Community Messages

Saturday, December 21
All day

Visit Rondeau Provincial Park this Holiday

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Looking for something unique over the winter Holidays? Rondeau's Visitor Centre will be open 9am - 3pm December 21st - 23rd, December 27th - 30th, and January 2nd - 5th with programming throughout!

10:00 AM

Summer, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Visit with Summer, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, on Saturday, December 21! Drop-in to Chatham Branch any time between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm to see Summer decked out in her festive best. Read her a story, give her some snuggles, and take a photo! She can't wait to see you.

02:30 PM

Wallaceburg - FREE Rec Swim

02:30 PM — 04:00 PM

Saturdays are for swimming!

Join @CKRec for a free swim at the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool on Saturdays from 2:30-4pm.


The full pool schedules can be viewed here www.chatham-kent.ca/pools

Sunday, December 22
All day

Holiday Swim Schedule

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

ALL Rec Swims and Parent & Tot Swims are FREE from December 22nd to January 4th!

Come on out to Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool or Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool with the family this holiday break!

The full holiday pool schedule can now be viewed at www.chatham-kent.ca

All day

Visit Rondeau Provincial Park this Holiday

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Looking for something unique over the winter Holidays? Rondeau's Visitor Centre will be open 9am - 3pm December 21st - 23rd, December 27th - 30th, and January 2nd - 5th with programming throughout!

Monday, December 23
All day

Visit Rondeau Provincial Park this Holiday

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Looking for something unique over the winter Holidays? Rondeau's Visitor Centre will be open 9am - 3pm December 21st - 23rd, December 27th - 30th, and January 2nd - 5th with programming throughout!

02:00 PM

Festive Beatz Holiday Party!

02:00 PM — 04:00 PM

Stop by the Tilbury Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library on December 23, between 2pm and 4pm for their Festive Beatz Holiday Party!

Create your own ornament and friendship bracelet while you listen to some festive tunes. No registration required.

Tuesday, December 24
All day

Red Kettle Campaign

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

The Salvation Army Chatham Kent is looking for Red Kettle Volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for two hours, consider giving them a call at 519-809-1173 or 519-809-8375.

All day

The First Five Program

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

The First Five program is a team of a Nurse Practitioner and a Nurse that provide primary care to children ages 0-5 including well baby/well child visits, immunizations, referral requests, and care for acute illnesses (infections, coughs, colds, rashes, etc).


Parents/caregivers can self-refer to the program:

📞 519-397-5455

📧 FirstFive@ckchc.ca

💻

www.ckchc.ca/programs-services/first-five/

All day

Chatham Hope Haven in Need of Blankets

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Did you know we gave out over 3, 000 blankets last year?

We are less than a month away from December and our shelves are almost empty. Do you have blankets you are getting rid of? We will happily make sure they are keeping someone warm this winter.

We are open everyday from 10am-145pm to receive your gently used blankets.

All day

Start your G1 Test Preparation

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Are you excited to get behind the wheel and start your driving journey? Start your free practice test program that will help you ace your Ontario G1. Please visit

ckpl.g1.ca

All day

Health811

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Need help finding #HealthCare services such as a walk-in clinic near you? Health811 provides an easy way to connect to the care you need.

Health811 is a free, 24/7 service, call 811 or visit Ontario.ca/health811 to find health services to get health advice and much more.

All day

Winter Warm-Up

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Are you looking to spread some warmth this winter? The @CKCHC is looking for volunteers to create scarves, mittens, hats and/or headbands which will be distributed to community members in need. Supplies will be provided! If interested, please contact 519-397-5455 x 117.

All day

Chatham Hope Haven Open 7pm-7am

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Until March 1st 2025, Chatham Hope Haven at 183 Wellington St West in Chatham will be open from 7PM to 7AM for those needing shelter from the cold. If you can make a donation it would be greatly appreciated. e-transfer at chathamhopehaven@gmail.com

01:00 PM

FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

01:00 PM — 02:00 PM

Join VON for FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

FREE to join! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. This class is for adults 50+

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

05:45 PM

Wallaceburg Branch Chess Club

05:45 PM — 07:45 PM

Did you know the Wallaceburg Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library has a Chess Club? Stop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45pm to 7:45pm to play. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Registration not required.

Wednesday, December 25
All day

Make Road Safety a Priority!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

This December, let's make Road Safety a Priority!

Drinking and driving significantly increases the risk of fatal collisions. 14% of all collisions in Chatham-Kent involved impaired driving

Let's ensure our celebrations are joyful - Stay safe and don't drink and drive.

Thursday, December 26
All day

Looking for Board Game Donations

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

The Active Lifestyle Centre is looking for new or gently used board games!

If you have any laying around, they will take them off your hands!

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

01:00 PM

FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

01:00 PM — 02:00 PM

Join VON for FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

FREE to join! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. This class is for adults 50+

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

05:45 PM

Wallaceburg Branch Chess Club

05:45 PM — 07:45 PM

Did you know the Wallaceburg Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library has a Chess Club? Stop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45pm to 7:45pm to play. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Registration not required.

