Riley Brockington, City Councillor (River Ward)

Victoria Day Fireworks by RPCRA
2015-05-17 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Mooneys Bay Park, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 8W6, Canada

Carlington Arts Festival and Family Fun Day
2015-05-18 10:30 - 16:00 | ON

Mooney's Bay Footbridge Grand Opening
2015-05-18 16:30 - 17:00 | Mooneys Bay Park, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 8W6, Canada
I am pleased to inform the Riverside Park Community and Recreation Association and the local community that on Sunday May 17, 2015 at 4:30pm, I will be joined by special guests and members of the community to officially open the Mooney’s Bay Footbridge, located at the south end of the park.
Brief remarks, a ribbon cutting and photo-op will be part of the program.

City of Ottawa Victoria Day schedule changes
2015-05-19 | ON
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Victoria Day (Monday, May 18).
Client services:

Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres, including the Government Service Centre located at 110 Laurier Avenue West, will be closed. Business will resume as usual on Tuesday, May 19.

The City’s Provincial Offences Court, located at 100 Constellation Crescent, will also be closed. Business will resume as usual on Tuesday, May 19.

The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters requiring the City’s immediate attention. Call 3-1-1 or 613-580-2400 to speak to a customer service representative. For persons living with a hearing-related disability, call (TTY: 613-580-2401).

Garbage, green bin and recycling collection:

There will be no curbside green bin, recycling or garbage collection on Victoria Day. Victoria Day’s pick-up will take place on Tuesday, May 19. In addition, the collection of green bin, recycling materials and garbage will be delayed by one day for the week of May 18. For curbside collection enquiries, refer to the collection calendar tool.

There will be no multi-residential collection of bulky items, green bin and recycling container collection on Victoria Day. Victoria Day’s pick-up will take place on Tuesday, May 19. Recycling container and green bin collection will also be delayed by one day for the week of May 19. However, multi-residential garbage container collection is not delayed and collection will take place on its regularly scheduled day during the week of May 18.

The Trail Waste Facility is closed.

Parking:

All City of Ottawa parking regulations and restrictions will apply during this time.

Transit service:

OC Transpo service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Victoria Day. Call 613‑560‑1000 or text 560560 plus your four-digit bus stop number for automated schedule information. For more information, holiday schedules and travel planning, phone 613-741-4390, or visit com.

OC Transpo Sales and Information Centres will be closed with the exception of the Rideau Centre office, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The OC Transpo Information Centre (613-741-4390) will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OC Transpo Customer Relations Office (613-842-3600) will be closed.

Para Transpo operations:

o Customer service (613-842-3681) – closed
o Administration (613-244-1289) – closed
o Taxi coupons (613-842-3670) – closed
o Reservations line (613-244-7272) – open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
o Trip cancellation and general inquiries (613-244-4636) – open 6 a.m.to 12:30 a.m.

Recreation services:

Many pools, fitness centres and some arenas will be open on Victoria Day for public swimming, skating and fitness classes with modified schedules. Please check with ottawa.ca or the facility of your choice for details.
Many registered programs at swimming pools, community centres and arenas are cancelled on Victoria Day; however, clients should check with their facility to confirm, as some exceptions will apply.

Ottawa Public Health:

The latest Food Premises and Personal Service Settings (tattoo and body piercing studios, hairdressing and barbershops, nail salons, electrolysis and various other services) public health inspection reports are available online 24/7.

The Sexual Health Centre and Satellite Clinics will be closed.

The Dental Clinics and Well Baby Drop-in will be closed.

Site program – Site office at 179 Clarence Street will be closed; however, the site mobile van will be operating on a regular schedule from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The Ottawa Public Health Information Line will be closed; however, you can call and leave a message and inquiries will be responded to within one business day. You can also connect with us online for the latest health information on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and ca.

Cultural Services:

City of Ottawa Archives, arts centres, galleries, theatres and museums will be closed. However, clients should check with caor their facility to confirm holiday hours, as some exceptions may apply.

Karsh-Masson Gallery, the Barbara Ann Scott Gallery and the OAG Annex at City Hall will be open.

