Thursday, July 10
Charity Golf Classic; Community Living Essex County holding its 33rd annual Charity Golf Classic at Sutton Creek Golf Club. Full day of golf, hot dog lunch, prizes and dinner. Shotgun start at 11 a.m., $150 per person. For info, visit www.communitylivingessex.org.
Friday, July 11
Music off the Back Porch; Held at the rear of the Park House Museum (214 Dalhousie St.) from 6-8 p.m. Entertainment will be Dave Wilson and Doc & The Rev. Free to attend, donations to the Park House welcome. Weather permitting. Bring your own chair.
Saturday, July 12
Community Cup golf tournament; The House Youth Centre hosting 23rd annual Community Cup golf tournament at Sutton Creek Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. $175 per adult including dinner and cart, $125 for youth with dinner and a cart. Dinner only $60. Register online at https://linktr.ee/thehouseyouthcentre.
Saturday, July 12
Family Fun Day; Presented by author K.G. Miceli and The Fort Fun Centre. Runs from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Games & activities, colouring contest, food and refreshments, live entertainment and vendors. Fort Fun Centre located at 689 Texas Road.
Saturday, July 12
Garden Party; Held at Ruthven United Church from 1-4 p.m. to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United Church of Canada. What better way to celebrate than with a party in a beautiful garden, with music, entertainment and refreshments? Come join us – bring a friend and make new friends. It will be a Saturday to remember. All ages welcome. No charge to attend or to participate.
Wednesday, July 23
Mid-Summer Dinner; Held at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. with proceeds going to the Bryerswood Youth Camp. Runs from 5:30-9 p.m. Dinner tickets $40-$45 (based on meal and drink choice). 3 Dog Poutinerie food truck will be on site from 6-8 p.m., beverages from G.L. Heritage. Silent auction, music by Don McArthur & Nancy Roy. Purchase tickets at www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/mid-summer-dinner--2025.
Saturday, August 16
Mission golf tournament; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission hosts 15th annual golf tournament at Dominion Golf & Country Club (6125 Howard Ave., LaSalle) starting at 7 a.m. with registration and 8 a.m. shotgun start. Registration $160 per golfer, includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Dinner only (2 p.m.) $50. Register on Eventbrite. For info, call 519-736-9140, e-mail fundraising@aburgmission.ca or visit www.aburgmission.ca
Ongoing
No free community meals in summer; Lighthouse Church will not be hosting the free community meal and showings of “The Chosen” in July and August. The church looks forward to seeing everyone again Sept. 4.
Mental Health & Counselling Services; The Youth Wellness Hubs Windsor-Essex presenting mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre. Runs every Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people ages 12-15. The House is located at 320 Richmond St. (Amherstburg Community Hub). For details, call 519-800-8640.
Gibson Gallery events; Latest exhibit is “Centered,” a Windsor-Essex Pottery Exhibition. It runs June 24-July 6. Closing reception July 6 from 1-3 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Open Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in June. Gallery is also looking for artists/artisans to join outdoor “pop-ups” this year, the next one scheduled for July 19 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ($30 per spot).
Volunteers needed; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission needs volunteers to clean, wash dishes and provide maintenance. Cleaners required Monday-Friday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dishwashers needed Thursdays (and to fill in, as needed) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Maintenance people needed Monday-Saturday as needed for maintenance of the building. Help also required to organize special events and fundraisers. If interested or for more info, send e-mail to Jill at aburgmission@yahoo.com.
Rotary Club of Amherstburg meetings; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Meetings held at The Fort Fun Centre, 689 Texas Road. New members welcome. For info, e-mail rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com or call Susanne at 519-990-2775.
Quilt Guild meetings; The Erie Shores Quilt Guild wants to invite guests/new members to attend our monthly meeting held every third Tuesday at St. John’s Hall, 1782 Oriole Park, North Woodslee at 7 p.m. Our purpose is to promote and encourage the art of quilting in Essex County. 519-726-5869
Knights of Columbus River Canard events; Charity bingo every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Chicken or rib dinner first Friday of every month. Eat-in or take-out. Call before Wednesday to order call 519-734-8575. Dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. Hall located at 8965 Malden Road. For info, call 519-734-8575.
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 every second Tuesday at 3 p.m. except in July and August.
Service time; Christ Anglican Church, 317 Ramsay St., has changed 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.
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 Dr. 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 luncheons and a 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.
Mission hours; The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with free lunch from 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.
ACS Food Bank; Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Closed Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. 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!