Community Messages

CK Cools is a new program that helps low-income people in Chatham-Kent stay cool and healthy. It gives free air conditioners or fans to people who need them but can’t afford to buy one. Visit

ROCK Missions is in need of cake and cookie mixes, canned vegetables, chicken, beef or pork, juice, pasta and rice. Donations can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street in Chatham on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1-5PM.

Join the ALC every Wednesday from 2PM-5PM for Lawn Games!

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham.

The Chatham Concert Band presents its 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park series. Each Wednesday until August 27, the band with special guests, will delight you with fabulous music in Tecumseh Park. All you need to bring is your lawn chair.

The Dresden Rotary Summer Concert Series is back! Concerts at Dresden Rotary Memorial Gardens every Thursday night from June 5 through August 21.

BBQ at 6, Music starts at 7. Weekly door prize draws.

50-50 Tickets available for $5. Draw Date August 21. Win up to $10,000!

Visit the Capitol Theatre every Thursday in July and August for a movie.

2pm – Pre-Movie Activity

3pm – Movie Screening

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with beloved family favorites. Check out the full lineup on https://www.ckculture.ca/capitol-theatre-movies/

📍 Gable Rees Rotary Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

🗓️ Tues & Thurs: 11–12PM

📍 Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

View the entire summer pool schedule here: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/pools

Looking for a fun way to stay active and get outside? Join the Active Lifestyle Centre Walking Club! Call 519-352-5633 for more information.

Visit the Wallaceburg Farmers Market on August 2nd!

With local farmers, producers, and artisans it's the perfect place to shop local! 603 James Street, Wallaceburg.

Celebrate the Civic Holiday with a Splash! 
On August 4, all our pools will be open for 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗥𝗲𝗰 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗺 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

To view all the current pool schedules and locations, visit www.chatham-kent.ca/pools

R.O.C.K is in need of some toiletry items

2-in-1 hair and body wash

Body wash

Razors

Travel-sized items are preferred, but full-size is great too!

Donations can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street during the following hours:

Wednesday: 1–4PM

Thursday & Friday: 1–5PM

You're not alone in how you feel—and you're not alone in facing it either. A Friendly Voice is a free, confidential “warm line” for older adults aged 55 and above and open 365 days a year. 📞 1-855-892-9992 

Did you know your child may qualify for free dental care? 

Ontario has programs to help our children stay healthy and smiling.

Learn more: 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care

Join staff at the Tilbury Branch for Book Club on Tuesday, August 5 at 6pm! Please call the Tilbury Branch at 519-682-0100 for more information.

Join the Wallaceburg Wolve for an exciting and action packed season of Challenger Baseball (inclusive of all abilities). Visit Dauw Park every Tuesday starting June 10th, 6-8pm to watch them play.

ROCK Missions is in need of cake and cookie mixes, canned vegetables, chicken, beef or pork, juice, pasta and rice. Donations can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street in Chatham on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1-5PM.

Join the ALC every Wednesday from 2PM-5PM for Lawn Games!

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham.

The Chatham Concert Band presents its 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park series. Each Wednesday until August 27, the band with special guests, will delight you with fabulous music in Tecumseh Park. All you need to bring is your lawn chair.

The Dresden Rotary Summer Concert Series is back! Concerts at Dresden Rotary Memorial Gardens every Thursday night from June 5 through August 21.

BBQ at 6, Music starts at 7. Weekly door prize draws.

50-50 Tickets available for $5. Draw Date August 21. Win up to $10,000!

Visit the Capitol Theatre every Thursday in July and August for a movie.

2pm – Pre-Movie Activity

3pm – Movie Screening

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with beloved family favorites. Check out the full lineup on https://www.ckculture.ca/capitol-theatre-movies/

📍 Gable Rees Rotary Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

🗓️ Tues & Thurs: 11–12PM

📍 Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

View the entire summer pool schedule here: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/pools

Community Living Wallaceburg it seeking #volunteers to join their 3Rivers Roll Squad! Squad members are responsible for helping guide bikers throughout the ride. If interested in becoming a volunteer contact ccfd@getintocommunityliving.com.

📅 Thursday, August 7

📍 @Glasstown Brewing Company (outdoor patio)

⏰ Ride begins at 6 pm (gathering to begin around 5:30)

Community Living Wallaceburg it seeking #volunteers to join their 3Rivers Roll Squad! Squad members are responsible for helping guide bikers throughout the ride. If interested contact ccfd@getintocommunityliving.com.

