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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.

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.

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.

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.

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!