October 2026 Newsletter

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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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Become an ASH member

The next Board meeting is on October 26 and will be a hybrid meeting; please send us an email at [email protected] to request the login link to the meeting.

ASH Info

Bylaw Services at ASH Board Meeting
ASH Board of Directors Meetings

Neighbourhood Info

Election Day
Rideau Library Programs

Neighbourhood Events & Activities

Halloween Celebrations - October 30
An Evening with Carty House - November 5
Discovery to Innovation - November 12
The One & Only Arts and Crafts Fair & Good Books Sale - November 14
Repair Café - November 14
ASH Community Conversations - November 16
Dancing Day Concert - December 14 - Save the Date!

1. Bylaw Services at ASH Board Meeting

Director of Bylaw Services at the City of Ottawa, Jake Gravelle, will be attending the ASH Board Meeting on October 26. Topics of discussion will include major bylaw issues in Sandy Hill, best practices for submitting service requests to bylaw, and the new 211 hotline for social services support. Click here for more information.

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2. 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: October 26 and November 26.

1. Election Day

If you haven’t already voted, Monday, October 26 is the last day to vote. Click here to find out where you vote. The polls are open from 10 am to 8 pm. All voters will be required to present a piece of identification in order to receive a ballot at their voting place. The identification must show your name and address; photo identification is not required.

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2. Rideau Library Programs

Now that the weather is getting colder, check out the programs being offered at the Rideau Public Library. The programs include a book club, story time, ESL conversation group, adult chess and more. There is something for every age.

1. Halloween Celebrations – October 30

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2. An Evening with Carty House - November 5

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3. Discovery to Innovation
November 12

The Faculty of Science at uOttawa opens its doors for Discovery to Innovation: one evening where uOttawa researchers unveil discoveries that could become tomorrow's companies. Cancer, superbugs, space and even marmots are all on the program, explained so that anyone can follow. The presentations are followed by an open bar reception, the perfect chance to mingle with researchers, local entrepreneurs and the people who live and work around campus.

The event takes place from 5:00 to 7:30 pm in the STEM Complex, Room 117, 150 Louis-Pasteur Private, University of Ottawa

Free but you must register.

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4. The One & Only Arts and Crafts Fair & Good Books Sale - November 14

Calling all Book Lovers! Viscount Alexander Public School is once again hosting the Good Books Sale, Saturday Nov. 14^th 2026. Volunteers (adults and high school students) needed to help run this event. If you are interested, please contact Leila for information.

Got Books to donate? Email Leila to make arrangements.

Bring a Treat, Share Some Love: The Good Books team is also looking for donations of baked goods or snacks for this community event. Email Leila if you can bring something.

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5. Repair Café – November 14

Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Learning Crossroads Building, 100 Louis Pasteur Private

Throw it away? No way! Fix it at the Repair Café! This is a free event. It is a first come first served event, so be prepared to wait.

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6. ASH Community Conversations – November 16

Want to chat about happenings in the neighbourhood? Drop in virtually for a casual conversation on the 3rd Monday of the month. Look for the meeting theme and Zoom link in your email closer to the date.

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7. Dancing Day Concert – December 14 Save the Date!

Musica Viva Singers invites you to shake off the winter chill at our December concert, “Dancing Day”. Join in for an evening of vibrant, movement-inspired music from across the globe made for dancing the chilly nights away. From the passion of Argentinian tangos and Latin-American grooves to the high-energy rhythm of French-Canadian foot-stompers and Irish reels, this program is guaranteed to keep your spirits bright. There will also be timeless, all-season classics like Van Morrison’s “Moondance” and Leonard Cohen’s “Dance Me to the End of Love”.

Tickets: $25 General Admission, $15 Limited-Income and Students. Children 12 and under are free. All ticket types are available through choir members about a month before the concert, or purchased online.

If you’d prefer a paper ticket, please contact a choir member or purchase at the door.

The concert will start at 7:30pm at Centretown United Church (507 Bank Street) which is accessible by ramp.