Spring 2019: News and Events
Social Media Changes
Please note that the recently established RHPOA Facebook accounts are no longer being operated by, or on behalf of, the RHPOA.
Both the closed FB Group and the public FB Page are now being operated by a local resident acting in his personal capacity.
The change was effective 2 April 2019 when the names of both accounts changed from Rothwell Heights Property Owners Association to Rothwell Heights (the public page) and Rothwell Heights Community Interests (the closed group). On that date, the RHPOA logo on both accounts was replaced with a "Community Interests" logo and the RHPOA background photo was replaced by a similar woodland photo.
The longstanding RHPOA visual identity (logo) has not changed, and is still being used to identify RHPOA communications. We will be establishing a new authorized RHPOA social media presence soon.
NRC’s New Community Website and RHPOA Link
The NRC has launched a new Community webpage at https://nrc.canada.ca/en/node/332. The page includes upcoming projects and activities, a list of NRC mitigation activities and reports, and how we can contact them. If you are unaware of the extent to which NRC has undertaken mitigation activities and reports, this is a good place to look. This presentation is completely new and represents what has been reported to us at our biannual meetings with NRC representatives.
For questions and concerns about NRC operations, you can email community@nrc.ca. You are requested to please include your phone number, to allow quick response. Please also cc your email to info@rhpoa.ca, so that the Association knows of your concerns.
Upcoming Events:
RHPOA Annual General Meeting | 16 May 2019 from 7pm—9pm
Gloucester North Library, 2036 Ogilvie Road
More information to follow in the Spring 2019 Newsletter.
RHPOA Annual Potluck Picnic and BBQ | Birdland Park | 8 June 2019 from 5pm—7pm
Catch up with neighbours old and new at our annual picnic! Can anyone offer tables, a BBQ, or help? Please contact the board!
Other Local Events:
Annual Gala of Helping with Furniture | 12 April 6pm—11 pm
St Elias Conference and Banquet Facility, 750 Ridgewood Avenue
The event will include a free cocktail for every guest, a delicious four course dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment. Tickets are $75 and support a local charity. See – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/helping-with-furniture-2019-gala-aidons-avec-des-meubles-gala-annuel-2019-tickets-55535502182
Cleaning Up The Capital | 15 April—15 May, 2019
The City’s annual “Cleaning Up the Capital” has a formal registration for anyone or group planning a litter pickup project AND wanting City-provided garbage bags and disposable gloves. Registration by April 14 also allows eligibility to win an early bird prize. CLICK HERE for more information.
Anyone can, of course, simply do his or her own thing. One resident has quietly done clean-up of Blair Road (west side), the boat ramp, the north end of Rebecca Crescent, and the Niven’s Woods trails for several years. We hope that other residents will contribute a little during their walks to keep our area beautiful and free of garbage.
If you want to do some clean-up in our area but prefer work with others in a group, get in touch with a Board member. A group clean-up day in Rothwell Heights may be arranged if there is interest.
27—28 April 2019 | Rockcliffe Park Book Sale
Rockcliffe Park Community Centre, 380 Springfield Road
Saturday 10am—5pm | Sunday 11am—5pm
The Rockcliffe Park Book sale includes over 25,000 donated books in over 30 categories, along with CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. Bargain prices, unusual finds, and something of interest for everyone.
DOORS OPEN OTTAWA!
Doors Open is a once-a-year opportunity to discover some of Ottawa's most fascinating and unusual places.
The next Doors Open Ottawa will be held on the first weekend of June 2019. Click here for the 2019 Doors Open Guide.
If you'd like to volunteer your help with this hugely interesting event, apply online here or contact Daniele Hamonic at heritagevolunteers@ottawa.ca for more information.