Have you made a donation to the Somerset West Community Health Centre capital campaign yet? The new branch at 30 Rosemount opens next month. This is the outcome of a longstanding campaign to improve access to front-line health care and social services in our neighbourhood. It took a lot of
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Miss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: A little Flava in the ‘hood
So here’s what’s going into the second floor of Marshall’s old location on Wellington West: Flava Factory Dance Studio, offering classes for kids and adults in a variety of street dance styles. I am pretty sure Wee G and AJ will be all over this.
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: While I’m at it
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Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Comings and Goings: the overdue edition
So I have this anonymous member of Miss Vicky’s Faithful Legion that has been sending me chiding messages every once in a while, reminding me that I am falling down on my duty of keeping the neighbourhood informed. And it’s true. I have been neglecting the blog. And I am
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Spring revival
Oh it is so nice to have the snow melting and be out and about in the ‘hood once more. Was great to be on the street with the kids over the weekend, testing out the bikes and people-watching. Not so great to see the increase in people using the
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: A new winter tradition?
Our friends at the GT Express are hosting a snowman-building contest in Parkdale Park this Saturday. Sounds like the beginning of a great new winter tradition. Here are the details. They are looking for pre-registration, so do let them know you’re coming. we have a lot of kid shuffling on
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Kringle and other holiday traditions
This Friday, come on down to the Hintonburg Community Centre for the HCA’s annual Kringle Event – kids get to spend some time with Santa, make some crafts, consume a treat or two. It’s a fun, free family event that takes place between 6 and 8pm (Santa arrives at 6:30).
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Mea Culpa
Miss Vicky received the following email in her inbox: MISS VICKY! Shame on you, you used to give regular updates about the neighborhood on your site, now it’s been over 3 months!!! and not a peep. Shame on you! I am sorry! You are correct, I have been neglecting you
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Comings and Goings: LCBO edition
Well haven’t I been negligent lately. So much going on! Time for a long overdue post on the business comings and goings in the ‘hood, and then we’ll try to catch up on other happenings in other posts. And I’ll do one. I promise. But right now I do need
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Got kids?
So for the last few months a group of parents and community reps have been trying to figure out what to do about the overcrowding at the two schools providing french immersion to the Dalhousie, Hintonburg, Civic Hospital, Mechanicsville, Champlain Park and Wellington Village communities. The Near West Accommodation Review
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Summertime and the weekends are busy
We’re gearing up for summer at the Finishing School. That means that weekends are a frenzy of activity with no possibility of making all of the fabulous community events. But we sure try! Here are a few things happening this weekend: Saturday, June 15 Devonshire School is holding its first
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Upcoming events! A Busy Spring Saturday
Now that the weather FINALLY seems to be getting nicer, the residents of the Finishing School are looking to spend as much time outside as possible. This Saturday offers a number of opportunities to get out and about in the ‘hood. The Annual HCA-WWBIA Spring Clean-up the Capital takes place
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Gil’s Hootenanny, this May Day
Miss Vicky received the following announcement in her inbox, from fellow blogger Laurie Kingston. Gil was a great activist, trade unionist, researcher, and mentor. Can’t think of a better thing to do on May Day. Gil’s Hootenanny, an evening of Songs of Protest, Songs of Hope: May 1st at the
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Liveable development?
Two things. The city is reviewing its key policies on land use, transportation and infrastructure – the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Infrastructure Master Plan, Cycling Plan and the Pedestrian Plan. Their goal, they say, is to make "Ottawa a more vibrant, healthy and sustainable city". It’s a big process,
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Tuesday: Pop-up Job Fair at the Elmdale!
So, you may not have heard that the Webgeek’s bro (known here as Chefgeek) will be running the kitchen at the revamped Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern. We’re pretty excited about it – we loved his food when he was the chef at Jak’s Kitchen and we know he’ll do
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Hintonburg Hub: what’s your vision?
So by now you all know that Somerset West Community Health Centre bought the building at 30 Rosemount and will be turning it into a medical centre and community space – the long-awaited Hintonburg Hub. The team has been working hard on the plans and there are preliminary designs to
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: More on Shopping Locally
I went into Collected Works the other day, to see if I could cross off a few items on my holiday shopping list. There’s still quite a lot left there, so if you need books, or nice notebooks, or cards, drop by and check it out. Cash is preferred; it
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Books for the Holidays
Ok, people. We all love our community, and our fabulous mainstreet is one of the reasons we love it so much. We walk to shop, and there are some wonderful, local small businesses that make our ‘hood a happening, welcoming place. But here’s the thing. There’s a big difference between
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Hintonburg Hub a reality!
Oh friends, do you know how hard it has been to keep this news to myself? So hard. But by now you’ve all probably heard that Somerset West Community Health Centre has finally purchased a building to house the Hintonburg Hub. The building is located at 30 Rosemount – right
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Self-Directed learning for teens
So apparently Ottawa is getting a few new high schools – 3, according to this CBC piece. One of Kitchicoo’s co-founders is part of this project, Compass Centre for Self-Directed Learning, which opens in January in the Bronson Centre. It’s not high school per se – that is, the students
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