Kingsville Southshore Rotary Rallies Town for a Day of Impact

A huge thank you to every team that joined the Kingsville Southshore Rotary Club for last Saturday’s community cleanup event!

This event, now in its fifth year, would not be possible without the incredible support from Pelee Island Winery, which has graciously hosted us each year. When the cleanup first began in 2020 during COVID-19 restrictions, teams adapted by visiting Green Heart Kitchen and enjoying boxed lunches with coupons.

This year, it was wonderful to gather once again for a lively barbecue, with special thanks to James Staley for providing outstanding music entertainment that made the day even more memorable.

We are grateful for our generous partners — GFL Environmental, who donate the garbage bins annually; Century 21 and Peralta Engineering, whose sponsorship helps bring the event to life, and the Town of Kingsville, which awarded a $1,000 grant to support the cleanup and youth scholarships.

A big shoutout to Alyssa Ismail, Event Coordinator, the incredible teams who fanned out across Kingsville to tackle different areas:

Pelee Island Winery
Erie Shores Rehabilitation
Olivito Dentistry
Kingsville Animal Clinic
Communities in Bloom
RBC
Kingsville BIA
Libro Credit Union
Peralta Engineering
Lions Club
The Town of Kingsville
Wrobel Massage Therapy
Team Pam Lintack
Team Julie Love
Rotary Clubs of Harrow, Kingsville, and Cottam
Two youth teams with Peralta Engineering and Century 21

How Can You Help?

While out cleaning, volunteers noticed a concerning trend — doggie waste bags being left along trails and tossed along the sides of paths. Please help keep our beautiful town clean by carrying waste to the nearest garbage container.

There are many bins available, including those that are at the entrances of some of the greenway spots (sponsored by the Kingsville Southshore Rotary Club and marked with the logo). A small action makes a big difference!

A Positive Trend

When we started this community cleanup, we collected close to 2 tons of garbage in the first year. Each year, that number has dropped — and that’s exactly our goal. Can you guess this year’s total? (Hint: It’s lower again!)

Together, we are making a visible difference. As event coordinator Allysa Ismail shared, “Kingsville has proven once again what’s possible when a community comes together.”

~ Team Libro ~
Back Row: Rhonda, Hayden, Renee, Michelle and Renee
Front Row: Delilah, Bella, Sherri, Adrienne and Michelle

~ Rotary Club Members (and incoming) of Kingsville Southshore ~
Back Row: Rob, John, Heather (President), Simone, Olivia, Lynn
Front Row: Lynne, Arie, Debbie, Stacie, Dave, Alyssa (Event Coordinator), Olivia, Mike and Sonia