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  • Poetry month
    Saturday Apr 8, 2023 at 1:00pm

    Using figures of speech and other simple literary techniques, learn to develop your writing skills.

    Stimulate your imagination with a series of visual prompts to create original and lively works. With a few tools and strategies of the craft, discover the joys of writing poetry.

    This workshop promotes the development of rich, colourful and personal work. No steadfast rules, no competition, just fun for everyone!

    For adults and teens ages 15+. 

    About the presenter: 

    Michèle Vinet, guest of honour at the 2021 Salon du Livre de l’Outaouais, is an award-winning author. She has published three novels in French (Prise de parole) that have gleaned seven nominations and three awards: le prix Trillium, le prix Émile-Ollivier (Conseil supérieur de la langue française) and le prix littéraire Le Droit. She has also published poetry in English, Tendrils (BookLand Press). Her novel Le malaimant (L’Interligne), published in 2021, was finalist to the Trillium Book Award and is the winner of the City of Ottawa Book Award 2022. JAZ, her next novel will be out in September 2023.

    The author offers creative writing workshops to the public as well as for the Ottawa Public Library, in schools and universities, community centres, in the penitentiary system, in the field of mental health and Amnesty International.

    Her work is the subject of interviews, articles, signings, book fairs, videos, podcasts and various literary presentations.

  • Poetry month
    Tuesday Apr 18, 2023 at 6:30pm

    Using figures of speech and other simple literary techniques, learn to develop your writing skills.

    Stimulate your imagination with a series of visual prompts to create original and lively works. With a few tools and strategies of the craft, discover the joys of writing poetry. 

    This workshop promotes the development of rich, colourful and personal work. No steadfast rules, no competition, just fun for everyone.

    For adults and teens aged 15+.

    About the presenter: 

    Michèle Vinet, guest of honour at the 2021 Salon du Livre de l’Outaouais, is an award-winning author. She has published three novels in French (Prise de parole) that have gleaned seven nominations and three awards: le prix Trillium, le prix Émile-Ollivier (Conseil supérieur de la langue française) and le prix littéraire Le Droit. She has also published poetry in English, Tendrils (BookLand Press). Her novel Le malaimant (L’Interligne), published in 2021, was finalist to the Trillium Book Award and is the winner of the City of Ottawa Book Award 2022. JAZ, her next novel will be out in September 2023.

     The author offers creative writing workshops to the public as well as for the Ottawa Public Library, in schools and universities, community centres, in the penitentiary system, in the field of mental health and Amnesty International.

    Her work is the subject of interviews, articles, signings, book fairs, videos, podcasts and various literary presentations.

  • mois de la poésie
    Saturday Apr 22, 2023 at 1:30pm

    En utilisant des figures de style et autres simples procédés littéraires, développez vos habiletés en écriture.

    Stimulez votre imagination avec une série de déclencheurs visuels afin de créer des textes originaux et imagés. Avec quelques outils et stratégies du métier, découvrez la joie d’écrire de la poésie.

    Cet atelier est conçu pour promouvoir la rédaction de textes riches, colorés et personnels. Aucunes règles, aucune concurrence, que du plaisir pour tous.

    Pour adultes et ados de 15 ans et plus. 

    À propos de la présentatrice: 

    Michèle Vinet, invitée d’honneur au Salon du livre de l’Outaouais 2021, a publié  trois romans (Prise de parole) qui se sont mérités sept mises en nomination ainsi que trois prix littéraires: le prix Trillium, (Ontario) le prix Émile-Ollivier (Conseil supérieur de la langue française, Québec) et le prix littéraire Le Droit (Ottawa). Son roman Le malaimant, paru en février 2021, (L’Interligne) a été finaliste au Trillium et lauréat du Prix du Livre d’Ottawa 2022. JAZ, son prochain roman, paraîtra en septembre 2023.

    L’auteure donne des ateliers de créations littéraires pour le grand public ainsi que pour la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa, plusieurs écoles et universités, en centres communautaires, en milieu carcéral, dans le domaine de la santé mentale et pour Amnistie Internationale. Son travail fait l’objet d’entrevues, d’articles, de vidéos, de balado, de séances de signatures, de présentations variées et de spectacles littéraires.

