Help build community pride and teamwork on Saturday, May 5 during the Community Spring Clean Up throughout the Town of Essex.

“There’s no better way to gather as a community than with a little bit of spring cleaning,” said Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services. “Taking pride in our residential properties and downtown areas is an important step towards strengthening our community.”

Residents are asked to meet at one of four key locations at 9:30am on Saturday, May 5 to pick up complimentary gloves, bags, and maps. The event will be an organized cleanup, followed by a free lunch at each location to thank participants for their hard work.

All four urban centres in the Town of Essex are participating in this event, rain or shine. The key locations are:

Colchester Centre:     Colchester Park (100 Jackson Street)

Essex Centre:             Train Station and Heritage Gardens Park (87 Station Street)

Harrow Centre:           Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street)

McGregor Centre:      McGregor Community Centre (9571 Walker Road)

The event is also a great chance for high school students to gain their required community service hours. Clean-up leaders will be on-site at each location to sign off on hours.

Everyone welcome!

Sarnia: Monday, June 4: Parents Reaching Out with Dr. Steve Sider: Organization for Literacy in Lambton is pleased to announce that Dr. Steve Sider of Wilfrid Laurier University will be presenting a Parents Reaching Out event. Parents whose children have recently been diagnosed with a learning disability can learn positive advocacy strategies to enhance communication with their child’s school, contribute to the IPRC process, and partner with school staff in supporting their child’s learning. The Sarnia event will take place at Pathways Health Centre for Children on Monday, June 4, 2018. Refreshments will be served from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., and the learning session and Q&A will be held from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

The first twenty parents to arrive will receive a free copy of Social Rules for Kids by Susan Diamond and Ann Gordon. If you would like more information about this event, please contact Judith Farris at Organization for Literacy in Lambton at 519-332-4876 or email oll3@bellnet.ca. This event is supported by a Ministry of Education PRO (Parent Reaching Out) grant.

May 1, 7:30-9am at Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence. This is a drop in event for networking, meeting business contacts and more! Bring your business cards and enjoy coffee, bagels and muffins. Leamington Chamber Members, no cost. Future members $5. RSVP to info@leamingtonchamber.com or call 519-326-2721

Buffet consisting of Polish chicken soup,Polish Cutlette, Mashed potatoes with gravy,Polish Sauerkraut,Polish sausage & pierogi

Ladies' Auxiliary General Meeting

Tuesday, May 1st     7:30 pm

Elections

All members please attend