Speaker of the House of Commons, Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, Sask.) announced that the fourth annual Percival Price Symposium will take place, featuring an opening recital by guest artist George Gregory, respected musicologist, teacher and carillonneur from San Antonio, Texas. The event will be held at on the lawn in front of Centre Block. Call 613-995-7882.
An evening of fun, fashion, shopping and more to raise funds for African grandmothers caring for their orphaned grandchildren. The event is presented by Rideau Grandmothers and Shepherd’s Ladies Fashion. The event will be held at 145 Train Yards Dr., Unit 4. Contact: felicity.garrard@gmail.com or sallyhutchison@hotmail.com.
The Powershift 2012 event will be held. More than 1,500 young people, from all walks of life and all over Canada, will gather in Ottawa to build a movement for a just and sustainable future. Speakers include author and activist Bill Mckibben, among others. More information is available online.
The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa West holds its Fifth Annual Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night in support of Christie Lake Kids. The event will be held at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Street. Call 613-787-9977.
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health presents Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012, a national outreach campaign to facilitate public conversation about mental illness, and raise awareness on the importance of mental health for all Canadians. More information is available online. Call 613-233-8906.
The 2012 Music and Beyond Festival presents a fundraising concert, which will feature a wide range of artists, repertoire. The event will be held at Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street. More information is available online.
Spotlight on 40 Years: Artworks from the Canada Council Art Bank will be presented during an open house at the Art Bank during Culture Days 2012. The 40th anniversary exhibition unites the 40 signature works selected by the Art Bank team to represent each year of the bank's existence. The event will be held at … Read more
The Centre for European Studies at Carleton University presents a public panel discussion on “Economic Development and Governance in the Arctic: Which Challenges for Europe and Canada?” The event will be held at the Alumni Board Room, 617 Robertson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
The National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco hosts a Parliament Hill reception at the parliamentary Dining Room, Room 602, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. RSVP to Cynthia at 613-233-8906 or Cynthia@impactcanada.com.
The Economic Club of Canada presents Eliot A. Phillipson, chair, Expert Panel on the State of Science and Technology, who will discuss “Science and Technology in Canada: Where do we Stand?” The event will be held at The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive. More information is available online.
