Come one, come all, and experience a true 1930s carnival! See incredible acrobatics, watch the ten-in-one freak show, ride the vintage Ferris wheel and carousel, and see the largest snakes on earth! Coming to Ottawa Aug. 1 to Sep. 6.

Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for “the most completely satisfying new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked - a new musical, is playing at the National Arts Centre, August 13 - 31st, 2008

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!

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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.

Contact: Hooley’s Pub 292 Elgin St. Ottawa (613) 231-3888 info@hooleyspub.com Charity Event Thursday, July 28, 2008 at 9 pm Tropical Summer Send-Off Hooley’s Pub is having a good-bye party for Summer 2008! Come dressed in your best tropical attire, enter a raffle to win prizes, sip on $3 tropical concoctions, or purchase a frozen cocktail in a real coconut- all while helping out a worthy cause. Hooley’s is raising money for Spread the Net, a charity that works to prevent the spread of malaria in Africa. Cover charge is $3

Singles Night Italian Style Wine and food reception You are invited to share the enjoyment of regional Italian wine and food in an informal atmosphere while you mingle and meet new people. You will be introduced to the world of Italian wine and food. Reception will include a glass of sparkling wine, a glass of white and a glass of red wine paired with samples from our most popular Italian regional antipasto dishes. Thursday August 28, 2008 5:30 pm - 7:00 p.m. 225 Preston Street, Ottawa $25 + tax Cash bar available throughout the evening. To reserve, please call 613-221-9760 or email bookings@divinowinestudio.com

Vehicles up for bid include: 1980 Firebird, 1956 Ford Crown Victoria Fairlane, 1968 Chevrolet Nova, 1969 Firebird Convertible, 1960 Studebaker Champ ½ Ton, 1958 Chrysler Windsor, 1976 Lincoln Continental + boats, trailers, RVÕs, motorcycles, and more! To be held at: 4998 Roger Stevens Drive, Between North Gower and Smiths Falls. Exit 49 off 416. For additional information call Ed @ 613.283.9932 This will be a silent auction. $100 cash deposit required for auctioned vehicles.

The Ottawa Amateur Radio Club’s 12th annual Fleamarket and Forum will be held again this year on Labour Day weekend, that’s Saturday August 30th, at the Carp agricultural fairgrounds arena. The arena is located on 3970 Carp Rd at Falldown Lane in Carp, just north of the farmer’s market. Tailgater sales and vendor setup both begin at 8am. The indoor fleamarket is open to the public from 10am until 1pm. General admission is six dollars. For vendors, tailgate spaces are five dollars, and each table inside the arena is twelve. Both tailgaters and indoor vendors must also purchase general admission tickets. You can reserve arena tables and tailgate spaces by sending an email to fleamarket at oarc dot net. The OARC is pleased to once again sponsor the RAC forum following the fleamarket. Radio Amateurs of Canada host this highly informative event that’s held in the arena’s second floor lounge from one until four pm. This year Dave Goodwin RAC’s president will give us an update on RAC news and activities. Following this there will be a 10 GHz show and tell featuring equipment demos by Dave Goodwin, Ray Perrin VE3FN, and others active on the 3cm band. The Carp Agricultural Fair Grounds is also the location of the Carp Market. It’s open every Saturday morning from May to October, and is home to more than 100 vendors selling produce, crafts, baked goods and more. You can find more information about this event including detailed directions to the arena by visiting the OARC web site at www.oarc.net/fleamarket.

Celebrate the historic Ottawa River on the beautiful shore of Pinhey’s Point, August 30 and 31. Music, artisans, heritage games, demonstrators, food and much more will make this a grand 2-day festival celebrating our most alluring and attractive natural landmark. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., come to 270 Pinhey's Point Road in Dunrobin for a fun-filled day of celebration! Arrive by car or boat. Call 613-832-4347 or visit ottawa.ca/museums for more details.

Every Sunday in August, come to Billings Estate National Historic Site to enjoy a pot of tea and a scone in our garden. Take part in a different themed tour each week. This week, discover how Braddish left his homeland in the 18th century, but never forgot his roots. Discover the lives of his American relatives! The history begins at 2 p.m. Cost is $7 per person, and includes tea, scone and tour. The museum is located at 2100 Cabot St. in Ottawa. Call 613-247-4830 for more information.

