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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. \nThe Blackburn Neighbourwoods Program is launching its 3rd season. Volunteers will be trained to take inventory of the trees on private property in Blackburn Hamlet. Our next training session with Dr. Andrew Kenny will be May 25 and 26 at the Blackburn Community Centre from 9am to 4pm. \nEveryone is welcome\, even if you can only attend a portion of the training. Bring your lunch and dress for the weather as most of the training is outdoors. \nTo register or for more information about this program please contact Clifton Charie at treeinventory@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/neighbourwoods-2/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment,Neighbourwoods,TreeTeam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240523T190000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Paul Villeneuve: Breathing Life into Cities: The Importance of Greenness and Walkable Neighbourhoods \nWhen: Thursday\, May 23\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM \nWhere: Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre\, 190 Glen Park Drive \nThe design of cities plays an important role in the health of its residents.  Walkable neighbourhood and access to green spaces has been shown to have direct and indirect health benefits.  Some of these benefits include improved mental health\, healthier babies\, and reduced risks of several diseases. Nature also plays an important role in exposure to air pollution\, noise\, and the effects of urban heat island. Dr. Villeneuve will discuss these topics while drawing on some research he has led\, including Ottawa-based assessments of associations between greenness and physical activity\, environmental exposures studies in and around the Central Experimental Farm\, and the benefits of access to parks during the COVID-pandemic. \nDr. Paul Villeneuve is an environmental and occupational epidemiologist\, and received his PhD in epidemiology from the University of Toronto. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Carleton University. Before joining Carleton\, he was a Senior Research Scientist in the Healthy Environment and Consumer Safety Bureau at Health Canada. His research activities have focused on estimating the impacts of a number of environmental and occupational exposures on human health such as: air pollution\, diesel\, radon\, electromagnetic fields\, cigarettes\, radiation\, and features of the built environment (greenness\, noise\, and walkability). He has led many record linkage studies where occupational or survey data have been linked to national or provincial administrative health data and is currently investigating health effects among Canadian workers exposed to ionizing radiation. He also serves on the editorial boards of the Canadian Journal of Public Health\, and Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention\, and is chairing WHO’s Technical Advisory Group on the Occupational Burden of Disease Estimation. \nAdmission is free and no registration is required. Refreshments will be served. \nPeople of all ages are welcome. \nLooking forward to seeing you! \nQuestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-8/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240517T213000
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SUMMARY:Board Games and Goodies
DESCRIPTION:Kids and Youth ages 7-17 are invited to come play some board games with their friends and family at the Community Hall. There will be many different games to choose from for all ages\, ranging from Guess Who? For the younger kids to What do you meme? For youth. Snack and beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring your own game. Kids 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No adults will be admitted without a child or youth. \nAdmission is free and no registration is needed. \nPlease email youth@blackburnhamlet.ca if you have any questions.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/kids-youth-board-games/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512
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SUMMARY:Community Closet Pop-Up - Adult Clothing Only
DESCRIPTION:Although we weren’t able to run a larger Spring Community Closet event this year\, we are moving ahead with plans to run tailored\nPop-Up Events for residents in the coming months! Each of these pop-ups will serve a specific age group. Our first event on May 11 will offer adult clothing. \nSchedule: \n\n10:30am: Doors open for residents with valid BCA memberships\n12pm: All members of the community are welcome to come and shop\n3:30pm: Doors close\n\nWe need your donations to make this event a success! Donations of clean\, untarnished clothing for adults will be accepted from April\n27 to May 10. Donations can be dropped off at one of the following locations: \n\n121 Westpark Dr.\n2188 Orient Park Dr.\n\nWatch our website for more details on our August Kids Back-to-School Pop-Up Event. \nWant to volunteer to help make these events a success? Please contact Jenny at jenny@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/community-closet-pop-up-adult-clothing-only/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment
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SUMMARY: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 27th 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 27th at 9:30 a.m. \nRain date: Sunday April 28th at 9:30 a.m.