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The Paint It Up mural project is moving ahead!

QTNca was successful in applying for a Crime Prevention Ottawa grant to beautify the neighbourhood, address graffiti issues, and engage youth.

Six area youth will be working with House of Paint and local artist Jimmy Baptiste to design and paint a mural on the Frank Ryan Park building. The painting is scheduled to take place 16-21 August (weather dependent). Check out Jimmy’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

What can you do?

The youth are learning about the art, techniques, and design. They will also be given a chance to develop presentation and public speaking when they present their designs at an. Online community consultation session Tuesday August 7th.

You’re invited to participate in the upcoming community consultation happening Tuesday August 3rd at 7 PM (Zoom call details below). The youth will be presenting their ideas for the mural that will be painted on the north said of the Frank Ryan shack. The young people would love to hear what you think.

You are also welcome to come out and watch the painting as the mural takes shape Aug 16-20!!

Here’s the link for Tuesday evening:

Time: Aug 3, 2021 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82962890615?pwd=SWp5VUhaUndyQnZ6UEhPT2xNRlVZZz09
Meeting ID: 829 6289 0615
Passcode: 407563
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kTSI3mDh1

Volunteers needed: Lets beautify the Elmhurst paths on March 30 & April 2!

We are calling all walkers, dog walkers, bird watchers, and anyone who likes exploring the trails in QTN.

We need your help to spread mulch along the paths in Elmhurst Park and are asking that as you finish your day tomorrow (March 30), to meet us at the corner of Alpine and Henley starting at 3:00 PM. Please bring your mask, a shovel or a rake, and if possible – a wheelbarrow.

Update: due to the amount of paths to cover, we will also be working on Friday April 2nd start at 8:00 AM until around 12:00 PM.

Update: Brent from Pilon Landworks (http://www.pilonlandworks.ca/ thank you!) will be helping the community with a tractor and shuttling mulch to the park entrances as of 10:00 AM. On April 2nd if you are:
  • Starting at 8:00 AM? Meet us at Alpine entrance
  • Starting at 10:00 AM? Meet us at the Elmhurst entrances

Why the short notice?

As part of the City’s Queensway Terrace Storm Sewer Rehabilitation project, a number of trees had to be taken down along the north side of Henley Street to make way for new infrastructure (storm sewer and sidewalk). Our natural environment  committee, along with many of your neighbours, arranged to have the mulch from this work kept on site and the City approved its use for beautifying local paths! Since the trees have just been cut, it is important that we spread the mulch as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow!

 

Seeking board members: help build our community

There are currently vacancies on QTNca’s Board of Directors. We are looking for active and engaged community members to help ensure a broad and inclusive perspective is always present at our meetings.

What are we looking for?

  • Renters, condominium owners, business owners, homeowners
  • Individuals from varied professional backgrounds
  • Support with our committees or other areas of interest such as  fundraising or parks (murals, play structures, fieldhouse, etc.)

What is the commitment?  The board meets once per month, with exception of the summer months when the board does not meet. Board members are expected to contribute to their respective committees between meetings.

Interested individuals should contact qtncommunity@gmail.com expressing why they would be an excellent candidate for board membership and where they are located (street name or closest intersection).