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SUMMARY:BCA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM for refreshments and voter registration.  Meeting starts at 7:30 PM.  Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet\, however\, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote (https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-membership/). \nThe main areas of discussion at the AGM will be: \n\nVote to approve the 2025 AGM Minutes\nPresentation of our 2025 financial statements and 2026 budget\nVote to appoint Kelly Huibers McNeely Chartered Professional Accountants as Accountants for the 2026 financial year\nVote to approve changes to our updated not for profit purpose statement\nReview of our 2025 activities\nElection of the board (President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer\, Secretary\, 11 Directors)\n\n\nDocuments for this AGM will be posted in early March. \nAgenda\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BCA_agenda_2026-03-12.pdf \nDraft Minutes from the March 20\, 2025 Annual General Meeting\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BCA_minutes_2025-03-20-AGM.pdf \n2025 Financial Report \n2026 Budget \nUpdated BCA not-for-profit purpose statement\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BCA-Purpose-2026-revision.pdf \n2025 Summary Video\nhttps://youtu.be/w_zyUi1_iuk?si=KJwFDLiWtw_sNzDy \nBCA Board Roles\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BCA-Roles-2021.pdf \nBCA By-law\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-by-law/ \n\nBoard Elections \n\nVoting Members must be present at the Members’ meeting\nMembers must have paid for membership at least 7 days prior to the AGM\nVoting is restricted to two adults (18 years or older) per household\nAssociate Members are not entitled to vote on the election of the Directors\nCandidates must be BCA Members or Associate members and nominated and seconded by BCA Members\nIf there is only one candidate for President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, the candidate will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf there are 11 or fewer candidates for Director\, the candidates will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf a written vote is required\, the President shall appoint a Member of the BCA to conduct the voting\nPortfolio Chairs / Co-Chairs will be determined at a board meeting after the AGM.\n\nWe look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM! \nBlackburn Community Association
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-annual-general-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20250922T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T211711Z
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SUMMARY:Hockey Day in the Hamlet 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Hockey Day in the Hamlet will be held on January 17 at the Norman Johnson outdoor rink. This is a change of dates from previous years. The new date allows for more choice of Ottawa 67 hockey games. 10 Pairs of Free tickets will be handed out to participants. Efforts are underway to also have free tickets to the Ottawa Charge of the PWHL. \nActivities will start at 11:00 AM and continue until 3:00 PM. There will be a hockey skills and demonstrations on the main rink while an assortment of different activities will be held for on the Puddle Rink beside the main rink. Of course\, there will be hot dogs & hamburgers\, with toys\, such as miniature hockey sticks. \nIf you would like to volunteer to help with the on-ice activities please contact Don Kelly at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/hockey-day-in-the-hamlet-2026/
LOCATION:Norman Johnston Rink\, 2401 Cleroux Crescent\, Gloucester\, Ontario\, K1W 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Safety":MAILTO:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20250419T143817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T172222Z
UID:10000342-1765645200-1765650600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Community Christmas Tree
DESCRIPTION:This year’s lighting of the Blackburn Community Christmas Tree will be held on December 13. The tree\, with its array of decorations\, will be positioned directly in front of the Blackburn Pharmacy\, located at 2575 Innes Road (intersection of Southpark & Innes). This year’s theme is “The joy of Family”. \nOur Tree Lighting event is a wonderful community tradition that brings neighbours\, families\, and friends together to celebrate the start of the holiday season. While the official lighting is planned for 5:30pm on December 13 we encourage everyone to be onsite before the lighting so as to enjoy the festive atmosphere. We will have gifts for the children\, the music of Christmas carols\, snacks for all ages and the delicious taste of hot chocolate\, courtesy of our Councillor Laura Dudas. \nThere will be limited parking in the area and we ask that you use the parking area at École Sainte-Marie. \nWe look forward to seeing everyone on December 13.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/community-christmas-tree-3/
LOCATION:Blackburn Pharmacy\, 2575 Innes Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 3K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Safety":MAILTO:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T232436Z
UID:10000306-1765009800-1765022400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Santa's Pancake Breakfast 2025
DESCRIPTION:The annual Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) Santa Pancake Breakfast will be held on December 6 at our Community Centre. There is Free Admission for the family\, if a BCA Member\, and a charge of $10 per family\, if not a BCA Member. You may purchase your BCA Membership at the door\, please cash only. Or\, you can purchase your membership by going to the BCA website and completing the membership application form. Remember\, the BCA membership fee helps support the various activities of the BCA\, such as the Santa Breakfast. \nTo meet the high demand for this event this year’s Santa’s Pancake Breakfast will have 4 separate Sittings: 8:15\, 9:15\, 10:15 and 11:15 am. Registration is required for all 4 Sittings. You may register for the breakfast at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca. \nEverything will be the same at all 4 Sittings\, including food\, music\, and the Star of the event\, the Big Guy in the Red Suit\, handing out gifts and Christmas delights. Of course\, there will be buttermilk pancakes\, delicious sausages and other delicacies for everyone to enjoy. \nWe look forward to seeing you on December 6.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/santas-pancake-breakfast-2025/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Santa's Breakfast,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Safety":MAILTO:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20250419T144155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T233054Z
