Category: Events

? Hey Music Lovers — Porchfest is Back for 2025! ?

After the amazing vibes of last year’s inaugural event, we’re thrilled to announce that Porchfest is returning to Riverview Park on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, 2025!

The Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA) is once again bringing the neighborhood to life with the sounds of live music — right from our very own porches, driveways, and front yards! Riverview Park is packed with incredible talent, and we can’t wait for you to hear it.

? Where: All around Riverview Park — check out the map

Porchfest is a fun, relaxed, and family-friendly event where musicians of all ages, styles, and experience levels are welcome.

? This Year’s Lineup: (as of Friday, June 20, 9 am)

1. Heliara – Indie Rock

2. Winchester Warm – Indie Rock

3. Rea Williams – Acoustic Folk/Rock

4. The Back Pedalers – Original Music

5. Altered Egos – Roots, Blues, and Folk

6. Craig Cormier – Folk, Original

7. The Under Ground – Folk, Pop, Country

8. Main Street Revival – Roots, Rock

9. Ineson – Rock

10. Atypical – Acoustic Rock Covers

11. Jaroslav Zenchuk – The Great Balena Avenue Singalong

12. Not Yet Men – Classic Rock, Jam Songs

13. Desiree Abbey – Classical Music

14. Spencer Scharf & CindyG – Rock, Blues, Country

15. GWMusic – Contemporary Acoustic with Gospel Roots

? Know a musician? Love live music? Spread the word! Share the event on social media, tell your friends, and invite your neighbors to grab a lawn chair and soak up a weekend of great tunes, good company, and community spirit.

Porchfest isn’t just about music — it’s about celebrating the creativity, connection, and character that make Riverview Park such a special place to call home.

Got questions? Reach out anytime at president@riverviewparkca.com.

Let’s turn up the volume and make Porchfest 2025 one to remember!

?❤️ RPCA Social Committee

Schedule (revised Friday June 20, 9am)
Note each schedule is for a different area of Riverview Park.

If you would like to check out some of the performers, here are links to their material:

Heliara Heliara | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Cindy Goldberg San Francisco Bay Blues – Spencer Scharf and Cindy Goldberg

San Francisco Bay Blues – Spencer Scharf and Cindy Goldberg

www.craigcormier.com

Countdown 2 Earplugs             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEqfaLbGsa4

Countdown 2 Earplugs             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnKb1dpyQBY

                                                         Instagram.com/countdown2earplugs

Main Street Revival     Main Street Revival – Old Love (Live at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre)

Main Street Revival – Old Love (Live at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre)

Ineson’s album that came out in February https://open.spotify.com/album/5sImbuSvliaCraFve7WetX?si=Is9xTZ-VTpm0JT_-Ol7wyw

Check out Atypical on Facebook and SoundCloud!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1FH7j21R2N

Please see link to Winchester warm’s band camp, with most recent release “Belle Attente” . We will also be playing new material from our new upcoming album.  Also an old video from our days as a duo. 

https://winchesterwarm.bandcamp.com/music

WINCHESTER WARM – Up In The Belfry

Saturday April 19^th, 2025 – morning – see timing details below

Hop on over to Balena Park for the Riverview Park Easter Egg Hunt!

The Riverview Park Community Association is egg-cited to bring some springtime fun to the neighbourhood with our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 — come rain, shine, or even snow!

Here’s how it all cracks open:

• 9:15 AM – Parents arrive to hide 10 plastic eggs per child (peanut-free treats inside, please)
• 10:00 AM – Kids hop into action to find 10 eggs each. Keep an eye out for a few golden eggs hidden with special prizes!

Location: Balena Park, 1640 Devon Street
Washrooms will be accessible.

To keep things safe and fun for every bunny, please consider non-candy goodies like stickers, temporary tattoos, or erasers. If you’re bringing candy, make sure it’s pre-wrapped and allergy-aware.

We can’t wait to see you there for a hopping good time!

Come join us for the annual Riverview Park Winter Carnival at Balena Park (1640 Devon Street) from 2:00 – 4:00 pm

There is something for everyone: skating on the outdoor rink, shoot-to-win game with prizes for kids of all ages, chili and hot drinks, games for kids (off the rink), and a photo booth.  

Come meet your neighbours and enjoy the outdoors with skating, food, games and a campfire. 

The event is organized by the Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA).   We hope to see you there!

