Past Events
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a day to reflect on how our individual contributions have or can benefit the community around us. Whether you support local movements or businesses, donate blood, volunteer with or donate to a local non-profit or charity, provide food items to a local food cupboard, fundraise, maintain your neighbourhood ice rink, provide time…
All Day
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Savour Summer Saturdays
Metro recognizes that the best memories are often those made savouring summer’s simplest moments. That’s why Metro is hosting Savour Summer Saturdays, a FREE nostalgic, community BBQ, bringing back the childhood joys of summer for all generations to enjoy. Ottawa residents of all ages are welcome to join Metro and WOCRC for a FREE BBQ,…
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Family Fun Day!
Thursday, June 27, 2024 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Clarence Maheral Park, Kanata, ON Registration: https://form.jotform.com/241476497257065
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Studio Night – West Carleton
An 8-week program designed to inspire youth to create in a comfortable space… …to introduce new art techniques, types of art, and new ways of thinking about art …to encourage youth to be comfortable with imperfection, practice self-care, use positive self-talk, and engage with the world around them. Some of the art we plan to…
Thursdays - 4:30 - 6:30 pm
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LOL – Living Out Loud
AGES: 13 – 17 (female youth only) STARTS: July 14, 2021 EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 4 – 6 PM* *6-week program at the LION’S CLUB – 170 Castlefrank Road Develop relationships, respect and self-esteem. Food, fun, activities, and real talk in a safe place. DISCOVER YOU AND YOUR GOALS Topics include: Self-esteem, mental health, healthy relationships,…
Wednesdays 4-6 pm - for the next 6 Wednesdays
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Art 101 2.0
Art 101 is a 5-week program for youth to cultivate and express themselves through art in an open, comfortable space. Art is a form of therapy/self-care. This program encourages individuals to explore their mindfulness and helps them de-stress in an enjoyable, creative way. Youth will learn new creative techniques and tools to create art. Each…
Starts June 3, 4-5:30 pm
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The ZONE – Next Steps
Are you looking for work? Are you between 18 and 26? This 6-week program could be the answer! Starts May 12th. Sign up today or share with someone you know! Designed to help young people with their employment goals, this program is run virtually, in partnership with the Community Employment Resource Centre (CERC) and funded…
5-7 pm
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Studio Night – Art Therapy Program for Youth
An 8-week program designed to inspire youth to create in a comfortable space…to introduce new art techniques, types of art, and new ways of thinking about art…to encourage youth to be comfortable with imperfection, practice self-care, use positive self-talk and engage with the world around them. Some of the art we plan to explore: •…
4 - 6 pm
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60 Minute Mindfulness
Please join us for a 60-minute session to help us become more focused, relaxed, and kind to ourselves and others. Where • Sessions will take place over Zoom (computer and internet access required) When • 5 weeks including April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 • Tuesdays at 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm • Each…
Ongoing from Tuesday April 13 - May 11, 2021
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WOCRC Fall 2020 Survey
Here at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, we care about you and we are here for you. Some of the work we aim to do is connecting people with resources in the community and increasing the sense of connection people feel in the community. We are looking for your feedback on how we are…
Ongoing until November 6, 2020
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Rural residents – contact us to get your FREE Make-It Kit for ages 6-12!
As part of its Summerland children’s reading club, the Ottawa Public Library is offering a limited number of free Make-It Kits for kids ages 6-12. The kit includes the supplies for 10 multi-literacy activities kids can follow through the library’s YouTube channel — but you do not need the Internet to use the kit. The…
Ongoing
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COVID-19 Community Needs Assessment
We are reaching out to you during the COVID-19 pandemic to gain an idea of the most urgent community needs. Please respond to the survey below. Any personal information shared will be kept confidentially and only used to inform service delivery. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2LHBM2
Ongoing
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Kids in Action – Children’s Program
Kids in Action – Children’s Program Ages: 7 – 11 Every Saturday from 1 pm – 3:30 pm Ottawa Public Library – 3911 Carp Rd., Carp Activities include: Lego, Arts and Crafts, Nature Walks, Games, Homework Support, etc. The program runs from November to May Fill out and send the registration form to youth@wocrc.ca
Ongoing from November 23, 2019 from 1 - 3:30pm
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West Carleton Programming – February 2020
PA Day in Constance Bay – February 14, 2020 – Ages: 7-12, 9 am – 4 pm, Cost: $10 2020 Rural Youth Employment and Resource Fair – February 20, 2020 – 3-6 pm Kids in Action Children’s Program – Ongoing until May 2020, Saturdays from 1-3:30 pm, Ages: 7-11 Registration Form
Ongoing
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EarlyON Child and Family Centre – Expanded Services in your community
The health and safety of our clients is our highest priority. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our programs are running virtually via Zoom. Select programs are running in-person, either inside or outdoors. Click here to learn more. For all in-person programs please note that you can only participate in one (1) in-person program per…
Ongoing from September 3rd, 2019
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Vigil 2019 – 30th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre
December 6, 2019 at 2 MacNeil Court - Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
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Summer Programs in West Carleton
After the Storm Summer Camps for children ages 6-12 will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. **Please note that this camp is available to West Carleton residents only** Registration is ongoing Participants will have to register with intake at intake@wocrc.ca by sending in the form located here.
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Youth Rural Transportation – West Carleton
WOCRC is now offering FREE rural transportation for Youth in West Carleton! For more information, please refer to: https://wocrc.communitysupportservices.ca/youth_transportation.php Please confirm your transportation before noon on Monday
Ongoing
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Montreal Vigil 2019 – 30th Anniversary
Wednesday December 6th, 2017 - 5 pm to 6:30 pm
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