Need some help in filing your income tax return? A team of volunteers is offering free income tax preparation for those whose total household income is less than $30,00 without family, or less than $45,000 with family. Simply call us at 226-340-6673 to make arrangements. St. John de […]
Jack Miner and St. Clair College students collaborate to celebrate the Annual Game Dinner Honouring Jack Miner on his birthday with a raffle-based dinner night with some groovy music and a curbside dinner in your car. KINGSVILLE, ON- Jack Miner and the St. Clair students are teaming up to celebrate […]
Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. | Windsor-Essex County These clinics are by appointment only and pre-registration is required. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will begin administering the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to residents of Windsor and Essex County 80 years of age and older beginning Monday, March […]
Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Authority has approved its 2021 Draft Budget for circulation to its member municipalities. The budget totals just over $10 million, and includes a levy request of $3,454,619. This is equivalent to $10.75 per person, an increase of 26 cents from 2020. The budget responds to […]
Windsor, ON – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County wants the community to get up, get moving, and challenge themselves to be physically active as part of a new virtual fundraiser called iMove for United Way, focused on supporting youth mental health. Registration opens Monday, February 8, 2021. The pandemic has been particularly […]
Think you can create a poster about substance abuse? If you do, the Kingsville Knights of Columbus Council wants to hear from you. You can email your scanned posters to Council8233@gmail.com Click here for the full list of rules and examples.
As lockdown continues because of COVID-19, the Kingsville Community Food Bank continues to open its doors to residents in need. We appreciate the food bank and all its volunteers, for their dedication to the goal of keeping people fed when times are tough. Our thanks also to all those who […]
Kingsville has a new food pantry in front of Kingsville District High School. It was created and set up by the joint efforts of the KDHS TechZone and Knights of Columbus Council #8233. KDHS provided the location and TechZone built the pantry. Kingsville’s Knights of Columbus have stocked the pantry […]
Three weeks ago the Rotary clubs of Windsor and Essex County launched a progressive jackpot lottery called WE Rotary Catch the Ace which turned out to be an instant success. “Due to the pandemic a lot of our traditional fundraisers had to be cancelled,” said Rotarian Crystal Heinrichs of Cottam. […]
Since 1904, the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has been protecting migratory birds. Each year, the sanctuary has visitors from near and far who come to learn about the important work of Jack Miner in the field of conservation. No visit is complete without a stroll through the historic house […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank has been here for our residents for many years and that hasn’t changed. Right now as we’re just coming out of the Holiday Season, many people are feeling a greater pinch than usual. COVID-19 has been a game-changer for everyone since last winter. And now […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank is always happy to receive your donations. This time of year though, money has to stretch in so many directions, and it just isn’t there for many in our community. And of course COVID-19 has made things even tighter. This means that your donations in […]
United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is excited to announce its first ever Together We Dream 50/50 Draw, supporting vulnerable kids in Windsor-Essex County. The Together We Dream 50/50 Draw will raise funds for United Way while giving participants a chance to win big. The online 50/50 draw replaces United Way’s annual […]
Girl Guide Chocolate Mint Cookies have been delivered to Spark, Brownie, Guide and Pathfinder units in Kingsville this week. Local girls and leaders are eager to begin selling them to the Kingsville Community, but it will be a bit different this year. Because of COVID-19, strict safety protocols have been […]
Banner for Lt. Col. Murray Stewart – Ret’d in Kingsville If you’ve walked or driven through Kingsville, Cottam and Ruthven, no doubt you’ll have seen banners resplendent upon their poles, paying tribute to our veterans. They are beautiful. They make the heart swell, as they remind us of those heroes […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank is open to donations all the time. Whatever you want to give, they are happy to receive. They also put together a list every month of donations they’re looking for. Here is the list of needs for November: White Flour Cookies Saltines Hot Chocolate Tea […]
In this time leading up to Remembrance Day, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 will be carrying on with some traditions that have long been in place. However, the Legion has also found it necessary to make some changes this year due to COVID-19. As of October 30, their poppy […]
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, […]
