward Market Area classes with parking and close to the Rideau Centre. Still Room in all levels!. 172 Guigues- Routhier Community Centre - call 613 244-4470 to register or online through the City of Ottawa http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/programs/index_en.html and follow the "how to register" instructions on the sidebar. Mondays- start January 11: Level 1 - 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418031 Level 2 -7:30pm.-8:30pm. ( $86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418015 Thursdays - start January 14: Level 1 - 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $ 86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418027 Level 2+ - 7:30pm.-8:30pm.( $ 86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418008 * Level 2+, also called "creative Intermediate", will focus on more personal development as a dancer/performer General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com

Join us at the Royal Oak on the Canal (Hawthorne @ Pretoria Bridge) for an acoustic Open Mic night. 9pm - 1am. Drink and food specials! Excellent PA and sound. More info on facebook!

Time after the holidays to revisit your financial picture. It is time to balance the bill’s with tax planning, those RRSP contributions, the home renovation tax credit, and the advantage of a market upswing. This all can be very overwhelming. Come to our seminar to find out how David Kirkland can help you sift though the mess, simplify the process and increase your wealth. Who should attend? **If you have over 25,000 in invested assets, your attendance at one of these free workshops is a must. RSVP Seating is limited, please contact David Kirkland to reserve your seat.

What is Canada’s role in a world where poverty and hopelessness thrive? With this provocative question, Bridges That Unite, a bilingual traveling exhibition, invites visitors to consider Canada’s global leadership role through the lens of a remarkable 25-year partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Built on a set of common values, such as pluralism, democracy and peace, this unique partnership is replacing walls that divide the developed and developing worlds with bridges that unite us.

The Food for Health exhibition and its companion website foodforhealth.ca take a fresh look at the foods we eat and answers many of the questions Canadians have about their food choices, food safety and the role food plays in ensuring good health. Food for Health is presented nationally by the Canada Agriculture Museum and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education.

WHAT IS CANADA’S ROLE IN A WORLD WHERE POVERTY AND HOPELESSNESS THRIVE? With this provocative question, BRIDGESTHATUNITE, a bilingual traveling exhibition, invites visitors to consider Canada’s global leadership role through the lens of a remarkable 25-year partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Built on a set of common values, such as pluralism, democracy and peace, this unique partnership is replacing walls that divide the developed and developing worlds with bridges that unite us. Through the creative interplay of audio, video, text panels, bold graphics and interactive components, BRIDGESTHATUNITE challenges visitors to confront typical assumptions about what international development is and what it can achieve -- and injects evidence about Canada’s own experience into the public debate. Accompanying the exhibition is a robust programming component, including: – Lectures and panel discussions – School programs and activities for youth – Cultural events, including musical performances and film screenings Hours: Open Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00AM-5:00PM and Monday, February 15th (Family Day) Closed Mondays (see exception above). ADMISSION IS FREE Location: Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3 Date: January 28th – February 28th For more information or to book your group, visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca, contact info@bridgesthatunite.ca or call 1-800-267-2532 extension 8.

Artengine is offering a complete menu of activities that will open up new and creative uses of technology for artists and creative enthusiasts alike. Whether you are a novice or power user we are sure you will find inspiration in the Artengine lab! Jan 28: Getting Wired - an intro to electronic art with Elizabeth Mackinnon of collective (gulp) Feb 11: The Desktop Palette - software tools for artists Feb 16: Mix Master Module 8 - live video with Ryan Stec Feb 25 & 27: Visual Computing - an intro to custom programming with Michael Ashley Mar 11: The Sound of Things - concepts in art and sound with Nathan Medema of if then do Mar13: Making Sounds - an intro to production and post-production of sound Mar 27 & 28: Live Wire - an intro to custom electronics & circuit bending with Squelchbox If you would like to register or have any questions, please contact us by email or phone. Unlike the universe, space is limited in our workshop, so please register early. Phone: 613.686.1941 / Email: operations@artengine.ca

A Company of Fools (the same bunch of clowns who brought you last year's smash hit "Midwinter's Dream Tale") proudly presents "Shakespeare's Danish Play" - a hilarious re-imagining of Hamlet as you've never seen it before! Clown duo Pomme and 'Restes return with their friends for an all new adventure. Can this troupe of clowns complete Shakespeare's masterpiece? Or will the curse cause everything to spiral into madness? Starring AL Connors, Scott Florence, Cari Leslie, Margo MacDonald, Alix Sideris and directed by Andy Massingham. "Shakespeare's Danish Play" opens January 28 and runs until February 28 at The Gladstone (910 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, ON). To reserve your tickets contact The Gladstone at 613.233.4523, visit the box office from Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm (and one hour before show) or check out www.thegladstone.ca

