Documentary film by Dwayne Cloes.  Residential school survivors share their memories.  Discussion to follow.  Lawrence House, Thurs., June 21, 2 pm.  Free.

Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union invites the community to enjoy Canada Day in patriotic and tropical style on Sunday, July 1. Canada Day marks the start of our summer hours, open daily 10am-8pm until Labour Day, and there’s lots to enjoy on our country’s big day!

Celebrate Canada and the start of summer with:

·         Free Canada t-shirts for first 100 customers

·         Prize draw for a gift basket with four free Adventure Bay passes and Canada goodies (winner to be announced on Monday, July 2)

·         Selfie station and colouring activities

Regular admission applies.

Also, join us for our traditional Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony, as we welcome our new Canadians in the lobby at 9 a.m.

This special event is made possible thanks to support from AM800.

To learn more about Adventure Bay, visit www.adventurebay.ca

Windsor International Writers is hosting their bi-annual writers’ conference July 6-8 at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ambassador Bridge, 1855 Huron Church Rd. Writers will get the opportunity to network, receive feedback on their work from industry professionals at the Intensive Round tables, and learn how to improve their writing skills through workshops and keynote speakers. We also have Pitch-a-palooza, stand-up comedy, and more. Sunday will focus on what it takes to succeed in today’s publishing industry including marketing, how to self-publish, profiling, and self-promotion.

Writers at any stage of their career and from anywhere in the world are encouraged to attend. Keynote speakers include Charlie Angus of the NDP, The Book Doctors, Deborah Dundas of the Toronto Star, author Michele “Wojo” Wojciechowski, Brian Henry of The Quick Brown Fox writers’ blog, and authors Andrew Pyper and Craig Davidson/Nick Cutter. In addition to such insightful voices are several publishing houses and literary agencies, including ChiZine Press, Mirror World Publishing, Walkerville Publishing, The Rights Factory Agency, and others.   

Registration is open now and can be found, along with more information about the conference, on Windsor International Writers website:https://windsorinternationalwriters.com/events/windsor-international-writers-conference/

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.