Morning Coffee Slice – By Aaron Hall
Weather forecast for Thursday, July 27, 2017
Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon.
Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 27. Humidex 35. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low 16.
Photo of the day – Ambassador of the Fair being announced tomorrow
Seven contestants are vying for the crown and hoping to be the winner Dresden Exhibition Ambassador Competition.
Meghan Gibbons, Hannah Brooksbank, Erin Wilbur, Jillian Ball, Madison Stocking, Tylene Gall and Katelyn Law are all in the running.
The winner will be announced during the opening ceremonies of the 142nd running of the fair on Friday night at 7 p.m.
Last year’s winner was Rachel Cameron.
The prizes, include:
– $500 bursary to the winner
– $300 bursary to the 1st Runner Up
– $100 bursary to each remaining contestant
– A Tiara from Babcock Jewellers
– Bouquets of flowers from McKellar’s Flowers
– Photo sessionsand framed portrait from Captured Moments
Premier Wynne to visit Chatham-Kent
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynn is visiting the municipality today.
Premier Kathleen Wynne will be at the Chatham-Kent Museum at 2:45 p.m. and Truly Green Farms at 3:45 p.m.
At 3:30, the premier will be presented with a gift from the municipality.
Entries still being accepted for Dresden Exhibition
Today at the Dresden Exhibition Fairgrounds entries for the event will be received from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. sharp.
All classes will be judged today, Thursday, July 27 at 6 p.m.
Blood donor clinic today
A Blood Donor Clinic is being held today in Wallaceburg. Here are the details:
– Thursday, July 27, 2017
– 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm
– UAW Local 251 Hall
– 88 Elm Drive South, Wallaceburg
For more information or to book an appointment please phone the Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-236-6283 or go to www.blood.ca.
Wallaceburg Animal Shelter bingo fundraiser tonight
The Wallaceburg Animal Shelter is holding a charity bingo fundraiser tonight, at 6:30 p.m.
The event will be held at Riverview Bingo in Chatham.
Tickets are $15.
When you redeem a ticket you get to play every game, specials included.
It is a $23 value.
You can get tickets at the Wallaceburg Animal Shelter or at Pet Valu in Wallaceburg.
Dresden Rotary Summer Concert Series continues tonight
The Rotary Summer Concert Series continues on Thursday evening in Dresden.
A barbecue starts at 6 p.m. and the entertainment runs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wallaceburg’s Three’s A Crowd will be providing entertainment this evening.
Here is a list of the entertainment throughout the summer:
Snye Creek Singers and Native Dancers at the Wallaceburg Library tonight
Chatham-Kent Public Library, in partnership with the Child and Youth Planning Network, presents Indigenous programs for families as part of TD Summer Reading Club in July and August. Sign up for TD Summer Reading Club and enjoy many free and fun programs this summer.
Tonight, the Snye Creek Singers and Native Dancers will be performing at the Wallaceburg Library.
The show begins at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about these or other summer programs, please visit www.ckpl.ca/kids or call your local branch.
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