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PURRRRRGENT APPEAL: Help Animals this Holiday Season
Posted December 6, 2011 @ 3:31PM
Help Devonshire Mall Help Our Furry Friends This Christmas by buying a raffle ticket and supporting the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society
WINDSOR, ON (December 6, 2011) – From now until December 15th, buy a raffle ticket in support of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society and get a chance to win spectacular prizes.
All proceeds directly benefit the Windsor/Essex Humane Society.
Dates: From now until December 15th
Draw: Winner will be announced on December 16th
Cost: $5 for one ticket, $10 for three tickets.
Location: tickets are sold at Customer Service, located near Cineplex Theaters. Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Street, Windsor, Ontario.
Prizes!
One lucky family will win a professionally decorated 7’ ft. Christmas tree (on display now!) that will be delivered to the winners’ home by Devonshire Mall following the draw the 16thof December. Other prizes include gift cards valued up to $250 to spend at any store at Devonshire Mall.
About the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society was founded in 1926 and incorporated in 1949. Since its humble beginnings in a citizen’s backyard, the Society has been promoting responsible pet ownership, compassion for all living things and a commitment to be involved and make a difference.
In 1971, its present facility opened on Provincial Road and remains one of the largest animal shelters in South Western Ontario. The shelter is also the centre for animal control in the City of Windsor.
The centre is affiliated with the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) and is a member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies. The Humane Society contract with the City of Windsor provides funding for animal control and a portion of the shelter services for residents of the municipality.
About Devonshire Mall
Devonshire Mall is a super-regional shopping centre dominating the retail landscape in the trade area. The outstanding retail mix is continually redefined with brand name destination retailers such as H&M, Old Navy, Gap, American Eagle, Urban Behavior, Build-a-Bear Workshop, and Aéropostale. The centre is also highly recognized as a leader in community partnerships and customer service excellence. Devonshire Mall is co-owned by Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. and HOOPP Realty Inc.
December 11: Third Annual Candlelight Service in remembrance of children who have died
Posted November 11, 2011 @ 7:37PM
On Sunday, December 11, come out to the Third Annual Candlelight Service in Remembrance of children who have died, presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County Branch’s (CMHA-WECB’s) Bereavement Programs.
This service, which is part of the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting, takes place at the WFCU Centre on Mickey Renaud Way. Attendees will assemble at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot for the outdoor service which will begin at 6:40 p.m. Refreshments will follow the procession in the Collavino Hall. Please bring a photo of your child for the memory table.
Please call to register: 519-255-1749
CANSPELL FREE REGISTRATION
Posted October 18, 2011 @ 6:01PM
The Windsor Star is pleased to announce
FREE REGISTRATION
for Canspell 2012, thanks to the generous support from the
St. Clair College Alumni Association.
CANSPELL SCHOOL REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
TO FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH, 2011.
WINDSOR, ON - It’s not too late! Registration for The Windsor Star Canspell Spelling Bee program has been extended to Friday, November 11th, 2011. Schools can visit www.canspell.com and register immediately online, or by mail with the downloadable registration form.
Postmedia Canspell is open to children across the country in grades 4-8. Students have fun learning new words and competing at school spelling bees. Last year approximately 250,000 students took part in the educational initiative in 21 cities across Canada.
Canspell makes it easy for students and teachers to get started. Schools receive the following materials:
For students
· A Get Cracking® Speller Kit and Study Guide for each student, containing this year’s study material, word games, tips and more, courtesy of Egg Farmers of Canada
· Participation certificates for each student
· Study material for school spelling bee champions
For teachers
· A comprehensive Teacher Kit with bee instructions and word lists
· Downloadable classroom activities and games
Regional bees will be held in each of the 21 communities in February and March, 2012 –The Windsor Star Regional Spelling Bee will take place on Sunday, February 26th, 2011 at St. Clair Centre for the Arts. The winners of each regional bee will receive a $5000 Canspell Education Award, courtesy of Egg Farmers of Canada.
The 21 regional winners will meet in Toronto at the end of March to compete at the 8th annual Postmedia Canspell National Spelling Bee Final, where the prize pool is $15,000. In addition, the top three spellers will be sent to Washington, D.C. to compete internationally at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in June.
