Art at Estetica For Charity Until Jan. 10, 2015

“One Wish for a cure”

 Estetica Day Spa 40 Amy Croft Dr. Tecumseh,  Now to January 10, 2015

Rudolph? Yes, Rudolph. Paul Murray a local born international art talent has much in common with the red nosed reindeer. He has donated proceeds to cancer and discounted work for his patrons. That’s not all; he is giving away $10,000 of artwork and Santa’s for only $25, plus a gift from Estetica.

What? Art at a spa? Well this is no regular spa, and no run of the mill art. It’s one of the area’s best day spas, and the peaceful art of one of the area’s best artists. What a perfect partnership!

Paul Murray – a “Rudolph”, yes indeed.  He only shows up in Windsor at Christmas, and all of his childhood, he didn’t fit in.  Teachers couldn’t find out why he didn’t learn like the rest. Things he knew he could excel in, were kept from him at times, regular folks thought him too dumb. Paul Murray was an undiagnosed dyslexic.  Murray fought back, he drew every second he could, he studied art and the old ways things used to be when they are done by hand. He skated backwards better than anyone else in hockey, and he started his own band.  Soon, at age 11, he found a way to be in the local “Art in the Park”.  A tough thing for a shy kid that had a hard time with numbers. At age 13, he dedicated himself to his art full time, age 16, he published his first limited editions, age 31 he published his first art book “Mirrored Souls” (it sold more than 5,000 copies).

Now Paul Murray’s art has been sold in over 150 international galleries, shown in museums and won countless awards. Murray considers his biggest awards, the hundreds of thousands of dollars he has been able help raise for charities.

Murray preserves an old time culture and an intense emotional connection which he projects in every painting.

"It's a Win, Win, Win!" ,” says Kati-Jane Murray. "Customers’ wins by saving, the Cancer Society wins with money raised, and both hosts get to help their community.The event comes together perfectly; Paul Murray preserves our past, Estetica preserves the person of today, and together they are preserving the future of those in need in our community."

Estetica is open daily with extended hours until Dec 31, Closed Dec 25, & 26, Jan 1, Jan 4, 5, 6.  Visit paulmurray.com or estetica.com to learn more.

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Cowboys in Cardigans Release Second Album Dec. 19, 2014 With Charity Concert

 Local rock band Cowboys in Cardigans are poised to release their 2^nd album of 2014 on December 19, 2014 at Venue Music Hall in Windsor (255 Ouellette Ave), in a co-headlining show with local rock veterans ClassX. The band has also partnered with local musician Kenneth MacLeod, who runs a music program for youth through the Sandwich Teen Action Group. Proceeds from the show will go directly to this program, as the band plans to purchase instruments for Kenneth's music program.

 The new EP, Platypus, follows Cowboys in Cardigans' debut full length album Cockatoo, released earlier in 2014. The album was made possible due to grant funding that the band received from the city in July. Cowboys in Cardigans were one of the recipients of the City of Windsor's Arts, Culture, and Heritage Fund (ACHF) grant, and immediately went to work writing and producing the album. 

“The goal of ACHF is to foster the growth of the local arts, culture, and heritage scene in Windsor,” said Devon Pastorius, Guitarist for Cowboys in Cardigans. “We figured the best way that we could do that is by helping to give some kids the opportunity to be the next generation of musicians in this city.”

Platypus is a brand new collection of seven tracks from Cowboys in Cardigans. It will be the second album the band has released in 2014. The band returned to the studio that Cockatoo was produced at, and recorded and produced Platypus in Windsor, at SLR Studios with local sound engineer Marty Bak.

“The album is called Platypus for a number of reasons, but the main one is that it's an eclectic mix of bits and pieces, that aren't quite related but somehow come together, sort of like a Platypus,” explains Jamie Reaume, singer/songwriter for Cowboys in Cardigans. “We have some of the heaviest music we've ever written, right next to fully acoustic tracks with Jordo (the drummer) on the ukelele. It's very diverse for a seven song album, and we're very excited to get it out to people.”

 Platypus will be released on Friday, December 19^th at Venue Music Hall. The proceeds from the show and CD/Merchandise sales will go towards purchasing new instruments for local youth through Kenneth MacLeod's music program through the Sandwich Teen Action Group. Tickets (starting at $10) can be bought in advance, or at the door. The CD and special limited run T-Shirts will also be for sale. 

