Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Canada Day in Leamington The Municipality of Leamington will host a free Canada Day celebration including two evening concerts produced by The Bank Theatre, and a fireworks show at the
waterfront. On Friday, July 1, Leave Those Kids Alone will take the Sunset Amphitheatre stage at 7:30 pm, opening for Mary Newland and The Blue Bayou
Band who will go on at 8:30 pm. Mary Newland and The Blue Bayou Band revisit popular songs from one of music’s greatest eras. The Blue Bayou
Band was created to pay tribute to songs definitive of an era that produced some of the most prolific and beloved singers and songwriters we know today. Founded by Mary Newland and Richard Baker, they are joined by five lo-
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cal musicians to keep this great music alive. Leave Those Kids Alone features five talented teenagers (including a pre-teen) playing note-for-note renditions of classic rock favourites. Following the concerts, a fireworks show will be
launched from a barge on Lake Erie beginning at approximately 10 pm. All are welcome to attend this free, unticketed outdoor event. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and set up on the lawn for the show. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Kinsmen Kanteen. LTGO transit hours have been extended to 11 pm on Canada Day to get residents to and from the event conveniently and safely. Learn more at www.leamington.ca/ LTGO. A full listing of entertainment and details can be found at www.leamington.ca/events.
LEAMINGTON’S MARY NEWLAND AND THE BLUE BAYOU BAND
Arts at the Marina returns this weekend after two-year hiatus The return of Arts at the Marina this weekend will be a welcomed sight to art patrons and local residents alike. According to Chad Riley, Director/Curator at the Leamington Arts Centre, the event will bring about 60 vendors to Rick Atkin Park at the Leamington Lakeside Marina. Arts at the Marina is
back after a two-year hiatus and Riley is thrilled to greet everyone in person. “The LAC is proud to bring back Arts at the Marina, one of Leamington’s longest running and biggest community events,” he said. “Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers who support this family friendly tradition and thank you to all our
artists and artisans who also make this event possible by sharing all their fantastic creations. We hope everyone will come out, enjoy the show, and make purchases to help support the artists who were not able to participate in these shows over the past two years due to the pandemic.” There will be lots in
Community Calendar
THURSDAY, JULY 7 WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS ASSOCIATION WILL MEET at the Two Creeks pavilion on Thursday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m. All new members welcome. Membership $5.
TUESDAY, JULY 19 Digital Safety with OPP Constable Katherine Burt - 11:00 am at Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Learn how to recognize frauds and scams on email and phone. Participants get a copy of Digital Safety For The Non Tech Savvy book. Free Admission. Register: admin@kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830 THURSDAY JULY 28 Coffee House with Joe Perry & Friends - 6:30-8:30 at Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Musicians, singers, poets and story tellers and all are welcome. Fun, free, family friendly eveing of music and refreshments. ONGOING ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at SEACLIFF MANOR - Theatre Room, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings are June 22, July 6 and 20. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org.
welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Free Coffee, Free Cookies & Free Wifi. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE YARN SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free drop-in program. Bring your knitting or crochet project, share patterns and more. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper. Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE GUITAR WELLNESS - Thursdays 4:00 pm, Free drop-in program. Group guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am to noon. Free Cookies, coffee & Wifi, 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
TAI CHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. Free drop-in program at Kingsville Community Centre. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.
PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Monday beginning June 6 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info. COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS by appointment only, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-326-2388. Everyone welcome. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has
takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@ gmail.com for information about the group. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE WELLNESS COUNSELLING By appointment 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519682-2580. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE MILK BAG CREATIONS - Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon, Free drop-in program Help turn cleaned milk bags into woven mats and more for those in need. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.
store for patrons of all ages, from arts and crafts to food vendors, music and a kids tent face painting and colouring Admission is by donation and the show runs both days 10-5 pm. The Arts Centre will also have a booth, selling DelFresco Strawberries with the support of Carl’s Produce, as well as 50/50
tickets, freezies and ice cream sandwiches, with
proceeds going to ther Leamington Arts Centre.
Wheatley Task Force conducting survey
The newly formed Wheatley Task Force is setting up at the Fish Festival with a waterfront booth on Saturday, July 2. They will be asking for public input from residents by filling out a survey. The group will also be offering a QR code that can be scanned to keep residents updated with what the Wheatley Task Force is doing.
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