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Laughing Heals: A Night of Comedy in Support of Men’s Mental Health

Burlington – Capillary Wave Community, a local non-profit charity dedicated to supporting men’s mental health, is proud to present Laughing Heals, a one-of-a-kind comedy fundraiser featuring three of the area’s top comedians. The event will take place on Tuesday September 16th at the Blk Swan on Brant St. promising an evening filled with laughter, connection, and purpose.

Men’s mental health is an issue that touches families and communities everywhere, yet it often goes unspoken. Laughing Heals was created to shine a light on this important topic while offering a fun, uplifting experience for all.

“Laughter has always been a bridge between people—it breaks down walls, relieves stress, and reminds us that we’re not alone,” said Nelson Borges, founder of Capillary Wave Community. “This event isn’t just about raising money, it’s about raising awareness and creating hope.”

The night will feature:

• Three Local Comedians bringing their best sets to the stage
  
   
• Silent Auction & Prizes with proceeds supporting Capillary Wave Community programs
  
   
• Community Connection with opportunities to learn more about men’s mental health initiatives
  
   

All proceeds will go directly toward supporting Capillary Wave Community’s mission of providing peer-led support groups, awareness campaigns, and resources for men navigating mental health challenges.

The Volunteer Halton Youth Engagement Research Team is doing research to understand the facilitators and barriers to volunteerism and civic engagement among youth aged 14 to 24 in the City of Burlington.

Led by a team of 10 youth, the Youth Engagement Research Team wants to know more about what young people are looking for in terms of volunteering and what might get in the way of a positive volunteering experience. We are collecting feedback from the youth that live and/or attend school in Burlington because we believe that their voices should be heard in matters that pertain to them, and that includes volunteering and community service! 

As of August 22 we are at 350 surveys!  

PLEASE HELP US REACH AS MANY YOUTH AS POSSIBLE BY SHARING THIS EMAIL AND/OR THE SURVEY LINK WITH

YOUTH IN YOUR NETWORKS.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey closes September 21, 2025

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR227Z7 to complete the survey.

Laughing Heals: A Night of Comedy in Support of Men’s Mental Health

Burlington – Capillary Wave Community, a local non-profit charity dedicated to supporting men’s mental health, is proud to present Laughing Heals, a one-of-a-kind comedy fundraiser featuring three of the area’s top comedians. The event will take place on Tuesday September 16th at the Blk Swan on Brant St. promising an evening filled with laughter, connection, and purpose.

Men’s mental health is an issue that touches families and communities everywhere, yet it often goes unspoken. Laughing Heals was created to shine a light on this important topic while offering a fun, uplifting experience for all.

“Laughter has always been a bridge between people—it breaks down walls, relieves stress, and reminds us that we’re not alone,” said Nelson Borges, founder of Capillary Wave Community. “This event isn’t just about raising money, it’s about raising awareness and creating hope.”

The night will feature:

• Three Local Comedians bringing their best sets to the stage
  
   
• Silent Auction & Prizes with proceeds supporting Capillary Wave Community programs
  
   
• Community Connection with opportunities to learn more about men’s mental health initiatives
  
   

All proceeds will go directly toward supporting Capillary Wave Community’s mission of providing peer-led support groups, awareness campaigns, and resources for men navigating mental health challenges.

The Volunteer Halton Youth Engagement Research Team is doing research to understand the facilitators and barriers to volunteerism and civic engagement among youth aged 14 to 24 in the City of Burlington.

Led by a team of 10 youth, the Youth Engagement Research Team wants to know more about what young people are looking for in terms of volunteering and what might get in the way of a positive volunteering experience. We are collecting feedback from the youth that live and/or attend school in Burlington because we believe that their voices should be heard in matters that pertain to them, and that includes volunteering and community service! 

As of August 22 we are at 350 surveys!  

PLEASE HELP US REACH AS MANY YOUTH AS POSSIBLE BY SHARING THIS EMAIL AND/OR THE SURVEY LINK WITH

YOUTH IN YOUR NETWORKS.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey closes September 21, 2025

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR227Z7 to complete the survey.

