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THE CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY SINGERS present "Peace & Joy" from 7:30 p.m. at Orleans United Church, 1111 Orléans Blvd.. Come and join us for an uplifting evening filled with songs of peace and joy. This concert will feature new interpretations of traditional hymns and some newer less well known pieces that celebrate the beauty of Christmas. Bring the whole family - kids are free! Tickets available at https://bit.ly/CCSPeaceandJoy.

STATION 71 LITE THE NITE event at 7 p. m. at the Navan Fire Station, 1246 Colonial Rd. Come out to enjoy some yummy hot chocolate and cookies while listening to Christmas carolers and watching Sparky light our Christmas tree. You can also bring a toy for the Help Santa Toy Parade.

CUMBERLAND CHRISTMAS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at four different locations in Cumberland Village. Over 100 LOCAL ARTISANS at 4 different locations – the R. J. Kennedy Arena, the Baitun Naseer Mosque at 2620 Market St., the Lions Maple Hall at 2557 Old Montreal Rd., and the Da Artisti Studio & Gallery at 2565 Old Montreal Rd.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FUNDRAISER hosted by the Cumberland Lions Club from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Lions Maple Hall in Cumberland Village. Special activities, and gifts, for the children throughout the morning, plus a visit from Santa. Admission at the door $15 for adults and $10 for childen 12 and under. Donations will also be accepted on site for the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre's Christmas Program for families in need.

DOMAINE PERRAULT HOLIDAY MARKET from 10:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. at the Domaine Perrault Winery, 1000 Perrault Rd. just south of Navan. Get ready to indulge in a festive atmosphere filled with local vendors, live music, kids craft station, a visit from Santa and of course, incredible wine. Whether you're searching for unique gifts or simply want to treat yourself, this event has something for everyone.

ORLÉANS HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS ART MARKET – Celebrate the festive season the Orléans way. From the Heart of Orléans, unique gift ideas are brought to you by creative, local vendors. No need to rush - the market will be open for two days, Saturday, Dec. 2 from 12 noon to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Councillor delivers three more Gem Awards in Orléans West-Innes
Fred Sherwin
Sept. 21, 2023

Orléans West-Innes councillor Laura Dudas was busy earlier this month handing out several more Gem Awards to deserving recipients in her ward.

The most recent recipients are Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa for Best Community Service Organization and the Société franco-ontarienne du patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans (SFOPHO) for Best Community Social Organization and MAP Physiotherapy for Best Professional Service Business.

Members of Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa accept their Gem Award from Orléans West-Innes councillor Laura Dudas, above. PHOTOS SUPPLIED

Among other things, Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa is responsible for organizing the
annual Canada Day celebration on Petrie Island and the sKreamers haunted attraction at the Proulx Farm on O’Toole Road. They also run a successful fellowship program, food drives, and countless free community barbeques.

The Société franco-ontarienne du patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans, better known by their acronym SFOPHO, have worked hard over the years to preserve, celebrate and highlight francophone history in the community.

The organization recently published a second book that tells the history of French place names in Orléans in both French and English.

M.A.P. Physiotherapy is located at the northwest corner of St. Josesph and Jeanne d’Arc Boulevards where they have been looking after the physical needs of their clients for a number of years using a patient-focused approach in developing holistic treatment plans that treat the whole body.

Other recipients of the 2023 Gem Awards include Rangoli as Best Retail Business Food, Arteast as Best Arts or Cultural Organization, Studio Jade as Best Personal Service Business, ACE ARTE Studio for Best New Business and Blanc & Turquoise for Best Retail Business – Merchandise.

Coun. Dudas started the award program in 2021 to give residents the chance to nominate their favourite business or organization for making an effort to be an integral part of the community they serve.

Any member of the public can nominate their favourite Orléans small business or community organization by contacting Coun. Dudas’ office.

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