June is Canadian Tire Jumpstart month and the Town of Essex is celebrating! Join us for a free Jumpstart event on Sunday, June 3 at the Essex Recreation Complex from 11:00am until 2:30pm.

The event will feature a free recreational swim from 1:00-2:30pm, sponsored by the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Participants can also enjoy a bouncy castle and inflatables as well as a BBQ lunch and bake sale, with all proceeds going to Jumpstart.

The Jumpstart charity provides funding for families in need to participate in sport and recreation programs in the municipality.

“Jumpstart has had incredible success in making sports and recreation accessible to all,” said Assistant Manager of Programs, Jason Jolicouer. “This event will celebrate the impact the charity has had both in our community and across the country”

Jolicouer added that the event will also give participants the chance to learn about the upcoming Clubhouse Summer Day Camp. Kids will even get a sneak peek into the games and activities the camp will feature.

Since its inception, Canadian Tire Jumpstart has helped 726 kids in the Essex Chapter, distributing over $70,000. People looking to make a donation can visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca

For additional information please call 519-776-8992.

The City of Windsor is hosting a fundraising movie night for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities at the Malden Park Visitor Centre, 4200 Malden Rd. on May 27, 6pm. 

The feature presentation will be the kids' baseball classic, The Sandlot. Minimum donation of $2 per person is requested, and all proceeds go toward helping local families connect with recreation via the Windsor Chapter of Jumpstart. 

Seating will be provided under the covered outdoor pavilion, and snack and drinks will be available for purchase. 

To learn more about Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca. 

Join the 3rd Annual LiUNA!625 Family Father's Day Weekend Charity Event! 

This large scale, FREE family event is being held at the St. Clair College Sportsplex on Saturday, June 16, 11am-4pm.

There will be numerous attractions for families with children of all ages!

Inflatable Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Costume Characters/ Superhero's and much much more! There will even be  LIVE Wresting matches by Border City Wrestling (BCW)

Our goal is to become the Premier FREE Family Event of the Year!

Please come out and join us in celebrating family & fatherhood

The 22nd Annual Hospice LifeWalk will take place on June 10, registration starts 9am at the Ciociaro Club, outdoor track. This family friendly, non-competitive event invites participants to walk, run or bike the 5km route to support The Hospice Wellness Centre, which provides over 50 programs to patients and family members at no cost. The event will begin at 10am. Participants are invited to register online, download pledge forms and collect online pledges at www.hospicelifewalk.ca

The Town of Tecumseh is undertaking a 5-Year Update to the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and will be holding public open houses later this month to share information on work completed to date.

The open houses are scheduled as follows:

Monday, May 28, 3-7pm at Tecumseh Arena, 12021 McNorton St. and Wednesday, May 30, 3-7pm at Maidstone Recreation Centre, 10720 County Road 34

“We are looking forward to sharing details on our accomplishments over the last five years with the public,” said Paul Anthony, Director Parks & Recreation. “These public sessions will provide an opportunity for the public to see what we have implemented in our parks and facilities as well as programming. It will also be a chance for the public to see what is ahead for us, including the proposed Multi-Use Sportsplex Facility.”

The Parks & Recreation Master Plan was approved by Council in 2011 and has helped guide investment in the Town’s parks, recreation, trails and sports system. The Plan ensures parks, recreation, trails and sports services keep pace with the Town’s population growth, emerging interests, and provide Tecumseh residents with choices to be active for life.

The two open houses will outline projects completed since the Master Plan was introduced and share details on upcoming projects. Staff will also be on hand to discuss the status of the proposed Multi-Use Sportsplex. The open houses will be followed by meetings with local sports groups and members of Council in early June. The community is encouraged to attend the sessions and provide comments on completed work as well as suggestions on future projects planned.

Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook www.facebook.com/townoftecumseh.

The Essex Municipal Heritage Committee, in partnership with the Marsh Collection Society, is pleased to present "McGregor News", a presentation which will explore the first 25 years of the Village of McGregor.

All are invited to attend this free event and join retired librarian, Nancy Brown, as she discusses the origins of the village, along with the events, industries, and people which shaped this thriving community.

The event will take place on May 31, 6pm at the McGregor Community Centre, 9571 Walker Rd., McGregor. Prior to the presentation, neighbouring St. Clement's Church will also open its doors for a special tour of the historic building. Those interested in attending the tour are asked to meet at the church at 9567 Walker Rd. at 5pm 

Refreshments will be available, along with copies of "Colchester 225: A Brief History", a booklet prepared by the Town of Essex to recognize Canada 150-Colchester 225. Material from the Marsh Collection will also be available for sale.

St. Clement's Church will accept donations, which will go towards re-pointing the parish. Any one donating $20 or more will receive a donation tax receipt at the end of the year.

Wallaceburg Branch of Chatham-Kent Public Library will be offering a “Make a Gift for Dad” program on Friday, June 8 at 10:30 am

Join us on this P.A. day and decorate a ball cap for your Dad.  Help to make him the coolest Dad in the neighborhood!  All supplies will be provided.

This event is for ages 4+ and registration is required.  To register for the program, visit search.ckpl.ca and search for “Make a Gift for Dad” or call 519.627.5292. To find out more about programs and events at Chatham-Kent Public Library, visit www.ckpl.ca.