Location: Coronation Park - 1426 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville

Time: Registration: 9:00 a.m. | Start: 10:00 a.m.

Distances: 2km, 5km, 10km

Join us for the Oakville Terry Fox Run at Coronation Park! Start a team, bring your friends and family, and help raise funds for cancer research. Not a marathoner? No problem! Walk, run, ride or skate. Bring your dog, your cat, or just your determination. Do the Terry Fox Run your way.

Don't forget to bring a refillable water bottle. Let’s keep this a low-waste event!

Register today with the link below and make a difference, one step at a time. Together let's finish it.

https://run.terryfox.ca/92842 

Laughing Heals: A Night of Comedy in Support of Men’s Mental Health

Burlington – Capillary Wave Community, a local non-profit charity dedicated to supporting men’s mental health, is proud to present Laughing Heals, a one-of-a-kind comedy fundraiser featuring three of the area’s top comedians. The event will take place on Tuesday September 16th at the Blk Swan on Brant St. promising an evening filled with laughter, connection, and purpose.

Men’s mental health is an issue that touches families and communities everywhere, yet it often goes unspoken. Laughing Heals was created to shine a light on this important topic while offering a fun, uplifting experience for all.

“Laughter has always been a bridge between people—it breaks down walls, relieves stress, and reminds us that we’re not alone,” said Nelson Borges, founder of Capillary Wave Community. “This event isn’t just about raising money, it’s about raising awareness and creating hope.”

The night will feature:

• Three Local Comedians bringing their best sets to the stage
  
   
• Silent Auction & Prizes with proceeds supporting Capillary Wave Community programs
  
   
• Community Connection with opportunities to learn more about men’s mental health initiatives
  
   

All proceeds will go directly toward supporting Capillary Wave Community’s mission of providing peer-led support groups, awareness campaigns, and resources for men navigating mental health challenges.

The Volunteer Halton Youth Engagement Research Team is doing research to understand the facilitators and barriers to volunteerism and civic engagement among youth aged 14 to 24 in the City of Burlington.

Led by a team of 10 youth, the Youth Engagement Research Team wants to know more about what young people are looking for in terms of volunteering and what might get in the way of a positive volunteering experience. We are collecting feedback from the youth that live and/or attend school in Burlington because we believe that their voices should be heard in matters that pertain to them, and that includes volunteering and community service! 

As of August 22 we are at 350 surveys!  

PLEASE HELP US REACH AS MANY YOUTH AS POSSIBLE BY SHARING THIS EMAIL AND/OR THE SURVEY LINK WITH

YOUTH IN YOUR NETWORKS.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey closes September 21, 2025

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR227Z7 to complete the survey.

Laughing Heals: A Night of Comedy in Support of Men’s Mental Health

Burlington – Capillary Wave Community, a local non-profit charity dedicated to supporting men’s mental health, is proud to present Laughing Heals, a one-of-a-kind comedy fundraiser featuring three of the area’s top comedians. The event will take place on Tuesday September 16th at the Blk Swan on Brant St. promising an evening filled with laughter, connection, and purpose.

Men’s mental health is an issue that touches families and communities everywhere, yet it often goes unspoken. Laughing Heals was created to shine a light on this important topic while offering a fun, uplifting experience for all.

“Laughter has always been a bridge between people—it breaks down walls, relieves stress, and reminds us that we’re not alone,” said Nelson Borges, founder of Capillary Wave Community. “This event isn’t just about raising money, it’s about raising awareness and creating hope.”

The night will feature:

• Three Local Comedians bringing their best sets to the stage
  
   
• Silent Auction & Prizes with proceeds supporting Capillary Wave Community programs
  
   
• Community Connection with opportunities to learn more about men’s mental health initiatives
  
   

All proceeds will go directly toward supporting Capillary Wave Community’s mission of providing peer-led support groups, awareness campaigns, and resources for men navigating mental health challenges.

The Volunteer Halton Youth Engagement Research Team is doing research to understand the facilitators and barriers to volunteerism and civic engagement among youth aged 14 to 24 in the City of Burlington.