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240425T190000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Café: YOW – A Primer on Its Operations \nWhen: Thursday\, April 25\, 2024\, 7:00 to 8:30 PM \nWhere: Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre\, 190 Glen Park Drive \nTake a journey through the Ottawa airport as Dick Brown explains each step in the experience of a passenger flying out of Ottawa. He will also talk about the impact that COVID-19 has had on flights and flying from Ottawa. \nDick Brown was born and raised in Ottawa. He attended Fisher Park High School and then Carleton University. After one year of teaching\, Dick returned to Carleton in 1966 as an employee and remained there until he retired in 1999. During his years at Carleton Dick served as Assistant Dean of Students\, Coach of the Raven Basketball team\, Director of Student Housing and Food Services and Director of Human Resources for 18 years. Following his retirement Dick Brown joined the Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association (OGHA) as their first Executive Director. In this role Dick helped establish the very successful Destination Marketing Fee program which generates some $7M in support of Ottawa’s tourism industry. \nDick and his wife Heather are enthusiastic canoe trippers\, cross country skiers and cyclists. Holidays are often spent cycling or hiking in European destinations. Dick’s two children\, Patty and Danny reside in Ottawa as does his step-son Jamie. All three are married and in total have provided Dick and Heather with 6 grandsons and one granddaughter. \nDick has been\, and remains\, active in both business and community service activities. These include: \n\nMember\, Ottawa Congress Centre Board of Directors – 2006 to 2019\nMember\, Ottawa Business Journal Editorial Board – 2006 to 2012\nMember\, City of Ottawa Business Advisory Committee – 2005 to 2007\nMember\, Ontario Restaurant Hotel Motel Association Board of Directors – 2004 to 2010\nPresident\, Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors – 2003 to 2005\nChair\, United Way Agencies Benefits Committee – 1993 to 1998\nMember\, United Way of Ottawa/Carleton Board of Directors – 1992 to 1996\nPresident\, Family Services Centre\, Ottawa/Carleton – 1990 to 1992\nPresident\, Ontario Association of University Personnel Administrators – 1989 to 1991\nMember\, Consultative Panel\, Ontario Pay Equity Commission – 1988\nMember\, Board of Directors\, Canada’s Capital Visitors & Convention Bureau – 1974 to 1989\n\nAdmission is free and no registration is required. Refreshments will be served. \nPeople of all ages are welcome. \nLooking forward to seeing you! \nQuestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-7/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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SUMMARY:FREE tax clinic
DESCRIPTION:Need help preparing and filing your 2023 tax return?! \nStudents studying taxation at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University will be hosting a FREE tax clinic at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall on Wednesday\, April 10th\, 2024\, 3-6pm. Students will be supervised by professors and tax professionals from local accounting firms – so don’t worry – your return is in good hands!  \nIf you are interested in having your return filed with us\, please fill out this  intake form to ensure you are eligible (overly complicated returns will not be accepted\, given the experience level of the preparers)\, and to indicate your availability the day of.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/free-tax-clinic/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T190000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Tap Dancing\, Rhythm and Flow \nWhen: Thursday\, March 28\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM \nWhere: Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre\, 190 Glen Park Drive \nHave you ever become so totally immersed in an activity that you were “in the zone”\, where your only thought was on the activity at hand and where hours may have passed without you realizing it? Then you have experienced “flow”. \nJoin tap dancer\, choreographer\, author and award-winning dance teacher Carolyn Hébert as she talks about the history of tap dancing and her research on the concept of flow. She will also provide us with a demonstration of her amazing tap-dancing skills. You never know…you might even be inspired to try a few steps yourself! \nCarolyn completed her PhD in Education at the University of Ottawa\, focusing her research on the phenomenon of flow as experienced in improvisational tap dancing. She has been a dance educator for over 15 years\, teaching recreational and competitive dance students in studios and community programs. She is a member of the Ottawa Rhythm Initiative Ensemble and was recently awarded an Ontario Arts Council grant to continue work with the YOW Tap collective. Additionally\, Carolyn works in policy in the federal public service and is a mom of two. \nAdmission is free and no registration is required. Refreshments will be served. \nPeople of all ages are welcome. \nLooking forward to seeing you! \nQuestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-6/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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SUMMARY:BCA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday\, March 21\, 2023 at 7pm.  Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet\, however\, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote (https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-membership/). \nIn addition to the review of the BCA Budget and 2023 activities and the election of the board\, there will also be a vote on changes to our articles of incorporation and a meet and greet/social activity that will be announced in early March. \n\nThe motion is for BCA Members to approve the following addition to our articles of incorporation in order to comply with the new Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). \nBlackburn Community Association has two types of memberships: Regular and Associate \nRegular members reside within the boundaries of Blackburn Hamlet. Membership gives them the right to vote on motions raised at Members’ Meetings and to vote on the election of the Directors. \nAssociate members reside outside the boundaries of Blackburn Hamlet. Membership gives them the right to vote motions raised at Members’ Meetings. Associate members are not eligible to vote on the election of the Directors. \n\nBoard Elections \n\nVoting Members must be present at the Members’ meeting\nMembers must have paid for membership at least 7 days prior to the AGM\nVoting is restricted to two adults (18 years or older) per household\nAssociate Members are not entitled to vote on the election of the Directors\nCandidates must be BCA Members or Associate members and nominated and seconded by BCA Members\nIf there is only one candidate for President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, the candidate will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf there are 11 or fewer candidates for Director\, the candidates will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf a written vote is required\, the President shall appoint a Member of the BCA to conduct the voting\nPortfolio Chairs / Co-Chairs will be determined at a board meeting after the AGM.\n\nWe look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM! \nBlackburn Community Association
