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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T210947Z
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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:20260430T175517
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:20260430T175517
CREATED:20230120T222927Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
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
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CREATED:20221019T214524Z
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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:20260430T175517
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:20260430T175517
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:20260430T175517
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:20260430T175517
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:20260430T175517
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:20260430T175517
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:20260430T175517
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
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:20260430T175517
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
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:20260430T175517
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20221023T165840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T174628Z
UID:10000132-1670661000-1670671800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Santa's Pancake Breakfast 2022
DESCRIPTION:Coming up on December the 10th\, 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-2022/
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:20221203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20221023T170900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T001007Z
UID:10000133-1670061600-1670081400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Market
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 mental health programs at the Ottawa Hospital.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/christmas-bazaar/
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:20221117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20211221T220837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T222859Z
UID:10000085-1668713400-1668722400@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-10/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20221001T161202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T161202Z
UID:10000127-1667052000-1667061000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Spooktacular Halloween Party for Blackburn Youth
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/spooktacular-halloween-party-youth/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Youth":MAILTO:youth@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221020T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20211221T220709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T222859Z
UID:10000084-1666294200-1666303200@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-9/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20220618T184503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T003705Z
UID:10000106-1665824400-1665853200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Clothing Swap!
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 Blackburn’s first ever Swap-Til-You-Drop event organized by the Blackburn Community Association’s Environment Committee! \nBring 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! \nTo ensure we are creating an inclusive space at our swap\, we will be inviting participants to come according to the following schedule:\n9am – 11 am – seniors and adults who benefit from a quiet environment\n11am – 1 pm – families\n1pm – 5pm – everyone \nDonations 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). \nWe are looking for volunteers to help on October 15th. Email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca to sign-up!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/free-clothing-swap/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220925T041500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220925T083000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20220423T173807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T214416Z
UID:10000094-1664079300-1664094600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Cancer Chase
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 25\, 2022. \nOur focus continues to be raising funds for The Ottawa Hospital Foundation (OHF) for cancer research. \nALL funds raised go to the OHF.  You can donate directly here! \nBe a participant in the fun walk/run\, Be a donor\, Be a volunteer. \n\n8:15 a.m. Doors Open/Welcome Activities\n\nRegistration\, Selfie Station\, Loonie Line\, Signature Banner\, Refreshments\n\n\n8:30 a.m. Silent Auction Opens\n8:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks and Speeches\n9:00 a.m. Warm Up\n9:05 am Group Photo\n9:15 a.m. Walk / Run Starts\n10:45 a.m. Last Call for Silent Auction; Raffle Winners Announced\n11:00 a.m. Silent Auction closes\n12:30 p.m. Event Closes
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/cancer-chase-2/
LOCATION:Eric Danis Clubhouse\, 1660 Bearbrook Road\, Gloucester\, ON\, K1B 1C4\, 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:20220920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20220901T165126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T165126Z
UID:10000126-1663698600-1663702200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Connect Outdoors - Just Food Walk
DESCRIPTION:6:30pm -7:30pm \nLed by : Sun Shan \nMeet at the red barn\, Just Food farm \nThis is a free\, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress appropriately.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/lets-connect-outdoors-just-food-walk-2/
LOCATION:Just Food Farm\, 2391 Pépin Court\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20220817T214627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T214627Z
UID:10000123-1663412400-1663416000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Learn About Beekeeping with Capital Bees
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/lets-learn-about-beekeeping-with-capital-bees/
LOCATION:Just Food Farm\, 2391 Pépin Court\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20211221T220450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T222859Z
UID:10000083-1663270200-1663279200@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-8/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20220901T165001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T165001Z
UID:10000125-1663180200-1663183800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s Connect Outdoors - On Pratique Notre Francais
DESCRIPTION:Let’s practice our French and see how the Monarch Waystation is doing! \n6:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nLed by : Devon \nMeet in front of Norman Johnston Alternative School (2401 Cleroux Crescent) \nThis is a free\, informal and inclusive event open to all persons. No registration required. Rain or shine.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/lets-connect-outdoors-on-pratique-notre-francais-2/
LOCATION:Norman Johnston Secondary School\, 2401 Cléroux Crescent\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1W 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T175517
CREATED:20220804T152933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T152933Z
UID:10000122-1662577200-1662580800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:The Fungi Connection: A Meander Through the Art and Science of Mushroom Growing
DESCRIPTION:September 7th\, 2022 7-8pm\n\nOnline – please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca to register. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis is a free event\, open to everyone and will be held on Zoom.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/the-fungi-connection-a-meander-through-the-art-and-science-of-mushroom-growing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Environment":MAILTO:enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca
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