Come visit the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum's menagerie of farm animals, and learn about their roles in rural Ontario life! From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 31, watch demonstrations by the farrier as he prepares to trim the mare and her foal’s hooves. Kids can take part in workshops and activities all day to raise awareness of the role farm animals played in the lives of rural families. Say hi to Timmy the donkey, Pop Tart the goat, Angus the bull and two Canadian horses named Sky and Sophia. Pigs, chickens, sheep and rabbits also await your visit to 2940 Old Montreal Rd. Call 613-833-3059 or visit ottawa.ca/museums for more details.

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

Thursday, September 4 from 5:30 pm until late! This year OAG turns 20 and the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art turns 35! In celebration of a double anniversary we're going to party like it's 1988! Join us at the opening of our fall exhibitions for a retro '80s party with music by DJ Chris Ikonomopoulos and DJ Daisy, a cake created by the girl with the most cake, karaoke hosted by Shanghai's China Doll, stickers designed by Howie Tsui, and button-making with artists Deborah and Andrew O'Malley. So crimp your hair, groom your moustache, and put on shoulder pads for a radical time! Speaking at the event will be Marion Dewar, former Mayor of Ottawa (1978-1985), and artist Pat Durr, both instrumental in the creation of Ottawa's municipal art gallery.

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.

Grandparent's Rally Parliament Hill, Ottawa Saturday, September 6, 2008 1:00 p.m. Canadian Grandmothers for Africa: a National Advocacy Network invites everyone to the Grandparent's Rally in support of grandmothers and orphaned grandchildren,some of the most vulnerable victims of the AIDS pandemic in Africa. Join us in front of the Supreme Court of Canada at 12:30 p.m. then walk together to Parliament Hill for the rally at 1:00 p.m.

Join us on September 7, 2008 for the 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of Save the Children Canada. Save the Children Canada is a non-governmental organization dedicated to delivering immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives worldwide. It was been working for over 87 years in Canada and is part of the Save the Children Alliance which has operational programs in over 120 countries. Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008 Location: Falconridge Golf Course (www.falconridgegolf.ca) Cost: $75 per person (includes 18-hole round, dinner and prizes); $50 per person (golf only) To register or for more information, contact: ottawa.scc@gmail.com

Bring the family to learn about threshing, a traditional farming activity, at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum on Sept. 7. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy our peaceful country setting while exploring the 1920s rural village and its 28 heritage buildings. Discover the fun of harvest time, and the many uses for our favourite fall vegetable: corn! Enjoy a feast of freshly boiled corn on the cob. 2940 Old Montreal Rd, Cumberland. Call 613-833-3059 or visit ottawa.ca/museums for more details.

Carlingwood Toastmasters carries out its regular meetings every Monday evening, excluding holidays, at 6:30 - 8:30pm at St Martin's Church 2120 Prince Charles Road in Ottawa. It is a supportive and positive learning environment in which members have the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. Please visit our website for more info.

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

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Javier Conde is playing at the same level that Paco de Lucia (regarded as the best in the world) played at the same age. His recent live concert album was nominated for Best Flamenco Album by the Academia de Musica in Madrid, and he is invited to play at the famous Seville Biennale this year. Discover him for yourself on his Canadian debut tour with his extraordinary ensemble of guitarists, singer and dancer.

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

Ready to have your fifteen minutes of video fame? VIDEO ARCADE 3, the biggest video party of the year, offers you an exciting evening, featuring new and vintage video games, an electronic light installation by Andrew O’Malley, delicious catering by the Honest Lawyer and lots of prizes and raffles for a digital camera, DVD player, a refurbished bike and more! New video games this year include Rock Band and Guitar Hero 3. Honouring the history of Sonic and Mario, games old and new will be offered side by side. Dance Dance Revolution is back by popular demand, and the competition this year is fiercer than ever, with even bigger prizes! Win an Xbox 360 game console! Non-member price is $10 advance or $12 at the door; members' price is $10 and the children's price is $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Advance tickets are available at SAW Video (67 Nicholas Street) and Arts Court (2 Daly Avenue). All proceeds go to SAW Video’s Arts Endowment Fund, and will be matched dollar for dollar by the Ontario Arts Foundation’s Arts Endowment Fund Program – Phase III. For more information, email sawvideo@sawvideo.com, call (613) 238-7648 or visit www.sawvideo.com.

