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– On Saturday, the Dresden Kinsmen are holding a chicken and rib dinner fundraiser for cancer research at the Kinsmen Hall at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Kin Hall and McKellar’s Flowers in Dresden. Entertainment will be provided by Ryan Bradley and Jacklyn Wills.
– ‘Fall Fest’ is taking place at Kentwood Gardens in Dresden on Saturday. Hardy fall mums, bulbs, savings on nursery stock, including flowering shrubs, evergreens, trees and perennials will be available for purchase. There will also be treats available at the store.
– There will be a roast beef supper on Saturday September 16 at St. James Church in Wallaceburg. Homemade pies for dessert. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For tickets call 519-627-1146.
– The Dresden Terry Fox Run ‘Night Before Club’ is being held on Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Legion. People who can’t make it on Sunday can come and complete the unmarked route. People can register and turn in their pledge money.
– The Terry Fox Run is taking place on Sunday, September 17, in Dresden. It is an open start from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Legion. Parking is available. There will be a free barbecue, water bottles, and water stations provided. The 5k route is bicycle, stroller, rollerblade and wheelchair accessible. It is also dog friendly, but dogs must be on-leash. More details, here.
– The Wallaceburg Terry Fox Run is also on Sunday. Registration is at 9 a.m., with the run starting at 10 a.m. from Civic Square Park on James Street. The 1 k, 2.5 k, 5 k, or 10 k route is bicycle, rollerblade and wheelchair accessible. More details, here.
– A breakfast will be held at the Tupperville Fire Hall on Sunday morning from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Adults are $8, children 5-12 are $4 and pre-schoolers are free. There will also be a draw for a new barbecue.
– On Sunday, Crabby Joe’s in Wallaceburg will be holding a Show and Shine event for antique cars. Entry fee is a non perishable food item for the Wallaceburg Food Bank. The event starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. There are door prizes and food available. For more information call 519-627-2963.
– A Service of Dedication of the Peace Garden at Trinity United Church on Wellington Street in Wallaceburg will be held as part of worship on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Refreshments will follow. People are encouraged to come and see the completed garden with its fountain, benches, historic stone, peace stone, memorial plaques and walkway of stones.
– Looking ahead to next week, North Kent Wind is holding a public meeting on Thursday, September 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Pain Court. An update will be provided on their project construction and people will have the opportunity to speak with team members.
– Next Saturday, September 23 will be Pumpkinfest in Wallaceburg, along with the final Wallaceburg Farmer’s Market of the season. Watch for more details on sydenhamcurrent.ca
