Le Théâtre de Dehors est fière de présenter Les Guerriers de l’auteur Canadien Michel Garneau à l’occasion de sa nouvelle programmation 2010. Les Guerriers, une pièce écrite en 1989, traite d'un sujet d'actualité frappante. La pièce raconte l'histoire de deux publicistes qui s'enferment ensemble afin de trouver un nouveau slogan pour les Forces de l'Armée canadienne. Tout en se creusant la tête pour trouver la phrase frappante, il leur sera impossible de ne pas se questionner sur plusieurs aspects de la guerre. Entre autres; L'humanité est-elle fondamentalement guidé par ses pulsions instinctives ? Les heures de représentations seront; 20h le 1er et 2 septembre, 13h et 18h30 le 3 et 18h30 le 4. Les représentations auront lieux dans l’intimité du Léonard Beaulne au 135 Séraphin-Marion, Université d’Ottawa (UO). Le prix d’admission est de 5$ par personnes.

Le Theatre de Dehors, is proud to present Les Guerriers, by Canadian author Michel Garneau. While Les Guerriers was written in 1989 the subjects in this play still resonate loudly in today’s news. Two publicists lock themselves up in a room to write a new catchphrase for the Canadian Armed Forces. As they scramble to come up with a slogan that will boost recruitment they begin to question themselves about the true aspects of war. For instance, is humanity fundamentally guided by instinctive impulsions? The show takes place from Septembre 1st-4th 2010 in the intimate and welcoming Studio Leonard Beaulne, at 135 Seraphin Marion, on the Ottawa University campus. The hours of the show are 8pm on Sept 1st and 2nd; 1:00pm and 6:30pm on Sept 3rd; 6:30pm on Sept 4th. Admission is $5 per person.

Carefor Health & Community Services has been chosen by Somersault Promotions as the official charity of the 10th Annual Morning Canadian 8Km & 3Km Fun Runs! The event is taking place at the Terry Fox Facility in Mooney's Bay, and will be starting at 8:00a.m. on September 4th 2010 in conjunction with the Morning Canadian's many other events including triathlon and duathalon. Interested parties can sign up and become a member of the Carefor Team by collecting pledges on behalf of Carefor. To do this, please follow this link: http://www.carefor.ca/english/events/10th-annual-morning-canadian-8km-3km-fun-runs.htm and download a copy of the pledge and registration forms. Great prizes will be available to our many Team members, including t-shirts and much more!

Lumière Festival is an evening event bringing artists and performers together with the community in a celebration of light. As the light begins to fade, hundreds of lantern lights will flicker and Stanley Park will be under the spell of the enchanting magic of the Lumière Festival! In preparation for the special evening, the Crichton Cultural Community Centre will hold lantern and performance workshops throughout the month of August. Please see the website for details

Come join King Rattler as we open for Montreal's Psychobilly crew, Matchless and headliner, from San Diego California, Buzz Campbell. Buzz and his band are just off their recent tour, opening for Stray Cats on their European Tour. Buzz is also a spokesperson for Gretsch Guitars! Location, The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray at Parent st. in the Byward Market $10.00 cover Join King Rattler on Facebook too!

While being back at school doesn’t always get kids too excited, there is definitely some fun to be had in the harvest season! Explore the peaceful country setting of the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum and relish the site’s corn fields on Sunday, September 5 for the Harvest Festival! Bring the whole family out to enjoy the last precious days of summer with crafts, demonstrations, wagon rides, costumed interpreters, children’s activities and much more! The festival takes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, located at 2940 Old Montreal Road. Regular admission applies. For more information, visit Ottawa.ca/museums or call 613-833-3059.

Ottawa-born flutist, Lindsay Bryden, will present her debut solo recital at St. Andrew's Church, 82 Kent Street at Wellington, on Monday, September 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Bryden will perform with pianist Frederic Lacroix a program of important flute and piccolo repertoire by composers JS Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Cecile Chaminade, Pierre Sancan and Gary Schocker. For more information on this event, please visit www.lindsaybryden.com

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!