Check Cowboys in Cardigans Facebook page for the latest info.


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Candlelight Service To Remember Children Who Have Passed Away Takes Place December 14, 2014

Local family members bereaved by the death of a child will come together for the 6^th annual Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in remembrance of children who have died.

The Candlelight Service is part of the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting which unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles to honour and remember children who have died at any age from any cause.  It is also an extension of the agency’s support group for bereaved parents who have lost a child.

“For many families this is an opportunity to come together to openly mourn their child who died,” says bereavement specialist with CMHA-WECB, Colleen Campo.  “For those whose pain is new it is a safe place to come together with others who feel the same loss.” 

“It also allows those whose loved one died years ago an opportunity to remember their child in a public way.  Families are able to tell the world not to forget their child… to honour their child so that their light may always shine”.

This free event includes a service that includes the reading of the name of each deceased child, lighting of candles in honour of those who have died and a memory table that will be filled with photographs left by family and friends.

The vigil will take place on Sunday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the WFCU Centre on Mickey Renaud Way, Windsor. This year the event is being supported by Heavenly Rest Family of Catholic Cemeteries,  Remember Our Children, Tim Hortons Rose Wood and family, the Douglas family, the Osborne family, the Marentette family and the Gaudet family.

The CMHA-WECB has a vision of “mentally healthy people in a healthy society”. The bereaved parents group is part of the agency’s adult bereavement program. This program receives minimal funding and relies on community donations to operate.

 

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Santa Visits The Village Dec. 11, 2014

Don't miss the annual Santa Visits The Safety Village Open House!

On Thursday December 11 from 5 pm- 8pm, children can get their picture taken with Santa, take one of our jeeps for a spin in the Village, and then warm up with a mug of hot chocolate thanks to Tim Hortons. Kids can get crafty in Santa’s workshop, pick up a few seasonal safety tips from Elmer the Safety Elephant and Sparky the Fire Dog, and take a tour of a police car and fire truck--and much, much more.

Admission donation of only $5 per child requested, no charge for adults or children 2 and under.


All proceeds will go towards The Safety Village in support of their ongoing safety programs. Special thanks to presenting sponsor AM800 as well as program partners Windsor and Lasalle Police departments, and Windsor Fire and Rescue. For more information visit www.thesafetyvillage.com.




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"Once Upon A Winter Wonderland" At St. Clair College, Dec 7, 2014

Princes and Princesses of all ages! Come One! Come All to St. Clair College for “Once Upon a Winter Wonderland” on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Main Campus Cafeteria, 2000 Talbot West, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Fools for Health Clown-Doctor program.

Young royals will be presented to the Snow Sisters of Weekend Royalty and have a professional photograph taken with them. Also available will be royal hair designs by Christina Does My Hair, royal manicures, royal face painting and royal balloon twisting. Young Lords and Ladies will enjoy a craft and activity zone too!  Take a promenade around this wonderland exquisitely designed by primary sponsor, Designs by Diane.

Fools for Health Clown-Doctors Dr. Merry Kay and Dr. Ange Jolie will be on hand for mirth and mayhem and their special brand of silly Clown-Doctor Check-Ups! ALL OF THIS FOR ONLY $5!

To top it all off, the Snow Sisters will perform selections from Disney’s Frozen every two hours!

Royal Parents and Grandparents will enjoy shopping the various local vendors’ tables; trying your luck with raffle prizes; and treating yourself and the young royals to pizza, pop, and chips for an extra fee.

Join the Fools for Health Clown-Doctors for Windsor and Essex County’s first “Once Upon a Winter Wonderland” on December 7 from 10-4 at St. Clair College. It will be so “cool!”

 

For more information contact:

 Sandy Radvanyi, Artistic Director, Fools for Health

sradvanyi55@gmail.com

Ph:  519-726-5562

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Handmade Christmas Extravaganza at the WFCU Centre November 29 & 30, 2014

Over 100 craft artisans take over the WFCU Centre this weekend for the C.C.’s Events 3^rd Annual Handmade Christmas Extravaganza inside Collavino Hall and the Sports Gym. On Saturday November 29 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday November 30 from 10 am to 4 pm this free event has something for everyone and that’s why we’re listing the top 15 reasons you need to check out this year’s Christmas edition of C.C.’s Events Craft Shows.

