BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverview Park Community Association, Ottawa, Ontario - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Riverview Park Community Association, Ottawa, Ontario X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://riverviewparkca.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Riverview Park Community Association, Ottawa, Ontario REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260619T153841Z CREATED:20260423T174545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T153841Z UID:3757-1781913600-1781999999@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Pollinator Appreciation Day DESCRIPTION:Wild Pollinator Partners be celebrating Pollinator Appreciation Day again at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden\, and this year’s theme is START WITH A TREE. Meet people who have created a pollinator garden\, talk with scientists who study pollinators\, connect with organizations that support pollinator projects\, learn from tree experts\, buy a tree for your yard or win one in our free lottery. \nBring the whole family. Walks and talks. Activities for kids. Lots to do and see. \n \nMeanwhile\, find out how important native trees are to pollinators and how both make our environment healthy: Pollinators and trees. \nWild Pollinator Partners is all about appreciating pollinators. We love how they make sure we have fruit and vegetables to eat and beautiful flowers in our gardens. They are also part of our local ecosystems – the web of life. \nA variety of experts representing organizations or themselves will be on hand to share information\, answer questions\, tell you everything you need to know about helping pollinators. \n\nWild Pollinator Partners – how to start a pollinator garden. How to use the 3 x 3 x 3 garden design plan to ensure flowers and a colourful garden all season long.\nMaster Gardeners – garden advice from the experts\, including members certified in pollinator gardening.\nOttawa Wildflower Seed Library – free native perennial plants\, activities for kids.\nCanadian Wildlife Federation – posters and other information on pollinators and how to support them in your outdoor space. How to certify your garden as Wildlife Friendly Habitat. Win a backpack full of handy outdoor gear. Activities for all ages.\nCanadensis Native Tree Nursery – volunteers growing native trees to increase biodiversity of Ottawa’s tree canopy.\nCity of Ottawa  – find out about the new Community Gardens and Greening Initiatives program\, rules for gardening in the right of way\, the Rain Ready program\, and how the City supports pollinators. We will also provide information about various tree planting programs\, including Trees in Trust and Plant Your Place. We will have a copy of the Pollinator Appreciation Day proclamation\, various handouts and small giveaway items\, and some gardening kits.\nCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS Ottawa Valley) will showcase youth-led pollinator garden projects\, and share information about their ongoing campaigns.\nEcology Ottawa’s Tree Campaign aims to “protect\, plant\, and promote Ottawa’s tree canopy.” Find out how you can help by planting a tree tomorrow.\nOttawa Stewardship Council – provides expertise and advice to organizations who want to carry out stewardship projects\, but lack the knowledge\, network\, and funding raising skills needed to be successful.  At PAD 2026\, they will have brochures and information about native trees.\nCAFES (Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability) – Link with other communities through this active network that supports pollinator gardening\, waste reduction\, climate action\, and more.\nUniversity of Ottawa entomologists and bee researchers will show you the diversity and importance of wild bees. An opportunity to see bees close up. Take away informative pamphlets\, browse books about bees and pollinators\, look at pollen samples. Tovah Kashetski will also lead a bee-centred walk to the FWG’s butterfly meadow. Last year she shoed us a carpenter bee using a plant stem to make a nest for its offspring.\nOttawa Field Naturalists’ Club – the oldest natural history club in Canada. Become a member and enjoy free newsletter\, monthly meeting and presentation\, guided excursions\, and find out about its nature club for young people.\nOntario Invasive Plant Council – learn to recognize and control the invasive species that destroy our natural ecosystems.\nOttawa Valley Buckthorn Network – join this group of volunteers who research and use best practices to control invasive European Buckthorn. Learn to recognize European and Glossy Buckthorn and find out how they affect pollinators and other trees.\nPinhey Sand Dunes restoration project – find out how volunteers are creating a butterfly sanctuary in this unique ecosystem.\nPeople who have created and now manage pollinator gardens: Friends of Carlington and Hampton Park\, OSEAN\, Clyde Bee and Butterfly Patch. These enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers can provide advice on invasives\, grants/funding\, and species selection related to pollinators and/or invasive species.