UID:10000344-1762596000-1762615800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:The BCA’s Christmas Market is your one stop shop for holiday shopping! Featuring a variety of local vendors offering services and wares. \nVisit blackburnhamlet.ca/events/christmas-market for more information. \n 
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/christmas-market-2025/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Christmas Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Safety":MAILTO:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251012T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20250810T134933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T131608Z
UID:10000351-1760268600-1760277600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Friendsgiving Potluck Lunch
DESCRIPTION:October 12th 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM\nBlackburn Community Hall \nFor a second year\, the BCA’s Director of Youth is collaborating with the Director of Senior to organize a “Friendsgiving Potluck” 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! \nPlease bring an item to share to the Blackburn Community Hall to join in.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/friendsgiving-potluck-lunch/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Youth":MAILTO:youth@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20250116T000554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T142147Z
UID:10000307-1758963600-1758978000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Cancer Chase 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Blackburn Hamlet 5K Walk/Run Cancer Chase event\, supported by the Blackburn Community Association and countless community volunteers and sponsors\, will be held on September 27\, 2025 at the Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive. \nALL funds raised go to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research.   \nMore details\, including the route map and the event schedule\, are posted on the Cancer Chase Page. \nBe a participant in the fun walk/run\, Be a donor\, Be a volunteer.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/cancer-chase-2025/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Cancer Chase
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Cancer Chase":MAILTO:cancerchase@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20250419T143954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T143954Z
UID:10000343-1758326400-1758412799@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:More details will be posted in late Summer.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-volunteer-appreciation/
LOCATION:Just Food Farm\, 2391 Pépin Court\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20240924T201812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T160839Z
UID:10000294-1749168000-1749427199@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:FunFair 2025
DESCRIPTION:The annual Blackburn FunFair celebrates community spirit in the first weekend of June. \nThe fair features a carnival style midway\, music\, local vendors\, a used book fair\, beer garden and fireworks! \nFor more information visit the FunFair website at blackburnfunfair.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/funfair-2025/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,FunFair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20250109T230504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T160903Z
UID:10000305-1747472400-1747479600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:sARTurday morning Art Session
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do during the cold winter months? Why not try your hand at painting? \nWe are pleased to announce that Heather Vos\, who ran art sessions at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Church prior to the pandemic\, will be back in the Hamlet to lead two art sessions over the next few months. Heather is a retired teacher specializing in the arts. She has facilitated several art activities for children and adults and creates all kinds of art in her spare time. Her favourite kind of people are those who think they have no artistic skills whatsoever. \nThe second session will be held on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive. \nThe fee is $20 per person per session and can be paid directly to Heather on the day of the event. \nRefreshments will be served. \nTo help ensure Heather has ample supplies for participants\, please register your attendance by email at barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/sarturday-morning-art-session-2/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20240923T173846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T160948Z
UID:10000293-1746259200-1746280800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Community Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Were you inspired to declutter your home this winter\, but have yet to have a chance to get rid of everything due to all the snow? Now is your chance to pass these items along\, hoping they may ‘spark joy’ in someone else\, and make some extra cash in the meantime! Or maybe you’ve been searching for a great deal on something that will make you smile and help keep our landfills\, well\, not full. Join the fun with our annual community garage sale Saturday\, May 3 from 8am to 2pm\, rain or shine. \nHamlet 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. If you would like your house to be included\, please let us know at garagesale@blackburnhamlet.ca.   \nPlease keep visiting the BCA website Garage Sale Page for more up-to-date information as it becomes available. \n\nThink green! Help minimize what goes in the trash. 
