MAY 

until May 31st, 2008
Mon.-Fri.: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Sat. & Sun.: 1:30pm-5:30pm
also by appointment
Galerie Vivart, 35 Laval, Gatineau (Hull)
Contemporary African art exhibition: "Dialogues", feat. works by artists Hawa Kaba, Léonard Minni, Fortunée Shugar, Blaise
Yvoulou. A percentage of the sales of the artwork will be donated to «Opening ourselves to Africa», a shared responsibility project with integrity and transparency, in the village of Dougourakoro, Mali. For more information contact: Marie-Pierre Kroetsch, curator and gallery owner, 613.291.4164, imaginartmpk@hotmail.com 

Friday, May 2
Doors open at 6 p.m.,
Early Bird table, 7 p.m.
Bidding at 7:30 p.m.
Navan Curling Club
1305 Faigreen Avenue (Navan)
The Ottawa based charitable organization Jeun' Espoir Inc. will be using their share of the profits of a Goods and Services Live and Silent Auction to help finance one of their Canada-Benin 2008 projects next summer: the construction of a health center in the small town of Cove, started by the 2006 group and continued by their Beninois partners - The International Prisons Fellowship (Benin Section). Admission $3.

Friday, May 2
6:30-8:30 PM
ARC the Hotel
140 Slater St.
Umoja Network Monthly Social featuring the first speaker in their "How to Become Series". Participating speakers will give a sense of their career paths and provide valuable career advice to the Umoja Network. Business Casual. Admission Free. More info, contact: umojanetwork@gmail.com

Vendredi, 2 mai
20h00
Dépanneur Sylvestre
9, rue Fortier (secteur Hull)
courriel: bulletin@depanneursylvestre.net
Conférence prononcée par Alain Deneault "Noir Canada". Alain Deneault nous présente son tout dernier livre sur le pillage en Afrique entre autre par certaines compagnies canadiennes. Ce livre apparemment ne fait pas l'uninimité, surtout auprès de ces grandes compagnies, voici des sites que vous pouvez aller visiter pour en connaître un peu plus sur cette situation. Au fait, Alain Deneault aura des copies de son livre à vendre sur place vendredi soir. Bienvenue à tout le monde!

Friday, May 2
9pm-11pm
Pub.101
101 York Street (Byward Market)
Raise A Pint For Kenya, hosted by: The East African Students of Ottawa.
The East African Students of Ottawa (EASO) is hosting a pub night to raise money to send to the Kenyan Red Cross to help its efforts to support the victims of the violence that ensued after the December 2007 elections. Tickets cost $3 in advance, and $4 at the door. Proceeds will go to the Kenya Red Cross c/o the Canadian Red Cross. For tickets and more information, please contact easo2007@gmail.com

Saturday, May 3
5:30 P.M.
1505 Carling Avenue
Joseanton's Mother's Day Dinner. Entertainment provided by Cathy Grant and more local talents. A fashion show will be part of the entertainment, plus draws for prizes. For tickets call Pauline Williams @ 613-601-7604
Cost: $25.00. Sponsored by Joseanton's Mobile Meal Services

Saturday, May 3
6 pm
Bromley Road Baptist Church
1900 Lauder Dr.
Kenya Dinner and Silent Auction. Tickets: $20. Rev. Joyce Trask is one of the pastors of Bromley Road Baptist Church. Their parent organization, Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM), does Relief and Development work in Kenya, and around the world.
Their partnership with Kenyans has been long and positive for us and for their Kenyan Partners: the African Christian Church and Schools, the African Brotherhood Church, and Guardians of Hope. The following is a link to the CBM website where more information is available:
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Bromley Road Baptist Church is sending a team of 12 people to Kenya for two weeks in July. They will be assisting the African Church and Schools refurbish a kitchen and dormitory at one of their residential schools in Ndaka-ini in the Thika area. This event will raise funds for the work of this team. For more info please contact: Rev. Joyce Trask at ja.trask@sympatico.ca.  Church website: www.bromleyroadbaptist.org

