Gear up to explore the science and the technologies that get cars moving at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Design, construct and race your own car down the Museum’s track, and investigate the science that makes engines roar. Meet car experts who will tell you all about what’s under the hood, how a car runs, and how to take care of it. Buckle up, and come take part in a moving experience!

Hate going to the dentist? It won’t seem like such an awful experience anymore after learning about the medical arts of the 19th century. Witness the pains that patients experienced to treat toothaches, headaches, amputations and more during this evening performance at Billings Estate National Historic Site on Friday, July 30 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Decide for yourself whether or not these treatments solved the problems or just made them worse! Admission for the show is $20. Ages 14 and up. Billings Estate is located at 2100 Cabot St., Ottawa. For more information visit Ottawa.ca/museums or call 613-247-4830.

The lovely and luscious ladies of Rockalily Burlesque are back with BurlyTales: not your childhood fantasies. The talented women of Ottawa’s premiere burlesque troupe will be sure to tease, please and tantalize all of your senses with their interpretive takes on a variety of traditional and modern fairytales at Mavericks. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. Mavericks is located at 221 Rideau St., Ottawa. BurlyTales is a 19+ event. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Vertigo (193 Rideau St.) and Tuesdays the Romance Store (1239 Wellington St.) or online at www.mavericksbar.com. If you would like to arrange an interview with someone in the troupe, please contact Miss Vixen Vega at missvixenvega@gmail.com or 613-291-4157. Follow Rockalily on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=25766641341&ref=ts and Twitter http://twitter.com/rockalilytroupe.

The Hamptons are known as a lavish summer haven for New York's elite. They enjoy the best of the big city while hopping from party to party and from boat to BBQ all summer long. Fa Niente's Boating and Brazilian BBQ - The Hamptons come to Ottawa is our nod to the New York summer experience. It's also our first in what we are sure will become a popular Secret Supper Series. In a Yachting in the Hamptons fashion, you will enjoy cocktails and conversation as you travel by boat to the secret BBQ location. Around 8:00 pm we'll arrive at the secret location and enjoy a fiesta of food that will include grilled lobster, lamb, beef and pork cooked in a traditional Brazilian BBQ style on giant brochettes. The buffet will also be a vegetarian's delight with grilled vegetables, endless salad selections and a scrumptious sweet table. Around 10:00 pm we'll head back to the boat to enjoy refreshments on the moonlit cruise back to the marina. If you are not the nautical type, feel free to join us for the Brazilian BBQ only! Tickets are limited, reserve yours today by visiting www.EventTickets.FaNiente.ca.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind hosts our annual UK Day Garden Party & Tea on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Stop by for tea & scones between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Tickets will be $15 at the door. Purchase in advance and save, as advanced tickets are just $13. Tickets are available by calling 613-692-7777. This is a rain or shine event with indoor & outdoor seating. Your ticket includes tea served with imported Double Devon Cream, scones prepared by the Chef of the British High Commission, and live musical entertainment.

Event: Muslim Summer Festival Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010 Time: 11 am – 7 pm Location: Britannia Park (Carling Avenue and Pinecrest Road) Activities: Traditional cuisine, Country exhibitions, Exciting program, Bazaar, Family and children's activities, and much more. The 10th Annual Muslim Summer festival, which attracted 3000 people last year will feature Traditional cuisine, Country exhibitions, Exciting program, Bazaar, Family and children's activities, and much more.

w/Dave Norris and Local Ivan $10 at the door 8pm

Canalfest, Merrickville's annual outdoor celebration of the Rideau Canal, happens this August Long Weekend - Saturday, July 31 to Monday, August 2, 2010 at Blockhouse Park in Merrickville. Events include: ongoing musical entertainment, two-day silent auction, children's events - a Saturday morning fishing derby, free face painting and balloon sculptures, Family History Hunt - the always fiercely competitive and friendly Voyageur Canoe Races, a Fine Craft Show and Sale, and more. Admission is free. For more information visit www.merrickvillecanalfest.com or phone 613-269-3953

Saturday, July 31, 2010 8:00 am to 3:00 pm 5592 Prince of Wales Drive Garage Sale for Good Dog Rescue All proceeds from this event will go towards the Shelter. People are welcome to donate items for the garage sale, and we also could use volunteers at the tables. Please gooddogrescuevolunteer@live.com.