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/community-garage-sale-4/
LOCATION:Blackburn Hamlet\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Environment,Garage Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20240923T170937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T020102Z
UID:10000268-1742497200-1742508000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday\, March 20\, 2025. Doors open at 7pm for refreshments and voter registration.  Meeting starts at 7:30pm.  Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet\, however\, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote (https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-membership/). \nThe meeting will include a  review of the BCA Budget and 2024 activities\, followed by the election of the board. \n\nYou will find all documents for this AGM at the following links: \nAgenda\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BCA_agenda_2025-03-20.pdf \nDraft Minutes from the March 21\, 2024 Annual General Meeting\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BCA_minutes_2024-03-21-AGM.pdf \n2024 Financial Report TBD \n2025 Budget TBD \nBCA Board Roles\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BCA-Roles-2021.pdf \nBCA By-law\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-by-law/ \n\nBoard Elections \n\nVoting Members must be present at the Members’ meeting\nMembers must have paid for membership at least 7 days prior to the AGM\nVoting is restricted to two adults (18 years or older) per household\nAssociate Members are not entitled to vote on the election of the Directors\nCandidates must be BCA Members or Associate members and nominated and seconded by BCA Members\nIf there is only one candidate for President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, the candidate will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf there are 11 or fewer candidates for Director\, the candidates will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf a written vote is required\, the President shall appoint a Member of the BCA to conduct the voting\nPortfolio Chairs / Co-Chairs will be determined at a board meeting after the AGM.\n\nWe look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM! \nBlackburn Community Association
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-annual-general-meeting-tentative-date/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20250212T223147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T014153Z
UID:10000325-1740218400-1740232800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Hockey Day
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn Hamlet Winter Carnival (BHWC) activities originally scheduled to be held on February 16 at Norman Johnston Rink were rescheduled to February 22nd due to anticipated snow storms. There will be gifts\, prizes food & refreshments available at no charge. \nSaturday February 22 @ 10am to 2pm\nNorman Johnston Rink 2401 Cléroux Crescent \n\nHockey Drills\nHockey Skills\nSpeed Skating\nPuddle Rink Skating\n\nIf you would like to volunteer and help with these events please contact safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/winter-carnival-2/
LOCATION:Norman Johnston Rink\, 2401 Cleroux Crescent\, Gloucester\, Ontario\, K1W 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20241222T163628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T223632Z
UID:10000302-1739664000-1739750399@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Carnival
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) will hold the first Blackburn Hamlet Winter Carnival (BHWC) on the Family Day long weekend. There will be gifts\, prizes food & refreshments available at no charge. \nSunday February 16 @ 11am to 3pm\nBlackburn Community Hall 190 Glen Park Drive \n\nIndoor Hall Games\nScavenger Hunt\nNintendo Video\nTug of War in Snow\nSnow Sculptures\nObstacle Run in Snow\nMeet CHEO’s Mascot Bear\n\nThe activities originally scheduled to be held on February 16 at Norman Johnston Rink were rescheduled to February 22nd due to anticipated snow storms. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank and/or Donate to the CHEO Coin Box at Community Centre. \nIf you would like to volunteer and help with these events please contact safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/winter-carnival/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20241018T171404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T134958Z
UID:10000295-1734201000-1734206400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Community Christmas Tree
DESCRIPTION:On December 14 at 6:30pm\, directly in front of the Blackburn Pharmacy\, the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association will be holding a ceremony for the lighting of the Second Annual Community Christmas Tree. You and your family are welcomed to join us in helping decorate the tree while enjoying hot chocolate and snacks.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/community-christmas-tree-2/
LOCATION:Blackburn Pharmacy\, 2575 Innes Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 3K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Safety":MAILTO:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20240412T194114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T131348Z
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SUMMARY:Santa's Pancake Breakfast 2024 SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:The BCA is looking forward to welcoming families of Blackburn Hamlet back to our annual Pancake Breakfast! \nStarting at 8:30am at Blackburn Community Hall\, we will have a feast of pancakes\, sausages\, coffee and more! All hot and ready to serve up – FREE for the whole family with valid BCA membership! \nParticipants are required to register for their sitting prior to the event. You can register by\nemailing your name and number of seats requires to safety@blackburnhamlet.ca to reserve your place in one of the 3 time slots: \n\n8:30 am (SOLD OUT)\n9:45 am (SOLD OUT)\n11:00 am (SOLD OUT)\n\nFor more information visit blackburnhamlet.ca/events/santas-breakfast/.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/santas-pancake-breakfast-2024/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Santa's Breakfast":MAILTO:santasbreakfast@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20240412T192751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T231754Z
