The Town of Essex is back with the first outdoor movie night of the year on Saturday, June 16 in Essex Centre starting at 6pm. 

Kids and their families can enjoy The Lego Ninjago Movie, plus a few fun features at Essex Heritage Gardens. 

The event, hosted in partnership with the Essex Firemen's Association, will feature fire truck tours and important fire safety tips. The firefighters will also be on hand gathering donations for improvements to Sparky's Park. 

"This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages," explained Cynthia Cakebread, Manager, Recreation and Culture. "Not only can kids get up close and personal with our local firefighters, they can also kick back and enjoy a great movie!" 

The event will also feature free popcorn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blanket and lawn chairs. The fire truck will arrive at 6pm, with the movie beginning at dusk. 

The Essex Firemen's Association was formed in 1981 and is made up of members of Essex Fire and Rescue Service Station 1 in Essex Centre. The organization conducts fundraising in town and supports local charities and fire prevention programs. 

This year, the association is looking to revitalize Sparky's Park in Tulley Meadows. The park was sponsored by the Association in 2004. The Association will be holding several fundraisers this year to support improvements at the park, including new fire safety signage, accessible swing equipment, improved seating, and general cosmetic upgrades. 

For more information, please contact 519-776-8992.

The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce the opening of fourteen new Pedestrian Crossovers during the month of June 2018. 

During the week of June 11, the following four locations will go into service: 
Wilkinson Drive @ Trail
Elliott Street @ Trail
Queens Avenue @ Trail
Smith Avenue @ Trail

Please stay tuned to our social media and/or refer to www.leamington.ca/pxo for an updated list of PXO locations.  

Prior to January 1, 2016, and in the absence of a common provincial standard, a variety of configurations of signs and pavement markings for uncontrolled pedestrian crossings were installed in many Ontario municipalities, including Leamington. The Municipality installed “Courtesy Crossings” at a number of locations across Leamington. 

Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) are new to Ontario as a result of a law that was introduced under Bill 31: Making Ontario's Road Safer Act on January 1st, 2016. This law allows municipal road authorities to install PXOs on low-speed and low-volume roads.

In conjunction with Bill 31 passing, Leamington Municipal Council approved an Active Transportation Master Plan which provides locations for on-and-off-road pedestrian and bicycle usage, such as recreational trails and on-road bicycle lanes. Accordingly, the designs of the pedestrian crossings took into account the recommended Active Transportation Plan sites at, or in the vicinity of, the PXO locations.   

The recommended PXO configurations include pavement markings, signage, and street lighting at all locations. Amber flashing lights will also be included at some locations.

Remember: Pedestrians have the right-of-way! Drivers and cyclists must yield to pedestrians. Everyone is responsible to understand and follow the rules of the road as they move through a PXO.

June 19, 10am at St. Clair College Media Plex, 275 Victoria Ave.

Join Youth Diversion for the launch of six 15 second education videos for youth addressing consequences of sexting and unhealthy digital ownership. 

Show your love for your community and join United Way by Volunteering right here at home in Windsor Essex. Our goal is to engage hundred pf people in local acts of love and different volunteer activities to make out community a healthy place for everyone to live and grow. 

By sweeping through the streets, alleys and parks in West Windsor, Downtown Windsor, the Glengarry to Marentette Corridor and Ford City- Drouillard Road Neighbourhood, we will inspire residents to become engage and lead the charge in making neighbourhoods a welcoming place for everyone to thrive. 

June 21, volunteer from 9am-12pm by signing up for a neighbourhood at www.weareunited.com/UnitedWayDayofCaring