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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Rec centre requires proof of vaccine or negative test LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington is looking forward to welcoming members and guests back to the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (NFFRC) on Wednesday, September 8, with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination/
rapid test policy in place. Beginning September 8, 2021, the Municipality will require individuals, 12 years of age and older, to confirm full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result within 12 hours in order to gain access to the facility.
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The municipality will also require that every member or user of the facility make an appointment to participate in any program or class through the municipality’s online booking system. These requirements will be in addition to other COVID-19 pre-screening protocols. “The Municipality of Leamington has the lowest vaccination rate in the County of Essex with approximately 56% of our residents being fully vaccinated,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer. “We are taking these necessary precautions to try and eliminate the risk of COVID-19 in our facility to ensure the safety of our employees, guests and the broader community.” “We are committed to doing what it takes to keep our community safe and this policy demon-
strates just that,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “I continue to call on all eligible and unvaccinated residents to roll up their sleeves and do their part in helping to put this pandemic behind us.” With the lack of a digi-
tal tool/electronic vaccine passport program available through government agencies, the municipality is currently developing a process for users to show proof of vaccination or negative test that is both secure and user-friendly.
Wheatley Area Food Bank relocates to east end of town WHEATLEY — The Wheatley Area Food Bank will continue to operate while the evacuation of the downtown area continues. They will operate under their previous hours — Tuesday 9 am to 1 pm — but they fully anticipate the need to expand hours to accommodate the increasing needs over the coming days and weeks. The new location is at
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Music Onthe42 FREE Summer Concerts at SUNSET® Amphitheatre, Seacliff Park
Presented by Municipality of Leamington & Produced by The Bank Theatre Saturday, September 4 - Jody Raffoul Band wsg The Brandy Alexanders - start time 7:30 PM Saturday, September 18 - Michelle Wright wsg Ryan Bradley start time 8:00 PM
My Friend Irma by Cy Howard Live on The Bank Theatre stage!
My Friend Irma was a long-running radio sitcom that premiered on CBS Radio from 1947 and ran 1953. Show runs September 10 - September 12. Tickets are $20, available by advance online purchase only. More information available at https://banktheatre.com/project/my-friend-irma/
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Trivia Tuesdays, Dale’s Friday Coffee House, Culture Immersion, and The Fly Fisher’s Companion at The Bank Theatre. More info TBA! All events *Ontario Covid-19 protocols apply*
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ahead to arrange a dropoff time. Financial donations of cash or cheques (made payable to Wheatley Area Food Bank), or e-transfers are greatly appreciated at this time. As is the case of any non-profit organization, volunteers are always in high demand. If you are able, please contact the organizers at 519300-4101 or visit wheatleyareafoodbank.ca. You can reach them by email at info@wheatleyareafoodbank.ca or check them out on Facebook.
108 Talbot Street East, in the fitness centre building across from Bowman’s. “We will continue to meet as many needs as we possibly can,” said Susan Fulmer of the Food Bank. “Our services will be expanded to include crisis counselling for anyone who requires it.” For donations, they require donations of non-perishable goods that have not been opened or are past their expiry date. They can be dropped off at the new location, and they ask that you call
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Concert goers must adhere to the following Ontario COVID-19 regulations: Individuals must wear a mask or face covering unless seated with members of their own household; and every member of the household must be seated at least two metres from every person outside their household.
More information regarding the reopening of the NFFRC will be forthcoming. Please sign up at leamington.ca/subscribe to receive information and updates on the reopening of the facility.
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onVIEW THROUGH THE YEARS: Southpoint SUN From the debut issue on February 3, 2010, through the pandemic, the Southpoint Sun has seen many changes. Let us take you back through what we consider the most interesting front pages we’ve published over the 500+ issues printed. Stop by the LAC to view the large re-printed cover pages. WFCU Credit Union: painting competition + exhibit $1,200 to be award to the winners. A must see H[KLELW IHDWXULQJ VRPH WKH UHJLRQV ÀQHVW ZRUNV RI DUW BELIEVE: Tim Roelens
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