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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group would like to have your event listed e-mail us at editor@cktimes.ca or phone 519-627-5978.
Monday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Research your Family Tree with the help of the Kent Branch Ontario Genealogical Society. Visit their Family History Library in an upstairs room at the main brnch of the Chatham Public Library. They have transcribed copies of census, tombstones, family histories, local histories, etc. for Kent County and surrounding counties. No charge, donations welcome. Contact info@ogskent.on.ca.
Monday mornings, 9:30 a.m.
PINOCHLE will be played at the Wallaceburg Community Centre. All welcome, beginners and experienced.
Last Monday of the month, January to December
Join Dresden's "LET'S COOK" cooking classes. Students ages 7 to 17 are invited to join the classes at the Dresden Christian Reformed Church, 956 Mooney St., Dresden, The FREE classes are held the last Monday of each month from January to December. Students will learn hands on food preparation and cooking skills in a fun environment while focusing on nutrition and safety. After school snacks and dinner are provided for the students. To register contact Wendy Goodreau at 519-683-2825. Spaces are limited but students may join at any time provided there is a space available.
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Thames Art Gallery provides FREE GUIDED TOURS FOR SENIORS. Featuring local, national and international art. Call 354-8338 for more information..
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., all year round
Every Tuesday night is TRIVIA NIGHT at the Moose Lodge, 110 Duke St., Wallaceburg. Cost is $2 to play and there are 40 questions plus a bonus wager question. New players can build their own team of four or just join a team that has less than four players. The team that ends up with the most points at the end wins the money. The more players there are, the more money you can win. Every two months there is also a pot-luck dinner. Call Evan Lumley at 519-627-0405 for more information.
First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
Sydenham Field Naturalists meetings and Indoor Programs are held on the 2nd floor of the Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg. See individual dates for Program details.
First Wednesday of each month, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join the CHATHAM-KENT THINK TANK for discussions about issues concerning our community, province, country and the world. Location: Chatham Capitol Theatre, East Lounge, 238 King St. W., Chatham.
Wednesday evenings, September - June, 7:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
THE BALDOON SQUARES, a square dance and round Dance group, meet at Wallaceburg District Secondary School cafeteria. Usually a light lunch follows the dance. Membership is free for the first three weeks of attendance. Call George Lung at 683-2889 for information.
4th Wednesday of every month, 8:00 p.m.
The KENT COUNTY STAMP CLUB meets in the library at John McGregor Secondary School, 300 Cecile Ave., Chatham every month except July, August and December.
Last Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
The Maple City Centre for Older Adults runs a FLEA MARKET. Call Sue Hawkins for more information at 352-5633.
Every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.
Wallaceburg Community Centre hosts Pepper. Everyone welcome. User fees/prizes.
Third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
The CHATHAM KENT QUILTERS' GUILD meets at St. Paul's Congregational Church Hall, 450 Park Ave., W., Chatham. New members and guests welcome. Call 354-1985 for more information.
Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
HOBBIES AND LAUGHS Social time at the Wallaceburg Community Centre. Cost is $1. Bring your knitting, cross-stitch, etc. Share ideas, patterns. All adults welcome.
Every Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg Community Centre hosts Euchre. Everyone welcome. User fee/prizes.
Every Thursday, Sept. 1 to June 30, 6:30 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown meets weekly in the basement of the Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, 59 Main St. E., Ridgetown. Summer meetings are hosted by members at various local addresses.
Every Second and Fourth Friday of each month, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
TEENS ROCK for teenagers in grades 7 - 10 meets at the Gym at Charlemont Free Methodist Church, 30127 Brigden Road, R.R.#5, Wallaceburg for basketball, volleyball, soccer, table games, outdoor games, campfires, cookouts, camping trips, community service projects and more. Call 627-8170 or 627-4965 for more details or e-mail janice_smith@cogeco.ca.
Wednesday, September 10, 7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Merlin Advisory Council takes place at the Merlin Friendship Club. Topics: a presentation by Sgt. Tetreault of the C-K Police about policing in our community; what's happening with the Merlin Beautification Project and Communities in Bloom; why the Merlin Library has moved to the Merlin Friendship Club. For more information call Susanne Drew at 519-689-4364.
Friday, September 12, 7:00 p.m.
The Tri-County Literacy Network is celebrating International Literacy Day at the William Street Cafe at 28 William St. S., in Chatham by hosting a reading for adults by guest author Mary Lou Dickinson. Ms Dickinson will read from and talk about her recently published book of short fictional stories, One Day It Happens, about people from all walks of life dealing ith their everyday lives and issues.
Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m.
The Chatham-Kent Public Library, Chatham Location invites you to a Grandparent/Grandchild storytime. There will be stories, rhymes and a craft. Suitable for children ages 3 to 8. Registration is limited and begins Sept. 2. Call the Children's Room at 519-354-2940 ext. 247.
Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14
Mountain Bike Races at Two Creeks Conservation Area near Wheatley. Contact the Rocket Mountain Biking Club at www.rocketmtb.ca.
Saturday, September 13
Dresden's Terry Fox Run offers The Night Before Club, a 5 Km unmarked route starting at the Dresden Legion. Register and start anytime between 7 and 8 p.m. For more details contact Cindy Brewer at 519-683-4113.
Sunday, September 14
Dresden is holding its Terry Fox Run. Register and start the 5 K or 10 K Community Route at the Dresden Legion any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will be a free BBQ for all participants. The Opening Ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. Pledge forms and T-shirts ($20) are available at McKellar's Flowers in Dresden. Participants are encouraged to try the on-line pledging by registering at www.terryfoxrun.org. No minimum pledge. Non-competitive. Short Stroll Option - Register and stroll at Park Street Place anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Minor Hockey Option - Registration 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. then skate the 5 K from 3-4:30 p.m. For more details contact Cindy Brewer at 519-683-4113.
Monday, September 15, 7:30
The Blenheim-Harwich Horticultural Society is kicking their fall schedule into gear at their meeting room in the Trinity Anglican Church on Ellen Street, Blenheim. Guest speaker, Terri Dent, will be covering a wide range of topics helpful to gardeners including Zeriscaping, using native plants in gardening and controlling pests throuh natural methods. Complimentary beverages and snacks provided. For more info call Lenore at 519-354-6968 or Terri at 519-354-8320.
Wednesday, September 17
Community Living Chatham-Kent is hosting its Friends Helping Friends Walk & Ride Event. Every dollar raised will help support Community Living in its efforts to help people reach the goal of inclusion in their communities. Registration is at 5:00 p.m. at Burger King parking lot. Official start is 6:00 p.m. Participants will walk on the Grand Avenue Municipal path. For information and pledge sheets drop by Community Living Chatham-Kent, 650 Riverview Dr., Unit 2, Chatham, or call 519-352-1174, ext. 231 or 232 or visit www.clc-k.ca.
Wednesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Historical Society Museum Annual Banquet will be held at Trinity United Church, 750 Wellington St., Wallaceburg. The Social begins at 6 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. There will be a presentation at 7 p.m. by Dawne Mudford on the Baldoon Mystery. Register at the Museum by Monday, September 15. Tickets are $20 and everyone is welcome. For more information call the museum at 519-627-8962 or email dbogaert@kent.net.
Thursday, September 18
The Erie - St. Clair Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is hosting its 2008 Banquet and Fund Raising Event at the Dover Rod and Gun Club, Heron Line, Dover Township. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. The evening will include Live Auction, Silent Auction and Raffles. Raising Money for The Wetlands! For tickets and information call committee members Stan Vincent 519-352-1148 or Paul Burton 519-352-7820.
Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m.
Join the Sydenham Field Naturalists for the Hawks and Migrant Birds Watch at Holiday Beach Conservation Area with Brett Groves. Meet at Holiday Beach at 10:30 a.m. and bring a lunch. Entrance fee applies. Great family outing.
Sunday, September 21, 2:00 p.m.
On this day, Two Creeks Conservation Area, one kilometer north of Wheatley on Kent Road 1, dedicates the trees planted in our Memorial Groves. Music on stage with Nicole Barron providing inspirational music.
Sunday, September 21, noon to 6 p.m.
GrapeJam 3 is set for a Sunday afternoon this year under the big tent in the award winning vineyards of Smith & Wilson Estate Wines just minutes west of Cedar Springs on Highway 3. This Acoustic Bluesfest features some great blues music including local Chatham-Kent blues band Southwest Blues Review, superb piano player, guitarist and harpist, Julian Fauth, and winners of the Jazz report "Blues Album of the Year" for "Bluesology" and Juno nominees for "Sixteen Shades of Blue", the Whiteley Brothers. For more information contact Mary Jane at 1-888-676-5867.
Saturday, September 27
The First Annual Chatam-Kent Cancer Care Conference will be held at Country View Golf Course - a conference for cancer survivors, caregivers and families. Cost is $50 for early bird registration (before September 1, 2008) and $70 after and includes lunch. Spaces are limited. To register go to www.mylesmiraclemission.ca or call 519-351-4811 for information.
Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. (shotgun start)
The Doug Robbins Charity Golf Classic sponsored by TekSavvy Solutions Inc. takes place at Links of Kent to benefit the Heart & Stroke Foundation.. Rub elbows with Fergie Jenkins HOF, Billy Atkinson MLB, Gene Dziadura Baseball Scout, Ken Houston NHL, Gavin Michael Booth, Internet host just to name a few. $150 per golfer includes Income tax receipt, 18 holes of golf, cart, BBQ steak dinner, prizes and "goody bag". Register by calling Doug Robbins at 519-355-6386.
Wednesday, October 1, 12:15 to 12:55
Patricia M. Productions Fall Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at T-Bones Grill House, 953 Charing Cross, Chatham, (360-9401) to benefit the C-K Children's Safety Village. Call for reservations.
Saturday, October 4, 7:00 p.m.
East Side Pride presents "Get Your Thanksgiving Dinner From Us" Bingo at the W.I.S.H. Centre, 177 King St. E., Chatham. 6 cards for $10. Extra cards $1. Bring your own bingo chips or use supplied markers. Dabbers for special games only Refrshments available. For further information call 519-351-6629.
Monday, October 6, 10:15 a.m.
A free one-hour nutrition lecture will be held at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Diabetes Centre. Taught by a registered Dietician, it will highlight Carbohydrate Containing Food and How to read Food Labels. This lecture emphasizes healthy eating and is geared toward those with diabetes, impaired glucose or insulin resistance or their families or caregivers. Call 519-437-6086 to reserve a seat.
Monday, October 6, 6:45 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Film Group is showing "The Stone Angel at Chatham's Cinema Six, King St. E., Chatahm. Directed by Kari Skogland the movie is based on an adaptation of Margaret Laurence's Canadian novel of the same name. Cast includes Ellen Burstyn, Christine Horne, Cole Hauser, Kevin Zegers and Ellen Page. Advance tickets at the William Street Cafe or at the door of the theatre. They are $8 for members and $9 for non-members.
October 13
Mountain Bike Races at Two Creeks Conservation Area near Wheatley. Contact the Rocket Mountain Biking Club at www.rocketmtb.ca.
Saturday, October 18 and 25, 10:00 a.m. to noon
The Ridge House Museum is holding a Knitting Workshop. Cost is $20 and all supplies are provided. First week students will learn to cast on, cast off, knit, purl and possibly more, depending of the skill level. The second Saturday we will review the stitches, how to read a simple pattern and begin work on the small project (dishcloth). To register call Nicole at 519-674-2223.
Saturday, October 25, noon to 4:00 p.m.
The Baldoon Thunder Chili Society and the Moose Lodge #1156 are hosting the 2008 United Way Chili Cookoff at the Moose Lodge on Duke St., Wallaceburg. 24 teams from around Chatham-Kent will be participating. Prizes will be awarded for Best Judged Chili, People's Choice Chili and Best Booth. Contestant registration forms are available at the Moose, United Way, Martin Insurance and Scotiabank.
Wednesday, November 5, 12:15 to 12:55
Patricia M. Productions Fall Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Glitters Fun Eatery, 162 King St., Chatham (352-0820) to benefit the Chatham Good Fellows. Call for reservations.
November 17
Deadline for registration for the 64th Annul Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival, March 30 to April 9, 2009. The grand Concert is scheduled for Monday, April 20. Free copies of the Festival syllabus are available at Tony's One Stop Music Shoppe, Frank's Music Centre, Strings N' Things and Gospel Text Book Store, all in Chatham. Entry Deadline in November 17, 2008 except for Bands whose deadline is December 1, 2008. Register online at http://www.chathamkiwanis.com/musicfestival beginning November 1, or by mail. Contact Lois Pepper at 354-8644 or Mary Alice Marchand at 354-0962 for more information.
Wednesday, December 3, 12:15 to 12:55
Patricia M. Productions Fall Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at the Satellite Restaurant, 145 King St., Chatham (352-5281) to benefit Outreach for Hunger. Call for reservations.
March 30 to April 9
The 64th Annul Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival takes place. The grand Concert is scheduled for Monday, April 20. Free copies of the Festival syllabus are available at Tony's One Stop Music Shoppe, Frank's Music Centre, Strings N' Things and Gospel Text Book Store, all in Chatham. Entry Deadline in November 17, 2008 except for Bands whose deadline is December 1, 2008. Register online at http://www.chathamkiwanis.com/musicfestival beginning November 1, or by mail. Contact Lois Pepper at 354-8644 or Mary Alice Marchand at 354-0962 for more information.
