The election may be over, but your Ottawa Centre Green Party executive will continue to work between elections.  Our new executive was elected at the Annual General Meeting in September, and we will soon be analyzing what went right and wrong in our election campaign.  Keep an eye open for the Adopt-a-Park program we’ll be initiating soon as one way we can get involved with our community in a way that embodies the motto “think globally, act locally.�

The Green Party is pleased to provide you with this compilation of events in and around Ottawa Centre.  The Green Party does not officially endorse any of these events unless otherwise indicated.  We believe that community organization is essential to grassroots democracy … and community events are just plain fun too!

Best wishes,
Your Ottawa Centre Greens
www.ottawagreens.ca

Events listing compiled by the Green Party in Ottawa Centre

WEEKLY FARMERS’ MARKET:
Lansdowne Park: Local farmer’s market at Lansdowne Park.  All local, much of it is organic too.  Every Saturday & Sunday 8-3:00, extended until Nov 16.
More info: www.ottawafarmersmarket.ca

Do you know how the Green Party promotes local organic agriculture?  See the Green Party of Ontario’s agricultural policy at www.gpo.ca/sites/greenparty.on.ca/files/GPOStatemntAgricultureOct3Web_0.pdf 

NOV 4, 13, 14, & 16:
Film: “Be the change�
Various times and locations.
What: David Chernushenko, who was Ottawa Centre’s Green Party candidate in several recent elections, is presenting his film on how people in the Ottawa area are making environmentally sustainable choices in their lives.
More info: www.livinglightly.ca/screenings

WED NOV 5:
5:00pm (talk starts at 6:00)
Lecture: “The Behaviour, Fate and Impacts of Biodiesel Spilled in the Environment�
Where: Clocktower pub, 575 Bank St.
What: Discussion on research into the mechanism of exposure of aquatic environments to biodiesel and the toxicity of this fuel to aquatic organisms.  Also, discussion on important differences between biodiesel and petroleum diesel in terms of water chemistry and potential ecological impact.
Speaker: Dr. Bruce Hollebone (Chemist, Environment Canada)
Host: Laurentian SETAC (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry)
Cost: $3
More info: www.laurentiansetac.ca/

WED NOV 5:
6-7:00pm
Book launch: “Tar sands showdown�
Where: Parliament Pub, 101 Sparks St.
What: Hear author Tony Clarke discuss Canadian energy policy, environmental issues, and international affairs with respect to Canada’s tar sands.
More info: joecressy@polarisinstitute.org

FRI NOV 7:
6:30 doors open (7:00 forum begins)
Forum: “The food crisis & climate change�
Where: The Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave.
What: Discussion of links between climate change and the food crisis.
Who: Keynote speaker is Olivier De Schutter (United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food). Panelists are Colleen Ross (National Farmers Union, USA) and René Segbenou (COPAGEN: Coalition pour la protection du patrimoine génétique africain, Bénin).
Moderator: Cathleen Kneen, Food Secure Canada
More info: www.foodsecurecanada.org/

FRI NOV 7:
7:00pm (film starts at 7:30)
Film & discussion: “The story of stuff�
Where: University of Ottawa, MacDonald Hall auditorium (MCD 146), 150 Louis Pasteur St.
What: The Story of Stuff makes connections between a number of social and environmental issues related to consumer behaviour.  Twenty-minute film is followed by discussion.
More info on film: www.storyofstuff.com/

NOV 7-9:
Exhibition: “23^rd annual Ottawa wine & food show�
Where: Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank St.
What: Sample wines, watch cooking demonstrations, and see local chefs participate in the 100-mile menu challenge.
Cost: $17 adults (no children)
More info: www.playerexpo.com/

NOV 8-9:
10-5:00 daily
Exhibition: “Ottawa authors’ book sale�
Where: RA Centre, Clark Hall, 2451 Riverside Dr.
What: Over 50 local authors will sell their books. A basket of books will be raffled, with proceeds donated to CHEO.
More info: 613-731-3873

TUES NOV 11:
Remembrance Day

WED NOV 12:
5:30pm
Social event: “Green drinks Ottawa�
Where: The Lieutenants Pump Pub, 361 Elgin St.
What: Talk with fellow environmentally-aware citizens.  Note: this ‘green’ event is not actually affiliated with the Green Party.
More info: http://www.biothinking.com/greendrinks/index.php?country=Canada&city=Ottawa

