Photographs of the Festivals of the Indigenous Peoples of Mexico and Canada by Valerie Burton. TIME 3:00 – 5:00 PM For information call 613-789-2322 LOCATION: St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts & Humanities - Home of the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre, 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5M7

Learn more about guide dogs and Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind by attending

rahimlovessalsa.com cordially invites all Latin Ballroom Dancers to practice and share dance skills with the rest of Ottawa/Gatineau Salseros. Make your own choreography to your favorite songs, dazzle us with your dance outfits and grace us with your performance! Dancing Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata in a Non-Alcoholic, Safe, Friendly and relaxed Environment Every Friday night and some Saturday Nights from 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM! Also Join us for one hour Free Dance Lesson from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM! Host: www.rahimlovessalsa.com Location: St. Johns Parish Hall 275 Elgin St. @ Somerset St. Time: 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM! Saturday July 5th! Cover Charge: $7.00 ( Includes one hour Free dance lesson)!

rahimlovessalsa.com cordially invites all Latin Ballroom Dancers to practice and share dance skills with the rest of Ottawa/Gatineau Salseros. Make your own choreography to your favorite songs, dazzle us with your dance outfits and grace us with your performance! Dancing Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata in a Non-Alcoholic, Safe, Friendly and relaxed Environment Every Friday night and some Saturday Nights from 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM! Also Join us for one hour Free Dance Lesson from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM! Time: Friday June 6th, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM! Location:275 Elgin Street Cover: $7.00 (Includes one hour free dance lesson)! Dance shoes or Indoor shoes Required! No Outside Beverages allowed on dance floor! Host: www.rahimlovessalsa.com

Matt Pepin, whose fiddle playing is garnering praise for its creative blending of traditional Irish, Scottish, and Quebecois, with a distinctly contemporary flare. And back by popular demand Ardyth and Jennifer with their haunting harps and voices. TIME 8:00 PM $15 at the door Doors open at 7:00 PM LOCATION: St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts & Humanities - Home of the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre, 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5M7

The Hindustani Sangeet Mandal Presents An evening of Sufi music and ghazals by Gulfam Sabri and Party An unassuming and extremely talented singer, Gulfam Sabri belongs to a distinguished lineage of traditional musicians and represents the 7th generation of the Sainia Gharana of Rampur-Moradabad. He is the YOUNGEST SON of the great Sarangi maestro Ustad Sabri Khan, who is a recipient of the Padma-bhushan Award. His illustrious father Ustad Sabri Khan initiated Gulfam Sabri into music at a very early age. In his keenness to explore the vast realms of music he has carved a niche for himself as a Sufiana & Ghazal singer and is committed to popularizing this art form. Sunday, July 6, 2008 6:30 pm Theatre Orleans 255 Centrum Blvd. Orleans Tickets at the door: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors/Students Advance Purchase; Adults $20; Senior/Students $15 Available at Vaishalis Superstore 62 Wylie Avenue and Ainees Convenience Store 6008 Voyageur Drive For more information contact 841-5575 or www.hindustanisangeetmandal.com

Join us and show your support of our rural youth July 6th at the Spencerville Fair Grounds at the 29th edition of the EBI 4-H Showcase. This will be one of the region

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Ramblers, gamblers, lads and lassies are all invited to attend the 12th Annual Almonte Celtfest being held in the natural amphitheatre of Gemmill Park that is now extended over four days. From Thursday July 10 through to Sunday July 13 audiences can enjoy the great traditions and contemporary styling

Odawa Neeskak is an Ottawa Toastmasters club with a difference! We focus on aboriginal themes, from ancient traditions to modern disputes. Come to listen or talk. <<>> Odawa Neeskak meets from 4:30 to 5:30pm on the second and fourth THURSDAYS of each month at 90 Sparks room 1121 <<>> At Toastmasters, a volunteer organization, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet once a week for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, filling feedback roles, offering spontaneous speeches on a topic, and offering constructive evaluation. <<>> For more information, see http://OdawaNeeskak.FreeToastHost.info/ or contact bmckiver@aol.com or call (613) 835-4076

Special screening of the critically acclaimed film "Kundun". Organised by the Ottawa Friends of Tibet Website: www.oft.ca Friday, July 11, 2008 Bronson Centre, Mac Hall 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Free Admission Donations are appreciated ($10 suggested) All are Welcome! We will be serving Chai, Momo(Veg. & Non-Veg. Tibetan dumpling) and Dre-sil (Tibetan rice desert with wild potatoes for an auspicious occasion)! Also featuring Sales Bazaar with items from Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal and India, includes Tibetan 100% woolen hand knotted carpets with traditional design.

