After last year’s wildly successful celebration of Colchester’s 225th birthday, the Town of Essex is back with another community event.

On Saturday, July 28, from Noon until 10:30pm, members of the community are invited to Colchester Park (100 Jackson Street) for the Colchester Family Fun Event.

The event will kick-off with the unveiling of a brand new heritage plaque at 12:15pm, followed by a Colchester Heritage Talk by Mike Drexler at 12:45pm.

The event will feature also a wide range of family-friendly offerings.

·         Noon to 4:00pm- Bike Windsor Essex hosts their Bike Rodeo, which will teach kids important bike safety tips.

·         1:00pm- Entertainer Beebo will wow the crowds with his unique musical stylings.

·         2:30pm- Kingsport Environmental will show off their stunning Birds of Prey.

·         3:30pm- Enchanted Adventure Parties will bring the magic with Princesses and Superheroes.

The party will continue into the evening with musical acts.

·         4:45pm- Harrow’s own Max Marshall will bring his acoustic and folk stylings to the stage.

·         6:45pm- Award-winning duo, the Oh Chays, will wow the crowd with a soulful and genre-bending blend of music.

·         8:45pm- Canadian Celtic rockers, Mudmen, will crank up the volume with their bagpipe-laden rock and roll tunes.

The fun will finish with a spectacular fireworks show sponsored by the Rafih Auto Group starting at 9:45pm.

Event admission and parking are free. The Harrow Kinsmen will also be on-site with a BBQ fundraiser.

The Town of Essex would like to thank the following sponsors: Rafih Auto Group, Harrow Hometown Family Pharmacy, Harrow Kinsmen, Boudreau Group, Moir-Ferriss Crane, AutoMaxx, Munger Plumbing & Electric, Knights of Columbus- Harrow Council 5350, Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home, Kehl Windows and Doors, Sellick Equipment, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #338, Hallmark Memorial Company, Subway Harrow, Schwab Farms, and WindsoriteDOTca.

Many Volunteer opportunities are available with Life After Fifty! 

Want to help? The work of Life After Fifty depends heavily on the generosity of volunteers. There are many ways you can contribute. Interested individuals can call 519-254-1108 ext. 132 or email mhoevenaars@lifeafterfifty.ca

Volunteer opportunities include: 

Friendly Visitor 

• Providing companionship (no personal care required) in a seniors home one hour a week. 
• One hour visit once per week. Visits need to be done Mon-Fri between 8:30am-4:30pm
• The senior is screened prior to visits and a staff will accompany you on your first visit. 
• Police clearance is required 

Telephone Assurance Caller: 

• Providing a friendly phone call to homebound seniors to ensure safety and general well-being 
• Calls vary from once a week to 3 times a week
• Calls much be made Mon - Fri between 8:30am and 4:30pm

Fitness Spotters: 

• Supporting the fitness instructor to ensure participants are performing the exercises safely and correctly 
• Must have some fitness experience
• One class a week at the East Side Centre Wed, 1-2pm and Mon & Fri, 12:15-1:15pm 

Beginner Sewing Instructor: 

• Providing beginner sewing instructions to our members
• Must have sewing experience 
• One class a week at the East Side Centre on Wed, 10am-12pm OR Fri, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm 

Acrylic Paint Instructor: 

• Providing beginner painting classes to our members 
• Must have painting experience 
• At the East Side Centre. No details on times or days is available yet

LaSalle Cafe:

• Serving prepared sandwiches, soups & snacks to LaSalle Civic Centre visitors 
• One shift a week either Thurs or Fri, 11am-2pm 
• Safe Food Handling certified required. LAF will reimburse course fee after 4 month volunteer commitment

Bingo: 

• Greeting patrons and clearing tables at the bingo hall
• Paradise Gaming Hall, Dougall Ave. 
• A two-hour training workshop is required. Must be 19 years of age or over

50/50 Seller: 

• Selling 50/50 tickets to members, staff and centre visitors 
• Life After Fifty West Side Centre 
• Tues/Thurs/Fri anytime between 9:30am and 2pm

WIFF is now accepting submissions for fiction or documentary feature films of 50 minutes or over. Short films must be less than 20 minutes. Submission deadline, September 5, 2018

For submission forms and guidelines visit windsorfilmfestival.com/wiff-local 

Cheer Up, Hamlet! 

Show runs August 10 & 11, 8pm and August 12, 2pm at the KordaZone Theatre. 

Advance online tickets, $20. Tickets at the door, $15 for students/seniors and $20 general admission. 

For tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cheer-up-hamlet-tickets-48005951092