This series offers a rare chance to talk with patent and trademarks lawyers, free of charge. All workshops at Main Library, 120 Metcalfe St., Auditorium, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Patents: Part 1 (Monday, February 1) and Part 2 (Monday, February 8): a two-part hands-on workshop for better understanding of patent preparation. Trademarks: Part 3 (Monday, February 22): a workshop for a better understanding of trademarks and domain names. Online registration www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca > Library Programs, using your Libarry membership and PIN. Call 613-580-2424 x32140 for more information.

During Black History Month, the Canada Science and Technology Museum celebrates African-Canadian inventors and innovators. Explore the International African Inventors Museum—a travelling display that highlights the contributions that Africans have made to society throughout the world. Meet role models and scientists from Ottawa’s Black community, and take part in interactive presentations.

Third Wall Theatre presents classic Shakespare with a contemporary edge. Shakespeare is on its side once again with retired WWF wrestler/CFL player and former Team 1200 on-air host Glenn Kulka in the role of "Charles the Wrestler". In creating As You Like It, Shakespeare took the most popular romance novel of his time - a real Harlequin-style bodice-ripper - and transformed it, taking us right to the heart of what it means truly to be in love and to be green. Set deep in the forest of Ardenne, where shepherds and shepherdesses moon over each other, fools and clowns muse on the nature of being - "all the world's a stage" - and banished dukes and daughters and brothers and sons come to know the meaning of love. For additional show and company information call 613-236-14225 or visit www.thirdwall.com

Qigong Master- Dr. Effie Chow visiting Ottawa from San Francisco We welcome you all to Qigong Grandmaster Chow's Friday evening Intro. and healing sessions. Dr. Effie Chow World Renowned Qigong Grandmaster Acupuncturist and Nurse and a mentor to Adam the DreamHealer. “Effie Chow is one of the strongest energy-based healer and acupuncturist I’ve ever met, and I have seen with my own eyes some of the remarkable results of her Qigong Work…” Deepak Chopra M.D. Experience the profound benefit of the Chow Integrated Healing System and Medical Qigong. When: 7:00 pm. to 9:30 pm. Friday February 5, March 5, April 30 and June 4. (4 evenings) Location: Best Western Macies Hotel, 1274 Carling Avenue, Ottawa. Cost for Friday night event: $15, $10 (Ottawa Chow Qigong Association Members), $20 Family. (No one will be turned away from the Friday night session due to lack of money). Register early, as this event will fill quickly. Limited seating and limited standing room. Email to reserve your seat for the Friday evening sessions. Reserve your seat by emailing: Sandy@SoundCentres.com Want to know more about the Work of Grandmaster Chow? Watch Dr. Chow's latest YouTubes from the December, 2009 PBS Alternative Health Series Showcasing Dr. Chow's work and the positive health effects of practicing Medical Chow Qigong. Please see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pLLY4aDbo&feature=related Want to understand how Qigong works? What Qigong exercises can do for you? How to use and direct your personal energy (Qi) to heal? Please join us from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday February 5, March 5, April 30 and June 4 for Grandmaster Chow's Medical Qigong Introduction and Healing Sessions. Qi and Blessings to you all! Sandy Stewart, MSW, RSW Founder - www.SoundCentres.com E-mail: Sandy@SoundCentres.com

CHF presents its second annual cross-country photo exhibit. What's Right With This Picture features positive images of our projects and the rural communities CHF serves. Travel the world and learn about the strength and resilience of the individuals CHF works with — from small farmers growing improved crops to earthquake survivors rebuilding their lives, from grandmothers caring for their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren to women and men raising and selling livestock. Everyone is welcome! Most events feature refreshments or music, as well as the opportunity to bid on one of our exclusive framed photographs. Ottawa Friday, February 5 – Saturday, February 13, 2010 Exhibit launch: Friday, February 5 at Atomic Rooster on 303 Bank Street Featuring live performances by Vera, Ornaments, and the Face of Jam Starting at 8:00 pm, featuring silent auction, photo exhibit and a door prize for a chance to win 2 full-day Bluesfest Passes! Photo exhibit runs Sunday, February 7 – Saturday, February 13 Xpresso Café and Bar at 102-179 George Street

