Media Club of Ottawa - Fall Events

MEDIA CLUB OF OTTAWA - CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 2006 - December 2006

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Although our meetings are usually held in the evening at the National Press Club on the last Monday of each month, please note that three of the following meetings will either be held at a different location, or on a different day, or at a different time.
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Monday, September 25 - The Intricacies of Festival Planning

Speakers: Sean Wilson, Director, Ottawa International Writers’ Festival and Neil Wilson, Artistic Director, Ottawa International Writers’ Festival.
Where: 2nd floor, National Press Club. 165 Sparks Street, near O’Connor.
When: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Members - $20, Non-members -$25, coffee $5.

Wednesday, October 11 - Marginalization of Immigrants in our Educational System Speaker: Jennifer McKenzie, Ottawa School Board Trustee candidate.
Where: 2nd floor, National Press Club. 165 Sparks Street, near O’Connor.
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Cost: $25.

Monday, October 30 - Giving Back to the Community: The Role of Media
Speaker: Max Keeping, vice-president of news, CTV Ottawa, and long-time anchor of the 6 p.m. local news.

The evening will also include the annual Margaret Graham Award presentations to journalism students from Algonquin College, Carleton University, and the University of Ottawa. Presenting the awards will be Kimothy Walker, anchor and producer of the CTV Weekend News at 6 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

Where: 2nd floor, National Press Club. 165 Sparks Street, near O’Connor.
When: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $25

Monday, November 27 - Saluting the International Year of War Brides

Hear stories from three women who married WW11 Canadian Servicemen and view a handmade quilt made in recognition of the war brides.

Where: Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa. There’s indoor and outdoor parking at the museum and the number 8 bus stops at the door.
When: Noon - 2 P.M.
Cost: $25

Monday, December 11 - High Tea at Zoe’s
A time to celebrate the holiday season and chat with dear friends.
Where: the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street.
When: 5 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Cost: $25