Please join The Free Thinking Film Society at the National Archives (395 Wellington St.) on March 9th for "Canada and Afghanistan: Keeping Our Promises", a presentation of the Canada-Afghanistan Solidarity Committee’s vision for Canada’s re-dedication to the cause of Afghan reconstruction, human rights and democracy, post-2011. Speakers at this event will include: -Ehsanullah Ehsan (appearing by video from Afghanistan), Director of the Afghan-Canadian Community Centre in Kandahar City -Dr. Nipa Banerjee, Professor of international development at the University of Ottawa who served as Canada’s head of aid in Kabul for three years -Nasrine Gross, Afghan-American writer and human rights activist -Major-General (Ret’d) Lewis Mackenzie, Served in the Canadian Forces for 35 years, including a UN peacekeeping command in Yugoslavia in 1992, he is also an author and media commentator; he was awarded the Order of Canada in 2006 -Dr. Douglas Bland, Chair of the Defence Management Studies Program at the School of Policy Studies, Queen's University -Lauryn Oates, Human rights and gender equity activist; CASC senior advisor -Terry Glavin, Award-winning author & journalist. One of Canada's leading voices in support of our Afghanistan campaign. After the speeches and panel discussion, there will then be a cocktail reception – which will serve as a fundraiser for Afghan-Canadian Community Center ("The Afghan School Project") in Kandahar. Canadian International Learning Foundation volunteers will be on hand to meet with you and share some of our students’ stories of studying in Afghanistan. Please join us for this very important event – and in the process, help Afghan men and women receive life-changing education. Admission is $30, $15 for students. The event runs from 7:00 to 10:30 pm.

You are invited to attend the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario’s 7th Annual Champagne Charity Auction You and your guests will enjoy a sumptuous sit-down dinner while being entertained by April in Paris, a band featuring a bubbly mix of hits from the 1930s and 40s. Our guest speaker for the evening is Hubert Chrétien from Freedom at Depth Canada, who will discuss his experience as the only person in Canada qualified to train scuba instructors in the instruction of people with disabilities. In addition there will be a special performance by Swing Dynamite. The silent and live auctions include original artwork, unique opportunities, fine dining and destinations. Please consider attending this truly magical evening! Individual ticket ($125) · Sit-down dinner · Champagne toast · Opportunity to bid on silent and live auction items For more information please contact Meaghan at meaghan.quinn@cpaont.org

Irish week (March 10th – 17th). Proclamation Concert from 7 to 10 pm. Evening starts with Proclamation of “Irish Week” in the City of Ottawa - from March 10th to 17th, by Deputy Mayor Georges Bédard and the Irish ambassador Declan Kelly; followed by a Musical Concert with live entertainment. MC – Kurt Stoodley (A Channel) -- The “Proclamation Concert” officially launches the Ottawa Irish Festival (March 10th – 17th). ADMISSION: "FREE - will donations" - DOORS open at 6:30 pm. CASH BAR St. Brigid’s Centre -Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre -310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5 - Please use Cumberland St. entrance. www.saintbrigidscentre.ca

What can you do to support the International Year of Biodiversity? Positive decisions by individuals can have considerable impact on diversity, such as creating a naturalized garden instead of maintaining a lawn. Everyone who stops spraying and starts to garden with wildlife in mind are contributing another link in urban wildlife corridors. Wildlife corridors are a concept usually associated with attempts to interconnect large, disparate forest regions. However, corridors are relevant on a much smaller scale, too. During this talk, Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, will explore several aspects of naturalized gardens, providing a case study of moving from a “monoculture of grass” to a diverse urban landscape. He will highlight some ideal plants to grow, and introduce us to some of the magnificent mini-beasts that occur in such naturalized settings. Time: 7:00 p.m. Fee: $5. Registration is recommended. Call 613-566-4791. Location: 240 McLeod Street (corner of Metcalfe St), Ottawa.

Our March meeting features a Senior Analyst Compliance, at the Bank of Canada. The talk will be about the crime of counterfeiting; how to protect against counterfeit bank notes and a hands-on demonstration of how to use the security features on Canadian bank notes. Members free; Non-members - free for first visit; subsequent meetings $10 or sign up for a membership! Time: 7:00 pm. Place: Room 156, Libary and Archives Canada: 395 Wellington Street. www.capitalcrimewriters.com Capital Crime Writers is made up of Mystery/Crime writers at every stage of their writing career. We have a mixture of those just starting out, exploring the genre and putting those first words to the page, to those who have recently launched their third and fourth bestselling novels. We also have members who have recently experienced the joy of seeing their name in print with their first short story or novel.

Join the Canada Science and Technology Museum for a free star party where you can gaze at the night sky with telescopes and binoculars . The program is free and strictly weather permitting (no indoor presentations). Dress warmly! Duration: 90 minutes (weather permitting). 7 p.m.

Friday, 12th March 2010 -- Inaugural Irish Literary Evening with acclaimed authors: -Patrick Taylor, Will Ferguson & Sharon Doyle Driedger. The Ottawa Irish Historical Society and St. John Events Invite you an evening of readings, humour and music to celebrate the Inaugural Ottawa Irish Festival, we have put together a very special group of entertainers. At 6pm there will be a cocktail reception. This an opportunity to meet the authors, have books signed and help support our cause, Operation Come Home. At 7:30, upstairs, there will be the readings and discussions followed by a party downstairs with the authors in attendance. All will be hosted by writer/entertainer Phil Jenkins. Music through the evening by John Dahms and friends. Tickets are $100 for the reception and readings. This includes a free book from our authors, a $35 value. Tickets for the readings only at 7:30 are $20. Available at Nicholas Hoare, 419 Sussex Dr, 613-562-2665 or Online at www.stjohnmedia.ca

Ottawa folk-funk-garage rock band New Teeth will be celebrating the one month anniversary of their EP release in February with their dear friends the Cosmic Eye (psychedelic rock from Toronto) and Hot Damn (a two-piece rock and roll machine from Ottawa). We'd love to see everyone out for a good time. The music starts at 8.30 and goes until 11, cover is only $5. Tshirts and CDs will be available!

On Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at the Centurion Conference and Event Center (see map), 400 guests will meet for the tastiest competition of the year. Starting at 10am, guests will be treated to a delectable breakfast brunch, lively entertainment, a silent auction with a large array of items donated by local businesses and finally, the opportunity to vote on the establishment that makes Ottawa/Gatineau’s BEST chocolate dessert.

This fairy-tale themed event is being organized by students from Algonquin College's Event Management program. All funds raised during this event will benefit the Children's Wish Foundation. Featuring manicures, hairstyling, cookie decorating, caricature sketches and more. Who: Girls aged four to ten and their Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, Older Sisters Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 480, 391 Richmond Road, Ottawa When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $10 Adults/$5 Children For more information please email: onceuponawish@live.ca

Confused about Facebook? Clueless about Twitter? Not sure how to connect to LinkedIn? On Saturday, March 13, Ottawa writer/editor Murray McGregor and David Shaw of Ottawa’s Workplace Institute will explain how members of the writing community can use these and other online social networking tools to connect with other writers, conduct research and promote their published works. Where: Library and Archives Canada, Room 156, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa When: March 13 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $10 for OIW members; $15 for non-members (includes refreshments). Register: Send an email to: membership@oiw.ca Info: (613) 731-3873

Saturday, 13th March 2010 - “JustaBitofCraíc III” - Presented by Sue Fay Healy School of Traditional Dance
. Celebrate St Patrick's day with those that do it best! Ticket Price: $25.00 $20.00 $10.00. TIME: 7 PM - CASH BAR - DOORS OPEN 6:30 pm. Tickets will be on sale @ 111 Colonnade Rd. SFH Dance Studio. Week nights from 5:30 - 9:00pm. Saturday Mornings 10:00am - 3:00pm. Tickets can also be reserved by calling the Studio 613-225-2106. St. Brigid’s Centre. Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre. 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5.

Saturday, 13th March 2010 - “JustaBitofCraíc III” - Presented by Sue Fay Healy School of Traditional Dance
. Celebrate St Patrick's day with those that do it best! Ticket Price: $25.00 $20.00 $10.00. TIME: 7 PM - CASH BAR - DOORS OPEN 6:30 pm. Tickets will be on sale @ 111 Colonnade Rd. SFH Dance Studio. Week nights from 5:30 - 9:00pm. Saturday Mornings 10:00am - 3:00pm. Tickets can also be reserved by calling the Studio 613-225-2106. St. Brigid’s Centre. Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre. 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day - with Comhaltas -- Saturday March 13th, 2010 -- Dinner & Céilí -- TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Pat Marshall, harp - Three-course Hot Buffet. TIME: 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. - Dance to live traditional Irish - music by the Ottawa Céilí Band - with special guests - Ellen MacIsaac and the Cumbrae Dancers. LOCATION: Blessed Sacrament Hall - 194 Fourth Ave., Ottawa. Tickets $25 Reserve by March 4th. - Tel. 613-596-6191 or 819-595-1094.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day - with Comhaltas -- Saturday March 13th, 2010 -- Dinner & Céilí -- TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Pat Marshall, harp - Three-course Hot Buffet. TIME: 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. - Dance to live traditional Irish - music by the Ottawa Céilí Band - with special guests - Ellen MacIsaac and the Cumbrae Dancers. LOCATION: Blessed Sacrament Hall - 194 Fourth Ave., Ottawa. Tickets $25 Reserve by March 4th. - Tel. 613-596-6191 or 819-595-1094.

Don't be late! Alice is going on an adventure and you can join her at Billings Estate National Historic Site March 6 and 13. From 2 to 4 p.m. both days, meet the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and other beloved characters from Lewis Carroll's classic novel, with games, crafts, excerpt readings and, of course, a tea party. Ages 9 and up. Advanced registration is required. Call 613-247-4830 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums for more info.

WHAT: Show Tune Showdown, presented by Tone Cluster WHERE: Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue WHEN: March 13, 2010, 8:00 p.m. TICKETS: $22 advance / $25 door. www.ticketweb.ca Since its first edition in 2005, the fundraising concert “Show Tune Showdown” has become a must-see event for fans of show tunes, and one of Eastern Ontario’s largest GLBT-organized events. And for its fifth anniversary, the event is continuing to grow, with a new home -- the Ottawa Little Theater -- and a new judge, actress-singer Erica Peck. Peck, best known for her role as Scaramouche in the Toronto pro-duction of “We Will Rock You”, will be joining returning judge Kathleen Petty of CBC Radio’s “Ottawa Morning” and “The House” and writer-actor Pierre Brault (“Blood on the Moon”, “Six O’Clock Bells”). Two of the three teams are previous champions -- 2009’s Zucchini Grotto Theatre Company and 200?‘s Orpheus Musical Theatre Company. Sheridan College’s Musical Theatre Program is sending a team from Oakville, Ontario for the second year. More info at www.showtuneshowdown.ca

This event is a benefit performance that supports V-Day*—an international movement to stop violence against women and girls. Some of the funds we raise will also be used to support local and national charities that target and treat gender-based violence. (*V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls that raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues, and other artistic works.) Saturday, March 13th, 2010 7:00 p.m. – Silent Auction 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 pm. - Performance - readings by local personalities from A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer Theatre of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Tickets are only $30 and are available at the museum box office or by calling 819-776-7000

