Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Festival of Guest Nations draws hundreds to park LEAMINGTON — The annual Festival of Guest Nations, hosted by the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP), was held on Sunday, September 12 at Seacliff
Park. The event offered music and entertainment for migrant workers and local resident alike, who flocked to the Sunset Amphitheatre to hear the music and join in the cel-
ebration. The MWCP took the opportunity to introduce the new Mexican Consul in Leamington, Vanessa Calva Ruiz. The Latin Power Band,
The crowd on the hill enjoyed the shows below.
made up of several local migrant workers from different farms across the region, entertained the crowd, which was made up of migrant workers and many local residents
eager to immerse themselves in the culture. Local dignitaries were on hand, such as Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke, Councillor Bill Dunn and OPP Constable Katherine
Burt. Local musicians Mary Newland and Richard Baker also took the stage to entertain those in attendance.
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The Latin Power Band, pictured to the left and the right, is made up of numerous migrant workers who work at a variety of local farms. They get together and practice nightly after their shifts in the greenhouses. The group played traditional latin music mixed in with some pop music as they thoroughly entertained the crowd onhand. SUN photo
It’s finally here! Be sure to join Melissa Hopper and Mark Ribble as they talk about life in the southernmost area of Essex County. There will be local history, news and special interviews with local people in the know. Oh... and there will be trivia too! Tune into the Southpoint Living Podcast. New episodes out each Wednesday!
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Curious about life at Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence? Join us on Wednesday September 22nd for a Wine & Cheese Open House event! It is a perfect opportunity to view the facilities, meet some current residents, and have a fun afternoon enjoying some Pelee Island wine. If you’re interested in joining us, make sure you RSVP as a limited number of guests will be able to attend the event!
RSVP is Required for attendance! 30 Seacliff Drive E., Leamington ON, N8H 0E5 seacliffmanor.ca • 519.326.2624