The ride is August 7th, gathering at 5:30pm.

WAMBO Weekend is Almost Here! The festivities kick off on Friday, August 8 at 5pm with the ringing of the bell at Civic Park. For more information and the event schedule visit: https://wallaceburgbia.com/36th-annual-wambo/

Looking for a fun way to stay active and get outside? Join the Active Lifestyle Centre Walking Club! Call 519-352-5633 for more information.

WAMBO Weekend is Almost Here! The festivities kick off on Friday, August 8 at 5pm with the ringing of the bell at Civic Park. For more information and the event schedule visit: https://wallaceburgbia.com/36th-annual-wambo/

REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE on Sunday, August 10th at 6 PM for Operation Backpack 2025!  Visit the FreehelpCK facebook page for more information.

R.O.C.K is in need of some toiletry items

2-in-1 hair and body wash

Body wash

Razors

Travel-sized items are preferred, but full-size is great too!

Donations can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street during the following hours:

Wednesday: 1–4PM

Thursday & Friday: 1–5PM

You're not alone in how you feel—and you're not alone in facing it either. A Friendly Voice is a free, confidential “warm line” for older adults aged 55 and above and open 365 days a year. 📞 1-855-892-9992 

Did you know your child may qualify for free dental care? 

Ontario has programs to help our children stay healthy and smiling.

Learn more: 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care

Join the Wallaceburg Wolve for an exciting and action packed season of Challenger Baseball (inclusive of all abilities). Visit Dauw Park every Tuesday starting June 10th, 6-8pm to watch them play.

ROCK Missions is in need of cake and cookie mixes, canned vegetables, chicken, beef or pork, juice, pasta and rice. Donations can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street in Chatham on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1-5PM.

Join them on August 13th, from 11AM to 1PM at Fuel for You Parking Lot, 80 William St. S., Chatham.

Delicious Food & Great Causes! 

Come hungry and support CK Pride! See you there! 

FreehelpCK is looking for helping hands to fill a total of 3000 BACKPACKS with school supplies for their Operation Backpack Program!

August 13th, 11AM to 3PM at the FreeHelpCK Store – inside the Downtown Chatham Mall

Join the ALC every Wednesday from 2PM-5PM for Lawn Games!

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham.

The Chatham Concert Band presents its 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park series. Each Wednesday until August 27, the band with special guests, will delight you with fabulous music in Tecumseh Park. All you need to bring is your lawn chair.

The Dresden Rotary Summer Concert Series is back! Concerts at Dresden Rotary Memorial Gardens every Thursday night from June 5 through August 21.

BBQ at 6, Music starts at 7. Weekly door prize draws.

50-50 Tickets available for $5. Draw Date August 21. Win up to $10,000!

Visit the Capitol Theatre every Thursday in July and August for a movie.

2pm – Pre-Movie Activity

3pm – Movie Screening

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with beloved family favorites. Check out the full lineup on https://www.ckculture.ca/capitol-theatre-movies/

📍 Gable Rees Rotary Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

🗓️ Tues & Thurs: 11–12PM

📍 Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

View the entire summer pool schedule here: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/pools

Looking for a fun way to stay active and get outside? Join the Active Lifestyle Centre Walking Club! Call 519-352-5633 for more information.

Escape the Ridge House - Happy Birthday Ridgetown

August 16, 17, 2025 | Ridge House Museum

45-minute Time Slots | Saturdays 10am-6pm and Sundays 11am-4pm

Cost: $35 per team (up to 6 members)

Register at  www.chatham-kent.ca/RidgeHouse

Escape the Ridge House - Happy Birthday Ridgetown

August 16, 17, 2025 | Ridge House Museum

45-minute Time Slots | Saturdays 10am-6pm and Sundays 11am-4pm

Cost: $35 per team (up to 6 members)

Register at  www.chatham-kent.ca/RidgeHouse

R.O.C.K is in need of some toiletry items

2-in-1 hair and body wash

Body wash

Razors

Travel-sized items are preferred, but full-size is great too!

Donations can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street during the following hours:

Wednesday: 1–4PM

Thursday & Friday: 1–5PM

You're not alone in how you feel—and you're not alone in facing it either. A Friendly Voice is a free, confidential “warm line” for older adults aged 55 and above and open 365 days a year. 📞 1-855-892-9992 

Did you know your child may qualify for free dental care? 

