BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML WPForms//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Feeds v3.11.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Rideau Park United Church X-WR-CALDESC: X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RPUC Annual Congregational Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in person o n Sunday\, April 12 following the worship service. Lunch will be serve d at a break during the meeting and childcare will be available.\n\nClic k here to see the Annual Report. Some printed copies are available on t he Sunday School counter.\n\nClick here for the agenda for the meeting. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/rpuc-annual-congregationa l-meeting-4/ UID:urn:uuid:1f4d7b9f-659a-4d51-92a0-0053a69360a2 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T130000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Jazz Concert: The Stan Clark Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The Stan Clark Orchestra with vocalist Johnny Vegas is back at Rideau Park on Sunday\, March 29\, 2026for their Spring Jazz Concert. \n\nThe concert will start at 7:00 PM and will be followed by a receptio n in Beecroft Hall.\n\nThere is no set ticket price\; it is a pay-what-y ou-are-comfortable-paying\, but $10.00 per person is the suggested amoun t. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/spring-jazz-concert-the-s tan-clark-orchestra-2/ UID:urn:uuid:0331d3fb-4de3-4e74-84fe-676d643cafb4 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260329T210000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Day of Prayer 2026 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 6\, is World Prayer Day.\n\nThis day is a glo bal ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join i n prayer and action for peace and justice. The prayer for this year's ce lebration is I Will Give You Rest: Come - Matthew 11:28-30.\n\nFor more information\, please visit the official World Day of Prayer website.\n\n Come to me\,\nall you who are weary\nand are carrying heavy burdens\,\na nd I will give you rest.\n\nTake my yoke upon you\,\nand learn from me\, \nfor I am gentle and humble in heart\,\nand you will find rest for your souls.\n\nFor my yoke is easy\,\nand my burden is light.\n\n(Matthew 11 :28-30) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/world-day-of-prayer-2026/ UID:urn:uuid:4316829c-eab2-49d2-9c2f-0f3796b4189e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Women's Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrat ing the social\, economic\, cultural\, and political achievements of wom en. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality .\n\nIWD has occurred for well over a century\, with the first IWD gathe ring in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today\, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country\, group or organi zation specific. IWD is a movement\, powered by the collective efforts o f all.\n\nThe theme for IWD 2026 is Give To Gain. It emphasizes the powe r of reciprocity and support. When people\, organizations\, and communit ies give generously\, opportunities and support for women increase. Givi ng is not a subtraction\, it's intentional multiplication. When women th rive\, we all rise.\n-The IWD official website URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/international-womens-day- 2026-2/ UID:urn:uuid:d57339f9-964d-4852-8174-ad37ecfd72c5 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PIE Day DESCRIPTION:Public\, Intentional\, Explicit\nInclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ Peo ple - PIE Day (also known as National Affirming Day) is held every year on March 14.\nWhy call it PIE Day?\nPie= Deliciousness!\nPi= Ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. The result: an infinite number\, starting with 3.14.\nPIE= One way of measuring how inclusive we are to Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people.\nPublic. Intentional. Explicit.\nPi Day = March 14: 3.14\nRideau Parkwill be celebrating onSunday\, March 15afte r the Sunday service.\nMore information can be found on thePIE Day websi te. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/pie-day-2/ UID:urn:uuid:f2c5dc41-8ac3-4373-8971-aaceef4edb1c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Soul Project Concert: Living in Community - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Living in Community: Big Soul Project Concert\nDate: Saturda y\, May 30\, 2026\nTime: Concert at 7:30pm\; doors open at 7:00pm\nTicke ts: $25.00/person\; youth under 12 are free\nClick here to purchase tick ets - SOLD OUT!!!!!\nClick here to view the Facebook event\n\nRideau Par k United Church brings you a joy-filled concert by Big Soul Project Comm unity Choir that will lift your spirits and launch you into spring. With a large choir and a 4-piece rock band\, we'll be shaking down the house ! Big Soul Project Community Choir is under the direction of Tahlia De C orso\, and backed by the Deep Groove Band. Please grab your friends and family\, and come join in the fun!