February 12-21, 2010 Choose 2B Kind For The third year, Rabbi Bulka is leading Ottawa in a week of kindness. Between February 12- 21st, students, media personalities, community leaders and everyday people will be "paying kindness forward" in an effort to make Ottawa a kinder place to live. For more information or to send a kindness e-card please visit www.kindottawa.ca

A play by Shelagh Stephenson. February 16 - March 6, 2010 @ 8pm - Sunday Matinee - February 28 @ 2pm. Three sisters come together before their mother's funeral, each haunted by their own demons. All their hidden lies and self-betrayals are about to reach the surface as they realize they each have different memories of the same events. Rated 14A - must be accompanied by an adult.

You are invited to be part of the upcoming Café Scientifique titled “The Human Genome Project Ten Years Later: Has the Promise Been Realized? It will be held on Tuesday February 16th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Heart & Crown Irish Pub, ByWard Market (67 Clarence St.) Ottawa. This event aims to explore the advancements of the field of human genomics and the implications of this field on society since the historic White House announcement of the publication of the human genome at the turn of the millennium. Ten years later, what advancements have been made? How have they impacted our world, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead? If you’re interested in learning about the Human Genome Project, what research has followed from it, and how the media reports on such findings then please come and join us in a conversation about this topic. The Café has a facilitator and three experts who will engage the audience in the conversation (please see attached). The Café is very informal and begins with short talks by each of the experts about their own work and opinions about the topic. This serves as a starting point for a discussion. If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP Mark Weir at mwei2@uottawa.ca to ensure your attendance.

CIIAN’s Negotiation Primer is intended to introduce people to CIIAN’s Negotiation Aide Memoire(http://www.ciian.org/assets/forms/negotiationAideMemoire2.pdf) This handy tool contains practical and easy-to-understand ideas and guidelines for conducting better negotiations. For more info or to register see http://ciian.org/assets/forms/OnlineNegotiationTraining.pdf

February 19th, 20th and 21st, 2010: 10 am - 6 pm Ottawa Spring RV Show at Lansdowne Park Contact bigtopwishes4kids@gmail.com for more information. Big Top Wishes 4 Kids is a circus-themed booth geared towards kids fundraising for the Children's Wish Foundation in partnership with the Event Management program of Algonquin College. At the booth you can; make a donation to the Children's Wish, get a balloon animal from Silly U the clown, make a puppet, get your face painted and your hair sprayed funky colours, buy a wish wand, see some juggling tricks. On February 21st you can watch 2 puppet shows put on by world renown puppeteer Noreen Young and friends Courtesy of Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival.

A new litter has arrived! Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind requires foster families to home a puppy in training. The puppy must be welcomed as a member of the family, learning basic obedience and be introduced to a multitude of situations that will aid it in eventually becoming a working guide dog for the blind. An adult has to be home most of the day or have permission to take the dog to work with you. The foster family is responsible for training the dog obedience and socialization skills, working closely with a professional dog trainer from Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. For the volunteer, it’s much like having your own puppy, but you must add specific commands and rules which are geared towards this puppy becoming a guide dog. It’s a long-term commitment of twelve to eighteen months, having the puppy accompany you almost everywhere you go, and adapting to the fact that the dog must be given back to enter into formal training at the end of the fostering stage. A large part of the reward is the chance for the puppy you raised to graduate as a working guide dog, to provide an incredible gift to a visually impaired person, and to have the opportunity to meet the person that the guide dog is matched with. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind provides all food for the puppy and is responsible for all veterinary expenses. Attend an Information Session on February 19, March 5, or March 19, 2010. Registration is required. To register or to get more information, phone (613) 692-7777 or email cgdb@sympatico.ca . Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has been providing professionally trained guide dogs to visually impaired Canadians since 1984.

Discover Costa Rica with Gwen Williams and Jim Robertson as they take you on an audiovisual tour of this beautiful and bio-diverse country. Alta Vista Library, 2516 Alta Vista Dr. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Registration required: Online at www.biblioottawalibrary.ca or call 613-737-2837 x28

On February 20th 2010 you will enter a place where believers from any denomination and every nation are welcomed to "come as you are" and join a worship experience that exalts Jesus Christ, teaches the Bible, and offers you the opportunity to encounter and authentic experience with the one true God. The night will feature Worship Leader DAN MACAULAY, hosted by Kevin Bloodworth. This is not a church or one night event we are a movement of believers that desire to see God's glory and His fame have greater dominion in our lives and Nation's Capital. For more information log on to www.worshipthisday.ca and stay dialed in to Family Radio CHRI!

