Emancipation Day Celebrations are Back July 30/22
Posted on Jul 27, 2020 in Chatham-Kent Events
Emancipation Day recognizes the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act becoming law on August 1/ 1834. The law abolished slavery in most of the British colonies including what is now Canada. Uncle Tom’s Cabin in Dresden has always had a celebration with various events to mark the Anniversary including a tour of the site.Check their website for an...
May 16/20 CK Miracle Day Came True
Posted on May 25, 2020 in Chatham-Kent Events
The marketing campaign only began 3 weeks ago but Chatham-Kent pulled together in such force that even the organizers were amazed. I have always reported that Chatham-Kent is a giving community but they went far and beyond this time. Miracle 16 was a community wide food drive and the response was remarkable. The demand for supplies has soared at lo...
Mercato Fresh Opening in Chatham-Kent a Huge Success
Posted on Feb 18, 2020 in Chatham-Kent Events
Chatham-Kent Celebrating Black History Month
Posted on Feb 10, 2020 in Chatham-Kent Events
February is Black History month and it is only fitting, since Chatham-Kent is steeped in Black history, that there are several local events to celebrate. Due to Covid restriction these events are on-line but Steven Cook site manager of Uncle Tom's Cabin Historical site says that they are anxious to resume in-person events but the virtual programmin...
Chatham-Kent is a Caring Giving Community
Posted on Dec 23, 2019 in Chatham-Kent Events
Chatham-Kent The Giving Community
For anyone who follows my blog, I do not have to tell you that I LOVE Chatham-Kent. I was born and raised here in this community and believe in Chatham-Kent and its future. But today, I just wanted to write a few words about how proud I am of the generosity of the people who I live and work beside. As I read the pap...