\n\nEnjoy classic R&\;B\, gospel\, funk and soul\, presented by the Big Soul Community Choir\, and support the Multifaith Housing Initiative.\n\nEvery registration for this event brings us closer to achieving the mission of Multifaith Housing: "to pro vide and promote safe\, affordable\, and well-maintained housing in incl usive communities\, and to mobilize resources for these purposes". URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/big-soul-project-concert- living-in-community/ UID:urn:uuid:7c12ea0f-1eed-4c60-a2ac-d901c6d3dbd6 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T220000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mental Health Sunday Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Sunday will take place on May 3. Please join u s in the Sanctuary at 10am or through our webcast.\nTo watch the service live\, click here.\nTo watch previous services\, click here.\nTo get a copy of this Sunday's bulletin\, click here.\nTo see the notes from last Sunday's sermon\, click here.\n\nAll are welcome. The sanctuary is whee lchair-accessible.\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_10417" align="aligncen ter" width="150"] Rideau Park United Church - 2025[/caption] URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/mental-health-sunday-wors hip-service/ UID:urn:uuid:4611cb8f-06c8-4e74-86a0-18bd8f2b5c22 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T110000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Organ Recital by Valerie Hall in Memory of Dianne Ferguson DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_10139" align="alignleft" width="137" ] Valerie Hall Organist[/caption]\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_10138" al ign="alignleft" width="137"] Dianne Ferguson October 17\, 1934 — Augus t 3\, 2022[/caption]\n\nAn exceptional organ recital by Valerie Hall in memory of a beloved musician\, Dianne Ferguson.\nIndividual tickets at t he door are $30 Regular\, $25 Seniors\, and $15 Students or tickets are available in advance through Eventbrite.\n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, April 26 at 3pm\, Pro Organo Ottawa is pleased to present organist Valerie Hall in recital here at Rideau Park. This performance\, as part of the excit ing series of four Pro Organo recitals in its 2025-2026 season\, is ded icated to the memory of Rideau Park United’s long-serving and well-r emembered organist and choir director\, Dianne Ferguson (1934-2022).\n \nDianne was an accomplished musician: pianist\, organist\, and director of adult choirs\, children’s choirs\, and handbell choirs. She had a long musical career in both Alberta and Ontario\, culminating in her yea rs at Rideau Park United. Dianne was an active and valued member of the Royal Canadian College of Organists\, Ottawa and Edmonton Centres\, and\ , in 2007\, received the RCCO Distinguished Service Award.\n\nAs Dianne Ferguson was organist at this church for many years and promoted Canadia n music all through her career\, Valerie Hall’s recital will honour he r memory by featuring a program of Canadian music\, the sounds of the Tr ue North [Strong and] Free.\n\nIndividual tickets at the door are $30 Re gular\, $25 Seniors\, and $15 Students or tickets are available in advan ce through Eventbrite.\n\nAll are welcome\, and there will be a recepti on following the recital. Let’s celebrate Dianne\, springtime\, commun ity\, and Canada in music! URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/organ-recital-by-valerie- hall-in-memory-of-dianne-ferguson/ UID:urn:uuid:1757984c-0545-4471-87fc-4bdfb4c23575 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T180000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nearly New Thrift Sale and Used Book Sale DESCRIPTION:The spring Nearly New Thrift Sale and Used Book Sale is on Friday\, April 17 from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday\, April 18 from 9am to 11 :30am. Items for sale include gently used clothing\, accessories\, linen s\, costume jewellery\, fabrics\, toys and second-hand paperback fiction at great prices. Please bring your own bags.\n\nIt's the ideal time to declutter\, reduce\, reuse and recycle. Bring in your gently used clothi ng\, fabrics\, linens\, tablecloths\, place mats\, shoes\, purses\, jewe lry\, bedding...and take the opportunity to refresh your own wardrobe. B ring in your finished paperback fiction\, and pick up your summer reads at the book sale.\n\nVolunteer Opportunities: please contact the office\ n\n Drivers are needed to deliver bags of clothing after the sale.\n Volunteers are needed in the Used Book Sale.