Hosted by The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH)

Monday, February 6, 6:00-8:00pm at the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts.

This year’s event includes a keynote speech by Diana Cooper-Clarke, who will review the fascinating
history of Jamaica’s important role in sheltering Jews during WW2, as well as musical performances by
Arlene Duncan, Miriam Lee and the Oakville Choral Society, and the CCAH Steel Band! Gimaa (Chief)
Stacey LaForme of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is among our presenters. Prior to the show
there will be a 30-minute reception featuring the sounds of the CCAH Steel Band. Don’t miss this great
opportunity to connect with your community and enjoy free Caribbean finger foods and refreshments.
Local Black artists will also be onsite to discuss the sampling of their February art exhibits.

The theme this year is “Connecting Communities” as it represents our close connections to community
organizations in Halton that we have partnered with for February and beyond.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased through the OCPA Box Office: Black History Month Kickoff
(oakvillecentre.ca)

Residents bring broken household items.  Our volunteers help fix them.

Next event is Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 from 10am-2pm at

St. Christopher's Church

Sat. Feb. 11 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Menu includes Mandarin Orange Chicken, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Tickets are $18.00. Take-out only at a designated time. Order by Wed. Feb. 8th by calling 613-283-2318 

Includes meat or veggie sauce, salad, garlic bread, pie and tea/coffee

$14 per person

$20 for family of 4

February 14, 2023 – 7p.m. Lambton Branch, Ontario Ancestors Meeting

Speaker: Donna Bjore- “My 2022 Irish Palatine Trip-Never Give Up the Search”.

ON-LINE ONLY.  Register for Zoom Meeting at lambton.ogs.on.ca

Meetings are free and open to the public – all welcome.

For more information email lambton@ogs.on.ca

The Fogolar Furlan Women’s Association (FFWA) is hosting An Evening with the Queens in celebration of International Women’s Day.

This event is being held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Fogolar Furlan. Join us at 5:30 pm to shop our local vendors and get your raffle tickets early! Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. A musical performance starts at 8:30 pm and includes the following performers: Koko Starr, Zsa Zsa, Phoenix Black, Nicki Nastasia, Dulce, Amanda Villa, & Edie Violet. This is an all ages show (parental discretion advised) and will end around 10:30 pm. Tickets are $65 per person (children's tickets are $35) and include dinner and the show.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-the-queens-tickets-521300292207) or by calling the Fogolar Furlan at 519-966-2230.

Proceeds benefit the Second Chance Ministry.