\nHeng Sun – 3D printed bee boxes\nBird Friendly Ottawa/Safe Wings – will give a tour that shows how birds pollinate by spreading seeds from fruit trees and pine trees (as well as squirrels and chipmunks) – for adults and children.\nA board-certified Master Arborist who is with the International Society of Arboriculture will be on hand to answer tree questions. Ryan Coulas is with Bartlett Tree Experts.\n\nNative plant nurseries will be on hand with a representative selection of their stock \n\nEcho Native Plants – will have a selection of native plants for sale and information boards summarizing the needs of each plant and what types of pollinators they support. Garden advice offered.\nSolidago Farm – a native plant nursery dedicated to protecting and enhancing the biodiversity of the National Capital Region through the production of locally sourced native plants. Producing plugs\, potted stock\, and bare root; limited seed sales.\nNaturaide – will have a selection of native plants and provide information on pollinator and bird relationships with native plants\nOntario Native Plants\nJewel Wing Garden (formerly Beaux Arbres) – specializing in plants native to the Ottawa Valley and garden-worthy wildflowers from eastern North America.\nA Cultivated Art – wide selection of locally native plants. If you are planning a new garden\, or are new to working with native plants\, see videos and the search and filter tools in the plant store.\nFerguson Tree Nursery – high-quality ecologically suitable trees\, shrubs\, and perennials from known seed sources.\nHardy Sprouts – native tree seedlings to sell.\n\nScheduled events\n10:15 Ceremonial tree planting with Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy. \nExplore pollinator habitat and get advice on how to “start with a tree” at the following walks and talks.\nPresentations in the FWG interpretive centre (meet inside building 138) \n\n10:30 Chrissy May\, City of Ottawa Community Gardens and Greening Initiatives\n11:30 Christina Earnshaw\, Tree Fest & Tree Canada\n12:30 Sharon Boddy\, Friends of Carlington and Hampton Park\n1:30 Autumn Jordan\, Bird Friendly Ottawa\n\nGuided walks (meet in the Backyard Garden\, behind building 138) \n\n10:30 Backyard Garden: shade\, leaves\, and birds – Deb Doherty and Sandy Garland\n11:30 Butterfly Meadow – Tovah Kashetsky\, a researcher from Ottawa U who knows everything about butterflies\n12:30 Indigenous trees and plants – Marlene Souliere\, FWG volunteer who has created a medicine garden to illustrate the connection between Indigenous people and nature\n1:30 Butterfly Meadow and Old Woods\, interconnections – Owen Clarkin\, popular leader of tree walks all over Ottawa\n\nFamily craft area \nIn the centre of the exhibit area\, we’ll be setting up murals that kids can add to\, colour on\, starting with a tree. Kids can also pick up a “passport” that encourages them to find the answers to pollinator-related questions by asking specific exhibitors. \nPhoto exhibit \nSome of the amazing and beautiful photos taken at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden will be on display next to the craft area. A group of talented photographers regularly post their work on the FWG Facebook page. Because of their dedication and patience\, they have captured images that most of us never see – birds in flight\, mammals peering out between tree branches\, pollinators hovering over flowers. With their permission\, we are featuring some of them for all to see. Thanks to (in alphabetical order) Ron Bird\, Ellen Chasse\, Erin Durant\, Nadine Fournier\, Jules Gagnon\, Christian Hurlow\, Patrick Lacasse\, Agus Liang\, Lloyd Mayeda\, Virginia McEwen\, Cuong Nguyen\, Linda Noble\, Tony Peterson\, Catherine Shearer\, Janet Stephens\, Luminita Suse\,  Khang Tran\, Karen Vallevand\, Pamela Wolff\, Gillian Wright. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/pollinator-appreciation-day/ LOCATION:Fletcher Wildlife Garden\, 865 Prince of Wales Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T010441Z CREATED:20260514T010441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T010441Z UID:3763-1780678800-1780678800@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Hillcrest celebrates 65 years! DESCRIPTION:Join the celebration at Hillcrest High School (1900 Dauphin Rd) on June 5\, from 5-7 pm. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/hillcrest-celebrates-65-years/ LOCATION:Hillcrest H.S.\, 1900 Dauphin Rd\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174129Z CREATED:20260423T174111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T174129Z UID:3753-1778324400-1778346000@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Matthew House Furniture Sale DESCRIPTION:Matthew House Ottawa will be hosting a Warehouse Sale on Saturday\, May 9th\, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the their Furniture Bank at Unit 1B – 700 Industrial Ave. From among the many generous donations to the Furniture Bank\, volunteers have curated and restored or upcycled hundreds of beautiful\, gently used pieces. \nAll proceeds support Matthew House Furniture Bank and Refugee Services\, helping provide essential items in short supply. Come shop\, enjoy a coffee\, and learn more about the work Matthew House Ottawa does. For more information\, please email info@matthewhouseottawa.org. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/matthew-house-furniture-sale/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T173919Z CREATED:20260423T154054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T173919Z UID:3747-1777111200-1777136400@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Drop and Swap at RA Centre DESCRIPTION:Do you have gently used spring/summer items looking for a new home? \nJoin Ottawa South Eco-Action Network (OSEAN)\, Eco West Enders and the City of Ottawa for a free Swap event on April 25th at the RA Centre\, Clark Hall! More info here. \nHow it works: \nDrop-off items**: Friday April 24th from 5 – 8 pm or Saturday morning between 9-12 p.m.\nEach Individual can drop off 2 large shopping bags. If you have “semi-bulky” items to drop off\, please contact us.\n“Shop” for items: Saturday April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Shop for free even if you have nothing to bring!\n**Please ensure they are clean and in good condition. List of accepted items listed below. \n \n \n\nAccepted Items:                            \n\nPlease bring items that are clean\, in good condition\, and can be carried by one\nperson on the bus\, for example\, including: \nEssentials\n– Sleeping equipment (sleeping bags\, tents\, air mattresses without leaks\, etc.)\n– Kitchen utensils (forks + knives\, can openers\, spatulas\, ladels\, etc)\n– Kitchen small appliances (rice cooker\, slow cooker cooker\, microwave) functioning\n– Dish sets (and individual Plates\, bowls\, cups)\n– Mugs\n– Cooking /kitchen items (frying pans\, casserole dishes\, cookie sheets\, pots\, etc)\n– Glass and plastic food containers (*New: bring your unmatched lids/bottoms too!)\n– Storage Containers (totes\, rubbermaid\, etc) \nEntertainment / Hobbies\n– Summer sports equipment (tennis rackets\, soccer balls\, shin pads\, in-line skates\, swim googles\, etc.)\n– Books\n– Puzzles and Board Games (please let us know if pieces are missing -we will still accept them but want to be transparent)\n– Art and craft supplies (canvasses\, markers\, crayons\, scissors\, rulers\, etc.) (working condition please)\n– Stationary items (notebooks\, paper\, staplers)\n– DVDs and DVD players\n– Sewing supplies\, Sewing Machines and fabric\n– Gardening supplies (tools\, watering cans\, decorative plant pots\, work gloves\, gardening shears etc) \nPersonal items (freshly laundered please)\n– Freshly cleaned bedding and linens\n– Heavy Blankets (laundered)\n– Adult outdoor shoes – Size clearly marked.\n– Children outdoor shoes – Size clearly marked.\n– Jackets (size clearly marked)\n– Waterproof rain gear (jackets\, umbrellas\, boots)\n– Backpacks \nNew! “Semi-Bulky” Items = things that can be carried by one person\n– Large storage containers (clean)\n– Lamps (functioning)\n– Small bookcases / shelving units (things that can be carried by one person)\n– Small Tables (Side\, End or Bedside tables)\n– Mirrors\n– Chairs (kitchen\, dining\, office)\n– Vacuum Cleaners\n– Room fans\n– Working Computers\n– Working Monitors \n❌ They cannot accept the following items: \n\n\nBulky items that would require two people to carry \n\n\n\n\nHazardous or electronic waste (paint\, batteries\, non-functioning electronics etc.) \n\n\nCar seats and bike helmets \n\n\nItems that are not clean or in good (working) condition \n\n\n  URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/drop-and-swap-at-ra-centre/ LOCATION:RA Centre\, 2451 Riverside Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario CATEGORIES:City of Ottawa events,Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260309T180724Z CREATED:20260306T183702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T180724Z UID:3660-1773070200-1773075600@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Rally to Save Kindergarten at Alternative Schools DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. OCDSB notified parents on March 9\, 2026 that there would be junior kindergarten intake at  Ottawa alternative schools in September 2026. \n____________________ \nA rally to save Kindergarten at all Alternative Schools in Ottawa has been scheduled for Monday March 9 at 3:30 PM\, outside the OCDSB offices on Greenbank. Interested parents and residents are asked to RSVP: here and to submit questions to savekindergarten@gmail.com URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/rally-to-save-kindergarten-at-alternative-schools/ LOCATION:OCDSB Headquarters\, 133 Greenbank Rd\,\, Nepean\, Ontario\, K2H 8R1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T180000 DTSTAMP:20250829T021104Z CREATED:20250820T165935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T021104Z UID:3483-1757862000-1757872800@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Balena Park Corn Roast DESCRIPTION:Balena Park Corn Roast organized by Alta Vista Councillor Marty Carr! Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA) will be there too.  You can buy tickets for our Fall Social on October 5 and RPCA memberships prior to our October 22 Annual General Meeting.   URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/balena-park-corn-roast/ LOCATION:Balena Park Field House\, 1640 Devon Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T140000 DTSTAMP:20250908T145139Z CREATED:20250908T145139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T145139Z UID:3512-1757757600-1757772000@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:City of Ottawa/ OSEAN Drop and Swap Event DESCRIPTION:Do you have gently used fall and winter items looking for a new home? Join Ottawa South Eco-Action Network (OSEAN)\, CAFES\, and Eco West Enders for a free Swap event on September 13 at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre! \nDrop-off items between 9-11 am\, and “shop” from 10 am to 2pm! \nCome shop for free\, even if you have nothing to bring! \nWe are also looking for volunteers to handle logistics in the run-up and on the day of. Fill out the form below or contact DropSwapOttawa@gmail.com for more information. \n✅ We are accepting the following items (maximum of 2 shopping bags per person): \n\n\nHoliday decorations (Fall/Winter/Christmas/ Hannukah/Kwanzaa/etc) \n\n\nHalloween costumes (kids and adults) \n\n\nChildren’s winter outdoor clothing \n\n\nHeavy blankets \n\n\nWinter sporting gear (skates\, ski poles\, toboggans) \n\n\nDish sets\, Pots and Pans \n\n\nCanning supplies \n\n\nMatched Tupperware \n\n\nBack-to-school small kitchen appliances (rice cookers\, etc.) \n\n\nKnitting/Crochet supplies \n\n\nDVDs and DVD players \n\n\nBooks \n\n\nBoard game \n\n\n❌ We cannot accept the following items: \n\nBulky items too big for a shopping bag\nHazardous or electronic waste (paint\, batteries\, etc)\nCar seats and bike helmets\nItems not in working or good condition\n\n  URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/city-of-ottawa-osean-drop-and-swap-event/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:City of Ottawa events,Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250624T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250624T203000 DTSTAMP:20250618T031325Z CREATED:20250618T031325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T031325Z UID:3415-1750789800-1750797000@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Alta Vista Ward Community Safety Meeting DESCRIPTION:Alta Vista Councillor Marty Carr’s office will be hosting a Community Safety Meeting at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road) in Ellwood Hall on Tuesday\, June 24th\, from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. \nJoin Councillor Carr\, Community Police Officer Constable Brad Burleau\, and City Traffic Services staff to discuss crime and public safety in our ward.  To RVSP\, please email  marty.carr@ottawa.ca. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/alta-vista-ward-community-safety-meeting/ LOCATION:Jim Durrell Recreation Centre\, 1265 Walkley Road\, 1265 Walkley CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250624T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250624T193000 DTSTAMP:20250618T025746Z CREATED:20250618T025627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T025746Z UID:3399-1750786200-1750793400@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Strawberry Social DESCRIPTION:Ottawa South Member of Parliament John Fraser is hosting a Strawberry Social at Billings Estate from 5;30-7:30 pm on June 24.  RSVP requested (see poster). They will also have free lawn/window signs saying “Proudly Canadian/Fier Canadien” to give out to constituents who would like to show their Canadian pride in time for Canada Day and beyond. \n    \n  URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/strawberry-social/ LOCATION:Billings Estate\, 2100 Cabot St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T210000 DTSTAMP:20250219T184127Z CREATED:20250209T165018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T184127Z UID:3281-1740074400-1740085200@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Ottawa South Provincial Candidates' Debate DESCRIPTION:Please join your neighbours at the Ottawa South Provincial Candidates’ Debate on Thursday February 20\, 2025.\nMeet and Greet starts at 6:00 pm and the debate goes from 7:00-9:00 pm\nThe debate will also be streamed on Zoom.