Saturday, May 3
7:30 p.m.
Bronson Centre Theatre
211 Bronson Ave
FREE EVENT ADDICTION AWARENESS. ALL AGES WELCOME. Organized by Jon Ruby (Jericho Road Ministries), this is a powerful evening for youth 15 to 25, their parents and youth leaders and others concerned with the problems of addictions afflicting our society.
Guest Speaker: Alvin Powell, a former NFL offensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks and recovered addict. He has turned his life around and is working helping others quit their habit and to prevent young people from ever starting. Powell has dedicated the past 10 years to the prevention of drug and substance abuse, as well as helping those in crises who are suffering from the disease of addiction. For more info, contact Jon Ruby at 613.371.7071

Sunday, May 4
3:00pm
St. Basil's Church
Maitland Avenue , just north of the Queensway
THE BYTOWN VOICES (Robert Jones, conductor; Katarina Jovic, accompanist) and THE NATIONAL CHORALE OF JAMAICA (Winston Ewart,
conductor; Ann McNamee, accompanist) present SONGS IN BLOOM including Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs and Old 100th, Mendelssohn I Waited for the Lord, Pachelbel Canon in D String quartet: Kevin James, Lisa Taras (violin), Mary Pat Grimes (viola), Steven Smith (cello). Tickets: $10 (adults) and $5 (students) available at the door.  Info at www.bytownvoices.com or (613) 521-4997

Friday, May 9
2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Jim Durrell Complex, 1264 Walkley Road
Summer Employment and Career Fair, presented by the Youth Zone Jeunesse and its Visible Minority Youth Initiative in collaboration with local community partners .The goal of Summer Employment and Career Fair is to bring together local employers and youth seeking summer employment opportunities and career information. The Youth Zone Jeunesse is an employment resource center for youth 16 to 30 years old and is part of the City of Ottawa's Partners for Jobs strategy to connect people to employment. For additional information or to register please contact Mohamud Hassan at mohamud.hassan@ottawa.ca or 613-
560-0618 x19341.

Friday, May 9
Clean Water Circle VIP reception
5:45PM, doors open at 6:30PM
Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park
WATERCAN'S EMBASSY DINNER featuring international dishes prepared by Ottawa's Embassies & High Commissions. Silent & live auctions, raffle, parade of nations. Masters of Ceremonies: Terrilynn Rader and Derick Fage of Rogers' Daytime. Tickets: $125 ($80 tax receipt). By attending the Embassy Dinner, you are supporting WaterCan's projects overseas, providing access to clean water and sanitation for thousands of people in eastern Africa. Clean water and sanitation save lives, contribute to dignity, social development, and gender equality, support environmental safety, bolster education, and provide a foundation for economic growth.

Friday, May 9
7 p.m. (doors open 6:15 pm)
St. Joseph's Church
(in Sandy Hill, corner Wilbrod / Cumberland)
An eclectic musical evening in support of War Child Canada (www.warchild.ca). Co-hosted by Catherine Lathem (CTV Ottawa) and Alex Munter (Executive Director, Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa) the event will feature: The strings of the Stellae Boreales ensemble, with special guests post-punk singer-songwriter Andrew Cash & jazz-singing Doreen Taylor-Claxton, a silent auction (with an interesting mix of items donated by Sen. Gen. Romeo Dallaire, Ishmael Beah, Elizabeth May, Max Keeping, and others); a fairtrade/ organic/gourmet intermission cafe (courtesy of Bridgehead, Culinary Conspiracy, The Table Vegetarian Restaurant, & others)
TICKETS (General Admission tickets): $10 (advance) -available online, courtesy of www.maplemusic.com (no extra fees for online convenience). Also available at the venue office (151 Laurier Ave. East, corner of Cumberland ). $15 at the door

