Town of Tecumseh is seeking volunteers for the 2018-19 Snow & Leaf Angel Program to run from October 31 through March 31. To learn more about the program or to volunteer, please visit www.tecumseh.ca.
Petticoat Lane is having a Happy Halloween Sale on Wednesday October 31st from 9:30 to 4:30! There will be 50% off mostly “black or orange” items as well as 75% off Halloween items. Petticoat Lane, Cobourg’s feel good thrift shop, is located at 25 Munroe Street in Cobourg, across from No Frills, behind The Beer Store. The shop is managed by the volunteers of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary. Proceeds from this event, and all Auxiliary events, go towards the purchase of hospital equipment. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
The Rapport Singers of North Bay will be presenting an afternoon concert titled, AIR: O2 BE ALIVE! at 1:30 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Trinity United Church (Ferguson at McIntyre) in North Bay. Adult tickets are $15, student tickets are $10 and admission is free for those 12 years of age and under (all tickets at the door). For this concert the Rapport Singers are delighted to have as their musical guests The Canadian Military Wives Choirs (CMWC) North Bay.
This is the third and final concert in Rapport’s Life – It’s Elementary! series and the theme is centred on Air, one of the four ancient Greek elements that were though to make up the universe. The program is made up of selections that feature the ways that air, wind and flight have been the inspiration for so many memorable contemporary songs.
Our Christmas Kettle campaign is our MAIN fundraiser. All money raised goes directly back into OUR community through our food, clothing and emergency food bank programs. Our campaign runs from Nov. 14 to Dec. 22. We have 15 kettles located across the City and we need VOLUNTEERS to help "man" them. ALL kettles are indoors. If you are looking for a way to "GIVE BACK" this holiday season please call DEB SCOTT 613- 922- (GIFT) 4438.
Tea Room, Bake Table, Crafts, Jewellery, Attic Treasures and draws
Presentation by Christine Wright of the Alzheimer's Society of Sarnia-Lambton. Christine will provide an explanation of the various phases of Alzheimer’s and dementia, discuss coping techniques, and examine various long-term and current resources available. Free admission, refreshments. Call Suzanne at 519-542-2253 for more info.
Delicious turkey and tortiere pies, lasagne, a variety of other frozen entrees and soups, baked goods and preserves, crafts table. Hot dogs and refreshments available.
For more info, call Suzanne at 519-542-2253.
The City is seeking to commission a local architect, student of architecture, landscape architect, interior designer, artist, industrial designer or multi-disciplinary team to create 1 of 4 warming shelters that will be integrated into Bright Lights Windsor. The commissioned shelter must be installed no later than November 23, 2018. Applicants may apply to construct one or all four of the warming shelters with the deadline remaining firm.
Projects must focus on encouraging a unifying experience of people and represent/reflect our connection to the River and the Land. The final projects must utilize natural resources in construction and take advantage of natural processes in the design to create a heat source and wind barrier for the warming hut.
Eligibility
The competition is open to applicants living in the City of Windsor or within Essex County. Applications may be made by individuals or a group of collaborators (all collaborators must be residents within the region). Multi-disciplinary teams are encouraged to include local architect, student of architecture, landscape architect, interior designer, artist, industrial designer.
Please see Project Guidelines for detailed application and eligibility requirements.
Important Dates
For general information, call 311. For detailed inquiries, please contact the Michelle Staadegaard, City Events Initiatives Coordinator as follows:
519-253-2300 ext. 2726; email, mstaadegaard@citywindsor.ca
October 18, 1pm at the CAW Student Centre. The University of Windsor Students' Alliance will be hosting a panel discussion for the Ward 2 municipal candidates and two mayoral candidates. The event is open to both students and the public, who are encouraged to participate in a dialogue regarding the candidates' platforms and issues within the West Windsor Community.
Panel organizer and VP Student Advocacy of the UWSA, Admira Konjic, expressed the importance of student presence at this event. "These potential representatives have a voice on student housing and various other concerns" said Konjic. "Public waste collection, emergency services, public transit are just a few issues that directly affect our students that live and strive in this part of the city."
Ward 2 candidates John Elliot and Fabio Costante both share the eagerness to meet with the campus community.
"I have worked in partnership with the University of Windsor faculties and students for many years," said Elliot. "I have always considered the students a top priority in my professional career to assisting them in whatever capacity was required. Never too busy to help a student."
"I am looking forward to meeting students at the University of Windsor and sharing our vision for a better community," said Costante. "Ward 2 has a strong student base of residents, and it is critical that we not only engage students in the Ward but also develop meaningful relationships with students and the University of Windsor as we build our community together."
Mayoral candidate Mat Marchand and Tom Hensel will join the Ward 2 contenders in the panel event.
For more information on the event please contact: Admira Konjic, vpsa@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000 ext. 4501
The Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial is proud to host its first Trivia Challenge in collaboration with the Interact Club of LaSalle and with the support of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Members of the public are invited to join this special event!
This fun evening will feature trivia master, Francois Jacques from Mack Flash Entertainment. This is the perfect event for families, friends, coworkers and cooperate departments to put together a team of eight and challenge other teams with their collective knowledge of pop culture, music, art, geography, sports and more.
The evening features a buffet chicken and pasta dinner with homemade desserts and a cash bar. There will be prizes for top winning teams along with the opportunity to win raffle prizes.
Thursday November 1, Dinner at 6:00 pm Trivia Challenge begins at 7:00pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 594, 5030 Howard Ave.
Tickets, $35 each or $240 for a table of 8
To purchase: lasallecentennial@gmail.com or 519-969-7965
Funds raised from this tournament directly supports local and international initiatives such as education, clean water and sanitation projects in Ethiopia, Holiday Hope Baskets for families in need in our community, Little Free Libraries; scholarships for local students, youth leadership development, community events and much more.
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