Think this summer is hot? Try working over a coal fire every day! Come learn the ancient art of blacksmithing at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum’s hands on workshop for adults on Saturday, July 31. The blacksmith was essential to any community in the 1930s, and crafted many essentials such as horseshoes, tools, nails and other small items for daily use. Participants will learn how to manage a coal fire and try out different blacksmithing techniques. At the end of the day, everyone will leave with a handcrafted sample of ironwork. The workshop takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, located at 2940 Old Montreal Road. Ages 14 and up. Cost is $5 per person, and requires advanced registration. For more information and to register call 613-833-3059 for information or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

Ever wonder where people got their furniture from before IKEA? Kids can learn about the carpentry trade on Saturday, July 31 at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum during one of the site’s Back to Basics children’s workshops. Different carpentry tools will be demonstrated, and children will have the chance to see the work of a carpenter in a rural village in the 1920s and 30s. At the end of the day, children will leave with their very own handcrafted wooden object. The workshop takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museums, located at 2940 Old Montreal Road. Ages 7 to 12. Cost is $5 per child and advance registration is required. For more information and to register call 613-833-3059 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

Come one, come all and discover old-fashioned trades! How did the pioneers make tools and fabric? How did they get by without the modern conveniences of today? Come meet heritage tradesmen at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site on Sunday, August 1 and find out! Try your hand at trades from the past with workshops, activities and demonstrations showcasing blacksmithing, carpentry, dress making and more. Admission is $6 per person, $10 per pair or $15 per family. The fun runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pinhey’s Point is located at 270 Pinhey's Point Road in Dunrobin. For more information visit Ottawa.ca/museums or call 613-832-4347.

On August 1, 2010 the National Capital Region Harness Horse Association and Rideau Carleton Raceway proudly presents its “Night Of Champions”. There are numerous fundraising activities with all proceeds supporting the Shepherds of Good Hope. The night features 10 memorial races honouring some of the Ottawa Valley’s racing pioneers. In addition, there will be three non-betting amateur races. The main event on the card is the Coville Cup Drivers Challenge, named in honour of the tracks reigning hero, Darrell Coville. Nine drivers from Ontario, Québec and the United States will compete in a one day five race driving tournament. Last year this event raised $7000 for the Shepherds of Good Hope. We are hoping to surpass that this year. The evening will begin at 5:45pm at Rideau Carleton Raceway, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, Ontario Should you have questions or require further information please feel free to contact our office at 613-822-6819 or by email at ncrhha@rcr.net.

Join us for Colonel By Day, a celebration of Ottawa's founding brought about by the construction of the Rideau Canal under the direction of Lt. Colonel By. This free, full-filled heritage festival will feature blacksmithing, lace making, flax and linen weaving, rug braiding, and musketry demonstrations; performances and music by Scottish dancers, Northern Voices and Heritage Hands Drum Club; professional face painting; interactive tabletop exhibits from local heritage groups and museums; a Celtic Cross Commemoration Ceremony; costumed characters; and free admission to the Bytown Museum! --- La journée Colonel By est un événement gratuit et en plein air commémore le fondateur d’Ottawa, le lieutenant-colonel John By, et célèbre le patrimoine de notre capitale nationale. Le programme offre des personnages déguisés, un groupe de danse écossaise; le tissage du linge;des exposés de groupes et de musées locaux; et bien plus encore!

Blackburn Hamlet Community Church at 2598 Innes Rd. is hosting a summer day camp for children aged 6 to 12 from August 2nd to the 6th. Camp will run from 10am to 3pm but before and after care will also be available. The cost is 5$/day. Registration or inquiries can be made by contacting Pat or Karen at 613-837-2422 or emailing bhcchurch@gmail.com Space is limited, so register soon and join the fun!

Wednesdays and Sundays, take a 10-minute ride in vintage rail cars, drawn by a steam locomotive and operated by volunteers of the Bytown Railway Society. Last ride at 3:45 p.m.

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. Clues are solved by getting out in the real world to find the answers. You will have to get off the couch to succeed!

The Amazing Bra offers custom-fitted bras (no underwires, no elastic, just optimum support and comfort). Special needs including orthopaedic / surgical / health / nursing / exercise bras for women (mastectomy, lumpectomy, or difficult to fit). Available in all sizes 28-44 A-JJ. The Amazing Bra has a medical device establishment licence. Best to make an appointment. Come to a clinic or make an appointment. Weekly Clinics - 7pm - 9pm - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Comfy Posture Solutions - 613-521-9100

What makes a car Canadian? How is the national identity of a car defined by its design, fabrication, and marketing, as well as the preferences of Canadians? This exhibition presents unique automobiles from the Canada Science and Technology Museum’s rich collection as well as memorabilia and promotional materials. Cast your vote for the most Canadian car, while kids turn work into play as they build cars in the factory-themed play zone.

