What’s On in Kanata This Month (October Edition)

Looking for exciting things to do this month? Check out our guide for what’s on in Kanata this month and head on out with your family to soak up the fun!

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ON-GOING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2012 – ONTARIO EARLY YEARS CENTRE WEST
The Ontario Early Years Centre has lots of weekly drop-ins for parents and their children all over Kanata. Check out the official drop-in schedule and head out to meet other new parents in your community. See the schedule here.

ON-GOING: PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT BEAVERBROOK LIBRARY
Children’s preschool programs are on at the Beaverbrook Library. All programs are drop-in. Check the website for more information: www.biblioottawalibrary.ca. Storytime is every Tuesday at 10:15AM; Toddlertime is each Wednesday at 10:15AM and Babytime is each Thursday at 10:15AM. The Beaverbrook Library is at 2500 Campeau Drive.

ON-GOING: EVENTS AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Ottawa Public Library features many great events in our local community for adults and children. You can check out each of their schedules on the following links: Hazeldean Branch, Beaverbrook Branch, Carp Branch and the Constance Bay Branch.

ON-GOING: THURSDAYS, KANATA MIXED BOWLING LEAGUE
Kanata Mixed Bowling League is looking for new members. They meet at 7PM at the Merivale Bowling Lanes, 1916 Merivale Road. Contact Sean Baizana at or e-mail for more information.

ON-GOING: BINGO AT THE KANATA LEGION
Bingo at the Kanata Legion happens every Sunday at 1PM. Bingo held at the Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Road. Win up to $1,500 weekly and play all games for as little as $11. For more info, call .

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EVENTS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

KANATA-MARCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WELCOMES DONNA WARWICK – OCTOBER 2, 2012
Donna Warwick of Avant Gardeners will discuss “Common Landscaping Mistakes Homeowners Make” on October 2, 2012 from 7:30-9PM at the Old Town Hall, 821 March Road. A $5 fee is charged for non-members, which can be applied to an annual KMHS membership of $15.

HEURE DU CONTE / FRENCH STORYTIME – OCTOBER 3, 2012
Histoires, rimes et chansons pour tout‐petits et leurs parents ou responsables de garde. L’activité sera suivie par un petit bricolage. Pour les enfants de 0 à 6ans. Families who are not fluent in the French language can attend this activity; however the activity will be delivered entirely in French. French Storytime will be held on Wednesday, October 3 from 9:45‐10:45 at the Kanata Research Park Family Centre, 100 prom. Helmsdale Dr. Facilitator/Formatrice: Julie Desmarais, Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa Register/S’inscrire: 613‐591‐3686 poste 545.

FRIENDS OF THE OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLDING A BOOK ENDS SALE – OCTOBER 6, 2012
The Friends of the Ottawa Public Library (FOPLA) will be holding Book Ends, a book sale of gently used books at the Beaverbrook Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive from 11-3PM on October 6. Come and browse their selection of books, CDs, DVDs, etc.

FREE TOM COCHRANE CONCERT AT SCOTIABANK PLACE – OCTOBER 6, 2012
CUPE Local 503 and CUPE Ontario presents Rock for Public Services with Tom Cochrane & Red Rider on October 6, 2012. Canadian rock legends Tom Cochrane & Red Rider will headline this year’s spectacular edition of Rock for Public Services at Scotiabank Place. This live event, which will offer free admission to all fans, is set for Saturday, Oct. 6. The concert will be presented by CUPE Local 503 and CUPE Ontario to celebrate the efforts of municipal and health care workers in the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Learn more here.

KANATA ART CLUB HOSTS GUEST SPEAKER BRENDA BEATTIE – OCTOBER 10, 2012
Club members will be treated to an exciting demonstration of the finer points of water color painting by its specially invited guest, Brenda Beattie of Constance Bay. The meeting will be held on October 10, 2012 from 7-9PM. All monthly meetings, classes and workshops are held at the club’s meeting place at the Montessori School, 1030 Riddell Drive in Kanata. Non-members wishing to join the club are asked to fill out the membership form on kac1.ca or call Gail Brooker at .

INFANT MASSAGE – STARTS OCTOBER 12, 2012
Learn how to massage your pre‐crawling baby to help improve sleep, bonding, development and more. Bring towel, blanket & clean diaper. Massage oil provided. You and baby attend for all 4 sessions. Parenting discussions part of each session. *Cet atelier est offert en anglais seulement.