WED NOV 12:
7-9:00pm
Film & Discussion: “The Myth of Water Abundance in Canada�
Where: St. Paul University Auditorium, 223 Main St.
Short film: The Canadian Water Crisis
MC: Adrian Harewood, CBC Radio
Speakers: Maude Barlow (author of Blue Gold, Blue Covenant and Chair of Council of Canadians), Stephen Hazell (Executive Director, Sierra Club Canada), Meredith Brown (Executive Director, Ottawa Riverkeeper), and Clive Doucet (City of Ottawa Councillor, Capital Ward).
Cost: suggested donation of at least $5
Sponsors: Sierra Club Canada’s Ottawa Group and the Council of Canadians
More info: water.night@rogers.com, ontario.sierraclub.ca/ottawa/activism/film_nights/waternight_files/slide0001.htm

SUN NOV 16:
2:30-4:30pm
Film & exhibition: “Living lightly & locally showcase�
Where: Mayfair theatre, 1074 Bank St.
Film: “Be the change� by David Chernushenko.
What: Watch a film on environmental choices local citizens are making, then stay for talks and exhibits by local suppliers of green living products and services.
Cost: suggested donation of $10, or $2 for kids.
More info: www.livinglightly.ca/screenings

TUES NOV 18:
9-2:30
Forum: “Homelessness: linking research with action and policy�
Where: University of Ottawa, Tabaret Hall Chapel, 75 Laurier Ave. E.
What: Discussion on harm reduction, justice system, poverty, and more.  In honour of National Housing Day.
Host: The Alliance to End Homelessness
Cost: Free, lunch provided
More info: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/index.cfm 

TUES NOV 18:
7:00pm (movie starts 7:30)
Movie: “The end of second class�
Where: Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St.
What: Part of “Divergence movie night� series of independent GLBTTQ movies.  This film focuses on the advocacy for same-sex marriage leading to the 2005 passage of legislation in Canada.
Cost: suggested $5 donation
More info: www.divergencemovienight.com/

TUES NOV 18:
7:00pm
Forum: “Grassroots democracy in Ottawa�
Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr.
What: A chance for grassroots citizens to discuss issues and decide upon appropriate action(s) to take.  The two issues for this evening’s discussion are animal rights and lessons learned from the Oct 14^th election.  Part of a series organized by Ottawa South Green Party candidate Dr. Qais Ghanem on the third Tuesday of every month.  Although Dr. Ghanem is Green, he intends these events to be non-partisan.
Facilitator: Dr. Qais Ghanem, Green candidate in Ottawa South
More info: www.ottawasouthgreenparty.ca/en/node/242

WED NOV 19:
2:30-5:30pm
Lecture: “Ocean noise scoping workshop�
Where: University of Ottawa, Desmarais Bldg rm 4140, 55 Laurier Ave. E.
What: Focusing on the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in the USA, underwater noise from human and natural sources will be discussed in relation to their implications for whales and other animals.
Speaker: Dr. Leila Hatch (Regional Marine Bioaccoustic Coordinator, US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Panelists: Paul Topping (Transport Canada), Camille Mageau & Hugh Bain (Dept of Fisheries & Oceans), and Jim Theriault (Defense Research and Development Canada)
Cost: free
More info: www.omrn-rrgo.ca/index.php?action=news.index&contentId=70

WED NOV 19:
7-9:00pm
Discussion: “Electoral reform – join the debate�
Where: Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St.
What: Do people want electoral reform? Should we have a referendum? What are the choices? How to implement change? Come join the discussion.
Host: ActCity Ottawa
More info: ato.smartcapital.ca/actcity

WED NOV 19:
7:00pm
Lecture: “The Meaning of Canada: Myth, Irony and Compromise�
Where: Carleton University, Kailash Mital Theatre, Southam Hall
What: Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences annual distinguished lecture.
Speaker: Dr. Roseann O’Reilly Runte (President and Vice-Chancellor, Carleton University). More info on Dr. Runte at www2.carleton.ca/about/administrative/president.php.
Host: Carleton University’s Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Registration: fassod@carleton.ca
More info: www.carleton.ca/fass/

