Don't miss cellist extraordinaire, Eugene Friesen (from Vermont), and former child prodigy and internationally acclaimed pianist, Joel Martin (from New York), live in Perth, Saturday May 25, 7:30 PM in the beautifully renovated sanctuary of St. Paul's United Church (25 Gore Street West). Opening will be the splendid 19-voice, 4-piece Lanark Offbeats jazz ensemble and also to be featured will be a talented young cellist from Perth, Beth Misener, with accompaniment on piano by Brad Mills, Music Director at St. Paul's. 

Tickets ($28) for Eugene Friesen and Joel Martin, live in Perth!, on sale via Tickets Please (613-485-6434)

Eugene Friesen is a long-time member of the great world music troupe, the multi-Grammy Award-winning Paul Winter Consort. He has performed worldwide with numerous other celebrated musicians (e.g., Dave Brubeck, Toots Thielemans, Will Ackerman), is an artist-in-residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan (the world's largest Gothic church), and is a faculty member at the renowned Berklee School of Music in Boston. Read more about Eugene's musical journey by cello, and  watch/listen to a cello virtuoso play his arrangement of Bela Bartok’s Dances of Rasputin.

Joel Martin is the founder of Jazzical®, described as an “explosive union of classical composition and jazz innovation ignited with a fresh spirit all its own.” In 1985 he became the youngest pianist ever and the first African-American to perform in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He has performed widely internationally and with a tremendous diversity of artists, from Brazilian jazz masters to top gospel singers to the great soprano, Kathleen Battle. Read more about Joel's journey by piano, and watch/listen to Joel playing live improvisation on some folk tunes from Kyrgyzstan.

“Brothers from different mothers,” Eugene Friesen and Joel Martin offer “an intimate, joyful, and emotional musical conversation that is both original and authentic.” Their first recording is the 2018 CD, A Perfect Sunday, featuring original music and interpretations of great composers, all in the Jazzical® vein. In concert, Friesen and Martin "are energetic, free-wheeling and improvisational while also showcasing the respect for musical tradition that each has mastered.”  Listen to their playful, delightful The Blonde by the Pond, the third track on A Perfect Sunday (click the link and scroll down to the play button).

Tickets ($28) for Eugene Friesen and Joel Martin, live in Perth!, on sale via Tickets Please (613-485-6434)

Easter Egg Hunt will take place in the forest and is designed for different age groups.  Come prepared for a short walk in the forest with appropriate footwear.

Giant Garage and Bake Sale at Trinity Pres. Church, 9 Manitou Cr. Amherstview on Saturday May 4, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Great Bargains!

The RCNA Sarnia Branch will be hosting the Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony, Sunday, 5th May 2019, at 10:45 AM.  After the 30-45 minute ceremony, refreshments will be served in the Branch Hall.   Everybody Welcome.  For more please  visit www.rcnasarnia.com

The RCNA Sarnia Branch will be hosting the Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony, Sunday, 5th May 2019, at 10:45 AM.  After the 30-45 minute ceremony, refreshments will be served in the Branch Hall.   Everybody Welcome.  For more please  visit www.rcnasarnia.com

Palm Sunday Brunch

Bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, homefries, pancakes, juice, various salads, pasta, meatballs, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, jello, pudding, muffins, cupcakes, coffee and tea

Adults $14.00;   Children 2-5 $6.00;  Seniors and Children 6-12 $12.00

All proceeds to community projects.

Film Festival

cineSarnia presents Best of the Fest film festival on Saturday, April 27th at the Sarnia Public Library.

Films:  10:00 a.m. Colette, 1:30 p.m. Leave No Trace, 5:00 p.m. The Wife and 7:30 p.m. Les Intouchables. Tickets $30 all day pass or $10 each film can be purchased at The Bookkeeper until April 26th and at the door. Details at cinesarnia.com.

Learn about the positive impact technology can have in a home, and about different, unique, and affordable tech options that can increase independence and accessibility with one’s home.

What you can expect:
• Affordable Housing - Learn about programs for city and county residents like Ontario Renovates. Presented by City of Windsor Housing Representatives
• Home Automation - Terry Humphreys and Jamie Renwick of Humphreys Electrical Contracting will present about the latest technology available to keep people safe and secure and make life easier in the home.
• Hands on - Networking opportunities to try high and low tech items. Information stations, personal questions and more.
• Stories about different home options, independent facilitation, decision making & more
• Zoom capability to be able to participate from home.

Creating a home of one’s own takes: partners and professionals from independent facilitators to local service providers; government programs to private contractors; and for some the use of technology. Most importantly – it takes: friends, family, supportive neighbours, and others who care! Why wait for the government, it’s time to develop a vision, and take a first step. Come out to see how others did this!

Register by Friday, April 26 at windsoressexfamnet.ca/upcoming-events/ Check out our website for more details about this event and feel free to spread the word!

Come out to 175 First Ave., Brockville on April 24th at 6:30pm for "The Calling"!  A movie about a missionary who is called to South America.  It's a true story that you won't want to miss!  All welcome!  Contact 613-345-2901