Can you volunteer at the event? Click here for a list of volunteer tasks that we need help with. Please contact RPCA at riverviewparkca@gmail.com.

The Ottawa Titans will be providing a special RPCA discount for the remainder of the 2024 baseball season, starting on July 9.  Enter the code RPCA24 to get your tickets at a reduced cost ($10 plus tax) for a fun outing and to help support a local business. Click https://www.ottawatitans.com/tickets to visit the Titans website and purchase your tickets. 

Come join us at the RPCA’s 2024 Community Fall Social and Fundraiser.  Meet your neighbours and support Matthew House Ottawa and the RPCA.  The evening includes dinner, door prizes and a silent auction.  

Matthew House is a local non-profit organization that provides shelter, furnishings, and community to refugees and those transitioning to permanent housing.  The RPCA works to build community and advocate for residents of Riverview Park.

Location: O’Brien’s Roadhouse (Industrial at Russell)
Date: September 29
Time: Doors open 5PM; Dinner 6PM

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Tickets

Tickets are $40 for RPCA members and $45 for non-members and can be purchased by e-transfer, cash or cheque.  Members may purchase up to two discounted tickets (i.e., Member +1) to the Fall Social at $40 each. See event details and menu options below.

Payments, whether for a 2024/25 annual membership or for tickets to the 2024 Fall Social & Fundraiser, can be made as follows:

• via Interac e-Transfer to treasurer@riverparkca.com; or
• by cheque made payable to “Riverview Park Community Association”; or
• by cash

Those wishing to pay by cash or cheque, please contact treasurer@riverviewparkca.com to arrange for payment drop-off or pick-up.

This is a critical fundraiser for the RPCA, a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization representing the civic interests of our community.  Net proceeds from this event, together with annual membership fees allow your community association to re-invest in our community, cover basic operating costs, host community-building events like the Winter Carnival, Summer Carnival & Movie Night and Holiday Caroling, and maintain and operate some of our community’s ice rinks. 

The annual membership fee is $20 per person and covers your membership through September 30, 2025. Membership to the RPCA offers many direct and indirect benefits, including: a voice in your community and its activities, a vote at the RPCA’s Annual General Meeting (and any Special General Meetings), opportunities to connect with our elected representatives, opportunities for discounts to Ottawa Titans baseball games and Ottawa Athletico soccer games.

Dinner

Make your choice of main course by filling out this form.

Deadline for orders is September 25.

Dinner includes

Choice of soup or sale and One of the following main course options.

ROADHOUSE BEEF DIP HOAGIE
Thinly Sliced Prime Rib Soaked in Au Jus | Caramelized Onions | Melted Monterey Jack Cheese Stuffed into a Fresh Hoagie Bun | Side Au Jus

QUINOA POWER BOWL
Black Beans | Roasted Corn Kernels | Quinoa | 7-Grain Medley | Cucumber | Sliced Avocado | Red & Green Peppers | Sweet Kale | Housemade Dressing

AIRSTREAM VEGGIE DELIGHT
Black Bean Patty | Lettuce | Tomatoes | Roasted Garlic Mayo | Caramelized Onions | Sautéed Mushrooms | Smoked Gouda Cheese

NEW BRUNSWICK FISH & CHIPS
Fresh Haddock | Beer Batter | Fresh Cut Fries | Kale Slaw | Freshly Prepared Tartar Sauce

CHICKEN SANTA-FE YOU ASKED FOR IT BACK!
Seared Chicken Breast | Goat Cheese | Mashed Potatoes | Seasonal Vegetables | Greek Dressing

Questions?  Contact RPCA at Communications@RiverviewParkCa.com

We hope to see you there!

Find out about the insurance sector and climate change and then stay for the Annual General Meeting.

6:30pm Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Zoom Registration Link

(Please RSVP – you need to register to receive the Zoom link)

What a great day! No ice for skating but lots of fun, food and smiles!

Come join us for the annual Riverview Park Winter Carnival at Balena Park (1640 Devon Street). 

There is something for everyone: skating on the outdoor rink, shoot-to-win game with prizes for kids of all ages, chilli, snacks, hot drinks, games for kids (off the rink), and a photo booth.  

Come meet your neighbours and enjoy the outdoors with skating, hot food, games and a campfire. 

The event is organized by the  Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA).   We would like to thank our donors: Maplewood Retirement Community, Realtor Sonja Payette, MP David McGuinty, MPP John Fraser and City Councillor Marty Carr.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

The RPCA Board