Hot Tots Children's Consignment sale is a semi-annual one day event. We sell gently used children's clothing, shoes, books, DVDs, toys, baby equipment, kids furniture, maternity clothes, scrap booking supplies, and anything else related to kids on consignment. Consignors enjoy the opportunity to sell their children's articles on consignment quickly and easily at a larger profit margin than in consignment stores. Shoppers will enjoy a one-stop-shopping for all of their children and motherhood needs and pay a fraction of the retail price!

In order to plan a journey of any kind (including achieving what you desire in life), you need to know from where you are starting, where you want to go and the resources you will need to get there. In this program, we will assist you to gain clarity in who you are, the roles you play -- at home or at work, the facades you hide behind and think nobody notices, your strengths, the things that make you uniquely you and that people love about you. Distinguish between what is fantasy and reality and what you really want to achieve. For more information http://www.renewal.ca

All local scrapbookers are invited to attend CropTopia Pink which will be held at the Marconi Center on September 13th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. The day includes: lunch, 4 feet of cropping space, wonderful door prizes, free make and takes and demonstrations, plus free use of our cropping tools. Money raised at CropTopia Pink will benefit the CIBC Run for the Cure. For more information and to register online go to: http://www.croptopia.com/CropPink2.htm.

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

Find out how apples were used in the kitchen, in our everyday life, and as feed for the animals at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. On Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., make some apple crafts or try your hand at grinding apples for apple cider! Apple tasting and sale of fresh produce throughout the day. 2940 Old Montreal Rd, Cumberland. Call 613-83-3059 or visit ottawa.ca/museums for more details.

Ottawa River Riders will host their annual all-brand motorcycle ride in support of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Cost is $15 per person, which includes the ride, plus barbecue and score card to win door prizes. The ride is a 200-kilometre ‘surprise’ route to be unveiled during registration. Registration is from 9:30 – 10:30am, with free Tim Horton’s coffee & timbits. The ride begins at 10:30am, starting from Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick, Ontario. For additional information call 613-692-7777 or visit www.ottawariverriders.ca .

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

We are holding our Open House event on Sept 15. Carlingwood TM is a supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth. Come and see the club in action! For more information on the event, visit our website http://www.cyberus.ca/~carlingtm .

Golfers in the National Capital Area can play at one of the area’s most prestigious clubs, and help raise funds to support the training of guide dogs for the blind. Rideau View Country Club, a private course in Manotick, Ontario, will host the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Golf Tournament on Monday, September 15, 2008, which is open to all golfers. Entry fee is $160 per player, which includes 18-holes with cart, lunch, dinner, skill competitions, and prizes. Hole-in-One prizes include the lease of a new vehicle from Dan Murphy Ford or $10,000 from The Co-operators. Meet the dogs, and enjoy a day of golf. Entry forms and information are available online at www.guidedogs.ca or call 613-692-7777. Time is running out. Sign up to play today!

A charitable golf tournament for ByWard Market vendors and customers to support their Shepherds of Good Hope and the Salvation Army as well as "Lisa's Fund" - a breath for Women with Cystic Fibrosis. Besides the charities, the focus of this golf event is on entertainment! Savour a hearty lunch prior to golfing while participating in some up-close magic. Then hit the links for 18 holes of great golf before heading to the Lone Star Grill for an evening filled with delicious eats, great music and top comedic talent from Yuk Yuk’s Andre Jansen. Visit www.golfregistration.ca for more information or to register.

Wednesday, September 17 Stonebridge Golf and Country Club Golf for charity! The Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association – Ottawa Region, is pleased to announce that the NEW and IMPROVED ORHMA Golf Tournament will take place Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Barrhaven. It’s the perfect occasion for you to network with your colleagues in the hospitality industry: restaurateurs, hoteliers, suppliers, operators and service providers. Golfers from all facets of Ottawa’s vibrant restaurant and hospitality industry will tee it up and raise funds for ORHMA Hospitality Scholarship Fund and University of Ottawa Heart Institute. If you have any questions please contact Kristina Sparkes at kristina@kowpr.com or 613-236-8452 ext. 503.

