The Town of Essex's bloomin' ambassadors will be visiting on Saturday, April 13 for a special Easter-themed breakfast. Children and their families are invited to join petunia and Blooming for a pancake breakfast, photos, and a fun Easter craft. 

The pair will host the event in the Shaheen Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave. W., Essex from 10-11:30am. The cost to participate is $5 per person, which includes pancakes, juice and craft material. Coffee will also be provided for adults. 

"This is a great opportunity for families to get together and share some special moments." said Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services. "Parents and guardians will also get the chance to take pictures of their kids with the Town's ambassadors." 

Space is very limited, and participants must register in advance by calling 519-776-8992 or visit www.essexconnect.ca (search "Easter Breakfast").

May 1, dine at any of the participating restaurants and 25% of your bill goes to your local AIDS Service Organization. 

All Day:

• Jack's Gastropub, 31 Division St. S.
• Slice of Pi, 5841 Malden Rd. 
• Garfield's, 1 County 50 Rd. W, Harrow
• Bubi's Awesome Eats, 620 University Ave. W.
• Toasty's Grilled Cheese & Salad Bar, 357 Ouellette Ave. 
• Souq, 1-2651 Howard Ave. 

Dinner: 

• The Liquid Library, 2135 Wyandotte St. W.
• Rino's Kitchen & Ale House, 131 Elliott St. W.
• The Salty Dog, 237 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg 

Take out only: 

• Armando's Pizza (LaSalle), 6146 Malden Rd. 

More info at www.aidswindsor.orghttps://www.aidswindsor.org/a-taste-for-life-windsor-essex/

Welcome all retired women teachers to attend a social at Betty's Restaurant, 8921 Sodom Road in Chippawa on Monday, April 8 Time: 11:30 a.m. Lunch: $22.00 Speaker: Aksana Kavaliova, a neurologic music therapist. Info. Linda 905-358-6931

McHappy Day - May 8 

If you are interested in Volunteering some time at any of the participating locations, please contact Vicky Hedge, BBBSWE Recource Development Coordinator at 519-945-6232 ext. 12. 

May 3, 9-11:30am at Victoria Greenlawn Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 1525 Highway #3. Advance tickets only - limited seating. $35, includes full breakfast from 9-9:30am. RSVP by April 30. Call Theresa Reaume, 519-979-8888 or email theresa@sucessful-image.com

Guest Speaker, Karen Behune Plunkett - 

Karen is a results-oriented, passionate, energetic leader, with superb creative strategic integrative thinking and relationship-building capabilities

• V.P. Business Development Voltaric Inc. Data Analytics 
• Director - Windsor Port Authority 
• Board of Governors St. Clair College
• Principal - Pinpoint Strategic Direction 
• Director - Essex Region Conservation Foundation 

Join Adventure Bay for another eggs-tra special Easter Weekend, April 19-22. Enjoy all the rides and slides you love with full hours Friday and Saturday, as well as special hours and rates on Monday! 

Easter Weekend 2019: 

• Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20: Open 10am-8pm
• Easter Sunday, April 21: Closed
• Easter Monday, April 22: Open 10am-4pm (Starlight Admission accepted all day)

For details on attractions, hours, admission and more, visit www.adventurebay.ca or call 519-974-2783