Calendar of Events:

Do you know of a community event that we should list here, or are you involved in a charitable organization and looking to get the word out about a fundraising event? If so, please contact jonas@ossc.ca so we can post it on our Community Guide!

TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 7pm - 9pm OCUA Women's Frisbee 101 - FREE CLINIC! Come to the OCUA Women's Frisbee 101 event and try this fun, non-contact, cardio-burning sport.  You'll make new friends, learn a sport and improve your heart health. CONTACT: 613.860.6282 / registrar@ocua.ca / www.ocua.ca For more information click here.

SATURDAY MAY 1, 2010 7am-5pm 1st Annual Ride for KidSport and Bicycle Safety Check KidSport™ Ottawa will be staging an indoor cycling marathon and outdoor bicycle safety activities. Anyone 14 and over is invited to reserve a bike and pledge funds for KidSport Ottawa. Outdoor events include bicycle maintenance checks, helmet safety checks and a bicycle obstacle course. There will also be a bar-b-q, music and prizes. CONTACT: Natalie Brett, KidSport Ottawa Program Coordinator (613) 580-2424 x 42637 / Natalie.Brett@Ottawa.ca For more information click here.

General Announcements:

With 41 permanent locations and 19,000 clinics held annually across the country, chances are there's a clinic near you. Visit blood.ca to find a complete listing of blood donor clinics in your area. You can make an appointment to donate by calling 1-888-2-DONATE.

Canadian Blood Services understands your lives are busy. If you find that you are unable make your appointment for any reason, please call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) and reschedule. This way we can try and offer your spot to someone else.

Canadian Blood Service host mobile clinic in various parts of the city. However, most convenient is our Blood Donor Clinic located on 1575 Carling Avenue in Ottawa. Hours of operation for this location are as follows:

Monday: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Every time you make an appointment to donate blood you could potentially be saving three lives. Call 1-888-2-DONATE and make and appointment at our Carling Avenue location to donate today!

Giving blood is a great way for busy and active people to give back to their community without having to invest a lot of time.