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.

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.

Explore 100 reproductions of criminal photo cards (mug shots), dating from 1886 to 1908, and learn the stories behind them. Arresting Images offers a unique perspective on the social history and the practices of early policing in Ontario, and highlights historical themes and social circumstances during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as well as the emerging use of photographic portraits as a police identification tool. At the Canada Science and Technology Museum September 18, 2010 to January 3, 2011

North Gower/Kars September 11 and 12, from 10 to 5. Feed your soul while discovering the treasures of rural Ottawa; explore the area and enjoy a delicious lunch. Visit the studios of local artists and artisans, a market garden, alpaca farm and learn a bit of local history. Do it all on the Discovery Tour in North Gower/Kars on September 11 and 12, from 10 to 5. This year’s tour has 31 participants at 14 stops all within an 8 km radius of North Gower, just 30 minutes south of downtown Ottawa. Admission is free. Demos at many stops. Door prizes. The Tour supports the North Gower and Area Food Bank -you can too.

Be part of Canada's largest fundraiser for Parkinson's! Join Parkinson Society Ottawa for our 15th Annual SuperWalk Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Andrew Hayden Park. Registration start time: 9:00 a.m. Walk start time: 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a picturesque 7km or 2km walk with family and friends followed by a BBQ lunch celebration and entertainment! Support the over 8,000 people in Eastern Ontario affected by Parkinson's.

Critter Jungle and Fromm invite you to Take The Plunge on Saturday September 11 from 9am to 6pm and Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 9am to 4pm at Rideau Carleton Raceway4. This two-day outdoor festival (rain or shine) will raise money for eight local animal rescue organizations and features 1000 Islands Dock Dogs, vendors, silent auctions, games and animal related demos throughout the weekend. For more details, please check our website!

The ‘Guide Dog Run’ Motorcycle Ride is an all-brand event, hosted by the Ottawa River Riders and presented by Live 88.5, on Sunday, September 12, 2010. All bikers are welcome to join in the ride. It’s a rain or shine, 200-km ride through Eastern Ontario to raise funds towards the training of guide dogs. Registration is from 9:30-10:30, during which you can enjoy free Tim Horton’s coffee & Timbits. Then, depart for the ride, which is followed by a barbecue and prizes after the ride. Also tour the kennels of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind and meet some of the dogs. Cost is $15 per rider. The ride starts from the National Training Centre of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind at 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick.

Walk and Raise Money for Ottawa’s Animals. Join us on Sunday, September 12th at 10 am for the 22nd annual IAMS Wiggle Waggle Walkathon. The walk has a new location on Riverside Drive across from the RA Centre. Ample free parking will be available at the RA Centre. We invite supporters of all ages & physical abilities including: families, children, adults, seniors as well as community & corporate teams to walk & raise pledges to help Ottawa's animals. Participants can choose between a 2-5 km walk & can walk with or without a dog. Walk day unfolds with numerous activities for the whole family: a scenic healthful walk & a festival atmosphere that includes a Family Fun Zone, Pet Pavilion Marketplace, dog agility area, various other pet & family friendly activities, a BBQ lunch, contests & prizes. Registration is $25 for individuals & $40 for families. Pledges will help the OHS meet its fundraising goal of $215,000 for Ottawa’s animals. More info is available at ottawahumane.ca or at 613-725-3166 x263

Fall Celtic Festival -- Sunday September 12th 2010 -- Noon – 6 pm. You are invited to join us for a Fall Celtic Festival for some fun and entertainment with a host of local musicians and dancers on stage - Tap your feet, clap your hands, or get up and dance -- food, refreshments and bar available to indulge yourself. *** FREE ADMISSION *** EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! BBQ - BAR – REFRESHMENTS. Saint Brigid’s Centre, 310 St. Patrick Street --This event will take place outside unless it rains then it will be inside. Check the website for updates.

