Coming Events - June 9, 2010

June 11: K of C Pickerel Fish Dinner, Holy Name of Jesus Hall, Essex, 4:30-7 p.m. Takeout available.

June 12: Hot Dogs & Hot Rods fundraising event, Essex Arena & Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave. W., Essex, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Car Show 10 a.m. Info: 519-969-1261.

June 12: Broasted Chicken Dinner, Olinda Ruthven, 1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven, 4:30-7 p.m. Takeout available. Info: 519-326-3138 or 519-326-4570.

June 12: The Essex Energizers Car Wash Fundraiser, Essex United Church parking lot, 9-?, to raise funds for the Worlds Jump Rope Competition in England this summer.

June 12: ‘Close to Home Community Organization’ Yard Sale and BBQ fundraiser. Lucier Estates, 51 Parkside. 9-3 p.m. All proceeds stay in community to help youth.

June 12: The Windsor Fire Fighter’s Benefit Fund and the Jobin Rock Farms are joining together to hold a large fundraising event entitled “The Field Bash”. Proceeds to a family in need of help at this time.

June 13: Comber and Area Historical Museum Board of Directors invites you to an Ecumenical Worship Service, 2 p.m., Hwy 77 south of Comber. Potluck follows. Please bring food dish and lawn chair.

June 13: Open House Kingsville Shooting Sports Association, 2905 South Talbot Rd., 1-4 p.m. Bring a lawnchair. Outdoor activities cancelled if rain. Info: 519-975-2792 or 519-726-5348.

June 13: Lakeshore is doing an official ribbon cutting ceremony at the Millen Community Centre for our new community trail at 2 p.m. After the ceremony the Woodslee Friendship Club are hosting our annual Cancer Walk.

June 13: Annual Corvette Club of Windsor Charity Show at Gil Maure Park, 1190 Front Rd., LaSalle, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Proceeds benefit John McGivney Children’s Centre. Info: www.corvetteclubofwindsor.com

June 17: Dessert Card Party, St. Stephen’s Church, Howard Ave. 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.

June 18-20: Leamington Fair, Leamington Fairgrounds, Hwy. 77 North. Info: 519-326-8082 email 1dasfair@gmail.com or www.theleamington fair.com

June 19: Strawberry Social, Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Church of the Redeemer, 15545 Cty. Rd. 8, 1/2 way between Paquette Corners and Hwy. #3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 19: Woodslee United Church Sunday school and Youth Group Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Tee-off 2:30 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: 519-975-2205 or 519-984-3637 for tickets.

June 25: The Municipality of Leamington/ Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex presents Tribute 2010 - School’s Out Bash! 7:30 p.m., Complex Gymnasium. Tribute to Taylor Swift, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Lady Gaga. Well chaperoned/supervised. Info: 519-322-2337. Email: bfischer@leamington.ca

July 1: Parade participants required for Lakeshore’s annual Canada Day Event at Comber Fair Grounds. Parade start 1 p.m. Line up 12 p.m. on Ford St. (south of the railroad tracks). Info: 519-727-0470 or 1-877-249-3367 to register.

July 6: Annual “Kids Safety Day”, Eugene Whelan Experimental Farm, Woodslee. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Safety topics food, lawnmowers, ATV, railway etc. Info: 519-723-2230. Email bonnieanne@rocket mail.com

July 6, 7, 8: Vacation Bible School, Olinda-Ruthven, 9-11:30 a.m. Son Harvest County Fair - Growing The Fruit of The Spirit Children, ages 3-12. Registration July 6, 8:30 a.m.

July 8-Aug. 19: Free 7 week Parent-Child Mother Goose Class, Essex Civic Centre, Room C, 360 Fairview Ave., Essex. 10-11 a.m. 519-258-2146 ext. 1340.7

July 13-Aug. 17: Free 6 week Just for Moms and Babies Class, St. Simon and St. June Parish Hall, 267 Meunier, Belle River. Registration required. 1:30-3 p.m. 519-258-2146 ext. 1340.

Aug. 1: Wheatley Optimist Club presents the 7th annual Wheatley Idol Talent Competition, 12 p.m. at Two Creeks Conservation Area. Registration is limited, fill out online form www.wheatleyidol.com. Info: 519-825-9897 ext. 3.

Aug. 25: Fundraiser Golf Tournament, Erie Shores Golf & Country Club, 304 Robson Road, Leamington. Info: 519-322-2384.

ONGOING

Storytime Wednesdays beginning March 31 and Thursdays beginning April 1, 11 a.m. at the Essex Library. For ages 3-5 and caregiver. Register at the library.

Toddlertime Wednesdays beginning March 31, 10:15 a.m. at the Essex Library. For ages 19 months to 2 years with caregiver. Register at the library.

Family Storytime Tuesdays beginning March 30, 10:30 a.m. at McGregor Library. For ages 3-5 and caregiver. Register at the library.

Storytime at McGregor Library Tuesdays beginning May 11 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-5 and caregiver. Register at the library.
The Diabetes Programme Windsor-Essex offers a free 4 part series of diabetes self-management classes “Meals, Med and Monitoring” for adults with or at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Evening classes at Royal Oak Long Term Care Centre in Kingsville and daytime classes at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Essex. Info and to register 519-254-3402 Ext. 110.

The Harrow Youth Centre is seeking volunteers for its Gr. 1-8 After School Program. Please contact program coordinator Melanie Voakes for details 519-738-4050.

McGregor 55 Plus Club Dinner and Dance, 4th Wed. of each month, 2-6 p.m., McGregor K of C. Advance tickets at K of C Hall McGregor, limited number available at door.

Puce Sports and Leisure Centre, 962 Cty. Rd. 22. Please come visit the centre and see what we have for you and your family in terms of programming and activities. Doors open daily Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Essex Area Food Bank extends an open invitation to the public to come and see us at our new location at Essex District High School (located at the rear of the school) Tuesdays or Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.