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Blackburn Community Association
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BCA Bites!
The BCA organized the installation of the Murals on the Community Hall in 2021 and on the Lois Kemp Arena in 2022 and 2023. All three were painted by local youth with guidance of local artists. Two of the murals were funded by grants from the Ottawa Paint it Up Youth Engagement program and the third was funded by the BCA. |
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Seniors Breakfast Get-Together
Blackburn Seniors (55+) are invited to gather for a great meal, wonderful conversation and lots of laughs on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road
Donations of non-perishable items for the Lifecentre Foodbank would be appreciated.
Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by Monday, September 29th. |
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Tree Planting / Plantation d'arbres
Message from Councillor Laura Dudas
Calling all nature lovers!
đłWe are planting 500 trees (!) and I need your help!
I am hosting a tree planting event on Saturday, October 4 at 9 am at 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard (the former Convent grounds).
Bring your friends, family, and a shovel if you have one!
If you are a young person looking to earn community hours this is a perfect opportunity.
This is a great opportunity to help our community grow â one tree at a time!
So that I get a sense of numbers, please RSVP via Laura.Dudas@Ottawa.ca.
A huge thank you to Trees for Life for generously donating the trees.
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Message de la conseillĂšre Laura Dudas
Appel Ă tous les amoureux de la nature !
đłNous plantons 500 arbres (!) et j'ai besoin de votre aide !
J'organise une plantation d'arbres le samedi 4 octobre Ă 9 h au 1754, boulevard St. Joseph (ancien terrain du couvent).
Venez avec vos amis, votre famille et une pelle si vous en avez une !
Si vous ĂȘtes un jeune Ă la recherche d'heures de service communautaire, c'est l'occasion idĂ©ale.
C'est une excellente occasion d'aider notre communauté à se développer, un arbre à la fois !
Afin que je puisse avoir une idée du nombre de participants, merci de confirmer votre présence à l'adresse Laura.Dudas@Ottawa.ca.
Un immense merci Ă Trees for Life pour leur gĂ©nĂ©reux don dâarbres. |
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Friendsgiving Pot Luck Lunch
October 12th 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Blackburn Community Hall
For a second year, the BCAâs Director of Youth is collaborating with the Director of Seniors to organize a âFriendsgiving Potluckâ lunch on October 12th. Youth, seniors, families and members of the community are invited to come together over a Thanksgiving themed luncheon, where there will be opportunities to get to know each other as well as a team trivia game for prizes!
Please bring an item to share to the Blackburn Community Hall to join in. |
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Seniors Walk & Talk
We are hoping to take in the beautiful fall colours in Mer Bleue. The meeting point will be at Parking lot P20 (3018 Anderson Road) at 1 pm. We will take NCC trail # 51 for an approximate 5 km walk. The path is wide and flat and graded as an easy trail. Leashed dogs are also welcome. BCA can not be responsible for rides but is willing to help link anyone who should want a ride with someone who has availability. Should you have any questions regarding this walk please feel free to email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca.
When: Wednesday October 15, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
Where: Meet at Parking lot P20 (3018 Anderson Road)
What to expect: Meet new people, enjoy the outdoors and support mental wellbeing together. Everyone welcome â even 4 legged paw friends. |
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BCA Board Meeting
When: Thursday October 16, 2025, 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive and Online via Zoom
This meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information or for the link to the online Zoom call. |
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Teddy Bear Picnic for CHEO
Saturday October 18 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Blackburn Community Hall and exterior Park (weather permitting).
- CHEO Bear Hospital: Do you have a teddy bear or stuffed animal in need of a little love and care? Bring it to the community hall for free treatment of any âinjuriesâ they might have sustained.
- Loads of Activities: Games, music, reading corner, coloring contest, prizes, raffle for CHEO and more! Light refreshments will be available.
Volunteers needed: Are you handy with a needle and thread? Want to help make someoneâs day a bit brighter? If you are interested in helping at this event on October 18th, please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Community Closet - Kids
âš Our Community Closet Pop-Up â Kidsâ Clothing & Costumes âš
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Sunday, October 19, 2025 8:00 AM to Noon
đ Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive
We are excited to announce our upcoming Community Closet Pop-Up for kids! đ€
We are gratefully accepting donations of gently used baby, toddler, and childrenâs clothing. This includes costumes and winter wear. We kindly ask that all donated items be clean and in good condition.
â ïž Please note: we are not accepting bags or shoes at this time. All items should be clean and in good condition.
đ Donation Drop-Off Locations:
- 10 Burndale Rd â starting October 5, 2025 until the event
- Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive â October 18, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please contact enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information or to help with the event. |
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October Discovery Café
When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Topic: Children, Seniors and Dentistry
Speaker: Dr. Chantal Plant
Join Dr. Plant as she explains the importance of dental health and why dental hygiene and regular dental checkups should be considered a key part of the overall health regime for people of all ages.
