Our toddler loves Ma'amouls from Adonis. Is there anywhere in Orléans that has fresh ones?

•  🍓 June 20th - 23rd - Strawberry picking season is here, and Proulx Farms kick-off their pick-your-own season starting around June 20th-23rd. Check out their Facebook page for details.1865 Chemin O’Toole, Cumberland
• 🧡  June 20th - Adaawewigamig Presents the Summer Solstice Indigenous Market on Friday June 20th from 12 PM - 9 PM. Being held at the Byward Market. This event features Indigenous food, 60+ vendors, live entertainment and fashion show. 
• 👵  Saturday June 21st - Join MP Marie-France Lalonde and MPP Stephen Blais for the annual Strawberry Social & Bingo! A fun afternoon of sweet treats, great company, and classic bingo. 1 PM - 3 PM. Collège Catholique Mer Blue, 6401 Renaud Rd.
• 📚 Saturday June 21st - Head over to ZunZun Little Free Library to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary! They are hosting an Open Garage Day - explore a variety of free books for all ages! 12 PM - 4 PM.1895 Markwell Crescent
• 🐶  Sunday June 22nd - June Breeze Market (Dog Friendly) - This amazing outdoor market features over 30 local vendors, free entry, free parking, and a dog-friendly atmosphere. It's the perfect way to spend your day! Don't miss out on the fun! 10 AM - 3 PM.Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd
• 🍺  Sunday June 22nd - Critter Jungle are hosting the very first Bark n’ Brew event where you can bring your pup along to sample from the dog specific menu while you enjoy a brew yourself. Choose from four pre-made menu items or build your own dog “brew” and paw-coterie board! 2 PM - 6 PM. Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way, Unit 4.
• 🌻 The Original Navan Market runs on June 22nd from 9:30 AM to 2 PM with over 100 vendors. The market runs rain or shine so grab your boots and umbrella and support local businesses.

Hey everyone. Just wondering if anyone knows a super affordable shop that would cut out my rear fenders and install new metal that I would be ordering from eBay. I'm not looking for something spectacular but decent because the car is old (2010 mazda5) that will last at least a few years minimum. For context, this mazda5 is in pretty good shape for its age as its from toronto so rust is pretty minimal

I'm originally from toronto and recently moved here (orleans) and i'm not familiar with shops and such. Thanks in advanced for any of the recommendations!

Just to put it out there, as a lot of people may not be aware! If you live in Queenswood Heights, Chapel Hill or Convent Glen area of town (territory map in link below)

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Registration is on now for the Orleans Bengals and Orleans Raftsmen tackle football clubs. It is open to players from 8-18 of any gender. Camp starts in mid-July. Come join our family!

• 👗 Thursday June 12th - Café Latte Cino is hosting a Shop our Closet Sip and Shop Event from 6 PM - 9 PM. Café Latte Cino, 2020 Tenth Line Rd
• 🦞 Friday June 15th - Time for the Annual East Coast Lobster Boil! Pick your lobster and it will be boiled right in front of you on the patio! Live music with Kinnexa Cross starts at 6 PM. Enjoy a cold pint of one of Nova Scotia’s favourite beers, Moosehead lager. Event is on rain or shine... either a patio party or a kitchen party, one way or another, the show must go on!Royal Oak Pub, 1981 St. Joseph Blvd 
• 🐶 Saturday June 14th - June Breeze Market (Dog Friendly) - This amazing outdoor market features over 30 local vendors, free entry, free parking, and a dog-friendly atmosphere. It's the perfect way to spend your day! Don't miss out on the fun! 10 AM - 3 PM.Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd
• ⚡️ Saturday June 14th - Come out and learn more about ways to save on your natural gas bill, and significantly reduce your home’s emissions at the Home Energy Efficiency and Heat Pumps Event (Open House)from 9:30 AM - 12 PMFrançois Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd
• 🏓 Sunday June 15th - Check out the Orléans Pickel Ball Festival! Pickleball is so popular in Ottawa that it’s time for the first festival for the sport. 100% of this event’s profits go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa (the organizers and hosts of the festival). 9 AM - 8 PMThere are two additional events Orléans Family Fun Fest and Orléans Maker Market - 2 PM - 6 PM for you to enjoy on the same site as the Pickel Ball Festival. A full day of fun for Fathers’ DayPierre Rocque Park (note, organizers request that you park in the large lot at Gabe’s No Frills, then walk behind the store, past the ball diamond and on to the festivals in the park. Please do not park on the streets). 
• 👮 Wednesday June 18th join the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association for a Crime Prevention Workshop from 7 PM - 9 PM. Please send a confirmation of your attendance to [safety@blackburnhamlet.ca](mailto:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca)by June 13th. Refreshments will be served. Blackburn Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Dr

Besides the ottawa lions, what other clubs are in the Orleans area?

