June 2026 Newsletter

Thank you Sandy Hill Green Team

Hello Action Sandy Hill Members!

This email contains information about the activities of your community association and neighbourhood. Newsletters, both present and past, can be found here. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions, concerns, and comments.

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The next Board meeting is on June 29 and will be a hybrid meeting; please send us an email at [email protected] to request the login link to the meeting.

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Help celebrate our local history and shape the future of our neighbourhood!
ASH Community Conversations
ASH Board of Directors Meetings

Neighbourhood Info

Refurbished Pollinator Garden in Strathcona Park
Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR)
WalkSafe Presenters Wanted

Neighbourhood Events & Activities

Company of Fools A Midsummer Night's Dream - June 29 - August 15
Repair Café - July 11
Cirquonscient's Faerie Picnic Popup - July 14 & August 18
Ratha Yatra Chariot Festival - July 18
Odessey Theatre's Mandolina - July 23 - August 16
Community Corn Roast & Market - July 25
Art in Strathcona Park - August 22
Sandy Hill Yard Sale - September 12

1. Help celebrate our local history and shape the future of our neighbourhood!

Whether you are a life-long resident or have recently moved in, a history or architecture buff, or simply care about our community’s unique character, come and share your interest and concerns. A few of us would like to reactivate the Action Sandy Hill Heritage Committee, and hear your thoughts about possible priorities and pathways. Together, we hope to celebrate our shared roots, work to protect historic landmarks, and host engaging community events. Join us for an hour of conversation at Working Title, 330 Laurier Ave at 7 p.m. on Tuesday July 7. Contact Andrew Johnston with any questions. Hope to see you there!

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2. ASH Community Conversations

Want to chat about happenings in the neighbourhood? Drop in virtually for a casual conversation on July 20. Look for the meeting theme and Zoom link in your email closer to the date.

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3. ASH Board Of Directors Meetings

The ASH Board of Directors meets monthly (except for July and December), generally on the last Monday of the month, at the Sandy Hill Community Centre and virtually, from 7 to 8:30 pm. ASH members will receive an email with a meeting reminder and a Zoom link before each meeting. Meetings for 2026 are: June 29, August 24, September 28, October 26 and November 26.

1. Refurbished Pollinator Garden in Strathcona Park

The Carefor Pollinator Garden in Strathcona Park (close to the parking lot) has been refurbished thanks to a grant from the city, help from Wilson Landscaping, and more than 60 hours of planning, weeding and planting by the Sandy Hill Green Team volunteers.

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2. Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR)

ANCHOR is now operating in the Byward Market, Lowertown, Sandy Hill, Overbrook, Vanier and Lees Towers.

ANCHOR provides a community-led, non-police safer alternate response to mental health and substance use crisis. Individuals experiencing or witnessing a mental health or substance use crisis can call 211 to access ANCHOR, which is available 24/7 for people aged 16 and older within the service area.

You can use the interactive map to check service availability in your location.

ANCHOR responds to situations including people in mental health or substance use crisis, threaten suicide, erratic behavior, well-being checks, verbal disputes and requests for information or referrals. For suspected overdoses (example, someone unconscious or “on the nod), please call 9-1-1.

It is important to note that ANCHOR does not respond to overdoses or acute substance use emergencies, and it is not a replacement for services provided by Consumption and Treatment Service (CTS).

Click here for more information.

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3. WalkSafe Presenters Wanted

The Ottawa Safety Council (the Council), is a non-profit organization responsible for the Adult Crossing Guard program in the City of Ottawa. It also offers motorcycle training and various road safety education programs for children.

The Council has a need for two (2) bilingual (English/French) WalkSafe Presenters. The WalkSafe presenters are responsible for delivering presentations to schools across Ottawa, helping teach children the importance of road and pedestrian safety.

Interested candidates may apply at Ottawa Safety Council - Walk Safe Presenter (Bilingual English/French).

1. A Company of Fools - A Midsummer Night's Dream
June 29 – August 15

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2. Repair Café – July 11

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3. Cirquonscient’s Faerie Picnic Popup July 14 & August 18

Both performances take place in Strathcona Park from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Admission is free but donations would be appreciated.

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4. Ratha Yatra Chariot Festival – July 18

11:00 am - parade begins on the corner of Templeton and Marlborough

12:00 pm - festival begins in Annie Pootoogook Park

Free vegetarian buffet, performances and cultural activities for all ages

Click here for more information.

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5. Odessey Theatre Presents Mandolina July 23 – August 16

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6. Community Corn Roast & Market

July 25

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7. Art in Strathcona Park – August 22

Once again, artists and artisans and undiscovered talents will come together to sell their work directly to the public and to raise public awareness about mental illness. More than just original art, Art in Strathcona Park also offers jewellery, pottery, stained glass, wood carvings, hand-made soap and honey, to name just a few. The event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Art in Strathcona Park is a fundraising and public awareness event sponsored by Mental Illness Caregivers Association (MICA).

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8. Sandy Hill Yard Sale – September 12

Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Add your home to the online map by contacting Action Sandy Hill.

Stay tuned for more details.

Thank you to allsaints and Chez Lucien our generous sponsors.

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