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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T203000
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UID:10000175-1694809800-1694817000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Movie in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Gagnier-Miller Real Estate Team\, Blackburn Community Association and Laura Dudas invite Blackburn Hamlet residents to Movies in the Park! \nGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be shown at 8:30pm in the park behind the Hall. In the event of rain\, the movie will be shown in the Hall. \nBring Chairs and Snacks!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/movie-in-the-park-3/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230731T205549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T205735Z
UID:10000169-1694336400-1694347200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Care
DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday September 10th\, 9am to noon \nWhere: Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park drive \nDo you have a teddy or other stuffed animal in need of a little tender love and care? Bring it by the community hall to have it mended by one of our helpers for free! You may also leave with a new outfit for your stuffie too! \nAre you handy with a needle and thread? Want to help make someone’s day a bit brighter? If you are interested in helping at this event\, please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca with the time you are available to help on September 10th.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/teddy-bear-care/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230825T120011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T121413Z
UID:10000174-1693990800-1693998000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, September 6\, 2023\, 9:00 AM \nWhere: Broadway Bar & Grill\, 1615 Orleans Blvd. \nCalling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! Please join us for the next seniors breakfast get-together. It is a great chance to meet new people\, share stories and hear about events in the community. \nGuests visiting? Bring them along! \nAmple parking is available\, but if you need a ride\, let us know. \nPlease RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by September 1\, 2023. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/blackburn-seniors-breakfast-get-together-4/
LOCATION:Broadway Bar & Grill\, 1615 Orleans Blvd\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1C 7E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230811T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230811T223000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230620T193759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T203937Z
UID:10000164-1691785800-1691793000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Movie in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Gagnier-Miller Real Estate Team\, Blackburn Community Association and Laura Dudas invite Blackburn Hamlet residents to Movies in the Park! \nFantastic Beasts: the Secrets of Dumbledore will be shown at 8:30pm in the park behind the Hall. In the event of rain\, the movie will be shown in the Hall. \nBring Chairs and Snacks!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/movie-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230721T141550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T225231Z
UID:10000168-1690966800-1690974000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, August 2\, 2023\, 9:00 AM \nWhere: Broadway Bar & Grill\, 1615 Orleans Blvd. \nCalling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! If you want to have a good meal\, meet new people and share stories and laughter\, we invite you to join us for the next seniors breakfast get-together. \nGuests visiting? Bring them along! \nAmple parking is available\, but if you need a ride\, let us know. \nPlease RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by July 28\, 2023. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/blackburn-seniors-breakfast-get-together-3/
LOCATION:Broadway Bar & Grill\, 1615 Orleans Blvd\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1C 7E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230709T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230607T175845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T183535Z
UID:10000162-1688893200-1688909400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Ticks & Lyme Disease Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Looking for 10-12 individuals who live\, work or play in Blackburn Hamlet to participate in a Focus Group with the University of Montreal. \nWhat: Blackburn Hamlet has been invited by the University of Montreal to participate in a focus group on Lyme disease. \nAs part of this project\, we are recruiting individuals (citizens\, scientists\, administrators\, etc.) who have a role to play in managing the risk of Lyme disease. The focus group will be an informal workshop that brings together the various stakeholder groups at the community level. A total of 10 to 12 people will participate in the workshop\, presenting their views\, proposals and priorities for Lyme disease risk management. The outcome of this focus group will be a Lyme disease intervention plan for Blackburn Hamlet! \nWhen: Sunday July 9th 9am – 1:30pm. \nWhere: Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) \nWhy: Why do you want to participate in this focus group? \n\nYou will be part of a pan-canadian initiative (a total of six municipalities in Canada have been recruited as part of this project)\nYou will contribute to creating a plan to prevent Lyme disease that is suited to your Blackburn Hamlet\nYou will help to create a community guide which describes the available strategies for prevention of Lyme disease\nYou will have the time to discuss Lyme disease issues with other locals and experts in the field\nLunch and snacks provided!\n\nFor more information about the study\, please contact University of Montreal researcher Camille Guillot at: camille.guillot@umontreal.ca \nTo register\, please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca with your name\, phone number and a brief description of your interest (or experience with) ticks & lyme disease. Space is limited.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/ticks-lyme-disease-focus-group/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230620T193442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T134357Z
UID:10000163-1688761800-1688770800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Movie in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Gagnier-Miller Real Estate Team\, Blackburn Community Association and Laura Dudas invite Blackburn Hamlet residents to Movies in the Park! \nTop Gun: Maverick will be shown in the park behind the Hall. In the event of rain\, the movie will be shown in the Hall. \nBring Chairs and Snacks.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/movie-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230623T201342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T201515Z
