Join Educator, Writer, Artist, Ariel Clarke for a 4-week session of virtual poetry workshops. For ages 13-18. With a focus on Maya Angelou and Amanda Gorman, you will be able to examine and explore Black Poets and their work to make powerful statements. You will learn multiple poetic forms to use and express your own […]
Saturdays: February 11, February 18, February 25 and March 4. 10:30 am to noon. Ages: 6 to 9. Cost: $12 per child. Advance registration is required. History Hackers is back! Explore how Nepean’s material past transformed over time through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.). Discover a different theme each week and get inspired by […]
Details 1pm The History of Ottawa's Kiwanis Club Phil Rossy recounts the remarkable legacy of Ottawa's century-old Kiwanis Club service organization. 2pm "On the Air" Those First 90 Days of COVID Sam Laprade recalls those harrowing first months from her unique perspective as host of the daily COVID-19 update on CityNews Ottawa.
Guest Speakers Michael McBane, Author 'Bytown 1847, Élisabeth Bruyère & the Irish Famine refugees' Details What fate awaited the typhus-stricken Irish Famine refugees upon their arrival in early Bytown? Michael McBane explores the shocking tragedy and inspiring heroism that emerged during that era of great crisis from Ottawa's past. This speaker series presentation will take place […]