Community Messages

Thursday, November 28
All day

Oaks Retirement Village CD Donations Needed

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Oaks Retirement Village is looking to expand their music selection in their Memory Care Unit, and are seeking your help!


Any donations of CD's would be greatly appreciated! Donations can be left at the front desk.

All day

Important Safety Reminder

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Important Safety Reminder from @CKPSMedia! Please remember: It is an offence to disobey road closure signs. Moving barricades or driving around them can lead to serious consequences, including a fine of $110 and three demerit points

10:30 AM

Storytime at the Wallaceburg Branch of CKPL

10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

Storytime at Wallaceburg Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library, Thursdays at 10:30am, November 14 to December 12. Stories, songs and rhymes and rhythm instruments for children 18 months and older and their caregiver. Registration required. Please call 519-627-5292 to register and for more information.

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, November 30
11:00 AM

CWL Taste of Home Bazaar

11:00 AM — 02:00 PM

The Annual CWL Taste of Home Bazaar will take place on Saturday November 30th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  St. Michael's Parish Hall is on the corner of Maple St. and David St. in Ridgetown, follow the signs.  Enjoy the Bake Sale Table, stock up on frozen items like; frozen Home Baking, frozen Home Cooked Meals & Soups and this year's feature ... frozen family-sized Apple Crisp ready for the oven.  Shop early for best selection and stay for a Hot Lunch.  This is the CWL's primary fundraiser; it enables us to help others in our community.  Thank you for supporting the CWL.

Location/Venue Name
St. Michael's Parish Hall

  • Corner of Maple St. and David St., Ridgetown, N0P 2C0
01:00 PM

Learn to Curl Storytime Partnership with Chatham-Kent Public Library and Sydenham Community Curling Club!

01:00 PM — 03:30 PM

Join us at Sydenham Community Curling Club for a special Learn to Curl Storytime! Participate in a fun-filled storytime then go on-ice with SCCC instructors to learn the basics of curling! 

Two programs are available, one from 1:00 to 2:00 and the other from 2:30 to 3:30, with a maximum registration of 30 participants per session. Only those going on-ice need to register. 

ALL ON-ICE PARTICIPANTS MUST have a signed SCCC waiver and wear clean shoes AND a helmet in order to participate. 

Call Wallaceburg (519-627-5292) or Dresden (519-683-4322) branches to register.

Location/Venue Name
Sydenham Community Curling Club

  • 7379 N River Line, Wallaceburg, N0P 2M0
Sunday, December 1
02:00 PM

Adventum presented by the Wallaceburg Concert Band

02:00 PM — 03:00 PM

The Wallaceburg Concert Band will get your season off on the right foot! Join them on December 1st, 2pm at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. FREE ADMISSION!!!  Freewill donation accepted 

Monday, December 2
05:30 PM

Penny Sale!

05:30 PM — 09:00 PM

Don't miss this Penny Sale to raise funds to support the elderly citizens of Wallaceburg. This event is December 2nd, 7pm at the CBD Club, Wallaceburg. Doors open at 5:30pm and the sale begins at 7pm.

Tuesday, December 3
All day

Looking for Bunk Bed Donation

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

The Chatham Kent Women's Centre is need of bunk beds for a client. If you have a set you can donate, it would make a huge difference in someone's life.

Please contact Dawn at dawnco@ckwc.org or call (519) 351-9144

All day

Donate Essential Items to the Chatham Kent Women's Centre

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

The Chatham Kent Women's Centre is in need of some essential items to support the women, children, and babies in their care. Your generosity can make a big difference!

We are asking for donations of:

Toddler/Kids Toothpaste

Children's Shampoo

Children's Body wash

Donations can be made at the Centre between the hours of 9am - 6pm daily. Every little bit helps, and your contributions go directly to those who need them most.

All day

Invasive Species Alert!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

The #SpottedLanternfly has been sighted in Windsor last month. Known for damaging crops this invasive insect poses a serious threat to agriculture and biodiversity in Canada.

For more info and to report sightings visit inspection.canada.ca/pests

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

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.

06:00 PM

Read to a Dog at CKPL

06:00 PM — 08:00 PM

Children in grades 1 to 6 can sign up to read with Summer, a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog. Select one of the dates or register for all 3.

December 3, 10, 17

20 minute sessions between 6pm and 8pm at the ChathamKent Public Library.

Email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca to register.