Led by a team of 10 youth, the Youth Engagement Research Team wants to know more about what young people are looking for in terms of volunteering and what might get in the way of a positive volunteering experience. We are collecting feedback from the youth that live and/or attend school in Burlington because we believe that their voices should be heard in matters that pertain to them, and that includes volunteering and community service! 

As of August 22 we are at 350 surveys!  

PLEASE HELP US REACH AS MANY YOUTH AS POSSIBLE BY SHARING THIS EMAIL AND/OR THE SURVEY LINK WITH

YOUTH IN YOUR NETWORKS.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey closes September 21, 2025

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR227Z7 to complete the survey.

As summer temps continue to soar, things are also heating up at Theatre Burlington, with rehearsals underway for our first production of the 2025-26 season and the launch of a new website.

“The Birds and the Bees” by Mark Crawford tells the story of newly divorced Sarah who moves in with her mother, Gail.  But Gail has other things on her mind; why do her honeybees keep dying, what’s the deal with her flirtatious neighbour Earl, and what’s the secret the idealistic Masters student Ben is hiding.  

This comedy examines all types of relationships and will leave your heart feeling full.

Directed by Francesca Brugnano and produced by Michelle Spanik, “The Birds and the Bees” is the first production of our all-Canadian playbill.  The show runs from October 17 to November 1st.

The cast includes Julie Donoahue as Gail, Raymond Beauchemin as Earl, Heather Nutt as Sarah and Jeff Nguyen as Ben.  Collectively this group of actors has almost 40 years of experience, but it’s their first time on stage with Theatre Burlington.

Meantime, as rehearsals continue, techies have been working behind the scenes prepping our new and improved website.

It’s much easier to navigate, with more pictures and graphics, lots of information about the upcoming season, how to order tickets, and ways to become a member of the Theatre Burlington family. 

Season tickets are always available, and this year there are a number of options to choose from.  The box office will open for individual ticket sales today (August 5th).  Please check out our new website at theatreburlington.on.ca  or call the box office at 905-639-7700.

The Theatre Burlington Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.

Draw EVERY TUESDAY at the Black Bull  5:00 - 8:00 pm  

Come on down, soak in the atmosphere, and maybe, you'll be the lucky one shouting "ACE!"

Don't miss out on the fun and Good Luck!

EmploymentWorks is a proven program that offers employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on or simulated work experiences to autistics and persons with learning differences. The program is designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, and who are willing to develop and practice the skills necessary to prepare for, find and keep a job.

The program is run at TechPlace in Burlington on Tuesday's from 930am - 3pm. Please visit Sperocanada.ca /employmentworks to learn more and fill out our contact form. A team member will be in touch to start the intake process!

The Volunteer Halton Youth Engagement Research Team is doing research to understand the facilitators and barriers to volunteerism and civic engagement among youth aged 14 to 24 in the City of Burlington.

Led by a team of 10 youth, the Youth Engagement Research Team wants to know more about what young people are looking for in terms of volunteering and what might get in the way of a positive volunteering experience. We are collecting feedback from the youth that live and/or attend school in Burlington because we believe that their voices should be heard in matters that pertain to them, and that includes volunteering and community service! 

As of August 22 we are at 350 surveys!  

PLEASE HELP US REACH AS MANY YOUTH AS POSSIBLE BY SHARING THIS EMAIL AND/OR THE SURVEY LINK WITH

YOUTH IN YOUR NETWORKS.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey closes September 21, 2025

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR227Z7 to complete the survey.

The Volunteer Halton Youth Engagement Research Team is doing research to understand the facilitators and barriers to volunteerism and civic engagement among youth aged 14 to 24 in the City of Burlington.

Led by a team of 10 youth, the Youth Engagement Research Team wants to know more about what young people are looking for in terms of volunteering and what might get in the way of a positive volunteering experience. We are collecting feedback from the youth that live and/or attend school in Burlington because we believe that their voices should be heard in matters that pertain to them, and that includes volunteering and community service! 

As of August 22 we are at 350 surveys!  

PLEASE HELP US REACH AS MANY YOUTH AS POSSIBLE BY SHARING THIS EMAIL AND/OR THE SURVEY LINK WITH

YOUTH IN YOUR NETWORKS.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey closes September 21, 2025

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR227Z7 to complete the survey.