\n\nDonation Drop Off Days\n \n Thursday\, April 16 from 8am to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm\n Friday\, April 17 from 9am to 12pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Nearly New Sale is a bi-annual event\, spring and fall\, and is a fundraising and outreach event made possible by the United Church Women of Rideau Park and their friends. This is a great chance to reuse and recycle clothing. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/nearly-new-thrift-sale-an d-used-book-sale/ UID:urn:uuid:c994b824-5c74-4315-8dfb-48c66b6dd794 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T200000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nearly New Thrift Sale and Used Book Sale DESCRIPTION:The spring Nearly New Thrift Sale and Used Book Sale is on Friday\, April 17 from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday\, April 18 from 9am to 11 :30am. Items for sale include gently used clothing\, accessories\, linen s\, costume jewellery\, fabrics\, toys and second-hand paperback fiction at great prices. Please bring your own bags.\n\nIt's the ideal time to declutter\, reduce\, reuse and recycle. Bring in your gently used clothi ng\, fabrics\, linens\, tablecloths\, place mats\, shoes\, purses\, jewe lry\, bedding...and take the opportunity to refresh your own wardrobe. B ring in your finished paperback fiction\, and pick up your summer reads at the book sale.\n\nVolunteer Opportunities: please contact the office\ n\n Drivers are needed to deliver bags of clothing after the sale.\n Volunteers are needed in the Used Book Sale.\n\nDonation Drop Off Days\n \n Thursday\, April 16 from 8am to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm\n Friday\, April 17 from 9am to 12pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Nearly New Sale is a bi-annual event\, spring and fall\, and is a fundraising and outreach event made possible by the United Church Women of Rideau Park and their friends. This is a great chance to reuse and recycle clothing. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/nearly-new-thrift-sale-an d-used-book-sale-2/ UID:urn:uuid:702d73cc-b72c-4b64-8d34-a3730c0452ac STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T113000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bells in Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:The Bells in Spring Concert 2026 will be on Sunday\, May 3  at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.\n\nFeaturing A Touch of Brass\, La Bell Ensemble and Ringing Praise (Rideau Park United Church) along with  Emmanubells (Emmanuel United Church)\, St. Andrew’s Ringers (St. And rew’s Presbyterian Church) and Trinity Hilltop Ringers (Trinity Pres byterian Church). The bell choirs will perform en masse\, as well as ind ividually. The concert can be viewed online by clicking Watch Live at the start of the concert and it will later be posted on the Webcast Arc hives.\n\nFreewill offering. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/bells-in-spring-concert-5 / UID:urn:uuid:ce5bf2fc-f962-4bc5-97f8-46dc2cd3570a STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T210000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Quilting Group DESCRIPTION:RPUC's quilting groups meets on Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12 :00 PM to quilt and to socialize.\n\nContact Doreen Hamilton for more in formation. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/quilting-group-3/ UID:urn:uuid:95502fba-1ddd-45e9-852d-f6c7e7587eed STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T120000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20260625T120000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Easter Monday - Office Closed DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/easter-monday-office-clos ed-2/ UID:urn:uuid:57b96076-dcef-436f-8c4e-fedbd4eba084 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Worship Service (in Sanctuary and Webcast) DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year. Join us for the se rvice in-person or by webcast at 10:00 AM.\n\nTo watch the service live\ , click here\nTo watch previous services\, click here.\nTo get a copy of this Sunday's bulletin\, click here.\nTo see the notes from last Sunday 's sermon\, click here.\n\nAll are welcome. The santuary is wheelchair-a ccessible.\n\nEaster services:\nMaundy Thursday: April 2 at 7:00 PM\nGoo d Friday: April 3 at 10:00 AM\nEaster Sunday: April 5 at 10:00 AM URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/easter-sunday-worship-ser vice-in-sanctuary-and-webcast-2/ UID:urn:uuid:5bcaff1b-a413-4bf2-80f6-42d53c35d013 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260405T110000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Good Friday - Office Closed DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/good-friday-office-closed -2/ UID:urn:uuid:53f9da47-1c0f-44f3-a84e-5efe653265a3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Good Friday Worship Service (in Sanctuary and Webcast) DESCRIPTION:Rideau Park's Good Friday service will be held Friday\, Apri l 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Join us for the service in-person or by webc ast.