What makes a car Canadian? How is the national identity of a car defined by its design, fabrication, and marketing, as well as the preferences of Canadians? This exhibition presents unique automobiles from the Canada Science and Technology Museum’s rich collection as well as memorabilia and promotional materials. Cast your vote for the most Canadian car, while kids turn work into play as they build cars in the factory-themed play zone.

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!

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays get a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive collection that is not usually on display in the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Attendance is limited. Please register at the information desk. 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (English); 1:00 p.m. (French)

Explore Technology Park, home to a radar antenna, a windmill, an Atlas rocket, and more. You can tour inside the Canada Science and Technology Museum’s Cape North lighthouse, or take part in water rocket launches.

Wednesdays and Sundays, take a 10-minute ride in vintage rail cars, drawn by a steam locomotive and operated by volunteers of the Bytown Railway Society. Last ride at 3:45 p.m. 613-991-3044

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays get a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive collection that is not usually on display in the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Attendance is limited. Please register at the information desk. 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (English); 1:00 p.m. (French) 613-991-3044

Explore Technology Park, home to a radar antenna, a windmill, an Atlas rocket, and more. You can tour inside the Canada Science and Technology Museum’s Cape North lighthouse, or take part in water rocket launches. 613-991-3044 Please check the daily schedule at the Museum for the times and location of the activities.

Ever dreamed of growing your very own fruits and vegetables? Well, grab your watering cans! Every Friday in July and August, Billings Estate National Historic Site invites the public to help tend the estate’s veggie garden. Learn how to plant seeds, manage weeds, nurture your seedlings into full-grown, delicious vegetables and then take home the fruits of your labour! Open to green thumbs ages 4 years and up. Please register in advance. Fridays, from July 2 to August 27. 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $6 per person. 2100 Cabot St. For more information and registration call 613-247-4830 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

Ottawa's own summer Shakespeare troupe - A Company of Fools - returns to Ottawa parks for their 21st season with a torchlight production of Shakespeare's lively comedy- A Midsummer Night's Dream ... a perfect mixture of physical energy, silliness, and fun make this production a delight for audiences of all ages. This is Shakespeare the way you wish you learned it in high school! Performances are 90 minutes in length, with no intermission. Tickets are "pass-the-hat-pay-what-you-can" ($10 suggested) Curtain time is 7pm To see when the Fools will be in a park near to you, please check our website www.fools.ca

Calling all nature lovers! Discover the inner workings of the natural world at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site every Saturday in July from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and learn about invasive species, weather patterns, geo heritage, poisonous plants and backyard wildlife. Kids can enjoy hands-on activities, hikes, crafts and discussions, where fun and education are all rolled into one. Workshop runs from July 3 to 31. Cost is $6 per person or $15 per family. Registration is required. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site is located at 270 Pinhey’s Point Road in Dunrobin. For more information and registration call 613-832-4347 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

A trip to historic Laurier House offers insight to an overwhelmed university student, as she becomes engaged in the past experiences of two of Canada's most celebrated prime ministers. Enjoy tea and theatre on the veranda in this one-hour interactive experience. Includes a guided tour of Laurier House. When: Sundays at 3pm (July); 1pm & 3pm (August) Where: Laurier House, 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON Call 613-992-8142 for information and reservations. Une étudiante universitaire s'émerveille en visitant la maison Laurier, où elle découvre la vie de deux des premiers ministres canadiens les mieux connus. Savourez un thé et une pièce de théâtre sur la véranda. Cette expérience interactive d'une heure comprend une visite guidée de la maison Laurier. Quand : En juillet, les dimanches à 15 h; en août à 13 h et 15 h Où : Maison-Laurier, 335, avenue Laurier Est, Ottawa (Ontario) Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements ou pour faire une réservation, veuillez composer le 613-992-8142.

This collection of ghost stories, legends, folklore and re-enactments is performed interactively with the audience, and gives a one-of-a-kind Rideau Canal Experience. You're never sure who might appear! July and August, Wednesdays at 12pm (Ottawa Locks) near the Bytown Museum August, Saturdays at 8pm (Ottawa Locks; just before “Mosaika”, at the Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill at 9:30pm) 613.283.7199 ext. 212 Cette collection d’histoires de fantômes, de légendes, de folklore et reconstitutions historiques est présentée sous forme de théâtre de participation et permet de vivre une expérience unique du canal Rideau. Vous ne savez jamais qui se « manifestera »! En juillet et août, les mercredis à 12 h (aux écluses d’Ottawa) près du Musée de Bytown En août, les samedis à 20 h (aux écluses d’Ottawa, avant « Mosaika » - Spectacle son et lumière sur la colline du Parlement a 21:30h) 613.283.7199 ext.212