The Volunteer Halton Youth Engagement Research Team is doing research to understand the facilitators and barriers to volunteerism and civic engagement among youth aged 14 to 24 in the City of Burlington.

Led by a team of 10 youth, the Youth Engagement Research Team wants to know more about what young people are looking for in terms of volunteering and what might get in the way of a positive volunteering experience. We are collecting feedback from the youth that live and/or attend school in Burlington because we believe that their voices should be heard in matters that pertain to them, and that includes volunteering and community service! 

As of August 22 we are at 350 surveys!  

PLEASE HELP US REACH AS MANY YOUTH AS POSSIBLE BY SHARING THIS EMAIL AND/OR THE SURVEY LINK WITH

YOUTH IN YOUR NETWORKS.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey closes September 21, 2025

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR227Z7 to complete the survey.

The Volunteer Halton Youth Engagement Research Team is doing research to understand the facilitators and barriers to volunteerism and civic engagement among youth aged 14 to 24 in the City of Burlington.

Led by a team of 10 youth, the Youth Engagement Research Team wants to know more about what young people are looking for in terms of volunteering and what might get in the way of a positive volunteering experience. We are collecting feedback from the youth that live and/or attend school in Burlington because we believe that their voices should be heard in matters that pertain to them, and that includes volunteering and community service! 

As of August 22 we are at 350 surveys!  

PLEASE HELP US REACH AS MANY YOUTH AS POSSIBLE BY SHARING THIS EMAIL AND/OR THE SURVEY LINK WITH

YOUTH IN YOUR NETWORKS.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey closes September 21, 2025

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR227Z7 to complete the survey.

The City of Burlington is thrilled to invite residents to the grand opening celebration of the newly built Skyway Community Centre and Park on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 129 Kenwood Ave.

Opening Day Highlights:

• 1 p.m. – Opening ceremony and remarks
• 1:30 p.m. – Nexxice synchronized skating performance
• 2 p.m. – Sledge hockey demo and free public skating (until 4 p.m.)
• 2:30 p.m. - Ceremonial first puck drop and photo
• All afternoon – Burlington Teen Tour Band (BTTB) performance, free BBQ (while supplies last) presented by the BTTB Boosters, program showcases, crafts, marketplace, scavenger hunt and more

All are welcome. Come explore, skate, play, and celebrate! For more information on the Skyway Community Centre and Park, visit Burlington.ca/Skyway. 

Still Life The Radio Play by Eric Alexandre adapted from the novel by Louise Penny

Three Pines is a tiny Quebec village, not found on any map. But, its inhabitants have a flourishing cultural life. That is until the day when one of them is found dead in the woods. Chief Inspector Armande Gamache and his team from the Sûreté du Québec investigate as we learn more about the townspeople one of whom is quite possibly a murderer!

For $20 (seniors) or $25 (regular), you will be immersed in a wonderful mystery by celebrated Canadian author, Louise Penny. Read in dramatic fashion by seasoned actors from Act of Faith Productions of Oakville, this special benefit performance is directed by Burlington's own Bev Mattson, and produced by Act of Faith's Kathy and Vince Carlin.  

Tickets: www.westplains.ca/events   

There will be a trivia contest hosted by Canadian writer and broadcaster, Kevin Sylvester, with prizes donated by Burlington's favourite indie bookshop, A Different Drummer.  A book display by A Different Drummer will also be on site!

And, what's better, proceeds from this show will go to Burlington COMPASSION SOCIETY.  Help where it's needed - When it's needed.

Come out and support our local actors and producers, our local bookshop, and our local charity!

What is a radio play?

A. A radio play is as it sounds - a story read in dramatic fashion by actors, complete with sound and musical effects.  A popular form of entertainment pre-television days, radio plays are now gaining popularity on online platforms!

Still Life The Radio Play by Eric Alexandre adapted from the novel by Louise Penny

Three Pines is a tiny Quebec village, not found on any map. But, its inhabitants have a flourishing cultural life. That is until the day when one of them is found dead in the woods. Chief Inspector Armande Gamache and his team from the Sûreté du Québec investigate as we learn more about the townspeople one of whom is quite possibly a murderer!

