By Miriam Hampson Communities like Blackburn Hamlet are fortunate to have an incredible legacy of wonderful volunteers who help enrich our neighborhood in so many ways. Recently, I took a moment to read previous issues of the BANAR on the BCA website. These past BANAR
Local youth aged 9-14 who either reside or attend school in Blackburn Hamlet are invited to submit an original short story in English or French. Participants must be at least 9 years old and not older than 14 years old as of December 31, 2022.
Saturday, December 10 • 8:30 am to 11:30 am Come join us for a menu of pancakes, sausages, fruits, tea, coffee, and juice boxes. Participate in some of the craft events, and get your photo with our special guest in the red suit! Tickets: $10
Come do your Holiday shopping with us! The BCA is hosting a Christmas Market at the Blackburn Community Hall on December 3. Check out services and wares offered by local vendors! All registration fees collected from vendors will be donated to Mental Health research and
by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director. In early 2022 the BCA invited Blackburn Hamlet seniors to participate in a new program that aimed to recruit youth volunteers to help them with garden and yard work, especially during spring and fall. A total of 20 local
by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director. On the sunny afternoon of October 29th some 31 local youth, wearing an astonishing variety of original costumes, descended on the park outside the Blackburn Community Center for a couple of hours of ghoulish fun and games. Sophie Nicolas