\n\nTo watch the service live\, click here\n\nAll are welcome. The s antuary is wheelchair-accessible.\n\nEaster services:\nMaundy Thursday: April 2 at 7:00 PM\nGood Friday: April 3 at 10:00 AM\nEaster Sunday: Apr il 5 at 10:00 AM URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/good-friday-worship-servi ce-in-sanctuary-and-webcast-2/ UID:urn:uuid:26b2aa92-9e04-4b90-bd6b-efe8a6f73e77 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260403T110000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday Worship Service (in-person) DESCRIPTION:Following the Maundy Thursday potluck supper (RSVPs necessar y)\, please join us in the Sanctuary for the Maundy Thursday worship ser vice.\n\nThis service will only be available in-person.\n\nAll are welco me. The sanctuary is wheelchair-accessible.\n\nEaster services:\nMaundy Thursday: April 2 at 7:00 PM\nGood Friday: April 3 at 10:00 AM\nEaster S unday: April 5 at 10:00 AM URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/maundy-thursday-worship-s ervice-in-person-2/ UID:urn:uuid:731576aa-92fe-4bfa-8f5d-037b23723d48 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T200000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Delphina Quintet Concert DESCRIPTION:Details\nThe Delphina Quintet\, featuring Renée Michaud (f lute)\, Iain Macpherson (violin)\, Jon Mak (viola)\, Alex Gayowski (cell o) and Renée Leblanc (piano)\, returns to play at Rideau Park\, on Sat urday\, May 23 at 7:30pm.\n\nPlease join us for music of Reylandt\, Dubo is and Mozart.\n\nEntrance is pay-as-you-are-able\, suggested $10 cash a nd proceeds go to Rideau Park. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/delphina-quintet-concert/ UID:urn:uuid:04aa8a08-b8ce-4eda-9e11-1e00794b4556 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T213000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seniors Communion Service & Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Details\nOn Sunday\, May 24 at 2pm\, the Pastoral Care Commi ttee will be hosting their annual Seniors Communion Service\, led by Re v. Jim Baldwin.\n\nThe tea party that follows is a great opportunity for socializing with old friends\, some regulars and some who aren't able t o attend anymore.\n\nPlease RSVP by Tuesday\, May 19 by calling the offi ce at 613-733-3156 or through email administrator@rideaupark.ca. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/seniors-communion-service -tea-party/ UID:urn:uuid:5374e3c9-355a-4282-a48a-01d8440fb7e4 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T160000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:55+ Spring Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Details\nWhat: Bi-annual 55+ Luncheon\nWho can join: anyone over the age of 55\nCost: $10 per person\n\nRSVPs are required.\nTo rese rve your seat\, contact the church office at 613-733-3156 or by email (a dministrator@rideaupark.ca)\, by Friday\, May 22.\nCash\, cheque or e-tr ansfer can be used to pay for your lunch. Cheques should be made out to Rideau Park United Church\, and e-transfers to accounting@rideaupark.ca. \n\nIf you are able to help with the lunch (making a cake\, potato salad \, setting or clearing tables\, clean-up …) please let the office know .\n\nThe lunch will be followed by an optional program ”Less Space\, More Living” about Downsizing in the Parlour\, organized by Oakpark. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/55-spring-luncheon-2/ UID:urn:uuid:1229edcb-625c-424c-83f1-0f0682247bf1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T133000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Downsizing: Less Space\, More Living DESCRIPTION:This year's 55+ Spring Luncheon will be followed by optional programing\, ”Less Space\, More Living”\, a workshop about Downsizi ng\, presented by Oakpark Retirement Community.\n\nYou do not need to ha ve attended the lunch to attend this program.\n\nRSVPs not required. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/downsizing-less-space-mor e-living/ UID:urn:uuid:764d9974-d9c3-471b-9c8a-903b7d7ef5ac STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T153000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Love is in the Air - Vocal Concert DESCRIPTION:Details\nPlease join us on Saturday\, June 6 at 3:00 PM for “Love is in the Air”\, a vocal concert featuring Sue Reive performin g jazz standards and some folk pieces.\n\nEntrance is pay-as-you-are-abl e\, suggested $10 cash and all proceeds go to the Heron Emergency Food C entre. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/love-is-in-the-air-vocal- concert/ UID:urn:uuid:f1fec520-c56b-4425-89c7-d3e4ca7c225c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T161500 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Red Dress Day / National Day of MMIWG2S+ DESCRIPTION:May 5 is Red Dress Day.