Bel-Air Community Association

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER HOURS...
STUDENTS, a neighbour is looking for support. BACA cannot endorse anyone, per se, but we sure can promote volunteering. Please see the facebook "message" post at the top of the page...

BEL-AIR PARK POOL IS OPEN!

The link below will give you all the information about ALL city pools and wading pools.:)

https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/parks-facilities-and-rentals/outdoor-recreation/water-activities/wading-pools/map-and-schedules

Hi folks,
TORNADO, DERECHO, FLOODING, POWER OUTAGES ETC ETC ETC

In today's OTTAWA CITIZEN(which cannot be published here): Ottawa committee OK's $1M fund for extreme weather preparation and responses.
Funding would be available to eligible non-profit community groups that demonstrated governance and accountability practices and delivered projects and services to Ottawa residents!

BACA has completed the initial application for this unique opportunity to secure possible grant monies...TARAS, our BACA board member is leading the process and its on our BACA board agenda for next week's discussions.

WE WILL BE ASKING FOR COMMUNITY INPUT AND VOLUNTEERS
-there may be training and of course, your insights will be welcome, particularly if you have served on extreme weather events committees .If you have had experience with organized emergency response teams, please do lend a hand.
STAY TUNED
Read up...

https://ottawa.ca/en/health-and-public-safety/emergency-preparedness

Hi folks,

TORNADO, DERECHO, FLOODING, POWER OUTAGES ETC ETC ETC

BACA has completed the initial application for this unique opportunity to secure possible grant monies...TARAS, our BACA board member is leading the process and its on our BACA board agenda for next week's discussions.

WE WILL BE ASKING FOR COMMUNITY INPUT AND VOLUNTEERS
-there may be training and of course, your insights will be welcome, particularly if you have served on extreme weather events committees .If you have had experience with organized emergency response teams, please do lend a hand.

STAY TUNED

Read up...
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-committee-1-million-extreme-weather

CALLING ALL CHILDREN'S SUMMER 2026 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS!

We would love to create a comprehensive list of any organized children's activities and events taking place in the west end...Ideally, if you know of any vetted organization or public sites that have summer activities, please fill out the form( google doc link) asap! BACA is simply looking to share these resources. with families ..😊

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RmYXrIMPcHOBHQzGjALRPBHZp17jmlk3Uf_15h9HIcM/edit?usp=sharing

Hi Folks,

I have ben asked to share this nomination link, for THE ORDER OF OTTAWA. If you know a BACA resident who meets the criteria below, please click on the link.

Nominations are now open for 2026 and with your involvement and encouragement, we hope to attract a wide and diverse array of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to our city through their professional achievements.

"This fall, His Worship Mark Sutcliffe will award up to 15 deserving and extraordinary residents with the Order of Ottawa in recognition of their exceptional contributions in many areas of city life including arts and culture, business, philanthropy, health care, education, public service, labour, communications and media, science, sports and entertainment, and more. "

The Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching will also be awarded this fall. Created in 2003, this award is in recognition of Mr. Kilrea’s 1000th career victory and acknowledges the contribution of an amateur coach who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership and commitment that have been the hallmarks of Brian Kilrea's career.

https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-manager-administration-and-policies/office-protocol/awards-and-recognition/submit-nomination-order-ottawa-and-brian-kilrea-award-excellence-coaching

TEAM "LEGEND-DAIRY"🥰🥰🥰

THE VENDORS
The importance of having hand made , local, original products served as the gold standard for the vendor choices. Having our very own "Moss Terra" participate was really lovely too...:)

I know many of you shopped , as again, the vendor feedback was swift and delightful...read on and THANK YOU BEL-AIR for supporting them.☺️

"Lustre and Lore" posted a thank you ( screen shot below in photos)...

"Hi Tatiana
I just wanted to reach out to say thank you for inviting me to your event. It was very well organized and thank you for also having people to help. Honestly it was my best event yet and my first outdoor one!

Thanks again and enjoy the nice weather
Renee Rivard
Renee’s Salsa "

Hey Tatiana,

I unfortunately missed you on the way out, but did want to make a point to say thank you for inviting and including my table into your event. I'm so happy the weather held out and it was a lot of fun.
Amazing job done by the organizers. Thank you again!

Jessica
Of Makar Bazaar Creations

BOOKS...at CHEW "BACA"

Perhaps you were lucky enough to catch award winning children's book author and illustrator LAURIE CAMPBELL create her puppet story-time under the gazebo!!🥰

I was unaware that Laurie gifted 20 of her books to neighbourhood children, after the story-time! It was only when a small girl was beaming at me and holding up Laurie's beautiful book, all set in Ottawa, that I witness her true generosity, something I saw when I first met her at a show where she was selling her books...
If you are interested in Laurie's books, please visit her site at :
WWW.STORYTELLERLAURIE.COM I treasure my copy.

Now, not to be outdone, our very own Grant Gilliland set up the BACA EXPRESS , for MORE free books for the kids🥰!! It too was a great success...