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Manor Park Playgroup
October 5, 2011
A reminder that the Playgroup will not meet on Thanksgiving Monday (October 10). 

The Manor Park Playgroup meets each Monday from 9-10:30am in the Manor Park Community Centre, 100 Thornwood Road.  It’s free! – and open to families and their preschoolers.  Parent-run and self-organized, families enjoy the child centred atmosphere of the community centre. A great place to reconnect or meet new families.
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Manor Park Sports Programs
August 30, 2011
Looking for an awesome sports program this fall? Join us for indoor soccer, floorball or our all new multi sports program. Check out individal pages for more information, or click here for a registration form.
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Survey: What’s Your Favourite Family Movie?
We need your help to choose the movies that will be screened at family ‘Movie Nights’ this fall!  Please complete this survey and tell us which movies your would like to see. Click here to take the survey.
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Family Movie Night:  Friday October 28!
October 12, 2011
‘The Smurfs’ received the most votes from you on our online survey!  Pizza, popcorn and drinks make this a great family event. It all starts at 6pm.  Check this link for a ‘Smurfs Activity Book’. http://www.acf-film.com/documents/pedagogique/the_smurfs.pdf

After School Program Update
September 1, 2011
The Grade 1 group for the After School Program is now FULL. There is a waiting list for those who have children is grade one. Other groups still have space but are filling up fast, so be sure to sign up soon.

Rock the Block
When: Friday, Sept 9, 2011
Where: Sports Fields beside the Manor Park Community Centre
Join us on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 6pm for dinner. a movie and a fun time with friends and neighbours! Rock the Block is an annual event in support of the Manor Park Outdoor Skating Rink and everyone's favourites are sure to be there: MPCC, the WORKS, Dairy Queen and many, many more! The movie Tangled is being shown starting at 8pm. Don't miss this exciting event! Click here for more details.

Cooking Class: Beyond Pizza and Beer
July 22, 2011
Young and bored with the typical meals of french fries, pizza, subs? Have we got a class for you! Beyond Pizza and Beer will teach you impressive cooking skills, money saving techniques, and ways to improve your health. Join our two talented cooks and nutrition experts on Monday, August 22 from 6-9pm for this fabulous course! Click here for a registration form.

Crichton Community Centre
June 21, 2011
Please find attached a message from the Board of the Crichton Cultural Community Centre regarding the sale of 200 Crichton and its future.
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Community Survey Winner: Carole Sheppard
June 17, 2011
Congratulations Carole Sheppard for winning a $200 voucher towards recreational programs offered by the Manor Park Community Council (MPCC). Carole’s name was randomly drawn from all those who completed the online ‘Manor Park Facilities and Programs Survey’. Over 100 of you took the time to complete our survey – thank you!
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Rockcliffe Airport Wildlife Control
May 24, 2011
The Rockcliffe Airport will occasionally fire a revolver with scare cartridges and blanks in order to help control wildlife in and around the airport. Please click here for more information.
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2010 Annual Report - Manor Park Community Council
May 2, 2011
Find a copy of the most recent annual report for the MPCC here. The MPCC is a not-for-profit community organization providing recreational program and special events to the greater community. A volunteer Board of Directors oversees employees and volunteers. The MPCC fiscal year ends on December 31.
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FREE Rummage Sale
When: August 18, 2011
Time: 9am to 5pm
The Crichton Community Centre is moving and they are offering their furniture, artists' supplies, building materials and more for free! McKay United Church will also have a free rummage sale on the same day. Click here for more information.
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Wonderful Wednesdays Start July 6th!
June 14, 2011
Looking for something to do on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00pm-3:00pm? Look no farther than the Manor Park Fields (outside the Manor Park Community Centre)! Every Wednesday from July 6-August 17 join friends and neighbours for free community programming in the park! Everything from bugs and reptiles to ice cream and magic tricks. Don't miss out! Click here for more details or see the left column for the schedule.
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Summer Camps are More Than 90% Full!
June 9, 2011
***Camps at the Manor Park Community Centre are 90% full, but don't panic, because there are still spaces left at Thomas D'Arcy McGee School (Beacon Hill). Register now to guarantee your spot!***

