Katherine Dines
Sound Bites
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Please Take The iPledge Challenge To Help Strengthen Youth Mental Health?
This is all about raising awareness for youth mental health. We all have a role to play in helping kids and youth who are struggling. Let's help them find their way so they know they can triumph over their challenges. They hear everything we say. They watch everything we do. Let's show them how much they are loved. Please join the #iPledgeChallenge! Down load the printable iPledge bubble on our home page. Write your pledge and share it in a pic or video on social media using the hashtags #iPledge and #iPledgeChallenge Presented by Tunis Shriners of Eastern Ontario -
What's New At The National Gallery Of Canada - Sept 15 -19
Every week Katherine Dines brings you highlights of all the fun you can have at The National Gallery Of Canada. Plan your visit and book a time stamped ticket in advance at gallery.ca -
A FUN Night Of Live Music To Help Strengthen Youth Mental Health In Ottawa
Katherine Dines is inviting you all to check out some of Ottawa's top blues musicians, uniting for a fun evening of live music, on Saturday October 23rd at Irene's Pub on Bank St. Limited capacity. Proceeds raised will go to youth mental health programs at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. In person tickets are available or you can live stream the event from your cozy chesterfield. You might also find some unique gifts in the on-line auction during October. To buy tickets or donate go to ottawabluesforyouth.com -
Your Donations Are Being Triple Matched At The Ottawa Humane Society Until Sept 15th
The Ottawa Humane Society's annual 'Day Of Giving' is back on September 15th. From now until then your donations to Ottawa's vulnerable animals will be triple matched by generous sponsors and supporters. Donate now at ottawahumane.ca -
What's New At The National Gallery Of Canada - Aug 25 - 30
Every week Katherine Dines brings you highlights from The National Gallery Of Canada. Fun for the whole family. This week, the emphasis is on Rembrandt: Creativity & Competition. You only have until September 6th to take in this first Rembrandt Exhibit at The National Gallery and the first on Canadian soil since 1969! Plan your visit at gallery.ca -
Use Your Voice To Help Those Who Are Not Able
There are so many ways to help build community. Find a purpose, give back. Ottawa is full of events. Find one that speaks to you. Watch what happens when you help others. Photo via Cornerstone Housing For Women -
Celebrate Capital Pride Aug 22-29
Do you know the story behind the original Pride flag? In 1978, artist Gilbert Baker, an openly gay man and a drag queen, designed the first rainbow flag. Baker was encouraged by Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., to create a pride symbol for the gay community. Baker used eight colours for the stripes, each colour with its own meaning (hot pink for sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for art, indigo for harmony, and violet for spirit). -
FREE Outdoor Weekend Concerts In Ottawa Through Labour Day
WOOT!!! Time to do some outdoor dancing too!