Family Patterns Workshop– based upon the book: The Family Patterns Workbook by Carolyn Foster To register and for more information contact: Melinda_kyouei@ymail.com or Laura_kyouei@ymail.com WWW.KYOUEICENTREFORCHANGE.COM Introduction: Family patterns of shared behavior and attitudes are extremely powerful and deeply ingrained and frequently carry through to many generations. Are you curious about family mysteries, wish to recover from traumatic family experiences or desire to avoid replaying hurtful patterns; instead putting positive family patterns to greater use in the present? If so, then this is the workshop for you! Using writing as a medium, this is an intensive 7 week self-discovery course of discovering how you’re your family history affects your daily life and relationships. Workshop runs from September 12th to October 31st.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind presents our annual Golf Tournament, 18-holes, plus lunch, dinner, skill competitions, and lots of prizes on Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Carleton Golf & Yacht Club in Manotick, Ontario, all for $160 per player. Carleton Golf & Yacht Club offers excellent shot-value and will hone every element of your game. With water on 10 holes, devilishly well-placed bunkers, and tempting twists and turns, you will soon become familiar with the term "risk and reward". Tucked in a scenic setting on an islet of the Rideau River, the course is within minutes of the communities of Manotick, Barrhaven and Riverside South. From downtown Ottawa, a relaxing 30-minute drive south on highway 416 clears your head and puts you on the tee with the lush green carpet ahead of you and work far behind. Enter to play in our tournament today, www.guidedogs.ca or (613) 692-7777.

Learn about credit, loans, investing, budgeting--financial literacy. This 2-part workshop is organized by Greenboro District Library, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive, and presented by RBC South Keys. Workshops are on Tuesdays, September 14 and 21, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Part One: Everyday Banking, Credit, Buying Your First Home; Part Two: Managing Your Money, Investing Wisely . Call 613-580-2957 x 32628 to register and for information.

Come raise a glass and learn about the wonders of beer and brewing with local beer connoisseur Geoff Skeggs on Wednesday, September 15 at Billings Estate National Historic Site. Participants can match food with brews and get a taste of Ottawa’s local brewing history starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. Must be of legal drinking age to participate. Billings Estate is located at 2100 Cabot St., in Alta Vista. For more information call 613-247-4830 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

A Flea in Her Ear, a SevenThirty Production at The Gladstone, runs September 16 to October 23, 2010. Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday/Sundays at 2:00 p.m at The Gladstone, 910 Gladstone Avenue. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 613-233-4523, online at www.thegladstone.ca, or purchased directly from the box office. Prices are $38.00 for general admission, $33.00 for seniors, $23.00 for students, (including all taxes). Email: seventhirty.productions@gmail.com Follow us on twitter: seventhirtyprod Facebook: SevenThirty Productions http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=10152961644&ref=ts

Mambo Nuevo Latino along with Latin American Art Agent Lilia Faulkner cordially invites you to a Vernissage like no other… Thursday, September 16th, from 6:30pm – 9pm Featuring the marvelous paintings of Marta Beatriz Caceres from Guatemala and delicate paintings and engravings from Cuba Julio A. Alarcon and Joel Finalet

Begins September 17th, 2010, 220+ Hour Program - This Program leads to certification as a KRI Level 1 Yoga Teacher and is internationally recognized and YA RYT-200 approved and held on 10 monthly weekends. Our Teaching Team brings a wealth of experience and expertise. All of our Teachers are KRI certified Teacher Trainers. Early Bird Rate and Payment Plans available.