Looking for fun, travel, bugs or dirt this summer? How about building, floorball-hockey, cooking or sports? You don't want to miss this summer's exciting summer camps offered by the Manor Park Community Council! Camps are offered for children aged 3-10 years and take place at Manor Park Community Centre (100 Thornwood Rd) or Thomas D'Arcy McGee School (635 La Verendrye Dr, Beacon Hill). Check out individual web pages for more information or click here for the registration form (both locations). We look forward to seeing you this summer!
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Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winners: Andrea Poole and Penny Thompson
May 25, 2011 The Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) congratulates Andrea Poole and Penny Thompson who have been chosen to receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award at a ceremony in mid-June. This award recognizes the contribution made by these two MPCC Board of Directors members (and Manor Park residents!) to our community. Please join us in expressing our thanks to these outstanding volunteers. Manor Park Community Council Wonderful Wednesday Becomes a Fantastic Friday!
July 22, 2011
Join the fun at the Manor Park Community Centre on Friday, July 29 for an African Dance Workshop! All the fun takes place from 2-3pm, is for children of all ages and everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you! Manor Park Community Council

MPCC Job Opportunity
May 12, 2011
The Manor Park Community Council is hiring a Head Instructor for the Manor Park Playschool beginning in September 2012. Please click here for more detailed information about the job.
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Cross-Training for Kids!
May 11, 2011
This program for 10-14 year olds helps train kids in balance, strength, agility, speed and flexibility through fun, quick and simple exercises. Click here for more information and a registration form.
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Canada Day
June 17, 2011
Manor Park residents are encouraged to celebrate Canada Day – especially with the historic visit to Ottawa by Prince William and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge! In 2011, no fireworks are planned on the sports fields of Manor Park.
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Splash Pad
June 17, 2011
The MPCC announces that the water splash pad located adjacent to the Manor Park Community Centre is scheduled to open on June 17. Here comes summer!
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Online MPCC Survey
March 3, 2011
The Manor Park Community Council wants to hear from you! Please complete our online survey to help us make improvements to our programming and facilities. We want to know how you think the community centre can be further used and what changes can be made to help achieve this. One lucky respondent will win a $200 voucher for any of our MPCC programs, so send us your feedback today. Click here to take the survey.

Manor Park and Cardinal Glen Community Garage Sales
When: Saturday, June 4
Make money as you clean up and clear out your used treasures! Don’t forget to tidy up unsold items at the end of the garage sale and consider donating them to one of Ottawa’s many charitable organizations. Click here for more ideas and details.

http://ottawa.ca/residents/recycling_garbage/giveaway/index_en.html

Thank you Ottawa Marathon Volunteers!
June 2, 2011
Thank you Hemlock ‘Hydration and Sponge Station’ volunteers!

You did it:
10,000 cups filled!
10,000 cups picked up!
Thousands of sponges dunked!
Shouted and served!

and cheered for 5,000 marathon runners!

Special thanks to you Super Volunteers – who stayed and cheered until the very last runner came by. Hope to see you all in 2012.

Thank you! Hydration Station is Full!
May 19, 2011
We called out for Hydration Station volunteers – and you answered Manor Park! Enough volunteers have come forward to work at the Hemlock Road ‘Hydration and Station’ for next week’s Ottawa Marathon.

But no one should miss the action! If you aren’t already running, come out along Hemlock Road from St. Laurent Blvd westward – and cheer!

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week: May 16-23, 2011
May 17, 2011
This week has been declared Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in Ottawa in an effort to raise awareness of these deadly insects that infect and kill ash trees. Click here for more information.

Manor Park’s ‘Hydration Station’ Still Needs 60 Volunteers!
May 15, 2011
Of the 75 volunteers needed to help during the Ottawa Marathon (Sunday May 29), we have only heard from 15 people! This is as close to the action as you can get – without running the 42 km marathon yourself!

Volunteers fill and serve 5,000 cups of water and Gatorade, cheer and encourage the runners – plus, this year provide sponges at the adjoining sponge station. All this action takes place on Hemlock Road near the Manor Park Public School.

I hope that I can count on you! Please email ‘yes’ to mpcc@manorpark.ca

Information for volunteers can be found here.

Baseball Cancelled Tonight
May 16, 2011
This is to let you know that baseball is cancelled again this evening due to the weather. There will be no baseball next week, May 23rd on Victoria Day. We are looking into scheduling make up sessions on a different day of the week. Sorry for the inconvenience, and we will see you on Monday, May 30th.