For $20 (seniors) or $25 (regular), you will be immersed in a wonderful mystery by celebrated Canadian author, Louise Penny. Read in dramatic fashion by seasoned actors from Act of Faith Productions of Oakville, this special benefit performance is directed by Burlington's own Bev Mattson, and produced by Act of Faith's Kathy and Vince Carlin.  

Tickets: www.westplains.ca/events   

There will be a trivia contest hosted by Canadian writer and broadcaster, Kevin Sylvester, with prizes donated by Burlington's favourite indie bookshop, A Different Drummer.  A book display by A Different Drummer will also be on site!

And, what's better, proceeds from this show will go to Burlington COMPASSION SOCIETY.  Help where it's needed - When it's needed.

Come out and support our local actors and producers, our local bookshop, and our local charity!

What is a radio play?

A. A radio play is as it sounds - a story read in dramatic fashion by actors, complete with sound and musical effects.  A popular form of entertainment pre-television days, radio plays are now gaining popularity on online platforms!

The Volunteer Halton Youth Engagement Research Team is doing research to understand the facilitators and barriers to volunteerism and civic engagement among youth aged 14 to 24 in the City of Burlington.

Led by a team of 10 youth, the Youth Engagement Research Team wants to know more about what young people are looking for in terms of volunteering and what might get in the way of a positive volunteering experience. We are collecting feedback from the youth that live and/or attend school in Burlington because we believe that their voices should be heard in matters that pertain to them, and that includes volunteering and community service! 

As of August 22 we are at 350 surveys!  

PLEASE HELP US REACH AS MANY YOUTH AS POSSIBLE BY SHARING THIS EMAIL AND/OR THE SURVEY LINK WITH

YOUTH IN YOUR NETWORKS.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey closes September 21, 2025

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR227Z7 to complete the survey.

Please join us for a special presentation by one of our Ubunutu Grandwomen. Judi Scetta will share stories and reflections from her recent journey to South Africa and Eswanti. Come and hear about the powerful connections, the resilience of the women she met and the inspiring ways the Grandmothers Campaign is uplifting communities and strengthening the bonds of solidarity. 

RSVP: ubuntugrandwomen@gmail.com

Donations are Welcome  ALL proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation 

This concert is featuring one of Canadas best jazz vocalists Fait Amour. Faith is mostly known for her delivery of Ella songs but she is just as much a master in singing Sara Vaughn songs. The fact that she was invited for a five months tour in China was a clear sign of recognition of her talent. There is no better proof that they loved her is that the engager extended her stay for an other three months. 
On September 21, her star studded band will be a perfect complement to her singing.

As summer temps continue to soar, things are also heating up at Theatre Burlington, with rehearsals underway for our first production of the 2025-26 season and the launch of a new website.

“The Birds and the Bees” by Mark Crawford tells the story of newly divorced Sarah who moves in with her mother, Gail.  But Gail has other things on her mind; why do her honeybees keep dying, what’s the deal with her flirtatious neighbour Earl, and what’s the secret the idealistic Masters student Ben is hiding.  

This comedy examines all types of relationships and will leave your heart feeling full.

Directed by Francesca Brugnano and produced by Michelle Spanik, “The Birds and the Bees” is the first production of our all-Canadian playbill.  The show runs from October 17 to November 1st.

The cast includes Julie Donoahue as Gail, Raymond Beauchemin as Earl, Heather Nutt as Sarah and Jeff Nguyen as Ben.  Collectively this group of actors has almost 40 years of experience, but it’s their first time on stage with Theatre Burlington.

Meantime, as rehearsals continue, techies have been working behind the scenes prepping our new and improved website.

It’s much easier to navigate, with more pictures and graphics, lots of information about the upcoming season, how to order tickets, and ways to become a member of the Theatre Burlington family. 

Season tickets are always available, and this year there are a number of options to choose from.  The box office will open for individual ticket sales today (August 5th).  Please check out our new website at theatreburlington.on.ca  or call the box office at 905-639-7700.

The Theatre Burlington Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.

