Join us for champagne, music, fun and laughter as we toast the New Year with tasty morsels from APBOT members. Connect with fellow members, sponsors and directors at this celebration to re-engage early and discuss goals for 2023.

Durham Region is holding three information sessions in January for college and university students who are part of Black communities and looking for employment this summer. Come find out how a summer student position at the Region can set you up for success in your future chosen career.

Sessions will provide information on the:

• Specific criteria for summer students.
• Job application portal.
• Hiring process.
• Summer student positions currently available.

Information Session Dates:

• Session One: January 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. (virtual)
• Session Two: January 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. (Durham Region, Social Service Office, 200 John Street West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2B4)
• Session Three: January 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. (virtual)

Learn more and register for a session.

Twice a month, join members and non-members for a coffee to discuss business-focused topics which will be posted in advance in the Facebook group. For members, by members, this long-standing program continues its primary objective to support the business community and give them an opportunity to network and refer.

Ages 5 to 10

Do you want your kids to dive into creativity? Are they looking for exciting new adventures? Campers are encouraged to interact with art in fun and playful ways as they share their thoughts, and express their ideas through art. We will get hands on with some messy and imaginative art making activities that will truly inspire all budding artists.

Here’s how Camp will look this year:

• Drop-off between 8:45am and 9am
• Small camp cohort
• Mask friendly camp for staff, volunteers and participants
• Rigorous cleaning throughout the day
• Pick-up at 4pm

This class is filled with art making that inspires creativity and imagination!  Each week will be a new adventure with sculptures, paintings, drawings, printmaking, and more using artist quality materials!

Saturdays, January 21 to March 4  
No class February 18

$100 Members/ $110 Non-members

Ages 5-8             10:30am-12pm
Ages 9-12            1-3pm

The Marketing and Sales session is an introduction to the marketing and sales strategy (aka plan) necessary to grow your business.

Call for Art

PineRidge Arts Council is pleased to be able to once again hold it Juried Photography Exhibition at the McLean Community Centre, Ajax. 

Deadline to register is February 26, details and entry form online https://pineridgearts.org/jpe.html

Opening reception May 4 at 7 pm.

This class is filled with art making that inspires creativity and imagination!  Each week will be a new adventure with sculptures, paintings, drawings, printmaking, and more using artist quality materials!

Saturdays, January 21 to March 4  
No class February 18

$100 Members/ $110 Non-members

Ages 5-8             10:30am-12pm
Ages 9-12            1-3pm

With decades of performing experience under his magic top hat, and shows that appeal to both children and adults, WonderPhil's performances have been a huge hit in the GTA, Durham Region, and beyond, making him one of the most in-demand magicians in the area.  Performing at hundreds of public, private, and corporate events each year, WonderPhil's shows delight kids and folks of all ages with first class magic and huge laughs.  During the pandemic in 2020, WonderPhil's livestream magic shows were watched and enjoyed by over 100,000 people from around the world. Grab your family, friends, and even the neighbours down the street, and join us for this un, and funny, interactive magic show. Concessions available.

* Winner of Toronto's Best Magician by A1 Media *

With decades of performing experience under his magic top hat, and shows that appeal to both children and adults, WonderPhil's performances have been a huge hit in the GTA, Durham Region, and beyond, making him one of the most in-demand magicians in the area.

Performing at hundreds of public, private, and corporate events each year, WonderPhil's shows delight kids and folks of all ages with first-class magic and huge laughs! During the pandemic in 2020, WonderPhil's livestream magic shows on Facebook Live and Zoom were watched and enjoyed by over 100,000 people from all around the world. Grab your family, friends and even the neighbours down the street, and join us for this fun, and funny interactive magic show.

Concessions available.

Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics.

He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career, with two solo wins for Rock Album of the Year for Vancouver (2009) and Video of the Year for 2003’s “Weapon”, and two wins for Best Group (Matthew Good Band) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight (2000).

Multiple Maple Blues Award winner, and 2022 JUNO Nominee for Blues Album of the Year, Miss Emily returns to Music by the Bay Live at UMH. The high-octane entertainer with a powerful set of pipes calls Kingston, Ontario home and has been a highly sought-after performer at festivals around the country.

"Jenie Thai is an uncommon talent, full of life and zest and sparkling energy. While based in the blues, this woman's music is passionate pop with style and guts and a cheeky smile that will light up audiences wherever and whenever she plays."- Flohil and Associates Publicity and Concert Promotions, Richard Flohil

Our networking lunch is for BACD clients and business owners in Durham Region who’d like to have an opportunity to network and get to know each other in a casual and fun setting. This is a great time to learn to network effectively and to share ideas, opportunities and challenges.