Community Messages

Tuesday, September 16
All day

R.O.C.K is in Need

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

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

All day

A Friendly Voice

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

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 

All day

Free Dental Care for Children 17 Years and Under

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

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

All day

211 Ontario

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Did you know there’s a free, 24/7 service that connects residents from Chatham-Kent to vital community resources?

From food banks to mental health support, 211 is here to help.

Wednesday, September 17
06:30 PM

IF at the Chatham Capitol Theatre

06:30 PM — 09:00 PM

You can watch IF at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on Sept 17th for FREE! 

Doors open at 6:30 PM | Showtime at 7:00 PM

11:30 PM

Crow Down Hoe Down

Wednesday, September 17 to Thursday, September 18
11:30 PM — 03:30 PM

Saddle up for the Crow Down Hoe Down on September 17, at the beautiful Links of Kent in Chatham!

Tickets includes a delicious lunch, live music, penny sale and more. Proceeds go directly to Pet and Wildlife Rescue

https://pawr.org/product/crow-down-hoe-down-sept-17/

Thursday, September 18
All day

Native Plant Seeds Available

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

All CKPL branches have a small variety of native plant seeds available for check out. This seed library contains native plant seeds for many popular local plants including Black-Eyed Susan, Butterfly Weed, Swamp and Common Milkweed, Purple Coneflower, and New England Asters to name a few. All you need is a valid CKPL library card and you can check out 5 packages of seeds.

All day

Dial-A-Story through CKPL!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Don't forget about Dial-A-Story through CKPL! Add Dial-A-Story to your family's bedtime routine, or any road trip for some entertainment on the go! Call 519-354-2940 and dial 3 to listen. 

All day

Knitting and Crochet Club

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Do you like to knit or crochet? The Wallaceburg Branch of the CKPL has a Knitting and Crochet Club on Thursdays, 1:30pm to 3pm. Registration not required.

02:00 PM

Community Resource and Job Fair

02:00 PM — 06:00 PM

CK Jobs is hosting a Community Resource & Job Fair on Sept 18 in Tilbury! Visit the link below for more info and register now. 

Thursday, September 18, 2-6pm at the Tilbury Arena.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-resource-job-fair-tickets-1380743233179

10:30 PM

Sign Language Storytime

Thursday, September 18 to Friday, September 19
10:30 PM — 11:00 AM

Join Miss Lauren at the Wallaceburg Branch of the Chatham Kent Public Library for a special sign language storytime on September 18th, 10:30am. Registration recommended but not required. All ages. 

Friday, September 19
All day

Babysitting Course - Blenheim

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Learn how to be a safe, reliable, and confident sitter! Perfect for ages 11–15. 🧸🩹

At the Blenheim - Memorial Arena on September 19th.  Sign up today by calling 519-360-1998.

Saturday, September 20
08:00 AM

3rd Annual Hot Rods for Hospice

08:00 AM — 03:00 PM

The 3rd Annual Hot Rods for Hospice is on September 20, 8am-3pm at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus.

Join them for over 300 stunning cars, Live music, Soapbox derby, Kids’ activities, Vendor market and a 50/50 draw & quilt raffle.

10:00 AM

Craft and Vendor Show!

10:00 AM — 03:00 PM

Join the Wallaceburg and District Museum on September 20th from 10am-3pm for a Craft and Vendor Show!

Come shop unique handmade goods, support local artists, and enjoy a fun day in the heart of Wallaceburg.

10:00 AM

Fill a Locker for P.A.W.R

10:00 AM — 02:00 PM

Join Pet and Wildlife Rescue on Saturday, September 20 at Apple Self Storage (7 Industrial Dr., Chatham) from 10AM–2 PM to fill a storage locker full of pet food donations to help keep their food bank stocked.

01:00 PM

Indoor Plein Air Painting for Teens

01:00 PM — 02:00 PM

Join the CKPL for Indoor Plein Air Painting for Teens on Saturday, September 20 from 1pm to 2pm! We'll be painting a local area. No registration required. Great for ages 12 to 18! For more information, please visit 

www.ckpl.ca/programcalendar

.

02:30 PM

Teen Resume Workshop

02:30 PM — 03:30 PM

Join the Chatham Kent Public Library on Saturday, September 20, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm to explore Brainfuse and learn how to make your resume shine! Perfect for ages 14 to 18.

07:30 PM

Menopause The Musical: One Night Only!

07:30 PM — 09:30 PM

Saturday, September 20, 7:30pm at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. 

7:30 pm at Chatham Capitol Theatre

For more info visit: 

cktickets.com

Tuesday, September 23
All day

R.O.C.K is in Need

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

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

All day

A Friendly Voice

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

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 

All day

Free Dental Care for Children 17 Years and Under

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

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

All day

211 Ontario

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Did you know there’s a free, 24/7 service that connects residents from Chatham-Kent to vital community resources?

