Claridge Homes’ new sales office

If you visit Claridge Homes' new sales centre for River’s Edge in Riverside South at 42 Andromeda Rd., you’ll see this home — the stunning Kawartha model. Situated on a 45-ft. lot, the design is also available in Claridge’s other communities: Lilythorne, Spring Valley Trails, Sundance and Westwood. claridgehomes.com

Cardel’s Pyjama Patrol continues

Cardel Homes in Ottawa is teaming up with Pyjama Patrol to make sure that no child, no matter what age, goes to bed without a cozy pair of jammies. You can drop off your donations during office hours at the Blackstone sales office at 106 Westphalian Ave., Kanata or the Miller’s Crossing sales office in Carleton Place at 2 Flegg Way until December 20. If those locations don’t work for you, visit www.pyjamapatrol.com to find other drop off locations. Tag, PM or email Cardel a picture while you’re donating at one of their locations for a chance to win a $150 Home Depot gift card. cardelhomes.com

eQ Homes’ Make-A-Wish donations ending soon

eQ Homes has donated to Make-A-Wish each holiday season for the last three years through their eQ Toy Drive. This year they adopted the special wish of a local child battling a critical illness, setting the goal of raising $10,000 by December 5 for its Make-A-Wish 24 Days of Wishes campaign. They will match donations until they reach the goal. Please visit https://eqhomes.ca/eqmakeawish/ to help grant a wish today!

Magic of the Season Contest

eQ Homes announced its Magic of the Season contest recently.
The team is looking for the best pictures of you and your family enjoying the winter season. Things like decorating your house, making holiday crafts, supporting local businesses or enjoying winter activities and sports. Post your photos for a chance to win a one-car ticket to Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks. Here’s how it works:
• Follow eQ Homes on Facebook and Instagram
• Post your best photos and tag eQ Homes
• (Optional) Tag a friend you want to bring along to Magic of Lights
• Include the hashtag #eQHomes
• Each post counts as one entry. You may enter as often as you like
• Two winners will be announced weekly until December 15

Glenview Homes has you covered

Glenview Homes’ Sales Consultant Jamie Langdon was happy to read about their new model home, The Madison, and the company’s philosophical pillars in the Nov. 21 issue of NH&CG. A few townhomes are still available at Flagstaff so be sure to reach out to Jamie for more info. You can register with Glenview for updates on this and all of Glenview’s upcoming communities. glenviewhomes.com

Valecraft gives back, and you can too

Valecraft is giving back by supporting those in need in our local communities with its Socks, Toques & Mitten Drive and Food Drive at its head office in Orléans.
We all need to do our best this season to give help where needed. This can be as simple as donating a non-perishable item to your local grocery store’s food drive or bringing a bag of items to your local food bank.

Give with your heart – thank you!

Working for #abettertomorrow

Rahul Kochar (right) of Phoenix Homes was happy to support their friends at @capitalprintersottawa with their pledge for #abettertomorrow. The company has been busy this fall collecting donations for The Ottawa Food Bank.

Snowsuits for kids

eQ Homes was one of the many proud sponsors of The Snowsuit Fund which urged people to donate to this local cause by dropping off a lightly used snowsuit by the end of November.
Visit snowsuitfund.com to find out how you can help.

Christmas craft sales

Where: Glebe Craft & Artisan Fair Online
events.gnag.ca/craft
When: Online
Info: This year’s event will be an online catalogue of wonderful crafters, set up as a LookBook where the maker is promoted and the client links to the makers site, connecting directly from the comfort of the shopper’s home. The online catalogue will be open until December 25 and features all homemade items from local vendors.

Where: Ottawa School of Art
35 George Street, Ottawa
When: Until Dec. 13
Info: The Downtown Campus Gallery is pleased to present its 36th Annual Holiday Fundraising Art Sale. The exhibition features a wide range of original, unique and affordable works of art created by the students, instructors and alumni of the School in a wide variety of media, sizes and prices.

Where: Holiyay Virtual Craft Marketplace
freewheelingcraft.com
When: Online until Dec. 24
Info: Holiyay virtual craft market until December 24. All the goods from the vendors will be on one easy-to-shop site and available for local same day delivery or ship across Canada. There is a series of workshops, live music, virtual Santa photo booth, Ottawa gift guides and food partners. This is not just about shopping - but exploring local creative culture.

Where: December Farmers’ Market
Aberdeen Pavilion
When: Sat/Sun 9am to 3pm until Dec. 20
Info: This holiday season, the Ottawa Farmers’ Market will feature 60+ vendors at the Lansdowne Market, with both agricultural vendors and vendors who will have holiday-themed goods and gifts for purchase. COVID-19 safety measures will be in effect in this indoor market for the safety of vendors and visitors alike.

Where: Metcalfe Christmas Farmer’s Market
1448 Meadow Drive, Greely
When: Dec. 19 9am to 4pm
Info: Located at the Greely Community Centre, there will be approximately 30 vendors social distanced from each other. With COVID-19 safety protocols in effect, it’s a great way to shop and support local.