Community Events
Thursday, November 21
Book signing; Being held at the Marsh Historical Collection (80 Richmond St.) from 7-9 p.m. “The Lives that Touched Belle Vue Amherstburg” by Debra Honor being sold, with Honor being there to greet people. Cost of book is $20. For information, call 519-736-9191.
Sunday, November 24
Trivia Night; Presented by the Marsh Historical Collection. Held at Shooters Roadhouse starting at 7 p.m. $25 per team, maximum five players per team. Contact Meg to register, 519-736-9191 or research@marshcollection.org. November is a numbers game – general trivia but every answer is a number!
Friday, November 29
Toonie Auction; Held at Harrow United Church, 45 Munger Ave. East in Harrow. BBQ dinner $10 or $30 per family, served from 5:30-6:30 p.m., auction starts at 7 p.m. Free admission. Bring your toonies and come for a night of fun and fellowship! Donations of baskets greatly appreciated. Chance to win two Windsor Spitfire tickets. For more info, call the church at 519-738-4223 or Laura at 519-982-2684.
Saturday, November 30
Model railway open house; The Windsor Model Railway Club hosting open house from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Market Square, located at Walker Road and Ottawa St. in Windsor (second floor). Admission is free. Come and see two large model train layouts – N scale and HO scale.
Sunday, December 1
Turkey Bingo; Being held at St. Joseph Church in River Canard (9399 Townline Road). Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Admission $5. Ten regular rounds, two share the wealth rounds, one basket round. Awesome and many door prizes, 50/50 draw. Kitchen open, serving hot dogs, chips, pop, coffee, tea. Come on out and joint the fun. We still mark the cards with corn kernels.
Ongoing
Stuff-A-Fire Truck gift and toy drive; Donations of unwrapped gifts for kids and teens of all ages being accepted at Canadian Tire in Amherstburg, Movati Amherstburg, Joe Meloche Ford Sales and Caffeine & Co., as well all of the “Big Toy Dump” locations. Presented by the Amherstburg Fire Association.
Lola’s Pajama Fairy Project; Donations being accepted at the Libro Centre. Lola’s Pajama Fairy Project also accepting donations at Remax Preferred Realty and Seasons Retirement Home in Amherstburg of new pajamas for those in need.
Winter hat and coat drive; Presented by the Windsor Police – Amherstburg Detachment, the Windsor Police COAST program and the Amherstburg Fire Association. Donations can be made at the Libro Centre and police station, third box will rotate around the community (it will be at Bucket List Café and Roastery Nov. 20 for Coffee with a Cop at 1 p.m.). Runs through Nov. 20. Items will be distributed to local families, schools and organizations in Amherstburg.
Coats for Kids distribution; Amherstburg Community Services (ACS), Team Brad Bondy, Cintas and the Unemployed Help Centre (UHC) holding annual “Coats for Kids” drive. Distribution for coats will be at Encounter Church, which is located at 125 Alma St. in Amherstburg. Dates and times for distribution are Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 14 from 4-6 p.m. and Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Volunteers needed; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission needs volunteers to clean, wash dishes and provide maintenance. Cleaners are required Monday-Friday from 2-4 p.m. to mop floors and to clean bathrooms, countertops, tables, carts, etc. Dishwashers are needed Monday-Friday 1-3 p.m. to wash dishes, pots and pans. Maintenance people are needed Monday-Saturday as needed for maintenance of the building. Commitment is one day or more per week, on a regular basis. If interested or for more info, send e-mail to aburgmission@yahoo.com.
Rotary Club of Amherstburg meetings; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. New members welcome. For info, e-mail rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com or call Susanne at 519-990-2775.
Christmas on the Farm needs volunteers; Christmas on the Farm, presented Nov. 15, 16, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 30 and Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, needs volunteers. Event being held at Sarah Parks Horsemanship. Positions include costume characters, assistants for Santa & Mrs. Claus, Elf School, campfire and more. Hours are Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday 4-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. E-mail windsorparadecorporation@gmail.com with availability.
Service time change; Christ Anglican Church, 317 Ramsay St., is changing the times of their Sunday service. There is now one service, starting at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
Meals on Wheels; Offered by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Meals on Wheels assists those who are unable to shop for food and cook meals. Also available to those recovering from illness or surgery. Healthy, delicious and affordable meals provided to residents of Amherstburg, Harrow, McGregor and LaSalle. ACS caters to dietary needs, each meal comes with soup, bread, main course and dessert. Cost $8 per meal. Call 519-736-5471 for details.
Columbus Community Hall events; The Columbus Community Hall at 190 Richmond St. still has bingos every Thursday night and fish fries (with chicken as well) on Friday nights. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the evening. Sr. Parties start back up in September.
Amherstburg Residents Forum; Group welcomes residents seeking solutions to town hall to join them the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the union hall on Pickering across from Walmart.
Golden Age Club; The Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s friendship club, located at 179 Victoria St. S., offers social activities five days a week, $10 a year to join. There are over 160 members who have fun playing euchre, pepper, bingo, cribbage, mahjong and bridge and line dancing. Club also crochets mats from milk bags for those in need. We also have three special luncheons and a beautiful Christmas party. You pick which activities you want to participate in. Visit www.goldenagecentre.ca to see how to join, participate, and learn how we support our community.
Founders Club; Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) seeking donors to join the “Founders Club” and help fund general operations 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 available. Tax receipts provided. For info, visit www.bryerswood.com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com.
Lighthouse Church events; Lighthouse Church, in conjunction with Feeding Windsor, invites the public to come Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner. Everyone welcome. No registration required. Church is also offering divorce care recovery sessions for 13 weeks, running every Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. starting Sept. 18. No charge to attend, $20 to buy the workbook. Lighthouse Church is also showing “The Chosen” every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Free to attend, everyone welcome. Popcorn will be served. Lighthouse Church is located at 266 King St. (entrance off Gore St.).
Mental Health & Counselling Services; The Youth Wellness Hub presenting mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre. Runs every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people between the ages of 12-25. The House is located at 320 Richmond St. For details, call 519-800-8640.
Mission hours; The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with lunch 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. All donations welcome.
Essex County Orchid Society meetings; The Essex County Orchid Society invites you to join them monthly, third Sunday of the month till May at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave; 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served. New members and visitors welcome. We are on Facebook!
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 needed at Bryerswood; Community service volunteer hours are available for high school students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com.
Bottle donations; The AMA Sportsmen Association accepts donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People who wish to donate empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. For info, visit www.amasportsmen.com or call 519-736-5706.
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!