The holidays are coming…. and with them, the craft shows. The local craft show, however, has evolved somewhat since Miss Vicky moved to the neighbourhood. While you still find the traditional hand-knit slippers and crocheted toilet roll covers, there are some pretty amazing artists and artisans in the area, offering
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Miss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Help Hintonburger’s Move
So folks are pretty excited about Hintonburger’s expansion to KFC, right? Are you excited enough to help make sure the move is a success? Come celebrate the move and find out more about their plans for the space (and maybe the bucket???) this Saturday at the Elmdale Tavern, between 4
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Yard Work Flash Mob! November 13
You know those flash mobs – where a bunch of folks show up in a public place and do something outrageous – like singing, dancing, or guerilla theatre – to the amusement and bemusement of passers-by?
What if, instead of an ironic rendition of "…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Cleaning up the ‘hood
The annual Fall Cleanup takes place tomorrow – Saturday, September 24. We’re starting a little earlier this year. You can register any time between 8:30 to 10:30am in the Community Centre, and the event will be followed by a BBQ at noon, sponsored by…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Taste of WelliWest
I just took a look at the plans for this weekend’s Taste of Wellington West. Whoa, has this event ever grown! I suppose it reflects changes in the mainstreet, but it also demonstrates the benefit of having an active BIA and a community that loves to …
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Urban Craft Fair – Saturday!
Miss Vicky is pretty pumped about this weekend’s inaugural Urban Craft Market. It’s on Saturday at the GCTC from 10 to 2.
This isn’t your one time deal. This will be a regular occurrence, on the first Saturday of every month, always featuring diff…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Last Movie night!
Tonight the last Hintonburg Movie night of the season! Head over to the Community Centure for Toy Story 2 at 7 and Ferris Bueller’s Day off at 9. Second show is outdoors -bring blankets or chairs.
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Samba night at McCormick Park!
Hintonburg’s great summer tradition returns to McCormic Park this Wednesday, August 10. Samba Ottawa will be offering up some fabulous percussive action, there will be snacks and lots of fun! Last year we brought G’s drum so he could play along with …
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Hintonburg 5K – Call for Volunteers
The Hintonburg 5K is this weekend (as well as the 1k Kids’ race). You can still register if you are interested in running (or walking!) by visiting this link or in person at Cyclelogik on Saturday. There won’t be any in-person registration this year….
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Family fun in the ‘hood
I love summers in the neighbourhood… so many wonderful ways to hang with your family and friends, enjoy the weather and our community. Here are a few upcoming events. Mark your calendars!
This Saturday, July 18, is the first showing in the annua…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Weekend fun…. and a wake for KFC
Lots happening this weekend – I just love summers in the ‘hood.
The Hintonburg Garage Sale is on Saturday – we’ll be selling books and more here at the Finishing School. Drop by Sherbrooke Ave and help us afford our basement reno! Westboro, Champl…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Big weekend in the ‘hood
Lots happening this weekend! ArtsPark on Saturday, and on Sunday the Marathon runners make their way through the ‘hood.
The full ArtsPark schedule has been posted on the HCA website. Families note: Hey Buster plays at 10:30! Join the bike parad…
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Dressing it up for ArtsPark
ArtsPark is this weekend! This is a day-long extravaganza of music, art and family fun. Also it’s a great place to check out the offerings from some of our best local artisans. This year’s event takes place between 10 and 5 at the revamped Parkdale …
Continue readingMiss Vicky's Offhand Remarks: Video: Parkdale Field House
Miss Vicky and the other residents spent last week in Vancouver, so we missed the opening of the Parkdale Market Fieldhouse. Here’s a nice little video describing the new producers’ co-op there. Can’t wait to check it out!
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