\nFor more information about Red Dres s Day\, visit the Assembly of First Nations' Murdered &\; Missing Ind igenous Women and Girls webpage.\n\nRed Dress Day is also known as Natio nal Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women\, Girls\, and Two-Spirit+ (MMIWG2S+)\n\n\n\nMMIWG2S+ information (from the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition)\nLet's Remember:\n\n Indigenous girls under 18 a re more likely to be reported missing than non-Indigenous girls under 18 .\n Indigenous girls make up 7% of the total population of girls in Can ada\, yet they represent 50% of all female homicide victims in Canada be tween 2001 and 2017.\n Indigenous girls are often disproportionately ta rgeted by sexual exploitation and trafficking.\n 56% of Indigenous wome n have suffered physical assault\, and 46% have experienced sexual assau lt. By comparison\, about one-third of non-Indigenous women have suffere d these assaults in their lifetimes.\n Indigenous women homicide victim s have increased since 1991 while the number of murdered non-Indigenous women has declined.\n Indigenous women are twice as likely to experienc e violence from their current or former partner. A little more than 13% experience violence from their current or ex-partner\, a proportion twic e as high as non-Indigenous people (5.7%). URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/red-dress-day-national-da y-of-mmiwg2s/ UID:urn:uuid:fd1c65e9-da13-42bf-9f71-637bc315d4ee STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobi a DESCRIPTION:May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT Day)\n\n\n\n\nWhat is IDAHOBIT? (from It Gets Better\, Canada)\nThis day was created to mark the World Health Organiza tion’s (WHO) important step to declassify homosexuality as a mental di sorder\, on May 17th\, 1990.\nEvery year\, advocates around the world ca ll on local authorities\, decision-makers\, and the public to recognize and support the issues those with diverse sexual identities\, gender exp ressions\, and sex characteristics currently face.\nRepresentation is e ver-evolving\nOriginally called “International Day Against Homophobia to reflect the WHO’s decision on homosexuality\, the name has right fully expanded—to reflect other identities.\nFirst in 2009\, to includ e transphobia and bring attention to the specific experiences at the i ntersection of sexual orientation and gender expression. And again in 20 15\, to include biphobia and acknowledge the issues faced by those who identify as bisexual. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/international-day-against -homophobia-biphobia-and-transphobia-2026/ UID:urn:uuid:317c2eb7-6f87-4ec0-8ce0-f2e2faf9a60c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Environment Day DESCRIPTION:June 5 is World Environment Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheme for 2026: Now for Climate \n(curtesy of the official World Environment Day websit e)\nThe planet doesn’t argue. It doesn’t negotiate. It sends signals —rising seas\, raging wildfires\, heatwaves\, melting glaciers.\n\nWe said 1.5°C was the limit. We are crossing it.\n\nFor decades\, the worl d has heard the climate story—warnings\, targets\, distant deadlines. Too often\, the response has been clouded by noise: delay\, distraction\ , denial.\n\nBut listen closer now. Beneath the noise\, another signal is rising. Solar panels stretch across rooftops. Wind turbines line the horizon. Cities are being redesigned for people. Forests are being repl anted. Positive tipping points are taking root in every corner of the pl anet.\n\n#WorldEnvironmentDay 2026 focuses on climate change—on the u rgent signals the Earth is sending and the signals we choose to send bac k. UNEP’s global campaign calls on all of us to step in #NowForClimat e\, and steer a world already in motion. See how you can get involved. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/world-environment-day-202 6/ UID:urn:uuid:519cefb7-dfe6-44f3-8fcc-e6946e958f7f STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Awesome Alta Vista Garage Sale DESCRIPTION:Consider supporting the 28th Ottawa Scouts for the Awesome A lta Vista Yard Sale\, Bake Sale &\; BBQ on Saturday\, June 13.\n\nDon ations of household goods for the sale can be dropped off at the church on Thursday June 11 or Friday\, June 12 from 6pm - 8pm. Donations of bak ed goods would also be gladly received and can be dropped off Friday nig ht or Saturday morning by 8am. A bottle drive will also be held as part of this event- please consider dropping off your empty bottles and cans. \n\nGarage Sale Day itinerary (June 13):\n8am-1pm: Rideau Park's yard sa le outside (or inside in case of rain) &\; book sale in the basement. \n8am-1pm: Bake sale\, coffee\, tea\, and water outside (or inside in ca se of rain).\n11am-2pm: BBQ (hotdogs\, hamburgers\, chips\, drinks) in t he parking lot\n\nQuestions can be directed to taralockhart8@gmail.com.