Come and enjoy the Rose of Tralee Ottawa Centre selection event. March 14th 3pm at Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St. Ottawa. Meet the contestants and find out who will represent Ottawa in Ireland at the Rose of Tralee Regional Finals on June 3rd - 7th in Portlaoise. The finalist will receive a free trip to Ireland. Closing date for entrants is Mar 1st 2009. This event is the culmination of a weekend of activity and the judges will have interviewed all the entrants. The event is open to girls of Irish background between the ages of 18 - 28. Tickets: $12:50 in advance from Ticketweb, $15 at door. An Ideal Christmas Gift. ...........http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=921795

The time has come to put that desire to dance into sensual motion. If you have always wanted to learn belly dance or want to expand your dance knowledge this workshop is for you. Experience the bliss of belly dance for yourself. we invite you to our popular... 'Holistic Belly Dance Workshop' Sunday March 14, 2010 2-4:15 p.m. Location: to be given Learn the basics of posture and movements for hip and arms. Drinks will be provided for clients at the break. We will be giving away a gift certificate to a an elite spa in ottawa. Bring a girlfriend or two. Register and pay on our website by February 25, 2010. To find out more visit: divineimagedance.com ____________________________________ We also organize private group belly dance workshops for centers, gyms and parties. We welcome any questions you may have. Brooke Robitaille Holistic Dance Teacher 613.265.4048

SUNDAY, 14th March 2010 BREAKFAST AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FUNDRAISER FOR THE KISUMBA FOUNDATION FOR THE DISABLED IN KAMPALA UGANDA Hosted by our own Don Kavanagh 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! LOCATION: St. Brigid’s Centre. Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre. 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5.

SUNDAY, 14th March 2010 BREAKFAST AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FUNDRAISER FOR THE KISUMBA FOUNDATION FOR THE DISABLED IN KAMPALA UGANDA Hosted by our own Don Kavanagh 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! LOCATION: St. Brigid’s Centre. Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre. 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5.

Von Allan will be launching his graphic novel "the road to god knows..." at Perfect Books (258A Elgin Street). The event starts at 4:00 PM and should wrap up at 7:00 PM.

Inspired by Yoga Dance, 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. Routhier Community Centre. Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Cost: $15, $10 for newcomers and students. Reservation required please.

SUNDAY, 14TH MARCH 2010 -- MARCIA LEA -- COME AND ENJOY IRISH ART BY LOCAL ARTIST MARCIA LEA: DISPLAYED IN THE KILDARE ROOM THROUGHOUT IRISH WEEK.
 MARCIA IS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SPECIALIZING IN WATERCOLOUR; WHOSE DEGREE IN STUDIO ART BEGAN AT YORK UNIVERSITY AND FINISHED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA. ARTIST MARCIA LEA WILL BE IN HOUSE 2- 4 PM - Location: St. Brigid’s Centre, Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre, 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5.

March 15, 2010 7:30 pm Annual Membership $20.00 Single $25.00 Family Top Generation Club 4373 Generation Court Ramsayville, ON Mick Morry of Avalonia Daylilies, a local hybridizer of Hemerocallis or “Beauty for a Day” flowers. Learn about daylily hybridizing from an expert. Guests Welcome

Wild Adventures in Technology & Art: Animation, Video Game Design & Robotics. Location: 1010 Morrison Drive (Academie de la Capitale). Monday through Friday 9-4pm. Call 1-877-530-3177 for information or to register.

CONCERT FOR LENT Monday, March 15: 8:00 pm Featuring Chorus Ecclesiae and the Symposium Choir, directed by Lawrence Harris Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 153 Woodroffe (two blocks west of Richmond Road), Nepean Free admission and free parking at the church Information: 613-567-7729

When: Monday march 15th, 2010 @ 6:00pm Where: University of Ottawa Desmarais Building (DMS 3120) Matthew Levitt is a senior fellow and director at the Washington Institute’s Stein Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. He is also a professorial lecturer in international relations and strategic studies at John Hopkins University’s Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). From 2005 to early 2007, he served as a deputy assistant secretary for intelligence and analysis at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, playing a central role in efforts to protect the U.S. financial system from abuse and to deny terrorists, weapons proliferators, and other rogue actors the ability to Finance threats to the U.S. national security. Dr. Levitt has written extensively on terrorism, the Middle East, and Arab-Israeli peace negotiations, with articles appearing in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Weekly Standard, Daily Star (Beirut), Jerusalem Post, The Australian, National Post (Canada), and numerous other publications. He is also a frequent guest on the national and international media, including NPR, CNN, BBC, FOX News, ABC, CBS, and NBC. His latest books include Hamas: Politics, Charity and Terrorism in the Service of the Jihad (Yale University Press, 2006) and Negotiating Under Fire: Preserving Peace Talks in the Face of Terror Attacks (Rowman &Littlefield, 2008)

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

Using the award-winning "Signing Time" curriculum and music, our classes teach parents how to communicate with their children before they can speak. These 4 week classes start February 24th, are 45 minutes long, and are a great "parent and tot" option for parents looking for something fun and enriching to do with their children (ages 3-36 months). You will learn American Sign Language related to everyday activities (eat & drink, bath time, sleeping, pets, family, playtime, etc). I will also provide you with activities and tips to help you incorporate signing into your everyday life. The Signing Time flashcards, DVDs and music CDs are available, and they correspond to the topics covered in class. Just another way for you to work signing into your routine! Please consult my website for course times, dates, locations, and other information regarding the program. Hope to see you in class with your little ones!

