Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

ESSEX ONTARIO ANCESTORS WEBINAR; April webinar being held at 7:00 p.m. Topic is “British Home Children in Essex County” and the speaker is Jayne Foster. Free and open to everyone. Visit https://essex. ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

E-WASTE & ALUMINUM APRIL RECYCLING

EVENTS; Monseigneur Augustin Caron (MAC) School will be holding two 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at MAC, located at 8200 Matchette Rd school parking lot. Residents of Windsor and Essex County are invited to bring their used, old, broken, and unwanted electronics and aluminum beverage cans on both days. Residents can drop off items such as computers/laptops, VCRs, DVD players, printer/fax machines, phones, cell phones, radios, TVs, microwaves, toasters, hair dryers and electric toothbrushes. The following items will not be accepted: CDs, DVDs, VHS Tapes, Floppies or cases, Glass –blender cups, coffee glass, light bulbs in lamps, Lithium batteries, Fridges, air conditioners (i.e., nothing with Freon), Laundry appliances, stoves.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

EARTH DAY FAMILY EVENT - Held at Bryerswood Youth Camp, 6480 Texas Road, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tree planting, solar cooking, electric vehicles, scavenger hunt, local exhibitors, food truck, games and more. Everyone welcome. For information, visit www. bryerswood.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING - The Ontario Purple Martin Association will meet at 9:00 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven. This is a great way to learn more about these amazing birds. There is an active martin colony here that will be used to demonstrate our martins and some housing options. The public is welcome. Call Paul at 519-738-3476 for more information.

FRI., APRIL 28 & SAT., APRIL 29

RUMMAGE SALE - Held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 129 Simcoe St. (at Bathurst St.), in Amherstburg. Runs 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. April 28 and 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. April 29. Come find your treasure! Great prices - ladies, men’s, children clothing, housewaresbooks and so much more. Something for everyone! If you wish to donate items, call 519-995-6957 before April 26 to arrange pick-up.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

JANE’S WALK - Windsor Jane’s Walk 2023 will take place in Essex County from April 28 - 30 and in Windsor from May 5 - 7. April 29 will feature an entire day of walks in Amherstburg! Free event. The link for the schedule is windsorjaneswalk.ca Amherstburg walks are “Boats in the Burg” – 9:00 a.m. - led by the Meg and Kara of the Marsh Collection; Look Again: Outside Amherstburg - 10:45 a.m. - led by Sophie Hinch of Art Windsor Essex; Structures with Stories: Built Heritage in Downtown Amherstburg – 1:00 p.m. - led by Meg Reiner; Heritage at Risk: The Importance of Designation, HCDs and Advocacy - 2:15 p.m. - led by Tammy Dewhirst and St. Clement Church Tour (McGregor) –4:00 p.m. - led by church volunteers.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

OUTDOOR VENDORS SHOW - Held at the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, located at CoAn Park in McGregor (11081 Concession 11). Runs from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Any vendors interested in participating can call 519-726-0606 or visit www. essexsteamandgasengine.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

DETROIT RIVER WALLEYE CLASSIC - Takes place at Gil Maure Park in LaSalle (Laurier & Front Road). Presented by the LaSalle Firefighters Association in partnership with Belfor Property Restoration and Sterling Ridge Group Inc. Boats are encouraged to arrive by water for registration as parking is limited. Cash prizes for winners. For more info, visit www. detroitriverwalleyeclassic.com.

ONGOING

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELLING SERVICESThe Youth Wellness Hub presenting mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre. Starts Feb. 8 and will run every Wednesday from 2:00 - 6:00 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 519-736-9140 or visit www.aburgmission.ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome.

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.).

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 INTERNATIONAL - Looking 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 starting bingos Jan. 11 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 MondayFriday 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 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com.

AMHERSTBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES - Located at 320 Richmond St., 519-736-5471. 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!

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can Help. Call alcoholics anonymous: 519-999-1234.

RAPID TEST KITS - Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test kit distribution program supported by the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Info at https://amherstburgchamber. com/covid-19-rapid-screening-program/. Small and medium sized businesses with under 150 employees complete the Program Agreement form found at the link and bring the completed form to ACS between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Currently distributing boxes of 25 test kits/per box.