The Waterfront CalendarArtcite WindsorARTS 1, 000, 049 BIRTHDAY @ Phog Lounge presented by Artcite & friends Saturday, January 21 at 8:00pm Location: PHOHG LOUNGE Be There MCC Windsor's 24th Anniversary Concert with Shawn Thomas Jan 21-22When Saturday Time 7:00pm until 10:00pm Join us for our 24th Anniversary Concert featuring the music of Shawn Thomas! See Shawn's website to hear some of his wonderful music: http://www.shawnthomasonline.com/ See you there! Tickets will be sold as a donation to the church of what you feel you can afford. Tickets are available at ALL church events or services or you can call the church @ 519-977-6897 to reserve your tickets. MCC Windsor 1680 Dougall Avenue, Windsor, Ontario AIDS Committee of Windsor Presents Memories Appreciation Celebration GalaFriday, February 17, 2012, Time 6:00pm until 1:00am In appreciation of the lives and efforts of those who have gone before us, those who are still with this and those who support us through HIV/AIDS prevention and education. Come and join the AIDS Committee of Windsor (ACW) for their annual fundraising event; the Memories: An Appreciation Celebration on Friday, February 17, 2012 in the Canadian Club Ballroom at St. Clair Centre For The Arts. The event will feature Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Health Advocate, Greg Louganis as our keynote speaker for the evening. The evening will also feature extraordinary entertainment by BIGG WIGGLE, Delectable Cuisine, Silent Auction, special presentations and the display of the national AIDS Memorial Quilt. The ACW offers direct services to over 600 clients and community education programs to more than 6,000 youth and adults annually. The ACW has grown and expanded its services and educational opportunities, and is able to offer these services to the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent communities. We would like to ask you, as one of our valued community supporters to consider purchasing tickets to this event and help make 2012 Memories Appreciation Celebration the most successful to date. Tickets are $100.00 per person. Proceeds benefit the AIDS Committee of Windsor. * Charitable tax receipts will be issued for a portion of the ticket price. To purchase tickets please contact (519)973-0222 Ext.230 or visit www.aidswindsor.org to download the ticket order form and send to our office. Site IndexU.S. Family Violence information
If you are a Christian and want to be in a place where all are accepted equally, you might want to visit. Every Sunday afternoon Christian church service at 1:30 p.m. at 1680 Dougall Avenue Windsor,Ontario in the Westminster United Church for Metropolitan Community Church. We accept everyone who wants a relationship with God. It does not matter if you are gay, or Asian, or Thai, or Jewish, or black only that you want to be accepted and loved as a child of God. If you are not an Metropolitan Community Church member, but would like to get our e-mailings, see http:// www.mccwindsor.ca. Thank you and have a great and blessed day. We really are all God’s children when we spread our spiritual love to everyone male and female. Working together we can accomplish much more than we ever dared to dream. If you have questions, check out our web site or call the church office. We perform same sex marriages according to the laws of Ontario, Canada. 519-977-6897 Come and pray for what is important in your life or what is missing. We will help you get over. We are also taking donations for the Sal Venotti fund. see http://www.mccwindsor.ca Serving Windsor Spiritually and Continuously for 20 years What Time is Dinner What type of dinner is your neighbors favorite, can you remember? When are you going to invite them over? Do you ever go grocery shopping together? Buy them something that you know they like once in a while? Do they have children, what do they like to eat? You know it is just like anything else, we all need to refocus on what is really important to us and our social contacts. Sometimes the easiest thing to do is to have a potluck, invite many neighbors so you can enjoy all of them and get caught up on their lives. Not everyone has to bring a dish, only those who can, or want to. Neighbors helping each other is a great way to break the ice and alleviate some stresses.. You could always tailor the get together to help in other ways, maybe a clothing exchange as well, or job tips, contacts of people who can help. According to the Ontario Association of Food Banks “When compared to the world’s richest countries, Canada falls in the bottom quarter for child poverty, ranking 19 of 26 nations.’ The organization is a network
of over 100 communities across Ontario, and has been in service to the
communities since 1992. The low income rate means that a family who spends more than 63 % of their income on food, shelter, clothing and other necessities would be living below the poverty level. Jumpstart Community Nourishment Program Nourishment Program:
The main goal of this organization is to create universal access to
nutritious food for all children in Windsor and Essex County. Nutrition
is a fundamental determinant of healthy child development and good nutrition
enhances a child’s ability to learn. Jumpstart is a coalition of
several community organizations consisting of five main partners, The
Greater Essex County District School Board, Windsor-Essex District Catholic
School Board, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and the United Way/Centraide
of Windsor-Essex County. Youth & Family Resource
Network of Essex County Community Food Co-op Program:
This would be a continuation of a program in the towns of Kingsville,
Leamington and Harrow to provide healthy, essential food to an estimated
200 low-income families and their children up to age 17 at a low cost
by utilizing purchase agreements with local suppliers and community
partnerships. Seniors and other individuals on a low or fixed income
will be able to participate if they meet the “means test”.
