Golfers and Sponsors Tee Up Big Results for Kingsville – More Than $18K Raised for Local Projects Over 70 dedicated golfers teed off under the blazing sun last Monday for the 6th Annual Kingsville Southshore Rotary Charity Golf Tournament, and the results were nothing short of extraordinary. Braving the heat, […]
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 […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank has officially opened its new location at the well-known Lions Hall. It now joins the South Essex Community Council and the Lions Club under one roof. The Food Bank also has access to the Lions Club Hall twice a month for community events. After 13 […]
There are hundreds of bursaries and scholarships available to students who reside in our community alone, ranging from $200 to $10,000. Last year, many went unclaimed with no applicants. It’s time to do some research! According to Scholarships Canada, “Over $20 million in scholarship money has gone unclaimed in recent […]
The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore successfully applied for a community grant. These district grants support projects that align with the mission to help Rotarians contribute to world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving people’s health, supporting education, and alleviating poverty. Dave Lebrun, Chair of the local “Filling the Fridge” […]
Help Craft the Future of Our K-12 State of the Art School We witnessed a historical moment on April 13th, 2022 – the groundbreaking ceremony that marked the official commencement of construction for our eagerly awaited new school. As we set our sights on September 2024, a grand celebration awaits […]
Recently, I had the pleasure and honour of meeting Tammy Middleton, manager of our Kingsville Starbucks. They opened in April, 2022 and have roughly 20 partners currently employed in the branch. Tammy and her team nominated the Kingsville Community Food Bank for a corporate neighbourhood grant. They were successful and […]
Kingsville Pickleball Inc. (KPI) recently held its 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at Vernon’s Tap and Grill. A major part of the evening’s program was a raffle draw, the prizes of which were generously donated by persons and businesses in our community, and beyond. Ticket sales from this raffle totaled $1441, […]
Volunteers from The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore joined the Rotary Clubs of LaSalle Centennial, Windsor-WIDE, and Windsor-St. Clair on Sunday, donning gloves, goggles and masks. They sanded, drilled, branded and stained wood to build 27 bed frames for children who need them in Windsor/Essex. The international organization Sleep in […]
Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament Reaps Benefits for Our Community and Beyond Twenty-two teams of golfers came together on Monday, May 29th for a full day of fun, laughter and healthy competition! The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore was thrilled to host its fourth annual golf […]
Grade 7 students from Jack Miner Public School took the lead, organizing and planning a spring drive to support the Kingsville Food Bank. How brilliant of them to create themes for each day! The photo says it all! During the week of April 24th, students accepted donations in the following […]
If you know of a student graduating in June, please read on! There are over 130 scholarships and/or bursaries available in our community alone that range from $300 to $10,000. Thousands of dollars go unawarded every year. It’s more than worth the time to look at all the options as […]
This community is second to none! I approached the staff at KDHS inquiring about funding opportunities for students graduating. What I discovered was more than a pleasant surprise, and something every resident should be aware of and celebrate! It’s that time of the year where graduating students can apply for […]
Organizing Committee Dave Jones, Rachel Dick Grover, Meghan Mulcaster Bolton, Cindy Silvius and Stacey Jones Over 60 golfers came together on Monday, September 20th for a full day of fun, laughter and healthy competition. The Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore was thrilled to host its second annual golf tournament at […]
The Junior Gardeners Program was offered by the Kingsville Horticultural Society through our four elementary Kingsville schools. This year 94 children aged 4 – 14 enrolled and in late May each participant was provided with a gardening kit. It included a variety of flower and vegetable seeds, a live plant […]
President Dave Jones and team If you were out and about last Saturday May 29th, you may have noticed a number of volunteers filling their blue bags around town. What were they up to, you ask? Well, this event was originally planned for last year — and was delayed multiple […]
Heather Crewe, Chris Childs, Carolyn Ganderton and Sara Getty preparing planters for the Town of Cottam As an avid walker, I have always admired how beautiful the gardens and planters of Kingsville and Cottam are from spring to fall. Volunteers make this possible. Heather Crewe, President of the Kingsville Horticultural […]
Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Competition held yearly at KDHS The Knights of Columbus (K of C) have been dedicated to giving back to the community they reside in for over a century. Paul Johnson, current Grand Knight of the Kingsville Chapter #8233, says that although many events the […]
Gary Glass has been a resident of Kingsville for his whole life, raising two children here. Gary’s father Oscar, was a barber in town many years ago, originally located near what is now Lakeside Animal Hospital. Gary’s talent is unique in many ways. How many of us have the knowledge, experience […]
Dan Levy Dan Levy speaks highly of his father Ross, giving him full credit for the sense of community he himself holds to so closely today. Dan describes his dad fondly and recalls the many contributions Ross made in the community, with Easter Seals and Rotary being at the forefront. […]
Linda and son Nathan “If I can bring hope to someone else, that’s all I want.” Linda Lyman’s heartache has guided her through a journey that is now profoundly touching the hearts of hundreds who often do not even have the basic necessities of life. No one knew where Linda […]
For over 50 years, the Kingsville Goodfellows have brought joy to our community. Alex McHardy, President for the past three years, credits the volunteerism of approximately 30 members. From providing Christmas baskets, Easter hams, Toys for Tots and more, the Goodfellows are known for helping families in need. President McHardy, […]
One in five of us in Canada and the United States will experience a mental illness in our lifetime. As an educator, friend, family member and parent, I’ve been personally affected, as have so many of us. Yet, we struggle to accept and understand mental illness, knowing when to seek […]
Marilyn in one of her Terry Fox T-shirts – Photo by Lynn McLaughlin Forty years ago, while Marilyn was a secondary school teacher, Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope and ran through Brampton where she lived. Terry’s run was cut short when he received the grim prognosis of metastatic […]
Our Miracle Food Drive on June 27th, 2020 was a day of giving, like no other. One day? Believe it or not, it’s still a work in progress! Our area captains divided the municipality of Kingsville into sections and coordinated volunteer pickup routes. Caroline Sitler, Janice Durocher, Andy Dowling, Mandy […]
Behind the scenes in every community, many people volunteer. They are giving, generous, connected to their communities and help others lead happier and healthier lives. They don’t want recognition, hide from the media and blush when someone thanks them publicly. Linda Lynch and Lynne LaFontaine are two of our hidden […]