Join Mayor Drew Dilkens on Friday, May 4, 10am at the François Baby House to unveil a new display: 60 Years of Your Community Museum! featuring an overview of the Museum’s history. 

Originally called the Hiram Walker Historical Museum, Museum Windsor first opened its doors on May 7, 1958 in the nationally designated François Baby House.  The property dates back to 1812 and went through extensive renovations to prepare it for its new role as a museum.  Today, Museum Windsor has grown to include the historic François Baby House and the Chimczuk Museum.  Also that day, the contents of a time capsule created in 1988 will also be opened. To mark the occasion, sealed letters from the time capsule will be opened and read for the first time in 30 years!

Celebrations continue on Saturday, May 5, 10am to 5pm. Stop by the François Baby House to see the new display and receive an old fashioned candy stick (while supplies last).

For more information visit www.museumwindsor.ca or contact the museum at 519-253-1812.

Inaugural Ontario Cup Road Race Comes to the County

Most Challenging Race of the Series

Northumberland County, April 2018:  On May 12, 2018, The Northumberland Classic Road Race will take place in the Baltimore area attracting over 400 provincial, national and international cyclists of all ages. It’s the first race of its kind to be held in Northumberland with riders competing for cash prizes and Ontario Cup points.

This challenging Ontario Cup Road Race #4, is being staged by Performance Driven Events.   “The course is now home to the longest and toughest climb in the Ontario Cup Series!” says President, Greg Rawson. “Each loop will consist of 225 meters of elevation through the rolling hills of Northumberland.”

The Northumberland Classic course will consist of a 16.5km loop in addition to a 3km out and back. Races will start and finish at the Baltimore Recreation Complex and will get underway at 8:30am with two further starts at 11:00am and 1:30pm respectively.

“It’s exciting to see this level of cycling come to Northumberland,” says Jim Crosscombe Ontario Cycling CEO. “This should be an exciting and challenging day of cycling!”

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For more information on this event:

Contact:          Greg Rawson, President Performance Driven Events
Phone:             (289) 980-2843

Email:              performancedrivenevents@gmail.com
Website:         www.performancedrivenevents.com/northumberland-classic

May 25, doors open 6pm and dinner begins 6:30pm at St. Clair Centre for the Arts. Tickets $95 or early bird $900 for table of 10, available until April 30 (HST included). For tickets call 519-981-1713 or online at https://windsor.snapd.com/events/view/1140001

Tickets are going fast for Saks Fifth Avenue's Blush and Bubbles! 

Blush and Bubbles will be held on May 16, 11am-1pm at Saks Fifth Ave., Somerset Mall, 2901 West Big Beaver Rd., Troy, Michigan. This exciting event will include an extraordinary Roberto Coin Trunk show. In addition to the trunk show this swanky event will include fantastic live entertainment, great bubbles, delectable hors d’oeuvres, gift bags sponsored by Dior and so much more!

VIP Tickets - SOLD OUT 

General Tickets Limited - $150USD 

Visit www.t2b.ca or call 519-944-5143

Proceeds support T2B's Comfort Tote & Kids Kicking Cancer Programs.

Windsor Symphony Orchestra to play for the renaissance of historic Belle Vue NHS

In May, the world-renowned Windsor Symphony Orchestra, led by celebrated conductor (and renowned cellist) Peter Wiebe, will be striking a chord when it presents ‘Music for Belle Vue’s Renaissance’ to raise funds for Windsor-Essex County’s beloved Belle Vue NHS.

On Tuesday, May 1 at 7pm, the WSO will play for an intimate audience at Christ Anglican Church. Proceeds from the concert will go toward the window restoration program of the 200 year-old national historic site. The Belle Vue Conservancy, in partnership with Christ Anglican Church, will host the event, which is back by popular demand.

In 2017, the WSO performed to an oversold crowd. “Belle Vue belongs to all of us,” says event chair and outreach coordinator Linda Jackson. “Come out and enjoy the WSO and Windsor’s own baritone Adam Iannetta. This is sure to be a great concert for a great cause!”

For more information or ticket sales, visit www.bellevueconservancy.com or phone 226-345-0628. Tickets are still available for purchase at Gibson Gallery, Gordon House and Sobey’s, Amherstburg.

Help build community pride and teamwork on Saturday, May 5 during the Community Spring Clean Up throughout the Town of Essex.

“There’s no better way to gather as a community than with a little bit of spring cleaning,” said Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services. “Taking pride in our residential properties and downtown areas is an important step towards strengthening our community.”

Residents are asked to meet at one of four key locations at 9:30am on Saturday, May 5 to pick up complimentary gloves, bags, and maps. The event will be an organized cleanup, followed by a free lunch at each location to thank participants for their hard work.

All four urban centres in the Town of Essex are participating in this event, rain or shine. The key locations are:

Colchester Centre:     Colchester Park (100 Jackson Street)

Essex Centre:             Train Station and Heritage Gardens Park (87 Station Street)

Harrow Centre:           Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street)

McGregor Centre:      McGregor Community Centre (9571 Walker Road)

The event is also a great chance for high school students to gain their required community service hours. Clean-up leaders will be on-site at each location to sign off on hours.

Everyone welcome!