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-annual-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T153000
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SUMMARY:Seniors Winter Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024\, from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM\, at the Blackburn Community Centre\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, for our 2024 Seniors Winter Social. No registration is necessary. \nBring your favourite dish (appetizer\, salad\, main or dessert) for our potluck lunch. We ask that you also bring your own serving utensils and\, if you wish\, a copy of your recipe…just in case people ask you for it. \nThe Community Centre kitchen is equipped with an oven\, a microwave\, a fridge and kettles. Cutlery\, napkins\, plates and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. \nLunch will be followed by an afternoon of card games and board games. We will have a few games available\, but if you have one you really like to play\, please bring it along. \nOh…and if you’re feeling a little bit Irish on this day before St. Patrick`s Day\, why not wear a green outfit or a fun green accessory!? \nHope to see you there! \nQuestions? Please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca \n 
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/seniors-winter-social/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T210000
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SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Watch
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, March 7\, the BCA\, in collaboration with the Ottawa Police\, will be a holding a Neighborhood Watch (NW) Seminar at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive). The event will start at 7pm. \nThe event will look at the planned expansionary role of the NW in Blackburn Hamlet\, including its role within the Emergency Preparedness Plan\, recently introduced to the community. There will be a review of the 25 streets where the NW Program is now in effect and the plans to expand the program. In addition\, the Ottawa Police will highlight their new Crime App\, that is now accessible to the Public. The app allows you to see crime information on your street\, in your neighborhood\, and across the City. \nRemember\, when a community works together\, we can combat crime in a most effective manner – before it starts. So\, join us on March 7 and learn how you can be part of this valuable community resource. If possible\, please advise Don Kelly at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca if you are attending\, for planning purposes. \nNEIGHBORHOOD WATCH – NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/neighbourhood-watch/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
CREATED:20240120T191906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T124236Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness Plan
DESCRIPTION:Science is proving that climate change is affecting the frequency\, duration\, and intensity of many climate-related hazards and disasters occurring around the world\, including Ottawa. In Canada\, 2023 was the warmest summer in 76 years\, dating back to the start of national record-keeping in 1948. Canadians in cities\, including Ottawa\, suffered with some of the worst air quality on Earth. Ottawa experienced five tornadoes\, including an EF1 storm on July 13\, that struck Barrhaven. In April\, Ottawa had nine hours of continuous freezing rain. Many were still without power after two days. There were numerous vehicle accidents; sidewalks were coated with treacherous ice and Ottawa’s light-rail transit went down leaving dozens of commuters waiting hours to be evacuated. These events\, at times\, overwhelmed the city’s emergency services. The city is now requesting their communities act in a larger support role to such events. Blackburn Hamlet has been chosen as one of the first communities for this new concept. \nOn the evening of February 26\, at the Community Hall\, the BCA will be holding a community event to highlight the Blackburn Hamlet’s Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP). This event is a joint effort between the City of Ottawa’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the BCA and will include representation from community stakeholders\, such as police\, fire\, medical\, and businesses. \nA more detailed review of the night will be provided in the upcoming Banar. Queries should be directed to Don Kelly at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/emergency-preparedness-plan/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T203000
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CREATED:20240120T190312Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Nuclear Family: Growing up in Ottawa at the beginning of the nuclear age \nAuthor Jean Van Loon is a life-long resident of Ottawa. Her poems\, stories and reviews have appeared in literary magazines across the country\, most recently in the Queen’s Quarterly and (forthcoming) The New Quarterly. She is a graduate of Carleton\, Queen’s\, Humber Graduate School of Writing\, and UBC’s MFA program in Creative Writing. \nJean will read from her second poetry collection\, Nuclear Family (McGill-Queen’s 2022)\, winner of the 2023 Ottawa Book Award for fiction. The book’s details of 1940s and 50s Ottawa and the role Canada played in the U.S. nuclear development program may invite discussion of other people’s memories of the time. \nJean presented her first book a few years ago at Discovery Cafe. That book (a finalist in 2019 for the same Ottawa award) was Building on River (Cormorant Books\, 2018). Its evocation of the life and times of J.R. Booth\, greatest of the Ottawa Valley lumber kings\, provoked many audience recollections. \nAdmission is free and refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-5/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T203000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Education\, Society\, and Generative AI \nA number of artificial intelligence (AI) programs came out in the early 2020s that generate images (like Midjourney)\, music\, and text (like ChatGPT). These generative AI programs surprised even long-time AI researchers