Hello ORLÉANS!
Welcome to the 47th edition of Orléans Connect. As always, welcome new subscribers! We’re very happy to have you here.
As you may have noticed, despite our best efforts, we unfortunately had to miss last week’s newsletter due to a 🤕 health situation, and we apologize for the unscheduled interruption. But never fear, everyone is ok 👍, and we’re back this week with all the latest and greatest happenings in Orléans.
This week we’ve got a brand new Orleans Food Spot review, so make sure to check that out.
And as always, don’t forget to check out this week’s poll below ⬇️ - today we’re asking: Are you or someone in your household worried about the coming 🇨🇦 Federal job cuts?
Let’s get to what’s happening in Orléans over the next 7 days:
Here’s our roundup of upcoming events:
🦫 February 5th - 7th - A BeaverTails Pop-Up serving pastries loaded with your favourite toppings - perfect for a quick treat, family outing or dessert stop! Hours: 12 PM - 8 PM Daily. Debit and credit only.
📍Sobeys - 10th Line
💃 February 6th - Born in the 70s, Raised in the 80s and Partied in the 90s Dance Party! 90s Club music ALL NIGHT! Throwback beats, hands-in-the-air moments, and pure nostalgia from start to finish! 💵 $5 cover at the door. First come, first served.
📍Orléans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Dr
☃️February 7th - Queenswood Heights Winter Festival is on from 1 - 4 PM. There will be skating, sliding, snow games, free face painting, free hot chocolate, prizes and hockey skill-building!
📍Queenswood Ridge Park
📚 February 7th - Beer & Books: Pop-Up Brewery Book Fair! Inspired by the Scholastic Book Fairs of the 90s, browse the collection from our favourite local Indie bookshop: Spaniel’s Tale. The Book Fair is on from 3 - 7 PM.
📍Dominion City Brewery, 15-5510 Canotek Rd
🎶 February 7th - The Ottawa Black Creatives Hub Showcase is on from 7 - 10 PM. This showcase uplifts the voices of emerging Black artists in the capital through a dynamic evening of music, dance, poetry, storytelling and film - all on one stage! 🎟️ Tickets are $35, $25 for students. Free for 12 and under.
📍Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd
❄️ February 8th - Fête Frissons is on at Shenkman Arts Centre, from 11 AM - 3 PM! This free, bilingual event includes performances, artmaking, workshops and storytelling! Fun for all ages!
📍245 Centrum Blvd
🏈 February 8th - Head over to the Orléans Legion for Super Bowl Sunday, from 5 PM - 10:30 PM.
📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
💖 February 12th - Join City Councillors Matt Luloff and Catherine Kitts for a Valentine’s Community Seniors Tea! Meaningful conversation, delightful snacks and fun entertainment. Registration required.
📍Notre-Dames-des-Champs Community Hall, 3659 Navan Rd
🗓️ WEEKLY EVENTS 🗓️
Looking to beat those winter blues? There are some really awesome things happening weekly in Orléans!
Mondays:
🧘 Tai Chi Class at Orléans United Church, 10 AM - 12 PM,
Tuesdays:
🌙 Tai Chi Class at Aquaview Community Hall, 7 - 8:30 PM
🧠 Trivia Tuesday at Broadhead Brewery, game starts at 6:30 PM.
❓ Tuesday Trivia at the Barley Mow. Gets started at 7 PM.
Wednesdays:
🦪 Oyster Wednesdays at Orléans Brewing Co, 6 - 8 PM (or until quantities are available).
💡 Taproom Trivia at Stray Dog Brewing Company, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
🧘 Exploring Buddhism: Drop-In Meditation Classes at the Orléans Public Library, 6:30 - 7:45 PM (weekly until Feb 18th)
🧘♀️ Hatha Yoga and Meditation at Alain Fortin Catholic Elementary School, 7 - 8 PM
🌙 Tai Chi Class at Orléans United Church, 7 - 8:30 PM
Thursdays:
🔢 Bingo Thursday at Broadhead Brewery, game starts at 6:30 PM
Fridays:
🧘 Tai Chi Class at Orléans United Church, 10 AM - 12 PM
🧠 Trivia Night at Taproom260, starting at 8:30 PM
🎤 Karaoke Night from 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM at the Orléans Bowling Centre
Saturdays:
Live Music Saturdays at Broadhead Brewery at 2 PM
Sundays:
🎶 The Stray Dog Sunday Jams with Dan Kelly, on from 3 - 5 PM at Stray Dog Brewing Company
🍳 OCCO is now serving Sunday Brunch, from 9 AM - 1 PM. Check out the menu! Kids under 10 are half price!
❤️ SUPPORT LOCAL WHILE CELEBRATING 💗
Valentine’s Day (Feb 14th) is coming up. If you’re planning ahead, here are some ideas:
🎨 Paint Night with Mal on Sat, Feb 14th, from 6 PM - 9 PM, at Shawarma Palace, 4230 Innes Rd. 🎟️ $70/per person (includes all painting supplies, food and a drink). Register by email: [email protected].