Explore Ottawa while challenging yourself to a whole new experience. Come visit the website and find out why all the buzz about this new game! 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. For example, you are given a rhyme, you have to figure out what landmark it refers to. Then you have to go there to fill in one of the answers to a crossword puzzle. That's UrbanQuest.com - part treasure hunt, part reality TV type experience. Check out our events – all in Ottawa. Quests start online, but many clues are solved by getting out in the real world to find the answers. You will have to get off the couch to succeed!

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. That's UrbanQuest.com - part treasure hunt, part reality TV type experience. Check out our events – all in Ottawa. Quests start online, but many clues are solved by getting out in the real world to find the answers. You will have to get off the couch to succeed!

Congratulations on your engagement! Wedding planning should be fun and enjoyable and we want to help you plan your day, whether it’s full coordination, a day of presence or coaching you through the process – STARFISH wants to be there! Wedding Workshops every month! At STARFISH Weddings, we want to teach you the tools to make your wedding beautiful and the social occasion to remember! In partnership with the chic boutique, ARC the hotel - “The Wedding Workshop” offer brides the tools to make confident and smart decisions when planning their wedding. This is a fun and interactive 4-hour seminar that offers the following features: • Vendors lists; a little black book of all the vendors you need to know • Learn the ins and outs of planning from roses to registry • Your wedding timeline • The best of DIY projects – what to spend your time on • Budget busters and builders • Décor details – ideas for reaching beyond your imagination • Picking the perfect vendor – questions you should ask • Wedding Day disasters – how to prepare, avoid and overcome • Taste, See and Smell - Maximizing the Food and Drink experience (includes sampling and demos) • Put on your bridal heels and learn how to strut down the aisle • Includes private 30 minute consultation Available workshop dates at ARC the Hotel, 140 Slater Street include: February 27 March 27 April 24 The workshop take place monthly from 11am to 3pm. Please arrive 30 minutes before start time. The price is only $99 or 2 for $175 (plus GST) and includes a delectable lunch by ARC the hotel, interactive seminars that show you great floral trends, food, fashion and beauty advice and many more fun details to help make your day unique! This workshop is complimentary for any of our new clients who hire us for day of coordination (receive 1 ticket) or full coordination (receive 2 tickets). Call us today for a complimentary consultation. We would love to see you and assist you through this exciting process – remember planning your wedding day should be fun! For more information: Hannah, STARFISH wedding planner hannah@eventsbystarfish.com www.eventsbystarfish.com 613.762.3622

Good Dog Rescue is hosting an online charitable aution throughout the month of March. We invite you to visit our auction site and bid on some amazing items!

Renowned Ottawa photographer Tony Fouhse who has achieved international attention in recent years for his series 'User' now presents his body of work entitled 'American States' that he has been shooting since 2002 across the US. Exposure Gallery's curator Carrie Colton describes Tony's eye opening work as “always beautiful but not always pretty”. Since 2002 he has shot personal projects in California, Mississippi, Alabama, Ohio, New Jersey and Arkansas. As well, Tony is achieving international attention and recognition for an ongoing project he's shooting in his home town, portraits of crack addicts. VERNISSAGE: THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010, 6:30pm - 9pm EXHIBITION THURSDAY MARCH 4 - SATURDAY MAY 1

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!

An Evening of Harps & Ballads Concert with Acacia Lyra --TUESDAY, 16th March 2010 -- TIME: 7:00 pm -- COST: $10 -- CASH BAR -- http://www.acacialyra.com LOCATION: St. Brigid’s Centre - Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre - 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5

Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Time: 6:00pm Place: TheCodeFactory, 246 Queen St., Ottawa Abstract This case study will provide a rare look behind the firewall at one of the most ambitious and exciting initiatives to come out of Canada this year. GCPEDIA, an open wiki for collaboration and the GCCONNEX professional networking platform are enabling culture change and workplace renewal amongst 250,000 employees across 100’s of legislated silos within the Canadian Federal Government. The presentation will cover why and how it was done, the "spaghetti" strategy, starting small and growing big, and the approach of viral adoption and the perpetual beta. The policy implications involved creating an architecture of participation – providing the guardrails for appropriate behaviour without stifling innovation, and providing practical information management. The effect was turning the light on in a dark room – how social media increases the need for policy adherence as everything is done in a more transparent and open environment. It is about culture not technology, flying under the radar, and asking permission and begging forgiveness. We learned what engagement really means, and that changing culture requires one conversation at a time; but trust is hard for institutions. We can report on where we are seeing business value, the evidence we have collected, and metrics that involve measuring what people actually care about. Biography Thom Kearney loves to solve problems. In the 80’s he built one of Ottawa’s premiere ad agencies and then went on to teach and coach young adults. More recently he’s been a leader, analyst and change agent for a range of technology intensive but business needs driven projects. A professional communicator by trade, Thom’s eclectic background makes him a rare “expert generalist”, someone that can cross the boundaries between the technical and business side of change, mediating for the benefit of both. Thom thinks strategically but acts tactically, always seeing the end game, without losing sight of the practical reality we live in. Thom’s unique perspective and forthright opinions have earned him the status of trusted advisor for organizations like the Government of Canada and Mitel Networks. Thom also teaches in the Bachelor of Information program at Carleton University. Thom is fresh from a three year assignment as an executive with the Chief Information Officer Branch of the Treasury Board Secretariat, (the Feds), where he led the introduction of GCPEDIA, GCCONNEX and other elements of an Open Collaborative Workplace for Canadian Public Servants. When and Where This event will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 6:00pm at TheCodeFactory, located at 246 Queen Street, between Bank and Kent, (on the second floor) above the Green Papaya Restaurant. Note There is no cost for attending this event and prior registration is not required. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. An informal social gathering will follow at a nearby pub. Who CapCHI is a social and professional society of people who work as user interface designers, researchers, educators, software developers, web designers, graphic designers and human factors engineers in and around Canada’s National Capital Region. Founded in 1991, CapCHI’s goal is to bring together local professionals interested in how humans and computers interact, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Links http://www.capchi.org/events SIGCHI’s 1996 Profile on CapCHI http://www.cwi.nl/~steven/sigchi/bulletin/1996.3/local-sigs.html Mailing List Join the capchi-announce mailing list for announcements of CapCHI events and other news! http://www.capchi.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/list/announce/