Beyond Events and the Courtyard Marriott are co-hosting a charity fundraiser for CBCF. The night will feature our very own Fantasia Diva, Yuk Yuk's comedians, pole dancing lesson, and a DJ who'll bring us back to the 80's for one night! There will be lots of door prizes such as "Best 80's dressed" and a silent auction! Proceeds will be donated to CBCF so grab your girlfriends, tease your hair and wear your hot pink leggins, and join us for a fun night out! The Courtyard Marriott also has a discounted hotel rate for anyone who wants to stay in the Byward Market! Call Wendy at 613.791.9261 for more info.

Manor Bridal Show, February 21st, 9am-3pm. Enjoy our intimate atmosphere and unique vendors while collecting valuable ideas for your upcoming wedding. Complimentary admission and door prizes including Sens tickets for one lucky groom. For more information, www.tjscakedesign.com or email Julie at johnston.julieann@gmail.com

The Diaghilev Trio Olga Rykov, violin Sonya Matoussova, cello Ioulia Blinova, piano SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21st - 6:00 PM St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church 2345 Alta Vista Dr. Please join us for our debut concert as a trio! The program consists of works by Haydn, Arensky, and Piazzola. Free admission - donations accepted

Cellist Julie Trudeau and Harpist Caroline Leonardelli perform a one hour Sunday afternoon recital. Featuring works by Faure, Bellini, Ravel, and others. This is Julie and Caroline's first public performance together. Location First Baptist Church (corner Laurier & Elgin) Ottawa. Time 3:00pm

Do you enjoy an occasional night out for some fine dining with friends and family? LiveWorkPlay, a charitable organization that supports people with intellectual disabilities, has been chosen to benefit from DUELING CHEFS 2010 at Juniper restaurant on February 22nd. Each guest will receive drinks in the lounge while enjoying canapé creations from Juniper. Your dining experience will consist of a three course tasting menu from each of the two teams. Each course is paired with showcase wine selections for the evening! The organizers will be donating $5000 to LiveWorkPlay if the event is sold out (50 people). Tickets are $135.00 (plus tax and gratuity) with all food and beverages included. Call 613-728-0220 for reservations!

Designed for working professionals, this intensive, blended program is scheduled over seven weeks and includes: * PMP-certified trainers * Tools and strategies for managing successful projects * All textbooks Delivery details: February 22 - April 9 Monday to Friday Noon - 3:00 p.m. 85 Albert Street, Suite 501 Plus five hours per day of online/independent study and group work. Program Cost: $2,617.85 Questions? Contact Garfield Cummings, School of Part-time Studies 613-727-4723 ext. 2537 or cumming@algonquincollege.com

The Canadian Museum of Nature and Canada Science and Technology Museum serve as moderators for a monthly series of science, technology or environmentally related discussions at the Fox and Feather Pub (283 Elgin Street). This is a relaxed atmosphere where all opinions are welcome. The February 23rd café will look at "the medicated approach to sex - are we never satisfied?" Description: Family, work and …in bed? Do we need to stress about performance in every aspect of life? We live in a society always looking for instant gratification and too often emphasizing high performance. In responding to society’s trends and pressures, the pharmaceutical and medical industry is fuelling our obsession with performance. In the midst of this frenzy, is our approach to sex becoming too dependant on the medical world instead of upon natural desire? Guest experts will be on hand to get the discussion rolling. Start time: 6:00 pm. Admission is free but you must pay for your food and drinks. Seating is on a first-come basis. To be on our distribution list, email programmes (at) mus-nature.ca.

The Green Party in Ottawa Centre is getting together for an informal social night at Jen Hunter's home at 6:30. We will then head out into her neighbourhood to canvas door-to-door from 7 to 8. Then it's back to Jen's to warm up again! Come on out to meet Jen and help us raise support for the Green Party in Ottawa Centre!

The Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen’s Show is the Ottawa Valley’s leading outdoor show. It features over 200 exhibitors offering the widest selection of gear, tackle and products for fishing, boating, camping and hunting. The show is tailor-made for outdoor enthusiasts and features experts in fishing and sportsmanship, daily seminars demonstrations, and family entertainment

Elmdale Public School’s BookFest is here again, an annual secondhand book sale and school-wide celebration of literacy. The public is welcome to join parents, students, and staff on Thursday, February 25th (3:45 to 8:30 pm) and Friday, February 26th (10:00 to 7:00 pm). Browse through our enormous selection and excellent prices at the book sale, cake raffle, and bake table. More than 25,000 donated books in excellent condition are conveniently arranged by category. For more information or to contribute used books, please contact elmdalebookfest@gmail.com

The art of Japanese floral design comes alive in this annual exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Each of the 50 beautiful floral arrangements is unique and symbolizes time, place and emotion. The exhibition is free with Museum admission. Bilingual family workshops are offered on Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28 at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. The workshop fee is $6 per person. To register for the workshop, contact either Marie-Ève Coupal at 819.568.6174 or Monica Thibault at 819.684.7408. Maximum number per workshop: 25 people. Visit the web site of Ikebana International (Ottawa Centennial Chapter No. 120) at www.ikebanaottawa.ca.

OTTAWA HOME & GARDEN SHOW March 25-28, 2010-02-03 Landsdowne Park Inspiration for every home project Discover inspiration for your home and garden projects at the 2010 Ottawa Home & Garden Show. With 3000 square feet of retailers, 300 exhibitors, indoor and outdoor culinary stages, the opportunity to chat one-on-one with experts, and non-stop presentations by home experts all weekend, you will find everything needed to renovate, redecorate or overhaul your home and garden. Please visit www.ottawahomeshow.com for more information or to buy tickets online.

From 7 to 9 pm on February 26, strap on your snowshoes and take an evening hike across Pinhey’s Point. While you’re there, learn about winter survival, astronomy, and how the first pioneers in the area learned to get through Ottawa’s harsh winters. A limited number of snowshoes are available upon registration - bring your own if you have them! Admission is $10 per person. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 613-247-4830 or visit ottawa.ca/museums. Pinhey's Point Historic Site is located at 270 Pinhey's Point Rd in Dunrobin.

Saturday, February 27, 2010 Where: Grand Scheme Ballroom, Brookstreet Hotel Cocktails: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (cash bar) Dining: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (themed menu) Silent Auction: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dancing: 9:00 pm - 12:00 am Complimentary underground parking Fabulous prizes for best costume, bubblegum bubble, hoola hoop and twist! Tickets $75 per person All proceeds to Brookstreets Breast Supporter's Team for The 2010 Ottawa Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers benefiting the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Learn more about The Brookstreet Breast Supporters To order your tickets, you can download a fax order form, call 613.271.3398 or email. Special guestroom rates from $99* for those who wish to stay the night Call Brookstreet at 1-888-826-2220 and quote promotional code "Flashback to 50’s and 60’s" when you book or Register online and Select "Promotional/Corporate" from the top menu and enter the following promotional code: CURE (*Rate is for one night, taxes and DMF are additional; some restrictions apply. )

Join the Canada Science and Technology Museum for a free star party where you can gaze at the night sky with telescopes and binoculars (weather permitting). Dress warmly! 7:00 p.m.

February 26, 2010 at 8:00 pm Centrepointe Theatre A Note for Note + Cut for Cut Recreation The concept behind Classic Albums Live is simple. Classic albums are faithfully recreated live on stage note for note, cut for cut by a group of highly accomplished musicians, assembled specifically for each album presentation. Supertramp were a British progressive rock band that released a series of top-selling records in the 1970s and early 1980s. This presentation recreates their highly successful Crime of The Century album.For more information, please visit www.centrepointetheatre.com

Donate $20, $30, or $40 to Haiti relief fundraiser! With a $40 donation, a breakfast at Algonquin is included. For more information, please call 819-351-7490 or 613-725-7460.

Location: Courtyard Mariott Hotel (Byward Market) Time: 10 AM-3 PM Former brides may rent a table to sell their extra wedding things (invitation kits, decorations, table numbers, etc) for $25. Admission to the event is $3. All proceeds to Team Diabetes. Wedding dress donors can donate half or the full sale amount of their previously-loved wedding dress to Team Diabetes and get a tax receipt! So, for example, if you are asking $500, then you get $250 in cash and a $250 tax receipt. Team Diabetes gets $250, and the bride-to-be gets a gorgeous and gently-used dress for only $500!

