The Fitzroy Peeper

1. November 2011 The newsletter of the Fitzroy Harbour Community Association FHCA est. 1976 www.fitzroyharbour.com Volume xiii – Issue XI Annual Children’s Christmas Party Ho Ho Ho – Santa is coming to Fitzroy Harbour. Santa is coming to the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre on Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm with Santa arriving at 12 noon! For Fitzroy Harbour children (ages 0 to 10).Please join us for crafts & colouring; face painting; music; Christmas movies; fruit, yogurt and cupcakes, and of course the opportunity to sit on Santa’s knee! New this year is a performance by JUNKYARD SYMPHONY from 11am-12 noon! FOR ADULTS’ EYES ONLY: NEW THIS YEAR! Make this year’s Christmas party even more memorable by having Santa give your child a gift from his or her wish list!  Parents are encouraged to drop off a pre-wrapped gift for your child/children, which Santa will distribute at the party.  Gifts must be a maximum of $10 and be clearly labelled with the child’s full name and age.  Gifts must be dropped off to our volunteers at the Community Centre prior to the event! Drop off times: Thursday, December 1st from 6 to 8 pm, or Saturday, December 3rd from 8-9 am. Questions about the Children’s Christmas Party? Please call Astrid 613-622-0055 or astrid.perry@sympatico.ca. Once again, kids can do their Christmas shopping for their family in Santa’s Workshop from. All gifts are $1 each (includes wrapping). Anyone wishing to donate new or gently used items, Christmas wrapping paper and / or bags to Santa’s Workshop (ITEMS FOR MOMS & DADS ESPECIALLY  NEEDED), please call Lollypop Lynne 613-623-7474 wattersedge@sympatico.ca or Vixen Vivian 613-623-5386 vivproulx@gmail.com Any students looking to earn Community Hours, please contact: Sarah Hanniman at sarah.hanniman@ottawa.ca or 613-295-3303. This month’s Peeper, brought to you by: True Colors Brittany Taylor, 108 Emma St, 613-622-1400 True Colors now open in Fitzroy True Colors, offering hair services, waxing and more is now open at 108 Emma Street in Fitzroy. Owned and operated by Brittany Taylor in her newly renovated studio, and open Monday to Saturday. Call 613-622-1400 or 613-601-8819 for an appointment. New deck at the Community Centre The FHCA is pleased to announce that through a City of Ottawa grant, the Community Centre now has a new deck installed at the front of the building. Plans are for the deck to have patio tables and chairs during the warmer months. As well, the Community Association will be looking into getting a liquor license this location. The Fitzroy Peeper Outdoor Hockey League Sign up day for FHCA Outdoor Hockey is November 30thfrom 7pm to 9pm a the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre. Age group teams are organized for boys and girls ages 5 and up to participate in a recreational outdoor hockey program. Each team has approximately one practice a week and one game a week versus teams from other West Carleton communities. For more information, contact Robert at 613-623-6853 or ohl@fitzroyharbour.com. Thank you from the Girl Guides A big “thank you” goes out to Kai and the staff at the Harbour Store for letting our girls sell Girl Guide cookies outside.  A warm thank you also goes out to residents of Fitzroy Harbour who bought cookies from us as we went door to door. Despite the cool weather, our campaign was a great success and proceeds will be going to our upcoming winter camp. Protect yourself and your loved ones from the seasonal flu The flu vaccine is safe, free and the most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu. Getting the flu shot is an easy way to avoid missing school or work, or passing on the flu to those around you. The City of Ottawa will host a flu shot clinic at the former Township Office (Kinburn Client Service Centre) on Thursday November 15 from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm. For other clinics visit ottawa.ca/flu or call 3-1- 1 for other locations. Public Meeting: Village Plan Review In the spring of 2011 the City of Ottawa consulted with residents regarding their Village Plans, asking for input on their future vision for their village. City staff will be reporting back on the findings of the Spring consultations and presenting the proposed revisions to the Village Plans. Please plan to attend an upcoming meeting to provide input on the revised Plan for Fitzroy Harbour: Saturday November 19 from9 am to noon at the West Carleton Community Complex (former Township Office). For more information, call Robin van de Lande at 613-580-2424 x43011 or email plan@ottawa.ca. Details of the project available at ottawa.ca/ruralreview. Carp River Erosion Review The City of Ottawa is looking at ways to stabilize the slope of the Carp River behind the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre to prevent further deterioration. Options are being reviewed by city staff and an engineering firm. To learn more, contact Kevin Cover of the City at 613-580-2424 x 22830 or Kevin.Cover@ottawa.ca or visit ottawa.ca/rural. Registration for Snow Go programs now open Seniors and persons with disabilities can now register for the City of Ottawa’s snow removal assistance programs. For more information about the Snow Go Program matching service and the Snow Go Assist Program, including eligibility criteria and application process, visit ottawa.ca/snowgo or call 3-1-1. Email thepeeper@fitzroyharbour.com or call 613-623-8867 to get in the next edition