Soccer, Baseball and Rugby Start This Week!
May 1, 2011
Tired of the rain? Need some sun? Want some warmth? Think Manor Park sports!

We have been working hard to improve our soccer, baseball and rugby programs – including arranging for warmer and sunnier weather! Please join us by registering and see how well we have done.

Manor Park sports for children aged 4+, take place on the sports fields adjacent to the Manor Park Community Centre (100 Thornwood Road). Don’t delay: the sooner you register, the sooner spring will arrive!

Soccer & Baseball Registration
April 19, 2011
The rink is gone, spring is here! We are in the last days of registration for our spring sports programs.

Soccer
Our largest program is just right for the novice soccer player! Children as young as age 4 can learn soccer basics in small groups and on mini fields. More experienced, or older players, add games to skill development. The season ends with a soccer festival!

Baseball
Improved for 2011! Participant surveys gave us great ideas for improving this popular program: smaller groups to help teach the rules of the game; improved coaching to teach skills, and games to teach sportsmanship and teamwork.

Rugby
Did you know that touch rugby is one of the MPCC’s fastest growing sports? It’s fast, easy to learn and co-ed – no tackling is involved. Players learn the skills and game basics with experienced coaches. New players get an official rugby ball so they can practice with friends. Touch rugby for kids is on the sports fields each Saturday morning.

Ottawa Marathon Volunteers Needed May 29
April 8, 2011
For the 4th year, the 5,000 Ottawa Marathon runners will come through Manor Park! Although the route has been changed to Hemlock Road, the ‘Hydration Station’, sponge station, live band and cheering section remain. Get up close to the action by volunteering to help prepare and hand out drinks or sponges. Over 75 volunteers are needed!

Volunteers Needed for Ottawa Marathon
April 28, 2011
Can’t run 42km? You can still participate in the Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 29! 
The organizing committee of the Ottawa Marathon has asked for volunteers from our community to staff the hydration and sponge stations along Hemlock Road.

No experience needed. All volunteers will be trained.
You must be 10 years and older.
You must commit at least 2 hours on Sunday, May 29

The Manor Park Community Council is accepting volunteers on a first-come, first-served basis. Let us know you are interested by emailing mpcc@manorpark.ca or calling 613-741-4776.

Manor Park is ‘Cleaning the Capital’!
April 28, 2011
Saturday May 14 from 10am – noon. Rain or shine!
Join your neighbours to spring clean and beautify your parks! Please bring rakes, brooms, gardening tools and gloves with you to the Manor Park Community Centre (100 Thornwood Road) Yard bags, garbage bags and disposable gloves will be provided.
Cleaning the Capital’ in Manor Park is organized by the Manor Park Community Council (MPCC): 613-741-4776.

Found: Men's Casio Watch
May 10, 2011
A Men's Casion watch was found yesterday in the Manor Park schoolyard. If this watch belongs to you, please email the Manor Park Community Council with a description of the watch.

Manor Park Community Council Elects New Board
March 24, 2011
A new Board of Directors was elected at the Annual General Meeting held on March 23, 2011.
Chair: Erin Yoshida
Vice-Chair: Jennifer Thiessen
Treasurer: Andrea Poole
Secretary: Andra Waterfield / Sarah Klotz
Directors: Maureen Rivoche, Tammy Moffatt, Marie-Claude Quessy, Christine Kaeser, Elizabeth Ainslie

The MPCC provides recreational programs to the community, co-publishes The Chronicle and this community website. To get in touch with the Board or to volunteer your time, please contact the MPCC office at mpcc@manorpark.ca.

Spring and Summer Sports Registration (and More!)
February 28, 2011
Volleyball is back! Starting March 2, youth aged 11-13 years can play volleyball on Wednesday evenings. Registration has also started for outdoor soccer, baseball, rugby and more. Don't miss out on these fantastic sports taking place in or near Manor Park Public School.

Adults looking for something to do? The Manor Park Community Council has just what you're looking for! Join us for Zumba, Totally Toned or Boot Camp.

Youth won't want to miss out on the St. John Ambulance Babysitting Workshop. It takes place on Saturday, March 26 from 8:30am-3:30pm at the Manor Park Community Centre. Youth aged 10-14 years will learn good activities to keep chidlren busy as well as basic first aid and CPR. The cost is $70 and includes a pizza lunch. Register early as this course fills up fast every time!

