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.

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This year’s musical, Something Rotten! opens next Wednesday, and we couldn’t be more excited to show you what we’ve been working on! Take a look at our rehearsal footage – You’ll get a good laugh! Watch the Reels that the students are creating on Instagram @ocvipa. Please help us publicize this fantastic show!

A few roles are double cast – see the poster.

Grab some friends and make a night of it: this show is geared for adults (but kids enjoy it too) – some bawdy humour, hilarious Musical Theatre and Shakespearean references. Even if you miss the references, it is highly entertaining!

Tickets are on-sale now - Click here to get yours!

Available at ocvipa.com or at the door. (O’Neill CVI, 301 Simcoe St. N.)

Our evening performances are Wednesday, May 28, Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30 at 7PM

Our closing show is Saturday, May 31 at 2PM

Camp X ~ Mural of the Week

by Tony Johnson ~ Oshawa Artist
100 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, ON
Mural is | 2.44m x 27.4m (8ft x 90ft). This is a small portion.

In 2001 Tony completed Camp X on the side of the P.U.C. building on Metcalf Street

Share your photos on social media with us @OshawaArtAssociation To learn more about this and other downtown murals 

 OshawaArtAssociation.com/muralshttps://tinyurl.com/3ktkvbzu

National Accessibility Week Conference 2025 at Abilities Centre
May 26–31, 2025 | Whitby, Ontario

Join us for a week-long celebration dedicated to advancing accessibility and inclusion across Canada. Hosted at the state-of-the-art Abilities Centre in Whitby, Ontario, the inaugural National Accessibility Week Conference will bring together leaders from government, education, health, tourism, and business to share best practices, address barriers, and explore emerging trends in accessibility.

The conference will feature dynamic workshops, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities, culminating in the annual Accessibility Awards on May 29, 2025. This gala event will honour individuals and organizations making significant strides toward a more inclusive society.

Topics will include therapeutic recreation, inclusive fitness, accessible tourism, employment and skills development, and more. Whether you're a professional, advocate, or community member, there's something for everyone.

Be part of the movement to build a barrier-free Canada. Register now and help us celebrate the power of inclusion.

Join us, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square (south end of Liverpool Road in Pickering).

Observe the Moon, planets, and stars through our telescopes! Check out astronomy literature at our information booth, and ask us questions to learn more about the stars and planets.

You can bring your own telescope and we'd be happy to help you set it up and aim it at the Moon.

Everything gets underway at 7:00 pm with solar-filtered telescopes providing views of sunspots and prominences.

Please check our website (https://rascto.ca/) for a GO/NO-GO decision based on the weather before heading to the Square.

Please note that we make our GO/NO-GO calls a few hours before an event but, if the weather worsens, we may have to cancel or wrap up earlier than planned.

We'll try to post updates but please use your best judgment if you're planning to join us.