Our West End

Friends, The Bridgeview Community Outreach group held a very successful fundraiser at the Moose Lodge on Tecumseh Rd. W. right next to Bowlero. All proceeds will be used to further develop the group's initiatives in helping youth in the west-end. Below are some pictures from the fundraiser.

Friends, I received the following email from a fellow west-ender: "Hi Fabio, can you mention in your next email that I am still collecting pennies for Parkinsons or any donation that anyone may have. The proceeds will go towards making life more comfortable for those afflicted with this disease.  Parkinsons is a progressive neurological disease that affects over 100,000 canadians and the numbers are predicted to be much higher as the baby boomers age. Donations can be dropped off at 910 Bridge Ave or reply to me at  jrenaud13@cogeco.ca , thanking you all in advance,  Joe Renaud"

"Please join friends, family and classmates to raise money for St. John School. Simply come have dinner at Swiss Chalet on Huron Church on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 between 4:30 and 7:30. Mention you are supporting St. John School  when ordering and a portion of your order will go to the school. This includes orders from dining in, take-out and drive thru. We hope to see you there!!" Source: West-end Resident   Facebook Group for St. John's Fundraiser  

St. Mark's Church is hosting a dinner and concert with the Windsor Banjos on May 4th.  Please see the flyer below. 

Friends, There will be a pasta dinner fundraiser on Sunday, April 28th, between 3pm - 8pm at the Moose Loyal Order of No 1499 located at 777 Tecumseh Rd. W. right next to the Bowlero.  All proceeds go to the Bridgeview Outreach for Youth Group, a grassroots organization committed to engaging youth in the west-end and including them in the community.  Tickets are $10.  To purchase tickets or learn more, please contact Wilfred Birch at 519-977-5510.  Thanks! Fabio Costante WebRep currentVote noRating noWeight

Friends, I am posting a position for a Community Coordinator for the West-End.  Once a successful applicant is chosen, a very positive announcement will follow.  Spread the word with friends and family.  Thanks! Fabio Costante Request for Proposal – Community Coordinator POSITION:    Community Coordinator                         23 month contract position part-time – May 1, 2013                                   to April 1, 2015 DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSBILITIES: Reporting to the Our West End Chair and Centre for Seniors Windsor, the Community Coordinator will be primarily responsible for initiating, managing and leading community activities already agreed upon in the west-end. QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred post-secondary degree or senior year level post-secondary student. Volunteer experience in the Windsor-Essex community an asset. Volunteer experience and familiarity with Windsor’s west-end community a strong asset. Committee and board experience

Friends,  I received the notice below from a fellow west-end activist and friend. If you have time I would strongly recommend you go attend.   Les Amis Duff-Baby [Friends of the Duff-Baby Mansion]   invite you our April meeting in  Windsor's oldest home   Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?? will focus on the famous historical guests who dined in the Mansion during the War of 1812-1813.   Guest speakers: Don Wilson and Dave Garlick   Following a brief annual meeting in the Interpretation Centre, the talk, tours and refreshments will take place in the Mansion.   Sunday, April 21st 2-4 p.m. 221 Mill St., Sandwich   This is on eof the few times during the year that the public has access to the Mansion. Don't miss this opportunity!  For more information, write:  lesamisduffbaby@yahoo.ca

Friends,  Below is an email I received from a resident who lives on Campbell Ave:  "Good Morning Fabio:  Thought you might be able to post my message for others to read.  I have signed up for City Cleanup & plan on cleaning the alley way between the 100-200 block of Campbell & McEwan.  I have dropped off about 20 short notes to a # of neighbours, hoping to get some help in this endeavour.  The date is Sat. April 13, with Rain Delay Date Sat. April 20th.  The City is going to drop off a box of garbage bags & gloves @ my house & will pick up the filled bags when completed.  We can meet @ 9:00 a.m. @ the North end (closest to Riverside Dr.) of the alley.  Anyone willing to help should also consider bringing a broom & or shovel.  Thank you Fabio & anyone willing to help clean up our neighbourhood.   Mary Fox, Campbell Ave. resident & supporter of The West End!" If you would like to learn more, you can contact Mary at  fn1941noon@hotmail.com . 

Friends, Below is the West End Crawlers monthly newsletter: WEST END CRAWLERS MARCH 2013 NEWSLETTER ~MARCH HAS BEEN VERY BUSY FOR US!  OUR "¢HANGE FOR CHANGE$" CAMPAIGN RAISED $75.74, AND THAT MONEY WENT TO BUY CANNED GOODS FOR A WEST END RESIDENT. ~OUR "ST. PATTY'S EVE CRAWL" ON MARCH 16, TURNED OUT ONLY TWO CRAWLERS, BUT A GREAT TIME WAS HAD ANYWAY!  THE IRISH QUARTER IN OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE ON THE 17 TH , WAS A BLAST, AND OF COURSE, WE WERE THERE TO LEND A HAND WORKING GATES, AND  REPRESENT ! ~RICK NEUFELD FROM WHEELER'S PRINTING DESIGNED OUR LOGO!  WE ARE SO EXCITED TO FINALLY HAVE SOMETHING PEOPLE CAN SEE AND RECOGNIZE AS "WEST END CRAWLERS"!  THIS WILL BE USED ON POSTERS, BUSINESS CARDS, ETC.  CHECK IT OUT ON OUR PAGE!  THANK YOU SO MUCH RICK!!! ~DONATIONS ARE COMING IN FOR OUR  CHARITY YARD SALE  ON  SATURDAY MAY 25TH.   NOTHING OVER $5, AND ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BUY FOOD FOR WEST END AREA FOOD BANKS.  THIS WILL TAKE PLACE AT 85

Friends, You may have felt your house shake Thursday morning just before 8am. I know I did, followed by a constant hum for a minute or two. The incident occurred at a storage terminal operated by Plains Midstream Canada.  You can learn more about it here:  Explosion in Windsor's West-End . Regards, Fabio