The workshop is intended for all chamber music players, quartets, trios, duos, involving any combinations of chamber instruments, including vocal. $60.00 per group for each 1 hour coaching session, and registration for the workshop will be on first come first served basis for suitable groups. Up to six groups can be accommodated. Each group is responsible for selecting and preparing its own chamber music piece for the Workshop. The selected music for each registered chamber group will need to be made available to Brigitte at least two weeks in advance of the Workshop. For further information and registration in the Chamber Music Workshop, CAMMAC members and their chamber music friends interested in participating in this event are invited to contact: Khalid Ahmad, 613 829 7277, kmad@rogers.com L'atelier s'adresse à tous les chambristes, quatuors, trios, duos, de n'importe quelle combinaison d'instruments et incluant les voix. Le coût d'inscription est de $60.00 par ensemble et donne droit à une heure de coaching. L'inscription se fera selon la règle « premier arrivé, premier servi » pour les ensembles admissibles. Il y a de la place pour six ensembles. Chaque ensemble est responsable du choix et de la préparation d'une oeuvre de musique de chambre pour l'atelier. La musique choisie par chaque ensemble inscrit devra être mise à la disposition de Brigitte au moins deux semaines avant l'atelier. Pour de plus amples renseignements et s'inscrire à l'atelier de musique de chambre, les membres de CAMMAC et leurs amis chambristes intéressés à participer à cet événement sont priés de communiquer avec Khalid Ahmad, 613 829 7277, kmad@rogers.com

Explore the science and technologies involved in filmmaking. Become a "foley artist" as you learn about sound effects, and discover the secrets behind the visual effects in movies. Experiment with different filmmaking techniques, and take part in exciting, hands-on activities that show how movies are made. Lights…Camera…Action at the Canada Science and Technology Museum!

February 27, 2010 at 8:00 pm Centrepointe Theatre CD Release Concert The Cooper's Brothers release their first album in 20 years Saturday February 27th at Centrepointe Theatre. The Cooper Brothers are a 70's Canadian southern rock band founded in Ottawa, by brothers Brian and Dick Cooper and their long-time friend Terry King. The band first gained international attention in the summer of 1978. Over the next few years the Cooper Brothers released two albums; the self-titled, The Cooper Brothers and Pitfalls of the Ballroom. Be amongst the first to enjoy the new album as the Cooper Brothers perform with Colin Linden at Centrepointe Theatre.For more information, please visit www.centrepointetheatre.com

CPAWS Ottawa Valley is hosting a guided snowshoe excursion in Gatineau Park on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 1 PM. We will meet in Parking Lot 15 - look for the CPAWS table that will be set up with information and free hot chocolate (please bring your own thermos!). The guided portion of the hike will last approximately 60 minutes, however you are more than welcome to continue your hike after the CPAWS portion has ended. Please bring snowshoes (we will try to have a few extra pairs on hand), and all necessary gear/clothing. The hike will be suitable for all skill levels and ages- everyone is welcome! Event is by donation only and is open both existing CPAWS members and non-members. If you are interested in attending, or have questions about the event, please email: ov-volunteer@cpaws.org For more information, please visit: www.cpaws-ov-vo.org

On March 1st, the Ottawa Jazz Festival presents Béla Fleck in a unique one-of-a-kind concert joined by African superstars Bassekou Kouyate and Anania Ngoliga to support his latest CD, Throw Down Your Heart. Considered the world’s premier banjo player, Fleck sets out on a very personal journey to discover the origins of the banjo in his continued Tales From the Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3 series – Africa Sessions. The concert will take place at Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, at 8pm. For more information and tickets please visit the Ottawa Jazz Festival website (ottawajazzfestival.com) or call 613-241-2633.

Join us at the Nepean Centrepointe Library branch at 7:00 p.m., to discuss the benefits of boarding school for your child. Rosseau Lake College is a university preparatory, day and boarding school for students in grades 7 to 12. Situated in the heart of Muskoka on Lake Rosseau, RLC offers students a solid academic foundation concurrent with leadership opportunities in athletics, the outdoors and the arts. For more information contact please contact Jeanette Turvey at jeanette.turvey@rlc.on.ca or 1-800-265-0569 x.21.