Food might be delivered at no cost to increase accessibility. Windsor Community Children's Fund Birth to Six Parental Support
Coalition (Windsor) a.k.a. Ready-Set-Go! Windsor Goodfellows Club Shoe & Boot Program:
This initiative will provide up to 1150 requests for shoes and/or boots
for children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 who are from low-income
families. Jumpstart Community Nourishment
Program County Schools Nourishment Program: This program will run during the school year, September 2005 to June 2006 and September 2006 to December 2006 and in partnership with all School Boards. The principal of universal access to food is fundamental to the program, and Jumpstart would ensure that all children have access to nutritious food regardless of the ability to pay. The target population is families of low income Unemployed Help Centre/Housing
Information Services Keep The Heat Energy Assistance
Program: This program will provide financial assistance to prevent
the turn-off of utilities and provide coats for children in the Windsor and
Essex County area for an estimated 250 low-income families. The
public and affected families are educated about energy conservation
and provided with tools such as window insulation kits. East Windsor Community Service
Centre (Drouillard Place) Food Co-op Program:
This is a continuation of a food co-op that services low-income families/residents
in Windsor East. It works in partnership with Co-ops servicing the west
end and county. It plans to increase participation by 25 percent through
extended community outreach/promotion, and the funds include an impact
assessment by the University of Windsor. If you would like to donate
canned food, you may do so at the Unemployed Help Centre or call them
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Photo by Diane Knaus Sign the petition: Restore funding to Canadian veterans’ benefitsPosted on November 7, 2011 The benefits veterans depend on are in jeopardy. And we need your help making sure Canadians know about it. The Conservative government has already announced cuts of $226 million from Veterans Affairs Canada, hurting the department’s ability to deliver the compensation and benefits our veterans rely on. And this is in addition to $175 – 350 million in “Strategic Review” cuts the department must make starting next year. We make a promise to our men and women in uniform that, in exchange for their commitment and sacrifice, we will be there for them when they come home, to provide support to them and their families. But because of these cuts, human and financial resources will not be there for soldiers and their families when they return home to heal from the physical and mental wounds that come in service of Canadians. Please sign the petition and show Canadians that we care about our veterans. Our veterans deserve better. There have been enough broken promises. That’s why, with Remembrance Day around the corner, I’m asking Canadians to renew their promise to their troops and I am asking you to help spread the word to your families, friends, and the Canadian public. We are fighting for our veterans in the House of Commons and the Senate, but the Conservative government is hiding behind closed doors. Stand with us. Together, our voices can be heard. Please sign this petition calling on the government to restore funding to Veterans Affairs and share it with friends and family on Facebook and Twitter. http://lpc.ca/veteransdeservebetter MPP Candidates Asked to Make a Difference in Their Communities10-19-11 The OAFB is taking advantage of every opportunity to raise awareness of hunger-related issues. In dialogues taking place across the province, OAFB members are asking their MPP candidates to make fighting hunger in Ontario a priority on their party’s agenda. In short, they are asking to have the OAFB’s three recommendations for action pushed forward if they are elected: 1. Implement a Food Bank Donation Tax Credit for Farmers to benefit farmers who donate excess food to local food banks. 2. Implement a Housing Benefit for Low-Income Tenants so they won’t have to choose between paying rent and buying food. 3. Work with OMAFRA to encourage food producers and processors to donate a fixed percentage of their product to food banks across the province. Heatherlea Farm Market10-19-11 From September 24th until October 30th, Heatherlea Farm Market might be the place for you! Featuring a three acre corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin painting and more, this is a great place to take your family for a fun, fall afternoon. What's more, Heatherlea Farm Market will generously be donating a portion of all corn maze ticket sales to the OAFB! Save a Soul Feed Windsor9-18-2011 Feed the Soul and Help Reduce Hunger!Casey's Grill Bar is calling on Canadians to Feed the Soul and help reduce hunger in Ontario and Quebec! Starting September 12th, Casey's will launch its fourth-annual Feed the Soul campaign and donate 1% from all food sales to the Ontario Association of Food Banks and Banques Alimentaires Quebec. Casey's will also be donating $1 for every new 'Like' on its Facebook page. What an easy way to make a difference! The 2011 Feed the Soul Campaign runs from September 12 to October 9th, and will help make a positive impact in the lives of over 400,000 people in Ontario alone. To date, Casey's has raised more than $150,000 through its Feed the Soul campaign, and hopes to once again surpass its target. Please visit your local Casey's and Casey's Facebook page