CBC is the exclusive broadcaster of the 2012 Canspell National Spelling Bee and will lend radio and television support to help celebrate Canada's super-spellers. The nation’s top spellers will also be the focus of a special broadcast on CBC Television in April, 2012.
Murals 4 Mommies & More Can Personalize Your Nursery
Posted July 4, 2011 @ 1:17PM
Wondering how you will decorate the nursery for your new child? Murals 4 Mommies & More can help.
Melissa Simpson Grant, Professional Artist and the company’s Owner, offers custom painting and design for your baby’s nursery, as well as journalistic photography for new Moms!
From June 26 to Aug 26 she is running an Introductory Special - A FREE DIGITAL CD of your photos when you book a Newborn photography session. The session fee is only $50 and the artist will come to you!
For your Baby's Nursery MURAL PAINTING, she is offering FREE consultations, planning sessions and estimates.
Call or email today at 519-997-4395, or Murals4mommies@hotmail.com.
For an additional 25% OFF, “Like” Murals 4 Mommies & More on Facebook (Murals 4 Mommies & More). Get an extra 20% OFF when you suggest Murals 4 Mommies & More to your friends and they "Like" the company as well!
Tree mural and wall hanging by Murals 4 Mommies & More.
Newborn baby journalistic photo by Murals 4 Mommies & More.
Ontario welcomes this year’s Young & Free Spokesperson
Posted June 20, 2011 @ 12:54PM
22-year-old from Kingsville Ontario wins the Young & Free Ontario spokesperson dream job
(ESSEX, ON) June 20, 2011 - After a search that attracted applicants from across Southwestern Ontario, one has emerged victorious in her pursuit of the ultimate prize – a dream job as the Young & Free Ontario spokesperson.
Kaylie Dame, a 22-year-old from Kingsville, is the winner of the Young & Free Ontario spokesperson job search.
“We were blown away by all the content our finalists created,” said Liz Arkinstall, United Communities Credit Union Manager of Community Relations, “Kaylie’s campaign was well thought out, using an online presence as well as an on-foot campaign to bring in the votes. She really connected with the public and that is what we are looking for”.
As the spokesperson for Young & Free Ontario, Dame will work on behalf of both United Communities Credit Union and Libro Financial Group. She will provide useful financial tips for those in her age group by attending a wide array of events and creating daily online content including blog posts and videos.
“I can’t believe I’m the Young & Free Ontario spokesperson, I’m thrilled to have this opportunity! I really have to give credit to my fellow finalists, though. They both ran great campaigns,” Dame said. “I’m looking forward to getting out into the communities and talking to people my age about what they’re looking for from their financial institutions. Saving money and planning for the future is important to people my age and by sponsoring this job search, United Communities and Libro are saying it’s important to them too. Having a free account available for the 25 and under crowd also gives me a great perk to talk about!”
Dame won the contest with fierce competition from the 2 other finalists, Brianna Theurer, 20 from Brantford and Mackenna Roth, 22, from Delaware. The two finalists each received $500 as reward for their hard work in the final phase of the competition.
Young & Free Ontario is an award-winning youth program that offers the 25-and-under crowd:
· Useful information to assist young people in managing their finances independently
· A voice for members through a hired spokesperson
· A head start in the form of a suite of no fee accounts with great features called the
Go Free Bundle™
· A dedicated website where the spokesperson creates fun and entertaining blog posts and videos with helpful advice and financial tips. www.youngfreeontario.com
United Communities Credit Union is one of Ontario’s largest Credit Unions, with 10 branches and more than 36,000 Member/Owners. With $690 million in assets under administration, United Communities offers a full range of banking, borrowing, investment and insurance services and advice to personal, commercial and agricultural Member/Owners. United Communities has been enriching Member/Owners lives through the achievement of their financial success and the betterment of communities for over 66 years. For more information visit www.myunited.ca
“Working With the Environment” Art Show & Silent Auction at Devonshire Mall
Posted May 23, 2011 @ 9:24PM
Corresponding to the art theme of Biz X’s June issue is the 1st Annual “Working with the Environment” Art Show & Silent Auction. May 16 – June 5, 2011
Devonshire Mall is proud to host the 1st Annual Art Show and Silent Auction from May 16 – June 5, 2011. In partnership with CAW Local 200 and CAW Local 444, along with the Greater Essex County District School Board, the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, and the Windsor and Essex County French School Board, the exhibit will highlight art works by students created with themes of “working”, “the environment” or a combination of the two.