1. Over 20,000 people have attended C.C.’s Events Craft Shows! If you’re not one of those 20,000 you’re missing out.
2. The event is free so you can save your money to buy great local, handmade crafts!
3. C.C.’s Events supports local charities, and has raised over $12,000 as well as food, necessities and other donations for six local charities. For this event you can contribute to the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women.
4. Saturday November 29^th is Small Business Saturday, and what better way to participate than supporting hundreds of local artisans!
5. Turn the heads of your holiday company with delicious scents! With three candle vendors, two specializing in soy wax and another in bees wax, there are hundreds of different scents and types of candles to choose from.
6. Over 100 local artisans and others from across the province will be present. This means that not only will you see spectacular showcases of local talent but you’ll have a wide range of choices to find something for everyone on your Christmas gift list.
7. Vendors will travel from as far as Manitoulin Island (887 km away). Your commute isn’t so bad now is it?
8. Santa Claus will be on site for pictures with the young – and the young at heart!
9. Got a sweet tooth for Holiday treats? C.C.’s Events has you covered with a plethora of gourmet baked goods, chocolates, fudges and other sweets. Also, find something unique to add to your Holiday recipe with custom spices, sauces, jams, jellies and other food items.
10.  You can win prizes! You can enter into draws for great handmade prizes with all proceeds going to charity.
11. Need something for your kids to do this weekend? No problem! There are plenty of kid’s activities planned including an activity centre from High Jinks, face-painting, balloon making and performances by Elsa, Anna & Olaf from Frozen (and don’t forget Santa)!
12.  Get something customized for you or that special someone! Numerous items at C.C.’s Events are customizable so you can order something that put’s a smile on just about any one’s face!
13. Tired of old Holiday decor? You can spruce up your holiday decorations with custom items and beautiful paintings made by local artists for your home!
14. Whether it’s for you or a loved one nothing looks as beautiful as a handmade piece of jewellery that one of our skilled artisans has put their hard work into making. Using several different techniques and materials you’ll find a large array of jewellery waiting for you!
15. Everything is a one of a kind treasure! All items at C.C.’s Events are handmade so you can be happy knowing your items are one of a kind. 

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Donate a Sleeping Bag until November 24, 2014

Sharing the Warmth Sleeping Bag Drive

Chief Bruce Montone and Windsor Fire & Rescue Services are partnering with the Sharing the Warmth sleeping bag donation campaign in memory of Matt Rawlings. 

After Matt’s death in 2012, his parents discovered his “bucket list,” which included the item, “Help a homeless person.”  Inspired by Matt’s wish, the local family’s goal is to provide a little warmth this winter to Windsor’s most vulnerable, our homeless. 

Sharing the Warmth is a sleeping bag drive with a goal to collect as many new or gently used sleeping bags as possible to be donated to Street Help, a local organization dedicated to providing services to our local homeless.  The family is seeking community involvement and asking individuals, companies, organizations, schools and sports teams to join them by collecting and donating new or gently used sleeping bags.

Matt’s family is also encouraging participants to take a photo of their groups posing with the bags and post it on their Sharing the Warmth Facebook page.

 

Interested participants are asked to drop sleeping bags off at any Windsor Fire & Rescue Services station until November 24.  The sleeping bags are to be donated to Street Help on November 25, which would have been Matt Rawlings’ 21^st birthday.






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Love Food? Then Get To The All You Can Eat Charity Event For The Kidney Foundation November 12, 2014

On Nov. 12 The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Windsor & District Chapter and Caesars Windsor present “Artilicious” at the Giovanni Caboto Club from 5 to 8 p.m.


Enjoy an all-you-can-eat experience from over 20 of the area’s finest eateries, shop local artisan booths and much more! 


Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at Kidney.ca/Windsor or at your local RBC Branch. Call 519-977-9211 if you have additional questions.




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Kingsville Restaurant Week Oct. 14 to 19, 2014

 

“NEW FLAVOUR FOR THE MIGRATION FESTIVAL”

JOIN EAT, DRINK, DINE KINGSVILLE FOR THEIR SECOND RESTAURANT WEEK FROM OCTOBER 14 TO 19

• What? Eat, Drink, Dine Kingsville (EDDK) is planning their second restaurant week of the year, a “Migration Fall Harvest” celebration.  It will celebrate the local harvest, local artists and the Annual Migration Festival, as presented by member restaurateurs. EDDK restaurants will create a three course price fixed menu in addition to their regular offerings, paired with local Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC) wines, and feature local artists and artisans in their spaces.  Their first culinary celebration earlier this year, “The King’s EPIC Feast”, was a huge success pairing local dishes with EPIC Wines.
   
