Pasta Dinner May 30, 2014 To Support Local Family

On Saturday May 10, 2014 a tragic accident on the 401 took the lives of two members of our community.  Alyssa Smulders, 13, and her Uncle Marc Lafontaine, 35, both of Windsor were killed when a truck crossed the open median near Chatham, ON.

In an effort to assist the family with funeral and living expenses during this trying time, several benefits, and a fund have been set up for those wishing to make donations.

The following events are being held:

A benefit dinner will be held at the Moose Lodge 777 Tecumseh Rd. W. on Friday May 30^th, 6PM
Tickets are $15 at the door, $10 of which to go to the family.

A benefit Poker tournament is being held at Lauzon Landing 1545 Lauzon Rd, on Saturday May 31^st, at 1pm.  The tournament will have a buy-in of $50, with half the prize pool going to the family.  There will be additional door prizes, and a portion of all food and beverage sales are going to the family.

Additionally, several funds have been set up to receive donations.  You can donate online at Youcaring.com. Search Denise Lafontaine or click on: http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/help-needed-to-offset-cost-of-double-funeral/177110

Or

A trust account has been created.  Donations can be made in person at any Bank of Montreal Branch, account: 3547 2 001 8984-416.  Any cheques written can be made out to “IN TRUST ALYSSA.”

Finally, for those who are digitally savvy, a bitcoin donation wallet has been set up.  You can find the QR code and more information at BitWorksCanada.ca/Alyssa

For further information, or to arrange a door prize donation, please contact
A. J. Vanden Berghe,
226-674-1236
aj@bitworkscanada.ca

by Richard Rosenthal

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Workshop for Musicians May 28 & 29!

The ACWR is hosting an amazing workshop for Musicians this coming Wednesday May 28 and Thursday May 29! Register early - Space is limited. 

 

INFORMATION ON WORKSHOP

A multi faceted look at how to make your musical projects have greater impact working in the independent music sphere. Facilitated by Murad Erzinclioglu, Music Director at CJAM 99.1 and creative director of Harvesting the FAM Festival. 


WHEN: Wednesday May 28 & Thursday May 29 2014
TIME: 6-8:30pm
WHERE: Arts Council Windsor & Region (1942 Wyandotte St. E)
COST: $10 for ACWR members or $15 for non members. (not a member? - become a member here)


This workshop is limited to only 15 participants please ensure you have registered
TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE CLICK HERE 


TOPICS

• Running your own radio campaign
• Leveraging social media
• Your music as a business
• International strategies for visas, and promotion
• Creating one-sheets and press copies
• Developing perspectives and strategies to create realistic goals
• Funding opportunities available for independent musicians.

About the Facilitator
Murad Erzinclioglu is the current Music Director at CJAM 99.1FM, creative director of Harvesting the FAM Festival and one half of the Nationally charting duo Learning. Through his work at CJAM, with Learning and FAM Festival, over the past 12 years Murad has developed a deep knowledge of the inner workings of the independent music industry and steps that can be taken to increase potential for success. Murad has chaired the Music Caucus at the National Campus-Community Radio Conference and spoke about DIY sensibilities and know-how on a panel at College Music Journal Conference in New York City.


About ART.WORK Professional Development workshop series


The ART.WORK Workshop series provide artists at all stages of their careers and practices with usable and accessible information, examples and hands on experience in learning the art of being a professional artist. For more information on upcoming workshops click here


 

Arts Council Windsor & Region / Artspeak Gallery
1942 Wyandotte St. E. Windsor, ON N8Y1E4
info@acwr.net / p. 519.252.ARTS (2787)

www.acwr.net






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Gift of Sport Walk-A-Thon May 19, 2014

Spring into Action this season with KidSport Windsor and provide the Gift of Sport to local area under-resourced children by participating in the first annual Gift of Sport Walk-A-Thon.

This event will be held on Victoria Day (Monday, May 19, 2014) at the Riverfront Festival Place from 11 a.m. -to 2 p.m.

