Merry Christmas From Our Family to Yours
Posted on Dec 20, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
Many thanks to all my friends and present and past customers for their support. This year has been very challenging for many. Our hearts go out to those who have suffered this year and continue to suffer. Our prayers are with you. If you are not able to get together with family, remember you are never alone. Remember the reason for the season and l...
Christmas Giving Campaigns start this Week.
Posted on Nov 15, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
The annual Operation Christmas Shoebox collection is underway. Operation Christmas Child is a program of Samaritan's Purse , an International Christian Relief organization that works in more than 100 Countries. Last year Canadians filled more than 373,000 shoeboxes with gift for children in West Africa and Central America.
Since 1993, Operation Chr...
Chatham's Coloured All Star Team Honoured at Fergie Jenkins Field
Posted on Oct 13, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
You may not know the story but it is one that should be told and remembered. In 1934 the day before the Chatham Coloured All Stars team officially won a Provincial Baseball Title, they played a game that will go down in history. The team was leading with a 3-2 score and were on their way to victory when the umpire called the game on account of dark...
Chatham-Kent Hospice Nears Summer Fundraising Goal
Posted on Sep 20, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
We in Chatham-Kent are very fortunate and grateful to have this 10 bed facility in our community. Since its opening in April 2016 it's presence in our community has been a God-sent. Many of us, unfortunately, have had a loved one, a family friend or someone we know, spend their last days in a Hospital Bed or even at home with family members becomin...
Summer Outdoor Concerts Return
Posted on Aug 09, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
Chatham-Kent is the affordable lifestyle community. If you enjoy good music and are looking for some great weekly entertainment, Chatham has it covered. In past years before Covid restriction, starting in June the Chatham Concert band has put on a free Concert every Wednesday evening at 7:30 in Chatham's own Tecumseh Park along the Thames River. Th...
Return of Mitchell's Bay Bass Tournament a Big Success
Posted on Jul 19, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
Organizers of the returning Canadian Tire Open Bass Tournament held annually at Mitchell’s Bay came through big time this year. Last year’s event had to be cancelled due to Covid. Co-chairs Tom Beaton and Carol Ann Belanger plus 25 volunteers instead of the usual 75, pulled off a great event . They had two years to plan and worked closely with the...