with what they could do. How do they work? How will they affect education\, creative work for humans\, and society in general? \nOur speaker will be Jim Davies (http://www.jimdavies.org/)\, professor at the Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University in Ottawa\, Ontario. He is the author of Imagination: The Science of Your Mind’s Greatest Power and Riveted: The Science of Why Jokes Make us Laugh\, Movies Make us Cry\, and Religion Makes us Feel One with the Universe\, and Being the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are: The Science of a Better You. He co-hosts (with Dr. Kim Hellemans) the award-winning podcast Minding the Brain. Director of the Science of Imagination Laboratory\, he explores processes of visualization in humans and machines and specializes in artificial intelligence\, analogy\, problem-solving\, and the psychology of art\, religion\, and creativity. \nIn his spare time\, he is a published poet\, game designer\, and fiction writer\, an internationally-produced playwright\, and a professional artist and calligrapher. His sister is novelist JD Spero.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-4/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Seniors":MAILTO:seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
CREATED:20230629T140343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T164837Z
UID:10000166-1701505800-1701516600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Santa's Pancake Breakfast 2023
DESCRIPTION:Coming up on December the 2nd\, 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-2023/
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:20231123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
CREATED:20230820T000505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T152958Z
UID:10000173-1700766000-1700771400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Detecting Fraud: A behind-the-scenes look \nSpeaker: Robin Grosset\, Chief Technology Officer\, Mindbridge \nTechnology is advancing at a staggering pace. Fraudsters view each new advancement as an opportunity to exploit weaknesses in systems and are using increasingly sophisticated approaches to wreak havoc on organizations and individuals. In this session\, Mr. Grosset will discuss how Ottawa-based Mindbridge\, a well-respected and fast-growing financial fraud detection company\, is helping companies find fraudulent activity and mitigate risk.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-3/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Seniors":MAILTO:seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
CREATED:20230629T140558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T140558Z
UID:10000167-1700301600-1700321400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:The BCA’s Holiday 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 a local charity.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/holiday-market/
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:20231028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
CREATED:20230929T165752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T165752Z
UID:10000177-1698501600-1698508800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Horrifying Halloween Costume Party for Blackburn Youth
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn youth aged 9 -13 are invited to a Horrifying Halloween Costume Party that will be held outside the Blackburn Community Hall on Saturday October 28th from 2 – 4 pm. 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\, ghoulish games\, unsettling prizes and strange refreshments. Kindly RSVP by October 25th\, if you dare\, to  youth@blackburnhamlet.ca
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/horrifying-halloween-costume-party-for-blackburn-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:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
CREATED:20230820T000325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T153007Z
UID:10000172-1698346800-1698352200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next Discovery Café lecture: “Tales from a Research Laboratory”. \nDr. John ApSimon — retired Professor of Chemistry at Carleton University\, Blackburn Hamlet resident and Discovery Café founder – began his research career in the study of the chemistry of natural products at the University of Liverpool in the 1950’s. Coming to Canada on a research fellowship to NRC\, he then joined Carleton in 1962. His impressive career spans over 40 years in several domains\, each of which has a fascinating story. \nIn this session\, Dr. ApSimon will recount the reasons for pursuing his research pathways and describe his findings and experiences. He promises no chemical graphics will be shown! \nAdmission is free and refreshments will be served. \nLooking forward to seeing you on October 26! \nQuestions? Please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-2/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Seniors":MAILTO:seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
CREATED:20230820T000207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T153017Z
UID:10000171-1695927600-1695933000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Chemicals: The Good\, the Bad and the Ugly \nSpeaker: Dr. Robert (Bob) Burk\, Professor of Chemistry\, Carleton University \nBob Burk is a Chemistry Professor at Carleton University where has taught at all levels for over 30 years. He is particularly interested in getting younger students interested in chemistry\, and in educating non-chemists about the ins and outs of chemistry as it affects people and the environment. \nThis presentation is for everyone\, whether you have a background in science or not. \nAdmission is free and refreshments will be served. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Seniors":MAILTO:seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T223000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
CREATED:20230906T232248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T232328Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230811T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230811T223000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230709T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T230000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103341
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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