Join us on St. Patrick’s Day - Wednesday 17th March for a Dinner & Dance - Put on your green. --- This is a wonderful opportunity to mingle among some old friends while making some new ones. --- Enjoy an exceptional meal, and wonderful entertainment with Gale Gavin and friends ---COST: $50:00 per person
 -- TICKETS: Pre order call 613-591-3764 -- DOORS OPEN 6:30 pm CASH BAR. St. Brigid’s Centre - Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre - 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5

Looking for a better way to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day than going out for a pint or two down at the local pub? Try a tutored tasting of four different brews from Ottawa's favourite brewery – Beau’s out of Vanleek Hill! On the menu: Mini Fish & Chips Mini Shephard's Pie Mini Corned Beef with Braised Cabbage "Sammies" Mini Sticky Toffee Puddings …and 4 of Beau’s unique brews!

Join us on St. Patrick’s Day - Wednesday 17th March for a Dinner & Dance - Put on your green. --- This is a wonderful opportunity to mingle among some old friends while making some new ones. --- Enjoy an exceptional meal, and wonderful entertainment with Gale Gavan & Louis Schryer and Friends ---COST: $50:00 per person
 -- TICKETS: Pre order call 613-591-3764 -- DOORS OPEN 6:30 pm CASH BAR. St. Brigid’s Centre - Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre - 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5

Erudite Theatre in association The Sock 'N' Buskin Theatre Company is proud to present: The Off-Broadway and Toni award winning musical, URINETOWN by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, with music by Mark Hollmann. Directed by Matt Minter. Urinetown is a side-splitting, satirical comedy of a time when a 20-year drought leads to the banishment of private washrooms. In their place, very expensive pay-to-pee amenities become the custom. These facilities are run by the malevolent Caldwell B. Cladwell and his cronies at the ‘Urine Good Company’ corporation, until one man stands up for his freedom to pee by planning a rebellion to free all the townspeople. General Admission $15 per person *Students (of any age), Seniors and Children $12 per person

Jazz CD release: When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful Friday, March 19, 2010 at 8 p.m. NAC Fourth Stage Tickets : $ 20 (available at the NAC Box Office An album reflecting her bubbly personality, that’s what jazz vocalist Nicole Ratté has been working on over the past year. She will launch it on Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m. at the NAC Fourth Stage with her quartet.

Come on out to Ottawa's 9th annual Scrabble fundraiser on March 20, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. The venue is at St. Matthias Anglican Church which is located at 555 Parkdale Avenue. The cost is $5/person. Please bring a game if you have one. Contact Pam Hunter at 613 761-1005, if you would like to register for the all-day event.

Alice's adventures in Wonderland didn't stop with Lewis Carroll's first novel. From 2 to 4 p.m. on March 20 and 27, come to Billings Estate museum to explore this exciting sequel with crafts, games, excerpt readings and discussion. Meet Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Humpty Dumpty, and more! Ages 9 and up. Advanced registration is required. Call 613-247-4830 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums for more info.

The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO) announces its annual gala premičre screening of its filmmakers’ works. This year's theme is rebellion, as IFCO's REEL REBELS, rebel against the norm with another batch of exciting short films. At IFCO we’re demystifying the art of filmmaking, making film accessible to “every man” and “every woman.” Film is here, film is now, and film is ALIVE! Join us on Saturday, March 20th for a new film experience. Tickets are on sale now at IFCO! Call (613) 569 -1789.

The YSPF will present a concert by promising young string performers from the National Capital Region on Sunday March 21, 2010, 2:30 P.M. at Glebe St. James United Church, 650 Lyon Street South (at Glebe Ave.). (Please note the new time and venue for this season’s concerts.) More details will appear on our website as they become available. The Young String Performers’ Foundation (YSPF) is a charitable foundation established to “create, provide, promote and subsidize opportunities that will develop the abilities of promising young string performers of the National Capital Region, up to the age of 16 years.” For more information, call (613) 238-3434, send e-mail to info@yspf.ca or visit www.yspf.ca. Our next concert of the season will be on Sunday 6 June 2010 at 2:30 P.M., also at Glebe St. James United Church.

