Community Update: October 2023
Happy Fall everyone! The Overbrook Community Association is pleased to announce a number of upcoming exciting community events, including:
The OCA’s upcoming public meeting (come join the fun!);
A community cleaning event to help keep Overbrook sparking;
A new OCA Student Volunteer Opportunity; and
A number of updates on various community projects (volunteers welcome!).
Oct 17th - OCA Community Meeting
The Overbrook Community Association invites you to our next virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Oct 17th, at 7pm.
Come share what's on your mind and hear from community leaders.
Guests will include:
Ottawa City Councillor Ralwson King, who will attend with a City Planning representative to discuss improvements for Presland Park; and
Bruno Crites from the Overbrook Community Centre, who will share more information regarding the community centre’s programming this season (including adult programs & activities).
Please register to attend this virtual meeting HERE
Nov 4th - Overbrook Fall Clean-up Day
Do you love enjoying Overbrook’s natural landscapes? Then come join the OCA’s community Fall cleaning event on November 4th, starting at 1pm.
Location: Overbrook Community Assocation at 33 Quill Street
Meet your neighbours, make new friends and have fun!
Register here https://forms.gle/SGzpzsJQ1iMsAtuT7
Youth Volunteer Hours Opportunity
Are you a young person looking for ways to get involved in your community, all while gaining community volunteer hours?
The OCA is looking for volunteers for ongoing community cleanup, this can happen on your schedule and at your speed, all you need to do is connect with our volunteer coordinator Mélanie!
She can be reached at melanie@overbrook.ca or 613-255-4004. You might just be featured on our instagram @613HumansofOverbrook!
Overbrook Y.E.S. (Youth Engagement For Safety) Project Update
The OCA sponsored Y.E.S. project has concluded successfully
Congratulations and a huge thank you to our two OCA organizers: Marie-Caroline Badjeck and Marjolaine Provost.
Here’s a summary of the latest and final leg of the project:
A new mural was recently unveiled at Horizon Jeunesse (HJ) school, the fruit of a partnership and collaboration between the school, the Overbrook Community Association and artist Jimmy Baptiste (Dopamine) as part of the Y.E.S. project. All HJ students and a group of students from Collège Samuel Genest participated in the production of the mural following social justice workshops on the themes of equity and inclusion. The school thanks the Overbrook Community Association and Jimmy Baptiste for providing students and staff with this authentic, relevant and interactive experience.
This activity was the last in the OCA's Y.E.S project, launched in 2021 thanks to funding from the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General, as part of a project to combat discrimination and hate crimes in communities. The Y.E.S Project team offered over one hundred hours of community programming, reaching nearly one hundred participants. Activities were organized in collaboration with local artists who shared their passion for mural painting, dance, slam, photojournalism and video editing. The OCA would like to thank all the partners who contributed to the success of this project, and who have been with us for the past 3 years!
Be sure to check out some of the final results in these two social media posts:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=531525875830961
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=118504988018256
Overbrook Sens Rink Update
The Overbrook Community Association is pleased to share that the OCA will be taking the lead this season to prepare and maintain our community outdoor rink (Trinity Rink) at Overbrook Park.
The OCA will be looking for volunteers to help out with the rink upkeep, so if you’re looking for a way to be involved in your community and get some exercise this winter please reach out to derek@overbrook.ca to get involved!
Hey neighbour, come join the OCA Community Planning Committee!
Interested in improving our physical environment (land use and transportation)?
Join our community planning committee to know what developments are coming and contribute on our feedback on planning in our neighbourhood.
Contact the Planning Committee leads at info@overbrook.ca for more information on upcoming meetings and recent community development highlights.
Get Ready for Halloween in Overbrook!
The OCA would also like to especially thank Dumouchel Meat and Deli on Donald St. for their generous donation of candy for this event.
That’s all for now, but stay tuned for more this summer!
In the meantime, why not explore our website at Overbrook.ca; click here to support OCA’s work in your community and follow us on social media!