Wallaceburg ‘Zombie Walk’, C-K & CKHA Thanksgiving hours

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Weather forecast from Friday, October 5, 2018 to Monday, October 8, 2018

Today – Increasing cloudiness this morning. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate.

Tonight – Cloudy. A few showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 15.

Saturday, October 6 – Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late in the morning. High 27. Humidex 35. UV index 2 or low.

Saturday night – Periods of rain. Low 16.

Sunday, October 7 – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 23.

Sunday night – Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 15.

Monday, October 8 – A mix of sun and cloud. High 28.

Monday night – Cloudy. Low 18.

‘Zombie Walk’ planned in Wallaceburg

Sherri DeWolf (Downtown Wallaceburg BIA)

The Downtown Wallaceburg BIA is hosting an evening of creepy fun as they parade the Downtown in full “Walking Dead” style.

A ‘Thriller’ Flash Mob performance by PURE Dance Academy will set the evening mood on October 26, starting at the Fountain Park in Wallaceburg at 6:30 p.m.

You can learn the dance by registering here: http://bit.ly/PureThrillerFlashMob

The first of three workshops is being held tonight, for people to learn to dance:

– Friday, October 5th, 2018 – 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

– Friday, October 12th, 2018 – 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

– Friday, October 19th, 2018 – 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

An afterparty, with specials from downtown local restaurants, will also be held on the the 26th.

Organizers are asking all participants to bring a non-perishable food item as a fundraiser for the local Salvation Army.

It is an all ages event and all are welcome to participate.

What is a ‘Zombie Walk’?

“A zombie walk is an organized public gathering of people who dress up in zombie costumes. Participants usually meet in an urban center and make their way around the city streets and public spaces in an orderly fashion.”

Learn more about the event, here.

Thanksgiving Day Municipal Holiday Hours

Municipal offices and most services will be closed Monday, October 8 in recognition of Thanksgiving.

Other services are scheduled as follows:

Cemetery Operations: Cemetery staff will be on call for funeral homes who require at-need sales.

CK Transit: Services will not be operating on Monday, October 8.

Emergency Services: Police, Fire and Ambulance are operational 24 hours a day, every day, and are accessible by dialing “911” for emergency calls only.

Culture Services: The Cultural Centre, Thames Art Gallery, Chatham-Kent Museum, ARTspace, Milner Heritage House and Ridge House Museum will be closed.

Entegrus and Public Utilities Commission: PUC will be closed. The emergency call number is 519-352-6300.

The office of Fleet Services (PABC) will be closed on Monday, October 8.

Health and Family Services Building: The Health and Family Services building will be closed on October 8, including the offices of Employment and Social Services, Housing Services, Child Care and Early Years, and Public Health. The Employment Resource Centres located at 240 King St. W., Chatham and 786 Dufferin Avenue, Wallaceburg will be closed. The Chatham-Kent Homeless Response Line is available at 519-354-6628.

All EarlyON programs are closed on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Monday Oct. 8.

Libraries: All public libraries will be closed Monday, October 8.and will have normal operational hours on Tuesday, October 9.

Public Health Clinic Services: Essential after-hours Public Health services are available by calling 1-866-446-8207. Public Health Clinic Services, located at 177 King St. E., Chatham will be closed.

Provincial Offences Court: POC will be closed.

Recreation Services: Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool and Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool will both be closed.

Arenas: Chatham Thames Campus Arena is open for scheduled rentals. All other arenas are closed.

Riverview Gardens: Reception and administrative offices will be closed, but services, activities and visiting hours continue as normal. Nursing staff can be reached 24/7 by calling 519-352-4823.

Waste and Recycling: Garbage and recycling collection services for the week of October 8 will be delayed by one day. Please refer to the Recycling and Waste Collection Guide for further details. The Harwich Transfer Station, Wallaceburg Transfer Station and Chatham Leaf & Yard Depot will be closed in recognition of Thanksgiving. All other transfer stations will be open regular hours and will not be affected by the holiday.

Chatham-Kent Tourism: In observance of Thanksgiving, offices will be closed on Monday, October 8. To access visitor information at any time, please go to visitck.ca

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Services Altered for Thanksgiving Day 2018

Some healthcare services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham and Wallaceburg sites will be altered on Monday, October 8, 2018 in recognition of Thanksgiving Day.

Routine X-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG) and ultrasounds will not be available on Monday, October 8, 2018. These departments will be staffed to meet the needs of inpatients and emergencies.

Ambulatory Care Services, Out-Patient Rehabilitation Services, Pre-Surgical Screening Services, Diabetes Education Centre, the TIA and CAD Clinics, Pulmonary Function Lab, Outpatient Lab Services, Health Records and Patient Appointment Offices will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018.

The Chatham-Kent Mental Health & Addictions Program will be closed Monday, October 8, 2018. For any immediate crisis, please call the crisis line at 1.866.299.7447 or visit your nearest Emergency Room.

Elston Pharmacy, located at the Chatham Site, will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018.

The Oncology/Chemotherapy Department will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018.

The Business Office and Cashier’s Office will be closed Monday, October 8, 2018. Please note there are two bill changers in the building to accommodate change for coin.

Hemodialysis Care will be open on Monday, October 8, 2018.

The Emergency Departments located at Chatham and Wallaceburg hospital sites are open 24 hours daily.

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