Let’s Connect Outdoors - Practicamos nuestro espanol!
2022-08-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Joshua Bradley Park, 22 Westpark Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
“A walk for those interested in learning or practicing their spanish with professor Auramarina”
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Led by : Auramarina and Sarah
Meet at play structure in Joshua Bradley park
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine.

Let’s Connect Outdoors - 5K Walk
2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Eric Danis Clubhouse, 1660 Bearbrook Road, Gloucester, ON, K1B 1C4, Canada
“Cancer Chase 5K Walk/Run is Coming Soon! Let’s Walk 5K together!
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Led by : Sarah
Meet at Hornets Nest Parking lot
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine. For those interested in learning more about Cancer Chase, please visit https://blackburnhamlet.ca/events/cancer-chase/

Let’s Connect Outdoors - FCF Food Producing Plants Walk
2022-08-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Just Food Farm, 2391 Pépin Court, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4C4, Canada
“Forêt Capitale Forest Walk: Walk through the plots showcasing many different species of food producing plants and the various projects FCF has underway”
6:00 – 7:00pm
Led by: Foret Capital Forest
Meet at the red barn, Just Food farm
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine.

Let's Connect Outdoors - Pokemon Go!
2022-08-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
“Join us for Pokemon Go Raid Night! Learn to play or play Pokemon Go and meet new friends! Bring your device and download the Pokemon Go app”
6:30-7:30pm
Led by: Adele and Sarah
Meet in front of the Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive)
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine.

Let’s Connect Outdoors - Sensory Tour of a Just Food Community Garden & Gardening
2022-08-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Just Food Farm, 2391 Pépin Court, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4C4, Canada
“Experience Mary and Kristen’s new herb and flower garden, learn about the Just Food community garden application process, and for those interested, stay afterwards to help prepare the balance of the plot for planting!”
6:00 – 7:00pm Sensory Tour & sharing of plant knowledge
7:-00 – 7:30pm Gardening (*some gloves and tools will be available, but feel free to bring your own)
Led by: Kristen and Mary
Meet at the red barn, Just Food farm. Please ensure to dress appropriately and wear appropriate footwear. For walks at the Just Food farm, closed toed shoes/boots and pants are recommended.
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required.

Let’s Connect Outdoors - Just Food Walk
2022-08-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Just Food Farm, 2391 Pépin Court, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4C4, Canada
“Just Food Walk: Focus on cultivated and wild plants”
6:30-7:30pm
Led by : Sun Shan
Meet at the red barn, Just Food farm. Please ensure to dress appropriately and wear appropriate footwear. For walks at the Just Food farm, closed toed shoes/boots and pants are recommended.
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine.

Let’s Connect Outdoors - Cancelled
2022-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
** Event cancelled due to weather forecast **

“A walk for those interested in learning or practicing their spanish with professor Auramarina”
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Led by : Auramarina
Meet at play structure in Joshua Bradley park
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shin

Let’s Connect Outdoors - 5K Walk
2022-09-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Eric Danis Clubhouse, 1660 Bearbrook Road, Gloucester, ON, K1B 1C4, Canada
Cancer Chase 5K Walk/Run is Coming Soon! Let’s Walk 5K together!
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Led by : Sarah
Meet at Hornets Nest Parking lot
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine. For those interested in learning more about Cancer Chase, please visit: https://blackburnhamlet.ca/events/cancer-chase/

The Fungi Connection: A Meander Through the Art and Science of Mushroom Growing
2022-09-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
September 7th, 2022 7-8pm

Online – please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca to register.

The Blackburn Community Association’s Environment Committee is excited to announce a virtual education event on mushrooms! Join us on September 7th, from 7-8pm for “The Fungi Connection: A Meander Through the Art and Science of Mushroom Growing.” Deb Kelly, longtime vegetable and fungi grower, will share her passion and process for the art of mushroom growing. She and her partner Darin Kelly, owners of The Fungi Connection (formerly Kelly’s Gourmet Mushrooms) in Yarker, Ontario, produce about 600 pounds of fresh oyster, shiitake, and lion’s mane mushrooms weekly for area restaurants and farmer’s markets, while also training new growers throughout Canada and beyond, and charming young and old with at-home mushroom grow kits. From their humble beginnings on a small plot of land in Indiana to their 3,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art mushroom growing facility in Ontario, the Kelly family is committed to sharing their love of the fungi kingdom with friends near and far.

This is a free event, open to everyone and will be held on Zoom.

