Come and game non-stop at iPLAY Orleans from 7:00pm on New Year's Eve to 9:00am New Year's Day! There will be fun tournaments organized all night (and morning) long with prize draws every hour and free pizza at Midnight. Just imagine a "Left 4 Dead" tournament at 2AM! Do you think you have it in you?

Last year's event was an absolute blast and a complete sell-out. Space will be limted to 36 spots so call 613-845-0872 to reserve your place today. You can also email iplayorleans@sympaticio.ca with your name and phone number to register. The cost is only $40+GST for Members and $45+GST for Non-Members.

Check the facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=50988860803

• Start Time:Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 7:00pm
• End Time:Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 9:00am
• Location:iPLAY Orleans
• Street:2208 St.Joseph Blvd.
• Phone:613.845.0872
• Email:iplayorleans@sympatico.ca

An AGM is a big annual meeting where organizations present to their members everything they did over the past year.  All non-profit organizations legally have to do an AGM.

SKETCH's AGM will be Friday, November 28, 2008 at Café Tournesol located at 2564 St-Joseph Boulevard.  It will be awwwwesome!!! :)

4 to 5pm: AGM

5.15 to 6pm: Presentation by Dianne Urquhart, Executive Director at the Social Planning Council of Ottawa, on the portrait of youth in Ottawa.

6 to 7pm: cocktail and tapas bar.

Places are limited so please confirm your presence by Wednesday November 26 by calling André at 613.830.4357 or by writing at andre@sketchorleans.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

What exactly is the Social Planning Council of Ottawa...?  Check it out: http://www.spcottawa.on.ca/

A group of Orléans area youth has come together to develop a mountain bike skills park in Orléans.  They call themselves the Orléans Mountain Bike Skills Park Association (OMBSPA) and are supported by SKETCH.  This is a VERY COOL youth initiated and driven project!

Things are progressing very well...  Want more info?  Want to know why the bmx track behing Earl Armstrong arena doesn't meet the need?  Even better, want to get involved or help out?  Write to Ray at ombspa@gmail.com.

Young at Art is a juried art competition that brings the work of young visual artists between the ages of 13 and 19-years old to local art galleries across the City of Ottawa. The competition, which has been held annually since 1996, represents a tremendous opportunity for the public exhibition and recognition of young local artists.

Authors of accepted works will have their pieces displayed in a community gallery – often near where they live – and are eligible for a number of prizes and awards contributed by the City of Ottawa and Young at Art Sponsors.

Young at Art offers three major ways for eligible youth to participate.

• T-Shirt Graphic Design Contest
• Young at Art Competition and Exhibition
• Volunteering

For deadlines, registration, and program details please refer to the Young at Art FAQ.  Good luck! :)

On Wednesday, October 22nd, join the Cercle des conteurs de l'Est ontarien (french only) in their monthly story telling sessions.  Stories start at 7pm and finish around 9pm.  Everyone's welcome to sit and listen or to stand up and storytell. 

This October, it's happening at the Cumberland Village Museum at 2940 Old Montreal Rd. in Cumberland.  The theme this month is obviously related to Halloween!  There is a different location and theme every month.  Want more info?  Click on the link at the beginning of this paragraph...

Honestly, it really is pretty cool! :)

http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=28385411346

http://www.iplay.ca/orleans/

This festival, which is hosted by Events by Natasha, will occur in the goal of recognizing the arts in the community. This event is happening Saturday, July 19th, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Congratulations to the two chosen artist from Sketch’s GART day, which have the chance to display their talent. Come view the wonderful displays from the people of Orleans!  Hope to see a big crowd!

Details about the event are listed at: www.bynatasha.ca/current_events.php

Posted by: S² - Sabrina Paiement and Stéphanie Bertrand