Draw EVERY TUESDAY at the Black Bull  5:00 - 8:00 pm  

Come on down, soak in the atmosphere, and maybe, you'll be the lucky one shouting "ACE!"

Don't miss out on the fun and Good Luck!

EmploymentWorks is a proven program that offers employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on or simulated work experiences to autistics and persons with learning differences. The program is designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, and who are willing to develop and practice the skills necessary to prepare for, find and keep a job.

The program is run at TechPlace in Burlington on Tuesday's from 930am - 3pm. Please visit Sperocanada.ca /employmentworks to learn more and fill out our contact form. A team member will be in touch to start the intake process!

The Canadian Club of Halton (CCH) is pleased to host Ted Barris speaking on “Battle of Britain – Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour”. Ted is an award-winning journalist, author, and broadcaster. His writing has regularly appeared in the national press, and magazines as diverse as Air Force, esprit de corps and Zoomer. He has also worked as host/contributor for most CBC Radio network programs, NPR in the U.S. and on TV Ontario. He taught journalism at Toronto’s Centennial College for 18 years.

Last fall, just as Ted’s new book Battle of Britain: Canadians in Their Finest Hour became a national bestseller, he was invited to Rideau Hall in Ottawa for his investiture as a Member of the Order of Canada, “for advancing our understanding of Canadian military history as an acclaimed historical author, journalist and broadcaster.”

The Canadian Club of Halton presents a dynamic forum to explore issues that matter most to Canada. It provides a welcoming social environment for inquisitive, influential, and engaged Canadians. The Canadian Club is an opportunity for all who share a keen interest in contemporary Canadian life and who seek context, perspective and a deeper level of understanding. The club promotes Canadian identity by providing notable, knowledgeable and celebrated speakers on a wide variety of subjects. It is a volunteer-driven not-for-profit organization. For more information, please visit www.canadianclubhalton.ca

Tour d'Aldershot 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Annual fundraising community ride to support Next Door Social Space & Kitchen

Bike ride of 10 km, 40km, 80km.

For families, we have a 3km "do it your way" ride/walk/scooter on the Francis Road Bike Path.

The Tour D' Aldershot finishes with a free BBQ for cyclists and volunteers!

80km: check-in at 7:30, depart 8:00 am

Click here for 80km route

40km: check-in 8:45, depart 9:15 am

Click here for 40 km route

10 km Family Ride: check-in 9:30, depart 10:00 am

Click here for 10 km route

PLEASE BE SURE ALL RIDERS ARE WEARING A FITTED BICYCLE HELMET, TIRES ARE PUMPED UP, AND BRAKES ARE WORKING!

SAFETY FIRST!

Shine up your bikes, lube up your chain, lace up your shoes, gather your family & friends, get some sponsors, and come join us for fresh air and fun!

Register Here

Celebrate Culture Days and visit Ireland House Museum for our Heritage Fibre Fest!  Explore the rich world of fibre arts, showcasing techniques and traditions that would have been popular among the Ireland family—and still are today!

The event will feature live demonstrations in the historic house and a market offering a variety of fibre art-related products. There will also be a children’s activity station, where kids can make their own spool knitting and weaving creations. Admission is pay-what-you-may.

The Oakville Historical Society is proud to participate In Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture. Join us to explore interactive demonstrations and learn about the life of early settlers at The Thomas House, built in 1829 as the original home of The Thomas Family, and now furnished and presented as a pioneer home of the 1830 -1840s. 

Join us for some old fashioned Fall fun!

• Homemade baking and preserves
• ”Pioneer Pics” - old time Photo Booth
• Crafts and activities and more! 

TANGLED STRINGS ~ Sunshine Quan, harp, and Django Klumpp, guitar

Tickets $25 in Advance or $30 at the Door / $20 Youth 16y & under / $20 video access for 14 days.

Buy tickets online at westplains.ca/events or visit the church office Tues-Thurs 9-1 pm.

Sunshine Quan returns for her 5th concert at West Plains United Church by persistent request from our audience! This time tangled with long-time collaborator Django Klumpp on guitar, these two last thrilled our audience in 2023!