What kinds of bugs can you find hiding in the Billings garden, or lurking in the lawn? Explore the grounds of the Billings Estate National Historic Site every Thursday morning in July from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to discover critters of all kinds. Learn about their life cycles, diets and habitats before making a bug-inspired craft. Give the bugs back their freedom when you release your finds at the end of the day! Workshop runs from July 8 to 29. Admission is $6 per child. Ages 3 to 6. Billings Estate is located at 2100 Cabot St., Ottawa. For more information and registration call 613-247-4830 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

Making new friends has never been so easy! Every Thursday in July, your tots and toddlers can join their playmates at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site to learn and have fun through games, crafts and activities. Make sure to dress to get messy and bring a snack to enjoy on the site’s gorgeous 88 acres of land after the program! WonderKids runs Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. from July 8 to 29. Cost is $6 per tot or $15 per family. Registration is required. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site is located at 270 Pinhey’s Point Road in Dunrobin. For more information and to register call 613-832-4347 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

Making new friends has never been so easy! Every Thursday in July, your tots and toddlers can join their playmates at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site to learn and have fun through games, crafts and activities. Make sure to dress to get messy and bring a snack to enjoy on the site’s gorgeous 88 acres of land after the program! WonderKids runs Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. from July 8 to 29. Cost is $6 per tot or $15 per family. Registration is required. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site is located at 270 Pinhey’s Point Road in Dunrobin. For more information and to register call 613-832-4347 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

Shakespearean Classics by the Banks of the St. Lawrence River If you've never been to Prescott before to experience our unique riverside amphitheatre, we hope you'll take the opportunity this summer to take advantage of what is fast becoming the premier outdoor theatre experience along the Seaway. Always lively and exciting, our music-filled productions bring Shakespeare to life. And 2010 will be a special year as we join the celebrations of Prescott's 200th birthday. So pack up your picnic and head down to the harbour - we're looking forward to seeing you! Ian Farthing, Artistic Director 2010 Season July 10 to August 14, 2010 Tuesday to Saturday 7PM Saturday Matinee 2PM Kinsmen Amphitheatre, Sandra S. Lawn Harbour, Prescott, ON Tickets Adult $25 Seniors $20 Students $18 Children 12 & under FREE! Season Pass $80 Macbeth – Directed by Ian Farthing Over four hundred years since it was first performed, Shakespeare’s tale of power, ambition and blood continues to weave its magical spell over audiences. Is life controlled by fate or by the choices we make…? Trouble on Dibble Street – Directed by Craig Walker A brand new comedy bringing all of Shakespeare’s colourful characters to the heart of Prescott! Come and enjoy the lovable rogue, Falstaff, trying to win over the hearts of several married ladies… and see them get their revenge! Sunday Series – All performances at 2PM $12 July 18 - ‘m’ Written and performed by Alix Sideris. An original Greek Odyssey as a woman travels through the myths and mysteries of her own Greek heritage. July 25 – Bain & Bernard A Vaudeville Comedy. An hour long show in the style of the "Colgate Comedy Hour" from the '50s. A lively mix of magic, music, dancing, and of course some Shakespeare! Featuring SLSF ensemble member Warren Bain. August 1 – Revelers Showcase eaturing the students from our Young Artists Training Program, this performance is the culmination of their week-long intensive study with members of the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival ensemble. Come and see the stars of the future as they showcase their talent! August 8 – Sonnet & Song An afternoon of madrigals and sonnets - in partnership with local singers Village Voyces.

Place d'Orléans is inviting you to our FREE movie Saturdays. That's right... FREE! Join us July 17, 24 and 31 for some fun under the stars. All you have to do is bring your chair. We are converting our South East parking lot into an outdoor cinema and featuring FREE movies for the community. MOVIES: July 17: How to Train your Dragon, July 24: Transformers 2, July 31: Avatar For more information join us on Facebook.