2. Fitzroy Harbour Annual Craft Show The FHCA Annual Craft Show and Trade Fair will be held at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre on Saturday November 26 from 9AM to 3PM. Lunch available. Plan to attend to do some Christmas shopping. New vendors are welcome.  For more information please call Lacey Dolan at 613-622-7919 or email laceydolan@live.ca. Youth Connexion Update Regular drop-in activities include gaming, movies, music, games, air hockey, foosball, ping pong and more! The Connexion Lounge at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre has free Wi-Fi, so youth are more than welcome to bring laptops to do homework on, or other wireless devices.  It will cost $2, to come to the Lounge, but you can purchase Youth Connexion Cards for $20 to be used at any youth night or teen volleyball in Fitzroy at The Connexion Lounge. Tuesdays: 3:00-4:30pm  for ages 14-17 4:30-6:00pm for ages 10-13. Thursdays: 6:00-7:30pm for ages 10-13 7:30- 9:00pm for ages 14-17. Club Fusion, Friday November 26th 6:00- 8:00pm      Ages 10-13 8:00- 10:00pm    Ages 14-17 Cost: $5 music, parlour games, refreshments & more TEEN VOLLEYBALL Wednesday’s 7:30 to 8:30, St Michael’s School Gym Ages 15-18 Cost: $2. For more information contact Sarah Hanniman at (613)580-2424 ext 43307 or sarah.hanniman@ottawa.ca Christmas Sale at Pine Ridge Pottery A Christmas Sale of Pine Ridge Pottery at 1/2 price and Paintings by Janice Johnston and Brenda Beattie will be held at Pine Ridge Studio on Sunday December 11 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pine Ridge Studio is located at 6114 Carp Road between Galetta Side Road and Kinburn Road. All are welcome. Macnamara’s Field Naturalists Macnamara Field Naturalists annual dinner will be held at the FHCC on November 19. More information at http://www.mfnc.ca/. Library Nook From the Ottawa Public Library – Fitzroy Harbour branch Welcome to students visiting the new YOUTH CONNEXION LOUNGE! You can borrow Wii Games for a week and request X-box or Playstation games. We also have a great collection of recent release DVD’s. In the TEEN section new books: “Elixir” by Hilary Duff, “Extraordinary” by Nancy Werlin and in Graphic Novels: “The Fantastic Four” and “Wolverine.” St. Andrew’s United Church Event Come hear the stories and share memories about and from local people who were involved in the World Wars. Listen to the music that inspired and consoled during those terrible times. Stay and share fellowship and refreshments afterwards at St. Andrew's United Church, Carleton Street, Thursday, November 10that 7:00 p.m.  Goodwill offering. Norma’s November Poem November seems a sombre month after O ctober's colours blew us away V -E day, V-J day brought joy amidst victories, pain and losses E very November day amongst the poppies and the mosses M ortalizing our shortened paths along B attles yet unknown E lements of God's continuing Grace for this year and years to come R emembrance Day R ed poppies E quivocating M oral obligations E ngraved in stone and M emory B eckons us to R emember A s N ovember C alibrates her crimson poppies" E mpowerment. FHCA Outdoor Rink Canteen duty – volunteers needed The Fitzroy Harbour Community Association will be creating the volunteer “Canteen Duty” schedule for the outdoor rink next month. Staffing the canteen with adult volunteers helps us get an extra grant of $2100 from the City of Ottawa. If you were on last year’s list and no longer want to help out or if you weren’t on the list last year but would like to assist, please contact Leigh Ann at lakyte@sympatico.ca or 613-832-1228. Premier's Award for Agri-food Innovation Excellence The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has an opportunity to win a cash prize to recognize agri-food innovations at your farm operation. There are 55 regional awards of $5,000 each, and two larger awards of $50,000 and $100,000. Deadline to apply: November 14. The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence was established in 2006 to recognize and foster innovation in the agri-food industry. For more information visit www.omafra.gov.on.ca or call 613-258-8371 Spaghetti Dinner on November 17 The Fitzroy Seniors Club will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre on Thursday November 17 from 5pm to 7pm. Adults are $7 and children under 12 are $5. Did you know that the Fitzroy Harbour Community Association has an electronic e-mailing list to keep residents up to date on the latest news and distribute the “E-Peeper”? If you would like to join, please email peeper@fitzroyharbour.com Interested in booking the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre for an event? Call the FHCA at 613-623-5241 or email hallrental@fitzroyharbour.com for rates and available dates Visit our website: www.fitzroyharbour.com