16 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Wheatley
Fish Festival FRI., SAT., SUN. JULY 1-2-3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, JULY 1
SMOKED FISH COMPETITION ...........4:30 pm Local smokers will compete to see who has the best smoked fish in the area. Hosted by the Wheatley Legion at Talbot Trail Golf Club
LIVE MUSIC AND DANCE ...............8-11 pm Featuring “Crossroads” at Talbot Trail Golf Club
SATURDAY, JULY 2 At the WheAtley ArenA
WHEATLEY MARKET ..........................10 am to 3 pm Lots of vendors Children’s Colouring Contest Sharks Dunk Tank and more!
KIDS’ TREASURE HUNT .......................................10 am Hosted by Legion Ladies Aux.
TUG OF WAR ACROSS THE HARBOUR...11 am to 1 pm TOTE BOX RACES .............................1 pm to 4 pm
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, unless you take swift action, you could be heading for a financial free-fall. Start to pull back spending for a while and see if the situation will right itself.
WHEATLEY’S FAMOUS BROASTED CHICKEN & PICKEREL SPIKES DINNER .............................5 pm to 7 pm Adults $25 • Kids 12 & under $15 KIDS UNDER 3 EAT FREE!
THE JODY RAFFOUL BAND ......................8:30 pm to 11 pm Sponsored by the Wheatley BIA
SATURDAY, JULY 2 At the hArbour
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are on fire lately. There’s seemingly nothing you touch that won’t turn to gold afterward. This trend will continue, but try not to let it go to your head.
SUNDAY, JULY 3 BREAKFAST WITH THE LADIES ..........................9 am to 12 pm
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Hosted by Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary at Talbot Trail Golf Club
BOAT PARADE ...............Time to be determined FISH FEST
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it is important to remember that your online presence never goes away. Watch what you post and say in social media groups, as it could come back to bite you.
FIREWORKS FINALE
........................................10 pm At the Wheatley Harbour Sponsored by Jack Liddle & Family
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Something that started out as a part-time venture could turn into much more, Libra. Figure out if this is the path you see yourself going and then jump on it.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Let loose and have fun for a change, Scorpio. Don’t delay when others want to invite you out for a night on the town or even a brunch. Say “yes” to any and all opportunities.
United Way W-E launches kids programs is to provide 3,200 boxes of food and 8,250 lunches to children and families in the community this summer. For just $25 you can support a family with a week’s worth of nutritious fruits, vegetables and snacks. To donate to the program or host a fundraiser visit www.weareunited.com/ summereatsforkids. The Summer Eats for Kids program runs July 5 to August 25 and is available locally on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Elementary School in Leamington. Backpacks for Success Back-to-school season is an exciting time for many children as they look forward to the year ahead. Unfortunately, some children don’t have access to the supplies and resources they need for a successful school year. The goal is to provide 2,000 children in Windsor-Essex County with backpacks for school in September. Providing kids with back-to-school supplies increases classroom participation, attendance and
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, when plans change on a dime, you are ready to roll with the new situation. Higher-ups could get a peek at your quick thinking, which can land you a promotion. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Make the most of every opportunity that comes your way this week, Leo. You may not get many chances to prove your worth in the weeks to come, so it’s important to act now.
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United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County will launch its annual summer programs fundraising campaign in July. Summer Eats for Kids provides children and families living in low-income with nutritious food during the summer months when school nutrition programs are closed. The Backpacks for Success program provides students in kindergarten through grade 12 in Windsor-Essex with backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies they need for school. United Way is asking for community support to raise $110,000 for Summer Eats for Kids and $40,000 for Backpacks for Success. United Way’s Women United group is also collecting 5,000 new and gently used books to hand out through these programs. Summer Eats for Kids Since the beginning of the pandemic, data shows that more people have been accessing food banks. In Windsor-Essex, one in three food bank users are children. The goal
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It’s time to make amends with someone who did you wrong, Gemini. Life is too short to hold grudges, and this person has mended his or her ways since.
student morale. For just $25, donors can support one backpack filled with school supplies. It’s easy to donate at www.weareunited.com/backpacksforsuccess. Backpacks for Success will be collecting school supplies and book donations throughout the summer at the United Way office at 300 Giles Blvd. E, Unit A1 on Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. between July 8 and August 12, or by contacting Susan Merryfield at United Way at 519-259-6177 to arrange an alternate drop-off time. Donations of lined paper, coloured pencils, binders, backpacks and scientific calculators are welcome. Only new backpacks and school supplies will be accepted. Both new and gently used books are also welcomed. Backpacks will be distributed to students through United Way and other local community programs this year. There will not be a public distribution day, as in past years.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 There’s a lot going on right now and it may have your head spinning, Sagittarius. Delegate some of your workload if you can. Don’t be too hard on yourself. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Family matters come to the forefront this week, Capricorn. You must dig in deep to address them. There are two sides to every story, so try to get all the facts first. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Just when you started to lose hope, that new horizon you were seeking comes into view, Aquarius. It is well-deserved and there will be smiles for the weeks ahead. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you find yourself with too much extra time on your hands, why not volunteer with the community to pass the time? FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JUNE 26 - Ariana Grande, Singer (29) JUNE 27 - J.J. Abrams, Filmmaker (56) JUNE 28 - Elon Musk, Entrepreneur (51) JUNE 29 - Kawhi Leonard, Athlete (31) JUNE 30 - Fantasia Barrino, Singer (38) JULY 1 - Pamela Anderson, Actress (55) JULY 2 - Margot Robbie, Actress (32)
WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to roller coasters. ANSWERS ON PAGE 19
