Saturday, May 24
Ontario Purple Martin Association meeting; Held at Cove’s Landing, 470 Tisdelle Dr. in Tilbury (Lighthouse Cove). Starts at 10 a.m. (note the later start time). Lunch can be purchased at noon in the restaurant. Speaker will be Lakeshore Councillor Larissa Vogler, speaking on the history of Lighthouse Cove. Public welcome to attend. Coffee will be available, For info, call Paul at 519-738-3476.
Saturday, May 25
Cornhole for Optimism; Cornhole tournament at the McGregor Columbian Club, 9560 Walker Road, to benefit the Optimist Club of Essex. Doors open at 12 p.m., bags fly at 1 p.m. $50 per team of two, 50/50 and raffle. All skill levels. Register through Scoreholio. For info, contact Dwight Phillips at optimistdwight@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 25
Guest speaker; Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda, 2953 Olinda Side Road in Ruthven. Speaker is Rev. Jim Hatt. Topic is “What are we called to do in this crazy world?” For info, call 548-324-4352. All are welcome.
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. Money raised will support girls and boys shelters managed by Father Donato. All donations for the sale 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.
Sunday, June 1
Trivia Night; Presented by the Marsh Collection Society at Shooter’s Roadhouse (17 Sandwich St. N.) starting at 7 p.m. It’s the last trivia night before the summer! Cost $25 per team (maximum five players per team). This month’s theme is pictures. Contact Meg to register at 519-736-9191 or research@marshcollection.org.
Saturday, June 7
High Tea Party; Hosted by St. John The Baptist CWL from 12-3 p.m. at Columbus Community Hall (190 Richmond St). Tickets are $25. Available at the St. John the Baptist Church Parish Office or by calling June McManemy at 519-736-5078. There will be a silent auction, hat contest, photo op, games & prizes as well as delicious sandwiches, scones, desserts, tea and punch.
Sunday, June 8
McGregor Music Festival; 34th annual festival runs at Co-An Park in McGregor from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Music running throughout the day with eight local bands. Gates open at 10 a.m., cost to enter $5 per person. Proceeds support Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. Event also features car show, pig auction, raffles, door prizes. Rib dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m., $20 per person.
Saturday, June 14
Ribs & Ragtime; Held at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King St., from 4-8 p.m. Celebration of 50 years of Black history education and honoring composer Shelton Brooks. Entertainment by Black Orchid. Tickets $60, available through www.amherstburgfreedom.org.
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 “Student Gallery- From their Lens” and it runs from May 22-June 1. Features students from the Greater Essex County District School Board. Artist reception May 31 from 2:30-4 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. The Gibson Gallery is 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. Mother’s Day Brunch at River Canard Knights of Columbus, Sunday, May 11 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Adults $20, children $10. 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) on 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 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!