Community Calendar

SATURDAY, JULY 29

INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE5642 Council- Knights of Columbus “Chummettes” Ladies Auxiliary is hosting an indoor Rummage Sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 8965 Malden Road, River Canard. Hot dog or hamburger lunch available. Drop by and help us raise funds for our local charities! Something for everyone in a cool air-conditioned hall.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION

DINNER & DANCE - Presented by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. Held at the Hellenic Cultural Centre, 3052 Walker Rd, Windsor. Admission: $75/ ticket – Please purchase tickets no later than August 3. Special guests include former NBA player Earl Cureton and music by Renée King-Jackson. Tickets may be purchased online at https://amherstburgfreedom.org/ emancipation/. For assistance or more information please phone the museum at 519-736-5433.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

AMHERSTBURG FOOD & FELLOWSHIP MISSION GOLF

Thanks to all the sponsors of fish fries and great job Miracle League who raised over $900 including the dessert table.

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.).

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELLING

SERVICES - The Youth Wellness Hub presenting mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre. Runs 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

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 519-7365706.

MISSION NEEDS DONATIONS -

SCRAMBLE ANSWER

TOURNAMENT - Held at Coachwood Golf & Country Club, 7525 Howard Ave., in McGregor. Registration at 7:45 a.m., shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., reception and awards at 2 p.m. $150 per golfer ($65 for dinner only). For more information or to be a sponsor, call 519-816-6722, e-mail aburgmission@ yahoo.com or visit www.aburgmission. ca.

Ongoing

YARD SALE DONATIONS

WELCOME - Hope of St. Joseph Shelter Inc. is now accepting donations of good, clean, quality items for their annual huge two-weekend Charity Yard Sale this summer. Please no large furniture. All donations can be delivered to Mary and Marc Beneteau’s home, located at 3560 Middle Side Rd. (County Road 10). Must call first: 519-996-4800.

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HALL

MEALS - Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., serving burgers and fries for purchase, Monday 12-2 p.m., bingo on Thursday at 7 p.m. (big jackpot this week), Fish Fry on Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. all throughout the summer.

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.

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.

JUNIOR OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

- Looking for youth in Grades 4-12 who are interested in giving back to the community and developing leadership skills. Contact Caitlin at 519-995-5289 or secretary@bryerswood.com.

BINGOS - K of C Hall in River Canard at 7 p.m. Dine-in BBQ first Friday of the month, call in advance for tickets – 519734-8575.

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 519-9967364 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!