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Friday 10 October 2014

Don Kavanagh to receive Community Award for Arts and Culture


West Quebecers 11th Annual Community Awards and Banquet

When: Friday 24 October 2014
Where: Aydelu Centre, 94, rue du Patrimoine, Gatineau, QC J9H 3P4.
Time: 6:15 PM, meet and greet
Cost: $45, aco@westquebecers.caRAWQ - 819 682-9602; Toll-free 1-877-733-0177 


One of the founders of CCÉ Ottawa, Don Kavanagh has been selected to receive the 2014 Arts and Culture award from the Regional Association of West Quebecers.

Don, a native of Dublin, grew up with traditional Irish music, he is well-known musician renown for his slow airs and hornpipes played on his trusty harmonica. He arrived in Canada in 1954, and along with other Irish-born musicians founded CCÉ Ottawa Branch in 1975.

The award will be presented at the annual Awards Banquet at the Aydelu Centre in Aylmer. Ticket includes a full buffet by Shep's Catering and the Awards Ceremony. There is a draw for a dinner for two at Bistro Ambrosia in Aylmer for tickets purchased by 16th October. 



1 comment:

  1. This award is long overdue! Congratulations Don!!! Sheila

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