Thursday, December 11
Film screening; There will be a screening of “Radio Renaissance: Amherstburg’s New Wave” at the Fort Fun Centre, 689 Texas Road. Film is directed by Gavin Michael Booth and features team at 107.9 FM The Burg. Tickets $12, available at www.tickettailor.com/events/amherstburgbroadcastingmediaproduction/1942241. Proceeds go to The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission and The House Youth Centre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 11 & Sunday, December 14
Christmas Cantata; Join the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church choir for the Christmas Cantata called “Tonight.” Narrated by Rev. Olwyn Coughlin and directed by Matt Kulbacki. The Dec. 11 performance is at 7 p.m., the Dec. 14 performance is part of the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Admission is free, all are welcome. Church is located at 129 Simcoe St. (at Bathurst St.). For info, call 519-736-4972.
Friday, December 12
Dickens and Delights; Join the group at the Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. in Amherstburg, for an evening with storyteller Olwyn Coughlin. Enjoy a candlelit performance of “A Christmas Carol” in the Victorian Parlor. During intermission, enjoy hot mulled cider and traditional Victorian treats made on the hearth. Cost $20 per person, pre-registration required. Space is limited. Runs 7-9 p.m. For info or to book your spot, call 519-736-2511 or e-mail parkhousemuseum@gmail.com.
Sunday, December 14
Community Dinner; The second annual “Christmas in the Burg” community turkey dinner returns to Encounter Church, 125 Alma St., with seatings 4-5:30 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Free to attend, must register at www.encounteraburg.ca. Live Christmas music to be performed by 2Fish.
Sunday, December 21
Christmas Nativity Play; Join St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church as it celebrates the Christmas season! Church is inviting children and youth of all ages who love to play an instrument, sing or act to be part of the play. Church is located at 129 Simcoe St. (at Bathurst St.) in Amherstburg. For more details and the rehearsal schedule, contact Rev. Shirley Carleton at 519-736-4972 or staoffice.129@gmail.com. Play is Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Ongoing
Volunteers needed; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission needs volunteers. Cleaners required Monday-Friday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dishwashers needed Thursdays (and to fill in, as needed) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Maintenance people needed Monday-Saturday as needed for building maintenance. Help also required to organize special events and fundraisers. For info, e-mail Jill at aburgmission@yahoo.com.
DivorceCare; A 13-week support group for those going through a divorce or separation will begin Tuesday, October 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Lighthouse Church, 266 King St., Amherstburg. To register please call Rose at 519-819-5936.
Rotary Club of Amherstburg meetings; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Fort Fun Centre, 689 Texas Road. New members welcome. For info, e-mail rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com or call Susanne at 519-990-2775.
Donations to Pensioner’s Cottage; Park House Museum raising funds to restore historic Pensioner’s Cottage. For info, call 519-736-2511 or e-mail parkhousemuseum@gmail.com. Donations to can also be made at www.parkhousemuseum.com/donate or www.gofundme.com/f/restore-our-historic-pensioners-cottage.
Mental Health & Counselling Services; The Youth Wellness Hubs Windsor-Essex holds mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre, 320 Richmond St. (Amherstburg Community Hub). Runs every Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people ages 12-15. For details, call 519-800-8640.
Gibson Gallery events; Holiday Artisan Shoppe runs Nov. 20-Dec. 14 featuring work of local vendors on sale. Event is a “mini-Art by the River” at the gallery. Gibson Gallery is at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Fall hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. For info, call 519-736-2826 or visit www.gibsonartgallery.com.
Quilt Guild meetings; The Erie Shores Quilt Guild invites guests/new members to attend monthly meeting held every third Tuesday at St. John’s Hall, 1782 Oriole Park, North Woodslee at 7 p.m. Our purpose is to promote and encourage the art of quilting in Essex County. 519-726-5869.
Knights of Columbus River Canard events; Charity bingo Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Chicken or rib dinner first Friday of every month. Eat-in or take-out. Call before Wednesday to order call 519-734-8575. Dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. Hall located at 8965 Malden Road. Hall space available for rent for showers, weddings, birthdays, stags and more. For info, call 519-734-8575.
Columbus Community Hall events; The Columbus Community Hall at 190 Richmond St. has bingos Thursday nights and fish fries (with chicken as well) Friday nights. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy the evening. Sr. parties every second Tuesday at 3 p.m. except in July and August.
Service time; Christ Anglican Church, 317 Ramsay St., now has one service, starting at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
Unitarian Universalist Church services; Unitarian Universalist Church, 2953 Olinda Side Road in Ruthven. The Canadian Unitarian Council will speak on “Turning Toward One Another” Nov. 30. Rev. Paul Langston-Daley will speak on “The Porcupine and the Raccoon” Dec. 7. Services start at 10:30 a.m. For info, call 548-324-4352. All are welcome.
Meals on Wheels; Offered by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Meals on Wheels assists those unable to shop for food and cook meals. Also available to those recovering from illness or surgery. Healthy, delicious and affordable meals provided to residents of Amherstburg, Harrow, McGregor and LaSalle. ACS caters to dietary needs. Meals come with soup, bread, main course and dessert. Cost $8 per meal. Call 519-736-5471 for details.
Amherstburg Residents Forum; Group welcomes residents seeking solutions to town hall to join them the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the union hall on Pickering Dr. across from Walmart.
Golden Age Club; The Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s friendship club, located at 179 Victoria St. S., offers social activities five days a week, $10 a year to join. Over 160 members have fun playing euchre, pepper, bingo, cribbage, mahjong, bridge and line dancing. Club crochets mats from milk bags for those in need. We also have three luncheons and a Christmas party. You pick which activities you want to participate in. Visit www.goldenagecentre.ca to see how to join, participate, and learn how we support our community.
Founders Club; Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) seeking donors to join the “Founders Club” to help fund general operations of the camp. Donors with gifts of $5,000 and over become “Founders Club” members and have one square of camp property sponsored in their name. Multiple squares available. Tax receipts provided. For info, visit www.bryerswood.com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com.
Mission hours; The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with free lunch from 12-1 p.m. Mission food bank open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. For info, call 519-736-9140 or visit www.aburgmission.ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome. All donations welcome.
Volunteers needed at Bryerswood; Community service volunteer hours are available for high school students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com.
Bottle donations; The AMA Sportsmen Association accepts donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People who wish to donate empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. For info, visit www.amasportsmen.com or call 519-736-5706.
Amherstburg Community Services; Located at 320 Richmond St., 519-736-5471. Meals on Wheels, CareLink Accessible Transportation, Senior Support, Keep The Heat, Ontario Energy Support Program & more. Please call to see how we can help! Food bank runs Tuesday, Thursday, Friday with curbside pickup available.