\nMeeting ID: 861 5399 6042\nPasscode: 547705\n  URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/ottawa-south-provincial-candidates-debate/ LOCATION:Jim Durrell Recreation Centre\, 1265 Walkley Road\, 1265 Walkley CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609 DTSTAMP:20240317T013844Z CREATED:20240317T013844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T013844Z UID:2899-1717804800-1717891199@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Community Garage Sale DESCRIPTION: URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/community-garage-sale/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T140000 DTSTAMP:20240201T163153Z CREATED:20240201T162251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T163153Z UID:2744-1715421600-1715436000@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Repair Café DESCRIPTION:A Repair Café will be held for residents who wish to repair a small household appliance or mend an item of clothing. It will be held on May 11\, 2024 from 10am to 2pm in Ellwood Hall at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre. \nIf you would like to be a fixer for Repair Cafés\, visit the Ottawa Tool Library website. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/repair-cafe/ LOCATION:Jim Durrell Recreation Centre\, 1265 Walkley Road\, 1265 Walkley CATEGORIES:City of Ottawa events,Community Events,RPCA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T183000 DTSTAMP:20240111T151406Z CREATED:20240111T151053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T151406Z UID:2676-1707330600-1707330600@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Supportive Housing - Community Forum DESCRIPTION:Register early for the Supportive Housing Community Forum to save a space by emailing \nHeather.Moore@Ottawa.ca \n         URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/supportive-housing-community-forum/ LOCATION:Jim Durrell Recreation Centre\, 1265 Walkley Road\, 1265 Walkley CATEGORIES:City of Ottawa events,Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231219T190000 DTSTAMP:20231213T145054Z CREATED:20231213T144919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T145054Z UID:2628-1703012400-1703012400@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:AVCA Christmas Potluck - Topic: affordable housing DESCRIPTION:The Alta Vista Community Association is having a potluck dinner at the Rideau Park United Church at 2203 Alta Vista Drive at 7 pm on December 19\, 2023. \nMike Bulthuis of the Ottawa Community Land Trust is their guest speaker. If you have anyone in your CA interested in affordable housing (or potlucks!) feel free to invite them on our behalf. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/avca-christmas-potluck-topic-affordable-housing/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231215T190000 DTSTAMP:20231116T195609Z CREATED:20231027T171642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T195609Z UID:2561-1702666800-1702666800@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Annual Carol Sing - All Welcome! DESCRIPTION:A Caroling We Will Go!\nPlease join the Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA) for a live outdoor Christmas Caroling\nevening on Friday\, 15 December at 7 PM at Balena Park\, on Balena Avenue.\nResident neighborhood musician Craig Cormier will be leading a fun sing-along evening of Christmas\nCarols under the stars. Hot chocolate and treats will be served to keep everyone warm. Fire pit and\nmarshmallows for children. All are welcome. If you are able\, please bring a shelf stable food donation for\nthe Blair Court Community House Food Bank. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/annual-carol-sing-all-welcome/ LOCATION:Balena Park Field House\, 1640 Devon Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,RPCA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231210T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231210T153000 DTSTAMP:20231106T143834Z CREATED:20231106T143558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T143834Z UID:2572-1702222200-1702222200@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Christmas Concert - Immaculate Heart of Mary DESCRIPTION:  \nMARK YOUR CALENDAR \nIMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT\nSUNDAY DECEMBER 10\, 2023\, 3:30 pm \nOn Sunday\, December 10th\, 2023 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church\, 1758 Alta Vista Drive\, come enjoy the music of the season! This event will feature local musical groups: the Ottawa Catholic School Board Chamber Choir\, the Grand Choeur De La Salle\, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church/St Margaret’s Church Choirs accompanied by the Ottawa Wind Ensemble\, a 35-member orchestral group. They will be joined by tenor soloist Dr. Fraser Rubens\, for special tributes to the musical season.\nThere will be carol singing for everyone to join in.This 32nd Immaculate Heart of Mary Concert is held in support of the Heron Emergency Food Centre (HEFC). Admission to the Concert is FREE and there is ample and easily accessible parking. There will be collection baskets for voluntary monetary donations (cheque or cash). Tax receipts can be issued by the charity for donations over $20 upon request. If you are interested in an advance donation or have any questions\, please contact the concert organizing committee at 613-791-9115.