Wednesday, December 4
All day

Cat/Kitten Fosters Needed

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Calling all cat lovers! Do you have a cozy corner and a lot of love to give? Pet and Wildlife Rescue looking for amazing fosters to provide a safe and nurturing temporary home for cats and kittens until they find their forever families. Ready to make a difference? Visit their website to apply and learn more: Become a Foster 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄:

https://pawr.org/your-time/

All day

Chatham-Kent Youth Wellness Hub

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Remember, it's okay to ask for help.

Need Help? CMHA's 24/7 Mental Health First Response is available:

Chatham-Kent: 1-1-866-299-7447

Chatham-Kent Youth Wellness Hub offers a one-stop-shop hub of mental health services to youth (12-25)

Thursday, December 5
All day

A Story to be Shared

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Join Community Living CK on December 5th to hear Michael’s story of resilience, inclusion, and advocacy. His journey, captured in books like Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book, reminds us of the power of every voice.

Register by December 1! RSVP to Natalie at njansen@clc-k.ca

10:30 AM

Storytime at the Wallaceburg Branch of CKPL

10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

Storytime at Wallaceburg Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library, Thursdays at 10:30am, November 14 to December 12. Stories, songs and rhymes and rhythm instruments for children 18 months and older and their caregiver. Registration required. Please call 519-627-5292 to register and for more information.

12:15 PM

Advent & Seasonal Music Noon-hour Concerts

12:15 PM — 01:00 PM

All are welcome and invited to a free series of Advent and seasonal music noon-hour concerts at Holy Trinity-St. Paul's Anglican Church. Come and relax from the bustle of the season and listen to seasonal music with local Chatham musicians. Bring your lunch, listen, come and go as you wish.  Stay for 5 minutes or 45.

Thursday, December 5 - Hedy Rempel, pianist, and Brian Sweetman, organist

Thursday, December 12 - Stephanie Van Rooyen and Bill Sluys

Thursday, December 19 - Nancy Tapley and Donald Pole

Co-sponsored with the Chatham Centre, Royal Canadian College of Organists

Location/Venue Name
Holy Trinity-St. Paul's Anglican Church

  • 81 Selkirk St., Chatham, N7L 1Y8
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, December 6
06:15 PM

Community Christmas Concert

06:15 PM — 09:00 PM

Join Community Living CK for their annual Community Christmas Concert at St. Paul's Congregational Church (450 Park Ave. W., Chatham) on December 6th.

Doors open at 6:15pm, Concert from 7pm-9pm

Admittance is donation at the door.

Saturday, December 7
10:00 AM

Come Visit Santa Stocking Stuffer Vendor Sale

10:00 AM — 02:00 PM

Visit Santa Claus, write a letter to Santa, decorate a cookie, create a craft, and take a photo with Santa—all for $5.00 per child. Additionally, vendors will be present with unique stocking stuffers. Join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm. 

 

 

Location/Venue Name
Wallaceburg District Museum

  • 505 king st, Wallaceburg, N8A 1J1
10:00 AM

Cookie Exchange at the Wallaceburg Museum

10:00 AM — 02:00 PM

Cookie Exchange Wallaceburg & District Museum 

Saturday, December 7th, 2024

Free Event

Exchange begins at 10:00am

All registered participants are expected to bring homemade cookies or squares. 

Registration is mandatory to ensure we know the total number of dozens to prepare.

To register or questions please call 

519 627 8962 or email museumpr@kent.net

 

Location/Venue Name
Wallaceburg District Museum

  • 505 king st, Wallaceburg, N8A 1J1
05:00 PM

IODE Christmas House Tour

05:00 PM — 08:00 PM

Don't miss the IODE Christmas House Tour this December! Visit a selection of festively decorated homes throughout Dresden!

Two Dates Available:

Saturday Dec 7th: 5-8PM

Sunday Dec 8th: 1-4PM

Tickets for $20 available at Union Block Bakery.

06:00 PM

Turkey Bingo and Raffle

06:00 PM — 09:00 PM

East Side Pride Turkey Bingo and Raffle

Must be 18 to play

$10 for 2 strip book.     Prizes - Turkey, cash, raffle prizes

WISH Center Dec 7 at 6:00 pm 

Location/Venue Name
WISH CENTER

  • 177 King St E, Chatham, N7M 4N7
07:00 PM

St. Andrew's Annual Christmas Concert - So This Is Christmas - Saturday December 7

07:00 PM — 09:00 PM

"So This Is Christmas" with St. Andrew's concert choir, chamber orchestra, children's choir and local musicians performing  favourite melodies and carols will fill the Chatham Capitol Theatre with festive joy.  Tickets ($30) available at the Cultural Centre box office or online at www.cktickets.com. Children 12 and under free. For further information call 519-352-0010 or www.standrewschatham.org/events. 