Museums will be closed.

Archives Services:

The City of Ottawa Archives Reference Services and Gallery 112 will be open on Saturday, May 16 but will be closed Sunday, May 17 to Monday, May 18 for the Victoria Day weekend.

Municipal child care services:

City-operated Child Care Centres will be closed.

Ottawa Public Library:

All branches and services of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed. They will operate as usual on Tuesday, May 19.

Carleton Memorial United Church - Dessert, Talent Show and Bake Sale
2015-05-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Carleton Memorial United Church, 740 Melfa Crescent, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Community Event – Carleton Memorial United Church Talent Show
When: Saturday May 23, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: Carleton Memorial United Church, 740 Melfa Crescent (two blocks south of Meadowlands on Prince of Wales Dr.)
What:
Dessert, Talent Show, and Bake Sale – Saturday May 23, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Join us for a delicious dessert, fun-filled talent show, and auction of home baking. Carleton Memorial United Church, 740 Melfa Crescent (off Prince of Wales Drive). Tickets $8 at the door, no charge for children 12 and under.
Information: 613-224-7433 or admin @cmuc.ca

Madonna della Risurrezione Parish 30th Annual Community Festival
2015-05-29 - 2015-05-31 | ON
Held at the church, 1621 Fisher Ave.
More information at : www.mdrchurch.com

Ottawa Public Library Mini-Bookmobile Launch
2015-06-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is launching its mini Bookmobile during an event taking place at the Hunt Club Centre Bookmobile Stop, 3310 McCarthy Road, on June 3, at 10:30 a.m.
The mini Bookmobile will have its own unique collection, including:

a Maker-bot mini (3D printer)
a quadcopter (drone)
Chromebooks (laptops)
Makey Makeys (micro-controllers)
LED throwies (glow-dots)
Public WiFi

books, audio books, magazines, DVDs, and more!

The mini Bookmobile’s launch is part of OPL’s Alternative Services offerings, which aim to better serve Ottawa’s communities, and to help make our services and collections accessible to all.
I encourage you to attend the launch of this great new community outreach service that will soon be rolling out to stops across the city, and at the same time, come support your Ottawa Public Library.

Free Dental Screenings at Carlington CHC
2015-06-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Carlington Community Health Centre, 900 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 5Z8, Canada
Free dental screenings at Carlington Community Health Centre, 900 Merivale Rd on the 1st Thursday of every month, 3-5pm.
More info: http://ow.ly/IeASQ

Central Park Community Garage Sale
2015-06-06 08:00 - 12:00 | ON
For more information, visit the Ottawa Central Park Community Association website at : http://central-park.ottawa.on.ca/

Christie Lake Kids - Canoe for Kids Fundraiser
2015-06-06 08:00 - 13:00 | ON
8am – 1pm
Mooney’s Bay Beach

Carlington Community Association - Annual Yard and Plant Sale
2015-06-06 08:30 - 12:30 | ON
Saturday, June 6, 8.30 am – 12.30 pm
Harrold Place Park and throughout Carlington

Wednesday Women at Carlington Community Health Centre
2015-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Carlington Community Health Centre, 900 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 5Z8, Canada

General Vanier PS School - School Council Garage Sale
2015-06-13 08:00 - 13:00 | ON
First annual GVP Garage Sale on Saturday, June 13th 2015 from 8 am to 1 pm. A portion of the proceeds will be going to General Vanier School for new Basketball Hoops in the school yard.

Hunt Club Community Organization Garage Sale
2015-06-13 08:00 - 13:00 | ON
For a map of all the participating homes, click HERE.
For a printable version of the home listing, click HERE.
For more information, visit the HCCO website at http://hunt-club.ncf.ca/

Carlington Mobile Market Launch
2015-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Carlington Recreation Centre, 1520 Caldwell Ave, Ottawa, ON, Canada
We are planning this launch on June 13th from 1 to 3 at the Carlington Recreation Centre-1520 Caldwell Ave. It is an informal event, the media will be invited, and we hope to have the Dovercourt Bouncy Castle and resources from OPH.