Family, Friends and Caring Individuals will band together to raise funds to ensure that all kids have the opportunity to play organized sports!

 

Event Details

 

Walkers will meet at Assumption Park and warm-up with In Motion at 10:15 a.m. The walk will then begin at 10:30 a.m. en route to Riverfront Festival Place. FREE parking will be available on-site.

 

Live Entertainment, Food and Children’s Activities will be in abundance and FREE to the public!!!

 

100% of all funds raised will help children play organized sports.

 

We hope to see you on this special occasion, which will be celebrated with the City of Windsor’s 122^nd birthday during the Mayor’s Walk!

 

For more information about this great event and/or to secure a pledge form, please contact us by phone at 519.974.0913 or email windsor@kidsportcanada.ca

 

KidSport Windsor is the Youth Sport Charitable Arm of the Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame and a proud Chapter of KidSport Ontario (Sport Alliance Ontario).

by Richard Rosenthal

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Next Dimension Career Fair May 10, 2014

Next Dimension is holding a Career Fair Saturday May 10^th from 10am to 2pm at its Windsor Office located at 3020 Devon Drive.

 

Next Dimension is Southwestern Ontario’s Largest IT Service Company with offices in Windsor, London, Waterloo, and Detroit.

 

They are looking for both young graduates looking to start their careers in IT, as well as experienced IT Professionals with all levels of experience to join our growing team.

They are currently looking to hire (3) Software Developers, (2) Systems Engineers, (2) Helpdesk Technicians, (1) Business Development Representative and (2) Network Engineers. For more information on each of the positions see website at http://www.ndinc.ca/about-us/careers/

 

For more information on Next Dimension Inc., their services, and the career programs they are building for young IT Professionals contact them at info@nextdimensioninc.com or attend the Career Fair.

 

For ongoing details on new services, new seminars and open positions follow them  on Facebook and LinkedIN.

 

by Richard Rosenthal

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Leamington Arts Centre WSO concert May 3, 2014

The Leamington Arts Centre Presents the Windsor Symphony Orchestra Concert

 

The LAC is proud to host at its facility, a 60 minute WSO Concert led by Assistant Conductor Peter Wiebe on Saturday, May 3^rd at 7pm. The cost is $15 tickets are available for purchase online at www.leamingtonartscentre.com or at the gallery.

 

WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT @ THE LEAMINGTON ARTS CENTRE

 

 

Concert: The Windsor Symphony String Orchestra led by WSO Assistant Conductor Peter Wiebe + local vocal soloist (soloist to be announced; 14-piece orchestra)

 

Repertoire: Mix of everything from the Beatles to Puccini.

 

Concert length: 60-minutes, no intermission

 

Location: The Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot Street West

 

Tickets: $15 each, available in advance or at the door.

A portion of the proceeds from this event to help support the South Essex Arts Association/Leamington Arts Centre.

 

The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) is located in the heart of South Western Ontario’s beautiful uptown Leamington in one of the town’s many wonderful heritage buildings. The LAC is a state of the gallery which offers three large art galleries, Erie Quest Heritage Ship Wreck museum as well as a gift shop, art classes, workshops and meeting spaces. The LAC is one of the area’s paramount places to view modern art with an emphasis on local and aspiring artists and artisans.

 

The LAC is governed by South Essex Arts Association, a not for profit charitable organization dedicated to creating and sustaining a celebration of the human spirit through the nurturing of the arts within our community.

 

GALLERY HOURS:

­­­­Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 12pm - 4pm, Closed Sunday and Monday   

 

CONTACT:

LEAMINGTON ARTS CENTRE

South Essex Arts Association

72 Talbot Street West

Leamington, ON

N8H 1M4

519.326.2711

www.leamingtonartscentre.com

by Richard Rosenthal

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April is Earth Month and ERCA Needs You on April 27!

Green Team Members Required!