Sunshine Quan is completing her DMA degree in Harp Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Sunshine is also proficient on Chinese zither (Guzheng), and performs traditional Chinese music and Irish/Celtic music.  She was a featured performer at the Toronto International Harp Festival this summer. Watch Sunshine on YouTube

Django Klumpp was a semi-finalist in the 2024 Louisville Guitar Competition and 2025 Philadelphia Guitar Competition, and a two-time winner of the Mansfield Solo Competition. He has performed throughout North America.  Visit Django Klumpp

Tangled Strings, Music for Harp and Guitar, will feature works by well-known harp composers Alan Hovhaness, Xavier Montsalvatge, Maximo Pujol, and Gary Schocker. 

ALL WELCOME for an exquisite afternoon in our beautiful and accessible sanctuary.

As summer temps continue to soar, things are also heating up at Theatre Burlington, with rehearsals underway for our first production of the 2025-26 season and the launch of a new website.

“The Birds and the Bees” by Mark Crawford tells the story of newly divorced Sarah who moves in with her mother, Gail.  But Gail has other things on her mind; why do her honeybees keep dying, what’s the deal with her flirtatious neighbour Earl, and what’s the secret the idealistic Masters student Ben is hiding.  

This comedy examines all types of relationships and will leave your heart feeling full.

Directed by Francesca Brugnano and produced by Michelle Spanik, “The Birds and the Bees” is the first production of our all-Canadian playbill.  The show runs from October 17 to November 1st.

The cast includes Julie Donoahue as Gail, Raymond Beauchemin as Earl, Heather Nutt as Sarah and Jeff Nguyen as Ben.  Collectively this group of actors has almost 40 years of experience, but it’s their first time on stage with Theatre Burlington.

Meantime, as rehearsals continue, techies have been working behind the scenes prepping our new and improved website.

It’s much easier to navigate, with more pictures and graphics, lots of information about the upcoming season, how to order tickets, and ways to become a member of the Theatre Burlington family. 

Season tickets are always available, and this year there are a number of options to choose from.  The box office will open for individual ticket sales today (August 5th).  Please check out our new website at theatreburlington.on.ca  or call the box office at 905-639-7700.

The Theatre Burlington Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.

Draw EVERY TUESDAY at the Black Bull  5:00 - 8:00 pm  

Come on down, soak in the atmosphere, and maybe, you'll be the lucky one shouting "ACE!"

Don't miss out on the fun and Good Luck!

EmploymentWorks is a proven program that offers employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on or simulated work experiences to autistics and persons with learning differences. The program is designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, and who are willing to develop and practice the skills necessary to prepare for, find and keep a job.

The program is run at TechPlace in Burlington on Tuesday's from 930am - 3pm. Please visit Sperocanada.ca /employmentworks to learn more and fill out our contact form. A team member will be in touch to start the intake process!

Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada's leading children's authors, illustrators, storytellers and musicians.
2 DAYS - 5 STAGES - 50+ AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS
Join us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario.
FREE FAMILY FUN for everyone from tots to teens. Over 100 of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians live and in-person!
Plus meet literary characters, explore the gardens, workshops, theatre, and activities, contests, and more.
For more information visit https://tellingtales.org/
Telling Tales is building a community of readers, writers and storytellers within Canada’s diverse communities. English, French, and Indigenous authors, artists, musicians, and poets engage even the most reluctant reader.

Celebrate the spirit of a bygone era with an elegant night of dining, dancing, and nostalgia! Join us for “An Evening at the Brant Inn” on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 6 PM to 11 PM at the Holiday Inn Burlington Conference Centre. Inspired by the Brant Inn - the legendary lakeside venue of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s - this unforgettable evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course dinner, drinks, live music from Smooth Blend Jazz Quartet, and dance lessons and demonstrations from danceScape. 

This event is a fundraiser for Museums of Burlington, supporting the preservation of local history and the continued development of educational programming. 

Tickets are $125/person ($120/members) and include passed hors d’oeuvres, 3-course dinner, 1 drink ticket, dance lessons, and live musical entertainment. Cash bar available. Charitable donation receipt will be provided for each ticket purchase. 

Thank you to our event partners Holiday Inn Burlington Conference Centre, danceScape, and Smooth Blend Jazz Quartet. 