Friday, July 11th Juicy Music for July: Where the underground meets the Indie Scene ''Pas assez pour Suzie'' featuring Olivier Fairfield, drums, Pierre-Luc Clement, guitar and Phillipe Charbonneau on double bass AND the Ottawa premiere of KoAk with Ian Wilson, guitar and vocals and Meg Folkins drums and vocals. TIME 8:00 PM TICKETS $10 at the door Entrance off Cumberland, doors open 7:30 PM LOCATION: St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts & Humanities - Home of the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre, 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5M7

Phone: 1–800–437–2233 Price: $3 for adults and $1 for children Description: The Friends of Crysler's Farm will be staging the 195th anniversary re-enactment of the battle that halted the November, 1813 invasion of Canada on the weekend of July 12 and 13, 2008 at the Battlefield Memorial, adjacent to Upper Canada Village.

Osgoode Community Centre, 5660 Osgoode Main Street Hear Ye, Hear Ye. Join us, one and all, young and old, as the Kingdom of Osgoode Village presents its first Medieval Festival with knights doing battle, weapon toss, merchants’ wares, the King and Queen presiding over court, handfasting, children’s games, candle making, crowning of the Village Prince and Princess - lots of fun for the whole family.

Pancake Breakfast while listening to Live Celtic music TIME: 10 AM to 1 PM $5.00 adults and $3.00 children, an affordable outing for all the family. Regular Pancake Breakfast is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month at the Centre. LOCATION: St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts & Humanities - Home of the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre, 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5M7

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum just east of Ottawa welcomes visitors to come celebrate the work of firefighters, paramedics and police officers July 13 from 10 am to 5 pm. Join us for a day of fun in commemoration of those who risk their lives for our safety and security. Call 613-833-3059 for more information.

A group of downtown Ottawa artists invites the curious to prowl through their homes and studios during the second annual Centretown Art Tour (CAT). This one-day only self-guided tour will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2008, from 10am to 6pm. Tours are free and many works will be for sale. A preview show will be held at the Shanghai Restaurant (651 Somerset) throughout the month of June, with a CAT kick-off party on Thursday, June 26th, from 6pm to 10pm. The tour will be an easy walk

A group of downtown Ottawa artists invites the curious to prowl through their homes and studios during the second annual Centretown Art Tour (CAT). This one-day only self-guided tour will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2008, from 10am to 6pm. Tours are free and many works will be for sale. A preview show will be held at the Shanghai Restaurant (651 Somerset) throughout the month of June, with a CAT kick-off party on Thursday, June 26th, from 6pm to 10pm. The tour will be an easy walk – or an even easier bike ride. Visitors to the area will also enjoy a closer look at the heritage architecture and unique local shops. The studios and homes on the tour are all within the following geographical limits: Laurier to the North, Gladstone to the South, Lyon to the East, Bronson to the West.

The Paris National Opera Children's Choir Under the musical direction of Gael Darchen, 60 angelic voices celebrate Bizet, Debussy, Faure, Britten and more TIME 8:00 PM TICKETS $15 General admission, $9 for children LOCATION: St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts & Humanities - Home of the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre, 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5M7 For tickets and information 613-244-7373

Local filmmakers teach youth the process of making a Super 8mm or 16mm film. These weeklong camps give youth the opportunity to gain hands on experience using (celluloid) film equipment. Participants collaborate as a team to produce a two to three-minute B&W film. Youth will have the opportunity to experience each of the following roles: Director, Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Sound Recordist and Editor. For more information visit our website www.ifco.ca

A sociable evening of good company, good wine,and fabulous hors d’ouvers. You work hard for your money, learn financial strategies that will have your money working hard for you. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Empire Grill, 47 Clarence Street, Ottawa. Limited seating available. Please RSVP to Lester Angus 613-742-8018 ext 471.