UID:10000237-1732356000-1732375800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Market 2024
DESCRIPTION:The BCA’s Christmas Market is your one stop shop for holiday shopping! Featuring a variety of local vendors offering services and wares. Stay tuned for posts highlighting each vendor and what they have to offer! \nThe fees being collected from vendors will be donated to a local charity. Visit the Ottawa Hospital Foundation Page if you wish to make a donation. \nMore information is available at blackburnhamlet.ca/events/christmas-market
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/christmas-market-2024/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20240421T173613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T172341Z
UID:10000239-1725786000-1725800400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Cancer Chase 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn Community Association’s Cancer Chase event is returning to Blackburn Hamlet in 2024!\n \nThe Annual Blackburn Hamlet 5K Walk/Run Cancer Chase event\, supported by the Blackburn Community Association and countless community volunteers and sponsors\, will be held on September 8\, 2024 at the Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive. \nALL funds raised go to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research.   \nMore details\, including the route map and the event schedule\, are posted on the Cancer Chase Page. \nBe a participant in the fun walk/run\, Be a donor\, Be a volunteer.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/cancer-chase-2024/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Cancer Chase
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Cancer Chase":MAILTO:cancerchase@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235105
CREATED:20240323T153926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T150001Z
UID:10000231-1720260000-1720368000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Garden Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn Hamlet Garden Tour\nJuly 6th-7th\n10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nCalling all gardeners\, aspiring gardeners\, and anyone who enjoys the beauty and tranquility of nature! Please join us on July 6 & 7 between 10am and 4pm for the 3rd annual Garden Tour\, right here in the Hamlet. Come and enjoy all 14 wonderful gardens that are participating in this year’s tour. \nNew this year will be the addition of Hamlet artists: Marion Jean Hall\, Zoe Hoisak and Dulcet Juvet will be sharing their talents by painting and drawing in the garden on their canvases. \nJenifir and David Theiss-Thompson (flute and violinist from NAC)\, Garth Hampson and Pat Messier (Retd RCMP Staff Sgt/Singer with RCMP band accompanied by organist) will once again perform beautiful music in some of the most lovely gardens on the tour. \nThe tour is free\, but select gardens will have a clay flower pot for donations to the Lifecentre Food Bank. \nOn tour days\, signs will be placed at the end of the driveways to indicate the locations of the gardens on display. \n** NOTE ** There will be many road closures along highway 174 in Orleans\, including the Montreal Road exits.  If you are traveling from Orleans\, please use Innes Road.  If you are travelling on the Queensway Eastbound\, please take the Innes road exit off of the 417 and travel east on Innes to reach Blackburn Hamlet. \nEntertainment: Saturday July 6th\nMusicians- \n\n Tim McFarland Band\, Hunks & Punks\n11 Redberry Court 11-2:30pm\, #3 on the map\n\nPlein Air Artists- \n\nDulce Juvet 62 Eastpark 10-1pm\, #11 on the map\nSupattana Bolger 66 Eastpark 10-4pm\, #13 on the map\nPierre Cloutier 12 Woodview 10-4pm\, #12 on the map\nZoe Michel Hoisak 47 Westpark 10-4pm\, #8 on the map\n\nEntertainment: Sunday July 7th\nMusicians- \n\nGarth Hampson & Pat Messier (vocalist and pianist)\n7 Parkwood 1-1:30pm\, #7 on the map\nJenifir and David Thies-Thompson (flute and viola)\n11 Redberry Court 10-12:30pm\, #3 on the map\n\nPlein Air Artists- \n\nMarion Jean Hall 62 Centrepark 10-12pm\, #4 on the map\nSupattana Bolger 66 Eastpark 10-4pm\, #13 on the map\nPierre Cloutier 12 Woodview 10-4pm\, #12 on the map\nZoe Michel Hoisak 47 Westpark 10-4pm\, #8 on the map\n\nMaster Gardeners- \n\nBelinda Boekhoven & Pauline Yells\n47 Westpark 10-2pm\, #8 on the map\n\nCheck out the Tour Map below and download the brochure to take with you as you explore the gardens in our neighbourhood.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/garden-tour-2023-2/
LOCATION:Blackburn Hamlet\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Beautification
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Garden Tour":MAILTO:gardentour@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20240120T192117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T192218Z
UID:10000225-1716595200-1716681599@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/volunteer-appreciation/
LOCATION:Just Food Farm\, 2391 Pépin Court\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20231002T194733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T151508Z
UID:10000183-1714809600-1714831200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Community Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:The sale will be held on Saturday\, May 4th from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. The entire community is invited…rain or shine!  \nHamlet 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. \n\nNEW 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. \nThey 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). \nPLEASE ENSURE THE ELECTRONIC WASTE IS CLEARLY MARKED. \nElectronic 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. \nElectronic 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. \nIf you can assist with the collection of goods in the afternoon\, please join us at the Community Hall. \n\nPlease keep visiting the BCA website Garage Sale Page for more up-to-date information as it becomes available. \nClick Here to view the 2024 Garage Sale Map \n\nThink green! Help minimize what goes in the trash. 