Learn the Secrets of Building Financial Wealth Through Real Estate With over 25 years experience in real estate and working in all aspects of the real estate game I have learned the proven models and the secret strategies that millionaire investors use to accumulate their wealth. My team of professionals have sold over $400 million in real estate in Ottawa and they have seen how our clients have accumulated great wealth from these investments. Whether you are a first time home buyer, moving up the property ladder or an investor we will show you how to develop the mind set of a millionaire investor and ensure that you make the right buying decisions. “Ottawa real estate is so undervalued as compared to other world capital cities. A number of our clients that have relocated to Ottawa have become multi-millionaires because of their Ottawa real estate investments. Once you understand the fundamental elements and models of acquiring and selling real estate you can achieve the life-style you have always dreamed of.” Marnie Bennett Real Estate Life Coach Broker, Keller Williams Ottawa To register please click on link or call 613-233-8606 x 1

Join our beer connoisseur, Geoffrey Skeggs, at Pinhey's Point Historic Site and learn about the different subtle aromas of craft beers in the region. The beers will be paired with cheese, meat, and chocolate! enjoy the beautiful fall colours on the shore of the Ottawa River while sipping local brews. Reservations are required. 19 and up. Located at 270 Pinhey's Point Rd, Dunrobin. Call 613-832-4347 or visit ottawa.ca/museums for more details.

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

Vernissage: Friday, Sept. 19th 2008, 17:00-21:00 On view: Friday, September 19th to Monday, November 3rd 2008 Viewing Hours During Festival X (Sept.18-28): Mon-Fri 11:00-19:00, Sat + Sun 10:00-16:00 Regular Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-15:00 An exhibition of works exploring turning points in the artistic practices of twelve photographic artists. In the context of the photographic medium at its own crossroads, the theme for Festival X: “The Decisive Moment” is reinterpreted in Watershed through the work of twelve established photographic artists. Contributors to this eclectic group show have been asked to select a work that they feel was a turning point in their practice, and to select or create a new work that is in dialogue with this decisive career moment. This exhibition, seeking greater understanding of the creative process, looks beyond the capture of the individual image, to examine the artistic watershed. Exhibiting Artists: David Barbour, Clive Cretney, Tony Fouhse, Chantal Gervais, Lorraine Gilbert, Adrienne Herron, Pedro Isztin, Maggie Knaus, Rita Leistner, Marie-Jeanne Musiol, Michael Schreier, Michael Tardioli The Red Wall Gallery is located in SPAO at 168 Dalhousie, 
at the corner of Bruyère, in the Byward Market.
 For more information contact: 613.562.3824 www.spao.ca info@spao.ca

From Sussex to Beechwood -- garage sales -- rain or shine http://www.newedinburgh.ca

2008 National Capital 8-Hour Skate Raising money for charity is cool, and doing it while showcasing your skills during the 8-hour jam session, or 8km skate is even cooler. This is exactly what the 8 Hour Skate is all about. This incredible event will help raise money for YOUCAN, an organization focused on youth-led initiatives in non-violent conflict resolution and violence prevention, both nationally and internationally. Their mission is to equip and inspire others to peacefully resolve conflicts and develop healthy relationships in their communities. On Saturday September 20, participants of all ages will raise pledges while enjoying a day of skateboarding, or carving the 8km course on their longboards. The day will be filled with music, prizes, a charity auction and other exciting activities. Registration: Participants can register online at www.8hourskate.com where they will receive a package including map, start times, and pledge forms. Cost per individual is $15 which includes a T-shirt from Top of the World, lunch, some refreshments, a chance to win some great prizes, and a day of stellar skating. Charity Auction: Starting August 29, check out the website for a list of charity auction items that you can bid on. Don’t miss out for a chance to get some cool gear! For further information contact: info AT 8hourskate.com

An apple a day keeps the doctor away… or so they say. This family event at Billings Estate National Historic Site celebrates the apple: foods that feature the apple, traditional apple lore and crafts made with apples. From noon to 4 on September 21, learn about the history of orchards on the city's historic property, and taste one of Canada's most treasured fall harvests! Regular admission applies. 2100 Cabot St, Ottawa. Call 613-247-4830 or visit ottawa.ca/museums for more details.

