The children in your family or school have an opportunity to help a family in Windsor become a Habitat homeowner, thanks to the "Meaning of Home" national writing contest. The contest asks students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 to share what home means to them at www.meaningofhome.ca

Three grand prize winners, one for each grade, will win an iPad, a Pizza Party, and most importantly a grant of $25,000 directed to a Windsor affordable home build through Habitat for Humanity.

More local entries equal more local funding.

For every local child that submits a poem or story at www.meaningofhome.ca a $10 donation will be made by Genworth Canada to Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex.

In the last 12 years, over 50,000 students have shared what home has meant to them. Thanks to their inspiring words, and Genworth Canada’s generous support, the Meaning of Home contest has raised over $1 million to build homes across Canada for families in need of decent and affordable housing

The Town of Essex is putting the call out to local youth looking for summer jobs.

Every year, the Town employs local youth in a wide range of positions, from assisting finance staff to maintaining public parks.

“Working for the Town is a great opportunity to build skills and gain experience in a number of potential career paths,” said Brandi Sieben, Manager, Human Resources. “We often have youth who return to summer work for a number of years and many who have gone on to work in the municipal sector.”

Local youth can find job descriptions and apply through the new online application form available at www.essex.ca/SummerStudents. Applications must be submitted by 4pm on Friday, March 1.

Resumes and applications can also be emailed to hr@essex.ca or delivered in person to Essex Town Hall, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre.

Saturday April 13th at the Croation national Home 6 Broadway Ave Welland $55 per person Silent Auction and Cash Bar

Contact Cindy @ 905-732-4098 or text 289-241-4112

The Alumni will meet Wednesday Feburary 6th at 7pm in the school library

On Saturday, March 16th, wrap up your children's March break with this fanciful and playful production by Jeunesses Musicales Canada that will introduce your family to opera and lyrical singing.

11:00 AM concert is geared to 3-5 year-olds, the 1:30 PM concert appeals to 6-12 year-olds.

Tickets are $5.00 each, available at the Belleville Public Library (Children's services) or online at cfuwbelleville.com; follow link to Online Payments.

It all happens in the John M. Parrot Gallery of the Library.

Generously supported by McDonald's, P & G, RBC Dominion Securities, ETFO (HPE), Best Western Hotels, plus a significant CACF Grant from the City of Belleville.

Join fellow Belleville gardeners Tuesday, June 25th, at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria of Eastside Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave., Belleville. Our speaker will be Max Valyear from Green Wheel Farms, who will tell us about his urban farm, right here in Belleville. We will also have our annual flower show and our strawberry social. Everyone is welcome. Should you decide to join us, membership is $15/person, $25/family. Visit our website for more information.

Don't miss this opportunity to pick up fabulous plants for your home and garden. 

Baked goods and artisan crafts will also be presented.

Saturday, May 11th, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Montrose Inn and Tea Room, 1725 Old Highway 2, Belleville, ON

Visit our website for more information.

Join fellow garden enthusiasts Tuesday, May 28th at Farmgate Gardens, 525 Frankford Rd., Foxboro for our annual planting party. [Time TBD] Our theme will be "Plant a Herb Garden". Remember to bring your own pots!! You must be a member to participate but you can join at the event. Membership is $15/person, $25/family. Visit our website for more information.

Join fellow Belleville gardeners Tuesday, April 23rd, at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria of Eastside Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave., Belleville. Our speaker will be one of our members, Robert McClelland, who will tell us about Canada Post's famous flower collection of stamps. We will also have our annual houseplant show and swap. Everyone is welcome. Should you decide to join us, membership is $15/person, $25/family. Visit our website for more information.