Manotick Upcoming Community Events
From the MVCA
May 31, June 1 & June 2 – Save the Date! Dickinsons Days returns to Manotick! Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Manotick the weekend celebrations kick off with a Friday night parade, children’s show at the Manotick Arena and evening fireworks. Come out Saturday for a pancake breakfast in the ‘big tent’ across from Watson’s Mill, join a fishing derby, stroll the stalls of a host of vendors, or take the kids to the Bouncy Castle by the Beer Store in the Mews, ending your day enjoying live entertainment in the ‘big tent’. Sunday features a BBQ at the Mews in front of the Manotick Home Hardware and wrapping up the festivities more live entertainment including the Retrosonics in the ‘big tent’. Postcards with full details can be found throughout our local businesses.
June 10 – MVCA Community Garage Sale – 8am – 2pm. Interested in participating? Register your address by June 5 on MVCA’s website. The MVCA will promote the sale and direct people to your location. Registrants are kindly asked to consider making a contribution to our designated charity. https://www.manotickvca.org/community-garage-sale
June 7-14 – The Manotick Tennis Club will be hosting an International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament at the courts in Centennial Park bringing some of the top juniors from North America and further afield to Manotick. Players will compete to earn the ITF ranking points that will propel them toward a tennis scholarship at a US college or directly into the professional ranks. Follow on https://www.manoticktennisclub.com/on to learn how you can support this prestigious event.
SAVE THE DATE! July 4, 7pm – Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation’ (MCPRA) Official opening of the David Arntfield Recreation Area including basketball courts, skateboard park and pump track at Centennial Park. Details to follow closer to the date at https://www.mcpra.org/
Progressive Euchre Tournament – First Saturday of the month at the Legion – Register at 12:30 pm; play at 1 pm. For more information, contact danspitzig@gmail.com.
Adult French Conversation Group Drop-in at the Manotick Library Branch, Wednesday22, June 12 at 7:00 pm (60 mins). Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté pour les débutants.
Youth of Manotick Association is a registered not-for-profit organization offering safe, social, inclusive programs and activities for youth in our community. Friday nights Pre-Teen Program for youth in Grades 4-6 6:30 – 8:00 pm / Youth Drop-In for youth age 12-17 7:30 – 9:00 pm. See the website for more information https://www.yoma.ca
The Manotick and Area Centre for Arts & Wellness (MACAW) focuses on intergenerational connections for seniors through arts and wellness. This includes a multitude of activities such as Tai Chi, yoga, art, music, and dance classes as well as community dances. Their popular concert series focuses on our local singers and musicians. For more info go to https://www.manotickmacaw.com
Ottawa Public Library – The Manotick Library has many activities for children and adults, including an Adult French Conversation Group and story and craft programs. To discover all the events happening at the Manotick branch go to https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/