Date: Friday October 12‐ November 2 Time 1:30‐2 :30 pm
Location: 2 MacNeil Court
Facilitator: Susan Wheat, CIMI
Register: 613‐591‐3686 x 545

MADD DASH – OCTOBER 14, 2012
MADD Dash Strides for Change is happening on October 14th, 2012 at Earl of March Secondary School, 4 Parkway, Kanata, Ontario, K2K 2B6. Help raise funds to increase awareness about the impact of impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime. OVM Tricia is putting a team together for this so please contact her if you would like to join our team! You can reach her at .

YOU, ME AND YOGA – STARTS OCTOBER 15, 2012
Give your child the gift of good health with parent and child yoga. Learn some basic yoga poses, breathing and meditation techniques with your child in a relaxed, fun 45‐ minute class. Start them now on a path to wellness…body and mind. The program is best suited to 3‐5 year olds. Younger siblings welcome‐‐parents, keep in mind that yoga is a time of reflection and quiet meditation. Bring a yoga mat. *Cet atelier est offert en anglais seulement.

Date: Mondays October 15‐November 5 Time: 9‐10 am
Location: Kanata Baptist Church, Hazeldean Road
Facilitator: Koreen Scott
Register: 613‐591‐3686 x 545

INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDS AND MAKING BABY FOOD – STARTS OCTOBER 15, 2012
Learn about the healthiest foods for babies and their benefits, allergenic foods, choking hazards. For parents whose babies are between 4 and 8 months of age at time of workshop. *Cet atelier est offert en anglais seulement

Date: Monday October 15 Time: 1‐3 pm
Location: Katimavik Preschool Resource Centre
Facilitator: Anne Lim, RD
Register: 613‐591‐6030

THE WIGGLES HIT SCOTIABANK PLACE – OCTOBER 16, 2012
The Wiggles – the fast-dancing, fun-loving fab four from Down Under – are returning to Scotiabank Place on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. with their brand new show Celebration, which will reunite original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page with Anthony, Jeff and Murray for their final tour together as the original Wiggles. Learn more at CapitalTickets.ca.

WALK IN THE WOODS – OLD QUARRY TRAIL – OCTOBER 16, 2012
Come and discover your local nature trails. All ages. Rain or shine; dress for the weather. Bring sunscreen, bug repellent, a hat and water. You may choose to bring a snack or lunch with you and stay behind for your own adventure. We will have sunflower seeds for the birds. You may bring apples and carrots for the deer. Eagleson Road, across from the Hazeldean Mall. *Cet atelier est offert en anglais seulement

Date: Tuesday October 16 Time: 9:30‐11 am
Location: Old Quarry Trail
Facilitator: Susan Wheat
Register: 613‐591‐3686 x 545

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E-STREET BAND – OCTOBER 19, 2012
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announce sixteen additional dates in the U.S. and Canada for the fall leg of the ‘Wrecking Ball’ World Tour, which will kick off August 14 at Boston’s Fenway Park. Learn more at CapitalTickets.ca.

BARBARA STREISAND AT THE SCOTIABANK PLACE – OCTOBER 20, 2012
Barbra Streisand, the most accomplished female recording artist ever, will visit Scotiabank Place on Saturday, Oct. 20, with special guests Chris Botti and Il Volo. Learn more at CapitalTickets.ca.

TOILET LEARNING – OCTOBER 23, 2012
How to assess your child’s readiness for toilet learning and ideas to help facilitate the
process. Discussion. *Cet atelier est offert en anglais seulement

Date: Tuesday October 23
Time: 9:30‐11:30 am
Location: 2 MacNeil Court
Facilitator: Susan Thompson, OPH
Register: 613‐591‐3686 x 545

FROM BABY FOOD TO TABLE FOOD – OCTOBER 23, 2012
Wondering how much food your older baby needs? What are some of the feeding challenges? Looking for recipe ideas? For parents of babies 10‐18 months at the time of the workshop. *Cet atelier est offert en anglais seulement

Date: Tuesday October 23
Time: 1:30‐3:30 pm
Location: 2 MacNeil Court
Facilitator: Anne Lim, RD
Register: 613‐591‐3686 x 545

FIFTH ANNUAL YUK YUK’S COMEDY NIGHT AT THE KIWANIS CLUB IN KANATA – OCTOBER 26, 2012
The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa West is holding its Fifth Annual Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night on October 26, 2012 at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre from 6:45 pm to 10:00 pm. Visit their website to learn more: /.

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH BRINKEETOS! – OCTOBER 31, 2012
On October 31st from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm There will be drop-in and play, children, toddlers, and babies are welcome to come wearing their costumes. If they want a picture of the little ones, there will be a professional photographer taking portraits of those interested. Here is more info: http://www.brinkeetos.com/halloween-at-brinkeetos

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