Community Events
Saturday, May 3
Nathaniel Dett Chorale concert; Being held at All Saints Anglican Church in Windsor (330 City Hall Square W.). Concert is part of 50th anniversary celebrations for the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. It is raising funds to support the museum’s mission to preserve and share African-Canadian history, particularly that of the Underground Railroad. Tickets are $40 general admission, $30 for students. Available online at www.amherstburgfreedom.org.
Friday, May 9
Music off the Back Porch; Held behind the Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. Runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Performers include Joe Perry, Ken Arsenault, Phil Nitz, Mike Barrette, and Johnny Mac. Admission is free, donations welcome. Bring your own chair.
Friday, May 9
Friday Night Cruise-In; Classic car show being held at Encounter Church, 125 Alma St. in Amherstburg, starting at 4 p.m. Cars, trucks, rat rods, hot rods. Burgers, hot dogs, pop and water available. Come early!
Thursday, May 29-Saturday, May 31
Hope of St. Joseph Yard Sale; The Hope of St. Joseph Shelter Inc. is bringing back its large yard sale for one weekend only. They are now accepting donations of good, clean quality items for the three-day sale (scaled down from previous years). Money raised will support girls and boys shelters managed by Father Donato. Please no large furniture. All donations can be delivered to Mary and Marc Beneteau’s home, 3560 Middle Side Road (County Road 10). Must call Mary first at 519-996-4800.
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; “Moments in Time” exhibit by Sandra Menard & Lynda Todon running May 1-18. Opening reception May 4 from 1-3 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. Visit www.gibsongallery.org for more info on adult and children’s art classes. Gallery located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Open Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Volunteers needed; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission needs volunteers to clean, wash dishes and provide maintenance. Cleaners required Monday-Friday from 2-4 p.m. to mop floors and to clean bathrooms, countertops, tables, carts, etc. Dishwashers needed Monday-Friday 1-3 p.m. to wash dishes, pots and pans. Maintenance people needed Monday-Saturday as needed for maintenance of the building. Commitment is one day or more per week, on a regular basis. If interested or for more info, send e-mail to aburgmission@yahoo.com.
Free community meals; Lighthouse Church, in conjunction with Feeding Windsor, invites the public to come every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner. Everyone welcome. No registration required. Lighthouse Church is also showing “The Chosen” every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., after the meal. Free to attend, everyone welcome. Church is located at 266 King St. in Amherstburg (entrance off of Gore St.).
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 night 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.
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) on Friday nights. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the evening. Sr. Parties start back up in September.
Service time change; Christ Anglican Church, 317 Ramsay St., has changed the times of their Sunday service. There is now one service, starting at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
Meals on Wheels; Offered by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Meals on Wheels assists those who are 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, each meal comes 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 and bridge and line dancing. Club also 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” and 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.
Essex County Orchid Society meetings; The Essex County Orchid Society invites you to join them monthly, third Sunday of the month until May at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave; 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served. New members and visitors welcome. We are on Facebook!
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.
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 & much more. Please call to see how we can help!