Community Messages

Cameos have been around for thousands of years and there is a lot more than meets the eye when looking at them, from the different materials from which they are crafted, through their uses and the diverse subject matter they depict, to how styles have evolved over the years.

The Oakville Historical Society is pleased to our Speakers' Night Series: free, in person, drop in  events with speakers presenting on a wide range of topics.
Events are held at the Coach House located on the Erchless Estate in historic downtown Oakville.
Please plan to arrive by 7:15pm. Parking is limited.

Join us on Tuesday May 28 at the Central Branch of Oakville Public Library from 10am - 1pm.

Hear from speakers about programs and services offered in Halton, visit our information tables, and meet new people.

Learn about Connection in Action, an information and referral hub for adults aged 55+. Learn about the value of social connections and the impacts of isolation and loneliness.

Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. 

Contact us to register: 

(365) 999-2948

Hello@ConnectionInAction

www.ConnectionInAction.ca

https://connectioninaction.ca/may-28-registration-form/

Join us on Tuesday May 28 at the Central Branch of Oakville Public Library from 10am - 1pm.  

Hear from speakers about programs and services offered in Halton,  visit our information tables,  and meet new people.  

Learn about Connection in Action, an information and referral hub for adults aged 55+.  Learn about the value of social connections and the impacts of isolation and loneliness.  

Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.    

Contact us to register:  

(365) 999-2948

Hello@ConnectionInAction

www.ConnectionInAction.ca https://connectioninaction.ca/may-28-registration-form/

What does success look like in your volunteer program?

Join us for a transformative session where you'll discover the power of key metrics in shaping a successful volunteer program. This workshop, led by Erin Spink, MA, will explore how data can enhance the volunteer experience, bolster your support base, and elevate the recognition of your leadership efforts.

Key Benefits of Attending:

• Enhance Volunteer Engagement: Learn to leverage data to improve the volunteer experience effectively.
• Build Your Support Case: Gain insights on using metrics to strengthen your advocacy and funding efforts.
• Elevate Program Recognition: Increase visibility and appreciation for the critical work you do through strategic data utilization.

About the Presenter: Erin Spink, MA
Erin Spink, MA, stands at the forefront of volunteer engagement with over twenty years of international recognition as an esteemed speaker and writer. Her pioneering academic research has quantified the concept of volunteer engagement for the first time, setting a new benchmark in the field.

Professional Contributions:

Innovative Research: Erin's ground-breaking study has become a cornerstone in understanding and measuring volunteer engagement effectively.
Educational Influence: As a contributor to multiple chapters in the CCVA Accreditation textbook
Editorial Leadership: Erin's role as a co-author of the "Points of View" articles alongside Rob Jackson, and as co-editor of the ethics column for Engage magazine

Driven by a profound passion to improve the utility of data in volunteer leadership, Erin's workshop promises to equip leaders of volunteers with the insights needed to enhance their approaches, garner substantial support, and elevate the impact of their programs.

Vintage Car & Motorcycle Ride, In Memory of Teagan Walsh, In support of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society.

“Riding and Providing for Those Who Can't”

Teagan's Ride is in memory of Teagan Walsh, who loved animals and wanted to become a veterinarian. Teagan and her family adopted a cat named Otis from the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. This ride honors her memory, all donations will go directly to benefit the Oakville and Milton Humane Society. 

During the past year, many pets have found homes through the Humane Society. By honoring Teagan’s memory, we can all continue to help keep her legacy alive.

Gardeners of Burlington presents guest speaker Margaret Larson: “Magnificent Monarchs”. Please come and join a friendly group of amateur gardeners interested in learning more about all aspects of gardening.

Margaret Larson is a conservationist who works to increase the population of monarch butterflies. She collects monarch butterfly eggs from milkweed plants, watches over the caterpillars as they develop and then releases them back into the wild when they emerge from their cocoons as butterflies. Larson also works with volunteers to conserve the milkweed plant, a key source of food for the monarch. She speaks at schools and community centres to educate others about the importance of environmentalism.

The Oakville Historical Society's Speakers' Night Series presents:

From the compound steam engine and gasoline of the Industrial Revolution to the lightbulb and the telephone of the Victorian era to the Canadarm and Blackberry of today; we invented them all!!! From a life-long passion for Canadian inventors and technology, Professor Mark Rector will provide an update on his comprehensive tome, chock full of inventors’ stories, firsts, and innovations that happened here in our “Home and Inventive Land.”​

The Oakville Historical Society's Speakers' Nights are open to the public.

Events take place at the Coach House of the Erchless Estate, located at 8 Navy Street (corner of King Street) in historic downtown Oakville.

Parking is limited. Please plan to arrive by no later than 7:15pm.
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