Mural Announcement

Looking for Young Mural Artists!

by Maureen Forsythe BCA Youth Director As part of its youth engagement activities, the Blackburn Community Association is once again supporting the creation of a new outdoor mural in our community. Local youth aged 10-17 are invited to collaborate with Ottawa mural artist Ryan Smeeton

Ecology Ottawa Tree Giveaway

Free Trees!

For those who missed out on our tree giveaway during the Garage Sale, the BCA tree team and Ecology Ottawa will be handing out free saplings near the entrance to the Blackburn Metro store from 9am to Noon on May 29. What trees will we

Refits and Energy Audits

Home Energy Retrofit

For those who missed the Home Energy Refit webinar organized by the BCA and conducted by Envirocentre you can now view the session on the Envirocentre Youtube Channel.  We also encourage you to check out other great videos on their channel that cover a variety

Garage Sale

Blackburn Hamlet Community Garage Sale

May 7th, 8:00-2:00 Think green! Help minimize what goes in the trash.  Check out our Donation Guide for unsold items.  Monetary donations are also accepted at the LifeCentre Food Bank.  Together let’s make a difference! Blackburn Hamlet Garage Sale – Donation Guide Drop off: Blackburn

Midsummer Poetry Party

Midsummer Poetry Party

Local youth (aged 10-13) are invited to participate in a Midsummer Poetry Party in the park event on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 from 2:30pm to 4pm. This event will give Blackburn youth a chance to get together with friends and peers and celebrate the imminent arrival

Poetry In The Park

Valentine’s Day Poetry Party in the Park

by Maureen Forsythe BCA Youth Director On the afternoon of Saturday, February 12th, despite frigid temperatures, a few local youth in our neighbourhood gathered outdoors near the community hall to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the love of poetry, read and present poems, and have fun.

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