Community Calendar

see Violet or Kim, or call 519-7369140. Eat-in or take-out.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

FAIR - Held at Amherstburg Community Services, 320 Richmond St. Open to people interested in becoming a volunteer and looking to give back to their community. Good for students needing volunteer hours or seniors needing something to do. Come and meet the many nonprofit organizations that will be in attendance. Runs from 5-7 p.m., everyone welcome. For info, call 519-736-5471.

Ongoing

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

FREE COMMUNITY MEALLighthouse 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.).

RAPID TEST KITS - Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test kit distribution program being supported by the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Info at https://amherstburgchamber. com/covid-19-rapid-screeningprogram/. 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.

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) to see how to join, participate, and learn how we support our community.

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

CASA BLANCA & BELLA Vista 365-369 Dalhousie. Large, clean, quiet with security entrance. Laundry, patio or balcony, stainless steel appliances, parking. Centrally located to all amenities. Starting at $1395 utilities included. Call to view 519-995-1565.

WANTED month, call in advance for tickets –519-734-8575.

LOOKING TO BUY Older Gibson or Fender guitar. Call or text 519-567-4446.

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 NEEDEDCommunity 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 519736-9140.

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!