NOV 20-22:
Conference: “Organizing for justice�
Where: Ottawa Public Library, Umi Café, and Univ of Ottawa
What: Presentations, workshops, info-fair, and music pertaining to social, economic, and environmental justice and healthy communities.
More info: org4justice.wordpress.com

FRI NOV 21:
7:30pm
Meeting: “Green Party of Ontario – 2011 policy preparation�
Where: Royal Oak pub, 161 Laurier Ave. E. (near University of Ottawa)
What: The Green Party of Ontario’s policy conference will be Nov 28-30, and the purpose of this meeting is to discuss eastern Ontario priorities for the party’s 2011 policies.  Discussion will also venture into lessons learned from the recent federal election.
Hosts: Jeanie Warnock and Mark MacKenzie, Eastern Ontario party representatives
More info: jwarnock@ontarioeast.net or mmackenzie@gpo.ca 

SUN NOV 23:
10-2:00
Exhibition: “Shop your local talent�
Where: The old firehall, 260 Sunnyside Ave.
What: Local artists, foodies, jewellers, and other local talent will sell their wares. An unsupervised craft area will be available for kids.
Cost: free
More info: call 613-247-4872

MON NOV 24:
7-9:00pm
Meeting: “City of Ottawa’s 2009 draft budget public consultation for central wards�
Where: Lansdowne Park, Assembly Hall, 1015 Bank St.
What: Have your say in how Ottawa’s 2009 budget looks.  Local Councillors Clive Doucet, Georges Bédard, Diane Holmes, Peter Hume and Christine Leadman will be attending.
Background info: www.ottawa.ca/city_hall/budget/budget_2009/index_en.html
More info: www.clivedoucet.com/

WED NOV 26:
12-1:30pm
Lunch-and-learn: “Ending life with dignity�
Where: The Council on Aging of Ottawa, 1247 Kilborn Place (near Bank St & Riverside Dr.)
What: The first of a 3-part lunch-and-learn series.  Tea & coffee will be provided.
Speaker: Maryse Bouvette, co-ordinator of the palliative pain and symptom management consultation service, Bruyere Continuing Centre.
Hosts: The Council of Aging of Ottawa and the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
More info and registration: call 613-789-3577, ext. 11

SUN NOV 30:
11-2:00pm
Bazaar: “Christmas Bazaar�
Where: St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 7 Fairbairn St. (near Sunnyside and Bank Sts.)
What: Crafts, food, and other items for sale, with all proceeds directed to “out of the cold� weekly suppers.

THURS DEC 4:
7:30pm
Talk: “The human right to peace�
Where: Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave.
What: A discussion led by two notable Canadians involved in peace policy.
Speakers: Senator Doug Roche (author of “Creative dissent: a politician’s struggle for peace�), who is being introduced by Rt. Hon. Joe Clark (former Primer Minister, in case you didn’t know).
Sponsors: Conflict Studies Department of Saint Paul University, Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution, Project Ploughshares, Capital Regional Interfaith Council, United Nations Association of Canada, National Capital Region Branch and World Federalist Movement and the Ottawa Lay School of Theology.
Cost: donations will go to Project Ploughshares
More info: 613-730-6874

SUN DEC 7:
2:00pm
Protest: “Stop climate chaos – National day of action�
Where: Parliament Hill
What: Join citizens all over the world call for action on climate change, as the world’s leaders meet in Poland for a UN conference on climate change. Event details to be determined later.
More info: mikeb@sierraclub.ca 

MON DEC 8:
6-9:00pm
Book launch & dinner: “An evening with Dr. Shiv Chopra�
Where: Green Door restaurant, 198 Main St.
What: Spend the evening with the famed Canadian whistleblower in the case against Monsanto’s genetically engineered Bovine Growth Hormone (BGH), as featured in the film “The World According to Monsanto�. The book is “Corrupt to the core.�
Sponsor: fundraiser for the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network
Cost: $28 in advance, $35 at door (cost includes dinner)
More info: cban.ca/Events

WED DEC 10:
5:30pm
Social event: “Green drinks Ottawa�
Where: The Lieutenants Pump Pub, 361 Elgin St.
What: Talk with fellow environmentally-aware citizens.  Note: this ‘green’ event is not actually affiliated with the Green Party.
More info: http://www.biothinking.com/greendrinks/index.php?country=Canada&city=Ottawa