Community Events
Monday, March 10-Friday, March 14
March Break at Bryerswood; Bryerswood Youth Camp hosting March Break camps every weekday during March Break. Monday’s theme is board games, Tuesday features TV game shows, Wednesday is active games, Thursday is games from the past and Friday is video games. Cost is $40 per day, register at www.bryerswood.com. Camp is located at 6480 Texas Road in Amherstburg.
Wednesday, March 12
Soldier for a Day; Held at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada, 100 Laird Ave. from 1-4 p.m. Fees are $31.50 per child and includes adult admission. Secure your spot by emailing fortmalden@pc.gc.ca. Registration is required and space is limited, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! This special recruitment for children aged 6-12 accompanied by an adult will have you experience cooking over an open fire, painting a model soldier to take home, partaking in a scavenger hunt, and witnessing a musket firing demonstration!
Friday, March 14
Friday Night Live; Free entertainment series being presented at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (129 Simcoe St., at Bathurst St.) in Amherstburg. Featuring Doc & The Rev, Penny Anne Beaudoin, Johnny Mac, Dave Wilson, Irish Dance and Lauren Victoria. Runs 7-9 p.m. Donations accepted, refreshments for sale.
Saturday, March 15
St. Patrick’s Day Storytelling & Music; Being held at the Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St., starting at 2:30 p.m. Storyteller Olwyn Coughlin will be on hand in the parlour with live music also to be held. Traditional soda bread, baked on the hearth in the historic kitchen, also being served. Admission by donation, all are welcome! Pre-registration is recommended, please e-mail parkhousemuseum@gmail.com or call 519-736-2511.
Thursday, March 20
Songfest #3; Being held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 11 Concession 3 North (at Alma St.) in Amherstburg. Runs from 2-4 p.m. If you love to sing, we will be singing favorite hymns and gospel songs very informally with coffee/tea and light refreshments. Come for the singing and fellowship. Help us “make a joyful noise unto the Lord.”
Sunday, March 23
Trivia Night; Presented by the Marsh Historical Collection at Shooters Roadhouse. Located at 17 Sandwich St. North. Cost is $25 per team. Starts at 7 p.m. This month’s theme is miscellaneous. Contact Meg to register by calling 519-736-9191 or e-mailing research@marshcollection.org.
Friday, March 28
Fish Fry; Will be held at the Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Hosted by the Good Friday Procession group of St. John the Baptist Church. Runs from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Choice of fish or chicken dinner. 50/50 draw that evening as well. Of note, all you “Bingo goers”, double your fun and luck by coming out to support night before (Thurs., March 27).
Saturday, March 29
Cornhole for Easter Seals; Presented by the Rotary Club of Amherstburg at the McGregor Columbian Club, 9560 Walker Road. Proceeds to support Easter Seals in Windsor-Essex County. Fifty per cent payout on prizes. Doors open at 11 a.m., starts at 12 noon. Cost is $60 for a team of two. Register your team with ScoreHolio at https://bit.ly/EasterSealsCornhole2025. Contact rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com for more information.
Ongoing
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 between the ages of 12-15. The House is located at 320 Richmond St. (Amherstburg Community Hub). For details, call 519-800-8640.
Amherstburg’s Coldest Night of the Year donations; Despite the walk having concluded, donations are still welcome until March 31. Monetary contributions to www.cnoy.org/amherstburg will benefit The House Youth Centre. The House’s goal is $50,000.
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.
Free community meals; Lighthouse Church, in conjunction with Feeding Windsor, invites the public to come every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner. Everyone welcome. No registration required. Lighthouse Church is also showing “The Chosen” every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., after the meal. Free to attend, everyone welcome. Church is located at 266 King St. in Amherstburg (entrance off of Gore St.).
Grief support group; Lighthouse Church is offering “Griefshare,” a 13-week support group meeting every Tuesday. Runs through April 29 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Church. For more information or to register, please call 519-962-9525. Lighthouse Church is located at 266 King St. (entrance off Gore St.).
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.
Quilt Guild meetings; The Erie Shores Quilt Guild wants to cordially 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 Friday to order call 519-734-8575. Dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. Hall located at 8965 Malden Road. St. Patrick’s Day fundraising dinner Saturday, March 15th $20 per person. Irish dancers, band. Advance tickets required. Tickets available at the hall now.
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.
Service time change; 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 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.
Mission hours; The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with free 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!