Friday, February 27
Toonie Auction; Bring your toonies and come to Harrow United Church for a night of fun and fellowship. Dinner at 6 p.m., toonie auction begins at 7 p.m. Chili dinner (vegetarian option available) $10 or family $35, includes chili, dessert and beverage. Hot dogs available. Proceeds from the auction go to support Harrow United Church, Project Hope and the Downtown Mission. Proceeds from the dinner go to the church’s continuing support of Angela and Manka in Tanzania. Church is located at 45 Munger St. East in Harrow. For info, please call the church office at 519-738-4223.
Saturday, February 28
Amherstburg’s Coldest Night of the Year; Presented by The House Youth Centre. Starts and ends at the Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.), Check-in starts at 4 p.m., opening remarks at 4:45 p.m., walk at 5 p.m. People can participate in 2K and 5K walks. The House is trying to raise $50,000. For info or to register a team, visit www.cnoy.org/amherstburg. People can sign up to volunteer at www.cnoy.org/volunteer.
Sunday, March 1
Art unveiling; “The Black & White Show” being unveiled at The O in Hotel STRY, 70 Murray St. Being presented The Local Collective Art Project. Unveiling begins at 3 p.m. Featuring work of 15 local artists, all works being in black-and-white. Everyone welcome. Free admission.
Friday, March 6
Fish Fry; Good Friday Procession group of St. John the Baptist Church will be hosting annual fish fry at the Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., Amherstburg. Runs from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Choice of fish or chicken dinner (includes choice of potato, coleslaw & dinner roll), bake sale by donation and 50/50 draw that evening as well. Of note, for all you "bingo goers,”double your fun and luck by coming out to support night before (Thursday, March 5).
Saturday, March 7
Grayson’s Pasta Dinner Fundraiser; Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in River Canard, 8965 Malden Road. Proceeds benefit a young boy with an aggressive form of cancer. Starts at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per adult and $15 per child.
Friday, March 13
Friday Night Live; Held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 129 Simcoe St. (at Bathurst St.) in Amherstburg. Free event, donations accepted. This month’s event to have a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Entertainment includes Doc & The Rev, Johnny Mac, Dave Wilson, Trio 59 and Friends, The Bluegrass Bunch and Jackson Crawley. Runs from 7-9 p.m.
Friday, March 13
Pasta Fundraiser; Fourth annual pasta fundraiser being held in memory of Brandon Gignac at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 594, 5030 Howard Ave. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Pasta, salad and buns. Raffle table, candy bouquet (must be present for the raffles, 8 p.m. draw time). Tickets $30, ages 3-12 $10. E-transfer cgignac1968@gmail.com. All money raised to be donated to Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Saturday, March 14
Songfest #4; Held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 11 Concession 3 N. (corner of Concession 3 N. & Alma St.) from 1-3 p.m. If you love to sing, we will be singing favorite hymns and gospel songs very informally with coffee and tea and light refreshments. Come for the singing and fellowship. Help us "make a joyful noise unto the Lord." For more info, call Joan at 519-991-6111. See you there!
Ongoing
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. Please bring yarn donations to Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 in Amherstburg or phone Deb for pick-up at 519-995-4057. Thank you in advance!
Griefshare; Griefshare, a 13-week program dealing with the loss of a loved one, will be held beginning March 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Church, located at 266 King St. (entrance off of Gore St.), Amherstburg. For more info or to register, please call or text 519-819-5936 or register online at Find a Group at www.griefshare.org.
Community Dinner; Community dinners being hosted every Thursday evening at Encounter Church, 125 Alma St. Being held in partnership with Feeding Windsor-Essex. Starts at 5 p.m. Free to attend, everyone welcome. If interested in volunteering, contact the church at 519-736-5644 or visit www.encounteraburg.ca and click on the “Upcoming” tab.
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.
Rotary Club of Amherstburg meetings; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 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.
Mental Health & Counselling Services; The Youth Wellness Hubs Windsor-Essex holdsmental 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.
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.
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. For info, call 519-736-4870.
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. Rev. Paul Langston-Daley will speak on “Our Presence is a Gift” March 1.Service start at 10:30 a.m. For info, call 548-324-4352. All are welcome.
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 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.-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.
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.Camp is now also accepting donations of aluminum cans. Drop by the camp Monday-Friday 12:30-4 p.m. with donations.
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.