Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB

MEETS every second Wednesday of the month, except for November, at Ojibway Nature Center. Next meeting is Feb. 8 at 7:30 a.m. at Ojibway Center, 5200 Matchette Rd. Guest speaker is Laura Foy and will talk about “habitat at home.” Laura Foy is well known for her gardening abilities to foster native plants, birds and insects. Meeting is free to attend and public is welcome. The Essex County Naturalists also provide opportunities to observe nature alongside members keen to impart their knowledge at what we call ‘Pop-ups.’ The next popup is at Point Pelee National Park We will meet at the Tip parking lot Feb. 11 8.30 a.m.-12 noon.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Scramble Answer Infant

ART AUCTION - Run by local volunteers with proceeds going to park improvements in Amherstburg. Runs from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Cash only, no ATM on site. Held at AMA Sportsmen’s Association, 468 Lowes Side Road. Silent auction and sale, other items also available. For information, e-mail Kurt Reffle at trukref@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR - Presented by The House Youth Centre. Walk through downtown Amherstburg to support the local youth centre. To get involved or to donate, visit www.cnoy.org/ location/Amherstburg. Volunteers welcome by calling 519-736-6811.

ONGOING

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELLING

SERVICES - The Youth Wellness Hub presenting mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre. Starts Feb. 8 and will run every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people between the ages of 12-25. The House is located within the Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St. For details, call 519-800-8640.

EMERGENCY DONATIONS NEEDED - During the pre-Christmas cold snap, water pipes in the main lodge at Bryerswood Youth Camp froze and burst. Urgent donations are requested to help pay for repairs. Donate at www.bryerswood.com/donate.

RAPID TEST KITS - Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test kit distribution program being supported by the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Info at https://amherstburgchamber.com/covid-19rapid-screening-program/. Small and medium sized businesses with under 150 employees complete the Program Agreement form found at the link and bring the completed form to ACS between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Currently distributing boxes of 25 test kits/per box.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL - 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. Come meet others in the community and enjoy some good food. No registration required. Bring a friend! Lighthouse Church is located at 266 King St. (entrance off Gore St.).

GOLDEN AGE CLUB - The Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s friendship club, located at the Libro Recreation Centre is offering social activities five days a week. It costs $10 a year to join. There are over 160 members who have a lot of fun playing euchre, pepper, bingo, cribbage, and bridge and doing line dancing. We also have three special luncheons and a beautiful Christmas party each year. You pick which activities you want to participate in. Go to our website (www.goldenagecentre.ca) to see how to join, participate, and learn how we support our community.

BINGOS - K of C Hall in River Canard starting bingos Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Dine-in BBQ first Friday of the month, call in advance for tickets – 519-7348575.

MISSION HOURS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., is open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with lunch served between 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.

ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.).

Runs Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon. Call 519-

736-5471 for assistance.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Community service volunteer hours are available for high school students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com. Thank you.

BOTTLE DONATIONS - The AMA Sportsmen Association continues to accept donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People who wish to donate their empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. For information, visit www.amasportsmen.com or call 519-736-5706.

MISSION NEEDS DONATIONS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., needs donations, including bleach, Lysol wipes, face masks, canned tuna, canned peas, canned cut green beans, canned peas & carrots, ketchup, egg noodles, sugar, powdered juice, canned fruit, honey, macaroni & cheese, Sidekicks, ranch dressing, kidney beans, peanut butter, jam, cookies and baggies. Monetary donations welcome. For info or to donate, visit www.aburgmission.ca or call 519-736-9140.

FOUNDERS CLUB - Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club seeking donors to join the “Founders Club.” Donors help fund general operations fund 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 are available for sponsorship. Tax receipts provided. For info, visit www.bryerswood. com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@ bryerswood.com.

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!

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, we can Help. Call alcoholics anonymous: 519-999-1234.