\ n\nThe 28th Scouts are very grateful for all the support received from R ideau Park! Proceeds from the day will go towards their trip to Scotland in August 2026 and leftover items from the sale will be donated to a lo cal charity. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/awesome-alta-vista-garage -sale-2026/ UID:urn:uuid:6d4f2a76-c4cb-430c-8948-116c982861e3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T130000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brian An with Deniz Lim-Sersan: Jazz concert DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 5 as Brian An\, his trombone\, and pianist D eniz Lim-Sersan perform a night of swinging jazz standards! \n\nTickets: pay-what-you-can - Cash only please\n\nFor more information about Brian An\, click here.\n\nFor more information about Deniz Lim-Sersan\, click here. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/brian-an-with-deniz-lim-s ersan/ UID:urn:uuid:d24c6827-dc0f-4354-887d-4f1e160d40b7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260705T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260705T170000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rideau Park's Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The next Rideau Park Men's Breakfast will be at 9:30am on Wednesday\, June 3 at Hometown Sports Grill\, 1525 Bank St.\n\nFor mor e information\, contact Wayne Bennett or call 613-558-7773.\n\nRSVPs are necessary. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/rideau-parks-mens-breakfa st/ UID:urn:uuid:085303a9-2670-494b-98c7-6c2a708ce4f5 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T103000 LOCATION:1525 Bank St END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day DESCRIPTION:National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer so lstice\, the longest day of the year. For generations\, many First Natio ns\, Inuit and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures\, langu ages\, and traditions at this time of year. The summer solstice holds de ep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous Peoples\, mar king a time of renewal\, connection\, and celebration.\n- RCAANC-CIRNAC URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/national-indigenous-peopl es-day/ UID:urn:uuid:0a7385c3-e563-4382-bf80-9ff42742c941 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UN World Refugee Day DESCRIPTION:In times like these\, we build on the promise of safety. We build a world where being a refugee is only a chapter in a person’s li fe\, not their whole life story.\nUntil everyone is safe\, we keep showi ng up.\n- UNHCR\nJune 20 is UN World Refugee Day. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/un-world-refugee-day/ UID:urn:uuid:504894c3-d9d1-49a2-bd24-a9583c7f35a3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Canadian Multiculturalism Day DESCRIPTION:On June 27\, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian socie ty. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enric hes us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity\, inclusion a nd mutual respect.\n- Government of Canada URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/canadian-multiculturalism -day/ UID:urn:uuid:a9bc3f45-370c-4d80-84dd-f38c50042463 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Friendship DESCRIPTION:In a time when the noise of division grows louder — fueled by wars\, conflicts\, inequality\, and fear — friendship feels almost radical in its simplicity. It doesn’t arrive with fanfare or policy\; it doesn’t need speeches or signatures. It begins with something quie ter: a conversation\, a shared moment\, a willingness to see one another not as strangers but as fellow travelers through the human experience.\ n- United Nations\n\n\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1350"] Photo: AI-assisted illustration by Sadek Ahmed[/caption] URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/international-day-of-frie ndship/ UID:urn:uuid:73a20d24-3876-4d1d-87a2-049724dc5f1c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Day Against Trafficking in Persons DESCRIPTION:World Day Against Trafficking in Persons\nTheme 2026: Trappe d Behind the Scam\n\nAcross the world\, transnational organized crime gr oups are trafficking and exploiting thousands of people and forcing them to take part in industrial-scale financial fraud operations. This is a growing form of trafficking in persons for forced criminality\, closely intertwined with cybercrime\, financial fraud\, money-laundering and cor ruption.\n- Find out more information through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/world-day-against-traffic king-in-persons/ UID:urn:uuid:ba6b7588-0f14-4ec6-b68c-9517913d1c9c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service @ EMMANUEL UNITED DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, August 2\, Rideau Park will be having our Sunday service at Emmanuel United Church (691 Smyth Rd). There will be no serv ice at Rideau Park.