Join us for Dr. Brian Pihack’s presentation “Wonders of the Night Sky.”  Refreshments served before and after the meeting and everyone welcome.  The nature club also has monthly outings lead by knowledgeable naturalists.

Free Public Skating at Tecumseh Arena on February 19, 1-2:30pm. Compliments of other free activities, 1-3pm include: Face-painting, crafts, zoology presentation, and more! For more information visit www.swarginmotion.com

Caregivers of free-roaming cats and low-income families with dogs and cats may be eligible to receive assistance through the Town’s 2018 Spay and Neuter Voucher Program.

The program accepts applications for spay and neuter vouchers from eligible residents who are at least 18 years of age and have lived in the Town of Essex for at least one year. Vouchers are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and are available at Essex Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre) and the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAfee Street, Harrow Centre).

Caregivers of free-roaming cats may apply for up to a maximum of three vouchers. Low-income residents may apply for one owned dog and one owned cat. Vouchers are valued at $75 each (inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax) and can be used at participating veterinary clinics in Windsor and Essex County.

To help slow the growth of colonies of free-roaming cats in the municipality, Council approved a Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR) program in 2015 and extended this program for 2018.

Donna Hunter, Chief Administrative Officer, says that the program has been very successful over the past four years.

“The intent of the program is to reduce the feral cat population in our communities, along with the nuisance behaviour associated with feral cats, such as yowling, fighting, and spraying. Since the two programs began we have been successful in getting nearly 1,000 feral cats spayed or neutered,” says Hunter.

The TNR program is managed by the Town’s Animal Control Officers. Residents wishing to report the presence of free-roaming cats can contact the Town’s Animal Control Officers at 519-816-7627.

To request a spay-neuter voucher application, residents may contact Town Hall at 519-776-7336. For Harrow, please call 519-776-7336 ext. 1124 to make an appointment. More information is available online at www.essex.ca/pets

ART JOURNALING: all ages art class 
Art Journaling is for everyone!  No special skills are required!
Only 8 spots available! Pre-registration is required!
 
Week 1 - What is Art Journaling?  / Technique:  Preparing background pages
Week 2 - Creative Beginnings   / Technique:  Collage and Assemblage
Week 3 -  Words on the Page /  Technique:  Lettering Styles and Secret Pockets
Week 4 - Layering Images & Creating Texture / Technique: Stencilling and Masking
Week 5 - Artist Trading Cards
 
Workshop Details:
Fee: 5 sessions for $75
Supplies: A start-up kit can be ordered from LAC before the workshop
Wednesdays – March 21 to April 18, 2018 – 12:30 to 2:30
Saturdays – March 24 to April 21, 2018 – 1:30 to 3:30

Please call or visit the Leamington Arts Centre to register 519.326.2711

KIDS ART CLASS - CARD MAKING 
Your child will create a one-of-a-kind painting on a canvas that they will be able to take home, and the next day, their masterpieces will be ready for pick up in card format! 

Instructor: Jenn Johns 
Dates: February 7 & 8 
Time: 6pm 
Price: $20 per child 
Location: Leamington Arts Centre
Includes instruction, supplies, canvas to take home, and 10 printed cards! 

Call 519-326-2711 or visit the Leamington Arts Centre today to sign up!

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
WFCU CREDIT UNION:  painting competition + exhibit
Deadline to Enter: Feb 10, 5pm

The WFCU Credit Union Painting Competition + Exhibit is an incredible opportunity for emerging, mid-career and established artists to present their most accomplished works at the LAC for a chance to win cash prizes. The exhibit’s focus is highlight and celebrate the arts in our region and to offer financial support and an audience for artists.

Awards! $1200 of CASH Prizes to be Won!
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $300 Honourable Mention 

Learn more at http://leamingtonartscentre.com/?page_id=3014

Fri Feb 9, 7pm at Leamington Arts Centre.

Enjoy a paint night at the LAC! Corks and Canvas is an evening to “drink creatively” with your friends or significant other. $49/person or $89/couple. Includes wine, all art supplies (paints, brushes, canvas) and guided instruction. Contact the LAC to purchase your tickets, 519.326.2711