Community Calendar

FRIDAY, JULY 7

MUSIC OFF THE BACK PORCH - Held behind Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St., in Amherstburg. Entertainment will be ‘’Lauren, Lefty and Dave Wilson,” starts at 6 p.m. (weather permitting). Free to attend, donations encouraged. Bring your own lawn chairs.

SATURDAY, JULY 8

“CHRISTMAS IN JULY” TAMBOLA - Held at the Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S. Lots of wonderful items to be won!

To win items at the Tambola, you can buy and envelope with 50 of the same number for $2. Join us for an evening of fun. Doors open at 5 p.m., tickets will be drawn at 6 p.m. sharp.

Ongoing

YARD SALE DONATIONS WELCOMEHope of St. Joseph Shelter Inc. is now accepting donations of good, clean, quality items for their annual huge two-weekend Charity Yard Sale this summer. Please no large furniture. All donations can be delivered to Mary and Marc Beneteau’s home, located at 3560 Middle Side Rd. (County Road 10). Must call first: 519-996-4800.

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HALL MEALSColumbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., serving burgers and fries for purchase, Monday 12-2 p.m., bingo on Thursday at 7 p.m. (big jackpot this week), Fish Fry on Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. all throughout the summer. Thanks to all the sponsors of fish fries and great job Miracle League who raised over $900 including the dessert table.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL - Lighthouse Church, in conjunction with Feeding Windsor, invites the public to come every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner. Everyone welcome. Come meet others in the community and enjoy some good food. No registration required. Bring a friend! Lighthouse Church is located at 266 King St. (entrance off Gore St.).

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELLING

SERVICES - The Youth Wellness Hub presenting mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre. Runs every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people between the ages of 12-25. The House is located within the Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St. For details, call 519-800-8640

MISSION HOURS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., is open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with lunch served between 12-1 p.m. Mission food bank open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. For info, call 519736-9140 or visit www.aburgmission.ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome.

GOLDEN AGE CLUB - The Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s friendship club, located at the Libro Recreation Centre is offering social activities five days a week. It costs $10 a year to join. There are over 160 members who have a lot of fun playing euchre, pepper, bingo, cribbage, and bridge and doing line dancing. We also have three special luncheons and a beautiful Christmas party each year. You pick which activities you want to participate in. Go to our website www.goldenagecentre.ca.

JUNIOR OPTIMIST INTERNATIONALLooking for youth in Grades 4-12 who are interested in giving back to the community and developing leadership skills. Contact Caitlin at 519-995-5289 or secretary@bryerswood.com.

BINGOS - K of C Hall in River Canard at 7 p.m. Dine-in BBQ first Friday of the month, call in advance for tickets – 519-734-8575.

ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon. Call 519-736-5471 for assistance.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Community service volunteer hours are available for high school students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com. Thank you.

BOTTLE DONATIONS - The AMA Sportsmen Association continues to accept donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People who wish to donate their empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. For information, visit www.amasportsmen.com or call 519-736-5706.

MISSION NEEDS DONATIONS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., needs donations, including bleach, Lysol wipes, face masks, canned tuna, canned peas, canned cut green beans, canned peas & carrots, ketchup, egg noodles, sugar, powdered juice, canned fruit, honey, macaroni & cheese, Sidekicks, ranch dressing, kidney beans, peanut butter, jam, cookies and baggies. Monetary donations welcome. For info or to donate, visit www.aburgmission.ca or call 519-736-9140.

FOUNDERS CLUB - Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club seeking donors to join the “Founders Club.” Donors help fund general operations fund of the camp. Donors with gifts of $5,000 and over become “Founders Club” members and have one square of camp property sponsored in their name. Multiple squares are available for sponsorship. Tax receipts provided. For info, visit www.bryerswood.com, call 519996-7364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com.

AMHERSTBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES

- Located at 320 Richmond St., 519-7365471. Meals on Wheels, CareLink Accessible Transportation, Food Bank, Senior Support, Keep The Heat, Ontario Energy Support Program & much more. Please call to see how we can help!

Sully would like to thank his friends, family and all the kind people who donated to London’s Children Health Foundation. A special thank you to all the sponsors.

L.S.I.

Ken Shine

Amherstburg

Fire Fighters

Amherstburg

Sportsmen’s Club

Denny Bastarche & Band

Dr. Peter DiPasquale

C 4 Life

Lynn’s Variety

Romano’s

Jim Laing- Micro Farms

Chrissy Bridgen - Photo Shoot

Country Bliss

Terra Green

Lavender - Cass O’Neil

Ron Deneau

Rock Bottom

Richmond Popcorn Company

Colleen & Richard Peddie

Windsor Premier Cruises - Mancini Family

Facials By Klaris

Windsor Spitfires

Lisa’s Small Batch & Everything Sauce

Capri Pizza

General Gun

Staci Bakes

Sanson Estate Winery

Sprucewood Shores

Estate Winery

My Nail Girl

River Town Times