Let’s Connect Outdoors - On Pratique Notre Francais
2022-09-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Norman Johnston Secondary School, 2401 Cléroux Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1W 1A1, Canada
Let’s practice our French and see how the Monarch Waystation is doing!
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Led by : Devon
Meet in front of Norman Johnston Alternative School (2401 Cleroux Crescent)
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine.

BCA Board Meeting
2022-09-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-10-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-11-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-01-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Ontario
This meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.

Let's Learn About Beekeeping with Capital Bees
2022-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Just Food Farm, 2391 Pépin Court, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4C4, Canada
What is everyone buzzing about? The Blackburn Community Association is excited to announce a beekeeping workshop with Capital Bees on Saturday September 17th from 11am to 12pm at the Just Food Farm. The event will be held in English and costs $5 per person. Space is limited. Registration is required. Minimum age to participate is 6 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain date: September 19th 6pm-7pm.
If you are interested in attending this event, please: (1) email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca with your name and phone number, and (2) e-transfer $5 to treasurer@blackburnhamlet.ca with the message “Beekeeping”. Registration will be confirmed once payment is received. The amount is non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.

Let's Connect Outdoors - Just Food Walk
2022-09-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Just Food Farm, 2391 Pépin Court, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4C4, Canada
6:30pm -7:30pm
Led by : Sun Shan
Meet at the red barn, Just Food farm
This is a free, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress appropriately.

Cancer Chase
2022-09-25 04:15 - 08:30 | Eric Danis Clubhouse, 1660 Bearbrook Road, Gloucester, ON, K1B 1C4, Canada
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 25, 2022.
Our focus continues to be raising funds for The Ottawa Hospital Foundation (OHF) for cancer research.
ALL funds raised go to the OHF. You can donate directly here!
Be a participant in the fun walk/run, Be a donor, Be a volunteer.

8:15 a.m. Doors Open/Welcome Activities

Registration, Selfie Station, Loonie Line, Signature Banner, Refreshments

8:30 a.m. Silent Auction Opens
8:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks and Speeches
9:00 a.m. Warm Up
9:05 am Group Photo
9:15 a.m. Walk / Run Starts
10:45 a.m. Last Call for Silent Auction; Raffle Winners Announced
11:00 a.m. Silent Auction closes
12:30 p.m. Event Closes

Clothing Swap!
2022-10-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Do you have enough JOY in your closet? Do you want to refresh your wardrobe AND support sustainable fashion?
Then you absolutely cannot miss Blackburn’s first ever Swap-Til-You-Drop event organized by the Blackburn Community Association’s Environment Committee!
Bring your friends, family and loved ones to the Community Hall on October 15th. We will have a variety of new-to-you clothing that is freshly laundered, FREE, and ready to be rocked by you!
To ensure we are creating an inclusive space at our swap, we will be inviting participants to come according to the following schedule:
9am – 11 am – seniors and adults who benefit from a quiet environment
11am – 1 pm – families
1pm – 5pm – everyone
Donations for the swap will be accepted from Sept. 23rd to Oct. 1st. Please provide GENTLY USED CLOTHING DONATIONS ONLY (we will not accept accessories, shoes, or undergarments). Drop off at 9 Catalpa Court (leave on the porch).
We are looking for volunteers to help on October 15th. Email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca to sign-up!

Spooktacular Halloween Party for Blackburn Youth
2022-10-29 14:00 - 16:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Blackburn youth aged 10-14 are invited to a Spooktacular Halloween Party that will be held outside the Blackburn Community Hall on Saturday October 26th from 2 – 4.30pm. Costumes are optional, but those who do wear a costume will be eligible for a special door prize draw. The event will feature a scary scavenger hunt, ghastly games, petrifying prizes and slimy refreshments. Kindly RSVP by October 26th, if you dare, to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca

Christmas Market
2022-12-03 10:00 - 15:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
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!
The fees being collected from vendors will be donated to mental health programs at the Ottawa Hospital.

Santa's Pancake Breakfast 2022
2022-12-10 08:30 - 11:30 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Coming up on December the 10th, the BCA is looking forward to welcoming families of Blackburn Hamlet back to our annual Pancake Breakfast!
Starting 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!
For more information visit blackburnhamlet.ca/events/santas-breakfast/

Let’s Connect Outdoors Cross-Country Skiing
2023-01-15 09:00 - 09:45 | Eric Danis Clubhouse, 1660 Bearbrook Road, Gloucester, ON, K1B 1C4, Canada
Sunday January 15, 2023 – Let’s Connect Outdoors Cross-Country Skiing
9:00 – 9:45 am
Led by: Devon
Meet in the parking lot (in front of the first building) at Hornet’s Nest
This is a fun ski and opportunity to socialize outdoors! All skill levels and ages are welcome. These trails are great for classic skiing. We’ll do a warm up loop and venture out on the trails behind the white dome. Please do not bring any dogs on this group ski.
Reminder: Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring your own equipment. Please monitor the BCA Facebook page and/or BCA website for updates on this event (such as cancellation/postponing to rain date).
This is a free, informal and inclusive event organized by the Blackburn Community Association and open to all persons. No registration required. Rain date: Sunday January 29th (same place and time). If you have any questions, please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca.