Hi all looking to play pickleball in Orleans on a semi regular basis, any suggestions?

Thanks

Is anyone here willing to share their experience with a fence company called Fence Solution? One neighbor highly recommended them and spoke very positively, but some others have had very negative experiences

They just announced they are closing and won’t run teams this season. Black Widow cheers has tryouts on Friday night

• 👢 🎶  Friday May 30th - Promises an unforgettable night of Live Music and Dancing at the Navan Fair Barn Dance! Experience the energy and excitement at the iconic Navan Fair Sheep Barn! Line Dancing starts at 7:30 PM.  Live Music by Eastbound of Bytown (8:30 PM – 1:00 AM) Tickets:  Advance (Online): $20.00 + fees  At the Door: $25.00 + fees. This is a 19+ event, Valid ID required for entry. 1279 Colonial Road
• 🇨🇦 🐎  Saturday May 31st - The Metcalfe Agricultural Society is proud to present the iconic RCMP Musical Ride! A team of up to 32 riders and horses will bring a truly spectacular performance showcasing their equestrian skill through a variety of formations and cavalry drills set to music. Join for an afternoon and evening of family fun, entertainment, activities, displays and food. Proceeds to support the Metcalfe Agricultural Society. Entrance Fee: By Donation. 3 PM Opening Act, 4 PM Main event.Metcalfe Fairgrounds, in front of the Grandstands, 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe
• 🤣 Saturday May 31st - Comedy Night is back at Taproom260 with a killer lineup featuring Chris Quigley, Chris Borris, Lewis Hill and Simone Holder.  $30 entry |Doors open at 7 PM | Must be 18+. Get tickets online.Taproom260, 260 Centrum Blvd
• 🚗 Sunday June 1st - Check out FullMoon Autoworks’ biggest event yet - the Really Good Car Show! There will be a tint competition, raffle & prizes, live DJ and a 50/50 draw with proceeds going to Water First - a non-profit that partners with First Nations communities to address local water challenges. Bytown Catering will be serving food - fries, poutine, Beaverdogs and of course delicious Beaver Tail treats will be available. All are welcome! FullMoon Autoworks is a proudly Indigenous-owned and certified member of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business. 10:30 AM - 3 PM.1439 Youville Drive
• 🎵 Sunday June 1st - Discover the beauty of harmonies and the power of the ensemble helping soloists shine at the Pleinchant Spring Concert: Choeurs! You won’t want to miss this concert that honours songs created specifically for choirs—operas, operettas, Broadway songs and movie themes—where the voices of many come together to create magical moments unlike any other. Tickets are $25 (adults) or $10 (school-aged children) and can be purchased at the door or by [emailing](mailto:+pleinchant10@gmail.com). Highly suggest purchasing tickets in advance - the last show had more than 500 people! 8 PM.Orléans United Church, 1111 Orléans Blvd.
• 🆕 The first Heart of Orléans Market will kick off on Sunday, June 1st! At the heart of this initiative is Amanda Watson, the powerhouse organizer behind the wildly successful Navan Market. We’re so excited that she’s bringing this magic to Orléans! Orléans Town Centre, 250 Centrum Blvd, from 9:30 AM - 2 PM.
• 🏠 Saturday May 31st, starting at 8 a.m. Queenswood Heights is hosting their 3rd Annual Garage Sale. Last year the turnout was amazing with over 70 homes participating! Check out the map online, which will be updated weekly.

Has anyone else noticed that there are a lot of red poly mailer packages sitting on top of or overflowing out of mailboxes, scattered around various parts of Orleans?

I'm wondering what they are...