• Price fixe will include choice of 2 starters, 2-3 main dishes and 2 finishing courses falling within the price range of $15-$30. Local EPIC Wines can be paired with one or all courses of your menu for an additional fee.
• Visit eatdrinkdinekingsville.ca for a full listing of menu offerings and wine lists.  

• When?  From October 14 to 19, 2014

• Where?  Participating Kingsville Restaurants:

-       Annabelle’s Restaurant

-       Jack's GastroPub

-       The Main Grill and Ale House

-       Merli’s Coffee House & Eatery

-       Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant

-       O'Saraccino Trattoria & Wine Bar -       Vernon’s Tap & Grill

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Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2014

Windsor Fire & Rescue Services Reminds Windsor Residents:

Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!

 

Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!”

 

Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, Windsor Fire & Rescue Services is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, to remind local residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home and testing them monthly.

 

According to the latest NFPA research, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire in half. Meanwhile, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

 

“In a fire, seconds count,” said Fire Chief Bruce Montone. “Roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before it spreads, giving everyone enough time to get out.”

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign includes the following smoke alarm messages:

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.
• Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. This way, when one sounds, they all do.
• Test alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if they don’t respond properly.
• Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and understands what to do when they hear it.
   

Windsor Fire & Rescue Services will be hosting activities during Fire Prevention Week to promote “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!” Through these educational, family-oriented activities, residents can learn more about the importance of working smoke alarms and testing them monthly.  Activities will include:

• Fire truck appearances and educational material to be distributed at a selection of local grocery stores on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Fire truck appearances and public safety talks at recreation facilities throughout the week.
• Truck tours and gear demonstration at Tecumseh Mall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Educational booths, truck rides and activities for kids and the whole family at Devonshire Mall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
  
   

To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Windsor, please contact the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services at 519-253-6573. To learn more about smoke alarms and “Working Smoke Alarms Saves Lives,” visit NFPA’s Web site at www.firepreventionweek.org.  Follow Windsor Fire and Rescue Services on Twitter @WindsorFire1 or visit www.windsorfire.com to learn more about Fire Prevention Week 2014 activities. Kids can also learn more from Sparky’s “The Case of the Missing Smoke Alarm” app at http://sparkyschoolhouse.org/.






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Preregister Sept 25, 6 pm at Brews & Cues For Oct. 5 Windsor Jeep Jamboree Poker Run

A large group of Jeep enthusiasts are following in their 2-wheeled friends footsteps and organizing Windsor's first Jeep Jamboree Poker Run.  Motorcycle enthusiasts have camaraderie been raising charitable funds with poker runs for years.  Sisters, Debbie and Laura Kay, started The Windsor Jeep Club a little over a year ago in hopes to bring area Jeep enthusiasts together this way too.  They wanted their Jeep club to have some fun, share ideas and to work together to raise much needed funds for brain injury programs in Windsor and Essex County.

 The Windsor Jeep Club now has over 300 members. 

 “This club is more of a social and fundraising club” says Debbie Kay.  “Some of the other Jeep clubs in the area are more for the off roaders.”  “We all have a commonality in our love of all things Jeep though.”  All Jeep clubs have been very supportive of the upcoming poker run. “I have heard from Jeep clubs as far as Niagara Falls and even from Ohio & Michigan” added Laura Kay.  Talon Walsh, President of the Essex County Jeep Club and one of the organizers, has been a great help to us from the very beginning.  “Talon's group also supports us by answering most of our member's technical and off roading questions.”   “Whether your Jeep will never see mud or your Jeep will never be clean this event is for you.  Working with many different Jeep clubs will ensure that our very first Poker run will be a day to celebrate the freedom and adventure that our Jeeps represent.” 

Jeff Arcand bought a 1986 CJ-7 in 1991 and has had a passion about Jeeps and their history ever since.  “The first civilian Jeep was produced in 1945.  Prior to that time they were strictly military vehicles.  The civilian Jeep has continued to be popular ever since and has a very strong presence in Windsor,  Canada's automotive capitol.”

