Some summer nights are so hot, even the wind can’t be bothered to move! What better time to head to the park with family and neighbours for a cooling fire truck sprinkler run, a visit with Sparky and a chance to meet Windsor Fire and Rescue Services and Fire Prevention staff for truck tours and fire safety information? 

Windsor Fire & Rescue Services will be continuing their Hot Summer Nights Fun Blast tradition, visiting a different park in all ten wards each Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm. Learn more atwww.windsorfire.com or follow us on Twitter, @WindsorFire1. We have new community partners on board this year too, taking advantage of the great opportunity to connect with the community.

Residents have the chance to go over some lifesaving tips and reminders, while getting acquainted with Windsor Fire and Rescue staff. Kids can check out the fire trucks, participate in hand-on activities and ask any fire safety questions. The firefighters will be grilling hotdogs and providing water for free to those who attend on a first come first serve basis.

• Ward 3 - Wigle Park,  Erie E & McDougall on July 4, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 9 - Leafield Park, Conservation & Labour on July 11, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 10 - Remington Booster Park, 701 Edinborough on July 18, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 2 -  Mic Mac Park, 1125 Prince on July 25, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 4 - Lanspeary Park, 1250 Langlois on August 1, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 1 - Captain Wilson Park, 3950 Ducharme on August 8, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 8 - Pykes Park, Lassaline & Ferndale on August 15, 5:30–7:30pm
• Ward 6 - Tranby Park, Tranby & Parkview on August 22, 5:30-7:30pm

Events like "Hot Summer Nights" reflect Windsor Fire & Rescue Services’ vision of gaining your respect and recognition as a leading service provider in our community, protecting precious lives, property and environment. The focus is on Prevention, Detection, and Escape.

Come in and explore your family history with Leeds & Grenville Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society! Volunteers are available every afternoon Monday-Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm from June until Labour Day weekend, at our Archives/Library at 5 Henry Street, Brockville (in the basement at the Brockville Museum). Members of the local Branch will be on hand to answer questions to help you in your genealogy research. Come build your family tree.  

Tecumseh Parks & Recreation invites the community to come and enjoy a FREE swim at the Summer Kick-Off Rock N Swim Pool Party on June 28,1-3:30pm at the Tecumseh Leisure Pool, located in Lacasse Park (590 Lacasse Boulevard). A live DJ will be on the pool deck playing some favourite summertime tunes.

This Rock N Swim Pool Party is sponsored by Windsor Essex Communities in Motion and the Tecumseh Youth Advisory Committee.

The Tecumseh Leisure Pool will be offering Free Recreational Swims every Wednesday throughout July and August thanks to the support of Pathway to Potential, the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach, Essex Power Corporation and Tim Hortons. The Free Swims include:

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Tot Time, Aquafit, and Adult Lengths
• 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM - Open Recreational Swim

Pool admission policies apply and admission is based upon pool capacity. For more information visit www.tecumseh.ca or call the Tecumseh Parks and Recreation office at 519-735-4756.

LOCKVIEW PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL PORT COLBORNE, 50th Anniversary Full School Reunion, will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Club Richelieu, 565 River Road, Welland. 4:00pm till midnight. Come join the celebration. Tickets are $10 and available at the door, or the following in advance:  Smith Optical, 482 Steele St., Port Colborne; Roselawn Theatre, 296 Fielden Ave., Port Colborne; Erie Muffler & Brake Shop, 425 Killaly St. E., Port Colborne; or e-transfer: Lockviewparkssreunion2019@gmail.com.