A mystery thriller by Agatha Christie July 20 - 31, 2010 The perfect summer mystery Ottawa Little Theatre has been entertaining audiences with Murder Mysteries for almost 100 years - so we must know a thing or two about staging a classic Agatha Christie mystery. Add the exotic intrigue of Egyptian sets and history and a chance to guess "Who Dunn It" and this is definately the making of a great summers night out. For tickets call 613-233-8948

Young Artists Training Program Monday July 26th - Sunday August 1st The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Prescott is currently inviting applications for students to join our week-long intensive training program this summer. Want to learn more about acting? Whether you've only taken a few drama classes at school, or whether you're seriously considering a career in the theatre, this week is for you! During the week you will work with professional actors from the festival covering a wide variety of aspects of theatre, including improvisation, voice, work on text, stage combat... and of course Shakespeare! At the end of the week you will get to perform in a public showcase as part of the Festival's Sunday Series! Cost for the week: $150
(includes free tickets to the Festival's mainstage productions) For more information, or for an application form, call 613-925-5788 or visit http://www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca/

Our Mainstage program begins September 11 and is recommended for children and youth 9 and up. Participants may choose between a Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday group and each will perform one part of “The Gillian Trilogy”, a play that explores various perspectives of a doomsday scenario – mostly comedic. The Thursday group is dedicated for teenagers who will tackle serious drama at an advanced level. Visit www.justkiddintheatre.com for more information and to register online.

Whom do they love? Whom do they not? Who will get tricked? Who will get caught? For ONE MONTH only...Join us as we return to the banks of the Rideau River for our 24th season of Theatre under the Stars in Strathcona Park (Laurier Avenue East at Range Road, Ottawa). Love and fidelity are tested, passions inflamed and dirty tricks played as two young couples gamble all for love in this seductive contemporary comedy inspired by Mozart’s opera, Così fan tutte. A stunning set, imaginative costumes, creative masks and original music combine in an enchanting outdoor setting to create an evening of laughter and love directed by Paul Griffin. When: July 29 – August 29, 2010 Where: Strathcona Park (in Sandy Hill) Time: Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 pm Sunday pay-what-you-can matinee 3:00 pm Wednesday Youth Matinee (1 hour adaptation) 1:00 pm Cost: $24, Student/Seniors/Groups $19, Children under 12 $9 Buy tickets by calling 613-232-8407 or e-mailing boxoffice@odysseytheatre.ca Buy before July 29th and save $4!

Every Sunday and Wednesday in August from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Billings Estate National Historic Site, kids can learn how to identify different insects, and find out why they are important to people and nature. Games, crafts and activities – along with some good old bug hunting – will entertain and educate kids even after they’ve left the museum. Workshop runs from August 1 to 25. Admission is $6 per child. Billings Estate is located at 2100 Cabot Street., Ottawa. For more information visit Ottawa.ca/museums or call 613-247-4830.

As the times change, one thing that remains constant is people’s love for food! Every Sunday afternoon in August at the Billings Estate National Historic Site, discover the sweetest and most savoury aspect of pioneer life. Each week from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., participants will learn food preparation skills based on heritage techniques and see how they have been adapted to modern times. Topics include pickling, jelly making, edible ornaments, brewing beer, and open hearth cooking. Workshop runs from August 1 to 29. Admission is $10 per person. Billings Estate is located at 2100 Cabot Street., Ottawa. For more information visit Ottawa.ca/museums or call 613-247-4830.

Looking for a camp that will put you in touch with nature? For the first time, Pinhey’s Point Historic Site is offering an exciting day camp where each day, campers will explore different themes from pioneer life and the natural world on the sprawling green 88-acres of the historic site’s property. Kids will also discover the importance and history of the Ottawa River through fun games, crafts and activities. Advanced registration is required and space is limited, so hurry before spots fill up! The camp runs from Tuesday, August 3 to Friday August 6 at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site, located at 270 Pinhey’s Point Rd., Dunrobin. Cost is $140 per child. For drop off and pick up times, and registration, call 613-832-4347 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

The play based on the best selling book that changed millions of lives, Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom, is the inspirational true story of the touching relationship between a student and his teacher. Featuring Bob Dermer as Morrie Schwartz and Roger Bird as Mich Albom. At the Ottawa Little Theatre. All performances at 8:00 p.m. For tickets 613.233.8948 www.tuesdayswithmorrie.ca

Capital Hoedown Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre August 5-7 Ottawa's New Country Music Festival Concert International announced the entertainment lineup for Capital Hoedown- Ottawa's new, three day country music festival that will be held at the Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre. Set to take place August 5-7, the festival stage will be headlined by legendary country music artists Alan Jacskson, Dwight Yoakam and Vince Gill, and will include some of country music's newest hit-making stars. For tickets and more information please visit www.capitalhoedown.com

"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" is a musical that tells the story of an average day in the life of the famous comic strip child hero, Charlie Brown. 3 Gourmet Meal Choices: Chicken Breast Pork Tenderloin Roasted Vegetable Polenta Tickets are $40 per person, or $280 for a table of 8 Show takes place at Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Avenue Reservations are required. Box office number is (613) 828-3500 or email contact@suzart.ca