UID:10000165-1688547600-1688554800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:July Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, July 5\, 2023\, 9:00 AM \nWhere: Broadway Bar & Grill\, 1615 Orleans Blvd. \nCalling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! If you want to have a good meal\, meet new people and share stories and laughter\, we invite you to join us for the next seniors breakfast get-together. \nGuests visiting? Bring them along! \nAmple parking is available\, but if you need a ride\, let us know. \nPlease RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by June 28\, 2023. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/blackburn-seniors-breakfast-get-together-2/
LOCATION:Broadway Bar & Grill\, 1615 Orleans Blvd\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1C 7E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20221118T204144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232939Z
UID:10000139-1686857400-1686866400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230120T223734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T163453Z
UID:10000146-1686387600-1686398400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Adult Bike Riding
DESCRIPTION:The BCA will be holding an Adult Bike Riding session on Saturday\, June 10\, from 9-12 am. This event is designed to provide adult cyclists (18+) with safe\, effective bike riding strategies. Held at the Community Centre\, we are planning to hold information sessions on law enforcement\, developing safe and effective biking strategies\, introduce new bike safety features for large vehicles\, and provide bike maintenance sessions. We may also have a demonstration session where participants can learn how to load their bikes on OC Transpo buses. \nAfter the info session there will be a bike ride on roadways in the Hamlet\, including a controlled bike ride down Bearbrook Road where riders will have the opportunity to put into practice lessons learned from the information session and interacting with large vehicles provided by Lafarge Canada. \nMore detailed information will be provided in the Spring. \nIf you would like more information on this event or want to help us with this event\, please contact Robert Bellizzi at Robert@blackburnhamlet.ca . \n*** \nL’ACB prévoit également une randonnée à vélo pour adultes\, prévue le samedi 10 juin\, de 9 h à 12 h\, également ici à Blackburn.  Cet événement est conçu pour fournir aux cyclistes adultes (18 ans et plus) des stratégies de conduite à vélo sûres et efficaces. Tenu au centre communautaire\, nous prévoyons de tenir des séances d’information sur l’application de la loi\, l’élaboration de stratégies de vélo sécuritaires et efficaces\, d’introduire de nouvelles caractéristiques de sécurité à vélo pour les gros véhicules et d’offrir des séances d’entretien des vélos. Nous pouvons également organiser une séance de démonstration où les participants peuvent apprendre à charger leurs vélos dans les autobus d’OC Transpo. \nAprès les séances d’information\, il y aura une balade à vélo sur les routes du quartier y compris une balade à vélo contrôlée sur le chemin Bearbrook où les cyclistes auront l’occasion de mettre en pratique les leçons tirées de la séance d’information en s’exerçant à interagir avec les gros véhicules fournis par Lafarge Canada. \nDes informations plus détaillées seront fournies au printemps. \nSi vous souhaitez plus d’informations sur cet événement ou si vous voulez nous aider avec cet événement\, veuillez contacter Robert Bellizzi à Robert@blackburnhamlet.ca. \n 
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/adult-city-cycling-safety/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230120T231407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T231457Z
UID:10000150-1686250800-1686261600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Police Service Home Security
DESCRIPTION:More details will be posted soon!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/ottawa-police-service-home-security/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Safety":MAILTO:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230521T144706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T135542Z
UID:10000159-1686128400-1686135600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Blackburn Seniors Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Blackburn Hamlet seniors aged 55+! If you want to have a good meal\, meet new people and share stories and laughter\, we invite you to join us for the next seniors breakfast get-together. Ample parking is available\, but if you need a ride\, let us know. \nPlease RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by May 31\, 2023. \nHope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/blackburn-seniors-breakfast-get-together/
LOCATION:Broadway Bar & Grill\, 1615 Orleans Blvd\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1C 7E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Seniors":MAILTO:seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230524T210947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T210947Z
UID:10000161-1685664000-1685923199@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Funfair 2023
DESCRIPTION:The annual Blackburn FUNFAIR celebrates community spirit in the first weekend of June. \nThe fair features games\, music\, entertainment\, movie night\, local vendors\, a used book fair\, beer garden\, fireworks and more! \nVisit blackburnfunfair.ca for more details and a schedule of activites.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/funfair-2023/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230518T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230518T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20221118T204126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232949Z
UID:10000138-1684438200-1684447200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230120T222927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T143458Z
UID:10000145-1683968400-1683979200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Bike Rodeo / rodéo de vélos
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) is holding a Youth Bicycle Rodeo event in the Hamlet on Saturday\, May 13\, from 9-1 pm. The exact location will be provided at a later date. The event is designed to introduce young bike enthusiasts\, aged 6-10\, on proper bike riding techniques. The focus will be on having participants learn how to start\, stop and turn. The event will be conducted by a qualified instructor and a cadre of volunteers. The event will be provided in French and English\, and is free to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet. \n\nTo register\, email safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.   For more details\, and to sign the participation waiver\, visit\n\n\nblackburnhamlet.ca/events/bike-rodeo/\n\n*** \nL’association communautaire de Blackburn Hamlet (ACB) organise un événement de rodéo à vélo pour les jeunes le samedi 13 mai de 9 h à 13 h. L’emplacement exact sera communiqué ultérieurement. L’événement est conçu pour initier les jeunes passionnés de vélo\, âgés de 6 à 10 ans\, aux bonnes techniques de conduite à vélo. L’accent sera mis sur le fait que les participants apprennent à démarrer\, à s’arrêter et à tourner. L’événement sera dirigé par un instructeur qualifié et un groupe de bénévoles. L’événement sera offert en français et en anglais et est gratuit pour tous les résidents de Blackburn Hamlet. \nPour inscrire votre envant\, or pour vous porter bénévole\, svp envoyez un courriel à safety@blackburnhamlet.ca. Des informations plus détaillées seront affichés sur notre page d’événement.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bike-rodeo-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Transportation,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Transportation":MAILTO:transportation@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230331T185815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T190917Z