Saturday, December 28
02:30 PM

Wallaceburg - FREE Rec Swim

02:30 PM — 04:00 PM

Saturdays are for swimming!

Join @CKRec for a free swim at the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool on Saturdays from 2:30-4pm.


The full pool schedules can be viewed here www.chatham-kent.ca/pools

Sunday, December 29
All day

Holiday Swim Schedule

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

ALL Rec Swims and Parent & Tot Swims are FREE from December 22nd to January 4th!

Come on out to Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool or Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool with the family this holiday break!

The full holiday pool schedule can now be viewed at www.chatham-kent.ca

Tuesday, December 31
All day

Chatham Hope Haven in Need of Blankets

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Did you know we gave out over 3, 000 blankets last year?

We are less than a month away from December and our shelves are almost empty. Do you have blankets you are getting rid of? We will happily make sure they are keeping someone warm this winter.

We are open everyday from 10am-145pm to receive your gently used blankets.

All day

Start your G1 Test Preparation

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Are you excited to get behind the wheel and start your driving journey? Start your free practice test program that will help you ace your Ontario G1. Please visit

ckpl.g1.ca

All day

Health811

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Need help finding #HealthCare services such as a walk-in clinic near you? Health811 provides an easy way to connect to the care you need.

Health811 is a free, 24/7 service, call 811 or visit Ontario.ca/health811 to find health services to get health advice and much more.

All day

Winter Warm-Up

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Are you looking to spread some warmth this winter? The @CKCHC is looking for volunteers to create scarves, mittens, hats and/or headbands which will be distributed to community members in need. Supplies will be provided! If interested, please contact 519-397-5455 x 117.

All day

Chatham Hope Haven Open 7pm-7am

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Until March 1st 2025, Chatham Hope Haven at 183 Wellington St West in Chatham will be open from 7PM to 7AM for those needing shelter from the cold. If you can make a donation it would be greatly appreciated. e-transfer at chathamhopehaven@gmail.com

01:00 PM

FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

01:00 PM — 02:00 PM

Join VON for FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

FREE to join! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. This class is for adults 50+

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

05:45 PM

Wallaceburg Branch Chess Club

05:45 PM — 07:45 PM

Did you know the Wallaceburg Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library has a Chess Club? Stop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45pm to 7:45pm to play. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Registration not required.

Wednesday, January 1
All day

Make Road Safety a Priority!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

This December, let's make Road Safety a Priority!

Drinking and driving significantly increases the risk of fatal collisions. 14% of all collisions in Chatham-Kent involved impaired driving

Let's ensure our celebrations are joyful - Stay safe and don't drink and drive.

Thursday, January 2
All day

Looking for Board Game Donations

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

The Active Lifestyle Centre is looking for new or gently used board games!

If you have any laying around, they will take them off your hands!

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

01:00 PM

FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

01:00 PM — 02:00 PM

Join VON for FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

FREE to join! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. This class is for adults 50+

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

05:45 PM

Wallaceburg Branch Chess Club

05:45 PM — 07:45 PM

Did you know the Wallaceburg Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library has a Chess Club? Stop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45pm to 7:45pm to play. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Registration not required.

Friday, January 3
10:30 AM

Stitch a Snowflake and a Snow Friend!

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

Tuesday, January 3, 10:30am at the Chatham-Kent Public Library. Ages 8+. Registration required. Chatham Branch. Call (519) 354-2940

Saturday, January 4
11:00 AM

Rondeau Provincial Park Art Workshop

11:00 AM — 02:00 PM

Join Aamjiwnaang artist, John Williams for an art workshop at Rondeau Provincial Park! January 4th, 11am-2pm at the Rondeau Visitor Centre. 

Registration is required, and space is limited.

Call 519 674 1768 for more information and to register.

02:30 PM

Wallaceburg - FREE Rec Swim

02:30 PM — 04:00 PM

Saturdays are for swimming!

Join @CKRec for a free swim at the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool on Saturdays from 2:30-4pm.


The full pool schedules can be viewed here www.chatham-kent.ca/pools

Tuesday, January 7
All day

Start your G1 Test Preparation

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Are you excited to get behind the wheel and start your driving journey? Start your free practice test program that will help you ace your Ontario G1. Please visit

ckpl.g1.ca

All day

Health811

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Need help finding #HealthCare services such as a walk-in clinic near you? Health811 provides an easy way to connect to the care you need.

Health811 is a free, 24/7 service, call 811 or visit Ontario.ca/health811 to find health services to get health advice and much more.

All day

Winter Warm-Up

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Are you looking to spread some warmth this winter? The @CKCHC is looking for volunteers to create scarves, mittens, hats and/or headbands which will be distributed to community members in need. Supplies will be provided! If interested, please contact 519-397-5455 x 117.