What are you doing this summer? Wouldn’t it be great to spend your summer having fun with a new puppy? Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is looking for individuals or families that would like to foster a puppy and, eventually, turn that puppy into a well-rounded ‘good dog’ suitable to enter formal training to become a working guide dog for a visually impaired person. The puppy must be welcomed as a member of the family, learn 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. 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 and provide an incredible gift to a visually impaired person. If your dog graduates, you get the opportunity to meet the blind person whom the guide dog is matched with. You must be available to attend regular training sessions, have access to a vehicle to get to veterinary appointments, and have plenty of free time. This volunteer position is referred to as Puppy Walking. Although it’s actually fostering the pup or dog, a large component to the program is walking the dog several hours daily. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind provides all food for the puppy and is responsible for all veterinary expenses. Attend an Information Session on August 6, 2010. Registration is required. To register or to get more information, phone (613) 692-7777 or email cgdb@sympatico.ca . Please note this program is active only within a two-hour driving radius of Ottawa, and the Information Session will take place at the National Training Centre of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind in Manotick, Ontario. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has provided professionally trained guide dogs to visually impaired Canadians since 1984.

Hosted by Physicians for Global Survival, we invite you to join us on August 6th for a night of song, speakers, lantern and paper crane making, when we remember the victims of the atomic blast on Hiroshima 65 years ago. We are gathering at Friends Meeting House, 91A Fourth Ave at 6:30 pm, and then forming a procession to Brown’s inlet to float the lanterns at dusk. Hiroshima Day represents learning from our mistakes, teaching our youth to prevent and avoid other such tragedies, and it promotes finding peaceful alternatives to conflict. For more information on the event visit Physicians for Global Survival’s website at www.pgs.ca

Come to Vintage Stock Theatre's annual murder mystery/dinner theatre on the grounds of the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Play detective in this original production by Marni Stephens - interact with the actors, solve a murder and enjoy a full-course catered meal. It's 1955 - the villagers convene for the Village Fete, culminating in the annual pie contest. Into this bucolic setting steps a Hollywood director, his eager assistant and his new star – a local gal who is now the talk of Tinseltown. The local schoolteacher and his liberated sister are there to greet them. But watch what happens when they are beset by a cocky businessman and his energetic children. Showtime is 6 p.m. Tickets: $45 (catered dinner included). Reserve advance tickets at 613-860-0603 or use PayPal at www.vintagestock.on.ca. Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road – a pleasant 25-minute drive from downtown Ottawa.

Get your one-piece slumber jumper on or gear down to beat the heat! Guys, we know...we know...you sleep naked, but at least sport a banana hammock for cryin out loud! ... BEDTIME PHOTO BOOTH! Prizes for sexiest/funniest/best picture! FLIP CUP Round TWO is BACK by popular demand! (Register your team on the pier. First come first served) ***Congrats to THE CABIN for winning the Flip Cup challenge on The BIG 80's Cruise! Think you can beat them? Let's see it!*** The pre-party starts at 6:30pm at Pub 101. Shuttles depart from Pub101 to the party on the pier at 7:30pm. Party continues on the pier and the Love Boat sails at 8:30pm as DJ Steve Wilson spins the traxxx. Tickets: $15 (includes cruise, shuttle bus and donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation) Tickets available at: Pub 101 (101 York St. in the Market) www.YELifestyle.com ***The first 50 people to purchase tickets at YELifestyle.com will receive $3 off. Thats right...tickets are only $12 for the first 50 people!*** To see pictures from The BIG 80's Cruise visit the Photo Gallery at www.YELifestyle.com Keep the dancing going at CLUB ADDICTION for the after party!!! Great music and sweet drink prices! See you in lala land!

Roger Ellerton will be signing copies of his books (“Live Your Dreams Let Reality Catch Up: NLP and Common Sense for Coaches, Managers and You” and “Parents' Handbook: NLP and Common Sense Guide for Family Well-Being”) on Wednesday August 11. He will also speak on: Improving communication at work and at home. How important is communication to your success in life, career or relationships? Date and time: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the NLP Training Centre, 8B Sweetnam Drive, Ottawa (Stittsville), Ontario. Presentation starts at 7:00pm.To reserve a seat at this event, please contact us at info@renewal.ca or www.renewal.ca.