24 pieces of art created by local students from 24 different schools will be on display throughout Devonshire Mall. The art works will be up for sale through a silent auction and all of the proceeds will help raise funds for respective schools and an environmental organization of their students’ collective choice. In addition, two winners of the show will awarded $500 each for furthering their artistic talents: one winner chosen by a panel of 3 local artists and the other chosen by the student artists’ peers.
Young & Free Ontario Offers the Ultimate Job to Gen Y!
Posted April 4, 2011 @ 10:41PM
The coolest job ever is once again up for grabs for a resident of southwestern Ontario between the ages of 17 and 25.From April 4 to May 11, 2011, young adults between 17 & 25 have the opportunity to apply to be the next Young & Free® Ontario spokesperson!
The application process is unique as it is reality TV style! The successful applicant will get a $25,000 one-year contract with up to a $5,000 bonus, a MacBook Pro notebook computer, an HD Canon digital video camera, an iPhone, and the use of a Dodge Caliber for his or her term as spokesperson for Young & Free Ontario. The job entails writing, creating video, and traveling throughout southern Ontario to promote financial education and the Go Free Bundle™ offered by Libro Financial Group and United Communities Credit Union.
View photos and read the announcement blog post by clicking this link.
“This has been an amazing experience. As the Young & Free Ontario spokesperson, I attended some really cool community college and university sports events. I got the chance to meet with other people my age who are trying to get a handle on their finances, and share helpful information with them. But now it’s time to pass the torch to the next voice of the 17 to 25 year old age group,” said 2010 Young & Free Ontario Spokester, Keith Reinhart.
The Young & Free Ontario Spokester position is a one-year, paid contract position with a ton of great perks. The successful candidate will be 17-25 years old and will create relationships with Gen Y through interaction at YoungFreeOntario.com and attendance at community events throughout southwestern Ontario. They’ll also interact with the public through Twitter and Facebook.
“Libro Financial Group and United Communities Credit Union are excited to view the creativity and new ideas that the Spokester applicants put forward. We know the 2011 spokester will find his or her own unique way to bring needed and valuable financial information to young adults in southwestern Ontario,” said Krista Wydeven, Libro Communications Specialist.
“Interested 17-25 year olds can visit YoungFreeOntario.com for details and application instructions,” explained Liz Arkinstall, Manager of Community Relations at United Communities Credit Union. “Application deadline is noon, Wednesday, May 11, 2011.”
Young & Free Ontario is an award-winning youth program that offers the 25-and-under crowd:
· Useful information to assist young people in managing their finances independently
· A voice for young Member/Owners through a hired spokesperson
· A head start in the form of a suite of accounts with great features called the Go Free Bundle™
· A dedicated website where the spokesperson creates fun and entertaining blog posts and videos with helpful advice and financial tips.
United Communities Credit Union is one of Ontario’s largest Credit Unions, with 10 branches and more than 36,000 Member/Owners. With $690 million in assets under administration, United Communities offers a full range of banking, borrowing, investment and insurance services and advice to personal, commercial and agricultural Member/Owners. United Communities has been enriching Member/Owners lives through the achievement of their financial success and the betterment of communities for over 66 years. For more information visit myunited.ca
VOTE TO HELP HOMELESS ANIMALS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Posted March 18, 2011 @ 12:00PM
Give Windsor $25K to help homeless cats. All you have to do is click!
Pepsi is offering $25K to individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations with ideas that will have a positive impact on communities.
In the running during this cycle of giving is a number of programs and organizations that want to put the money towards helping suffering homeless cats in our local community, and to provide funding for spay and neuter clinics that will reduce our city’s homeless and feral cat population.