• 🚴 Saturday May 24th - The Ottawa Public Library is hosting a Bike Rodeo - an interactive program for kids ages 6 - 12, where kids are taught the basics of cycling safety in a controlled environment. All participants must bring their own bicycle/scooter and helmet, AND be able to ride independently. 10 AM - 11:30 AMCumberland Branch, 1599 Tenth Line (curbside pick-up zone)
• 🍀 Saturday May 24th - The Gloucester Horticultural Society is hosting a Plant Sale at Orléans Fruit Farm from 9 AM - 12 PM (or until they sell out!) Orléans Fruit Farm, 1399 St. Joseph Blvd
• 👚 Saturday May 24th - Free Clothing Swap, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Bring a reusable bag (or two) and some friends, and find some new (to you) treasures! If you have items you’d like to contribute, reach out to Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community Association Environment Committee to arrange a pick-up/drop-off ahead of the event.Terry Fox Elementary School (in the gym), 6400 Jeanne D’Arc Blvd N
• 👠 Sunday May 25th - Head over to Broadhead Brewery for Drag Brunch! Get ready to experience high-caliber drag performances from some of Toronto’s best drag queens!  Tickets are $25 per person, and this event is age 19+. Doors open at 12:45 PM, show from 1 PM - 4 PM. [Note brunch and craft beers not included in the ticket price]. Broadhead Brewery, 1680 Vimont Court
• Sunday May 25th - Orléans United Church is hosting their Second Annual Spring Fling! Come hang out on the lawn, enjoy a free BBQ, groove to live music from School of Rock, and treat yourself to a cone from The Merry Dairy Orléans United Church, 1111 Orléans Blvd
• 🧑‍🌾 Every Saturday (started May 10th) - The Metcalfe Farmers’ Market kicked off their weekly market season last weekend. They have 45+ local producers, free coffee and cookies (9 AM - 10 AM - while supplies last!), live music, a petting zoo, pet-friendly vibes, and plenty of free parking! 2821 8th Line Rd, Metcalfe
• 🍕 Saturday May 24th - Domain Perrault’s Spring Market is on from 10 AM - 3 PM. Browse through a variety of unique vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to delicious treats, including wood fired pizza and delicious hand made sausages!1000 Perrault, Navan
• 🛍️ Sunday May 25th - The Original Navan Market kicks off its season from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Featuring a broad range of vendors - from produce, breads, honey, jams, jellies, wineries and distilleries, jewelers, soapers, crafters and so much more! 1279 Colonial Rd, Navan

Afternoon all. My wife and i need a small bathroom installed in our basement, and dont know where to start. As were getting older, the sprint from the basement to the powder room is getting more precarious. And those times when the powder room is occupied... the struggle to the top floor is real. We have reached out to a few of the well known reno/installers, and got the impression that we are too small of a job for them to bid on, no one called back at least.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a smaller outfit that would be interested in building a full (but tiny) bathroom? Shower, sink, toilet, walls, busting the floor, the works. Or, has anyone used Home Depot or Rona for room builds? Worth the call?

Any suggestions are welcome.

Hey everyone! I’ve been toying with an idea and would really love your honest feedback. I'm thinking about setting up a little farm stand outside my house this summer—just something simple to share some homemade baked goods, jams, and other fun seasonal items.

I live off 10th Line closer to navan and one of my main concerns is the lack of foot traffic in the area, even with some promotion. I’m also a bit unsure about how it might go with so many great markets already happening around the city.

Do you think something like this could work? I’d truly appreciate any thoughts, advice, or experiences you might have. Thanks so much in advance!

Hey everybody,

Do you know of any physical community bulletin boards in Orléans? I know most Starbucks locations do… perhaps the library? I know the new Lunchbox location has one also.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Orleans neighbours wtf? I am having work done in my yard. Some dink called bylaw and both my contractors got parking tickets? Thanks. Know of course I am now watching my neighbourhood. Park a second too long I’m calling bylaw. The guy who left his car broken down in front of my house for a week? I was nice. Now I will call for everything. Put your garbage out early? I’m calling. Park over the sidewalk I’m calling.‘so thanks again neighbours. What a bunch of absolute jerks!’

After 25 years of serving Orleans, Kozy Nest on St. Joseph will be closing it's doors at the end of May.

I can't help but wonder what will come in its place. Kozy Nest is a staple of the Heart of Orleans district and I for one will miss it a lot.