"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" is a musical that tells the story of an average day in the life of the famous comic strip child hero, Charlie Brown. 3 Gourmet Meal Choices: Chicken Breast Pork Tenderloin Roasted Vegetable Polenta Tickets are $40 per person, or $280 for a table of 8 Show takes place at Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Avenue Reservations are required. Box office number is (613) 828-3500 or email contact@suzart.ca

PTS Gala: Masquerading Identities – a carnivale of earthly delights and heavenly intrigue unfolds in this most anticipated social event of the season. The gala is a charity fundraiser for PTS which is the centre for the celebration of sexual orientation and gender diversity. Friday, August 13th, $75 advanced, $80 at the door. Fund raising options available! Contact Claudia at 613.563.4818 or pinktriangle@bellnet.ca - Check out the link and RSVP. 7pm to 10pm at Tabaret Hall Chapel - University of Ottawa

Saturday August 14th, 2010 join us at Lock 17 Bistro and Bar in Kemptville for a Battle of the Bands & outdoor concert featuring local bands in support of cancer research! Help us raise money for this year's causes: Melanoma & Leukemia. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation and the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation for cancer patient care and needed equipment. Tickets: $2 general admission, $5 / licensed areas Bring your family and enjoy a day of great music, prizes and fun! WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS! RULES: 1) Bands must be youths between the age of 16-25 years of age. 2) Send us a demo or link to your music to amy.mersereau@gmail.com 3)Bands will be chosen by July 16th, 2010 ENTER NOW!

Vintage Stock Theatre presents its annual murder mystery/dinner theatre August 7 and 14 on the grounds of the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Play detective in this original production by Marni Stephens - interact with the actors, solve a murder and enjoy a full-course catered meal. Set in 1955, the villagers are convening for the Village Fete, culminating in the annual pie contest. Into this bucolic setting steps a Hollywood director, his eager assistant and his new star – a local gal who is now the talk of Tinseltown. The local schoolteacher and his liberated sister are there to greet them. But watch what happens when they are beset by a cocky businessman and his energetic children. Showtime is 6 p.m. Tickets: $45 (catered dinner included). Reserve advance tickets at 613-860-0603 or use PayPal at www.vintagestock.on.ca. Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road – a pleasant 25-minute drive from downtown Ottawa.

Come out and support those living with kidney disease! Join us on Sunday afternoon, August 15th, 2010 at the Canadian Aviation Museum and participate in the “Simply Fit” Family Friendly 1K walk/run and Competitive 5K walk/run & 10K run. This event is hosted by Shad Ireland Foundation Canada, a charitable organization committed to education, prevention, awareness, and access. The Shad Ireland Foundation Canada and its programs are focused on improving the lives of Canadians (both children and adults) living with kidney disease while educating those who are at risk for developing a renal diagnosis on its leading causes, prevention methods, and societal impact. Corporate sponsors include: Frenesius Medical Care, Genzyme and Professional Physiotherapy Centres. This will be a fun afternoon with health check booth to evaluate your health and information on how to live a healthy lifestyle. There will be motivational speakers, age group prizes as well as master prizes and a free catered meal for all participants! Register now at www.shadirelandfoundation.ca/canada and join us for the 1K walk/run, 5K walk/run or the 10K run! If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact either Marie-Eve Chainey at 613-796-4089 or by email at marieeve@shadirelandfoundation.ca or Nicholas Newell at nicholas@shadirelandfoundation.ca .

Come out and support those living with kidney disease! Join us on Sunday afternoon, August 15th, 2010 at the Canadian Aviation Museum and participate in the “Simply Fit” Family Friendly 1K walk/run and Competitive 5K walk/run & 10K run. This event is hosted by Shad Ireland Foundation Canada, a charitable organization committed to education, prevention, awareness, and access. The Shad Ireland Foundation Canada and its programs are focused on improving the lives of Canadians (both children and adults) living with kidney disease while educating those who are at risk for developing a renal diagnosis on its leading causes, prevention methods, and societal impact. Corporate sponsors include: Frenesius Medical Care, Genzyme and Professional Physiotherapy Centres. This will be a fun afternoon with health check booth to evaluate your health and information on how to live a healthy lifestyle. There will be motivational speakers, age group prizes as well as master prizes and a free catered meal for all participants! Register now at www.shadirelandfoundation.ca/canada and join us for the 1K walk/run, 5K walk/run or the 10K run! If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact either Marie-Eve Chainey at 613-796-4089 or by email at marieeve@shadirelandfoundation.ca or Nicholas Newell at nicholas@shadirelandfoundation.ca .

Sunday, August 15, 2010 1:00 to 4:00 pm Wag Pet Foods, 1071 Bank Street Adoption Day for Good Dog Rescue. If you are thinking about adopting a dog or puppy in the near future, why not think about adopting a pet from a Shelter. Good Dog Rescue will be bringing several dogs available for adoption to this event. We hope to see you there!

