May 24, doors open 6pm at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr. W. Dinner, award presentation, music, dancing and more! Semi-formal attire (Sports jerseys are optional. No jeans please). Tickets are $125 or $1000 for a table of 10. Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact kim@charitychix.ca or call 519-253-0111
A great book is a treasure one can discover again and again. Readers from Windsor and Essex County are invited to hunt out their next great read at the Raise-a-Reader Book Sale happening May 5 at Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets, 1555 Talbot Road, Windsor.
Thousands of books – new and slightly used – have been collected, sorted and readied for the book sale. The vast collection of books will offer something for everyone. Numerous children’s books, fiction and non-fiction books are available at great prices!
Windsor Crossing continues to be a great support for Raise-A-Reader, "We are proud to once again be hosting the Raise-A -Reader event at Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets”, says MJ Huxley, Windsor Crossings marketing manager. “RAR is a good news story for literacy in the Windsor and surrounding area. We are excited to welcome everyone and help support this great cause”.
Book Sale hours are Saturday, May 5th from 9am-6pm Cash purchases only.
Over the past seven years, the book sale raised $152,700 for local literacy initiatives thanks to the generous donations by the community. “Windsor-Essex is one of the most giving communities in the country dontating hundreds of thousands of books to the sale over the years”, said Beverly Becker director of local marketing for the Windsor Star. “Book lovers come from near and far and buy books by the dozens.”
Windsor Star Raise-a-Reader campaign is part of the award-winning national fundraising initiative of the Postmedia Foundation. It is a unique philanthropic program that increases awareness and raises money and other resources in support of family literacy programs.
Since its inception in 2002, more than $791,000 been raised in Windsor-Essex for local literacy initiatives by the program.
Windsor Star Raise-a-Reader program is proudly presented by St. Clair College and St. Clair College Alumni Association and sponsored by Libro Credit Union, Liuna Bluesfest, Windsor Crossing, Fastsigns and the Windsor Spitfires.
Fri. May 11th 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat. May 12th 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 258 Melrose Rd., Shannonville. Fresh homemade baked goods and many items in the yard sale, such a furniture, tools, homewares etc.
The Essex /Kent Bluegrass, Old Time and Folk Music Association Pickin' Nights. On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of May is pickin again 7-10pm at the Essex Senior Centre, 32 Russell St. Essex. Come on out and enjoy the pickin’.
The KLBCs annual Open House for the community. A great chance to visit the Club and try out Lawn Bowling. Free coaching (and pancakes!) available, 1030 am to 3 pm on 02 June 2018
Every Sat. night, 8:30pm-close. A great, great band, Windsor's own, "THE POWER AND THE GLORY". Great tunes, great people, great times! C'mon out for a fun night. Everyone welcome!
Friday May 4th, 2018
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2 pc. Fish & Fries (or baked potato) $11.00
2 pc. Fish only $9.75
1 pc. Fish only $5.25
1 pc. Fish & Fries (or baked potato) $8.00
Fries only $3.75
*includes Coleslaw & Bread*
A trip specially created for our Christian Seniors by Ottawa Valley Tours on October 22-25, 2018 to see the Pennsylvania Amish Country. It also includes an opportunity to see the new spectacular production, “JESUS”, at the Sight and Sound Theatre.
TRIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:
-Return Transportation aboard deluxe motorcoach from Pembroke
-3 nights accommodations at the Heritage Inn
-3 breakfasts
-2 dinners including 1 dinner theatre
-Amish Countryside Tour
-Admission to an Amish homestead
-Visit to Hershey
-Excursion on the Strasburg Railroad
-Time for Shopping at the Kitchen Kettle Village
-Dutch Apple Theatre production of “Sister Act”
-Sight and Sound Theatre production of “Jesus”
-Bellman’s gratuities for 1 piece of luggage
-Services of an Ottawa Valley Tours director
-All Taxes
-Canadian Dollars
Contact Debbie Bernard – 613-638-3722 for pricing information and to sign up by May 20!
Have something to sell. Come to AIDS Crisis Response Team (ACRT) Trunk Sale. May 26, 10am-3pm at Fogolar Furlan Club. For more email info@aidscrisisresponseteam.org or call 519-252-5552
Lindsay Social Dance Club..Dance every Friday night to a live Country Band. Only $10.00 per person..dance starts at 8pm
at the Queen Victoria Community Centre.11 John St Lindsay Ontario