From food banks to mental health support, 211 is here to help.

Thursday, September 25
All day

Naloxone Kits

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Anyone can use naloxone. Anyone can save a life. Whether you're a friend, family member, or bystander, having a naloxone kit on hand can make all the difference. Find out where you can get a free naloxone kit in Chatham-Kent: www.ckphu.com/naloxone

All day

Native Plant Seeds Available

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

All CKPL branches have a small variety of native plant seeds available for check out. This seed library contains native plant seeds for many popular local plants including Black-Eyed Susan, Butterfly Weed, Swamp and Common Milkweed, Purple Coneflower, and New England Asters to name a few. All you need is a valid CKPL library card and you can check out 5 packages of seeds.

All day

Dial-A-Story through CKPL!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Don't forget about Dial-A-Story through CKPL! Add Dial-A-Story to your family's bedtime routine, or any road trip for some entertainment on the go! Call 519-354-2940 and dial 3 to listen. 

All day

Knitting and Crochet Club

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Do you like to knit or crochet? The Wallaceburg Branch of the CKPL has a Knitting and Crochet Club on Thursdays, 1:30pm to 3pm. Registration not required.

Tuesday, September 30
All day

R.O.C.K is in Need

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

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

All day

A Friendly Voice

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

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 

All day

Free Dental Care for Children 17 Years and Under

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

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

All day

211 Ontario

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Did you know there’s a free, 24/7 service that connects residents from Chatham-Kent to vital community resources?

From food banks to mental health support, 211 is here to help.

Thursday, October 2
All day

Line Dance with Phyllis

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Interested in Line Dancing?

Join the Active Lifestyle Centre for Line Dance with Phyllis starting Thursday, October 2, 2025!

Contact the ALC for more info 519-352-5633

All day

Native Plant Seeds Available

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

All CKPL branches have a small variety of native plant seeds available for check out. This seed library contains native plant seeds for many popular local plants including Black-Eyed Susan, Butterfly Weed, Swamp and Common Milkweed, Purple Coneflower, and New England Asters to name a few. All you need is a valid CKPL library card and you can check out 5 packages of seeds.

All day

Dial-A-Story through CKPL!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Don't forget about Dial-A-Story through CKPL! Add Dial-A-Story to your family's bedtime routine, or any road trip for some entertainment on the go! Call 519-354-2940 and dial 3 to listen. 

All day

Knitting and Crochet Club

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Do you like to knit or crochet? The Wallaceburg Branch of the CKPL has a Knitting and Crochet Club on Thursdays, 1:30pm to 3pm. Registration not required.

Saturday, October 4
12:00 PM

2nd Annual BDHS Fall festival

12:00 PM — 04:00 PM

The 2nd Annual BDHS Fall festival is October 4th, 12-4pm. Come out and enjoy free face painting, lots of games and activities for children and craft vendors at Blenheim District High School. All ages welcomed.

Tuesday, October 7
All day

211 Ontario

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Did you know there’s a free, 24/7 service that connects residents from Chatham-Kent to vital community resources?

From food banks to mental health support, 211 is here to help.

Thursday, October 9
All day

Native Plant Seeds Available

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

All CKPL branches have a small variety of native plant seeds available for check out. This seed library contains native plant seeds for many popular local plants including Black-Eyed Susan, Butterfly Weed, Swamp and Common Milkweed, Purple Coneflower, and New England Asters to name a few. All you need is a valid CKPL library card and you can check out 5 packages of seeds.

All day

Dial-A-Story through CKPL!

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Don't forget about Dial-A-Story through CKPL! Add Dial-A-Story to your family's bedtime routine, or any road trip for some entertainment on the go! Call 519-354-2940 and dial 3 to listen. 

All day

Knitting and Crochet Club

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Do you like to knit or crochet? The Wallaceburg Branch of the CKPL has a Knitting and Crochet Club on Thursdays, 1:30pm to 3pm. Registration not required.

All day

Line Dance with Phyllis

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Interested in Line Dancing?

Join the Active Lifestyle Centre for Line Dance with Phyllis starting Thursday, October 2, 2025!

Contact the ALC for more info 519-352-5633

Friday, October 10
All day

Babysitting Course - Thames Campus Arena

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Learn how to be a safe, reliable, and confident sitter! Perfect for ages 11–15. 🧸🩹

At Thames Campus Arena on October 10th.  Sign up today by calling 519-360-1998.

Tuesday, October 14
All day

211 Ontario

12:00 AM — 11:59 PM

Did you know there’s a free, 24/7 service that connects residents from Chatham-Kent to vital community resources?

From food banks to mental health support, 211 is here to help.