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/community-garage-sale-3/
LOCATION:Blackburn Hamlet\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240410T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20240305T133742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T232846Z
UID:10000229-1712761200-1712772000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:FREE tax clinic
DESCRIPTION:Need help preparing and filing your 2023 tax return?! \nStudents studying taxation at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University will be hosting a FREE tax clinic at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall on Wednesday\, April 10th\, 2024\, 3-6pm. Students will be supervised by professors and tax professionals from local accounting firms – so don’t worry – your return is in good hands!  \nIf you are interested in having your return filed with us\, please fill out this  intake form to ensure you are eligible (overly complicated returns will not be accepted\, given the experience level of the preparers)\, and to indicate your availability the day of.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/free-tax-clinic/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20240119T203032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T155043Z
UID:10000195-1711047600-1711058400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday\, March 21\, 2023 at 7pm.  Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet\, however\, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote (https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-membership/). \nIn addition to the review of the BCA Budget and 2023 activities and the election of the board\, there will also be a vote on changes to our articles of incorporation and a meet and greet/social activity that will be announced in early March. \n\nThe motion is for BCA Members to approve the following addition to our articles of incorporation in order to comply with the new Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). \nBlackburn Community Association has two types of memberships: Regular and Associate \nRegular members reside within the boundaries of Blackburn Hamlet. Membership gives them the right to vote on motions raised at Members’ Meetings and to vote on the election of the Directors. \nAssociate members reside outside the boundaries of Blackburn Hamlet. Membership gives them the right to vote motions raised at Members’ Meetings. Associate members are not eligible to vote on the election of the Directors. \n\nBoard Elections \n\nVoting Members must be present at the Members’ meeting\nMembers must have paid for membership at least 7 days prior to the AGM\nVoting is restricted to two adults (18 years or older) per household\nAssociate Members are not entitled to vote on the election of the Directors\nCandidates must be BCA Members or Associate members and nominated and seconded by BCA Members\nIf there is only one candidate for President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, the candidate will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf there are 11 or fewer candidates for Director\, the candidates will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf a written vote is required\, the President shall appoint a Member of the BCA to conduct the voting\nPortfolio Chairs / Co-Chairs will be determined at a board meeting after the AGM.\n\nWe look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM! \nBlackburn Community Association
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-annual-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20231123T015909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T233450Z
UID:10000189-1702148400-1702152000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Community Christmas Tree
DESCRIPTION:On December 9 at 7pm\, directly in front of the Blackburn Pharmacy\, the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association will be holding a ceremony for the lighting of the first ever Community Christmas Tree. You and your family are welcomed to join us in helping decorate the tree while enjoying hot chocolate and snacks.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/community-christmas-tree/
LOCATION:Blackburn Pharmacy\, 2575 Innes Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 3K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Safety":MAILTO:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20230629T140343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T164837Z
UID:10000166-1701505800-1701516600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Santa's Pancake Breakfast 2023
DESCRIPTION:Coming up on December the 2nd\, the BCA is looking forward to welcoming families of Blackburn Hamlet back to our annual Pancake Breakfast! \nStarting at 8:30am at Blackburn Community Hall\, we will have a feast of pancakes\, sausages\, coffee and more! All hot and ready to serve up – FREE for the whole family with valid BCA membership! \nFor more information visit blackburnhamlet.ca/events/santas-breakfast/
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/santas-pancake-breakfast-2023/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Santa's Breakfast":MAILTO:santasbreakfast@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20230629T140558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T140558Z