Motorcycle Ride for Rescue Cats will be held on Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. leaving from Levi Home Hardware, 476 Ottawa St. Almonte. We have 75 great prizes to give after the ride. Pre-registration is Aug. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. and on ride day from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Coffee and muffins will be served to kick start your day. Rider $20. Passenger $10. This is one ride you don't want to miss. Live entertainment will be there to send the bikes off in style. All proceeds will go to Country Cat Sanctuary, www.countrycatrescue.com home to abandoned and abused cats and kittens. Come on all you pet lovers we need your support to make this ride a success. Info Frances (613) 256-3726 come out and ride for the cats that need you.

ART IN THE CITY 2010 at the Ottawa Art Gallery 16-20 August 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm DIY Fever! An art-week for teens! Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects are hotter than ever! During this week teens will explore a variety of materials and processes, both traditional and unconventional, to design, make, or customize objects that can be worn or used. Activities will include binding a personal sketch book, making buttons, silkscreening, jewelry-making, transforming t-shirt in fashionable clothes and accessories, and more. Age: 13-16 Location: The Ottawa Art Gallery Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6E2 Canada Hours: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm (afternoon only!) Cost: $90.00, included all materials. Please enquire about discounts for members and siblings! or Bring a friend and receive a discount! Information and registration: Véronique Couillard Public Programs Coordinator 613-233-8699, ext. 228 vcouillard@ottawaartgallery.ca The Ottawa Art Gallery 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6E2 Canada 613-233-8699 www.ottawaartgallery.ca

Interested in singing in a top-notch choir that does good things for the community? The Stairwell Carollers not only share the joy of Renaissance and Baroque music at Christmas and in late spring but also donate performance fees, ticket proceeds and CD profits to local charities and give music scholarships to local students. The choir just placed first in the provincial competition of the Ontario Music Festivals Association! If you are a bass, tenor or soprano, contact Andrea at 613-746-2779 or info@stairwellcarollers.com for a chance to replace one of several retiring members of our choir this fall. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings in Manor Park. Auditions are expected to start Aug. 18 but will last only a short period. Call now to discuss and schedule your audition.

Fascinated with lighthouses and all things nautical? Take a guided tour of the Cape North Lighthouse and try out activities related to the science of navigation.

Fascinated with lighthouses and all things nautical? Take a guided tour of the Cape North Lighthouse and try out activities related to the science of navigation. 613-991-3044

On August 21s, at the Chapters Gloucester location, author Michael Di Lauro is signing copies of his novel The Net Present Value of Life. Come on down, from 2 - 4 PM, say hi and have a chat!

Saturday, August 21, 2010 12:00 to 3:00 pm Pampered Pet, 900 Watters in Orleans Bring your perfect pooch or cat and come in to Pampered Pet on Saturday, August 21 from 12 - 3 pm. The pet photographer will take a photo for $10.00. All proceeds will go to Good Dog Rescue. To reserve your photo session, please register today by calling Pampered Pet at 613-590-7551.

Abbeyfield House Ottawa holds Open Houses on the fourth Wednesday of every month, from 2-4pm. Members of the community are invited to Abbeyfield to tour the facilities. Our cook bakes us a cake to have with tea, and we take groups of visitors around the house. Location: 425 Parkdale Avenue RSVP: 613-729-4817

Adobe Flash Platform Summit 2010 25-26 August 2010 NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bangalore, India In keeping pace with the historic transformation that is sweeping the world of development and design, Adobe DevSummit has now morphed into Adobe Flash Platform Summit (AFPS). Your plug in to the web, AFPS recognizes the blurring dynamic of the designer/developer workflow, and features the latest developments on the Adobe Flash Platform that is of utmost importance to both developers, as well as designers. Based on the overarching theme Functional Intent Meets Pixel Perfection, AFPS 2010 will feature a convergence of thousands of developers and designers, Adobe community members and Adobe teams from across the sub-continent, a diverse set of topics ranging from the more technical Flash, Flex, AIR and processing to pure design, mobile, and the coolest and best the industry has to offer. For more information visit: http://www.adobesummit.com

Abbeyfield House Ottawa 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. RSVP 613-729-4817

“Meet the Guide Dogs” is the annual Open House event at Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.. On Saturday, August 28, 2010, it’s your chance to take a tour of the National Training Centre of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, including the kennels. You can also see guide dog training demonstrations, meet working guide dogs, guide dogs in training, and dogs from their own breeding program. Meet the Guide Dogs runs from 11am – 3pm. Admission is free, but if you think the dogs and pups are cute donations would be appreciated! We kindly request that you do not bring your own dogs to this event. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is located at 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick. For additional information call 613-692-7777.