Terry Fox’s 45th anniversary run in Kingsville on Sunday, September 14th was another beautiful, sunny day and a whopping success! Terry Fox enthusiasts showed up in full force and their spirit was contagious, along with the music provided by DJ Ammar Lazar from Disco Inferno. Together we raised an all-time record […]
Author: Marilyn Farnworth
2025 Terry Fox Run in Kingsville on September 14
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Join us for our Kingsville run on Sunday, September 14 at 1788 Division Rd N and Road 2 East (Melo LLP). Parking will be limited so please car pool or walk, if you can. The Opening ceremony will start at 10 a.m., followed by a warm-up stretch, […]
2025 Kingsville Terry Fox Run September 14
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. This year, the Kingsville run will be at 10:30 am on Sunday, September 14 at 1788 Division Rd N and Road 2 East (Melo LLP). Renee Bruce, Melo LLP Senior Manager, People & Culture, is our run site organizer. There will be 2km and […]
2024 Kingsville Terry Fox Run Raises $22,000
Terry Fox’s 44th anniversary run in Kingsville on Sunday, September 15th was another beautiful sunny day and a huge success! We raised an all-time high with a whopping $22,608. Kudos to our 137 participants and volunteers. Special thanks to Cheryl Crowder, our registration chair and Adrian Farnworth, Marshalls chair, for […]
2024 Kingsville Terry Fox Run at Lakeside Park September 15
This year marks the 44th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Once again, the Kingsville site will be at Lakeside Park at 10:30 am on Sunday, September 15th. Maps and participation certificates will be available. T-shirts are still available at Main Street Pharmacy. Last year our Kingsville Site raised $16,153. […]
2024 Kingsville Terry Fox Silent Auction and Run Marks 44th Anniversary
This year marks the 44th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Once again, the Kingsville 2 or 5km walk/ run will be at Lakeside Park starting 10:30 am on Sunday, September 15th . Please pre-register and collect you pledges online at run.terryfox.ca/kingsville . Terry Fox T-shirts: “No Matter What” T-shirts will be on sale […]
2024 Kingsville Terry Fox Run: No Matter What!
This year marks the 44th anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Once again, the Kingsville site will be at Lakeside Park at 10:30 am on Sunday, September 15th. Maps and participation certificates will be available. Our 2024 navy blue Terry Fox t-shirts will be on sale all summer at Main Street Pharmacy and also […]
2023 Kingsville Terry Fox Run — A Beautiful Day!
Terry Fox’s 43rd anniversary run in Kingsville on Sunday, September 17th was another beautiful, sunny day and a huge success. We doubled our fundraising from last year and raised a whopping $16,148! Kudos to our 110 participants and volunteers who made it possible to surpass our best fundraising initiative to […]
Terry Fox Run at Lakeside Park on September 17th
Sunday, September 17th is our official Kingsville Terry Fox Run at Lakeside Park! Join us at 10:30 a.m. and bring your family and friends. Once again it is a 2 or 5 km walk, run, bike or jog starting at Lakeside Park and neighbouring streets. If you don’t have a […]
2023 Kingsville Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 17th
This marks the 43rd anniversary of Terry Fox runs across Canada. Once again, the Kingsville site is virtual with an in-person option of meeting at Lakeside Park (off Cull at the parking lot entrance) at 10:30 am on Sunday, September 17th. Maps and participation certificates with decals will be available. […]
You Can Become the CEO Of Your Health
What a great day and wonderful experience on July 5th at Ireland Manual Physiotherapy Clinic in Kingsville! Founder of Become the CEO of Your Health Margaret Wallis-Duffy (RMT) and Founder of Osteosound Megan Buhrmester were on hand for their bone scan clinic. The EchoS rapidly generates a medical report that […]
Great Support for Kingsville’s Terry Fox Online Auction
Thank you Kingsville for your generous online auction donations for the 43rd Annual Terry Fox Run in Kingsville. We are fortunate to have such a caring and supportive community! Without your help our online fundraiser on MaxSold.com couldn’t have been the success that it was. We raised $1660 for cancer […]
2023 Kingsville Terry Fox Online Auction and Run
This year marks the 43rd anniversary of Terry Fox Runs across Canada. Once again, the Kingsville site is offering a virtual run and in person run. If you wish to participate with other Terry Foxers, meet at Lakeside Park 10:30 am on Sunday, September 17th! Maps and participation certificates/decals will be […]
Friends of Jack Miner Holds 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