in the up-coming weeks to Feed your Soul and reduce hunger in Canada. Be Sure to Donate to the Food Banks This Week As You Can Photographs by Diane Knaus click here. Share Your LanguageIf you know anyone that might be interested in becoming a Language Interpreter please pass this information on. Are you fluent in two or more languages? Obtain the training and credential you need to become an international language interpreter. There is a growing need for skilled interpreters who can provide services within the business, health, and human service sectors. St. Clair College is proud to offer this program in partnership with the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County. Courses will cover spoken language interpretation, consecutive interpreting, note-taking, sight translation, simultaneous interpreting, and setting specific interpreting with a focus on the language interpretation needs of local agencies and community services. For information about the Language Interpreter Certificate Program or to confirm your attendance at an upcoming information session, please call the Multicultural Council at (519) 255-1127 or call St. Clair College Continuing Education at (519) 972-2711 Make a Gift to Help People Facing Hunger Across Ontario Every dollar counts! The Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) directs 96.7 per cent of annual revenue to food, distribution and programs and 3.3 per cent to administration, finances and fundraising. Our most recent audited financial statements are available on our website. For every dollar donated, the OAFB can acquire and distribute over eight dollars worth of food to Ontario’s food banks. If you have questions about donating to the Ontario Association of Food Banks or to make a gift by phone call 647-261-0312 or 1-866-220-4022. What is a Rain Barrel According to the city, A rain barrel is a specialized stormwater storage container connected to an eavestrough downspout from a house or building. The use of rain barrels for rainwater collection is an effective way to reduce the demand for water during the peak summer season. It is estimated that lawn and garden watering make up nearly 40 percent of total household water use during the summer months. A half gallon of water per square foot of roof area can be collected during a 1-inch rainfall. A 2,000-square-foot roof can collect about 1,000 gallons of water (accounting for about 20 percent loss from evaporation, runoff and splash). Rain Barrel Pilot Program Windsor - Approximately 250
homes located west of Kildare and south of Ypres will soon have the
opportunity to receive a free rain barrel as part of a pilot program
being launched by the City of Windsor in partnership with the Windsor
Utilities Commission (WUC) and the Essex Region Conservation Authority
(ERCA). Funding assistance for this pilot project has been generously
provided by the Detroit River Cleanup Committee and the Province of
Ontario. As a suggestion provided by
residents Doug Alley and Mike Finn, Windsor City Councillors Alan Halberstadt
and Jo-Anne Gignac launched the idea as a means of combating basement
flooding problems and to promote water conservation. Disconnecting roof
leaders from the storm sewers in this south Walkerville neighbourhood
while providing rain barrels will result in a number of benefits to
the Detroit River and to area homes. “The Woodlawn/Ypres/Memorial
Storm Relief Study recommended disconnection of at least 50% of roof
leaders connected to the storm sewer in the area to combat basement
flooding, but we have not yet achieved this result. Disconnection in
this area will reduce the strain on the neighbourhood sewer capacity
and the Ypres Pump Station, thereby reducing occurrences of basement
flooding,” explained Councillor Alan Halberstadt and co-chair of
the Windsor-Essex County Environment Committee. ''A major pollutant of the
Detroit River is the release of untreated sewage into the river during
storm events. Disconnection will reduce the volumes flowing through
the system at these critical times, ensuring that more sewage is properly
treated at our Pollution Control plants,” explained Councillor
Jo-Anne Gignac. Providing free rain barrels
to the residents in the pilot area will also help with household water
conservation efforts. “Water conservation is
an important issue and the use of rain barrels for rain water collection
is an effective way to reduce the demand for water during the peak summer
season,” explains Councillor Ken Lewenza Jr., WUC Chair. “It
is estimated that lawn and garden watering make up nearly 40% of total
household water use during the summer months.” Research on rain barrels and
rainwater storage has identified a number of benefits, including decreased
water bills, energy consumption and problems associated with storm water
runoff. As well, many gardeners prefer the soft, chlorine-free water
available to produce greener lawns and gardens. The rain barrels feature
a spigot and hose connection for easy use, and the cover has a fine-meshed
screen that prevents mosquito growth and captures debris. “Rainwater runoff can
pick up pollutants on the way to the storm water drainage system,”
explains Councillor Dave Brister, ERCA Chair. “Preventing the excess
run-off by capturing this water in rain barrels can help stop water
pollution at the source.'' Over the next few weeks, homeowners in the pilot area will receive correspondence inviting them to call 311 in order to receive their free rain barrel. City of Windsor staff, as they disconnect downspouts from the storm sewers within the neighborhood, will then install up to one rain barrel per household. During a smog advisory,
