February is Black History Month
Posted on Feb 03, 2025 in Chatham-Kent Events
The month kicked off last Friday January 31 with a flag raising ceremony at the Civic Centre in Downtown Chatham. The month is a time to honor and celebrate the accomplishment of Canadians of African descent. It was attended by representatives from the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca M...
Open House Sat. Nov 23, 1-3 P.M. Oakgrove Lane North
Posted on Nov 22, 2024 in Chatham-Kent Events
2 Bedroom Townhouse. Mint condition. 2 car garage, end unit with private treed rear yard. Unit is two bedroom with hard wood floors, kitchen with island, eating area, updated main bath, master with ensuite bath and unfinished basement with 3 piece bath roughed in. Close to amenities. This one will not last.
Christmas is coming! Chatham Santa Parade this Friday Nov 15/24
Posted on Nov 13, 2024 in Chatham-Kent Events
The Christmas Season officially begins Friday evening with the Annual Historic Downtown Chatham BIA Santa Claus Parade leaving Sandy Street at 6:30 P.M. and ending at the Wish Centre at 177 King St. E. Tasty Treats located downtown will be selling hot chocolate, their delicious cotton candy and candy apples at the TD parking lot on King St. Bring y...
Happy Thanksgiving 2024
Posted on Oct 12, 2024 in Chatham-Kent Events
Let's take this Thanksgiving weekend and concentrate on our blessings. Wishing you and your families special blessings on this day of thanks.
Chatham Crowfest This Weekend Wed. Sept 18th- Sat. Sept 21st.
Posted on Sep 16, 2024 in Chatham-Kent Events
There was a time that the bothersome pests were a problem in Chatham-Kent. The municipality spent thousands of dollars on Crow control. Things have changed and they are no longer the problem we...Buxton's 101st. Annual Homecoming Weekend Aug 30-Sept 2/2024
Posted on Aug 26, 2024 in Chatham-Kent Events
Chatham-Kent was a major part of the Underground Railroad and as such hosts the North Buxton Homecoming each September on Labor Day Weekend. This special weekend celebrates the area's black culture and the roots laid by early black settlers in the Buxton area. The population has diminished since the 19th century but many visitors with roots in that...