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Smith’s Funeral Homes. 

Thank you to our sponsors Heritage Place, Stoner & Company Family Law, Thomson-Gordon Group, Hearing Well Matters!, Utter/Morris Insurance Brokers Limited, and The Dan Lawrie Family Foundation. 

Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada's leading children's authors, illustrators, storytellers and musicians.
2 DAYS - 5 STAGES - 50+ AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS
Join us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario.
FREE FAMILY FUN for everyone from tots to teens. Over 100 of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians live and in-person!
Plus meet literary characters, explore the gardens, workshops, theatre, and activities, contests, and more.
For more information visit https://tellingtales.org/
Telling Tales is building a community of readers, writers and storytellers within Canada’s diverse communities. English, French, and Indigenous authors, artists, musicians, and poets engage even the most reluctant reader.

As summer temps continue to soar, things are also heating up at Theatre Burlington, with rehearsals underway for our first production of the 2025-26 season and the launch of a new website.

“The Birds and the Bees” by Mark Crawford tells the story of newly divorced Sarah who moves in with her mother, Gail.  But Gail has other things on her mind; why do her honeybees keep dying, what’s the deal with her flirtatious neighbour Earl, and what’s the secret the idealistic Masters student Ben is hiding.  

This comedy examines all types of relationships and will leave your heart feeling full.

Directed by Francesca Brugnano and produced by Michelle Spanik, “The Birds and the Bees” is the first production of our all-Canadian playbill.  The show runs from October 17 to November 1st.

The cast includes Julie Donoahue as Gail, Raymond Beauchemin as Earl, Heather Nutt as Sarah and Jeff Nguyen as Ben.  Collectively this group of actors has almost 40 years of experience, but it’s their first time on stage with Theatre Burlington.

Meantime, as rehearsals continue, techies have been working behind the scenes prepping our new and improved website.

It’s much easier to navigate, with more pictures and graphics, lots of information about the upcoming season, how to order tickets, and ways to become a member of the Theatre Burlington family. 

Season tickets are always available, and this year there are a number of options to choose from.  The box office will open for individual ticket sales today (August 5th).  Please check out our new website at theatreburlington.on.ca  or call the box office at 905-639-7700.

The Theatre Burlington Drama Centre is located on Teen Tour Way, behind the Central Park bandshell and beside Central Library.

Draw EVERY TUESDAY at the Black Bull  5:00 - 8:00 pm  

Come on down, soak in the atmosphere, and maybe, you'll be the lucky one shouting "ACE!"

Don't miss out on the fun and Good Luck!

Each October, the Home Hospice Association hosts the Moonlit Memory Walk to raise funds to ensure compassionate care reaches people in the most vulnerable moments of life and loss. There are over 500 people who receive direct care through their programs, and thousands who engage with their education, grief support, and end-of-life initiatives. The Moonlit Memory Walk directly engages up to 200 participants and reaches an online audience of over 10,000. This year, funds raised will directly support: The H.O.P.E. Mobile Hospice, bringing dignity and care to those living and dying on the streets; The Bello Project, ensuring pets are cared for when their person is dying; New initiatives supporting adults with developmental disabilities at end of life, creating models of care in group home settings.

The Home Hospice Association is a Canadian registered charity with local teams in communities across Canada, working to ensure no one dies alone or unseen. They bring compassionate end-of-life care to individuals and families, regardless of their diagnosis, age, or housing status; including people living on the street, families grieving infant loss, and individuals navigating death without support, as well as caregivers in crisis, and adults with developmental disabilities in group homes. They are a Canadian leader in end-of-life education, outreach, and equity, training and mobilizing Death Doulas and volunteers to bring compassionate care directly into communities.

EmploymentWorks is a proven program that offers employment preparedness training and support, combined with job sampling and hands-on or simulated work experiences to autistics and persons with learning differences. The program is designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, and who are willing to develop and practice the skills necessary to prepare for, find and keep a job.

The program is run at TechPlace in Burlington on Tuesday's from 930am - 3pm. Please visit Sperocanada.ca /employmentworks to learn more and fill out our contact form. A team member will be in touch to start the intake process!