No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free
Gold: From Mine to Market When: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Join Eric Jodouin, Sales Manager at the Royal Canadian Mint, as he speaks about the Mint, focussing on gold provenance and transformation. We will learn about the different business lines, how to acquire gold
When: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM Where: Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road in Blackburn Hamlet Blackburn Seniors (55+) are invited to gather for a great meal, wonderful conversation and lots of laughs. Ample parking is available. Guests are welcome. For questions or to RSVP, please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca. Hope to see you there.
Is your closet bringing you joy? Ready for a wardrobe refresh while supporting sustainable fashion? Join us for the Spring Community Closet Event, hosted by the Blackburn Community Association’s Environment Committee! This event is for adults looking to swap and refresh their wardrobes sustainably. 📅 Date: April 12, 2025 📍 Location: Blackburn Community Hall, 190
The BCA recently replaced our aging 3′ square tables in the Hall and are now selling the old tables in time for the Community Garage Sale. The is $20 each The tables are well used, but are still functional. You can claim your table in advance by emailing safety@blackburnhamlet.ca or stop by the Rink Warming Hut
No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free
Now that the snow and ice are clearing, we are pleased to announce that we will be resuming the seniors walks in April. Please mark your calendars and join other avid walkers at the Bearbrook Road stoplight entrance to Isaiah Scharfe Park (Bush Park) at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Walking routes will
This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
Electric Vehicle 101 When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Electric Vehicles are increasing in popularity and are a good choice for those who need personal transportation. This presentation will cover the basics of EV ownership including charging, long distance travel and performance in hot and
Along with many other communities of the Ottawa area, the Blackburn Community Association holds an annual Spring Clean-Up. Please volunteer to help us out; we will assign you a small area of Blackburn for litter pick-up plus provide you with garbage bags and latex gloves. The litter and recyclables can be brought back to the
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
While enjoying the annual Blackburn Community Garage Sale, don’t forget to stop by the Community Hall for a good cause! In collaboration with the BCA Director of Youth, grade 12 students from Louis-Riel will be hosting an outdoor BBQ with hotdogs, chips and drinks. Inside the Hall you can expect more garage sale items, vendor