Vendredi, 9 mai 2008
19h30
Entrée libre
Maison des Auteurs (Parc Jacques-Cartier)
164 rue Laurier, Gatineau
 SlamOutaouais présente: 2e SLAM de poésie! Venez assister à l'ouverture officielle de la Scène SLAM francophone de Gatineau à la Maison des Auteurs. Le poète Pierre Cadieu animera ce deuxième SLAM de poésie de la saison régulière de l'équipe SlamOutaouais. Lors de cette joute amicale, vous entendrez, entre autres, les poètes : Marjolaine Beauchamp, Sylvie Filion, Alexandre Skander Galand, Charlotte Leblanc, Louise Poirier, Jean-Guy Routhier, Dominique Savard et l'unique « 1 ». Guy Perreault gagnante du 1er Slam du 31 mars dernier fera le slam sacrifié. Venez encourager vos poètes de la région qui nous représenteront l'automne prochain à la finale provinciale. L'équipe de SlamOutaouais est affiliée à la LIgue Québécoise de Slam (LIQS). Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre page Web à www.aaao.ca/SlamOutaouais . Pour les slameurs en devenir, l'inscription à la Scène ouverte se fait sur place à partir de 19h00 ou par courriel auprès du coordonnateur.

Saturday, May 10
From 9:00 pm
COMFORT INN (112 Montreal Rd)
CLUB SOCCA & UTOPIA INT. Presents
WARMUP Time 2008
Music By: DAVID SUPERSOUND, MIKEY WIZDOM & D-TRAIN - of Ebony & Ivory
Advance Tickets:$10.00 (more at the door).
Available at: Mugena's - 613-722-8228; Island Flava - 613-321-4198; Mama Cee's - 613-741-6100; Fades - 613-737-3633.
Info: 819-777-2522; 613-255-4271; 613-739-0070

Sunday, May 11
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Good Companions Seniors Center
670 Albert Street (at Empress)
GUYANA OTTAWA ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MOTHERS' DAY BRUNCH, with live entertainment by local performers. Tickets: Adults $ 20:00;
Seniors $ 15:00 Children $ 10:00 (Must be 10 years & under). For Tickets and information call: Sybil Chin 613 737 3877; Ann December/Lovell 613 723 1980; Ina Foster 613 746 3503; Gloria London 613 831 0151; Roy Taitt 613 745 4918; Fegina Williams 613 824 7833.

Sunday, May 11
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ottawa City Hall
111 Lisgar Avenue
Underground parking available ($3)
The National Council of Guyanese presents its 10th Tribute to Mothers: Mothers Day Brunch plus Mother and Daughter Fashion Show. Adults $20, Student $15 and Child $5 (at the door). Tickets :Singer's Machine Store: 613-321-1426 Mugena: 613-722-8228 Tropicks: 613- 241-3333 Savannah:
613-731-7878 Ma Ma Cee: 613-741-6100 L & F Montego Place 613-830-8377
Info.& Tickets: 613-721- 8685 / 613-727- 0826 / 613-823-6746 / 613-823-8322 ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE GUYANA SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM.

Sunday, May 11
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jim Durrell Recreation Complex
1265 Walkley Road
TROPICAL GARDEN Caribbean Style Eatery 2nd Annual MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
COST Per person: $ 24.95; Family of 4: $ 63.50; Kids 6-15: $ 14.50; Kids under 5: Free. Book early!! For more information,  call 613-746-5600

Saturday, May 24
6-7 pm Cocktails (Cash Bar)
St Joseph Parish Hall
151 Laurier East (Entrance at Wilbrod St.)
Eastern Ontario Caribbean Committee presents: Indo Caribbean Cultural Celebration. Cocktail followed by Buffet Dinner, Culture Show and Dance! Music by: DJ Sunshine InternationalTickets$30, Children 7-13 $15/under 7 free.Call: Peter:613-744-
6945 Jay: 613-830-5338 Door Prizes/ Raffles/ Surprises. Proceeds to CHEO.