Community Messages

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!

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

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!

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about death and mourning in the Victorian era. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House, draped in mourning, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death, and the practical arrangements which had to be made. Tickets include light refreshments.

Giant Community Garage Sale - Sat Oct 18, 2025 8:30 - 1:00 pm

Come find a treasure, and enjoy a delicious Ukrainian lunch!  For more information, contact Stephen Pichocki 905-730-0354

Join us at the Burlington Centre parking area (corner of Guelph Line & Fairview) for another impactful event, hosted with Tech Genius Burlington Inc!

Drop off your electronics, small appliances, and other unique waste items. See the full accepted items list below.

Electronics & Appliances Accepted:
- Consumer Electronics (gaming systems, cameras, headphones, remotes, etc.)
- Computers & Accessories (desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors, parts, peripherals)
- Phones & Communication Devices (cell phones, smartphones, desk phones, networking gear)
- Printers & Office Equipment (printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, ink/toner)
- Home Entertainment (TVs, speakers, stereos, streaming devices)
- Small Appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, blenders, vacuums, grooming devices)
- Household Gadgets (alarm clocks, smart home devices, thermostats, baby monitors, electronic toys)
- Miscellaneous Electronics (chargers, cords, power bars, batteries, software)

If it plugs in, charges, or runs on batteries, we can likely accept it (except large appliances like fridges, stoves, washers, or dryers).

Battery Drop-Off: Please tape 9-volt, lithium, rechargeable, and button cell batteries. Damaged or leaking batteries cannot be accepted.

Gold & Silver Collection: We’re also collecting gold and silver for recycling through our partners at Minty’s Gold & Silver in Burlington with 100% of proceeds going towards our charity. Drop-offs can be made at our collection area.

BONUS: Check your smoke alarms — drop off alarms older than 10 years and receive a new one (while supplies last).
Terracycle Zero Waste bins onsite for candy wrappers, Brita filters, reusable plastics, PPE, and ChopValue wooden chopsticks.
Burlington Fire Department will share fire safety tips for Lithium-ion batteries.

Inside Activities (10:30 AM – 3:30 PM):
Explore our Plastic Pollution Action Hub, brought to you with Reconnect Burlington!
Families can enjoy games and hands-on activities, while adults and youth can learn easy swaps and write letters to companies and elected officials to reduce plastic waste.

As a registered charity, Burlington Green gratefully welcomes a $5 donation to help keep programs running. Learn more about the event here: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/zero-waste-events/

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

On October 18th please join us for a night of great music with the well-known Freedom Train band including line dancing with Tammy Wyatt and a silent auction with local business gift products and experiences. The Burlington Ubuntu Grandwomen a local fundraising group affiilated with the Stephen Lewis Foundation . ( www.thebug.ca) Since 2003 grandmothers' groups across Canada have been raising funds for African grandmothers and their grandchidren orphaned by HIV & AIDS. 90% of funds raised by Canadian grandmothers' groups is sent by the Stephen Lewis Foundation to grassroots grandmothers'organizations in sub-Saharan Africa/ Empowering African grandmothers and their grandchildren to establish safe healthy and educated lives contributes to them and our world remaining safe from HIV/AIDS.

To help support this humanitarian event held at the Burlington Legion , 828 Legion Road  on October 18th, TICKETS can be purchased by contacting judiscetta@gmail.com or lesley.jefferies@hotmail.ca  Tickets $35.00 

Silent Auction, Snacks, Door Prizes & Cash Bar    Doors Open at 7:00 pm       Freedom Train show 9:00 pm

• We are absolutely thrilled to invite you back to our much-anticipated 5th Annual Fashion Show, REFLECTIONS! We have been working hard to put together a truly unforgettable afternoon with Fun, Food & Fashion, and we cannot wait to share it with you. 

  This year, REFLECTIONS will showcase the very latest and most exciting trends from two incredible brands: Cabi and Makflower. 

  You will have the opportunity to see their newest collections brought to life on the runway.  

  Our Vendor Trunk Show-doors open at 12 noon.

• This premier fundraising event features a multi-course lunch, raffle, door prizes, starts at 1 pm - 4 pm.

• It’s an afternoon of fun, food and fashion.

• For tickets: https://fs11.formsite.com/SJUCC/fashion/index

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

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!

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

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!

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Ireland House Museum, in partnership with Halton Environmental Network, is pleased to offer a Heritage Garden Speaker Series. Admission is free. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Please email museuminfo@burlington.ca if you need to cancel.

September 25 | Container Gardening
Use it to keep your space green throughout the fall and winter seasons.

October 9 & 23 | Putting Your Garden to Bed
Set yourself up for spring gardening success!

November 13 | Food Mindfulness
Eat seasonally, and sustainably.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about death and mourning in the Victorian era. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House, draped in mourning, as you hear about the beliefs and superstitions associated with death, and the practical arrangements which had to be made. Tickets include light refreshments.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

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!

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

Celebrate Halloween with Oakville Historical Society Ghost Walks through Old Oakville. Join ghost characters from the 1800s for family friendly fun and learning about Oakville's history, followed by light refreshments and discussions.

Ghost Walks run daily at 6:30 and 8:00pm excluding Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. See our website for full details.

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!

Join us for a transformative event tailored to non-profit leaders in arts, culture, heritage, recreation and sports. Explore strategies, build connections, and gain insights to boost your impact. Dive into topics like Empowering Communities, IT & Cyber Security, Ethics & Advocacy, Fundraising, and Volunteer Engagement.
 

The event will kick-off with keynote speaker Troy D. Glover, Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies with the University of Waterloo sharing information and research on how community sport and cultural activities help reduce loneliness and build inclusivity and belonging in our communities.  The morning continues with Chris Chandler of Viper Basketball sharing the Viper Basketball story and how he went from player to coach to building community through sport.  The afternoon offers a variety of education sessions to choose from, including Fundraising Essential for Volunteer Managers with Sammy Feilchenfeld, CVA of Volunteer Toronto, Sport Aurora sharing the journey to creating a sports alliance in partnership with their local municipality, and Heather Kaufmann and Heather Johnson's presentation, Encouraging Volunteer Engagement: Planning, Position Descriptions, and Postings.
 

The event will also include Building Community Relationships panel discussion featuring Don Pangman of ArtHouse Halton, Rishia Burke, Executive Director, Community Development Halton, Molly McCoubrey, Staff Lead for the Milton Community Fund, and Heather Kaufmann, Supervisor, Community Development Supervisor, Recreation and Sport with the Town of Halton Hills.  This panel will hare information on ways to build relationships to improve community connections and financial support with a focus on sport, arts and culture, and environmental organizations.
 

All attendees will be provided with lunch and light refreshments throughout the day.  
 

Early Bird registration is now open at https://www.cdhalton.ca/event-details/the-halton-non-profit-congress

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!

Ireland House Museum, in partnership with Halton Environmental Network, is pleased to offer a Heritage Garden Speaker Series. Admission is free. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Please email museuminfo@burlington.ca if you need to cancel.

September 25 | Container Gardening
Use it to keep your space green throughout the fall and winter seasons.

October 9 & 23 | Putting Your Garden to Bed
Set yourself up for spring gardening success!

November 13 | Food Mindfulness
Eat seasonally, and sustainably.