You can vote for 10 different causes per day until April 30 so please keep the following in Mind:
Earn Your Wings (25K):This project will benefit Windsor and surrounding areas that have been overrun with feral and stray cats which are breeding at an incredible rate. Cats will also receive medical attention which will benefit people’s indoor/outdoor cats as well in disease control,flea and worm prevention as well as educating the public about feral cats. Also rat and disease control: http://www.refresheverything.ca/38506thconcessionwindsorontariocanada
John Higgins (25K): In Windsor, there are many homeless and feral cats that are in need of medical treatment. Although there are many people who feed these cats, they cannot afford to take them to the vet when if they run into problems. Therefore, many of the cats unfortunately die or live in pain. These funds would allow people who are taking care of homeless cats who to seek medical help to care for the suffering animals: http://www.refresheverything.ca/helppayformedicalexpensesforhomelesscatsinwindsor
Windsor’s TLC Animal Aid (25K):Its "Friends of Ferals" project will help spay/neuter 100 free-roaming cats in an effort to help deal with the problem of overpopulation of cats in the city. This is a humane solution for the animals and fosters compassion in neighbourhoods and communities: http://www.refresheverything.ca/tlcanimalaid
For the Love of Grace Spay/Neuter Program (10K): It is estimated, there are 30,000 feral cats in Windsor Ontario. This program’s goal is to help these cats who face hardships on the street, by a trap, neuter & release program. They would also like to work to find homes for strays that are tame and socialized, but who have been abandoned and provide basic vaccinations to colony cats: http://www.refresheverything.ca/fortheloveofgracespayneuterprogram
C.A.T. Cat Assistance Team (10K): This project’s goal is to spay/neuter 200 known feral cats in Amherstburg and to provide food and shelter for over 7 feral cat colonies: http://www.refresheverything.ca/happycats
Kelly Taylor (5K): This fund is to help build shelters and supply food for feral cats by giving these supplies to those who care for them. Doing so will result in less cats roaming the streets of Windsor, tearing into garbage or digging in people's yards. All of this will increase the enjoyment of people's property and will help the city's image and tourism business: http://www.refresheverything.ca/feralcatshelter
Use the rest of your votes for other great programs that help animals in Ontario and across Canada. Taking a few moments to click will help save the lives of suffering animals.
Deadline looms for the Detroit River Canadian Student Video Contest
Posted February 25, 2011 @ 3:29PM
Do you attend a secondary school in Essex County? Are you interested in the state of our local environment? Are you skilled in graphic design and making videos? If you’ve answered yes then we have the perfect project for you. The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC) is reminding local students that the deadline for submissions is only a month away for its “ACTION! Detroit River Student Video Contest”; Submissions must be received by Friday March 25, 2011.
The contest is aimed at getting local youth engaged in local environmental issues by tapping into their creativity and talent to develop a short (30 second) advertisement to promote the protection/restoration of the Detroit River ecosystem.
Secondary school students (up to 4 in a group) can submit their video entry (in French or English) until March 25, 2011. At that time, the DRCC selection committee will choose the Top 10 videos and post them to their website for public voting. The winners will be announced in May 2011. There are cash prizes (up to $500) available for students as well as a grant for each of the three winning schools (to be used for environmental, science, or media technology programs).
For more information, please visit http://www.detroitriver.ca/video
Celebrate Family Day With Parks And Recreation
Posted February 18, 2011 @ 12:23PM
Celebrate Family Day with Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation offers public skating and recreational swimming on Family Day, February 21. Consider visiting one of the following centres with your family:
• Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex hosts warm water public swims from 1:30 – 3:00 pm;
• Free public skating at Lanspeary Lions Outdoor Rink from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, weather permitting.
• South Windsor Recreation Centre offers Parent and Tot skating from Noon – 12:50 pm Little Stars, pre-schoolers with sticks and pucks, from 1:00 pm-1:50 pm. Senior skating from 11 am – 11:50 am.
• WFCU Centre Family Day Skate from 12:15 pm to 2:05 pm sponsored by Windsor Spitfires.
Regular recreation fees apply. All Parks and Recreation facilities will continue to honour all rentals, but no other centres will offer leisure programs on Monday, February 21. Charles J. Clark Rink is currently closed as a result of the warm weather.
For general information and inquiries, call 311, or
Adie Knox Herman Recreation Centre, City of Windsor
1551 Wyandotte Street West |519/253-3157
South Windsor Recreation Centre, City of Windsor
2555 Pulford | 519/974-7979
WFCU Centre, City of Windsor
8787 McHugh St | 519/9974-7979
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