UID:10000153-1683936000-1684108799@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Neighbourwoods
DESCRIPTION:What is Neighbourwoods? The city has very limited information about trees on private property. The purpose of Neighbourwoods is to gather information such as the type\, size\, and health of trees on private property\, as well as in some of our parks to help us plan better diversity in our tree canopy. Volunteers receive free training from forestry professionals to learn how to identify\, measure and assess the health of trees. \nMore about the free training On the weekend of May 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Kenney will return to the Blackburn Community Hall to train new volunteers. If you love trees and people\, consider registering for the training. If you would like more information about this training\, or you would like to register for it please contact Clifton Charie at treeinventory@blackburnhamlet.ca. We would love to hear from you!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/neighbourwoods/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment,TreeTeam
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20221019T214524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T214524Z
UID:10000131-1682760600-1682773200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:21st Annual Blackburn Hamlet Spring Clean-up
DESCRIPTION: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 Community Hall.  This event runs on April 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 in the morning. Volunteers are then invited to a BBQ (including vegetarian options) to say thanks for all your ‘dirty’ work. \nIf you have any questions or would like to help with the event\, contact the BCA Environment Committee at: cleanup@blackburnhamlet.ca. \nWhen: Saturday April 29th at 9:30 a.m. \nRain date: Sunday April 30th at 9:30 a.m.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/21st-annual-blackburn-hamlet-spring-clean-up/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20221118T204101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232959Z
UID:10000137-1682019000-1682028000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230331T190735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T020544Z
UID:10000154-1681930800-1681934400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Upgrade Your Home for Energy Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge\, tools\, rebates and grants to upgrade your home’s energy efficiency – join BCA and EnviroCentre April 19\nAre 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. \nThis 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 . \nParticipate 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.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/envirocentre-webinar-on-home-energy-retrofits/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230323T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230316T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20221118T204040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T233008Z
UID:10000136-1678995000-1679004000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20221118T204023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232909Z
UID:10000135-1676575800-1676584800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230124T002748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T003253Z
UID:10000152-1676192400-1676196000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s Connect Outdoors Snowshoeing
DESCRIPTION:Sunday February 12th\, 2023 – Let’s Connect Outdoors Snowshoeing \n9:00 – 10:00 am \nLed by: Sarah \nMeet 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). \nThis 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.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/lets-connect-outdoors-snowshoeing/
LOCATION:Tauvette Greenbelt Pathway\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230120T225259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T185405Z
UID:10000148-1675279800-1675283400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Hydro Ottawa Keeping Ottawa Connected
DESCRIPTION: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. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87325149794?pwd=ZGRxNTBKSUJGdG84R1JveE5HSjhJUT09 \nMeeting ID: 873 2514 9794\nPasscode: 937287 \nDial by your location \n+1 438 809 7799 Montreal\n+1 647 374 4685 Toronto\n+1 647 558 0588 Toronto \nMeeting ID: 873 2514 9794\nPasscode: 937287
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/hydro-ottawa-keeping-ottawa-connected/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T191500
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230120T230012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T230012Z
UID:10000149-1675276200-1675278900@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:UPTick Research Project
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nPlease mark your calendar and you are welcome to join via the registration link: https://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s1VAOJXgS564i9jHG8QB-A \nThis 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. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 1st\, 2023\nTime: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM\nLocation: Online. Live Webinar. \nFor more information and FAQ about the UPTick project visit www.uptickproject.ca
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/uptick-research-project/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20221118T203938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T203938Z
UID:10000134-1674156600-1674165600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230115T094500
DTSTAMP:20260430T150340
CREATED:20230107T164515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T164515Z
UID:10000144-1673773200-1673775900@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s Connect Outdoors Cross-Country Skiing
DESCRIPTION:Sunday January 15\, 2023 – Let’s Connect Outdoors Cross-Country Skiing \n9:00 – 9:45 am \nLed by: Devon \nMeet in the parking lot (in front of the first building) at Hornet’s Nest \nThis 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. \nReminder: 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). \nThis 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.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/lets-connect-outdoors-cross-country-skiing/
LOCATION:Eric Danis Clubhouse\, 1660 Bearbrook Road\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1B 1C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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