2-5pm, St. Matthias Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. Members: $5, Non-members $10, $2 extra at the door. Come and join us in making renaissance music such as madrigals and double choir music from the St. Mark's, Venice tradition by composers like Gabrieli, Gastoldi and Byrd. This workshop requires some sight-reading skills. Pre-registration is recommended, but not necessary, so we can determine the amount of music required. Atelier de musique ancienne (avec madrigaux) Un aprčs-midi de musique pour flűte-ŕ-bec, viole et choeuravec Jennifer Davis 14h-17h. Église anglicane St Matthias, 555 Parkdale prčs du Queensway Membres: $5, non-membres $10, $2 de plus sur place oignez-vous ŕ nous pour faire de la musique de la Renaissance telle que des madrigaux et des choeurs doubles de la tradition de St-Marc de Venise, par des compositeurs tels que Gabrieli, Gastoldi et Byrd. Cet atelier exige une connaissance de la lecture ŕ vue. La préinscription est recommandée mais non essentielle afin de prévoir le nombre de copies requises de la musique. Elizabeth: 613-724-3719

You are invited to the opening celebration of our new faith community, The Village International Mennonite Church. We are an ethnically and culturally diverse group who meet in St. Margaret's Anglican Church at 206 Montreal Rd every Sunday at 2:00pm. While English is our primary language, we incorporate French, Spanish and other languages into our worship services. For more information, please visit our website or contact Stefan Cherry at stefancherry@yahoo.com

A First Peoples’ celebration of earth’s water. We will gather outside of the Museum of Civilization (3:30 pm), where we will begin a processional walk recreating a flowing river with our favourite water beings while we journey west along the Ottawa River (Kitchesippi) path to Victoria Island. This family event will include a water blessing ceremony and teachings.

Kevin Smith Night takes place on March 22, 2010 at the Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa. We'll be shopwing Clerks & Clerks 2 and ticket prices are $15. There'll also be door prizes drawn between movies for DVDs, books, and posters signed by Kevin Smith. Everyone who buys a ticket is automatically entered in to the door prize draws. Tickets are available for pre-purchase at the web site: http://www.kevinsmithnight.com

A play by Matthew Barber, based on the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. March 23 - April 10, 2010 @ 8pm - Sunday Matinee - April 4 @ 2pm. Four English women break free of their rain-drenched every day life by renting a run down castle in Italy. Once there they are surprised to discover romance, secrets and redemption in this play that is both comedic and revealing. Rated PG - mature subject matter.

The Ottawa Carleton Ultimate Association (OCUA) is running a FREE introductory women's clinic!

The Experts from Health Canada and BioPharmaceutical industry will present and discuss the latest guidelines about biologics (vaccine) and biogenerics/biosmilars. 1. «Current status of subsequent entry biologics (biosimilars) in Canada, the latest content of the guidelines» 2. «Biosimilars in Canada: a Perspective from Innovative Industry» 3. « Challenges in early approval of a novel vaccine: H1N1 Pandemic» 4. «The Challenges of Developing, Licensing and Commercialization of New Vaccines - A Global Industry Perspective» 5. «Lessons learnt from H1N1 response strategy» 6. «Cold Chain 101: manufacturing, regulations and compliance» 7. «Computational methods in drug discovery, especially for cancer chemotherapy» 8. «IRB case studies: Ethics issues – AAHRPP accreditation» The future of healthcare is in bioengineering, the global market for biologic and biogeneric products and services is expected to triple by the end of 2010. Canada is becoming a major player; new government regulations are encouraging and making the expertise more vital than ever. Attendees will gather to gain insight on how the new regulatory issues will impact the biologics and biogenerics industry.

A formal exciting evening filled with dinner, dancing, silent and live auction! All proceeds go to raising money for Main Street Community services, a non for profit organization that helps kids with special needs and disabilities regain thier confidence by providing after school programs, summer camps and other activities. Tickets are $75.00 and that includes a 3 course meal by the award winning Issacs cuisine...purchase your tickets today! More information on Main Street Community visit our website at: mainstreetcommunityservices.com To purchase tickets please contact darlene@mainstreetcommunityservices.com Event takes place March 26th, cocktails begin at 5:30pm

You do not want to miss Ottawa’s LARGEST sale of decorator finds, one-of-a-kinds, vintage fashion and antiques. March 26-28 Fri. 5-9, Sat. 10-5, Sun 10-4 The Fieldhouse at Carleton University Bronson at Sunnyside Free Parking and Free re-admission Admission $8 (visit our website for a discount pass) www.asinter.com

Leap into Spring with a trip around the Americas as Capital BrassWorks explores the musical fabric of this great continent with special guests Norte Tropical, Latin ensemble from the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York. This will be an exciting concert, guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Join us as we tour through the sounds of Costa Rica, Brazil, Puerto Rico and more! When: Friday, March 26 @ 7:30pm Where: 507 Bank St, Centretown United Church Tickets Available Online - $20/adult, $15/student

Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa and the Distress Centre of Ottawa ~ Presents ~ “DeStress for Distress” Think of the last time you had a really good laugh? In fact, can you remember the last time you said or thought, “I haven’t laughed that hard in ___ (days/months/years)!” Got it? Good. Now, think about how you felt after you stopped laughing. How did you feel? Relaxed? Uplifted? It has been said many times in different ways that laughter is beneficial to both mental and physical well-being and we couldn’t agree more! Which is why Yuk Yuk’s and the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region are pleased to announce the first “DeStress for Distress” comedy event on Friday March 26th/2010 starting at 8:30 p.m. The locale with be Yuk Yuk’s new downtown location at 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa. The evening will include shows by three experienced performers including long time professional Chuck Byrn, who in his lengthy career in stand-up comedy has performed at events such as “Just for Laughs” in Montreal and the popular television show “Last Comic Standing”. Proceeds from this event will go to the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students. Please call (613) 238-0189 ext: 222 to get yours today! *Please be advised that some comedic performances may involve subject matter and language which might be considered offensive. Audience discretion is advised.

To mark Earth Hour in 2010 the Green Party will be hosting a candlelight vigil on Parliament Hill from 8:15 to 9:30pm - and will also host an after-party at a nearby location immediately afterwards. For more information please contact Kevin O'Donnell (kevin.odonnell@ottawagreens.ca) or send a tweet to @ottawactrgreens. Mark your calendars and join us for Earth Hour!

