Our West End

From the United Way Windsor-Essex: Canadian Mental Health Association is hosting its “Dinner to Remember” on April 3 rd  at 5:30pm at the Ciociaro Club of Windsor.  A promotional flyer is attached with further information. 

Friends, See an email I received below from a west-end resident: Everyone is Welcome!!   Please Help in the Guinness World Record Attempt with the Windsor and Essex County Autism Community   Sunday March 30th ,  at  4:00pm - 6:00pm Mic Mac Park Prince Rd   Guinness needs everyone to wear Blue, Autism Awareness Blue is about the colour of this text!!    The Windsor and Essex County Autism Community would like to invite you to participate in a Guinness World Record Breaking Attempt. We will attempt to gather as many people as we can in the parking lot at Mic Mac Park on Sunday March 30 at 4:00pm.   We will stand in the shape of a "human puzzle piece" to raise autism awareness.     The current record is held by a group of  250 people , so we need to have   at LEAST that many, although we are shooting for many more.  Please invite your family, friends, coworkers, dog walkers,...

Friends, I apologize for the last minute post. Students from the University of Windsor are showcasing a documentary on Sandwich Towne tonight at Mackenzie Hall. I will be at a committee meeting and may not be able to attend, but if you have time, go check it out. See the flyer below.

Friends, I just want to extend my thanks to all of the volunteers, residents and stakeholders who have helped and continue to help with our grassroots initiatives. It can't be said often enough: our work cannot be possible without you.  Please continue sharing information relevant to the west-end community and to the residents who live here. The more dialogue, the better. Lastly, thank you for being leaders in your neighbourhood. We live in a great community and we have a lot to be proud of.  Happy St. Paddy's Day!  Fabio 

Friends, Friends, Happy St. Paddy's Day! Sandwich Street will be closed from the Dominion House to Rock Bottom's, today and tomorrow, for the festivities. If you choose to celebrate, please drink responsibly. Please see an email I received from the West End Crawlers.  "Hey guys!   I wondered if you could pass on that West End Crawlers is looking for volunteers to work  3 hour shifts at the gates of The Irish Quarter in Olde Sandwich Towne tomorrow and Monday? They can call/text me their available hours at  519 903 6382  or send an email to  WestEndCrawlers@gmail.com Sunday: 11am-11pm and Monday 3:30pm-11pm."

Check it out: cuddlesclothingforkids.org

Friends, I had the privilege of meeting Amy Johnson, the founder of Cuddles Clothing for Kids located at St. Mark's church on Campbell and Tecumseh Rd. W. Her story is truly incredible. The Windsor Star featured Amy in early January. If you haven't read it yet, here it is:  A law student and mother of six pays it forward Amy took me for a tour of the facility and showed me all of the stock they have available for kids of all ages. They provide free clothing for children and youth up to 18 years old. Please spread the word about Cuddles Clothing for Kids and help support this much needed community service. Regards, Fabio

Friends,  I received the following email below from the manager at the Sandwich IDA Lab on Sandwich Street. All are welcome to attend.  "Hello Fabio,   How are you?   I will be having a Grand Opening Celebration for the Sandwich Lab on March 24, 2014 @11:00.  I would love it, if you could come.  We will be doing the Ribbon Cutting ceremony @ 11:00am.   … Thank-you"

The newsletter below is from the United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County:  Dear Community Partner: We are very excited to announce that United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is once again engaging the public in helping to choose our investment priorities for the next five years. To date we have spoken to almost 750 people about their needs and dreams for our community.    Based on that feedback, we have created a survey.    This survey asks the community to rank a series of goal statements.    These rankings, along with our own research will be used to determine where United Way will focus its resources from 2015 to 2020. Back in 2009, you may have assisted us with promoting the survey to your networks and/or staff.    As a result, a resounding 3,000 people gave us feedback.    We are asking for your help in distributing the link to  www.TOGETHERWEDREAM.CA .    The online survey found on this we...