Presented by: The Ottawa Chamber Music Society, in collaboration with the Department of Music, University of Ottawa Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008 Time: 10:30AM ¨C 3:00PM Price: Free admission Location: University of Ottawa, Perez Building, 610 Cumberland, Ottawa, Ontario For more information: 613-234-8008, .cwww.chamberfest.com Classical music is alive and well and can be a blast for the very young! That¡¯s been the message behind the Ottawa Chamber Music Society¡¯s Family Music Fair, presented since 1997 in collaboration with the Department of Music, University of Ottawa. Children and music lovers of all ages will have the opportunity to take a daylong musical journey, which will allow them to: ¡ö Experience over 100 short concerts ¡ö Meet musicians and ask questions ¡ö Participate in a musical game ¡ö Try instruments of every description ¡­ and much more! Admission is free! This is a day for families, the adventurous and the curious of all ages. Participants are encouraged to move around from room to room and explore the grounds to take in as much activity as possible. Join us on this musical journey!

Ninth Annual Ride of Splendor Raised funds going to the Hospital Auxiliary towards their $1 000 000 commitment to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital. Location - Carleton Place Curling Club - 120 Patterson Ave Registration Fee - $20.00 per person or minimum $50.00 in pledges. Includes breakfast (juice, coffee, muffins) and lunch. Route - Approx 300 km (shorter route available, maps provided) Motorcycle Dice Roll Run and Lots of Great Prizes! Registration- 8:00-10:00 am Breakfast - 8:30-9:30 am Ride Begins - 9:30 am Returning - 2:30 pm Lunch - 2:00-3:30 pm Prizes - 3:00 pm Visit http://www.carletonplacehospital.ca/ride-of-spendor.html for more info and registration forms.

Monday 22nd September 2008 7:30 PM You are invited to join us at the St. Brigid’s Centre Ottawa for a marvelous evening of entertainment, direct from Ireland. Check out Téada’s website for more information on this group: http://www.teada.com. Tickets $25 613-244-7373 Doors open 6:30 The St. Brigid's - Centre for the Arts & Humanities - National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre, located in the former 119-year-old heritage property of St.Brigid's church in lower town Ottawa. 314 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5M7 Phone: 613-244-7373

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

Olde Tyme Music Club and Dance, 8:00pn to midnight. Musicians bring you instruments, others only $6.00. Bar available. Coffee and sandwiches at end of evening. For information call Rita 613-826-2566, Bernice 613-224-9888 or Barb 613-258-7679

Support The Huntington Society and Christmas Exchange by attending the Caring and Sharing Charity Auction. This exciting event will take place Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Hellenic Banquet Centre (1315 Prince of Wales Dr.) and will feature great food as well as both live and silent auctions. The evening will be hosted by Honourary Chair Max Keeping, Vice President CTV News Ottawa, with auctioneers Carter, Sandra and the Boyle from 105.3 KISS FM. Tickets are $75 each or $600 for a Table of 8. Visit wwww.caringandsharing.ca to purchase tickets. Call 613-226-6434 or email merryxmas@storm.ca for more information.

LOVE a great SALE? OutGrowOutPlay.com Ottawa’s Premiere Kids, Sports and Gamers Mega Consignment Sale Event! September 26, 27 and 28th Ben Franklin Superdome 191 Knoxdale Road (Corner of Hunt Club Road & Greenbank Road) Tired of paying high retail prices for the stuff that your kids out grow or out play really fast? Comfortably shop over 17,000 sq ft filled with thousands of like-new children’s clothing, toys, furniture, baby gear, sports equipment, video games and much much more! Fantastic deals and unbelievable prices on all the brand name back-to-school items your kids need. Child Find Ontario will be onsite providing the FREE "KidCheck" finger print program, and the "All About Me" Baby I.D. foot-printing package Full Event Details Available Online – www.outgrowoutplay.com Email: casandra@outgrowoutplay.com or call (613) 692-4568

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.