  • white, cream, brown-striped yarn
    Tuesday Apr 4, 2023 at 6:30pm / until Dec 19, 2023

    Welcome back to North Gloucester! After a long hiatus, Knit Wits will be back in the New Year, trying out Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8pm. Come share advice, ideas, and conversation with other knitters. Open to all adults and teens. Drop in. (Not for those looking to learn). || Bienvenue de retour à la succursale Gloucester nord! Après une longue détente, Trico'thé sera de retour en essayant le mardi soir, de 18 h 30 à 20 h. Venez partager vos suggestions et idées tout en placotant avec d’autres tricoteurs! Ouverte aux adultes et ados. Inscription non-requise. (Pas pour ceux qui cherche à apprendre).

  • group of people smiling/groupe des personnes qui souraient
    Wednesday Apr 5, 2023 at 1:05pm / until Jun 28, 2023

    Bring your resume and an employment specialist from St. Lawrence College Employment Service will be here to review it with you.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Thursday Apr 6, 2023 at 7:00pm / until Jun 29, 2023

    If you are a knitter, a crocheter or a crafter, come and join us at Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. All ages welcome! 

  • Tuesday Apr 18, 2023 at 6:00pm

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    Join us for our Councillor’s Speaker Series, featuring Stittsville residents sharing their experience and knowledge. 

    Stephen “Buddha” Leafloor has a Masters Degree in Social Work, with over thirty five years of front line experience working with families and youth living with mental health, trauma and addition. Stephen will share his journey and his experiences using Hiphop and traditional culture to promote healing.   

    Admission is free but advanced registration is required through Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/600719557367 

  • Canadian Film Day
    Wednesday Apr 19, 2023 at 11:00am

    Fréderique (Bray), a struggling artist living in 1980s Montreal, is shocked when she’s put in charge of Rosie (Hill), the young daughter of her foster sister who recently passed away. With an impending eviction from her apartment, and no desire to be a mother, she must rely on her chosen family – two aspiring drag stars Flo and Mo – to take care of the spirited youngster and keep Rosie out of the foster care system that Fréderique herself hated.

    The first feature from director Gail Maurice, ROSIE is a touching and warm comedy that is sure to charm audiences the world over.

    2022. 92 min. Rated PG. English, French.

  • Canadian Film Day
    Wednesday Apr 19, 2023 at 12:00pm

    Première de classe, Antigone (Ricci) est dans sa dernière année d'école secondaire lorsque deux événements déboussolent toute sa vie: un de ses frères est tué par un policier, l’autre est détenu par la police. Ayant vécu à Montréal depuis son immigration au Canada avec sa famille il y a plus d’une décennie, elle fait maintenant face à un choix très difficile. Si elle décide d’aider son frère emprisonné, elle risque de compromettre son habitation au Canada en plus de menacer son avenir prometteur. Quand son histoire attire l’attention des médias, Antigone devient un symbole pour la liberté et la justice pendant qu’elle doit prendre une décision qui changera sa vie pour toujours.

    Inspirée par une tragédie d’il y a plus de 2000 ans, Antigone raconte une histoire qui demeure importante et seyante. Ce fut la soumission canadienne officielle pour le film long-métrage international aux Oscars en 2019.

    2019. 109 min. Coté 14A. Français.

  • Canadian Film Day
    Wednesday Apr 19, 2023 at 2:00pm

    We all know about the terrible “brutality” of the Arctic seal hunt — or do we? Turns out there are other sides to this story: it's the story of families that need to be fed, the story of a hunting practice that began centuries ago and the story of a tradition that is central to the economy and food security of Inuit communities in the Canadian Arctic. Angry Inuk contains a story that’s over 4,000 years old.

    The seal hunt is not exactly a laughing matter, but humour and technical savvy go a long way to debunk certain claims. Wryly tackling both misinformation and aggressive appeals to emotion, Inuk filmmaker Arnaquq-Baril equips herself and her community with the powers of social media — and yes, #sealfies — to reframe a controversial topic as a cultural issue in this 2016 Audience Award–winning Hot Docs hit.

    Angry Inuk delivers important information about an issue we tend to think we know everything about, and delivers a powerful emotional punch.”
    —Susan G. Cole, NOW Magazine

    2006. 85 min. Rated G. English, Inuktitut.