"The Friendly Fair for Friendly Folk"

Enjoy demonstrations of working treasures from the Canada Science and Technology Museum collection. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the reserve collection. Try your hand at print making and solar observing (weather permitting). The whole family will appreciate these indoor and outdoor activities with motorcycles, engines, telescopes, and more. 613-991-3044

Christmas comes early again this year with the 3rd Annual Christmas in July presented by Enbridge, on Thursday, July 17, 2008 from 6 am to 9 am at the Fallowfield Transit Station. Stop by to enjoy a free BBQ breakfast served by several local politicians and VIPs. Donations will be collected in support of the Christmas Exchange, who since 1915 have been providing local families with food assistance during the holiday season. With lots of food, fun, and Christmas merriment, this is one breakfast you don’t want to miss! For further information about Christmas in July and the Christmas Exchange, call 613-226-6434 or visit www.christmas-exchange.com

This is the 150th Year for the Almonte Fair!

Come to our Fair and have fun! Check the website for a list of events and attractions.

Kars Recreation Association, 1064 Old Wellington Street Annual Kars Fair with horse show, dog show, entertainment and more.

Olde Tyme Music and Dance, Jamboree at 2:00pm until 8:00pm at Osgoode Community Center, Osgoode Main Street. Cost only $8.00. Bar available.BBQ by Care Center. Music by Northern Echos; The Marlboreens; and Osgoode club players. For information call Rita at 613-826-2566; or Bernice at 613-224-9888.

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Nothing is more exciting for children to be able to look back at their childhood and remember a favourite ride, candy apples or that cotton candy. Please join us July 24 thru 27 as we celebrate our 178th fair and enjoy our theme this year “World of Sports” look for sports related theme activities throughout our fair and when you are done enjoying our fair—sit back, relax and in a couple of weeks get ready to cheer on our “Canadian Olympians”

Experience the Dairy and Beef 4-H shows, Cattle penning, Demolition derby, Exhibit hall, Talent show and much more for Fun and Excitement

Demolition Derby, Midway. Scavenger Hunt for the kids. Join us as we light the fire and bring the spirit of blacksmithing alive! Check the website for a list of events.

Mixed Slo-Pitch fundraiser tournament July 25, 26, 27 in Richmond, Ont. Contact strikezonetournament@gmail.com to register or for more information.

Ottawa Chamber Music Society presents the 15th anniversary of the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival. Chamberfest '08 will take place from Friday, July 25 th until Saturday, August 9th with 110 concerts/musical events and over 250 artists. Passes permit listeners to attend most concerts. $95 CAD (adults), $45 CAD (students).

Ottawa’s legendary Nintendo themed rave is BACK! Synergy and 1upped Productions present HERE WE GO…AGAIN! The infamous Luna-C returns alongside the intergalactic UK hardcore phenomenon UFO. Here We Go was voted Ottawa's party of the year for 2007. Expect this one to blow it out of the water. Bigger venue, more sound, better lighting, crazier deco and extra Nintendo. If you’re new to Here We Go, expect Super Mario Bros green tubes, hanging boxes and a whole whack of other funky Nintendo decorations! We want to see something Nintendo on each and every one of you.

Old fashioned fun for all. View exhibits, live music, Community Association barbecue, strawberry social, antiques cars and tractors. Location: Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum, 7814 Lawrence Street, Vernon

FREEDOM FIGHT: TITLE QUEST ROBERT GUERTIN ARENA

The Festival will be open to general public free of charge from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday July 26, 2008 and on Sunday July 27, 2008 (2 days) at Confederation Park in Ottawa. Free live performances will take place. The Festival will display Turkish art, folk dance, music and gourmet food, where visitors will get an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and savour Turkish hospitality, culture, heritage and cuisine. Visitors will be able to browse and buy Turkish products, souvenirs and handicrafts, participate in activities for children, view many authentic demonstrations and performances, sample Turkish cuisine, and do much, much more at the Festival. For more information please visit our website: http://www.ottawaturkishfestival.com/

Midsummer Herbfest: Celebrating a Healthy Lifestyle Herbfest has been an Ottawa Valley tradition for twelve years and is a must-attend event for those interested in herbs, gardening, cooking and living a healthy lifestyle. Activities have evolved over the years to embrace a wider range of interests. Events at Herbfest offers something for children, families and the elderly, and includes:

