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 […]
Author: Lynn McLaughlin
New Home for Food Bank Made Possible by Local Donations and Volunteers
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 […]
Thousands of Scholarships and Bursaries Go Unclaimed Annually
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 […]
Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore Fills Fridge at the Food Bank
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” […]
Our K-12 State of the Art School: From Groundbreaking to Grand Opening!
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 […]
Kingsville Starbucks Supports Community Food Bank
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 Club Gives Back to the Community
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, […]
Building Beds for Children in Windsor/Essex
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 Holds Its 4th Annual Golf Tournament
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 […]
Jack Miner School Supports Food Bank with Breakfast Food Drive
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 […]