Around Town – Events & Briefs

Christina Keys and Kavitha Galle Kankanange spread wood chips over cardboard to smother grass and prepare for planting seedlings along the Aviation Parkway. Photo: Christina Keys

Native plant gardening spreading like seeds on the wind

Christina Keys outlines the Manor Park Community Association's efforts in promoting native plant gardens

The Manor Park Community Association Environmental Sustainability Committee was busy this past summer creating new native plant gardens in Manor… Continue reading “Native plant gardening spreading like seeds on the wind”

In Italian American Reconciliation, Linden House Theatre founder Janet Uren plays Aunt May, a wise old woman who helps the two main characters navigate the world of women. Photo supplied

Linden House Theatre stages an Italian American folk tale

Janet Uren

Linden House Theatre opened last week with yet another delightful play by playwright, John Patrick Shanley. Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation… Continue reading “Linden House Theatre stages an Italian American folk tale”

Before-and-After-school in Manor Park Supervisor Amy Mombourquette, Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) child care and early learning for November-December 2023

MPCC Child Care and Manor Park Before and After-School program had so much interest this school year. This has helped… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) child care and early learning for November-December 2023”

Champion pie-baker Wincent Wozniak took home first prize at Rock the Block with this chocolate hazelnut raspberry pie. Photo supplied

MPCC’s Rock the block 2023 recap

This year’s annual MPPC’s Rock the Block was such a blast! Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make… Continue reading “MPCC’s Rock the block 2023 recap”

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Supervisor Melanie Proulx

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Programming for November-December 2023

Soccer has wrapped up, fitness classes are moving and grooving, and Jr. NBA is making a slam dunk at Manor… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Programming for November-December 2023”

Mother Marie Thomas d'Aquin poses with Rex, her Great Dane. Photo supplied

Vanier Museopark showcases feminist congregations

Visitors can discover a brand-new temporary Vanier Museoparc exhibit, “Mother Marie Thomas d’Aquin and the Sisters of the Jeanne d’Arc… Continue reading “Vanier Museopark showcases feminist congregations”

Around Town–Holidays events and briefs for November-December 2023

Around Town for the holidays November-December 2023

Around Town local events for the holidays, including concerts and markets around the city for November-December 2023. Local events MacKay’s… Continue reading “Around Town for the holidays November-December 2023”