Yes, the popular Tony award musical “Urinetown” in coming to Rockland in August 2008! Once again, Ain’t Seen Noth’n Yet Inc (ASNY productions) will produce a musical theatre this summer and provide the opportunity for young local talents from Ottawa, Orleans and Rockland to show us what they can do. ASNY gives young Canadian actors, signers and dancers the chance to perform on real professional Broadway productions along side some professional and semi-professional actors, signers and musicians. Amongst the professional cast this year, Constant Bernard, Jennifer Fontaine, Kodi Cannon, Brendan Bailey and Bronwyn Steinberg. The show will debut on July 31st and run until August 9th. It will be held under the “big top” at Du Moulin park in Rockland. Tickets are on sale now through ticketmaster.ca and ticketweb.ca. See you under the bid top!

CMETrust presents, in association with District Six Music and Kapacity Entertainment Rhymes & Dimes, the summer edition. A fundraising concert featuring Zaki Ibrahim, and South Africa's Tumi. Thursday July 31st 2008 at Babylon Nightclub, 317 Bank Street, Ottawa - doors open at 8:00p.m. Advance tickets $15, visit www.CMETrust.org for purchase information. All proceeds go towards alleviating poverty in urban Kenya through education!

Come to this sectional game to enjoy some good bridge and earn extra master points. http://www.racentre.com/e/clubs/radbc/ScheduleAndResults.html

Agricultural Showcase, Draft Horse Demonstrations, Conklin Midway, Homecraft Demonstrations, 141st Anniversary.

August 1st-August 15th 2008 The first annual juried exhibition of winning works in three categories from the SPAO Part Time Studies program. SPAO 168 Dalhousie 613-562-3824 www.spao.ca info@spao.ca

On Monday, August 4th, 2008 from 11am until 4pm, join the Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa, in partnership with the Bytown Museum, to celebrate local heritage down on the grounds of the Bytown Museum/Ottawa Locks! Musketry Demonstrations, Lace Making, Flax and Linen Weaving, Rug Braiding, Scottish Dancing, Slam Poetry by ONI the Haitian Sensation, Aboriginal Drumming and music by Northern Voices, Blacksmithing, heritage games & face painting, Birch Bark Canoe building demonstrations by the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn,tabletop exhibits from local heritage groups and museums, Celtic Cross Commemoration Ceremony, costumed characters from Ottawa's past - including Colonel John By himself, free admission to the Bytown Museum and more!

Annual fair hosted by the Cumberland Township Agricultural Society. Agricultural exhibits, horse shows, livestock competitions, antique tractor and machinery display, craft Show and commercial displays, demonstrations, Robertson Amusements Midway, ball tournament, conservation zone, children's area, agricultural education barn, Lions Texas Hold' Em tournament, bed races and more.

Our theme this year is Down on the Farm. This fair belongs to you the people of our community and it gives us great pride and pleasure to invite each and everyone on August 8, 9, 10, 2008.

Canada's oldest annual fair!

Welcome to the "Ultimate BluesCruise" ! Do you know what happens when you mix a Mississippi style river boat ,Chicago Blues , Casino fireworks and some groovy people ? A night of pure pleasure ! Bring your best dancin' shoes because you will need them . Rain or shine the show will go on because the boat is totally covered so nothing can dampen the weather on the BluesCruise. Check out the funky shirt contest. All aboard....

Join the Canada Science and Technology Museum for a celebration of lighthouses and all things nautical! Tour the Museum

The 2008 Ontario Summer Games will take place from August 13-16, 2008 in the National Capital Region. The Ontario Games are the Province's premiere multi-sport event and provide sports competition for youth between the ages of 11 and 22. The Games will involve approximately 3,500 participants (athletes, coaches and officials) from across the province, as well as over 1,000 volunteers.

As Ottawa's largest annual community event, SuperEX works closely with many communities to present a varied mix of programming, exhibits and entertainment designed to reflect not only the Ottawa of today but the region's past as well. SuperEX takes on a magic quality this year with the second annual Capital Magic Festival expanding to the two weekends of SuperEX. Our regular attractions PLUS the Capital Magic Festival are all included in your gate admission.