The Canadian Centennial Choir and music director Marg Stubington are proud to present “The Music of Eleanor Daley” with a rich tapestry of her most-loved works including Requiem, Paradise (Song of Georgian Bay), Canticle to the Spirit and A Celtic Blessing of Light (commissioned by the choir in 2009). With an interweaving of spirituals the choir creates a moving celebration of the journey from this life to the next, in harmony with the joys of Easter. In this performance the choir will be joined by Ottawa soprano Vanessa London and baritone Mark Wilkinson and will take place” at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27 at Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Avenue. Tickets are $18 and $22 in advance, $20 and $25 at the door and are on sale at Leading Note (Elgin), CD Warehouse Herb & Spice (Wellington) and Compact Music (Bank). For more information, call Veronica Verdicchio at (613) 792-3987 or visit the Choir's website at www.ccc-ccc.ca.

March 27, 2010 6:30 PM National Gallery Of Canada Dine and Dance, Dynast Style The Humane Society FurBall Gala will evoke 1980's glamour and drama with lavish entertainment and extraordinary culinary creations. Join Honorary Char Laureen Harper for a fabulous in support of Ottawa’s animals. Tickets are available at ottawahumane.ca/furball

Alice's adventures in Wonderland didn't stop with Lewis Carroll's first novel. From 2 to 4 p.m. on March 20 and 27, come to Billings Estate museum to explore this exciting sequel with crafts, games, excerpt readings and discussion. Meet Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Humpty Dumpty, and more! Ages 9 and up. Advanced registration is required. Call 613-247-4830 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums for more info.

LA DANSE NOIRE Every last Saturday of the month starting March 27th w/ DJ REVERIE EBM - Synthpop - Electro - Industrial Swizzles, 246 Queen St, Under the Green Papaya 19+ w/ ID, No cover, No dress code, however, black should be the colour of choice.

The Carleton University Choir presents A Carleton Spring with soloists and organ. Jean-Sébastien Allaire, conductor, Jennifer Loveless, organ. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 pm, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, 375 Sussex Dr. Ottawa. Mass in D Major, Op. 86 by Antonin Dvořák and shorter works by: Vaughan Williams, Mendelssohn and Dvořák. Info: 613-520-5770, 613-592-1991 www.carleton.ca/choir Adults $20 - Seniors $15 - Students $10 available at: The Leading Note 370 Elgin St., Compact Music 190 Bank St. & 785-A Bank St., all CD Warehouse locations.

This is a one-day seminar on the Law of Attraction. Please register and reserve your seat by going to the website listed here. Use registration code "002".

Vendors Needed Easter Craft Sale March 27th, 10am - 2pm Divine Infant Catholic School, 8100 Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard Table Cost: $35 per table Reserve your table or tables today and promote or sell your crafts, artwork and promote your business. The Ottawa Storm Cheerleading Group is having their Annual Easter Craft Sale The squad is looking to raise funds to pay for their Coach Bus that will be taking them to the Provincial Championships. Our Jr. Squad has already won the Regionals in their category. We will be advertising with Kijiji, Used Ottawa, Craigs List, Local Coucillors website, Rogers Tv Community Cruiser has been invited out as well and it will be advertising with Rogers TV, ottawa Event Listings, there will be tons of signage and posted on the Storm site, and a Facebook page. Feel free to checkout our site. www.ottawastormcheerleading.ca All those interested in reserving a table please contact me directly at mailto:teenasepicure@rogers.com or 613-834-3443.

3rd Annual Ottawa Opry Stellar line-up brings a “Grand ‘Ole” evening to the National Library and Archives Auditorium in support of Amnesty International Saturday, March 27, 8pm (doors open at 7:30) You don’t have to be a country music lover to love the Ottawa Opry. If you love great musicianship, theatre, comedy, enjoy an evening of fun, or just want to support Amnesty International, head on down to the 3rd annual Ottawa Opry! Don't miss the 3rd Annual Ottawa Opry in support of Amnesty International!! This wonderful concert in the style of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry has an exceptional cast - Tracey Brown (of the Family Brown), 4 time Canadian Masters Champion Fiddler Louis Schryer (and the Schryer dancers), back from his western tour...Shawn Tavenier, award winning Concession 23, and the evening's hosts - Pat Moore & The Vinyl Frontier (Al Bragg, Pat McLaughlin, Ann Downey, and Alistair Dennett). In true community spirit, the event is brought to you by sponsor Tracy Arnett Realty Ltd., and supported by CKCU FM 93.1, Nutshell Music and Event Management, Cedar Lane Studio, The Ottawa Folk Fetival Hospitality Crew, and Barbuzz Printing. Tickets are $20.00 Special price for unemployed and large out of town groups can be arranged. Tickets available Ottawa Folklore Centre, CD Warehouse, and at www.patmoore.net. For more info contact me at patmoore@patmoore.net visit: www.patmoore.net http://www.myspace.com/silvercreekmusic http://www.concession23.com www.ckcufm.com www.amnesty.ca www.tracyarnett.com

Fundraiser in support of CIBC Run for the Cure. A selection of Merchants and Artisans offering their wares of crafts, jewelery, specialty items, food and much more. Price Free Saturday March 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm Location: Convent Glen Catholic School Address: 6212 Jeanne d'Arc Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario Phone:613-424-3248

Ottawa Storm Cheerleading and Dance are holding a Club Fundraiser. Join us. Lots of Easter goodies and baskets, jewelry, home baked goods, home based business, crafters and artians, and more. Date: Sat. March 27th Time: 10am - 2pm Place - Divine Infant Catholic School 8100 Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard

CONCERT OF "MUSIC FOR THE LITURGIES OF HOLY WEEK" Sunday, March 28 at 3:00 p.m. and at 8:00 p.m. Sung by Chorus Ecclesiae and the Symposium Choir, conducted by Lawrence Harris in the Cloister of the Dominican Convent 96 Empress Avenue (off Somerset, two traffic lights west of Bronson) Free parking in the adjacent parking lot. Tickets at the door: $15 adults; Students $5 Information: 613-567-7729

We invite you to a movie day with your dog at the Mayfair Theatre and watch Disney/Pixar’s UP! Sunday, March 28, 2010 Mayfair Theatre (1074 Bank) Doors open at 12:30 pm, Show starts at 1:00 pm Price: $20 per adult (includes 1 dog), $10 per child under 12 (A portion from each sale directly supports Good Dog Rescue) Visit gooddogrescue.ca for more information.