All day

Chatham Hope Haven Open 7pm-7am

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Until March 1st 2025, Chatham Hope Haven at 183 Wellington St West in Chatham will be open from 7PM to 7AM for those needing shelter from the cold. If you can make a donation it would be greatly appreciated. e-transfer at chathamhopehaven@gmail.com

01:00 PM

FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

01:00 PM — 02:00 PM

Join VON for FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

FREE to join! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. This class is for adults 50+

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

05:45 PM

Wallaceburg Branch Chess Club

05:45 PM — 07:45 PM

Did you know the Wallaceburg Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library has a Chess Club? Stop in Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45pm to 7:45pm to play. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your own board or borrow one from the library. Registration not required.

Wednesday, January 8
All day

Make Road Safety a Priority!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

This December, let's make Road Safety a Priority!

Drinking and driving significantly increases the risk of fatal collisions. 14% of all collisions in Chatham-Kent involved impaired driving

Let's ensure our celebrations are joyful - Stay safe and don't drink and drive.

Thursday, January 9
All day

Looking for Board Game Donations

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

The Active Lifestyle Centre is looking for new or gently used board games!

If you have any laying around, they will take them off your hands!

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

01:00 PM

FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

01:00 PM — 02:00 PM

Join VON for FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

FREE to join! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. This class is for adults 50+

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

Saturday, January 11
All day

Let It Snow!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Let your imagination grow and join the Chatham-Kent Museum for fun-filled monthly programs in the Imagination Station. Let it Snow will be at the Museum on January 11th and Ridgetown Library January 18th. Call 519-360-1998 for more info or to register

01:00 PM

Dream Board Revolution

01:00 PM — 03:00 PM

Drop by the Chatham Kent Public Library on January 11th, 1-3pm to create your very own vision board for the new year! They'll play some tunes and enjoy great resolutions ahead. Great for tweens and teens. No registration required

Tuesday, January 14
All day

Health811

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Need help finding #HealthCare services such as a walk-in clinic near you? Health811 provides an easy way to connect to the care you need.

Health811 is a free, 24/7 service, call 811 or visit Ontario.ca/health811 to find health services to get health advice and much more.

All day

Winter Warm-Up

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Are you looking to spread some warmth this winter? The @CKCHC is looking for volunteers to create scarves, mittens, hats and/or headbands which will be distributed to community members in need. Supplies will be provided! If interested, please contact 519-397-5455 x 117.

All day

Chatham Hope Haven Open 7pm-7am

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Until March 1st 2025, Chatham Hope Haven at 183 Wellington St West in Chatham will be open from 7PM to 7AM for those needing shelter from the cold. If you can make a donation it would be greatly appreciated. e-transfer at chathamhopehaven@gmail.com

01:00 PM

FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

01:00 PM — 02:00 PM

Join VON for FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

FREE to join! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. This class is for adults 50+

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

Thursday, January 16
All day

Looking for Board Game Donations

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

The Active Lifestyle Centre is looking for new or gently used board games!

If you have any laying around, they will take them off your hands!

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

01:00 PM

FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

01:00 PM — 02:00 PM

Join VON for FUNctional Fitness at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

FREE to join! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. This class is for adults 50+

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

Saturday, January 18
All day

Let It Snow!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Let your imagination grow and join the Chatham-Kent Museum for fun-filled monthly programs in the Imagination Station. Let it Snow will be at the Museum on January 11th and Ridgetown Library January 18th. Call 519-360-1998 for more info or to register

07:00 PM

Performing Arts at St. Andrew's - Mark Payne & Friends - Then Sings My Soul - Saturday Jan. 18/25- St. Andrew's United Church - 7 PM

07:00 PM — 09:00 PM

Mark Payne, Petrolia's Victoria Playhouse Music Director returns to St. Andrew's stage with friends to captivate the audience with an evening of amazing musical entertainment.  A concert of inspirational music & inspired performers entertaining the audience with selections such as "I Raise Me Up" , "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", "Ain't No Mountain" "Don't Stop Believing" to name a few!  Tickets are $30.00 & available at the Church office or online at www.standrewschatham.org/tickets.  For more information call the office at 519-352-0010.

Sunday, January 19
10:00 AM

22nd Annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show & Sale

10:00 AM — 03:00 PM

22nd Annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show & Sale

Come and See: Farm Toys, Trains, Sports Cards, Trucks, Construction, Model Ships, Books, Planes, Cars, Action Figures, Dolls, Collectibles, Coins, and more!

Displays and hands-on activities from many local organizations

Sunday January 19th, 2025
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
John D. Bradley Convention Centre
565 Richmond St., Chatham, ON

ADMISSION:
Adults - $5
Students - $2
Children 6 and under - Free

For info:
Website: www.facebook.com/cktoyshow
Email: cktoyshow@hotmail.com
Phone: (519) 352-8365

Proceeds to:
Chatham-Kent 4-H Farm Toy Club and Chatham Outreach for Hunger

Location/Venue Name
Chatham-Kent John D. Bradley Convention Centre

  • 565 Richmond St., Chatham, N7M 1R2
Monday, January 20
All day

Yoga Mondays with Moccasin Flow

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Join @CKCHC on January 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 24th and March 3th at their Walpole Island location for Yoga Mondays!

3:00pm - Chair Yoga/Movement Class

5:00pm - Beginner Yoga

No registration required, just drop in!