Chatham-Kent Feels Arctic Blast!
Posted on Jan 31, 2022 in Chatham-Kent Attractions
I decided to talk about the cold Kent County Winter we are having in my Weekly Blog, since that seems to be the topic of everyone's conversation these days.We certainly are having an old fashioned winter, at least since Christmas. Although we have not had that much snow, we still have the frigid temperatures and according to the weather man, they a...
Merry Christmas From Our Family to Yours
Posted on Dec 20, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
Many thanks to all my friends and present and past customers for their support. This year has been very challenging for many. Our hearts go out to those who have suffered this year and continue to suffer. Our prayers are with you. If you are not able to get together with family, remember you are never alone. Remember the reason for the season and l...
Chatham's Milner House Open for Christmas Tours
Posted on Dec 06, 2021
Have you ever wondered what a real old-fashioned Christmas would be like? Now is your time to find out. The Milner House located on the corner of William and Murray St. was built in 1894 and was the home of Robert and Emma Milner who owned the Milner Carriage Works. Emma passes away in 1936 and Robert in 1941. Their children generously donated the...
Armoury Christmas Events Start Nov. 26/21
Posted on Nov 22, 2021
There are a couple of great Christmas Events coming up at the 4 Diamond Armoury in Chatham. There have been so many events cancelled due to Covid restrictions that I am excited about attending a live event. Let’s all turn out and let the organizers know we appreciate their efforts.
Nov 26- Dec 1 is the Christmas Market. It is a 6 day event from 4-9...
Christmas Giving Campaigns start this Week.
Posted on Nov 15, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
The annual Operation Christmas Shoebox collection is underway. Operation Christmas Child is a program of Samaritan's Purse , an International Christian Relief organization that works in more than 100 Countries. Last year Canadians filled more than 373,000 shoeboxes with gift for children in West Africa and Central America.
Since 1993, Operation Chr...
Chatham's Coloured All Star Team Honoured at Fergie Jenkins Field
Posted on Oct 13, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
You may not know the story but it is one that should be told and remembered. In 1934 the day before the Chatham Coloured All Stars team officially won a Provincial Baseball Title, they played a game that will go down in history. The team was leading with a 3-2 score and were on their way to victory when the umpire called the game on account of dark...
