Good morning Burlington. Happy Wednesday!

Here is what to expect in today’s issue:

  • 🍔 Free lunch, tractors, new restaurant, and more

  • 🎾 Local tennis star makes U.S. Open debut

  • 📅 Some plans to keep you busy!

Thanks for being part of our growing community, let’s dive in!

~ Nick

🔑 On The Market

Check out this beautiful listing from Alex Irish at Royal Lepage on Lakeshore Rd. East:

Can you guess the price?

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🌭 Free Lunch for Your Voice

Burlington’s fifth annual Food for Feedback returns Sept. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Central Park, where residents can swap their thoughts for a food truck lunch. Over 30 city booths will showcase projects, inviting people to weigh in on transit, climate action, parking and more.

City staff say the one-afternoon event sparks crucial conversations with thousands of residents. Feedback helps guide policies from ward boundaries to park renewals, a sandwich for your opinions - we think it’s a pretty fair trade.

🚜 Looking for a Labour Day Adventure?

If you’re searching for something fun this long weekend, Milton’s Steam-Era festival is a short drive from Burlington. The annual event runs Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1 and brings antique tractors, steam engines and farming history back to life in a family-friendly setting.

Highlights include threshing demonstrations, tractor skill contests, a daily parade and military vehicle displays. Tickets are available at the gate, with discounted pre-sales offered until Aug. 27.

🍻 The Tipsy Fox Coming to Burlington

The Tipsy Fox, a Canadian-owned pub chain, is opening its largest location yet in the former Shoeless Joe’s at 1250 Brant St. this September. The Burlington spot will serve as the company’s flagship, with a job fair planned in the coming weeks.

📰 More News

🎾 Burlington’s Mboko Shines on Big Stage

Burlington’s own Victoria Mboko stepped onto the U.S. Open courts for the very first time Monday, facing none other than two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova. Though the match didn’t go her way, Mboko showed grit and composure, treating the experience as a chance to learn and grow.

At just 18, she’s already climbed from world No. 348 to 24 in under a year. Burlington can be proud, her U.S. Open debut is just the start of a very promising career.

🐝 Buzz Into Burlington’s Beekeeping Talk

Gardeners of Burlington is bringing in local beekeeper David Stotesbury of Backed by Bees on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Central Arena Auditorium for a fascinating look at the history of honey. From ancient clay pots to modern hives, the talk will explore how humans have relied on bees for thousands of years.

Attendees will also discover the vital role bees play in agriculture and biodiversity, with a chance to taste honey along the way.

Wednesday, August 27
☀️ Mostly sunny and beautiful
High: 23 °C | Low: 15 °C

Thursday, August 28
⛅ Some sun, turning cloudy with afternoon rain
High: 21 °C | Low: 12 °C

Friday, August 29
🌧️ Mainly cloudy with a couple of showers possible
High: 19 °C | Low: 13 °C

🎪 Royal Canadian International Circus
Until Sun 9/1
Burlington Centre

🎺 Concerts in the Park: Burlington Concert Band
Wed 8/27 @ 7PM-8:30PM
Central Park Bandshell

🎶 Music in the Garden: Sloan & Kathleen Edwards
Thu 8/28 @ 6:30PM-10PM
Royal Botanical Gardens

🐰 Power Yoga with Bunnies
Thu 8/28 @ 7PM-8PM
Blue Dot Acres

🎬 Movies Under the Stars: Toy Story
Thu 8/28 @ 8PM
LaSalle Park

🍖 Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Fri-Mon 8/29-9/1
Spencer Smith Park

🚂 Escarpment Train Exhibit
Fri-Mon 8/29-9/1 @ 10:30AM-3:30PM
Royal Botanical Gardens

🎸 Gordie Tentrees Concert
Fri 8/29 @ 8PM-10PM
395 John St

🎷 Latin Jazz Cubana – Noah Abrahamse Band
Fri-Sat 8/29-8/30 @ 8PM
Burlington Brewery

🧘 Yoga at the Gardens
Sat 8/30 @ 9AM-10AM
Royal Botanical Gardens

🎬 Movie Night in Hendrie Park – The Wild Robot
Sat 8/30 @ 6:30PM-11PM
Royal Botanical Gardens

🎨 Paint Your Pet Night
Sat 8/30 @ 7PM-9PM
Williams Fresh Cafe

🎤 Darrin Rose Comedy Show
Sat 8/30 @ 8PM-10PM
Nickel Brook Brewing Co.

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