Beechwood Fire Fundraiser
Saturday, March 26, 2011
@ The New Edinburgh Pub from 1pm until 11:30pm
Join friends, family and neighbours in support of the businesses that suffered in last weeks' fire. Click here for more information.

Manor Park Community Council Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Library, Manor Park Public School
100 Braemar Street
7 pm
Agenda will include reports from Directors, approval of fiscal 2010 audit, and elections.

Chili Champ 2011: Peter Schamerhorn
February 6, 2011
Since 2005, the crowning of Chili Champ has been a tradition at the annual Skating Party. Alison and Mark Newton (Chili Champs 2010) along with Steve Moffatt (President, Manor Park Community Association) judged Peter’s beef chili the winner out of 10 entries. Erin Yoshida (Co-Chair, Manor Park Community Council, which organized the Skating Party) presented the winner with the coveted Chili Champ apron and plaque. Peter’s all beef – no beans – recipe will appear in the March 2011 issue of the Manor Park Chronicle. This recipe follows the vegetarian winner of 2010 – confirming that it is not just ingredients but the chef(s) who create a winning chili!

Manor Park Skating Rink Closed March 6, 2011 The Manor Park Outdoor Skating Rink is closed for the season. Many thanks to our committed volunteers for keeping the rink flooded and free of snow. Thanks also to all of you who skated and enjoyed family and neighbourhood time on the rink. We hope to see you again next year!

Latest Skating Rink Conditions January 11, 2011 ottawarinkconditions.ca
This website will give you the ice conditions for the Manor Park outdoor hockey rink, skating oval and pleasure puddle – plus many other ice surfaces in Ottawa! There is just no excuse not to skate on a community rink!

Manor Park Outdoor Rink Volunteer Schedule
January 10, 2011
The Manor Park outdoor rinks – boarded hockey rink, skating oval and pleasure puddle – are maintained by community volunteers! The schedule for scraping and flooding is here. Volunteers are asked to arrive before 9pm when scheduled – but are invited to lend a hand anytime that they are at the rink. Thank you for making the 2011 skating season a success!

Snowblower for Sale
December 15, 2010
Now that the first snow has arrived, isn’t it time for you to invest in a snowblower? Our 2007 Ariens blower is for sale to best offer, as we have replaced the snowblower used at the rink. Please contact the Manor Park Community Council at mpcc@manorpark.ca

Peanut & Nut Free List
September 20, 2010
Looking for good lunches and snacks that are peanut and nut free? Check out our list of ideas!

Hockey Day in Ottawa
February 7, 2011
Players of all ages and abilities are invited to join friends and neighbours, as well as special guests, Constable Marc Daviault (Community Police Officer) and others from the Ottawa police, for shinny hockey during Hockey Day in Ottawa. It all takes place on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from noon to 2pm at the Manor Park Rink. Shinny teams will be created based on age and ability. We hope to see you there!

Rink Closed Due to Warm Weather
February 6, 2011
Warm weather following the (well-attended) Skating Party has deteriorated ice conditions. Skaters are asked to stay off the ice until cold temperatures permit rink supervisors and volunteers to flood the ice. Thank you for your understanding!

Extra Help Needed at Rink during Snow Storm!
February 1, 2011
Anyone with an hour to spare is asked to help clear the snow off of the Manor Park outdoor rinks (100 Thornwood Road) during the snow storm on Wednesday, February 2nd. From 8am- 10pm, shovels are available at the rink entry to the Manor Park Community Centre. Thank you in advance to all our volunteers!

Skating Party
Saturday February 5, 2011
Manor Park outdoor rinks
100 Thornwood Road
5-7pm

Join this annual favourite! Skating, chili contest, bonfire, music…and more, for everyone in the family!

Enter your pot of chili to win the honour of Chili Champ 2011 – plus a great gift basket from Federal Service Experts (servicexperts.ca) . Bring your entry to the Manor Park Community Centre at 5pm – in a crock pot if possible. For more information, mpcc@manorpark.ca or 613-741-4776.


Construction on the Aviation Parkway
October 13, 2010
Construction on the Aviation Parkway has started and is expected to end in December 2010. It will take place from the Aviation Museum south toward the 417. The Parkway will remain open, but with delays.

