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Start your shopping at the Nepean Sportsplex Craft Show - November 5 to 8

Don't miss the 42nd annual Christmas Craft Show featuring over 140 talented Canadian artisans, artists and designers. Their creations include clothing, jewellery and Christmas decorations that are sure to please. Get an early start on finding gifts for the friends, family and teachers on your list. Remember the parking is Free at the Nepean Sportsplex.

Groups Get Fit for Less!

Want a discount on your fitness membership? Are you part of a company, community group or team? Our NEW Corporate or Group Fitness membership may be just what you need!

Starting November 1, the City of Ottawa offers a 20% savings on CLASS A, All-Inclusive or One Option memberships for employees or members of participating Corporations and Groups.

With 23 locations across the city, swimming pools, hot tubs, indoor cycling, weight rooms with heavy duty strength and cardio equipment, plus fitness and aquafitness classes, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss!

Get your employer to join today and start saving! Contact us at CorporateMemberships@ottawa.ca

Need a Party Room?

Is your living room too small for the staff holiday get-together? Don't panic! Across the city are rooms of many sizes that can be rented for your special event! Check out our 20 featured facilities with room photos and video tours to help you find your ideal location. Find availability and send a rental request from your computer any time. Our affordable and accessible spaces come with tables, chairs and parking.

Holiday happiness - register now for our December day camps and workshops

Think it's too early to start planning for the holidays? Think again! Registration for the City's many Christmas and winter holiday workshops and day camps has already begun. With dazzling activities such as games, sports, crafts and skating, there's plenty of holiday fun to be had. Register now!

Locally made crafts and treats at McNabb

McNabb Community Centre's annual Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday November 28 from 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission and free parking, with over 25 tables of crafts and delectable treats just in time for your holiday shopping. Christmas Craft Sale has operated for over 30 years at 180 Percy Street in Centretown.

Dashing through the – wait, what?

Start your holidays early! Festive workshops are filling up already. Attend a class and create the first piece of a Christmas village – a special "heirloom" to pass down for generations to come, or bring the whole family to this class where each member will create a handmade ornament to help "trim the tree".

Ride the surf at the city's wave pools

The ultimate swim experience, the city's wave pools offer a wet and wild occasion like no other. After all, where else in Ottawa can you swim indoors while enjoying the thrill of plunging through metre-high waves? With three convenient locations - Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool, Splash Wave Pool on Ogilvie and the Ray Friel Recreation Complex in Orléans - our wave pools hold the most exhilarating aquatics experience around! Use our swim schedule search tool to find the next wave swim at the facility closest to you.

Jump, jive and wail at the City's Big Band Dances

Adults of all ages are invited to Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre to swing to the hits of the 40's and 50's! People come from all over to hear the sounds of Ottawa's best Big Bands and dance the night away! Featuring The Grey Jazz Big Band, join us Thursday, December 3. Tickets are $19 in advance or $23 at the door and include a light lunch. Cash bar available. Call 613-828-4313 for more information.

Art show and sale

View a brilliant display of artwork created by our many talented senior artists. November 21 to December 4 from 10 am to 2 pm. Free admissions and parking. Heron Seniors' Centre

Community outdoor rink program is recruiting!

Join the hundreds of community-based volunteers who devote their time to provide access to affordable winter recreational activity every year!

The City of Ottawa Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is recruiting committed groups or individuals that are interested in operating or supporting a neighborhood outdoor rink for the 2015-16 season.

For more information please call 613-580-2590 or e-mail the Seasonal Recreation Office at seasonalrecreation@ottawa.ca

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