Learn about the wonders of beer with local beer connoisseur Geoff Skeggs. Pair your brews with the right foods, learn about the brewing process, and get a taste of Ottawa’s brewing history. The final instalment of the Series for Adults workshop takes place on Friday, September 17 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, located at 2940 Old Montreal Road. The cost of tickets is $35. Must be of legal drinking age. Registration is required. For more information, please call 613-833-3059 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

A one-of-a-kind Charity Adventure Race inspired by two firefighters who connected adventure racing with the race to survive cancer. A successful adventure racing team works together to overcome challenges, not unlike the team of doctors, patients and medical community work together in the fight against cancer. Quest for a Cure Fall Equinox Night Race: Ever wonder what it would be like to orienteer through the bush at night, riding a bike, travelling thru water, hiking across unchartered territory — What an adventure! Put on your helmet and grab your compass; everyone wins as money raised goes to support cancer patient care and support services through the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

Go local and get a taste for a variety of regional craft beers at Pinhey’s Point Historic site. On September 18, local beer connoisseur Geoff Skeggs will take you on a tour of your taste buds as you sample delicious brews from the area’s finest microbreweries. Pair your beer with the appropriate foods, learn about the brewing process and work up an appetite for March Township’s local brewing history. Admission is $35 and requires advance registration. All participants must be of legal drinking age. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site is located at 270 Pinhey’s Point Road in Dunrobin. For more information on Craft Beer Tastings or any other great fall activities happening at Pinhey’s Point, visit Ottawa.ca/museums or call 613-832-4347.

Join us as we Walk to raise money and awareness for Polycystic Kidney Disease. Date: Sunday Sept 19th Time: Registration starts at 1pm walk starts at 2pm Location: Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds 92 Main St. West, Vankleek Hill (only 1 hour east of Ottawa) Register online: www.endpkd.ca email: vankleekhillwalk@endpkd.ca All funds raised go to the Polycystice Kidney Research Society of Canada aka the PKD Foundation Canada

An introduction to the Greening Sacred Spaces program of Faith & the Common Good. Members of Ottawa faith communities, of all traditions, are invited to attend and participate in this afternoon-long free workshop that explores the connections between faith & the environment, as well as practical ways that religious communities can reduce their impact on the environment. Event takes place at the Ottawa Baha'i Centre, 211 McArthur Ave K1L 6P6 from 1-5 pm on September 19th. For more information contact kathrynguindon.fcg@gmail.com or visit the Ottawa Chapter page on www.greeningsacredspaces.net.

Celebrate La Dolce Vita in Little Italy! A weeklong culinary celebration of Italian food on Preston Street, La Vendemmia has been Ottawa 's Celebration of Italian Wine & Food held in the heart of Little Italy, Preston Street for 14 years! La Vendemmia is a series of Italian wine and food seminars, dinners, cooking demos, wine tastings, a wine and food show JUST for Italian cuisine and spirits, and a traditional grape stomp with 100% of proceeds going to support the great work of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. THIS YEAR'S EVENT will take place from September 20-26! Visit www.prestonstreet.com/lavendemmia to see the events, sign up for the special dinners and demonstrations, and enter for your chance to win great prizes! Also, sign up a team for the Grape Stomp Relay and raise money in support of cancer research!

A Kanata Environmental Network (KEN) event. Listen to the local candidates debate their visions for the future of Kanata. Location: Holy Trinity Catholic High School, 180 Katimavik Road. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

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

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 September 22. He will also speak on: Improving communication at work and at home. How important is communication to your success in life, career or relationships? Presentation starts at 7:00pm. Date and time: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the NLP Training Centre, 8B Sweetnam Drive, Ottawa (Stittsville), Ontario. To reserve a seat at this event or for more information, please contact us at info@renewal.ca or www.renewal.ca.

If God did exist, what would you ask? Blackburn Hamlet Community Church is hosting the Alpha Course! Join us for an introductory evening on Wed. Sept. 23rd from 7:30-9 PM to see if the course is for you. Dessert will be served! Course begins Wed. Sept. 29th from 6:30-9PM. The evenings will include dinner, a video, and discussion. Non-denominational and no cost! For more information or to register, contact Pat or Karen at bhcchurch@gmail.com or 613-837-BHCC. For more info about the course, visit www.alphacanada.org

The Ottawa Centre GPO members will be selecting their candidate for the 2011 Provincial election on September 22nd at 6:30pm. GPO leader Mike Schreiner will also be speaking at the nomination meeting. The meeting is open to all but only those individuals who have been a GPO member for at least 14 days (before September 8th) are eligible to vote. Visit www.gpo.ca and click "Join" to become a member.