I’m looking for some stores that have teen dresses that aren’t super short or super expensive. Where would I find a nice sundress?

I am looking for a yoga studio in Orleans.

I know about Moda Yoga and Oxygen Fitness but their focus seems to be hot yoga which I don’t do. It means that a membership isn’t worth it for me.

Is there somewhere else?

Huge police presence. Body bag is out and a car is in a bad shape

Huge police presence. Body bag is out and a car is in a bad shape

just moved back home from school, and im debating which gym to sign up for. ive always went to movati but its so expensive and i feel like i dont use enough of the amenities to pay that much for the membership. so i feel like good life would be a good fit for what im looking for, i really like machines. my friend goes to planet fitness and ive been with him a couple times i like that as well, but they just lack machines, but i love their hydromassage chair so im not exactly sure which gym would be best for me if you guys have any suggestions

So I’ve had to come to a full stop TWICE this week inside the traffic circles on Mer-bleue and Brian Coburn.

The people who don’t understand what yielding is or how to enter a traffic circle probably aren’t in here, but I literally could have T-boned you and your child and you also could have caused someone to rear end me.

Stop entering traffic circles when cars are about to pass your lane, Jesus Christ.

• 💝 This weekend is Mother’s Day! If you’d like to get a special family portrait with mom (or for mom), head over to Place d’Orléans for a special Mother’s Day Portrait Shoot with Michael Willems Photo. May 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th at BMO Court. $15 (including HST).📍Place d’Orléans, 110 Place d’Orléans Blvd. 
• Friday May 9th:
  • 👥 Strong Towns Ottawa focuses on making fiscally strong places that are self-sustaining, resilient and nice to live in. Join in the conversation at the Spring Orléans Meetup. This is the first ever east-end hosted social gathering. RSVP is optional, just show up, have some drinks/food and have a good time! 8 PM - 10 PM. 📍The Bad Alibi, 5935 Jeanne D’Arc Blvd. S
  • 🧠 It’s Trivia Night, hosted by Outside the Box Trivia! Bring your A-game, your dream team, and maybe a lucky charm or two. Awesome prizes available! 8 PM - 10 PM. 
    • 📍Taproom 260, 
• Saturday May 10th: 
  • 🎡 Although we can’t find any official info about the Orléans Fun Fairkicking off this weekend… we’ve seen them setting up on Tenth Line beside the Ray Friel Recreation Complex and this is usually the weekend they’re open. Your best bet is probably to continue to check this Facebook pagefor more info. 
  • 🪻Head over to Shenkman Arts Centre for the May Blossoms Market from 10 AM - 3 PM. This is a dog-friendly, community-focused market that partners with local rescues to support small businesses and creators. Over 35 amazing local vendors - come kick off another amazing season!📍Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd.
  • 🌸 The Orléans Legion will be hosting their Spring Vendors Market from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. There will be a gift basket raffle to raise funds for the legion. Breakfast will be served from 8 AM - 1 PM (cash payment only). 📍800 Taylor Creek
  • 🚲 Join Orléans Pedal and Play - a fun weekly family-oriented community bike ride, hosted by the Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association. RSVP here. 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM📍Start at Des Voyageurs School Parking Lot (700 m ride)
  • 🇦🇲 🎶 Check out Heritage in Motion, a spirited and soulful performance by Noraïk Dance Ensemble, Ottawa’s first and only Armenian folk dance studio. 6 PM - 9 PM. 🎟️ Tickets $25 - $50📍Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd.
• ♻️Saturday and Sunday, May 10th and 11th - Are you spending some time in the garden these days? Head over to Place d’Orléans (north west corner) to support the Orléans' Lions Club’s Compost Sale. You can get a 22 litre bag for $5. Support a good cause and help your garden grow! Event runs from 9 AM - 4 PM.
• 🪴 Sunday May 11th - It’s time for Plantopia 2025, in support of Slay Society from 10 AM - 3 PM. Join for plant shopping, beer sipping, and good vibes for the our 5th annual Plantopia! This signature plant and craft market features local artisans and businesses, a raffle, silent auction, live entertainment, featured gardening booths, bouncy castle and more! All proceeds from plants, raffle and auction go directly to support glioblastoma caregivers. 🩶 📍Broadhead Brewery, 1680 Vimont Court