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Blackburn Community Association
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New BCA Board Members
At the first board meeting after the AGM, it was confirmed that returning Directors would continue their previous duties and the new Directors would assume the following roles:
- Enviro Director: David Purchase
- Hall Coordinator: William Pfitzer
- Membership Director: Shashank Iyer
- Youth Director: Mélanie Mathieu
In addition to his role as President, Jeff Miller will also be our City Liaison. Our Vice-President, Brent Lawrie, has also taken on the role as Parks Director.
 Photo by Kendra Brett
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Garden Watering Crew
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WATERING THE BCA GARDENS
 Communities like Blackburn Hamlet are fortunate to have an incredible legacy of wonderful volunteers that help enrich our neighborhood in so many ways. As the saying goes, it takes a village…
For the past four years, the BCA’s Beautification goals have focused on beautifying our entry points to our community by establishing gardens at our Gateway signs and by the art installation structure at the four corners. These four gardens are watered and cared for throughout the spring, summer and fall months by volunteers. We are only able to continue these types of initiatives with your help. If you are interested in being a part of the Watering Crew of 2024 or for more information, please contact Miriam at beautification@blackburnhamlet.ca |
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Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Broadway Bar & Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd.
Blackburn Seniors (55+) are invited to gather for a great meal, wonderful conversation and lots of laughs.
Ample parking is available. Guests are welcome.
Hope to see you there.
Questions? Please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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May Seniors Walk and Talk Outings
Our Spring series of walks will depart at 1:00 PM from the southernmost entrance to Diceman Park, off Ridgeburn Gate and will take place on the following Wednesdays:
- May 1, 15 and 29, 2024
- June 12, 2024
Routes will vary for each walk and participants will have the option to do a shorter or a longer route.
Water bottles are recommended. Walks will proceed rain or shine.
Looking forward to walking with you!
Questions? Please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Community Garage Sale
UPDATED INFORMATION
 Clutter busters and thrifters unite!! It’s the Blackburn Hamlet Community Garage Sale!
This year’s garage sale will take place on May 4th from 8am-2pm. The entire community is invited…rain or shine!
NEW FOR 2024! The Mission Thrift Store Orleans will have a truck parked at the Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive from 9:30am to 4:30pm. They will be selling a selection of items for $1 and will be accepting donations of household goods in good condition and electronic waste.
They CANNOT accept beds, cribs, car seats, old tube tvs, freezers, air conditioners, hazardous waste or construction materials (such as paint, building materials, or cabinets requiring installation).
PLEASE ENSURE THE ELECTRONIC WASTE IS CLEARLY MARKED.
Electronic Waste includes Flat Screen Televisions (Old Tube tv's and Monitors are NOT accepted), Desktop computers, Laptops, Desktop printers, Fax machines, Disk drives, Keyboards and mice, Amplifiers, stereos, speakers, receivers, Cameras, digital cameras, Copiers, fax machines, scanners, Pagers, PDAs, Radios, Telephones, cellphones, answering machines, VCR and DVD players.
Electronic Waste DOES NOT include Fluorescent light bulbs, CF bulbs and Old style thermostats, which are hazardous waste, smoke detectors, CD's & DVD's, which are trash and paper documentation, which should be recycled.
If you can assist with the collection of goods in the afternoon, please join us at the Community Hall.
Hamlet residents do not need to register or sign up – simply put out a table and join in! As we have done in past years, we will be assembling an unofficial map of participating houses posted on our website at blackburnhamlet.ca/events/garage-sale/.
If you have any questions or would like to register your location on the map, please email us at garagesale@blacbubrnhamlet.ca. |
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Community Closet Pop-Up
 While we weren’t able to run a larger Spring Community Closet event this year, we have moved ahead with plans to run tailored Pop-Up Events for residents in the coming months.
Each of these pop-up events will be designed to serve specific age groups. Our first event in May will offer Adult Clothing.
Adult Pop-Up Event Details
Date: May 11, 2024
Location: Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Schedule:
10:30 AM - Doors open for residents with valid BCA memberships
12:00 PM - All members of the community are welcome to come and shop
3:30 PM - Doors Close
We need your donations to make this event a success! Donations of clean, untarnished clothing will be accepted from April 27th to May 10th. Donations can be dropped off at one of the following locations:
121 Westpark Dr.
2188 Orient Park Dr.
Watch for more details on our Back-to-School Pop-Up Event for children’s clothing coming in August!
Want to volunteer to help make these events a success? Please contact Jenny at jenny@blackburnhamlet.ca |
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BCA In Person Board Meetings
The BCA Board meetings will be held in person on the Third Thursday in May, June, September, October and November. After a Christmas break, the January, February and March meetings will be virtual Zoom calls.
Residents of Blackburn Hamlet are welcome to join us for the next meeting on the evening of May 16, 2024. The start time and meeting location will be posted at blackburnhamlet.ca/240516 once the location has been confirmed.
If you have any questions please email us at secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Board Games and Goodies
When: Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Blackburn Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive
Kids and Youth ages 7-17 are invited to come play some board games with their friends and family at the Community Hall. There will be many different games to choose from for all ages, ranging from Guess Who? For the younger kids to What do you meme? For youth. Snack and beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring your own game. Kids 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No adults will be admitted without a child or youth.
