Calling all Chatham-Kent authors! Chatham-Kent Public Library invites you to join us for the “Read Local: CK Author Festival” this May.

The “Read Local: CK Author Festival” will be held at the Chatham Branch on Saturday, May 5 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  The Festival will be an opportunity for authors to meet readers and aspiring writers, connect with other local authors and to promote and sell their books.

Anyone from Chatham-Kent who has written and published a book, in print form or as an ebook, is welcome to apply. Due to space limitations, all authors are asked to submit an application to be considered for this event. Authors who have participated in past Read Local: CK Author Festival events are welcome to apply; however, preference will be given to authors who have not participated before. The application can be found on the Read Local: CK Author Festival page at www.ckpl.ca. Applications are due by Friday, March 16. Authors can also contact the library for more information at 519.354.2940.

This year we are pleased to have Chatham native and well-known author, Ray Robertson attending the Festival as a guest speaker. Mr. Robertson will share about his new book, ‘1979’ which is set in Chatham.

To find out more about programs and events at Chatham-Kent Public Library, visit www.ckpl.ca.

The Essex-Kent Bluegrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Association Presents The Edgar Loudermilk Band, Featuring Jeff Autry In Concert at St. Simon & St. Jude Parish Hall 267 Meunier St., Belle River Saturday March 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm Tickets: $20.00 advance; $25.00 at the door Opening Band – Essex County Ramblers Contact Stan Sullivan 519-733-2934 stansull@gmail.com

Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund (ACHF) Grant Program Seeks Applications for 2018 Funding Rounds

The City of Windsor’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund (ACHF) will distribute grants to individuals and cultural organizations to help stimulate creative and economic growth.

Cathy Masterson, Manager of Cultural Affairs for the City says, “The ACHF program assists in supporting exciting and engaging concepts which have a strong potential to help grow and develop audiences while fostering a greater appreciation for arts, culture and heritage in Windsor.”

Since 2014, the ACHF program has awarded $348,800 in grant funding to 142 projects in the City of Windsor. These projects assist in building a stronger creative community that contributes to a prosperous creative economy and to making Windsor an attractive and affordable place to live.

2018 Application Deadlines:

·    ACHF 2018 Round 1: Applications accepted from Monday, February 19, 2018 through to Friday, March 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.

·    ACHF 2018 Round 2: Applications accepted Monday, August 20, 2018 through to Friday, September 21, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.

$43,600 will be awarded in each of the two funding rounds in 2018. In order to be considered, applicants must consult with Cultural Affairs staff prior to submitting a project for funding and before the application deadline. Consultations are conducted via phone or email and help ensure applicants and projects meet program eligibility requirements.

Further details on the program objectives, application process, eligibility requirements, consultations and current deadlines are available online at www.achfwindsor.ca.

To learn more about culture and heritage services at the City of Windsor, visit www.citywindsor.ca or call 311.

L'assemblée de fondation du Centre de justice de proximité Côte-Nord se tiendra le 12 mars, à 19h, par visioconférence :

• à la salle 207 au 2e étage du CISSS Côte-Nord situé au 405 Brochu à Sept-Îles ainsi qu’
• au local de Converjance Manicouagan situé au 766, rue Bossé à Baie-Comeau. 

Le Centre de justice de proximité Côte-Nord est un organisme à but non lucratif offrant de l’information juridique gratuite aux citoyens et citoyennes  dans le but de rendre la justice plus accessible et à accroître la confiance dans le système judiciaire.

Pour toute information relative au Centre de justice de proximité Côte-Nord, et pour confirmer votre présence à l’assemblée de fondation, veuillez communiquer avec Me Isabelle Blouin au 418-960-1348.

Hope and Help for anyone affected by someone else's drinking. Every Monday morning at 10:00 at the building next to St. Mark's Church, 268 Main St. Barriefield Village (Kingston east).

ST.PATRICK’S DAY MUSIC FEATURING:

Fiddler --- Wally Knash

Vocalist --- Kate Profijt & Paul Wintermute

Accompanied by --- Fran & Tom Inglis

     SING – A – LONG, If you wish

Saturday, March 17, 2018 ----- 7:00 p.m. ---- $15.00

Silver Spire United Church

366 St.Paul St., St.Catharines

For information, www.silverspire.ca

or Tom 905-397-9036

Tickets weekday mornings at the church, enter from

St. Paul St. or Head St.   If available at the door.