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...
Happy Thanksgiving 2021
Posted on Oct 07, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
It has been a challenging 2 years for many individuals and their families. Let's take this Thanksgiving weekend and concentrate on our blessings not on our challenges. Wishing you and your families special blessings on this day of thanks.
Chatham-Kent Hospice Nears Summer Fundraising Goal
Posted on Sep 20, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
We in Chatham-Kent are very fortunate and grateful to have this 10 bed facility in our community. Since its opening in April 2016 it's presence in our community has been a God-sent. Many of us, unfortunately, have had a loved one, a family friend or someone we know, spend their last days in a Hospital Bed or even at home with family members becomin...
Summer Outdoor Concerts Return
Posted on Aug 09, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
Chatham-Kent is the affordable lifestyle community. If you enjoy good music and are looking for some great weekly entertainment, Chatham has it covered. In past years before Covid restriction, starting in June the Chatham Concert band has put on a free Concert every Wednesday evening at 7:30 in Chatham's own Tecumseh Park along the Thames River. Th...
Return of Mitchell's Bay Bass Tournament a Big Success
Posted on Jul 19, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
Organizers of the returning Canadian Tire Open Bass Tournament held annually at Mitchell’s Bay came through big time this year. Last year’s event had to be cancelled due to Covid. Co-chairs Tom Beaton and Carol Ann Belanger plus 25 volunteers instead of the usual 75, pulled off a great event . They had two years to plan and worked closely with the...
Happy Easter
Posted on Apr 01, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events
This year with the Covid restrictions Easter celebrations will be different as was last year. But let us all be optimistic as our Chatham-Kent vaccination roll-out continues to immunize more and more of our residents. Restrictions, I understand prohibit groups indoor of over 5 so many family get -togethers will be impossible. Let us look ahead at a...