Ontario has programs to help our children stay healthy and smiling.

Learn more: 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care

Want to learn how to save money on groceries? In this two-part series, learn how to save money while grocery shopping with a Registered Dietitian. 

August 19th & 26th, 1:30-3pm at Chatham CHC - 150 Richmond Street.

Register today by calling 519-397-5455 ext 117 

Join the Wallaceburg Wolve for an exciting and action packed season of Challenger Baseball (inclusive of all abilities). Visit Dauw Park every Tuesday starting June 10th, 6-8pm to watch them play.

ROCK Missions is in need of cake and cookie mixes, canned vegetables, chicken, beef or pork, juice, pasta and rice. Donations can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street in Chatham on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1-5PM.

Join the ALC every Wednesday from 2PM-5PM for Lawn Games!

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham.

The Chatham Concert Band presents its 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park series. Each Wednesday until August 27, the band with special guests, will delight you with fabulous music in Tecumseh Park. All you need to bring is your lawn chair.

The Dresden Rotary Summer Concert Series is back! Concerts at Dresden Rotary Memorial Gardens every Thursday night from June 5 through August 21.

BBQ at 6, Music starts at 7. Weekly door prize draws.

50-50 Tickets available for $5. Draw Date August 21. Win up to $10,000!

Visit the Capitol Theatre every Thursday in July and August for a movie.

2pm – Pre-Movie Activity

3pm – Movie Screening

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with beloved family favorites. Check out the full lineup on https://www.ckculture.ca/capitol-theatre-movies/

📍 Gable Rees Rotary Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

🗓️ Tues & Thurs: 11–12PM

📍 Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

View the entire summer pool schedule here: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/pools

Join the Chatham Branch of the Chatham Kent Public Library for Teen Zen on Thursday, August 21 from 2pm to 3pm! Join them for a relaxing zen session featuring meditative and restorative poses, journaling, and colouring. For more information, please call 519-354-2940.

Looking for a fun way to stay active and get outside? Join the Active Lifestyle Centre Walking Club! Call 519-352-5633 for more information.

R.O.C.K is in need of some toiletry items

2-in-1 hair and body wash

Body wash

Razors

Travel-sized items are preferred, but full-size is great too!

Donations can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street during the following hours:

Wednesday: 1–4PM

Thursday & Friday: 1–5PM

You're not alone in how you feel—and you're not alone in facing it either. A Friendly Voice is a free, confidential “warm line” for older adults aged 55 and above and open 365 days a year. 📞 1-855-892-9992 

Did you know your child may qualify for free dental care? 

Ontario has programs to help our children stay healthy and smiling.

Learn more: 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care

Want to learn how to save money on groceries? In this two-part series, learn how to save money while grocery shopping with a Registered Dietitian. 

August 19th & 26th, 1:30-3pm at Chatham CHC - 150 Richmond Street.

Register today by calling 519-397-5455 ext 117 

Join the Wallaceburg Wolve for an exciting and action packed season of Challenger Baseball (inclusive of all abilities). Visit Dauw Park every Tuesday starting June 10th, 6-8pm to watch them play.

ROCK Missions is in need of cake and cookie mixes, canned vegetables, chicken, beef or pork, juice, pasta and rice. Donations can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street in Chatham on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1-5PM.

Join the ALC every Wednesday from 2PM-5PM for Lawn Games!

20 Merritt Ave, Chatham.

The Chatham Concert Band presents its 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park series. Each Wednesday until August 27, the band with special guests, will delight you with fabulous music in Tecumseh Park. All you need to bring is your lawn chair.

Visit the Capitol Theatre every Thursday in July and August for a movie.

2pm – Pre-Movie Activity

3pm – Movie Screening

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with beloved family favorites. Check out the full lineup on https://www.ckculture.ca/capitol-theatre-movies/

📍 Gable Rees Rotary Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

🗓️ Tues & Thurs: 11–12PM

📍 Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool

🗓️ Mon, Wed, Fri: 10–11AM

View the entire summer pool schedule here: https://www.chatham-kent.ca/pools

Looking for a fun way to stay active and get outside? Join the Active Lifestyle Centre Walking Club! Call 519-352-5633 for more information.