Thursday, October 29
Friends of Fort Malden speaker; The Friends of Fort Malden hosting “Working on the Set of War Horse: An Evening with historian Andy Robertshaw” from 6:30-8 p.m. Held at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157, 281 Dalhousie St., in Amherstburg. Renowned military historian and author Andy Robertshaw shares his unique behind-the-scenes experiences working on the acclaimed film War Horse. Through photographs, stories and historical insights, Andy offers a fascinating look at how history was brought to life on screen, and what it was like to work alongside the cast and production team. Tickets $15+tax per person, available at https://thepointofsale.com/tickets/oys261029001?lang=en or visit the Friends of Fort Malden website at https://www.friendsfortmalden.org/.
Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31
Lanterns & Legends; Held at the Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. in Amherstburg. Experience the Park House Museum by candlelight and learn all about the legends of one of Amherstburg’s most haunted buildings. Will we make you a believer? Tours at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. both nights. Sessions must be booked in advance. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Adults $12, children/seniors $8, family rate $35. Call 519-736-2511 or e-mail parkhousemuseum@gmail.com.
Saturday, November 7
Turkey Dinner; Held at Harrow United Church, 45 Munger St. E., from 3-7 p.m. Drive-thru pick-up. All meals include turkey, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, corn, squash, cranberries, dinner roll and Harrow Fair apple pie. No substitutions please. Cost $25 per meal. To order, call 519-738-4223. Payment via e-transfer to hucturkeysupper@gmail.com after your pick-up time is confirmed. Include your name and phone number. If you are paying cash, please provide the exact amount at pick-up. Free delivery to Elroy Manor, Harrowood Cottages and shut-ins in Harrow starting at 3:30 p.m.
Ongoing
Fill the Hearth for the Harvest; Food drive being held at the Park House Museum to benefit the Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission. Needed items are toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, deodorant, 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, soap, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, mouthwash, floss, jam, peanut butter, soups, Sidekicks, non-perishables. Drop-off hours at the museum are Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 214 Dalhousie St. Extended through Nov. 1.
Halloween display fundraisers; Held at the homes of Derek & Heather Shank (437 McLellan Ave.) and Ken & Karri-Lynn Grant (440 McLellan Ave.) Thursdays & Sundays dusk-9 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays dusk-10 p.m. Please bring donations, cash or non-perishable food items, for The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission. “Fill the Coffin” with donations for the mission also being done at “The Shrine on Durango” display at 17 Durango Ave. in Malden Centre this Friday and Saturday.
Yarn Donations Wanted; Donations needed to make hats, mittens, scarves and blankets for the homeless and for hospitals. Also, volunteers making beds for cats and dogs at the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. Call Deb for pick-up at 519-995-4057. Thank you in advance!
Volunteers needed; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission needs reliable volunteers every Friday from 3-5 p.m. to help clean, including sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping. For info, e-mail Jill at aburgmission@yahoo.com or visit www.aburgmission.ca and look under the “Volunteer” tab. A volunteer application can also be filled out at the mission, 298 Victoria St. S.
Volunteers & aluminum cans needed at Bryerswood; Community service volunteer hours are available for students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com. Camp accepting donations of aluminum cans. Drop by the camp Monday-Friday 12:30-4 p.m. with donations.
Rotary Club of Amherstburg meetings; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. Rotary has temporary meeting location of a board room behind the Site Zero store at Willowood RV Resort on County Road 18. For info, e-mail rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com or call Susanne at 519-990-2775.
Gibson Gallery Events; Latest exhibit is “The Haunted Station.” Reception & costume party Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. For more info on the exhibit, guilds or adult/children’s classes, visit www.gibsonartgallery.com or call 519-736-2826. Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Current hours are Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Legion events; Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157, thanks to a federal New Horizons for Seniors grant, hosting seniors programming. Senior games Wednesday at 7 p.m., chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. and craft club Saturday at 1 p.m. All welcome. During the month of October during the Thursday night chicken dinners (3-6 p.m.), $5 from every family pack will be donated to the Legion’s poppy fund.
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) every Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people ages 12-25. For details, call 519-800-8640.
Meals on Wheels; Offered by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Meals on Wheels assists those unable to shop for food and cook meals or 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.
Service time; Christ Anglican Church, 317 Ramsay St., now has one service, starting at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
Mission hours; The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., open from 10 a.m.-1:30 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 1-2:45 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.
Bottle donations; AMA Sportsmen Association accepts donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People donating empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, 468 Lowes Side Road. For info, visit www.amasportsmen.com or call 519-736-5706.
Quilt Guild meetings; 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. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Our purpose is to promote and encourage the art of quilting in Essex County. 519-726-5869.
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.
River Canard Columbian Club events; Charity bingo Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Chicken or rib dinner first Friday of every month. Eat-in/ take-out. Call before Wednesday to order 519-734-8575. Dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. Hall 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. For info, call 519-736-4870.
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 at 140 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 200 members play euchre, pepper, bingo, cribbage, mahjong, bridge and line dance. Sewing instruction program pending. Tai Kwando instructions starting Oct. 6. 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.
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.