Another local enthusiast, Adam Sokoloski, drives his father's, Ohio built, 1944 Willys Jeep proudly.  Adam and his father found and restored this Jeep together about 15 yrs ago.  They painted the Jeep a traditional military green and added his father's military # down the side of the hood.  The Willy was parked for the past few years but when his Dad passed away earlier this year Adam knew he had to get it back on the road.  This Willy honours both his dad and his dad's military service for Canada. 

 Poker Run participants will gather at the Riverside Sportsmen Club, located at 10835 Riverside Drive, before setting off on a scenic 160 km ride throughout Essex County.  Stops will be made at Brews & Cues in LaSalle, the Verdi Club in Amherstburg, and Rochester Place in Lakeshore.

The run will end back at the Riverside Sportsmen's Club, where participants will be able to enjoy a BBQ and special live performances by Windsor's own Jeff Lorenzon, The Sellouts, Drop Dead Famous, and The Formula.

 The Windsor Jeep Jamboree Poker Run will take place — On Sunday, October 5th, 2014,

The funds raised will stay locally in our community and will be directed to Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario's (A.L.S.O) Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) programs and services.

Registration is currently open, and interested Jeep owners can find more details online at www.facebook.com/windsorjeepjamboree.   Entry into the Poker Run is $20 per driver and $5 per passenger; however registration fees will be waived with $100+ in pledges. To join the run and obtain pledge sheets for this event, call Laura Kay at (519) 259-2258 or email laurakay@alsogroup.org or visit our promotional partner Wheel Covers Unlimited. at 2594 Howard Ave. Windsor. 

 The event is sponsored by: CKLW Am800, Biz X Magazine, Festival Tent and Party Rentals, & Action Signs.

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Sept. 21 “Ride for MS” -- There Is Still Time To Participate

-Sept. 21: The 6th Annual “Ride for MS” – all funds raised stay local with the MS Society of Canada (Windsor-Essex Chapter) to be used locally to benefit those with MS. Poker Ride starts & ends at the Knights of Columbus (Columbus Centre of South Windsor), 2401 Columbus Drive. Registration 9 a.m. Continental Breakfast available for $5. Ride departs at 11 a.m. Registration includes ride & full family style dinner. Cost: Rider $30 (free with $100 in Pledges); Passenger $20 (free with $100 in Pledges). Door Prizes, 50/50 & Chinese Auction. Check LonewolfClubhouse.com/Ride-For-MS.php for full event details or call Shar, 798-3858.

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Roman Festival Gala Sept 19, 2014

ROMAN FESTIVAL GALA 2014

Get those togas ready for the 7^th Annual Roman Festival Gala on Friday, September 19^th at the Ciociaro Club . . . Some new and exciting things await!

As the doors open at 6:30 pm,  guests enter the amazing Roman Forum created especially for this evening, a colossal antipasto buffet awaits to tantalize your taste buds.  The Wine Goddesses will serve your wine while live music serenades you.  You will then welcome Caesar and his entourage into the Forum, to exhilarating music and enjoy the belly dancers who will perform for him.  A five-course meal will then be served . . . but leave room . . . the porchetta and focaccia will be rolled out at 11 pm! 

New This Year … “The Assassination of Caesar” by Theatre Ensemble and directed by John Anthony Nabben.  This 20-minute mini play will bring you right into Caesar’s banquet hall with all the passion and action, as Cleopatra, Mark Anthony and more return to relive this iconic moment in history! 

Dance the night away to great music by One Man Out band and be sure to take lots of pictures at one of the amazing photo ops, such as the chariots or Caesars’ throne.  You choose the location and Visual Expressions will capture the moment and develop your photo on-site for you to take home.

Great prizes will be raffled off, including jewellery; an evening gown; gift cards; a TV and more.  Net proceeds to benefit the Palliative Care program in Windsor.  Togas for the evening are optional.

The Roman Festival originated in 1969 by the Canadian Italian Business Professional Association (CIBPA).  It continued until the late 90’ and then took a hiatus.  It was brought back by the current Roman Festival Gala Committee, in collaboration with CIBPA and this is the seventh year of the event since it’s re-launch. For tickets, visit the Ciociaro Club; Guaranteed A Fine Furniture; F&J Collision or for further information, contact Ermanna Filice, Committee Chairperson at (519) 258-7579 or (519) 982-0817.

