Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
Let’s take a look at what is going on this upcoming weekend in the area:
– The Wallaceburg Kinsmen are holding their second annual Pumpkinfest on Saturday. They have a kid’s zone being setup, a beer tent, pancake breakfast, BBQ, food vendors, entertainment by the Just Country Boys, craft show, silent auction, 50/50 draw and much more. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More details here.
– The Wallaceburg Fireworks committee is gearing up for our first fundraiser on our goal to put on a huge 150th for Canada Day in 2017. They are hosting a Back to School “Glow Dance” for students in grade 5-8 at the CBD Club on Friday, Sept 23rd. Read our preview story, here.
– The Wallaceburg & District Council For The Arts Singer-Songwriter Workshop and Performance Series kicks off on Saturday, September 24 at the Jeanne Gordon Theatre in Wallaceburg with a Songwriting Workshop and Performance with Jamie Warren. Joining Warren on stage for the evening performance on September 24 is Chatham-Kent’s rising star, Brooklyn Roebuck. Tickets are $25 and available from 99.1 CKXS and the Wallaceburg Museum. Learn more, here.
– The 29th annual United Way Open is taking place on Saturday. It’s a great time and an awesome way to help support the programs at the Wallaceburg Information & H.E.L.P. Centre. For more information please contact Brian Armitage, brian@uwock.ca or 519-628-5456.
– A charity BBQ is being held at Chris’ No Frills in Wallaceburg on Saturday. Come enjoy a hot dog or hamburger and drink for a donation. Proceeds going to the Wallaceburg Off Leash Dog Park. The BBQ runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
– A 3D printing workshop is being held at the Wallaceburg Library on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. It is intended for children ages eight and older. Learn how to create 3D designs and see the printer in action! Registration is required and space is limited. Online registration https://search.ckpl.ca/iii/encore/record/C__Rg1000492 or call 519-627-5292.
– The second annual Chatham-Kent Recovery Day is taking place Saturday. The event is geared towards celebrating people overcoming addictions. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chatham Banquet Hall on Merritt Avenue. It will feature a variety of activities including: BBQ, face painting, activities for children, displays from local service groups, and a positive message about recovery.
– CLIFF2016 (Christian Life International Film Festival) gets under way in Thamesville this weekend. Here is our preview story with more information.
– Sean McCann, the former front man for Great Big Sea will be performing “Live at The Kent 1874” Saturday, September 24. Learn more, here.
If you have a suggestion, story idea, column idea, or if you want to say hello… drop me an e-mail at aaron@sydenhamcurrent.ca.
Photo of the day
Barb Arsenault captured this beautiful photo showing the Northern Lights from near Tilbury. Nice shot, Barb!
Weather forecast for Thursday, September 22, 2016
Today – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this evening then partly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 12.
Saturday, September 24 – Clearing in the morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h in the morning. High 21.
Night – Clear. Low 12.
Sunday, September 25 – Sunny. High 22.
Night – Clear. Low 12.
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