there are a number of actions that you can take to help spare the air. Travel tips - all year round: Child Poverty -Food Banks-
What Time is Dinner in Windsor,Ontario? When was the last time you invited your neighbors into your home for a meal? How are they really doing these days? Are their jobs adequate, can they afford to feed their families? Do your neigbours have clothes that are warm enough and not full of holes? Can they get the medications that they need on a regular basis? When was the last time you had a heart to heart talk with your neighbor? 40 per cent are Ontario’s
children “The real face of hunger
is not what we might expect,” said Adam Spence, Executive Director
of the OAFB. “It transcends definitions of geography. The problem
cuts through our towns, cities, and neighbourhoods. No matter where
you live, hunger can be found next door.” More people turn to food
banks in Ontario than any other province. There are over 330,000 Ontarians
served by food banks each month. Since 2001, the number of Ontarians
served by food banks has increased by 18.6 per cent. What is most striking
is who is hardest hit by hunger: over 40 per cent are Ontario’s
children, almost 20 per cent are Ontarians with disabilities, and 17
per cent are working Ontarians. This translates to over a hundred thousand
children being hungry in Ontario every month. How Much Money has the Federal
Government Spent on Alleviating this Problem Over 2.9 million meals
a month are being served by the Canadian Association of Food Banks with
no monies from the Federal government received. People who need food assistance
can go to their local churches for additional information on the local
food banks locations and their hours of operation. Referrals can also
be received from the Social and Health Services Department, legal and
community organizations such as the Kiwanis club etc. With job layoffs in the car manufacturing plants so prevalent in Windsor area, and the ripple effect on jobs from that, we should expect to see more food banks struggling to meet peoples needs. A January headline said that Ford Motor Company lost US $5.8 billion dolars in the last quarter of the year. Many people are on layoff status from their employers in the Windsor area due to this alone. Updated editions of Arts Council - Windsor & Region's Arts Notes are always available here: Arts Council - Windsor & Region 1942 Wyandotte Street East Photography by Diane Knaus See Wedding Photography by Diane Knaus Other “Community” Events Every Sunday morning hykes for dykes womens walking group with pets/kids 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday Metropolitan Community Church Services in Windsor 1:30 p.m. at Tecumseh and Dougall inside the Westminster United Church Every third Monday eveinigs
6:30 pm Pride Committee Meetings Every third Tuesday Mixed dinner
club 6:30 pm Dinner
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Photo by Diane Knaus Non-Violent Occupy Wall Street Protests in TorontoFrom Toronto:10-22-11Even the police, everything is as peaceful as it can be. Our hope at this point is that things stay that way. From Baltimore:10-22-11Peaceful so far, no major happenings. There doesn't seem to be a police presence at all because the occupation is being held at the Inner Harbour. There are many tents in one of the courtyards next to Pratt Street and people are listening to info on homelessness in Baltimore. Thre are also references for people to use for organizations who are helping. Photographs will be coming soon. From Tennessee: 10-20-11 Yesterday I went to an Occupy Wall Street meeting, held in a large parking lot outside of the East Tennessee University. About 50 people were there and more were arriving before the march downtown began. They were students, white-haired people, men in their 40s and women of every possible age. Most carried signs which ask for justice and condemned the shenanighans of Wall Street and greedy corporations. The people were earnest and very determined. They were organizing and planning other meetings. I just wanted to tell you folks that this is not a gathering of nuts or people who are stupid or not ready to act. Its the genesis of a revolution and is going to continue. Photographers were all around, and so were folks scribbling on notepads. I think they were reporters because the meeting was the front page of the local newspaper today. The writer of this message is Annette Z. Reed Phd., she is retired from Public Health Service amidst several international tours of duty.Save Windsor : Plant a Tree in Your YardWith ecological plans sprouting up in most countries to help curb natural pollutants and keep carbon emissions down, Windsor is no exception. Jamison Laboratories has also made plans to plant 25,000 trees in Windsor by June for Environmental Week as we read. Choose your trees to compliment your gardenscape and bring shade to your home to help cool it during the summer months.Ask at your local garden center which trees to choose. Your Gardens Bring the bunnies back to the gardens with natural plantings, except, you might want to fence in your vegetable plants and let the easter bunnie cousin eat clover instead of your precious veggies. Look for the newest upside down growing tomato plant. Always plant yellow marigolds to keep pests out. Remember carrotts love tomatoes, and roses love garlic as far as companion plants are concerned.
