Saturday, August 30
Fundraising BBQ; Held at Park House Museum’s pensioner’s cottage, 214 Dalhousie St., from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds support pensioner’s cottage restoration. Hot dog $3, chips $2, water $1, combo $5. For info, call 519-736-2511 or e-mail parkhousemuseum@gmail.com. Donations to pensioner’s cottage can also be made at www.parkhousemuseum.com/donate or www.gofundme.com/f/restore-our-historic-pensioners-cottage.
Friday, September 5
Music off the Back Porch; Held at rear of Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St., in Amherstburg. Weather permitting. Entertainment is The Bluegrass Boys and Compass Rose. Special start time of 5:30 p.m., runs until 7:30 p.m. Free admission, donations to the museum accepted. Bringing your own lawn chair is recommended.
Sunday, September 7
ALS Walk; The 21st annual ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Windsor Walk being held at Sandpoint Park (Stop 26). Participants will be walking the Ganatchio Trail. Registration 9-10 a.m. This non-competitive 5K walk is open to everyone. BBQ and door prizes to follow. All funds raised remain in Windsor to help provide services & equipment to those living with ALS. in Windsor-Essex and Chatham- Kent counties. Pledge sheets available at www.alswindsor.ca.
Thursday, September 11
Ruck to Remember; Participants in the Ruck to Remember will be arriving in Amherstburg around 5 p.m. and being escorted to Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157. People can sign up to participate at www.ruck2remember.com or donate at the Legion. Proceeds benefit veterans who are homeless or nearing homelessness.
Friday, September 20
Amherstburg Freedom Museum 50th anniversary gala; Held at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave., in Windsor. Keynote speaker is Bishop Paul S. Morton. VIP tickets $500, partner tickets $300, support tickets $175 and general admission $125. Starts at 6 p.m. For information or tickets, call 519-736-5433, e-mail curator@amherstburgfreedom.org or visit www.amherstburgfreedom.org/50th-Gala.
Ongoing
Mental Health & Counselling Services; The Youth Wellness Hubs Windsor-Essex presenting mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre. Runs every Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people ages 12-15. The House is located at 320 Richmond St. (Amherstburg Community Hub). For details, call 519-800-8640.
Gibson Gallery events; Latest exhibit is “Melancholy Tunes,” featuring work of artist Dennis White. It runs until Sept. 7. Closing reception Sept. 7 from 1-3 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. Gibson Gallery is at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery is also looking for artists/artisans to join outdoor “pop-ups,” the next one scheduled for Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ($30 per spot).
Volunteers needed; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission needs volunteers to clean, wash dishes and provide maintenance. 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 maintenance of the building. Help also required to organize special events and fundraisers. If interested or for info, e-mail Jill at aburgmission@yahoo.com.
Rotary Club of Amherstburg meetings; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Meetings held 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.
Quilt Guild meetings; The Erie Shores Quilt Guild wants to invite guests/new members to attend our 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 every Wednesday 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 is 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. still has bingos every Thursday night and fish fries (with chicken as well) Friday nights. Everyone is 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.
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. There are over 160 members who 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.
ACS Food Bank; Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Closed Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Call 519-736-5471 for assistance.
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.
Dinner discontinued; The free dinner that was being held at Lighthouse Church Thursday evenings has been discontinued. Those needing hot meals can go to the Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission at 12 noon every weekday.
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, Food Bank, Senior Support, Keep The Heat, Ontario Energy Support Program & more. Please call to see how we can help!