Admission is free and no registration is needed.
Please email youth@blackburnhamlet.ca if you have any questions. |
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May Discovery Café
Health Benefits of Green Spaces in Urban Areas -- A Canadian Perspective
When: Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive
Join Dr. Paul Villeneuve, Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Carleton University and renowned epidemiologist in the area of environmental and occupational health, for this informative session on why we need green spaces.
To learn more about Paul Villeneuve, please check the BCA calendar entry at blackburnhamlet.ca/240523
Admission is free and no registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
People of all ages are welcome.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Questions or Suggestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Bike Rodeo / Rodéo à vélo
 On Saturday, May 25, from 9am to 1pm, the BCA will hold a Children’s Bike Rodeo for ages 6 to 10 at Good Shepherd School, 101 Bearbrook Road. Participants will be taught to ride safely, learn hand signals, properly fit their helmets, and check their bikes. Please note this is not a learn-to-ride event. The event will be presented in both English and French and is free. Parents are required to remain on-site.
It’s preferred that participants register beforehand by sending an email to robert@blackburnhamlet.ca, however if you cannot register or forget, please join us on site the day of the event.
If you would like to volunteer for this worthy cause, please let us know at the above email.
Rain date is Sunday, May 26, same time.
Le samedi 25 mai, de 9 h à 13 h, l’Association communautaire de Blackburn Hamlet organisera un Rodéo à vélo pour les enfants de 6 à 10 ans à l’école Good Shepherd, 101, chemin Bearbrook. Les participants apprendront à rouler en toute sécurité, à faire des signes de la main, à mettre correctement leur casque et à vérifier leur vélo. Veuillez noter qu’il ne s’agit pas d’un événement d’apprentissage de la conduite. L’événement sera présenté en anglais et en français et est gratuit. Les parents doivent rester sur place.
Il est préférable que les participants s’inscrivent à l’avance en envoyant un courriel à robert@blackburnhamlet.ca. Toutefois, si vous ne pouvez pas vous inscrire ou si vous avez oublié, rejoignez-nous sur place le jour de l’événement.
Si vous souhaitez faire du bénévolat pour cette bonne cause, veuillez nous le faire savoir à l’adresse électronique susmentionnée.
Date de pluie : le dimanche 26 mai; mêmes heures. |
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Neighbourwoods
When: May 25 & 26, 2024
Where: Blackburn Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive
The Blackburn Neighbourwoods Program is launching its 3rd season. Volunteers will be trained to take inventory of the trees on private property in Blackburn Hamlet. Our next training session with Dr. Andrew Kenny will be May 25 and 26 at the Blackburn Community Centre from 9am to 4pm.
Everyone is welcome, even if you can only attend a portion of the training. Bring your lunch and dress for the weather as most of the training is outdoors.
To register or for more information about this program please contact Clifton Charie at treeinventory@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Emergency Preparedness Plan
NEW DATE!!
Please note, the date for this event has been changed to Thursday May 30, 2024!
Join us Thursday, May 30 from 7pm to 9pm at the Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) as the BCA presents Part 2 of the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) for the Hamlet.
Part 1 provided an information session on the multiple factors with implementing the EPP. In particular, the city of Ottawa’s Emergency Management Office outlined the various roles of the municipality, city and local support in an emergency situation. There was also strong community feedback from residents. These valuable insights suggest that a proactive approach to an emergency situation is a prudent and responsible action for our community.
Residents are encouraged to attend the presentation on May 16, where we will provide a draft of the Hamlet’s EPP. The document will also be displayed on the BCA website prior to the event.
Over the last few years, our changing and unpredictable weather has created havoc across many parts of our city. Come join us and learn how you and your family can prepare for an emergency situation while mitigating its impact.
If you want to help us with the event, please contact Don Kelly by emailing safety@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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FunFair 2024
Blackburn Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive
The BCA is proud to present the 2024 edition of the Blackburn FunFair which runs from Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2.
Highlights of this year's fair include:
FRIDAY
- Mojo Magic Show
- Movie Night
- Craft Brew Night
- Soul Motion Band on Stage
SATURDAY
- Pancake Breakfast
- Parade
- Vendor & Community showcase
- Silent Auction
- Used Book Sale
- Volleyball tournament
- Food, Fun & Games
- BBQ Lunch
- Little Ray’s Reptiles
- Musical entertainment on stage
- Magic Show
- Beer Garden
- Little Mistaken followed by Ambush on Stage
- Fireworks
SUNDAY
- FunRun
- Vendor & Community showcase
- Used Book Sale
- Food, Fun & Games
- Magic Show
- Dog Show
We look forward to seeing you there! For more details please visit our FunFair Website or check out the next BANAR edition to be delivered in late May. |
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Blackburn Library Activities
There are a variety of activities scheduled at the Ottawa Public Library, Blackburn Hamlet Branch throughout the month.
- Tuesdays @ 10:30am Baby Time
- Wednesdays @ 10:30am Family Storytime
- May 4 @ 11am Teach Your Kids About Money
- May 4 @ 2pm Windows Performance Tune-up
- May 16 @ 6pm Online Resources for Employment Skills
- Jigsaw Drop in anytime during opening hours
More details can be found on the Ottawa Public Library Website. |
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The BCA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Le ACB remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier. |
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