Community Christmas Memorial Service.  A special service to remember and honor the life of a lost loved one this Christmas season on Thursday Dec 6th at Bethel Church Sarnia,1565 London Line from 7-8PM.  Soloist Kira-Jade.  Contact church office by Monday Dec 3rd (519-542-7731) and we will prepare a free Christmas ornament to give to you that evening in honor of your loved one.  

In memory of Gerry Benson from H.S.P. Consultants Inc.

In memory of Gerry Benson from H.S.P. Consultants

Amherstburg’s River Lights Winter Festival, one of Southwestern Ontario’s most acclaimed holiday events, celebrates opening night on Saturday, November 17 at 5pm.

Kicking off with hundreds of Santas filling the downtown streets for the popular ERCA 5k Super Santa Run, River Lights Winter Festival welcomes families with a free outdoor movie in Town Square, hot chocolate, and cookie decorating and crafts in the magical Gingerbread Warming House. Heritage events will also be held at the Park House Museum and the Provincial Marine Commissariat. Kids love the hundreds of LED lights sparkling through the parks, as well as the traditional countdown to the municipal tree lighting followed by fireworks in the night sky.

“Amherstburg River Lights is shining brighter than ever this year,” says Sarah Van Grinsven, special events coordinator for the Town of Amherstburg. “There is nothing like a walkable winter wonderland, bringing families together to ring in the holiday season!”

For more information, visit www.amherstburg.ca/riverlights or facebook.com/amherstburgconnection, or phone 519-730-1309.

Clocks will fall back one hour at 2am on November 4, and Windsor Fire & Rescue Services is recommending residents install new batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks. 

“In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to do their job, they need to have working batteries,” explained Fire Chief Stephen Laforet. “Once a year, old batteries should be replaced with new batteries. When you change your clocks on November 4, Windsor Fire & Rescue Services wants everyone to take the time to install new batteries in all alarms.” 

In order to survive a fire, you need to be provided with an early warning and know what to do when the smoke alarms sound. Working smoke alarms are required on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, it is recommended to also install smoke alarms inside all bedrooms.  

Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed outside all sleeping areas if your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage.

Tampering with or removing the batteries from your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is against the law. Failure to comply with the Fire Code can result in a ticket for $360 or a fine of up to $50,000.

To learn more about fire prevention, visit www.windsorfire.com.    

Join the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce at Collins Barrow Chatham-Kent on November 14th for Business After Hours. Business After Hours is a networking event set in a casual atmosphere for those doing business or wishing to do business in Chatham-Kent. Nov 14, 5-7pm at 62 Keil Drive South Chatham.