 

April is Earth Month, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is inviting everyone to join them on Sunday, April 27, 2014 to help plant more than 1,800 native trees and shrubs in the City of Windsor.  This year, the tree planting event will once again take place in the Little River Corridor at Florence and McHugh, just east of the WFCU Centre, thanks to the generous support of the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup and Ecoaction.

 

Everyone is invited, and if you register 10 or more members from your business or community group for the Green Team Challenge, you’ll receive a Certificate of Participation at the event.  By celebrating Earth Day® as a group, you will leave the precious legacy of a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations. 

 

“Planting trees is a great way to help the environment as they provide shaded area for recreation, wildlife habitat, and help address climate change by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the air,” says Richard Wyma, ERCA’s General Manager.   “The importance of planting trees cannot be overstated, particularly as most of the region’s watersheds scored only a grade of D when it came to forest coverage.”  This year’s tree planting location is located within the Little River watershed, which leads to the Detroit River.

 

Bring the entire family to plant a tree and learn how they improve our environment. Kids can participate in Nature Crafts and make a Seed Bomb.   Bring your electronic waste to be properly recycled.  A collection of outdated computers, televisions, radio and other electronics is being organized by ERCA’s Youth Engagement Team to benefit the Computers for Kids organization. 

 

To learn more, see the events calendar and download a Green Team Challenge Registration Form at erca.org.  Earth Day® Celebrations 2014 will take place from 10am until 12 noon on Sunday, April 27 on Florence and McHugh, just east of the WFCU Centre.   

 

Since 1973, the Essex Region Conservation Authority has served as a community-based organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Essex Region. 

by Richard Rosenthal

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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know that colon cancer is the number two cancer killer of men and women, yet it is 90% treatable when caught early?  That is a staggering reality! So why aren’t we, as individuals, doing more to catch colon cancer early???

 In Ontario, an estimated 8,700 men and women were diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013 and approximately 3,350 men and women died of the disease last year. Only lung cancer claims more lives.

The Canadian Cancer Society wants you to help us fight colon cancer this March during Colon Cancer Awareness Month by speaking to your doctor about the importance of getting tested every two years, once you turn 50.  Getting tested for colon cancer, also known as colon cancer screening, means checking for colon cancer before you have symptoms.  Getting checked can find colon cancer early or even prevent it from happening in the first place. It could be as simple as doing a test in the privacy of your own home. Get the bottom line about colon cancer screening, visit stickittocoloncancer.ca. 

 

Here are some questions to ask your doctor about colon cancer screening:

1. What’s my risk for getting colon cancer?

2. What tests should I have to find cancer early and when should I have them?
3. How often should I bet tested?
4. How is the test done?
5. Do I need to do anything to prepare for the test?
6. Who will explain the test results?
7. What happens if the results are not normal?

Things to report to your doctor :

Even if you’re getting checked for colon cancer regularly, you shouldn’t ignore any changes to your body. The following symptoms may be caused by colon cancer or by other less serious health problems. See your doctor if you have:

 

· a change in bowel habits

· blood (either bright red or very dark) in the stool

· diarrhea, constipation or feeling that the bowel does not empty completely

· stools that are narrower than usual

· general abdominal discomfort (frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness or cramps)

· unexplained weight loss

· feeling very tired

· vomiting

 The Canadian Cancer Society cares about men and women living with colon cancer and their families. Our information and support services have been proven to decrease anxiety and increase people’s ability to cope with cancer.  If you know someone who is living with colon cancer, either as a patient or caregiver be sure to tell them about our free information and support services. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website www.cancer.ca or call our toll-free, bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333.

 

ny businesses, organizations, services clubs, groups or interested individuals are invited to contact the Canadian Cancer Society Windsor-Essex County Community Office at 519-254-5116 to request a Lunch and Learn presentation to learn more about cancer screening, available services, progress being made, and volunteer opportunities. 






by Richard Rosenthal

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