Culture Counts
50 Centre St S Oshawa, ON, Canada

Have you decorated your outdoor space for the season? Share Your Holiday Spirit with us and you will be entered for a chance to win one of 6 prizes from our sponsor Tim Hortons. Winners will be randomly selected and announced December 18. Enter your picture by December 16th to www.oshawa.ca/holidayspirit... Let's share some City of Oshawa - Municipal Government spirit! #OshHoliday

The Online Holiday Arts Show Hosted by Oshawa Art Association Art Association and The Rotary Club of Bowmanville is on Now, until December 7th! You can purchase Artwork from local artists by visiting their website http://www.rotaryoaa-artsale.ca/

Thank you for sharing Ontario Regiment Museum. If you know of anyone in the Heritage or Cultural sectors please share!

We Grow Food is looking for some volunteers!

Drop by Feed the Need in Durham today between noon and 4 p.m. to donate a non perishable or personal care donation for the City of Oshawa - Municipal Government Holiday Food Drive.

RMG Notice: Join The RMG in kicking off the gallery’s first ever Virtual RMG Fridays: Focused fundraising event. The virtual event takes place on November 6, 2020 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. Learn more

Are you a teen and interested in journaling? See more information with Carea Community Health Centre below.

Lest We Forget. Oshawa’s Royal Canadian Legion Branches and the City of Oshawa annually join with communities across Canada in commemorating Remembrance Day. Du...e to COVID-19, community members are encouraged to observe the annual ceremony virtually from the comfort of their homes on Rogers TV Durham. Full event details: www.Oshawa.ca/Remembrance See more

The City Of Oshawa will host its holiday food drive offsite this season. Feed the Need in Durham will be accepting non-perishable food donations or personal care items at their facility at 371A Marwood Drive, Oshawa on Mondays and Wednesdays starting November 16 and ending December 16 between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. or contribute online at http://ow.ly/Aa0H50Cdy1D

The Museum was the location of a special ceremony this past weekend. Second World War Veteran Trp Don White was presented with a Quilt of Valour on-site. This... was a surprise to Don and we captured the presentation in this short film. Trp Don White served with the Royal Canadian Dragoons from 1943 - 1946 and is the last remaining Second War Veteran that works at the Museum. At the age of 96 Don continues to serve his community and enjoys giving youth tours here at the museum. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic; this has not been possible in 2020 and it was a pleasure to have him back in the museum and be part of this special ceremony that honoured his service. To learn more about the QUILTS OF VALOUR program check out their website: https://www.quiltsofvalour.ca/ You can support our museum and the work we do by following us, making a tax-deductable donation or visiting our online gift-shop. MUSEUM GIFT SHOP https://ontario-regiment-rcac-museum.square.site/ OR if you are able... PLEASE make a donation to keep our vehicles rolling during this difficult time for museums: DONATE - SUPPORT OUR MUSEUM http://www.ontrmuseum.ca/tankmuseum/donate/ To learn more about our museum please visit us: ON THE WEB http://www.tankmuseum.ca/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Ontario.Regiment.Museum/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ontrmuseum/ Stay Safe out there and Enjoy. Produced with the assistance of MCW Media and Photography

We are excited to see all of the entries to the Share Your Holiday Spirit contest. If you haven’t submitted yet, there is still time! The contest closes December 16. http://ow.ly/9WPC50CtpcI Get outside, grab some fresh air and decorate your space.... #OshHoliday

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter provides this media statement and video update on COVID-19 on November 23, 2020: https://www.oshawa.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx Mayor Ca...rter urges the province to take an evidence-based targeted approach to COVID-19, reminds everyone to follow health authority guidelines and government orders, and thanks local businesses for pivoting to make the neccessary adjustments to help keep our community safe. #OshawaLovesLocal

On Oct 26, Cityof Oshawa awarded Jim Fergusson with the Community Legends Award for 2020. Jim is the lead of the Food for Clothing Exchange initiative in Oshawa. For over 30 years, this event has taken place on the first Saturday of November at a local school gymnasium. Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted as well, and are donated to local food banks following the event. Any clothing or footwear not selected during the event is donated afterwards to agencies and shelters where a need has been identified. Do you know someone deserving of the Community Legends award? Nominate someone for 2021! https://www.oshawa.ca//arts-culture-and-heritage-awards-pr

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter provides this media statement and video update on COVID-19 on November 17, 2020. Read the written statement here: https://www.oshawa.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx

We are still looking for members of the cultural community to provide feedback.

The OOshawa Art Associationand TThe Rotary Club of Bowmanvilleare hosting an Online Holiday Art Show, with Artist Registration open to all artists. Visit their website to learn more! https://www.rotaryoaa-artsale.ca/artist-registration

Ontario Regiment Museum shows off their latest addition to their Historical Vehicle Collection.

Oshawa Public Libraries welcomes award-winning author Kathy Kacer, on Monday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m. live on the Oshawa Public Libraries Facebook page. At this thought-provoking online event, Kacer will read from her book, To Look a Nazi in the Eye, the true story of 19-year-old Jordana Lebowitz's experience attending the war criminal trial of Oskar Groening. A question and answer session will follow. *This discussion may contain sensitive subject matter and may be upsetting to some. Participant discretion is advised.

Ontario Trillium Foundation is offering a grant to support the needs of organizations to support for recovery. The deadline is December 2, 2020.

#GetYourPoppy and participate in the virtual ceremony. See more information below.

Looking for ways to celebrate safely this weekend? Participaction and Canadian Tire Jumpstart have created a list of 8 ideas for you to stay active and celebrate. Ideas include a spooky dance party, costume parade, or a mysterious scavenger hunt! See more at: http://ow.ly/1YrP50C7wLC

Did you know there is a legal graffiti wall at Donevan Recreation Complex? The Donevan Urban Arts Park is a safe graffiti space where learning, creativity and respect are encouraged. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/LWzs50C6vyT

The Oshawa Art Association and The Rotary Club of Bowmanville are hosting a Holiday online art show! You can purchase Artwork from local artists starting November 1st by visiting their website http://www.rotaryoaa-artsale.ca/

Dani Crosby received the Oshawa Culture Counts Professional Award for 2020, announced by City of Oshawa - Municipal Government council on October 26. Dani is an Oshawa-based artist, commercial illustrator, art educator and community collaborator. Congratulations Dani on this achievement! Find out more about this talented artist here: https://www.oshawa.ca//arts-culture-and-heritage-awards-pr

Camp2You kits are back!