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
Electric Vehicle 101 When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Electric Vehicles are increasing in popularity and are a good choice for those who need personal transportation. This presentation will cover the basics of EV ownership including charging, long distance travel and performance in hot and
This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free
Is your closet bringing you joy? Ready for a wardrobe refresh while supporting sustainable fashion? Join us for the Spring Community Closet Event, hosted by the Blackburn Community Association’s Environment Committee! This event is for adults looking to swap and refresh their wardrobes sustainably. 📅 Date: April 12, 2025 📍 Location: Blackburn Community Hall, 190
Gold: From Mine to Market When: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Join Eric Jodouin, Sales Manager at the Royal Canadian Mint, as he speaks about the Mint, focussing on gold provenance and transformation. We will learn about the different business lines, how to acquire gold
No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free
Come celebrate the arrival of spring at the hall! Kids ages 5 to 15 will have opportunities to engage in various spring-themed arts and crafts activities and games. Light refreshments will be provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Doors open at 7pm for refreshments and voter registration. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet, however, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7)
POTLUCK UPDATE: The oven at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall is currently out of order, so please refrain from bringing any dishes that might need to be heated up in the oven. The microwave is still available and dishes prepared in a crockpot are fine. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. When: Saturday,
LOOKING FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH BLOCK CAPTAINS The BCA Safety team are holding an evening information session on Monday, February 24, at the Blackburn Community Centre (190 Glen Park Drive) on the new look of the Neighborhood Watch Program. The information session will be from 7-9pm. The event will be presented by the Ottawa Police Services
No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free