Collected leaf and yard waste is processed into nutrient-rich compost. In the spring, residents are invited to our complimentary compost giveaways. Quantities are first-come, first served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.

Green bins, blue boxes, blue box lids and backyard composters will also be available for purchase (VISA, Mastercard, debit or e-transfer only), and broken bins can be exchanged for free.

What should I bring?

• Shovels: residents are responsible for shovelling their own compost.
• Containers: blue boxes, reusable containers, yard waste bags.

Collected leaf and yard waste is processed into nutrient-rich compost. In the spring, residents are invited to our complimentary compost giveaways. Quantities are first-come, first served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.

Green bins, blue boxes, blue box lids and backyard composters will also be available for purchase (VISA, Mastercard, debit or e-transfer only), and broken bins can be exchanged for free.

What should I bring?

• Shovels: residents are responsible for shovelling their own compost.
• Containers: blue boxes, reusable containers, yard waste bags.

The cats are back after a three year hiatus! Come join us for a day of fun, competition, shopping and of course....cats! Motor City Cat Club was formed in Oshawa in 1978 by five cat lovers. The purposes of the club are to promote the breeding and showing of purebred cats, to educate the public on the care of their feline pets, to promote the well-being of all cats in Durham Region, and to organize cat shows sanctioned by the Canadian Cat Association with whom we have been affiliated since its inception.

small town BIG is coming! Don’t miss out! 

From May 6th to May 13th, 2023, experience the creativity of Scugog during our small town BIG arts festival! Discover all this small town has to offer. Enjoy art, literature, film, photography, theatre, live music, and more during our 8 day long festival! There are 21 events included in the festival, some of the highlights are;

• Girls Nite out Comedy Night with Elvira Kurt. Need a laugh? Join us at Town Hall Theatre on May 12th for a comedy night that will leave you in stitches.
• If you love live music you are not going to want to miss The Wanted outdoor concert at Two Blokes Cider on May 13th! Be sure to bring the whole family!
• For those of us who love literature, make sure you’ve BOOKed off May 11th for The Dawn of Writing Lecture by Dr. Amy Barron
• Missed out on the Mural Marathon? No worries! Join Scugog Arts throughout the week to Paint Barn Quilt Mural boards!

There is something happening every day, from Saturday May 6th to Saturday May 13th 2023, and we have something for everyone. Check out the full line-up at www.scugogarts.ca/small-town-big/ We can’t wait to see you there!

There’s nothing more Canadian than freshly harvested Maple Syrup! Come celebrate the start of spring in Historic Downtown Bowmanville on the first Saturday in May.

This highly anticipated festival showcases many of our local syrup producers who offer up the best of the region.  Maple products abound at MAPLEFEST and you will be delighted to find treats such as maple donuts, cheese, candy, nuts, fudge, and so much more.  Stroll along four city blocks to explore unique items from our craft and food vendors.

Make sure to arrive early so you can enjoy our famous hot pancake breakfast while being entertained by live musicians.  The children will be thrilled with the many kid-friendly activities.

Your visit wouldn't be complete without browsing through the many independent shops and restaurants in Historic Bowmanville.  So come down and SHOP!  DINE!  DISCOVER!

Remember, all of our events offer FREE admission and FREE parking. 

Brought to you by the business owners of Historic Downtown Bowmanville.

SAVE THE DATE! Lake Scugog Studio Tour 2023

Discover amazing art in Scugog this spring! The annual Lake Scugog Studio Tour will take place Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7th, 2023 from 10AM - 5PM.

This self-guided tour features 36 artists at 15 sites across Scugog. Visit the studios and explore  the fantastic creations of artists making work right here in your community — Scugog is home to practitioners of all types of mediums; painters, printmakers sculptors, jewellers, woodworkers, metalworkers, textile artists, and much more. Learn something new, meet your favourite artists, and maybe even take home a special piece of art that was made by hand, all while enjoying the scenic views in Scugog and historic downtown Port Perry.

To get a sneak peek of what’s to come during this year’s tour, follow @scugogstudiotour on Facebook and Instagram for all updates and news. Be sure to check out www.scugogstudiotour.com to view the profiles of each artist. Plan which sites you’d like to visit, find your favourites, or discover someone new!

The Lake Scugog Studio Tour is proudly part of Small Town Big 2023, an exciting, multi-disciplinary arts festival with events organized by various presenters taking place May 6th - 14th. Small Town Big features a variety of in-person, online, and outdoor events bringing together arts practitioners to showcase the vibrant art scene that Scugog has to offer.

Keep an eye out on the Scugog Arts website and social media, and subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

Save the date for the 2023 Lake Scugog Studio Tour - taking place Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7th.

Join us for this free event to see behind the scenes at some of Oshawa's best-kept secrets!

This year's highlights include:

• Camp X
• The Canadian Automotive Museum
• HOPA
• The City of Oshawa Greenhouse
• Robert McLaughlin Library
• Robert McLaughlin Gallery
• Oshawa Museum - Henry House
• The Regiment Museum
• Civic Band concert at 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Park 
• and more to come!

Learn more at: https://www.oshawa.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/city-events.aspx

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is celebrating Doors Open in Oshawa on May 6th. Come discover this year’s theme with us, FOOD!

Admission and events are all FREE!

Join a guided architecture + art tour

11 AM and 2 PM

Our welcoming Visitor Engagement Assistants will deliver tours of this stunning modern building. Discover the original vision for Oshawa’s public gallery, brought to life in 1969, and how architect Arthur Erickson designed a massive 36,000-square-foot extension that made the gallery what it is today.

Participate in a family-friendly art-making activity

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Have fun making your very own food inspired piece of art, combining gel plate printmaking with decorative paper collage techniques. It’s a recipe for creativity!

Spend time with our exhibitions

• Piecework
• The Ties That Bind
• Mary Rawlyk: Domestic Disruptions
• Painters Eleven: Ontario’s Abstract Collective
• Community and Joy
• OAA Annual Juried Exhibition
• Emerging Visions: Durham College Thesis Exhibition

Visit our gift shop

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery has a history of supporting and promoting local artists, artisans, and makers. The RMG shop features products from across Ontario, including jewelry, ceramics, books, home goods, and Indigenous designed and manufactured products. Each sale helps support local artisans and our free community programs.

The RMG Shop is located in the lobby of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

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