Pizza Nova launches today its 26th annual That’s Amore Pizza for Kids fundraising campaign in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario. Since the campaign’s inception, Pizza Nova has raised over $2.7 million for the Variety community. This year's campaign, under the message of “Dip ‘n Give”, reasserts the company’s commitment to bringing even greater awareness and financial assistance to keeping kids active, engaged, and feeling truly included.

Throughout the month of May, Pizza Nova will donate 50 cents from every dip sold at participating locations to Variety, helping children with disabilities gain access to inclusive sports and recreational programming. This year, for the first time, Pizza Nova introduces a pop-up pizza shop at the Variety Village Café. Every Thursday throughout May, visitors can purchase fresh cheese or pepperoni pizza slices and a selection of delicious dips, with proceeds supporting the campaign.

https://pizzanova.com/

Grandpa Henry’s Picnic is back at the Oshawa Museum! To celebrate Henry House’s 65^th anniversary as a museum and International Museum Day, Grandpa Henry is throwing a picnic. On May 18, let’s party, Victorian-style! Oshawa Museum guides will host games and activities on the green, and lead tours of historic Henry House. Bring your own blanket and basket and enjoy your picnic in the Henry House gardens.

Grandpa Henry’s Picnic is running from 12:30–3:30 PM on May 18 at Henry House. The event is drop-in, no registration needed, and it’s free to attend (donations gratefully accepted). 

The Oshawa Art Association’s 57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition Opening Reception at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery on May 1, will be a great opportunity to see some local talent.

It’s always fun to attend openings, especially when there is an opportunity to meet the artists. There will be live music by Dave Saliba, light refreshments and a cash bar. Doors open at 6 pm and the awards will be at 7 pm.

This exhibition runs until May 18, 2025. 

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery https://rmg.on.ca/visit/ is open Tuesday to  Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Free parking on the weekend.

https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/new-page-1

Oshawa’s 75th Anniversary ~ Mural of the Week
by Tony Johnson ~ Oshawa Artist

Ever wonder why there is a milk wagon on this mural?
On May 20, the Oshawa Museum Speaker Series features Melissa Cole, Curator: Milk Stories: Dairies of Oshawa at 6 pm in the McLaughlin Branch of the Oshawa Public Library.

https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/murals 
MAP https://tinyurl.com/3ktkvbzu 
https://www.oshawamuseum.org