\nCome and enjoy this wonderful prelude to the Christmas season; it’s a joyous way to help those in need in our community. \nÀ VOS AGENDAS! \nCONCERT DE NOËL IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY\nLE DIMANCHE 10 DÉCEMBRE 2023 À 15 H 30 \nVenez apprécier la musique de Noël le dimanche 10 décembre 2023 à 15 h 30 à l’Église Immaculate Heart of Mary\, 1758\, promenade Alta Vista! Trois chorales\, le Ottawa Catholic School Board Chamber Choir\, le Grand Chœur De La Salle\, et l’Immaculate Heart of Mary Church/St Margaret’s Church Choirs\, seront accompagnées par le populaire Ensemble à vents d’Ottawa\, formation composée de 35 musiciens. Avec à leurs côtés\, de retour le soliste ténor Dr Fraser Rubens\, ils rendront hommage à la saison musicale. \nLe tout sera parsemé de chants de Noël qui uniront les voix des chorales et celles du public. Ce 32e Concert de Noël Immaculate Heart of Mary est offert en appui au Heron Emergency Food Centre (HEFC). L’entrée est GRATUITE et le stationnement est vaste et facile d’accès. Des paniers de collecte seront disponibles pour ceux qui voudront faire un don (chèque ou comptant) au HEFC. Des reçus pour fins d’impôt seront émis pour tout don de plus de 20 $ pour ceux ou celles qui en font la demande. Si vous désirez faire un don à l’avance du concert\, ou pour toute question\, veuillez joindre le Comité organisateur du concert au 613-791-9115.\nVenez profiter de ce magnifique prélude à la période des Fêtes de Noël. Quelle occasion joyeuse d’aider les moins fortunés de notre communauté! URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/2572/ LOCATION:Immaculate Heart of Mary\, 1758 Alta Vista Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918 DTSTAMP:20230607T142507Z CREATED:20230607T142507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T142507Z UID:2187-1694908800-1694995199@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Corn Roast - Balena Park September 17\, 2023 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/corn-roast-balena-park-september-17-2023/ LOCATION:Balena Park Field House\, 1640 Devon Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230731T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230731T200000 DTSTAMP:20230727T211431Z CREATED:20230727T211431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T211431Z UID:2246-1690828200-1690833600@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Soccer Fun Night in Balena Park!!! DESCRIPTION:Come for a friendly soccer scrimmage game with your neighbours of Riverview Park. You don’t need to be a superstar to participate!  Just bring your own water\, appropriate clothing/footwear and enthusiasm.\n\nThere will be two games running concurrently:\n\n\n-one for the ” little kids ” under 10 years”\n-one for the big kids ” over 10 years” and this includes the adults/parents too!!!\n\nWhere:  Balena Park field by the spectator stands\n\nTime: 6:30-8:00pm (kickoff time at 6:45pm)\n\nCost: FREE\n\nContact:  Lorella Piirik\, RPCA Social Committee\, (807) 621-9297 or lpiirik@bell.net URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/soccer-fun-night-in-balena-park/ LOCATION:Balena Park Field House\, 1640 Devon Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,RPCA Events ORGANIZER;CN="Riverview Park Community Association":MAILTO:communications@riverviewparkca.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T203000 DTSTAMP:20230711T194826Z CREATED:20230711T194826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T194826Z UID:2252-1689964200-1689971400@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Riverview Park at the Ballpark - July 21 DESCRIPTION:Friday July 21 :  Riverview Park at the Ballpark!\nThe Ottawa Titans (Frontier League) baseball game on Friday July 21 will be “Riverview Park at the Ballpark”. If you’re lucky you might be able to get one or more of a limited number of free tickets for this game at Vimy Brewery (11-830 Industrial Avenue – Behind the NAPA store (vimybrewing.ca). \nDiscounted tickets for RPCA members are available for all Titans home games (including July 21) by using code RPCA23 ( www.ottawatitans.com ). \nThe Titans play at the Ottawa Stadium on Coventry Road next to the Canadian Tire store. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/riverview-park-at-the-ballpark-july-21/ LOCATION:Ottawa Stadium\, Coventry Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,RPCA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T200000 DTSTAMP:20230711T193310Z CREATED:20230711T193142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T193310Z UID:2249-1689618600-1689624000@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Soccer Fun Night at Balena Park!!! DESCRIPTION:Come for a friendly soccer scrimmage game with your neighbours of Riverview Park. You don’t need to be a superstar to participate!  Just bring your own water\, appropriate clothing/footwear and enthusiasm.\n\nThere will be two games running concurrently:\n\n\n-one for the ” little kids ” under 10 years”\n-one for the big kids ” over 10 years” and this includes the adults/parents too!!!