Friday, Jan. 27

When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Scotiabank NHL Fan Fair™

Where: Ottawa Convention Centre

The official fan festival for the 2012 NHL® All-Star Weekend continues for the second of three days of family-friendly activities.
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Community information meeting: Leslie Park, Qualicum Graham Park, Redwoods and Valleystream residents to discuss new development proposal from Brigil Platinum Group re 2940 Baseline

When: 7:30 PM, January 17th, 2012

Where: St. John the Apostle School, 30 Costello Avenue, Nepean
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Voted “Best Place to be on New Year’s Eve” by a CTV Ottawa poll and attracting more than six thousand guests annually, Rick Chiarelli’s Alcohol Free New Year’s Eve Celebration is not to be missed!

From 6:30pm to 10:00pm at Ben Franklin Place guests can enjoy free sleigh rides, live music, magicians, dance showcases, Ice skating, Games, Face Painting, and Contests, ending with a beautiful display of fireworks as a Grand Finale at 10pm. There are also snacks and warm drinks at a cost of $1 with proceeds going to MADD and OSAID

For further information about the event contact Courtney at 613-266-6099…and for those wishing to skate don’t forget to bring your skates along!

Rick Chiarelli would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and hopes to see you all for what promises to be his best New Year’s Eve Event to date!
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Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centerpointe Dr. December 31, 6:30pm – 10:00pm

On September 13th, 2011 the previously nameless park on Fieldrow received its new name, Bob Mitchell Park. This followed a process beginning more than a year ago when I hit the streets with John Baird, Lisa McLeod, and others to canvass support for the commemoration. Working closely with the Mitchell family and Council, the motion was passed by the commemorative naming committee on September 13, 2010.

On hand for the unveiling were myself, members of the Mitchell Family, John Baird, Mayor Jim Watson, and the community. The event, held in the park, kicked off with remembrances from John Baird, who said that Mitchell was an influential figure in his life and recalled volunteering for him when he was just 15.

Mitchell was a true gentleman who also helped contribute to my appreciation for democracy as a teen. After protesting Bob Mitchell when I was 17, he helped me take my case to the Provincial Government by arranging a meeting for me with then-Premier Bill Davis.

In addition to his professional service to our Community, Bob was personally involved with many community organizations and was awarded Crestview Citizen of the Year. I was honoured to be able to work towards honouring this man, and hosting this community event to remember his contributions.