“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 […]
Author: Marilyn Farnworth
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 […]