Café Scientifique is a forum where, for the price of a coffee or glass of wine, adults can get together and talk about recent - and sometimes controversial - developments in science and technology. The Canada Science and Technology Museum in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Nature serve as moderators to the discussion between invited experts and the general public. Lively discussions guaranteed! 6:00 p.m. at Fox and Feather Pub, 283 Elgin Street

Applications Deadline: Sunday March 7th, 2010 About TEDxCarletonU The theme of TEDxCarletonU is “Ideas Driving Innovation”. Ideas that transform convention. Ideas that challenge status quo. Ideas that open new vistas. At TEDxCarletonU, you will meet compelling innovators driving change for the betterment of our community, our world. But that’s not all … Audience members are themselves local changemakers. Individuals committed to driving change in their communities such as entrepreneurs, volunteers, researchers, innovators and those who empower and connect these leaders. Our goal is not only to engage our audience with “ideas worth spreading” but to connect people, build lasting networks and create positive change. We want you to be part of the TEDxCarleton community! Event Schedule: Tuesday, March 30th Reception: 6:00pm to 7:00pm Presentations Start: 7:15pm Intermission: 8:15pm Closing: 9:30pm This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.

On Tuesday, March 30 2010, at the Mother Earth Natural Health store, 747 D Richmond Rd. come and join us for one of the best health and fitness seminars of the year: “Exercise Clinic” Starting at 6:30 pm, Bogdan Cojocaru, MA., B Sc., M.A.T., Strength and Conditioning Specialist, will explore with you a few of the most common (yet largely unknown) exercise myths and realities in an attempt to help you enjoy moving while getting the results you want. • Identify the physical activities you can do in order to achieve your goals • Understand the process of exercise selection related to a specific goal • Understand the volume, intensity, set and repetition parameters of a workout • Identify solutions for working out with chronic pain or when recovering from an injury For more information visit www.strengthrevolution.net. The cost is $20. To register please call Mother Earth Natural Health: 613 321 3557 or email motherearth@rogers.com. Please note that after March 23 the fee is $30.

GREGORIAN CHANTS FOR MEDITATION Good Friday night, April 2, from 7:00 p.m. until midnight. An Ottawa tradition: Five hours of deeply spiritual music sung by Chorus Ecclesiae and the Symposium Choir, conducted by Lawrence Harris. Drop in for a while or stay the whole evening Canadian Martyrs Church, 100 Main Street (just south of Lees) Admission by donation. Free parking in the adjacent parking lot behind the church Information: 613-567-7729

Ring in the new season at Billings Estate National Historic Site with a fun day of Easter egg hunts, egg dyeing, crafts and chocolate makingon April 3. From 11am to 4pm, don’t miss this chance to meet the Easter Bunny in person, or to explore the estate for the first sign of spring flowers. Admission is $6/person, $10/pair or $15/family. Call 613-247-4830 or visit ottawa.ca/museums for more info.

Let’s get cracking! Come to Pinhey's Point Historic Site to learn all about the egg – what it’s used for, why it’s important to Easter and where it comes from. From 11am to 4pm, enjoy an Easter egg craft, visit some fuzzy farm friends, and hunt for your very own Easter eggs around the property! Admission is $6/person, $10/pair or $15/family. Call 613-247-4830 or visit ottawa.ca/museums for more info.

6:30–8am. Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Avenue between Carling and Richmond OC Transpo routes 18, 87 and 156 6h30–8h, Woodroffe United Church, 207 ave Woodroffe entre Carling and Richmond OC Transpo circuits 18, 87 et 156 Janet 613-728-9657

An innovative dog training class for children on the spectrum and their families. The classes are designed to enhance children's communication with their dogs, as well as with the other children. The classes are held at Richelieu-Vanier centre. For more information on this class, visit mycompaniondog.com

Advocacy Workshop Series - How To Get What You Need • Effective communication skills • Developing your own advocacy plan • Strategies for creating changes in your life If you are interested in learning more about how to advocate for your self or someone you care about than this is the workshop for you! Date: April 6, 13, 20 Time: 2 pm to 4 pm Location: 312 Parkdale Avenue Fee: Free To register and for more information please call: 725-3601 ext.132 or email: etroy@familyservicesottawa.org

The award-winning international hit musical by Willy Russell BLOOD BROTHERS April 8 - May 15 at The Gladstone A secret between mothers, a bond between brothers, Blood Brothers follows the story of Mickey and Eddie - both unaware they are twins separated at birth growing up on opposite side of the tracks - one in privilege, the other in poverty. But when their paths cross in the most unlikely of friendships, what draws them together will ultimately tear them apart. Directed by Charles McFarland; featuring Emmanuelle Zeesman, Margo MacDonald and Andy Massingham; presented by Gladstone Productions in association with the Ottawa Theatre School Tickets are on sale now; contact The Gladstone at (613) 233-4523 or visit www.thegladstone.ca to reserve yours today.