The 2nd annual Friends of Jack Miner golf tournament was a huge success with 15 teams competing for the top prizes. The golfers enjoyed the camaraderie, the beautiful weather and the ambiance of Kingsville Golf & Country Club. Approximately $4,000 was raised at this event. The Low Gross winners with […]
Terry Fox Kingsville Auction and Donations 2023
September 17th Terry Fox Run Kingsville-Charitable #10809 9979 RR0001 The 43rd annual Terry Fox Run will be taking place on September 17, 2023 and once again Kingsville has an online site. Last year we raised $8417 for cancer research. It is not a competition but an opportunity to raise money […]
Great Kingsville Turnout for 42nd Anniversary of Terry Fox Run
Terry Fox’s 42nd Anniversary Virtual Run in Kingsville on Sunday, September 18 was a beautiful sunny day and successful fundraiser. Thanks to all the participants and donors who raised $7832 for cancer research. Like Terry, our motto this year was “I’m not a quitter.” A group of runners met at […]
Virtual 2022 Terry Fox Run Kingsville Takes Place on September 18
This is the 42nd anniversary of the annual Terry Fox Run and once again our Kingsville site will be virtual on Sunday, September 18th. You can run, walk, bike, urban pole, skateboard or whatever activity you choose. If you would like to participate with other Terry Foxers, meet at the […]
Annual Terry Fox Run Is Happening on Sunday September 18
September marks the time for our annual Terry Fox Run! This is the 42nd anniversary and once again our Kingsville site will be virtual on Sunday, September 18th. You can run, walk, bike, urban pole, skateboard or whatever activity you choose. Register or donate to our Kingsville site at run.terryfox.ca/kingsville. This […]
Greenway Jam 2022 Fills the Town of Kingsville With Music
What a fantastic weekend at the Greenway Jam! The new format was a huge success and over 2700 people were in attendance at the different venues. Friday night kicked off with Kathleen Edwards, Slocan Ramblers, Garnet Rogers, Big Little Lions, and Durham County Poets. Garnet Rogers is a passionate and […]
2022 Kingsville Terry Fox Virtual Run Takes Place September 18
September is just around the corner and so is the 42nd anniversary of Terry Fox Runs across Canada. Once again participation for the Kingsville site will be a virtual and not an in-person event. Take part wherever you are! If you wish to do an actual run you are welcome […]
Two Days of Canada Day Celebrations Kick off Summer
Congratulations to the Town of Kingsville, to Manager of Recreation Programming and Special Events Karen Loney, our sponsors, and to all the volunteers who made our Canada Day celebration a huge success! Activities started at 11 a,m. in the Kingsville Arena and Recreation Complex parking lot. Opening ceremonies included the Mayor’s […]
Welcome Back 2022 Kingsville Highland Games!
What a fantastic day at Lakeside Park! It was great to have the Highland Games back in town. We witnessed a huge outpouring of support by the community who attended our event. There were lots of activities to see and do all day at the park. These activities included the […]
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
I can’t believe that in 1952, the year I was born, Queen Elizabeth II had her coronation and became the Queen of England! She has put her country first and has upheld her oath for 70 years. She is the longest reigning monarch in history. I, like many Canadians, have […]
Kingsville Public School Held Food Drive For Goodfellows and Food Bank
Congratulations to Kingsville Public School for a successful December food drive! Students collected over 4,000 items this year. They will all be donated to the Goodfellows and the Kingsville Community Food Bank to help stock their shelves and feed those in need in our community. The winning team was the […]
Looking for Something Fun To Do? Mark December 11 On Your Calendar
Kingsville residents are going to be busy on Saturday, December 11th! The Toys 4 Tots “Fill a Fire Truck” event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Red Apple at 33 Division Street North. Santa will make an appearance from 10 a.m. to noon. If you have toys […]
Santa Claus Parade Officially Launches Christmas Season in Kingsville
Wow! Wow! Wow! It was a night to remember as all of Kingsville stepped up to the plate! With over 75 entries, this year’s Santa Claus Parade had it all. Floats, marching bands, fire trucks, bicycles and scooters adorned in Christmas lights, horses, dogs and of course, Santa! The sea of […]
Kingsville’s Santa Claus Parade Kicks Off Fantasy of Lights Nov. 20
I can already feel the chill and excitement in the air as I look around town and see Christmas lights and decorations going up in our neighbourhoods and retail stores. Local families don’t have to wait long for Kingsville’s 18th annual Santa Claus Parade! The parade starts at 6 p.m. […]
Tours of Duty: Master Warrant Officer Bill Wilson Remembers Years of Service