UPTick Research Project
2023-02-01 18:30 - 19:15 | Online
University of Ottawa researchers, led by Dr. Manisha Kulkarni, are conducting the UPTick project on ticks and Lyme disease in several Ottawa neighbourhoods. The project aims to assess the impacts of urban landscapes on tick populations and tick-borne disease transmission.
The team will give a virtual presentation on February 1st from 6:30 to 7:15 pm to share information about this project and other tick-related research studies they are conducting in Ottawa.
Please mark your calendar and you are welcome to join via the registration link: https://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s1VAOJXgS564i9jHG8QB-A
This event in English will take place online as a video conference through Zoom. If you’re new to Zoom, be sure to give yourself 5 minutes before the meeting start time to get set up.
Date: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Location: Online. Live Webinar.
For more information and FAQ about the UPTick project visit www.uptickproject.ca

Hydro Ottawa Keeping Ottawa Connected
2023-02-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
The BCA has invited Hydro Ottawa to present an update to our community highlighting their response to storm outages and the associated repair activities. This virtual Zoom meeting will be held on Wednesday February 1st from 7:30 to 8:30 pm and is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet using the following link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87325149794?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 873 2514 9794
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial by your location
+1 438 809 7799 Montreal
+1 647 374 4685 Toronto
+1 647 558 0588 Toronto
Meeting ID: 873 2514 9794
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Let’s Connect Outdoors Snowshoeing
2023-02-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Tauvette Greenbelt Pathway, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sunday February 12th, 2023 – Let’s Connect Outdoors Snowshoeing
9:00 – 10:00 am
Led by: Sarah
Meet at the North end of Tauvette (near the NCC trail entrance). This is a fun snowshoeing event and opportunity to socialize outdoors! All skill levels and ages are welcome (children must be accompanied). Please do not bring any dogs. Reminder: Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring your own equipment. Please monitor the BCA Facebook page and/or BCA website for updates on this event (such as cancellation/postponing to rain date).
This is a free, informal and inclusive event organized by the Blackburn Community Association and open to all persons. No registration required. If you have any questions, please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca Participation in this event is solely at your own risk.

BCA Board Meeting
2023-02-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-03-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Online

BCA Annual General Meeting
2023-03-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Online
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).
To 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.
The two main areas of discussion at the AGM will be:

a review of our 2023 activities
election of the board.

To 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.
We look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM!

Community Closet
2023-04-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5A3, Canada
Do you have enough JOY in your closet? Do you want to refresh your wardrobe AND support sustainable fashion?
Then you absolutely cannot miss our Spring Community Closet event organized by the Blackburn Community Association’s Environment Committee!
Bring 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!
To ensure we are creating an inclusive space at our swap, we will be inviting participants to come according to the following schedule:

9am – 11 am – seniors and adults who benefit from a quiet environment
11am – 1 pm – families
1pm – 5pm – everyone

Donations 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.
We are looking for volunteers to help on April 15th. Email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca to sign-up!

Upgrade Your Home for Energy Efficiency
2023-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Knowledge, tools, rebates and grants to upgrade your home’s energy efficiency – join BCA and EnviroCentre April 19
Are you ready to take the first step towards having a greener home to save you money and contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle? Then mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 19th, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, and join BCA and EnviroCentre for an informative webinar on home retrofits and energy audits.
This 60-minute session will equip you with the knowledge and tools, as well as the rebates and grants, including the city’s Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program, available to retrofit your home to make it more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. To join, register for free at EventBrite: Upgrade Your Home for Energy Efficiency with the Blackburn Hamlet Community Tickets, Wed, 19 Apr 2023 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite .
Participate in this session and have the chance to ask EnviroCentre’s experts all your questions. As a non-profit environmental organization, EnviroCentre is committed to supporting sustainable lifestyles and helping individuals take practical steps towards a better future. So don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on your home and your community. Visit envirocentre.ca and betterhomesottawa.ca for more information.