🎶 The Wooden Nickels in Concert on Feb 14th from 7 - 10 PM at Stray Dog Brewing Co. A night of dancing to 90s alt rock and pop music.
🍮 Grab your special someone some tasty special eats from local dessert favs Juice Dudez (have you seen their new heart chocolate mousse cake?!) or Stuffed - Cookies by Kat.
🍝 If you’re looking for a super special dinner in, check out this offer from Fire Box Pizza - beautiful Italian dinner for two, a bottle of Domaine Perrault Winery’s Rosalie Wine 🍷 and hand-crafted dessert.
Be My Valentine @ Taproom260 ❤️ - $85 Dinner for 2 feature menu with a live performance by Ryan Macintyre starting at 8pm. Reserve your table.
Family Day (Feb 16th) is coming up! Here’s a roundup of local Orléans-based events:
🎨 Family Day Pottery Party at 11 AM at Boston Pizza, in partnership with Crock-A-Doodle! Join for lunch and paint a mug. $41/participant (includes meal, drink and 1 pottery mug to paint). Reserve a spot today!
⛸️ Family Day Skate with Orléans MPP Stephen Blais from 1- 3 PM at the Bob MacQuarrie Rec Complex. Free entry, free hot chocolate and sweets! First come, first served. No RSVP needed.
🎵 The Kin Club of Orléans is hosting Music Bingo, from 1 - 4 PM at Queenswood Heights Community Centre Hall. $15/person, children 2 and under are free. Cost includes 1 Bingo card, bowl of chili and tortilla chips.
❄️ Family Day Fun with the Greater Avalon Community Association. 2 - 4 PM at the Aquaview Community Centre. Enjoy a maple syrup kiosk, kids’ activities, a cozy firepit, face painting, snow painting and skating!
🗓️ SAVE THE DATES 🗓️
🤠💃 Country Line Dance Night with Saddle Up With Peach! Come move, dance and have fun on Thur, Feb 12th at 6 PM at the Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa. Register here.
👠 Stray Dog Brewing Company and Capital Tease presents - Strut Burlesque on Fri, Feb 13th. Doors at 7:30 PM, show at 8 PM. 🎟️ Get your tickets now!
❄️ The Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association is holding a Winter Carnival on Feb 14th from 1 PM - 4 PM at Jeanne D’Arc Park (St-Moritz Rink)
🧑🌾 Cumberland Winter Market, Sat, Feb 21st 9 AM - 1 PM, at the RJ Kennedy Area in Cumberland.
Do you have an event you want to see featured here? Let us know!
📰 News you should know about…
🚓 Police probe of bomb-making chemicals in London, Ont stretched to Ottawa, Gatineau. (Global News) On January 30th, there was police presence at a home on Chancery Cres in Orléans. (OnScene Photography, Facebook)
🧀 The Almighty Cheese has opened its new home at the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex! If you’re looking for some tasty poutine, check them out!
☀️ Are you looking for summer camp options for the kids? The Y has new Summer Day Camps coming to Orléans! Learn more here.
💗 Get Engaged in the Community:
🏢 Hey Students, your future starts now! Applications are open for summer student positions at the City of Ottawa! Whether you love working outdoors, prefer being behind the scenes, or want to try something new, there is a job for everyone. Apply today!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🔦
This week’s Orléans business spotlight is… 🥁 … The Barley Mow located at 2034 Tenth Line Rd📍
The Barley Mow is an amazing Gastro Food Pub with seven locations in the Ottawa area, including right here in Orléans! Each location offers a wide variety of pub food designed to satiate every appetite. Appies, shareable, soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, fish n’chips, pasta, stews, and a kids menu will give you plenty of options to choose from. They even serve brunch on weekends! Beyond that, the Barley Mow is an endless source of live entertainment and pub trivia, with 12 acts performing in February alone!
As always, if you wind up visiting them, make sure to tell them Orléans Connect sent you.
In 1856, Monseigneur Bruno Guigues, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Bytown (now Ottawa), commissioned a formal land subdivision plan for Orléans. The plan was registered in 1858 as the first official layout of the village of St-Joseph's (Orléans), establishing the community as a structured settlement, rather than scattered homesteads.
Many thanks to Vicki A. for sending in a photo of Felicity, the Yoga Cat. She is definitely not impressed by the Downward Dog yoga pose...😜
Submit a photo of your Orléans pet(s) by emailing it to: [email protected]
THIS WEEK’S POLL ❓
Are you or someone in your household worried about the coming 🇨🇦 Federal job cuts?
Last week’s poll results: How worried are you about the United States invading Canada?
🥇 - 😌 Not worried at all - 35.3%
🥈 - 😳 Somewhat worried - 33%
🥉 - 😕 Slightly worried - 26%
😬 Very worried - 6%