UID:10000167-1700301600-1700321400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:The BCA’s Holiday Market is your one stop shop for holiday shopping! Featuring a variety of local vendors offering services and wares. Stay tuned for posts highlighting each vendor and what they have to offer! \nThe fees being collected from vendors will be donated to a local charity.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/holiday-market/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20230424T205603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T135626Z
UID:10000157-1688810400-1688918400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Garden Tour 2023
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn Hamlet Garden Tour\nJuly 8th-9th\n10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nJoin us for the second Blackburn Hamlet Garden Tour. There are two ways of participating: include your garden on the tour\, or join in on touring the gardens\, for free\, with family and friends. \nJoin us for the second Blackburn Hamlet Garden.  Tour the participating gardens\, for free\, with family and friends. Cash donations for the Life Centre Foodbank will be gratefully accepted at each garden. \nCheck the Tour Map for a list of participating homes and Download a Brochure to take with you as you visit each garden.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/garden-tour-2023/
LOCATION:Blackburn Hamlet\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Beautification
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Garden Tour":MAILTO:gardentour@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20221010T144022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T163212Z
UID:10000130-1683331200-1683417599@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Community Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:The sale will be held on Saturday\, May 6th from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. The entire community is invited…rain or shine!  \nHamlet 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. If you would like your house to be included\, please let us know at garagesale@blackburnhamlet.ca.  To view the current Map\, Click Here. \nPlease keep visiting the BCA website Garage Sale Page for more up-to-date information as it becomes available. \n\nThink green! Help minimize what goes in the trash. 
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/community-garage-sale-2/
LOCATION:Blackburn Hamlet\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20221127T221539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T024554Z
UID:10000143-1681549200-1681578000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Community Closet
DESCRIPTION:Do you have enough JOY in your closet? Do you want to refresh your wardrobe AND support sustainable fashion? \nThen you absolutely cannot miss our Spring Community Closet event organized by the Blackburn Community Association’s Environment Committee! \nBring your friends\, family and loved ones to the Community Hall on April 15. We will have a variety of new-to-you clothing that is freshly laundered\, FREE\, and ready to be rocked by you! \nTo ensure we are creating an inclusive space at our swap\, we will be inviting participants to come according to the following schedule: \n\n9am – 11 am – seniors and adults who benefit from a quiet environment\n11am – 1 pm – families\n1pm – 5pm – everyone\n\nDonations for the swap will be accepted from February 1st. Please provide GENTLY USED CLOTHING DONATIONS ONLY (we will not accept accessories\, shoes\, or undergarments).  Drop off at 9 Catalpa Court or 2188 Orient Park Dr.  \nWe are looking for volunteers to help on April 15th. Email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca to sign-up!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/community-closet/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230323T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235106
CREATED:20230120T224148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T010322Z
UID:10000147-1679599800-1679608800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that our AGM will be held on Thursday\, March 23\, 2023 at 7:30 pm. Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet\, however\, voting privileges are only for residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting (BCA Memberships are valid from July 1\, 2022 to June 30\, 2023). \nTo ensure the health and safety of all\, our AGM will be held by way of a Zoom conference. You will be able to participate in our AGM using your computer\, smart phone or tablet\, or by dialing in to a Toronto number with a standard phone if you prefer.   While this may be a first for some of you\, you will see that participating in our AGM by audio or video conference is quite easy. You’ll be able to follow the discussion and vote\, just like you do at a normal AGM\, but all of this from the comfort of your home.  You will also be able to ask questions at the end of each presentation. \nThe two main areas of discussion at the AGM will be: \n\na review of our 2023 activities\nelection of the board.\n\nTo ensure the security of the Zoom meeting\, participants will need to send an email to  secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca at least three (3) days before the AGM in order to register.  A link to the meeting will be sent to all registrants the day before the AGM. \nWe look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA,BCA Board
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