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March 2026
March 7: Amelia Derk Puzzle Competition Fundraiser
Join us at a local fundraiser and have fun at the same time, at the Johnny Leroux Arena, 10 Warner Colpitts Lane, to help send local athlete Amelia to the F-Class World Championship in Bisley UK in August. Amelia is one of only 2 female shooters on the Canadian F-Open Team and the only one under 25 years of age! Show your support, while piecing together your puzzle, which you get to keep at the end of the competition! Pair competition starts at 10:00 a.m. with the Teams competition starting at 1:00 p.m. For further information on this incredible athlete, or to attend the competition, please visit, Amelia Derk F-Class.
Saturdays until March 8: Saturday Storytime Stay and Play
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Join other children and their caregivers after Storytime for our Stay and Play program, to meet new friends and play together. Drop-in program. Saturdays, Feb 07, 2026 – Mar 07, 2026, 10:30am
March 16-20: Sounds of Ireland
Celebrate Irish culture with a full week of creativity and discovery at the Goulbourn Museum! This event runs from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. daily, where children can explore the sights, sounds, and stories of Ireland through fairy tales, mythical creatures, St. Patrick’s Day crafts, lively music, Irish dance, rag dolls, and sparkling illuminated letters. This interactive program is designed for children aged 4–11 and runs at $5 per day. You can register here.
Saturdays until March 21: Stittsville Books & Banter
Love to read and chat about books? Join us every month for a fun and relaxed discussion about our favourite books. All titles will be available through the library catalogue. Everyone is welcome! Titles: February 21, 2026 – Real Ones by Katherena Vermette. Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Closer by Sea by Perry Chafe. Registration required. Saturdays, Feb 21, 2026 – Mar 21, 2026 – 2:00pm
March 24: Stittsville Business Association Annual General Meeting
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) will hold their Annual General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Rona+ Kanata, 5577 Hazeldean Road. SBA members are invited to learn more about SBA’s achievements this past year and the plans for 2026-27. Members will also cast their vote for the board of directors and submit nominations for any empty positions.
March 25: Stittsville Friendship Club Luncheon
The Stittsville Friendship Club will be hosting their luncheon at the Legion, 1481 Stittsville Main St at 2:00 p.m. (doors open at 11:00 a.m.). The menu includes pork tenderloin, mixed vegetables, salad and more! Entertainment will be provided by Lauren Hall. Cost is $25.00 for non-members and $20.00 for members, payable by cash at the door. To reserve your spot, please email Stittsville Friendship Club or text (613) 608-4103.
March 26: BOH Engagement Session: Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Hosted by our office, this Board of Health engagement session is a must-attend event. They will highlight key HEDI principles and initiatives and offer community members a valuable opportunity to learn more about how health equity and inclusion are being advanced locally. The event will take place at CARDELREC Recreation Centre Goulbourn, 1500 Shea Rd., second floor. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1982202714679?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ongoing Events
*Note: During the holidays, schedules for weekly events are subject to change. Check with the event organizers for more information.
Every Wednesday: Euchre
Enjoy an afternoon of eurchre with fun, fellowship and refreshments sponsored by the United Church Women, held each Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall at Stittsville United Church. 6255 Fernbank Road. Proceeds from this event are used to support various charities in our area. Everyone welcome. For further information, please contact blamb05@sympatico.ca
February 23, March 30, April 27 and May 25: Rotary Club International Film Series
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville will be presenting their Winter Film Series throughout the next few months. Series Pass costs $60.00 with all 4 films being screened at Landmark Cinemas, 801 Kanata Avenue. Films being presented are; February 23: Sentimental Value, Norwegian/English with subtitles, March 30: Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband), Inuktitut with subtitles, April 27: DJ Ahmet, Macedonian, Turkish, English with subtitles, and May 25: The Nine Lives of Barbara Dane, English. For tickets, please contact, Sandra Burt
Every Saturday: Stittsville Parkrun (depending on the weather & trail conditions)
The “Ottawa-Carleton Trailway” parkrun starts on the Trans Canada Trail by the dog park pathway entrance near Shea and Granite Ridge, and will run along Robert Grant to Bobolink and back. There are no road crossings on the route. This is a 5km run suitable for all ability levels. The event runs every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. For further information, please visit parkrun Canada.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: St. Thomas Clothing Drop-Off
St. Thomas Anglican Church, located at 1619 Stittsville Main, accepts gently used clothing every Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Please do not leave clothing after these hours. They accept clothing with no holes, rips, or pet hair. They will take all sizes, shoes, boots and outerwear. If you would like to volunteer with set-up, sorting or takedown, please call 613-836-5741. Their Next to New Clothing store is only open to recipients of the Stittsville Food Bank.
Mondays until June 8: Creative Writing Program for Teens
This program is hosted by the Stittsville Creative Writing Group and led by an adult group member. Participants, ages 13-17, meet on the second Monday of the month for a series of lectures, activities, and writing exercises. It’s an extension of the existing adult writing group with the goal of fostering creativity and literacy in the next generation, and inspiring future writers. Registration required. Mondays, Feb 09, 2026 – Jun 08, 2026 – 6:30pm
Upcoming Events
May 30: Jack’s Gala; Reaching for the Stars
Anna and Richard Laidlaw from Stittsville are parents to three young boys—Jack (8), Scott (6), and Tom (4). They are reaching out in hopes that you will consider supporting their family’s annual fundraising event, Jack’s Gala: Reaching for the Stars, which will take place on May 30th, 2026, at the award-winning Brookstreet Hotel, where they hope to host 400 guests. They are currently seeking sponsors, donations to the live and silent auctions, and for guests to join them for this event, to help the family reach a cure for our son. The event will include live music, guest speakers (including astronaut Dr. Dave Williams!), photobooths, a balloon pop, both live and silent auctions and more! For further information and to donate, please visit, SPG4 Cure: https://blugenes.org/spg4-cure/ (Canadian tax receipt provided upon donation)