Coming Events - May 14, 2008

• May 14: Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club meeting, Essex Civic Centre, Room C, 7:30 p.m.

• May 15: O.E.S. Chapter No. 153 annual Spring Luncheon, Essex Masonic Lodge Hall, corner Alice and Laird, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• May 15: Essex and Community Hist. Research Society meeting, Carnegie building, 18 Gordon Ave., Essex, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Dan Bissonnette from Naturalized Habitat Network. Info 519-796-3393.

• May 15: Dessert and Card Party, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Howard Ave., 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• May 18: Essex United Church 100th Anniver-sary, 3 p.m. An old time afternoon church service to commemorate the laying of the corner stone. The whole community is invited.

• May 21: Spectacular Disasters, Essex Library, 6:30 p.m., ages 7 and up. Register during regular hours.

• May 21: Belle River and Dist. Hort. Society meeting, Emeryville K of C, Cty. Rd. 22, 7:30 p.m. Mike Pal from The Glass House in Chatham speaks on Bonsai Plants.

• May 22: Seminar on Medication Awareness sponsored by CAW Local 598 and 1973, Essex Retirees Social Club, 32 Russell St., Essex. Register 776-6689. Complimentary lunch.

• May 24: Giant Yard Sale, Curling Club of Kingsville, from 8:30 a.m. Rain or shine.

• May 24, 25: Woodslee Friendship Club presents Health and Wellness Awareness, Millen Community Centre, 100 South Middle Rd., Woodslee. Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Sat. kicks off event 1-4 p.m. by the Seeds of Hope.

• May 25: Kingsville Lioness Seniors Summer Swing Dance, Lakeside Park Pavillion, Queen St. S., Kingsville. Free admission, refreshments, cash bar.

• May 25: Purina Walk for Dog Guides, Essex Kinsmen Field House, 10:30 a.m. Info or to register www.purina walkfordogguides. com

• May 26: Bill McOuat’s Chime Choir, Essex Library, 7 p.m. Free admission.

• May 26: Monday Night Book Club, Essex Library, 8 p.m. Register at the library.

• May 29: Art Adventures for Kids, Essex Library, 6 p.m., ages 4-6. Register at the library.

• May 31: Squirettes of Mary Steak and Lobster Fest, McGregor K of C Hall, 6-7 p.m. Entertainment 8 p.m. to midnight. Info 776-5710, 726-5326 or 726-6494.

• May 31, June 1: Used Book Sale, St. John De Brebeuf, 67 Main St., Kingsville. Sat. 10-4 p.m. Sun. 12-2 p.m.

• June 2: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit workshop Helping Infants and Children Sleep, Essex Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Ave. W., Essex, 7-9 p.m. Register 519-258-2146 Ext. 1340.

• June 8: Essex United Church - A service of Marriage Celebration. If you were married at Essex United please contact the church office 776-5121.

• May 31 & June 1: War of 1812 Re-enactment, Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, 1093 Puce Rd., Lakeshore. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info 519-728-1587.

• July 21-25: Country Airs Harp Camp in Woodslee. Reserve your spot 519-975-0260 or email info@harp on.net

ONGOING

• New exercise classes being offered during May and June at Essex Retirees. Info 776-6689.

• New Mothers’ Group in Harrow, Harrow Health Centre Inc., 1480 Erie St. S., Harrow, Tuesdays 10-11:30 a.m. July 8 to Aug. 12. Register 519-258-2146 Ext. 1340.

• Storytime at Essex Library Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Register during regular hours.

• Toddlertime at Essex Library, Thursdays, 10:15 a.m., for 2 yr. olds and cargiver. Register during regular hours.

• Artist of the Month Gord Wright of Essex displays his photographs during the month of May.

• Help Link - Free seminars for parents. Positive Parenting seminars 0-12 yrs. at EDHS Library, Essex. Register 252-2313 X 231. Program to start Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m.

• McGregor 55 Plus Club Dinner and Dance, 4th Wed. of each month, 2-6 p.m., McGregor K of C. Advance tickets at K of C Hall McGregor, limited number available at door.

• To all the women of Essex County who enjoy singing? The Heart of Essex Women’s Chorus sings every Wed. night at Maplewood Public School in Essex at 7:30 p.m. Info www.heartofessex.com or 519-727-3853.

• General Games Afternoon every Monday from 1-4 p.m., at the Millen Centre in Woodslee, sponsored by the Woodslee Friendship Club. Everyone welcome.

• The Golden Years Mini Golf League meets every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Greenhouses in Ruthven. Register 519-326-3287 ext. 35. All welcome.

• The Good Neighbourhood Club of Belle River and surrounding district invites Seniors 50 yrs. and older to come join in our many activities. We are located 272 St. Paul St., Belle River. Call 519-728-2138 for activities and times.