United Way Ottawa invites you to join us and be united: to give, speak up and take action. Join the 2010 Campaign Chair Cassie Doyle at this year’s Campaign Launch. You’ll be served breakfast by our celebrity servers, be entertained, meet the 2010 Campaign Cabinet, and learn how we can connect and partner together to make change happen in our community. To purchase tickets, please visit us at www.unitedwayottawa.ca or call 613-228-6721.

Presented by Front + Centre and MIFO. With a dynamic repertoire ranging from Barocque to contemporary, this 15-piece chamber orchestra is among the best of its kind in North America. Founded by cellist and conductor Yuli Turovsky, I Musici de Montréal performs more than 100 concerts per season throughout the world, including three prestigious series in Montreal. This extraordinary amount of activity places I Musici amongst the most important touring orchestras in Canada.

It’s time to turn on your flashlights and explore the night life at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site. On September 25, watch a whole new world come alive under the cover of darkness and meet some of the creatures who stalk the night. Learn about fall migration patterns, discover who beds down for a winter-long nap, and explore how they prepare for the bleakest season. Enjoy a campfire and some ghost stories before heading home. The fun begins after the sun goes down at 7 p.m. Admission is $6 per person, $10 per pair or $15 per family. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site is located at 270 Pinhey’s Point Road in Dunrobin. For more information on Creatures of the Night or any other great fall activities happening at Pinhey’s Point, visit Ottawa.ca/museums or call 613-832-4347.

Presented by Cineplex Entertainment, the Starlight Walk for Smiles will take place at beautiful Dow’s Lake. A delicious BBQ lunch is presented by Malone’s Lakeside Bar & Grill with prizes donated by Zip.ca, KAO Brands, Hasbro and an all inclusive trip for two by Sunquest! Proceeds from the event will help bring Wishes, Great Escapes and Hospital Happenings programs to seriously ill children and their families in Ottawa.

The Cycle for Autism has been the primary fundraiser for the Ottawa Chapter of Autism Ontario for 15 years. The Cycle brings friends, family, supporters, and cyclists together for a fun event to raise funds for the supports and services offered through Autism Ontario in Ottawa. The 2010 Cycle for Autism will take place on the morning of Sunday September 26th, 2010. The starting point is the Ron Kolbus Centre/Lakeside Gardens in Britannia Park, Ottawa. Please join us as we support the Ottawa Chapter.

See Country star Rodney Carrington at the NAC, Sunday September 26th.

Come out and join us for a day of trail riding in the beautiful Larose Forest, in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The cost of registration is $10 (includes a BBQ lunch). Sign up early to be eligible for our “Early Bird” prize! Many prizes to be won! Details can be found at www.cerec.ca (Information aussi disponible en français)

Whether they were jellied, baked, sipped or turned into dolls, apples were both delicious and fun in pioneer times! Discover the many ways that apples were prepared and enjoyed by early Ottawa pioneers at Billings Estate National Historic Site on Sunday, September 26 and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around the site. The party runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is $6/person, $10/pair or $15/family. Billings Estate is located at 2100 Cabot St., in Alta Vista. For more information call 613-247-4830 or visit Ottawa.ca/museums.

