A group of women dressed like witches and made their way around Bois Blanc Island last weekend.
About 20 witches and associated volunteers made their way around the northern portion of the island Sunday evening going door-to-door gathering canned goods and other non-perishable food items. The group plans on turning over their haul to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission.
“We are doing our ‘Witches Walk’ which we’re going to do on an annual basis,” said Bois Blanc Island resident Sandi Villeneuve.
It was the second consecutive year the “Witches Walk” has been held on the island, but it is not a new tradition around the region. Villeneuve pointed out it is a long standing tradition among residents of other island communities.
“It started on Pelee Island,” she explained.
Pelee Island had their annual event last Saturday evening while Grosse Isle in Michigan also has a similar “Witches Walk.”
“They are always for charity,” said Villeneuve.
The witches danced as part of Sunday night’s event and Villeneuve said there were a couple of practices leading up to the walk. People in vehicles followed picking up the donations.
“It’s always important. The food pantries are really hurting right now,” she added.
Regardless of the food bank, Villeneuve said they all could use a helping hand.
“They all need donations,” she stated.
The “Witches Walk” also provided another social outlet for island residents.
“It’s always fun to get together,” said Villeneuve. "Witches Walk" to aid the mission
By Ron Giofu
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