WECHU News Release: Let’s Celebrate Halloween Safely Windsor and Essex County With Thanksgiving behind us, and the cooler weather upon us, attentions are turning to Halloween. This year we all need to plan beyond our costume and prioritize health and safety to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It […]
Kingsville’s annual Pumpkin Parade will be held at Lakeside Park on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The Kingsville Communities in Bloom Committee invites you to drop off your carved pumpkins at the park between noon and 4 p.m. What better place could there be for the jack-o’-lanterns from Kingsville’s porches and […]
The geese are finely honing their V-formation flights overhead, reminding us to think about the Migration Festival. Are you aware of its newly featured event, The Great Migration Paint Out? It’s the four-day Plein Air outdoor painting celebration where participating artists (both local and from away) set up their easels […]
The Town of Kingsville is offering a COVID-19 Non-Profit Relaunch Grant fund. Its purpose is to help offset youth programing expenses that arise from COVID-19 regulations and guidelines. Local non-profit, charitable and cultural organizations are eligible for up to $300 in funds. Applications are now being accepted. To qualify, an […]
The Kingsville Community Food Bank appreciates any and all donations, all the time. They also put out a list of donations they are particularly looking for each month. Here is the list of needs for October: Flakes of ham Flakes of chicken Pudding cups Fruit cups Green beans Snack bars […]
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 […]
Media Release – October 2, 2020 United Way kicks off 2020 fundraising campaign with special Facebook Watch Party Windsor, ON – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County’s largest annual event is going virtual this year. Windsor-Essex residents are invited to show their ‘local love’ by coming together online to kick off United Way’s 2020/2021 […]
Media Release – October 1, 2020 Local community service organizations invited to apply for Round 2 of Emergency Community Support Fund Windsor, ON – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is accepting applications for a second round of funding for the federal Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support […]
Programs & Events may change without notice. For the time being, KCC is only open on TUESDAYS. All programs are offered at NO COST! Kingsville Community Centre follows all COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. You will be asked to wear a mask, sanitize your hands & […]
As you know, due to safety concerns with COVID-19, the 2020 Ruthven Apple Festival will now shift to a virtual format scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27. All the proceeds raised through this new format will continue to go toward purchasing or maintaining accessible vehicles to help people with […]
For your safety, here is what to expect when you come to the Kingsville Community Centre: – You will need to sign in each time you participate in a program, so that we know who was in the center on a specific date should we have an incident of COVID-19 […]
Programs & Events may change without notice. For the time being, KCC is only open on TUESDAYS. All programs are offered at NO COST! Event: Kingsville Community Centre Cafe When: Tuesdays, 9:00 am to noon Place: Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Z1 About: Gather to […]
Media Release July 29, 2020 United Way invests over $1.3 million in emergency funding to support community programs in Windsor-Essex County Windsor, ON – As a trusted partner of the Government of Canada, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is allocating $1.34 million in funding to support the needs of vulnerable community members […]
Summer student Hanna Boutros The Kingsville Archives is pleased to announce that once again we will have a summer student working in the Archives. This will be Hanna Boutros’ third summer with us, working under the Canada Summer Student Grant, and because of her past summers with us, little or […]
The Kingsville Business Improvement Area (KBIA) was created by the Town of Kingsville in 1979 to help all local businesses succeed by establishing Kingsville as Essex County’s premier shopping, business and dining destination. The KBIA works to create optimum conditions for all Kingsville businesses to flourish, through the promotion of […]
Kingsville Community Centre, located at 1860 Division Road North, offers programs to support the health and wellness of seniors and residents in Kingsville and all of Essex County. You can contact us by: Phone: 226-773-5830 Email: admin@kingsvillecentre.com Facebook: Kingsville Community Centre The Centre uses space within Kingsville Community Church, and is […]
While Rotary International has been operating for well over 100 years (est 1905) our town had yet to charter a club. That was — until April of 2019! With many neighbouring communities having clubs for decades (including Cottam, whose club is over 75 years old), a few friends got together […]
Since the formation of the Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society in October 1975, Society members have actively collected archival materials related to the local history of the Kingsville-Gosfield area. The Kingsville Archives was eventually created to be the repository of this collection and, after several years, found a permanent home in our […]
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 […]