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Sign Up for the first “Law Enforcement Torch Ride” Sept. 7, 2014

- Sept. 7: The Essex County OPP presents the inaugural “Law Enforcement Torch Ride” for Special Olympics Ontario. The ride starts from the Knights of Columbus in Emeryville (1303 County Road 22) beginning at 10 a.m., with registration starting at 8 a.m.


The motorcycle ride (leaves at 10:30 am sharp) takes riders along the shoreline of Essex County to raise funds in support of Special Olympics Ontario. A pasta luncheon at noon takes place for general public with fun for the whole family ($15 and kids under 5 can eat for free).


Register online at TorchRideOntario.com. The $30 registration fee is waived if riders raise $150 or more. Registration includes a free pasta lunch. Passengers $20.


For more information call  551-1205.

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Family Fun Day August 9, 2014 at Pridefest

Presented by UNIFOR Local 444 and UNIFOR Local 200, the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest will host the 3rd annual “Family Fun Day” as part of its four day annual festival in August.

The FREE event will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 from noon until 5 pm, at Riverfront Festival Plaza.

The Riverfront Festival Plaza will be transformed into a great big playground with food, entertainment and lots of family fun. This family-friendly event will feature stage performances by Perry Noia The Clown, Bill Nuvo magic show and balloons by Jangles The Clown.

Other entertainment includes a Kids Zone play area featuring inflatable bouncy castle, inflatable obstacle course. Other features include face painting, balloon animals and more. FREE ADMISSION. Proudly sponsored by Biz X Magazine.   For more details log on to www.facebook.com/events/1452405985034104/

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Sunday Funday August 3, 2014 at Formula First Collision

 SUNDAY FUNDAY: BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OUT FOR A DAY OF FUN IN THE SUN!!

Formula First Collision, in conjunction with The Safety Village, will be hosting a Sunday Funday event August 3^rd, 2014 from 10 am to 4 pm. The day will be packed with fun activities for all ages:

• Power Wheels rides and miniature car races
• Face painting and bouncy castle
• Remote control races
• Fire trucks, tractors, and police cars
• Learn all about cars, safety and automobile maintenance
• Exotic Car Show
• Music, yummy food and MUCH MORE

Address:          Formula First Collision

                        9420 Tecumseh Rd. E.

                        Windsor, ON N8R 1A2

 

For further information please contact:

 

Cristina Melnik                                               Chantalle Faubert

519-979-2937                                                     519-945-5500 ext 224

cristina@f1collision.com                                  cfaubert@thesafetyvillage.com

www.formulafirstcollision.com                        www.thesafetyvillage.com

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5th Annual Explore the Shore Weekend, July 26 & 27, 2014

The 5th annual Explore the Shore weekend  along the scenic and historic County Road 50, on the north shore of Lake Erie, in the Town of Essex, just south of Harrow.  Thirty-six businesses, recreational facilities and community groups are participating on the weekend of July 26 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Organizers are excited to have 4 new participants this year: Drexler Diving Systems sharing the history of shipwrecks that lie just off our shore, The Garden Gallery with artists and musicians demonstrating their skill and talents on site, J.L. Frost Photography giving tours of the darkroom and Paglione Estate Winery with a Bocci Ball Tournament.

All of the participants have planned a full slate of activities and local products, including “great rate” golf, sailing, live entertainment, wine tastings, fresh produce, homemade pies, candles, church dinners, local root beer, fresh blueberries, vineyard and orchard tours, art, gift shops and florals. New activities this year are geo-caching along the route, a bicycle show and a Passenger Pigeon exhibit.  There will be food specials all along the route, including ice cream cones, wood-fired pizza, BBQs and picnic lunches.

The County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) will have a booth at Colchester Harbour Park and is sponsoring a draw for a new bike.

The 2014 theme is County Road 50, Always Changing, an invitation to learn the history of our community and people.  To aid the visitor, we will have a Scavenger Hunt based on this theme with information at each participating location.  Collect the answers and you will be eligible to enter a prize draw.

Enjoy the beaches, conservation areas, and especially the free Clubhouse Kidz Zone at the Colchester Beach and Harbour (with games, crafts, splash pad, treasure hunt, and more).

