This weekend
Something unique: The artistry of weavers, spinners and fabric artists will be on display at the Ottawa Valley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild Simply Unique show and sale Friday to Sunday. It takes place Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. and admission is free. For details, visit OVWSG.com or call 613-728-0941.
Florida property: If you’re looking for a home in Florida, learn the issues you need to consider before you buy in a free, non-selling seminar by Canadian real estate broker Florida Home Finders. The seminar is at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Ottawa Conference & Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd. For details, visit floridahomefinders.ca or call 1-877-450-9980.
Next week
Craft show: Find one-of-a-kind items from more than 140 artists and artisans at the Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show Nov. 6 to 9. Decorations, art, sculptures and more will be on display Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 ($3 for seniors; free for those under 12). Parking is free at 1701 Woodroffe Ave. For details, visit ottawa.ca/sportsplex or call 311.
Next weekend
One-of-a-kind: The Signatures Show returns to the Shaw Centre (formerly the Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr.) Nov. 11 to 16, where more than 180 artists, artisans and designers will gather to show off their stuff. Find all your home decor and gift-giving needs. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors and youth, and free for those 12 and under. For details, visit signatures.ca/ottawa.
Coming
Christmas crafts: Check out the works of 25 juried artists and artisans at the Navan Arts and Crafts Group’s Christmas craft show. Find pottery, wood working, stained glass and more Nov. 14 to 16 at the Navan Hall, 1485 Colonial Rd. Admission is free although donations are being accepted for the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre Christmas Program. For details, visit navanartscraftsgroup.ca.
Ongoing
Third World Bazaar: Find thousands of unique Third World gifts and home decor items purchased directly from local producers and sold from a barn near Manotick. The bazaar runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends until Nov. 16 at 6110 Mitch Owens Dr. For details, visit thirdworldbazaar.ca.
See the dream: If you haven’t toured the CHEO dream home yet, take a peek. The luxury home makes up the bulk of the $1.76-million grand prize in the Dream of a Lifetime lottery. It’s open Monday to Friday, noon to 8 p.m. and weekends and holidays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec. 12 at 536 Bridgeport Ave. in Manotick. For details, visit dreamofalifetime.ca.
Email information about homes-related events to homes@ottawacitizen.com.