The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) presents author Jason Shron (www.rapidotrains.com) at the Main Library on Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 pm. Mr. Shron will read from his book, TurboTrain: A Journey. The TurboTrain was an early high-speed train that operated in Canada between 1968 and 1982. This event is being presented in conjunction with the Bytown Railway Society (www.bytownrailwaysociety.ca) Admission is free. No registration required. The Main Library is located at 120 Metcalfe St. For a complete list of Library events visit www.biblioottawalibrary.ca. Contact: Infoservice Ottawa Public Library 613-580-2940

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.

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.

CD Release Concert – McGillicuddy’s Rant Time: 8:00 PM Location: St. Giles Presbyterian Church 174 First Ave. (Bank & First) Ottawa Tickets: $25 Door / $20 Advance General, $15 Senior & Student Contact: 613-296-4405 Featuring material from his new recording including works by Manuel Ponce, Antonio Jose, Sergio Assad,

The Canada East Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is having an Agent Day with speakers from two literary agencies. This is an opportunity to hear from experts in the field of Children's Writing. More details, including a registration form can be found at: http://www.scbwicanada.org/east/events.htm

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

'Expressions of Art', the West Carleton Arts Society's annual Art Show, will again be held in the village of Carp over the Thanksgiving weekend. This exhibition and sale brings together over 30 area artists, showing original, high-quality art and fine crafts such as paintings, sculptures, jewellry, pottery, glass work, basketry and more. A gala for invited guests will be held on Friday night. The Art show will be open to the public on Friday, October 10, 6 to 9 pm, Saturday October 11, 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday October 12, 10 am to 4 pm. Carp Agricultural Hall, 3790 Carp Road. Free admission and parking. For more information call 613-832-2156 or check www.WestCarletonArtsSociety.ca.

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.

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Lanterns light the night as you take a guided tour around the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. By appointment only, learn about the secrets of our resident spirits as you tour the village's 28 heritage buildings. Wear your scariest costume to greet Cumberland's ghosts of the past! Regular admission applies. 2940 Old Montreal Rd, Cumberland. Call 613-833-3059 or visit ottawa.ca/museums for more details.

Saturday, October 25, 2008, the 24th Annual CREATIVE HANDS CRAFT MARKET will be showcasing a very talented group of 27 juried artisans/crafters in cooperation with the Knoxdale Community School Council. In addition to a presentation of high quality handmade items from the Creative Hands, the Knoxdale Community School Council provides refreshments and a prize winning bake sale. One must come early to view and to purchase the wonderful baking and handcrafted items. Get a head start on your holiday shopping. This event has over the years provided much needed funding for special programs/supplies at Knoxdale Public School. Admission and parking is free. Hourly door prizes are awarded. Craft Market & Bake Sale are held in the GREENBANK MIDDLE SCHOOL, 168 Greenbank Rd., Nepean, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

CRAFT SHOW & GIFT FAIR Fine crafts and gifts! Over 40 exhibitors! When: November 2, 2008 10:00am - 5:00pm Where: RA Center - Clark Room 2451 Riverside Drive Ottawa, Ontario Exquisite RAFFLE PRIZES to be won! ** Vendors reserve early to ensure space ** Contact: Monique or Natasha (613) 830-8006

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December 10th, 2008 at 8:00 pm Tickets: $ 38.00-$ 42.00 AN EXPRESSION OF PURE JOY! “ -Stratford Beacon Herald Start your season soaring with world class singers, dancers and choirs in this quintessential celebration of joy, laughter and the true spirit of the season. Join the thousands who have already fallen in love with ‘Starbright- The Christmas Celebration’. Originally presented at the Stratford Festival Theatre, Starbright has been thrilling audiences for the past five years and now comes to the Centrerpointe Theatre promising to inspire Ottawa audiences with its powerful themes and beautiful music. Starring David Rogers (Phantom of the Opera, National Arts Centre Orchestra), June Crowley (Phantom, Stratford and Shaw Festivals), Mark Cassius (well known to Ottawa audiences from The Nylons) and many more great musical theatre artists from across Canada. Special Guest: Ottawa’s Yoriko Tanno-Kimmons

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