Seniors Information Event Our world is changing demographically as the baby boomer generation ages—some 8,000 a day turn 65. To help our local seniors, the Blackburn Community Association organizes and sponsors an annual Seniors Information Event bringing together resource providers and vendors with products geared toward the retired population. Fingers crossed that COVID regulations which
Saddle up and ride safe! Saturday, May 13, 2023 9am-1pm Good Shepherd School 110 Bearbrook Road Make sure your kids learn proper bike safety technique at the annual Bike Rodeo for children ages 6-10 sponsored by the Blackburn Community Association’s Transportation Committee. Certified CANBIKE instructors and volunteers will go over basic bicycle riding skills (starting
Find that hidden treasure at our community garage sale! Got too much stuff? No room in your garage? Or just looking for that great steal of a deal? Come for a walk in our neighborhood at Blackburn Hamlet’s local community garage sale and see if you can find that special something you didn’t know you
Spring Clean Up! Help the neighborhood clean up! On April 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 in the morning, come to the Community Hall to volunteer for litter pick-up and you’ll be provided with garbage bags and latex gloves. Volunteers are then invited to a BBQ (including vegetarian options) to say thanks for all your ‘dirty’
Skip the downtown crowds – celebrate locally! Why bother with crowds, traffic, parking, overpriced food and all that hassle? Stay local and celebrate Canada Day at home with the BCA supported annual Canada Day celebration. Come early to enjoy family-friendly activities and booths from local community groups.
Celebrate Blackburn’s community spirit! The Blackburn FUNFAIR is an annual celebration of community spirit in the first weekend of June. In operation since 1971 the Blackburn FUNFAIR has always been a community icon. Starting out at Glen Ogilvy School grounds in the early years then moving to the park adjacent to Emily Carr Middle School then