Photo by Diane Knaus Community Harvest OntarioOver 25 million pounds of fresh nutritious food is disposed of or ploughed back into the soil on Ontario's farms every year. With your help, we can ensure this food gets to people who need it most. Please donate this spring and help our new program take root! This spring, we are planting the seeds of Community Harvest Ontario, an innovative new program that will source surplus fruits and vegetables for local food banks from local farms. Your donation today will allow us to reduce hunger by engaging over one thousand (1,000) volunteers at local farms through gleaning and harvesting programs and generate an additional 500,000 pounds of fresh healthy food for our neighbours facing hunger. It doesn’t take much to donate this spring and help our program take root: • $25 will pay for 175 lbs of fresh Ontario produce for local food banks • $50 provides 9 children with daily servings of fresh fruits and vegetables for a month • $250 aquires 500 nutritious meals from local farmers for people facing hunger Adam Spence, Executive Director
Palms lining street in Puerto Rico The City of Windsor Windsor community outreach and support teams can be reached at 519-973-4408. If you are a family member or a concerned citizen you may call to get your neighbor or famiy member some help when needed. More than 40% of people jailed suffer from a mental illness in Ontario. • 400 City Hall Square East, Windsor (Ontario
Works, Housing & Children's Services) The Executive Director of Housing & Children's
Services is Keith Lucas AIDS Committee of Windsor 1052 Drouillard Rd., Windsor, Ontario, N8Y 2P8 www.aidswindsor.org Phone: 519-973-0222 or in the 519 area
code 1-800-265-4858
Youth hotline 1-800-268-9688 Open Monday 9am-6pm Tuesday 9am-8pm Wednesday 9am-6pm Thursday 9am-8pm Friday 9am-5pm New phone line initiated 11-24-2007 211 Windsor-Essex was officially launched to the public on November 22, 2007 at the Ciociaro Club in Oldcastle. The 211 phone system allows residents to obtain information about a wide range of community topics, including children's services, language classes, family counselling, legal assistance, home support and more ~ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with service in over 150 languages. 211 Triangle Foundation provides free and confidential assistance to crime and discriminations victims through its victim services office at 313-537-3323 To support the work of Triangle Foundation, Visit http://www.tri.org today. The World Health Organization in Geneva Switzerland, reports that more than one billion people-one sixth of the world's population-live in extreme poverty, lacking safe water,proper nutrition, basic health care and social services to survive.
Photo by Diane Knaus 50's Diner at the Canadian Transportation Museum If you would like to have your community, country and hotline telephone numbers listed on this web site, e-mail us. click here Email us PFLAG Windsor PFLAG Windsor is a chapter of PFLAG Canada. We provide support and information to all people with questions or concerns about sexual orientation and gender identity. Our services are free of charge and there are more than 77 chapters throughout Canada. Please consider making a donation to PFLAG Canada. All donations are tax-deductible and monthly billing can be arranged online at www.pflagcanada.ca, or through Canada Post. We receive calls from people struggling with sexual orientation and/or gender identity issues, parents, youth, family members, teachers, counsellors, healthcare workers, employers, co-workers and clergy. Compassion alone cannot change attitudes. Communities need appropriate resources to encourage greater understanding of sexual and gender diversity. Website - http://ca.geocities.com/pflagwindsor/ Location - Windsor, ON |
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