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row, that mark our place and in the sky, the larks, still bravely singing, fly. Scarce heard amid the guns below.” This famous poem by John McCrae reminds us of the significance of our Remembrance Day poppies and the […]
Pumpkin Parade Made for a Perfect Evening on November 1st
Thanks Kingsville! It was a perfect evening for our walk amongst the pumpkins in Lakeside Park. I was amazed by the talent, creativity and artistry shown in the pumpkins on display. Here are just a few of the works of art we saw. They included cats, witches, ships and a […]
Jack-o’-Lantern Craftiness Hits Kingsville Once Again
We take our pumpkins seriously in Kingsville this time of year. Families make trips to local pumpkin patches to find just the right one (or more!) to take home and get creative. Adults and children alike do their bit for the season by carving or painting jack-o’-lanterns. We transform pumpkins […]
An Enjoyable Jack Miner Walking Tour During Migration Festival
On Sunday October 17, I joined the Jack Miner Sanctuary Walking Tour with our guide, Kaydence Sim, and learned a lot of local history. We explored the Jack Miner Museum, the Stuart Playfair Nature Stadium and Ty Cobb Field. Left Photo: Marilyn Farnworth in the hay. Right Photo: Walking Tour […]
Migration Festival Honkin’ Round Town Tour Was October 16
Front: Marlene Augerman. Back: Ron Neufeld, Susie Woodruff and Marilyn Farnworth Thanks to Bike Windsor Essex, Karen Loney, Kingsville Parks and Recreation and Town of Kingsville for organizing a phenomenal Honkin’ Round Town guided bike tour on Saturday October 16! Thank you Justin Lafontaine, Lori Newton and Robyn Braybrook-Gard for […]
Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour Was a Fundraising Success
Jan Taves, Marilyn Farnworth, Marlene and Marissa Augerman, Taves. Absent: Sue Markham (2021) Despite the wet weather at the start of the ERCA fundraising Bike Tour on the greenway from Kingsville to Harrow and return, it was a pleasant ride on September 25. The sun appeared and dried everything out. […]
2021 Kingsville Terry Fox Run
The Terry Fox 41st anniversary virtual run in Kingsville took place on Sunday, September 19th. It was another beautiful, sunny day and turned out to be a very successful fundraiser. Back: Matthew Rowland, Andrew & William Loncke. Middle: Michael & Maddie Rowland, Rowan Seabourne Front: Presley Bartel, Stella Seabourne Thanks […]
Terry Fox Virtual Run September 19: One Day. Your Way!
It’s not too late to register, fundraise or pledge for the 41st annual Terry Fox virtual run “One Day. Your Way!” You can run, walk, bike or any other activity you choose on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. Go to www.terryfox.ca/terry fox run/kingsville to ensure that the funds get credited to our […]
2021 Terry Fox Run. One Day. Your Way: Sunday, September 19
September is just around the corner and so is the 41st anniversary of Terry Fox Runs across Canada. Once again it will be a virtual run and not an in-person event. “One Day. Your Way!” Last year our Kingsville site raised just over $10,000 and I hope that Kingsville and […]
Kingsville Parks and Recreation Classes Begin Tuesday Oct. 27
Kingsville Parks and Recreation classes will be commencing on October 27, 2020. Classes will be taught in Room B at the Kingsville Arena at 1741 Jasperson Lane. Face masks must be worn at all times in the building except when exercising. There will be a sign-in sheet and hand sanitizer […]
2020 Kingsville Terry Fox Run
Terry Fox’s 40th Anniversary Virtual Run in Kingsville on Sunday, September 20th was another successful fundraiser. Thanks to all the participants and donors who raised $9660 for cancer research. This is an example of what can be done when a community rallies together for a common cause—”Kingsville Strong!” Kudos to […]
Terry Fox Run September 20th: One Day. Your Way.
September 20th, and the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox Runs across Canada, is quickly approaching. This year will be virtual and the slogan is “One Day. Your Way!” To heighten the awareness of Terry’s virtual run, please wear a Terry Fox T-Shirt on Friday, Sept 18th to work, school or […]
Terry Fox Run September 20: One Day Your Way
September is just around the corner and so is the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox Runs across Canada. It’s the first time in its history that it will be going virtual and not an in-person event. Hence, the slogan is “One Day. Your Way”! Last year our Kingsville site raised […]
Kingsville Terry Fox Run: Marathon of Hope on September 20
Typically, at this time of the year, as Run Organizer for our Kingsville Terry Fox Run, I am reaching out to individuals and companies to ask for support either by financial means or goods and services. As 2020 moves forward, the year looks very different for all of us, and our […]