\n\nTo get a copy of this Sunday's bulletin\, click h ere.\nTo see the notes from last Sunday's sermon\, click here.\n\nTo see a list of upcoming Sunday's and their themes\, click here.\n\nAll are w elcome. The sanctuary is wheelchair-accessible. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/sunday-worship-service-in -sanctuary-and-webcast-2026-2/ UID:urn:uuid:3ef49ee7-7a5b-4f39-b96b-8e745dfe4a8f STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260802T110000 LOCATION:691 Smyth Rd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Civic Holiday - Office Closed DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/civic-holiday-office-clos ed/ UID:urn:uuid:2d23fe66-55f1-4848-bffd-4e95331d10cc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Lake Day DESCRIPTION:Freshwater species have declined by 85% over the past 50 yea rs.\n- United Nations\n\n\nThe first World Lake Day occurred in 2025\nDa y aims to raise awareness of the importance of lakes and the sustainable management of lake and related ecosystems. Lakes are one of the most vi tal natural resources on our planet. They serve as a crucial source of f resh water\, play a key role in maintaining biodiversity\, contribute to climate regulation\, and provide recreational and economic opportunitie s. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/world-lake-day/ UID:urn:uuid:0dedfd18-53fa-4c4a-acc4-b0af50c1a9bb STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Welcome Lunch DESCRIPTION:Rideau Park will be holding a Welcome Lunch on Sunday\, Se ptember 13 at 11:15am. Buns\, charcuterie (cold cuts and cheese)\, veggi es and baking will be served.\n\nThis event is open to all\, not just ch urch members\, so tell your neighbours in the community that they are we lcome.\n\nRSVPs are not required\; and there is no cost associated with the lunch. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/welcome-lunch-2/ UID:urn:uuid:a37af69a-6ed1-4bb6-8939-da5699d89db5 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T123000 LOCATION:2203 Alta Vista Drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Labour Day - Office Closed DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/labour-day-office-closed- 3/ UID:urn:uuid:8ebb926d-e09e-4866-a31e-41c4bfa3d853 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Charity DESCRIPTION:The evolving role of charity:\nFrom traditional giving to st rategic philanthropy\, charity today is a driving force in social innova tion\, poverty reduction\, and inclusive development.\n- United Nations URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/international-day-of-char ity-2/ UID:urn:uuid:ad7421ed-9cb3-499d-a0d2-b57de016bec3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel DESCRIPTION:The third week of September is the annual World Week for Pe ace in Palestine and Israel (WWPPI). This week is a time for people of f aith to join together in worship and prayer in support of an end to the occupation of Palestine. WWPPI calls on its participants to work for an end to the occupation\, so that Palestinians and Israelis can finally li ve in peace.\n- United Church of Canada URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/world-week-for-peace-in-p alestine-and-israel/ UID:urn:uuid:a0171f2a-f519-4536-9516-8684c2f41585 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day of Peace DESCRIPTION:Peace is more than the absence of war\; it is the foundation necessary to collectively tackle humanity’s challenges. It is the liv ed experience of safety\, dignity\, opportunities and cooperation in our daily lives.\n\nThis year’s International Day of Peace honours the 'e veryday architects of peace'—people driving local action\, laying the groundwork for stability\, and building a lasting peace from the ground up.\n- United Nations URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/international-day-of-peac e/ UID:urn:uuid:9fd23abf-abb4-48d4-8aca-7129c840ed37 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day - O ffice Closed DESCRIPTION:Each year\, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth an d Reconciliation &\; Orange Shirt Day.\nIt is a day to honour and rem ember the children taken from their families\, those who never returned home\, and the individuals\, families and communities still living with the lasting impacts and trauma caused by the residential school system i n Canada. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ong oing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconcil iation process.\n- Government of Canada URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.rideaupark.ca/events/national-day-for-truth-re conciliation-and-orange-shirt-day/ UID:urn:uuid:a65ca130-dc69-4cd4-926a-058424d22f37 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260620T005406Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR