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
When: Wednesday, May 7, 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.
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, May 14, 2025 Walking routes will vary and walkers have the option to do a shorter 2 km route or a longer 4 km route. Walks will proceed rain
This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
Looking for something to do during the cold winter months? Why not try your hand at painting? We 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.
This event is for kids and youth ages 3 to 17. Families and youth are invited to come to the community hall to have some fun while enjoying a light brunch. There will be many board games available to play, but feel free to bring your own! Kids 11 and under must be accompanied by