Sunday, December 8
01:00 PM

IODE Christmas House Tour

01:00 PM — 04:00 PM

Don't miss the IODE Christmas House Tour this December! Visit a selection of festively decorated homes throughout Dresden!

Two Dates Available:

Saturday Dec 7th: 5-8PM

Sunday Dec 8th: 1-4PM

Tickets for $20 available at Union Block Bakery.

Tuesday, December 10
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

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.

06:00 PM

Read to a Dog at CKPL

06:00 PM — 08:00 PM

Children in grades 1 to 6 can sign up to read with Summer, a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog. Select one of the dates or register for all 3.

December 3, 10, 17

20 minute sessions between 6pm and 8pm at the ChathamKent Public Library.

Email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca to register.

Wednesday, December 11
All day

Chatham-Kent Youth Wellness Hub

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Remember, it's okay to ask for help.

Need Help? CMHA's 24/7 Mental Health First Response is available:

Chatham-Kent: 1-1-866-299-7447

Chatham-Kent Youth Wellness Hub offers a one-stop-shop hub of mental health services to youth (12-25)

Thursday, December 12
10:30 AM

Storytime at the Wallaceburg Branch of CKPL

10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

Storytime at Wallaceburg Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library, Thursdays at 10:30am, November 14 to December 12. Stories, songs and rhymes and rhythm instruments for children 18 months and older and their caregiver. Registration required. Please call 519-627-5292 to register and for more information.

12:15 PM

Advent & Seasonal Music Noon-hour Concerts

12:15 PM — 01:00 PM

All are welcome and invited to a free series of Advent and seasonal music noon-hour concerts at Holy Trinity-St. Paul's Anglican Church. Come and relax from the bustle of the season and listen to seasonal music with local Chatham musicians. Bring your lunch, listen, come and go as you wish.  Stay for 5 minutes or 45.

Thursday, December 5 - Hedy Rempel, pianist, and Brian Sweetman, organist

Thursday, December 12 - Stephanie Van Rooyen and Bill Sluys

Thursday, December 19 - Nancy Tapley and Donald Pole

Co-sponsored with the Chatham Centre, Royal Canadian College of Organists

Location/Venue Name
Holy Trinity-St. Paul's Anglican Church

  • 81 Selkirk St., Chatham, N7L 1Y8
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 14
01:00 PM

Teen Ornament Program at CKPL

01:00 PM — 02:30 PM

Let's get festive! Have your teen join the Chatham-Kent Public Library at the Chatham Branch on Saturday, December 14 from 1pm to 2:30pm to paint their very own wooden ornament. Registration required. Please call 519-354-2940. 

Tuesday, December 17
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

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.

06:00 PM

Read to a Dog at CKPL

06:00 PM — 08:00 PM

Children in grades 1 to 6 can sign up to read with Summer, a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog. Select one of the dates or register for all 3.

December 3, 10, 17

20 minute sessions between 6pm and 8pm at the ChathamKent Public Library.

Email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca to register.

Thursday, December 19
12:15 PM

Advent & Seasonal Music Noon-hour Concerts

12:15 PM — 01:00 PM

All are welcome and invited to a free series of Advent and seasonal music noon-hour concerts at Holy Trinity-St. Paul's Anglican Church. Come and relax from the bustle of the season and listen to seasonal music with local Chatham musicians. Bring your lunch, listen, come and go as you wish.  Stay for 5 minutes or 45.

Thursday, December 5 - Hedy Rempel, pianist, and Brian Sweetman, organist

Thursday, December 12 - Stephanie Van Rooyen and Bill Sluys

Thursday, December 19 - Nancy Tapley and Donald Pole

Co-sponsored with the Chatham Centre, Royal Canadian College of Organists

Location/Venue Name
Holy Trinity-St. Paul's Anglican Church

  • 81 Selkirk St., Chatham, N7L 1Y8
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.

Tuesday, December 24
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

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.

Thursday, December 26
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.