Join our company of young performers as we pay homage to our favorite spies of the 60’s in this globe-trotting es-spy-cade that is sure to entertain the whole family.  Meet Maxine Smart, daughter of the legendary Maxwell Smart, trying to carry on the family name.  “Try” is the operative word as she and British Intelligence agent James Blond are determined to prove who is the better spy while saving the world from imminent disaster.  Tickets $6.  Visit www.justkiddintheatre.com to purchase tickets online.

A new opera written and directed by Maestro José Hernández and featuring Stuart Hamilton, Yoriko Tanno and a huge cast. 7:30 p.m. at Carleton University Kailash Mital Theatre. Reserved seats $25 (Seniors/Students $20) 613-820-8691.

TAV CREATIONS PRESENTS the Dancer's Bazaar Saturday, March 6, 2010 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM 260 McArthur (Knights of Columbus Hall), Ottawa, Ontario. A Dancer's Bazaar The largest gathering of Ottawa area dancers with the best selection of new and used costumes, fabrics, music, accessories and more to buy, sell, swap and trade! Open to all - free admission Meet teachers, check out class schedules, get costume information, and much more! Something for everyone - young and old - men and women! Come on out and enjoy the afternoon! The Dancer's Bazaar now hosts over 40 tables of goods and services to appeal to the shopper in us all! All booked with a variety of local and out of town vendors for your shopping pleasure! Looking for zills? Sticks? Veils? Skirts? Music? Anything you can think of, and many things you might not have thought would come in handy - tote bags and cover-ups, baladi dresses, and accessories to complete any outfit! Whew! There will be new stock from Egypt, Turkey and of course from our local artisans and designers. And be sure to check out the many deals for used costumes as well.

Saturday, 6th March 2010. Irish Ceili dance “Irish Aerobics”. Enjoy live music by some of Ottawa’s finest musicians (Irish valley and traditional Irish). COST: $7 - includes free munchies and refreshments. TIME: 8:00 PM.
Irish dance lessons included. For singles, couples, families - children of all ages welcome - dance experience not necessary. Come out and have some fun and dance as if no one was watching. Try Irish Aerobics! Fun and exercise! Keep the spirit of the Irish alive! ….you might even learn a step or two! Info: Brian Armstrong 613-523-9702.
 bmjarmstrong@hotmail.com Locaton:St. Brigid’s Centre Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5

Saturday, 6th March 2010 Irish Language Immersion Day COST: $25.00. This includes lunch and coffee breaks. TIME: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
. To register contact: 
Bridget Guglich 613-834-0387 briguglich935@rogers.com
 - Joan McKay 613-737-5594 joan.mckay@sympatico.ca - Please use Cumberland St. entrance. Location:St. Brigid’s Centre. Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre. 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5

2-5pm, St. Matthias Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. $10 for members, $15 for non-members; registration at the door $5 extra. The Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez is synthesis of popular and liturgical styles based on South American folk music, in particular from Argentina. The various and beautiful rhythms are a delight to sing and play. This work was an instant success when it was published in 1963 and remains a favourite especially for amateur choirs worldwide. 14h-17h, Église anglicane St. Matthias, 555 avenue Parkdale $10 pour les membres, $15 pour les non membres; inscription sur place $5 de plus. La Misa Criolla de Ariel Ramirez est une synthèse de styles populaire et liturgique basée sur le folklore sud-américain et plus particulièrement de l'Argentine. Ces très beaux rythmes variés sont un plaisir à chanter ou à jouer. Cette oeuvre connut le succès dès sa publication en 1963 et continue d'avoir la faveur des choeurs amateurs du monde entier. Penny 613-721-4927

Tired of your same old Sunday routine?? You’re invited to be part of a fabulous evening on Sunday March 7th, 2010 at 424 Parkdale Ave, located at the ultra-chic venue, Urban Element, from 6pm-9pm.The night will feature a 1 hour, interactive cooking demonstration done by a professional chef! The chef will show you how to create delicious plates of Sushi and other mouth watering Asian dishes!For our wine enthusiasts the evening will entail a tutored wine pairing by a knowledgeable expert. After the demonstration, tantalize your taste buds with the beautifully prepared food and wine. Throughout the evening you will have the opportunity to bid on extraordinary silent auction items, and a chance to win amazing door prizes! Tickets: $ 50/person For tickets contact: Samantha Wood, 613 668-9781 Christine Richard, 613 983-8533 Email: i.wishfor.sushi@gmail.com