kids & family

[caption id=“attachment_7380” align=“alignnone” width=“326”] [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/Ottawa-20141201_112803.jpg) Toys & tablets kick off the holiday season at the Ottawa House. Reproduced with the permission of Manoir Ronald McDonald House Ottawa®.[/caption] Rounding out the Make a Kid Smile campaign in the Nation’s Capital, the team at Manoir Ronald McDonald House Ottawa helped to deliver gifts from A Parent Media Co. ...

The Skating Court at Lansdowne Park is now open for its first season. This is Ottawa’s third and newest refrigerated outdoor skating rink, joining the SENS RINK of Dreams and the rink at Ben Franklin Place.  “While it’s only the first season for the Skating Court, it already promises to be a huge draw for residents and tourists alike,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...

** The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has added Reading and Parents Program (RAPP) Packs to its collection. This initiative, offered in partnership with ALSO (Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks), is geared towards children aged 6 months to 6 years old. RAPP packs promote and encourage literacy, creativity and self-expression through stories and interactive activities. ...

Ottawa is one step, and several shovels full of dirt, closer to having its first and Canada’s second Miracle League Field; a safe and accessible baseball field and playground for children with special needs. Today’s groundbreaking ceremony took place at Notre-Dame des Champs Park in Orléans. ...

** 10 th Annual Rainbow Youth Forum ** ** _ 10 Years and the Journey Continues! _ ** ** Thursday, November 27, 2014 ** ** Confederation Education Centre ** ** 1645 Woodroffe Avenue ** ** 9:15 am - 2:30 pm ** ...

** Strut Fashion Show ** ** John ** ** ** ** McCrae ** ** ** ** Secondary School ** ** Thursday, November 27 ** ** 7pm ** ** 103 Malvern Drive ** The Third Annual, Strut Fashion Show is scheduled to take to the stage this Thursday, November 24th at ...

Along with toys and goodies, Santa Claus may be delivering minor traffic disruptions on Saturday, November 22, starting at 11 a.m. during the 2014 Help Santa Toy Parade. The City of Ottawa is advising motorists to expect delays due to road closures to accommodate the parade starting at 11 a. ...

Little Voice is giving away 5 ebooks to 5 lucky winners! With the launch of our children’s ebook, we’re happy to announce our first giveaway! Little Voice was written and illustr ated by both Ottawa natives Amanda Bernardo and Samantha Clusiau-Lawlor. ...

Mayor Jim Watson will host the Mayor’s 14 th Annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 6 at Ottawa City Hall in support of the Ottawa Food Bank.  Date: Saturday, December 6 Time: 2 to 6 p.m. Location: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West ...

** Chef Night – Savour Autumn ** ** Clifford ** ** ** ** Bowey ** ** ** ** Public School ** ** Saturday, November 15 ** ** 6:00pm ** ** 1300 Kitchener Avenue ** ** , ** ** Ottawa ** He is a world renowned chef (Chef Justin Scott) who has worked with some of the finest chefs from Italy – and he could be cooking your three-course dinner this Saturday, November 15 ...