Demo Derby, Pet & Poultry Shows, 2 day Need for Speed and Team Penning, Miniature & Heavy Horse Shows, 4-H Classes & Fitting Competitions, Livestock Displays, Homecraft, Culinary Arts, Rotts & Vegetables, Flowers, Junior Exhibits, Concessions, Entertainment, Midway.

Odawa Neeskak is an Ottawa Toastmasters club with a difference! We focus on aboriginal themes, from ancient traditions to modern disputes. Come to listen or talk.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind hosts our annual UK Day Garden Party & Tea, in the tradition of British High Tea. Stop by for tea & scones between 12:00pm and 3:30pm. Tickets are $12 per person, with proceeds to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. You can pay at the door, but advance ticket purchases will guarantee a table and give you priority seating. There will also be live musical entertainment throughout the day, including the Swamp Water Jazz Band. 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick.

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Our Family Friendly Fair includes such events as 4-H Beef, Dairy & Sheep Show, Junior & Senior Halls, and Children's Events (Pet show and Crafts). An Open Air Beer Tent with a Live band and numerous activities throughout the Fair and several Entertainers at different times. Beef, Renfrew County Holstein Show, Heavy Horse Show.

Antique Tractor Pull, English & Western Horse Shows, Homecraft Exhibits, Children's Exhibits, Hereford Zone Show & Simmental Show, Heavy & Light Horse Shows, 4-H Dairy & Beef Shows, Local Entertainment

Come and live the fair experience: Grandstand Entertainment, Miss Shawville Fair Pageant, Midway, Food Concessions, Pay one price admission, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Produce Exhibits, 4-H Shows, Livestock Shows, Horses, Cattle, Poultry, Truck Pull, Fireman Competition, Pet Show, Petting Zoo, Demolition Derby, Team Penning, Horse Pull, Heavy Horse Show, Light Horse Show, Western Horse Show, Home cooked meals, and more!

Come to this game to enjoy some good bridge and earn extra master points. http://www.racentre.com/e/clubs/radbc/ScheduleAndResults.html

Odawa Neeskak is an Ottawa Toastmasters club with a difference! We focus on aboriginal themes, from ancient traditions to modern disputes. Come to listen or talk.

Demolition Derby, April Wine, Aaron Lines, The Abrams Brothers. Livestock Shows, Exhibits, Midway. Come and enjoy the “The Greatest Fair In The Ottawa Valley”.

On behalf of the Russell Agricultural Society, I invite you to come harvest the excitement at the 2008 Russell Fair from September 4 to 7. We look forward to seeing you!

Central Park, Ottawa, Canada The 3nd annual raw vegan festival in Ottawa, Canada's capital city, will take place on Saturday Sept 6th & Sunday September 7th, 2008. This year we are delighted to include the Raw Lifestyles Film Festival from LA to the lineup on the evenings of Friday Sept 5th and Saturday Sept 6th. This full weekend event will feature a lineup of renowned raw speakers including Victoria Boutenko, Matt Monarch, Angela Stokes, Paul Nison, Dorit and many others. The festival will also include live raw food prep demos & workshops; a host of healthy lifestyle exhibitors; and the highlight of the event - a raw vegan pie contest on the Saturday, and a raw deserts contest on the Sunday! Last year's festival was a great success, bringing together over 2500 people to this beautiful outdoor park setting. Admission is free to this unique and inspirational non-profit community event.

Barn of Learning, 4-H Show, Family Shows, Ambassador Contest, Horse/Cattle/Sheep/Dairy/Goat & Poultry Shows, Demo Derby, Pony Show, Western Show.

Make A Wish Foundation and Optihealth Holistic Centre are teaming up to present a charitable event promoting education, safety, and fun for the whole family! Entertainment by Junkyard Symphony, Ray's Reptiles and much much more! Exhibitors and sponsors welcome. Location: Ben Franklin Soccer Dome at Knoxdale Avenue Date: Saturday September 13th/08 Time: 9:30-2:30 Those interested in being exhibitors or sponsors can contact Veronica at: v.dupont@optihealth.ca for more information. website: www.blastoff.ca