\n\nWhere:  Balena Park field by the spectator stands\n\nTime: 6:30-8:00pm (kickoff time at 6:45pm)\n\nCost: FREE\n\nContact:  Lorella Piirik\, RPCA Social Committee\, (807) 621-9297 or lpiirik@bell.net\n  URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/soccer-fun-night-at-balena-park/ LOCATION:Balena Park Field House\, 1640 Devon Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,RPCA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T160000 DTSTAMP:20230522T192956Z CREATED:20230522T192641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T192956Z UID:2157-1687010400-1687017600@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Balena Field House - Open House 2023 DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us at the Balena Field House 1640 Devon Street on June 17 any time between 2 and 4 pm to share your vision for this facility. The doors leading towards the playground will be open. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/balena-field-house-open-house-2023/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230606T210000 DTSTAMP:20230522T193038Z CREATED:20230522T185606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T193038Z UID:2150-1686078000-1686085200@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Climate Resiliency Community Dialogue DESCRIPTION:  \nRiverview Park and Alta Vista Climate Change Community Dialogue June 6 from 7-9 pm\n \nAre you interested in learning more about how climate change will affect Ottawa\, and in discussing how we can prepare for these impacts? Join your neighbours at the Riverview Park and Alta Vista Climate Change Community Dialogue. \nThis dialogue will be an opportunity to learn about climate impacts and risks and share how you see them affecting you and your community. It will also be a chance to discuss actions that individuals\, communities and the City can take to prepare for climate impacts. \nThis event is part of a series of community dialogues co-organized by CAFES in partnership with Community Associations across Ottawa. The insights from the dialogues will be sent back to Community Associations\, attendees\, and to the City’s Climate Change and Resiliency team to help inform the City’s Climate Resiliency Strategy. \nFind out more and register here: June 6\, 7-9pm\, Trinity Church of the Nazarene. \n  \n  URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/2150/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T170000 DTSTAMP:20230522T193115Z CREATED:20230410T173048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T193115Z UID:2089-1683360000-1683392400@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Eco-focused Jane's Walk in Riverview Park DESCRIPTION:Interested in reducing your carbon footprint? Join Ottawa South Eco Action Network for an Eco-Focused Jane’s Walk in Riverview Park to see and ask questions about homeowners’ experience with:\n– ground source heat pumps;\n– native plant pollinator gardens;\n– solar systems;\n– heat pump water heaters; and\n– air source heat pumps. \nThis walk will start at the Riverview Park Alternative school Saturday May 6. Time of the walk is still to be determined. Sign up at https://www.janeswalkottawa.ca/en/walks/8199 starting April 30\, 2023 for this walk or a selection of other walks that are happening on the May 6 and May 7 weekend. URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/eco-focused-janes-walk-in-riverview-park-2/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211106T110000 DTSTAMP:20211104T105316Z CREATED:20211104T105316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T105316Z UID:1162-1636192800-1636196400@riverviewparkca.com SUMMARY:Your Green Home: Course Kick-Off & Info Session DESCRIPTION:Your Green Home: Course Kick-Off & Info Session\n \n\n \n\nNovember 6th from 10am – 11am\n\nJoin us to learn more about the Your Green Home course by envirocentre and to celebrate the kick-off of a 10-week online learning journey!\n\n \n\nYour Green Home teaches you the small things you can do to have a big impact on your home’s environmental footprint.\n\n \n\n \n\nOn November 6th envirocentre will be kicking off our first ever facilitated Your Green Home course which means in addition to the course content\, you’ll also receive:\n\n \n\n A coupon to access Your Green Home for free\n Access to the My Green Lifestyle online community\n Weekly check-ins with our green home coaches\n Your Green Home certificate *\n A chance to win a $150 IKEA gift card*\n\n \n\n* on completion of the course\n\n \n\n \n\nRegister for the event!\n\n \n\n \nDuring this one-hour event you will:\n \n\n Learn why greening your home is one of the most important ways you can help reduce our city’s emissions\n Discover the top 10 ways you can start greening your home\, right now\n Hear from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and MPP Joel Harden\n\n \n\n \n\nWe look forward to a lively Q&A session where we will (try to!) provide answers to your questions!\n\n \n\nFor more information about Your Green Home and the rest of the online courses offered by EnviroCentre visit: mygreenlifestyle.ca URL:https://riverviewparkca.com/event/your-green-home/ LOCATION:Zoom meeting CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Envirocentre":MAILTO:info@envirocentre.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR