Sponsor a local family who is experiencing a variety of difficulties and receiving services from the Children's Air Society. You can donate new, unwrapped toys, household items, food vouchers, clothing items and cash donations. Tax recepts issued for donations over $20. Deadline to donate gifts, December 1. For more information contact the Community Initiatives Coordinatior, 519-252-1171 ext. 3236

The construction of a sidewalk from Fraser Road to Nicholas Street on Oak Street West will commence November 20 for aprox. 2 weeks.  The sidewalk will link to one of the Transit stops, and provide a link between the existing commercial areas, residential areas and the new Leamington District Secondary School at 80 Oak Street. In order to complete this work in a timely fashion and increase public safety eastbound Oak Street will be closed from 7am to 7pm daily.  To access businesses along the route you will have to follow the detoured routes and enter from the westbound lane.  

Juror Applications are now being accepted for the exciting fifth year of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund (ACHF) grant program initiative that awards project grants to deserving individuals and cultural organizations to help stimulate creative and economic growth in Windsor. The deadline to apply to be a juror is December 7 at 12pm. Full details on how to apply to be a Juror, as well as program guidelines, objectives, key priorities, and eligibility requirements can be found at www.achfwindsor.ca.

November 28, 5:30-8:30pm at 875 Erie Street E. Special surprises planned for this Holiday Networking Expo party! Fabulous food, in the form of appetizers, member display tables, little treats and networking games. If you struggle with networking and meeting new people because you are shy or don't know how to start a conversation then this is the event for you. Games which will get you moving around, meeting new people and have you laughing!  Must be a WEF Member to purchase the discounted tickets for $29. Guest tickets are $37. Visit womenseconomicforum.com for information. 

November 29, 11am-1:30pm at Leamington Portuguese Club. Enjoy 30+ delicious soups provided by local restaurants and caterers, along with salad bar, fresh bread, coffee, tea and desserts. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Advance tickets available at Century 21, Leamington & Kingsville locations and Leamington Portuguese Club.     

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Don’t forget, it’s a great way for high school students to round out their 40-hour Community Involvement requirement. As an added incentive again this year, all registered volunteers will be entered into a draw to win a tablet or one of two $50 Rec Express Cards. Please call 311 for more information or to register. Information is also available at www.citywindsor.ca

November 22, 2:45pm and 4:45pm at Paradise Bingo. These charity nights are opportunities to support E Bingo sites. All charity members and friends are invited. For each charity member/player registered on site, our agency will receive $10/person for our charity. Complimentary soft drink or coffee. 

There are many volunteer opportunities available with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex. If you are interested in joining a committee, helping with special events, being a bingo volunteer etc. please call the office at 519-945-6232 and we would be glad to assist you. Big Brothers Big Sisters is currently recruiting volunteers for the following: Foundation Board of Directors, Bowl For Kids Sake, Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres, Special Activities Committee. 

The Salvation Army is proud to announce its Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign Kickoff taking place November 16, 7:05pm at the WFCU Centre. Local representatives from The Salvation Army will be part of the ceremonial puck drop at the Windsor Spitfires game. Windsor’s 2017 Kettle Campaign goal is $315,000. Donations can be made online at www.FilltheKettle.com, www.SalvationArmy.ca, or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.