Django Libre - Jazz Manouche, or Gypsy Jazz, blends American big band swing with the exotic sounds of European gypsy folksongs. Dating back in the 1930s, it was the creation of the legendary two-fingered guitarist Django Reinhardt.
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THE MAIN EVENT – TODAY!
A couple of Surprises and Reminders about the Main Event happening TODAY!
Stilt Walker – House Decoration Contest – Tree Map– Roving Musicians - Sula Wok
Stilt Walker:
Look out for the Stilt Walker! She will be leaving Old Town Hall at 2:20 and making her way down Main St to Brantwood Park, arriving there about 3:20 pm.
House Decoration Contest:
Don’t forget to take some time to beautify the neighbourhood, starting with your own front door! Register to make sure our judges, DianeAndJen can contemplate your work of art. Whether it’s a door, a window, a piece of your lawn, or your whole house, you may be eligible for some great prizes!
Tree Map:
You are invited to take a stroll through lovely Brantwood Park, either virtually or in person, for a guided tour of some of its many trees! To take the tour online, or print out details for an in-person experience, please visit the CAG website linked below.
Brought to you by Sustainable Living Old Ottawa East, SLOE, the walk involves just a handful of the 40 or so different species of trees and shrubs populating Brantwood. Sponsored by OOECA.
Roving Musicians:
Here’s the updated route - the start time is fixed; other times may vary/are best estimates:
leaving Brantwood Park fieldhouse at 2:00 pm, down Onslow Crescent to Elliot St up to Marlowe Crescent down to Clegg St., between 2:00 and 2:30 pm
from Clegg St to Glenora St, down Hazel St, between 2:30 and 2:45 pm
from Hazel St to Main, up to Evelyn Avenue, 2:40 to 2:55
from Evelyn Ave to Rosemere Ave, to Springhurst St down to Simcoe St, between 2:50 and 3:20 pm
from Simcoe St up to Lees Ave to Concord St. S between 3:10 and 3:20 pm
from Concord St S to Hawthorne Avenue up to Old Town Hall, between 3:20 and 3:40 pm
Sula Wok:
The CAG wants to say a special thank you to Sula Wok for generously offering some of our fabulous prizes! Please consider them as you order in dinner tonight while enjoying the Trivia Night!
Register for these, or find out more information about any of the other free activities that are part of this year’s virtual Main Event, at www.ottawaeastcag.ca/upcoming-events/
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A fantastic look back at 2019 in the Old Ottawa East through photos. Our thanks to Jeff Sutton for preparing this for the OOECA / CAG Annual General Meeting! https://youtu.be/BqVUnQFPtVg
An exciting week at the Brantwood After School Program as we met a busy beaver and built towering snowmen!
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