Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be making an early stop in the Town of Essex on Saturday, December 8 at the Essex Centre Sports Complex from 9am until 10:15am, then at the Colchester Community Centre from 11:30am until 12:45pm. The cost to participate is $5 per person, which includes pancakes and juice. Coffee will also be provided for adults.. Children and their families are invited to check the naughty or nice list at two community centres during two upcoming pancake breakfasts.

Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to take pictures with Santa while the kids get to enjoy the magic of Christmas.

Space is very limited, and participants must register in advance by calling 519-776-8992 or visiting www.essexconnect.ca

Museum Windsor is excited to announce the return of the Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale taking place at the Chimczuk Museum. This event will feature a variety of local crafters and artisans selling handmade and locally sourced goods just in time for the holiday season. In addition, the museum will be holding a silent auction that day filled with products from the participating vendors.

Sunday, November 25, from 11am to 4pm at Chimczuk Museum, 401 Riverside Drive West. Free admission in support of this event. For more information visit www.museumwindsor.ca  or call 519-253-1812.

This is a great opportunity to come out and complete some of your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans.

Riverside Drive East between Vanderbilt Crescent and Sandpoint Court will have lane restrictions for catch basin repair on Wednesday, November 21 from 8am to 6pm.  Flag persons will be present.