Until mid-December, Sandridge Road between Merriman and Birch Ave. will be closed for construction. The following detour will be in effect.

Route 7 St. Laurent: Travel Birch Street, Right Farnham, Left Dunvegan, bear right onto Arundel, continue Arundel, Right St Laurent to regular route.

Route 7 Carleton: From St Laurent, Left Arundel, bear left onto Dunvegan, Right Farnham, Left Birch Street to regular route.

Bus stops (560#) NOT IN USE during the detour:
#4377 -- BIRCH / SANDRIDGE
#8931 -- SANDRIDGE / MERRIMAN
#4378 -- SANDRIDGE / MERRIMAN
#4379 -- SANDRIDGE / KILBARRY
#8736 -- SANDRIDGE / KILBARRY
#8737 -- ST LAURENT / SANDRIDGE

For service during the detour, please use temporary bus stops located:
Route 7 St. Laurent: On St. Laurent south of Arundel
Route 7 Carleton: On St. Laurent south of Arundel or on Farnham west of Dunvegan


Manor Park Community Council Office
November 16, 2010
The Manor Park Community Council office has moved back to Manor Park Public School, upstairs beside the library. To register, get more information or talk to the office staff, please visit the office, email the staff or call (613-741-4776). br>

Halloween Movie Night
Join us on Friday, October 29th for an exciting, large-screen showing of How to Train Your Dragon! It's the movie of a hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed. Don't miss out on this exciting event! For more information, see our flyer.


Manor Park Community Council Summer Office
July 9, 2010
The MPCC office is located in the Manor Park Community Centre until further notice. It is open from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday. If you need to contact the office, please visit them at the Community Centre, call them at 613-741-4776 or email them.

Halloween Movie Night
October 22, 2010
Coming soon to a school gym near you, How to Train Your Dragon! It takes place on Friday, October 29, 2010 at Manor Park Public School's gym starting at 6:00pm (doors open at 5:45pm). Cost is $2 per person, everyone is welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be for sale. Don't miss this exciting, big-screen event!

Manor Park Rocks!
September 13, 2010
Thank you for coming out last Friday to ‘Rock the Block’ in Manor Park! 

The Manor Park Community Council would like to gratefully acknowledge the support of these community organizations and businesses whose participation helped make the night a great success: The WORKS, Mr. Mozzarella Pizza, Celadon Spa, Ottawa Police, RCMP Curling Club, Ottawa East Minor Hockey Association, Scouts and Guides.

Manor Park Fall Clean Up
Saturday, September 25 10am - noon
Bags, gloves and refreshments will be available at the Community Centre. Please bring your rakes, brooms and hand tools. Help clean the soccer fields, playground, pathways, parks and streets. Yard bags donated by Beechwood Home Hardware, coffee donated by Bridgehead.

Free Floorball Introduction
September 14, 2010
Join us on September 18 and 19, 2010 from 7:30am-noon to try Floorball at the St. Laurent Complex, 525 Cote St. Children and youth aged 6-15 years are invited to try this safe, fast-paced and high scoring game. Please bring a pair of indoor shoes, equipment is provided. For more information, please email us.

Rock the Block in Manor Park on Friday September 10, 2010!
September 2, 2010
Outdoor Movie! The WORKS Burger Cook-out! Used Skates for Sale for only $5 or $10 each! Silent Auction for used Snowblower! Community displays and demonstrations! All this in support of the Manor Park outdoor skating rink. The second annual Rock the Block takes place in the sports fields adjacent to the Manor Park Community Centre, 100 Thornwood Road, 6-9:30 pm – movie starts at 8pm. For more details, call 613-741-4776 or check out the flyer.

Celebrate Canada Day in Manor Park!
June 28, 2010
Manor Park celebrated Canada Day with fireworks and cake, thanks to support and grants from Celebrate Canada! and the Manor Park Community Council. Thanks to everyone who came out for the fun, and many thanks to volunteers Rocke Robertson and Michael Keleher for organzing this event.

MPCC 2009 Annual Report
June 14, 2010
The 2009 Manor Park Community Council Annual Report is ready! Click here to view a copy of it, or stop by the Community Council office (100 Braemar St) to pick up a hard copy.