Please join CPAWS-OV on Sunday, Sept. 26th at 10AM for a guided hike along the Jack Pine Trail, Beaver Pond Trail, and Lime Kiln Trail in the Stony Swamp Conservation Area of the NCC Greenbelt. We will hike through some interesting wetlands, mature forests, and an alvar. Come out to see these interesting areas and to hear about CPAWS-OV’s efforts to protect the beautiful, and ecologically significant, NCC Greenbelt. Meet in the Beaver Pond Trail parking lot near the intersection of Moodie Drive and West Hunt Club (P8 on the NCC Trail Map). The hike will last about 2.5 hours. All ages and skill levels welcome. We hope to see you there! More information about this event and CPAWS-OV can be found at: www.cpaws-ov-vo.org

Sept 28th to Oct 5th – a Retreat on Environmental Decline and Climate Change as a Moral Issue will be held at St. Paul’s University and other locations in Ottawa. This week-long series of a Retreat and five community Round Tables offers an opportunity for leaders in various religious groups to have a dialogue and to build relationships for responding to environmental decline and climate change as people of faith. Contact: 613-599-3112; aurenv@gmail.com.

Team Diabetes Meeting Canadian Diabetes Association Tuesday, September 28th 6-8pm 45 Montreal Rd, Ottawa Team Diabetes is the national activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association which promotes healthy active living while raising funds and awareness for the Association. Join us at the Team Diabetes monthly meeting for the opportunity to meet with other participants, learn about our international events, get fitness and fundraising tips and start the experience of a lifetime. Meeting is free to attend, light refreshments are served. Please R.S.V.P. to Michele at michele.blackstock@diabetes.ca or 613-688-5929

Embrace your inner Mario Andretti by signing up to take part in the exclusive 2010 On Track event in support of The Ottawa Hospital and United Way Ottawa. Spend the day driving on a world-class race track and learn safe, advanced driving techniques from experienced instructors. The event is for all cars and drivers - no special vehicle or experience required! Date: September 29, 2010 Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Calabogie Motorsports Park Who benefits from this event? By participating in this exclusive event, you’ll be supporting The Ottawa Hospital and United Way Ottawa, two charities dedicated to the health and well-being of our community. Participation is limited! For more information call 613-798-5555, ext. 19821. We look forward to seeing you at the track!

A juried art show of photography, painting, sculpture and mixed media created by members of AOE Arts Council. Please join us for the vernissage on Thursday September 30, 2010 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Come discover the latest in home design, decor and building ideas at The Home and Design Show, October 1 to 3, 2010 at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa. Windows, doors, flooring, roofing, furniture, insulation, and the latest green products and technology—you’ll find it all at this three-day show! Browse hundreds of exhibits, consult with industry experts, and take in an educational seminar at one of our two stages. Celebrity guests Jane Lockhart (star of W Network’s Colour Confidential) and Jim Caruk (star of HGTV’s Real Renos) will be appearing at the show on all three days. Look for more details on our website (www.caneastshows.com). Regular admission: $10. 17 and under FREE.

The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival present’s Jake’s Gift!! Two shows only: Saturday October 2nd at 7:30PM & Sunday October 3rd at 2:00PM St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 425 Centre St., Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 All tickets $20. Ages 10 to 110. Box Office: 613-925-5788 info@stlawrenceshakespeare.ca http://www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca/schedule.aspx Jake’s gift is an award winning Canadian play about a WW2 veteran’s journey back to Juno Beach for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. While there, Jake meets Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village, whose inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long ignored ghosts; most notably, the war time death of his eldest brother Chester, a once promising young musician. At its heart, Jake’s Gift is about the importance of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave.

Keep your binoculars handy and your eyes peeled as you wander through beautiful Pinhey’s Point Historic Site in search of some feathered friends. On Saturday, October 2, explore some of the Ottawa Valley’s prime habitats for the region’s diverse bird population. With the help of an expert guide, locate birds from the underbrush to the treetops, and learn how they prepare for winter. The hike runs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and admission is $6 per person, $10 per pair or $15 per family. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site is located at 270 Pinhey’s Point Rd. in Dunrobin. For more information on the Bird Watching Hike or any other great fall activities happening at Pinhey’s Point, visit Ottawa.ca/museums or call 613-832-4347.