Ottawa Feast of Fields 2008 Sunday September 14, 2008 from 12:00 - 4:00pm Vincent Massey Park Ottawa Feast of Fields 2008 is an annual harvest event organized by Canadian Organic Growers, Ottawa Chapter. Local, organic food is our best choice for nutrition, taste, and our environment. Our theme this year is Heritage Biodiversity. Feast of Fields provides a unique opportunity to sample such food, the best of our fall harvest, prepared by chefs from over 20 top restaurants in Ottawa, Gatineau and the region. A key planning focus for COG-Ottawa is minimizing our environmental footprint, throughout the event lifecycle planning. Ticket Prices: Adults: $40 advance / $50 at entrance Youth and Students, age 13 to 25: $25 (with valid ID to be checked at entrance / $30 at entrance, Children under 13: Free Last year, tickets were sold out prior to the event. Tickets go on sale August 1st! For more information: call 613-244-4000 or feastoffieldsottawa@gmail.com

Ottawa River Riders Virago will host their annual all-brand motorcycle ride in support of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The

Ottawa Feast of Fields 2008 Sunday September 14, 2008 from 12:00 - 4:00pm Vincent Massey Park Ottawa Feast of Fields 2008 is an annual harvest event organized by Canadian Organic Growers, Ottawa Chapter. Local, organic food is our best choice for nutrition, taste, and our environment. Our theme this year is Heritage Biodiversity. Feast of Fields provides a unique opportunity to sample such food, the best of our fall harvest, prepared by chefs from over 20 top restaurants in Ottawa, Gatineau and the region. A key planning focus for COG-Ottawa is minimizing our environmental footprint, throughout the event lifecycle planning. Ticket Prices: Adults: $40 advance / $50 at entrance Youth and Students, age 13 to 25: $25 (with valid ID to be checked at entrance / $30 at entrance, Children under 13: Free Last year, tickets were sold out prior to the event. Tickets go on sale August 1st! For more information: call 613-244-4000 or feastoffieldsottawa@gmail.com www.feastoffields.ca

This is the 2nd year of the festival. There will be exhibitions in galleries and art spaces in Ottawa and Gatineau, talks by artists, film screenings, and other activities. The gala launch will be Sept 18th at St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities, 314 St Patrick st. info@festivalx.ca

Let the celebration begin! Come join Cirque du Soleil and celebrate the magic of Corteo

The Metcalfe Fair is an annual agricultural fair held in Metcalfe Ontario, a town located about 15 miles south of Ottawa, Ontario, the Capital City of Canada. This fair has been held in the fall of each year since 1856. Today, Metcalfe Fair is a thriving major agricultural fair in Eastern Ontario.

For the first time ever in Canada, the stars come out to shine in a power-packed hour-long multi-media musical storytime featuring some of Treehouse TV’s best-known characters. Kids – and parents – are invited to laugh at Max & Ruby’s antics, dance and sing along with Miss Spider and her Buggy Bunch, and even stretch with Babar’s signature yoga moves! This fun presentation is hosted by the zany fairy Godparents Cosmo and Wanda from The Fairly OddParents.

During Thanksgiving weekend 2008, Marcus Gottlieb will cycle from Toronto to the Boundless Adventures Base-Camp in the Ottawa Valley, a 300 km journey to inspire support for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Visit www.bikemitzvah.com to learn more about this young man

When a big storm rolls into town while the engines are preparing for the annual Magic Lantern Festival on the Island of Sodor, it is up to Thomas, his friend Percy, the troublesome Diesel and others to repair the lighthouse that guides visitors to Sodor. Encountering adventures along the way, Thomas, Percy and Diesel, along with the people and engineers from the island of Sodor, share a story that helps encourage life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation as they try to find a way to "save the day."

17 local artists open their studios for the 16th year. Painting and sculpture will be seen along side performances, artist talks and other special events at our annual event.

Come to this game to enjoy some good bridge and earn extra master points. http://www.racentre.com/e/clubs/radbc/ScheduleAndResults.html

Come to this game to enjoy some good bridge and earn extra masterpoints. Swiss scoring (IMPs rather than matchpoints) http://www.racentre.com/e/clubs/radbc/ScheduleAndResults.html

Come to this game to enjoy some good bridge and earn extra master points. http://www.racentre.com/e/clubs/radbc/ScheduleAndResults.html

Come to this game to enjoy some good bridge, earn extra master points, eat treats, and perhaps win a turkey! http://www.racentre.com/e/clubs/radbc/ScheduleAndResults.html