 

Bring a canned good for the Harrow Food Bank, and support our other charity events chosen by each participant.


Check out the website at http://www.exploretheshore.ca or follow them on Twitter.




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Film Camps July 14 to 18 & July 21 to 25, 2014

The University of Windsor’s Cinema Arts program is thrilled to offer high school and first year university students hands-on filmmaking training in a week-long summer camp this July. Catered to students aged 14-18, this camp offers the tools to take a short film from concept to completion.

Lead by Cinema Arts professor Min Bae, with UWindsor Alumni and upper-year students, this is the most comprehensive Film Camp in Windsor. Using cutting-edge technology, this 5-day training focuses on further developing the skills of young local filmmakers. Topics to be covered include:

• Pre-production
• Art Direction
• Writing and Directing
• Cinematography
• Grip & Safety
• Sound recording and editing
• Post-production

“Enabling our youth to create short films is a fantastic opportunity to further develop their creativity and imagination,” said Min Bae Film camp director and professor at the University of Windsor.“ There is so much young talent in our city, and we are thrilled to give them a head start in filmmaking.”

The Cinema Arts Film Camp is holding 2 sessions, July 14-18 and 21-25 from 9am to 4pm. Tuition for the camp is $225 (taxes included) for 5 days including Lunch and snacks, cinema arts t-shirt, stickers, and numerous other perks 

 

To register and to find more information, please visit:
cinemaartsfilmcamp.com






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June 26, 2014 BBQ For The Sunshine Foundation

BBQ FUNDRAISER ALL BY DONATION

Thursday June 26

11am – 2pm

Motor City Community Credit Union

Market Square Branch

1375 Walker Rd.

 You See a Strong Supported Community…We See What You See

Proceeds to benefit Sunshine Foundation

 

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Serbian Flood Relief Event June 20, 2014

Balkan Sear-Kuss Village Concert Serbian Flood Relief Event June 20,2014 at 7pm

Plan to attend the first ever "Balkan Sear-Kuss Village Concert" featuring the Lemon Bucket Orkestra and Lika Orkestra. Simply put, these groups are a mix of Balkan-Klezmer-Gypsy-Party-Punk-Super Mix of Balkan music smacked with the fun and frolic of Balkan Culture!

From Toronto to New York, Budapest to Berlin, audiences around the world are hailing the Lemon Bucket Orkestra as folk music revolutionaries. This 15 piece guerrilla force has an army of followers and fans both at home and abroad.

Those discovering the band for the first time quickly realize that their shows are more than concerts; they’re wild, joyful experiences rarely contained for walls; they’re celebrations of tradition and culture expressed with an explosive punk spirit; they’re ecstatic street parades that erupt from the collision of nostalgia and imagination.

The Lemon Bucket Orkestra made headlines (such as CNN, CBC, Fox News and CTV), on their way to Romania for a three-week tour, when they played an impromptu concert on a delayed Air Canada flight. In September 2013, the band was nominated in four categories at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. In February 2014, Lemon Bucket Release of Lume, Lume was nominated for a Juno Award in the category of "Best World Music Album" In March 2014, the band was nominated for an Indie Award by Indie88 for "World Artist/Group or Duo of the Year".

This will be the first appearance for the Lemon Buckets in the Windsor Essex Area. A FREE Dance Workshop will be provided by the Lemon Buckets at the Serbian Village Gracanica Carrousel of Nations in Kosovo Hall at the Serbian Centre 6770 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, Friday June 20th 9:15pm

Portions of proceeds will be directed to the Aid For Families affected by the Flood in Serbia and Republic of Serbia. All donations will go directly to the bank accounts set up by the governments of Serbia and Republika Srpska. Also appearing - Lika Orkestra, an acoustic Serbian Tamburaši band from Toronto, formed in 1967 in Toronto with founding members Milan Sanader, and John and Michael Lukich. The name originated from the fact that their fathers were Serbs from LIKA. They are well seasoned Balkan vets specializing in weddings, parties, and ‘bar band’ situations.

Traditional Food and Drinks will be available for purchase at the event. Limited tickets available. Buy Now at www.aidforserbiawindsor.com $17 Advance $20 At the Door

More info on Aid For Serbia Windsor - Balkan Floods benefit concert can be found by visiting
www.aidforserbiawindsor.com

by Tim Fairhurst Biz X Magazine

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