Dr. Chantal Plant is a warm, compassionate dentist who has been practicing for over 20 years. Known for her gentle approach and genuine care, she is passionate about building lasting relationships with her patients and helping them feel at ease. She enjoys treating people of all agesâwhether itâs a child coming in for their first dental visit at age one or a longtime patient celebrating their 102nd birthday. Her ability to connect with every generation is part of what makes her practice so special.
Originally from Abitibi TĂ©miscaming, QuĂ©bec, Dr. Plant is the oldest of three sisters and was inspired by her parentsâ careers to pursue biology and health sciences. She graduated at the top of her class from Laval University in QuĂ©bec City in 1998 and immediately challenged herself by moving to Bonnyville, Alberta, where she began practicing in Englishâa second language. There, she had the unique opportunity to work on a native reserve and treat young children in a hospital setting. It was also in Bonnyville where she met her husband-to-be, A.J.
After returning to Ontario, Dr. Plant opened her own practiceâBlackburn Shoppes Dental Centreâin 2003, while on maternity leave with her first child.
Dr. Plant also has a passion for giving back. She has volunteered her dental skills in underdeveloped countries, including trips to Guatemala, Bolivia, and Kenya with the organization Remote Area Medical.
When she is not caring for patients or managing her clinic, Dr. Plant enjoys time with her family, travel, golfing, fishing, working out, and gardening. She is a busy hockey and soccer mom to her four children. |
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Kids & Youth Halloween Parties
Join us on November 1st at the Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Rd)
11:30 AM â 1:30 PM: Kids ages 2 â 7 (*must be accompanied by an adult).
Just dance on the projector, sing-alongs, scavenger hunt for goodies and activities in the Hall. Prizes for best individual and best group costume.
2:30 PM â 4:30 PM: Kids ages 8 -12
Kids can come on their own or with some friends for a scavenger hunt for goodies, pumpkin carving contest, activities and Magic Show with Popcorn. Prizes for best individual and best group costume.
6:00 PM â 8:45 PM: Teens 13+
Pizza, popcorn and a scary movie! Teens can come dressed in their favourite onesie or cozy outfit and bring their pillows, blankets or cozy chairs. Pizza, soda, and popcorn provided â We will be watching 2023âs Five Nights at Freddyâs (PG13-Parental discretion is advised) on the projector.
*Registration for the teen event is encouraged (to help with planning) send an email to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Halloween Treat Accessibility Signs
Time to get your sign of change!
You can pick up your FREE Treat Accessibly Lawn Sign at any of the local Pet Valu Family of Stores across Canada now!
Go to a Pet Valu while supplies last!
This Sign Display should be up in any of the Pet Valu Family of Stores. If it isnât, please kindly show the staff this message on your phone so they may ask their Manager. Pet Valu ships our signs across the country and displays them for us at no cost to gift them to Canada. It is possible the staff member just hasnât heard about it yet.
Click Here to find the Pet Valu Family of Stores location nearest you.
Please put up your sign up to two weeks in advance of Halloween to show your support, bring awareness to local families and even excite neighbours to go get their own sign.
Want more tips on how easy it is to Treat Accessibly, visit our site.
Thank you and Happy Halloween EveryBODY!
The Padulo FamilyFounders, Treat Accessibly |
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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.
- Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22 @ 10:30 AM Family Storytime & Stay and Play
- Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 6:30 PM Adult French Conversation Group
- Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 6:30 PM Knit and Crochet Club
- Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 10:00 AM Fun and Games for Adults
- Oct 6 @ 3:00 PM Technology Questions & Answers
- Oct 6, 20 & 27 @ 6:30 PM English Conversation Group
- Oct 7, 14 & 21 @ 10:30 AM Babytime & Stay and Play
- Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 3:30 PM Chess Club
- Oct 7, 14 & 21 @ 6:00 PM Homework Help
- Oct 8 @ 2:00 PM Adult Colouring Club
- Oct 10 @ 1:00 PM Lego Block Party
- Oct 10, 17, 24 & 31 @ 3:00 PM Spanish Conversation Group
- Oct 16 @ 3:00 PM Club de lecture Blackburn Hamlet
- Oct 18 @ 11:00 AM Rubik's Cubes
- Oct 20 @ 2:00 PM Book Chat - Determined: a Science of Life Without Free Will by Robert M. Sapolsky
- Oct 22 @ 2:00 PM Watercolour Connect
- Oct 25 @ 10:30 AM Sensory Storytime
- 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 sincĂšrement la Ville dâOttawa de son soutien financier. |
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Thank you to the Friends of the Mer Bleue (FOMB) for their annual grant to support BCA activities.
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