Coming Up

AUGUST

August 25 and September 1 — The Leamington Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., will hold 'vegetarian cooking' classes in the basement hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Thc cost is $5 per night, or $10 for all three nights. For further information, or to register, call 326-5216 or 519-726-5300. Limited seating.

August 27 & 28 - Art by the River, Essex County's oldest arts and crafts show. Browse their wares from 10-5 on the beautiful grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site. Enjoy musical entertainment and magic, paint a picture at the "little artist workshop" in the children's area or take a guided historic tour. Admission is $4.50, children 12 and under are free (when accompanied by an adult). No pets please. Art by the River-an olde town, end of summer tradition since 1967. See www.gibsonartgallery.com

SEPTEMBER

September 2 — St. John's Anglican Church will host a pig roast at the Leamington Marina from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets available by call 326-3111 or 326-4042.

September 7 — There will be a Leamington blood donor clinic from noon to 7:30 p.m. at the Portuguese Club, 217Talbot St. W. Call 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

September 7 — Shoooters' Photography Club will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. at Colasanti's. Chad Riley of the Leamington Arts Centre wil discuss their up and coming photo show, including how to show photos. For further information contact Ann Cotter at 733-3266 or anncott@gmail.com.

September 9 — Kingsville Library's 'adult book club' will meet at 9 a.m. This month's selection if 'Sanctuary Line' by Jane Urquhart.

September 10 — Kingsville Historical Park Museum will host an auction sale at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 188, Kingsville at 7 p.m. It begins at 7 p.m. and will include quilts, dolls, gift certificates, gifts, etc. Tickets are $20 and include light refreshments and desserts and door prizes. For further information or tickets call Wayne or Katherine Gunning at 519-839-4731.

September 13 — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present the 'Family to Family' education program for families of individuals with serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder. The 11-week course starts today in Leamington. To register, or for further information call Earl at 324-9498 or Noreen at 322-0163.

September 16 — Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Community Living Essex County at a Dinner and Celebration Gala at the Ciociaro Club in Oldcastle. Cocktails at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:00pm. Dance to the music of Last Minute. Tickets are $50 and available by calling 519-776-6483, ext 0, or visit www.communitylivingessex.org.

September 17 — The Leamington Salvation Army, 88 Setterington St., will host a fall bazaar and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

September 17 — Olinda-Ruthven Church, 1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven will host a broasted chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for children and under five, free. Take out available. For further information call 326-2506 or 326-4570.

September 17 — The Leamington Library will host 'Amazing Animals' at 1 p.m. for youngsters aged 6-10. Register at the library.

September 22 — The Kingsville Library will host 'back to school is cool' at 4:30 p.m. for youngsters aged seven and up. Register at the library.

September 24 & 25 — Join the fun of the 32nd Annual Ruthven Apple Festival on Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. Fun for the whole family with all proceeds to Community Living Essex County. Enjoy over 100 craft and food vendors, parade,entertainment and car show, Farmer's Market. For more information call 519-776-6483, ext 246, or visit www.communitylivingessex.org.

. September 28 — The Kingsville Library will host 'toddlertime' each Wednesday through Nov. 23 at 10:15 a.m. for children aged 18-36 months with their caregiver. Pre-register at the library.

September 29 — The Leamington Library wil host 'baby storytime' each Thursday through Nov. 24 at 10:15 a.m. for babies aged 0-18 months with their caregiver. Register at the library.

September 29 — The Kingsville Library will host 'baby storytime' at 10:15 a.m. for babies aged 0-18 months with caregiver. Pre-register at the library.

September 29 — Kingsville Library will host 'September scarecrows' at 4:30 p.m. for youngsters aged 4-6. Register at the library.

OCTOBER

October 1 — The Lions Club of Kingsville will host a Thanksgiving Bingo at Lions Community Hall, 23 Mill St. W. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 2 p.m. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. The proceeds benefit the Kingsville Food Bank and the Leamington Hospital Foundation. Guests are asked to bring non-perishable itsm for the Kingsville Food Bank.

October 5 — Leamington Library will host 'family storytime' each Wednesday until Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to five years with a caregiver. Register at the library.

October 16 — 'Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer' will be held at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex with participant check-in at 9 a.m. and walk start time at 10 a.m. The non-competitive walk, one to five kilometers, supports breast cancer research. To register online or for further information visit www.takingsteps.ca or call committee chair (Deb) at 326-6199.

Non-profit and charitable organizations in the South Essex area are eligible to have events listed in Coming Up.

To have items included in the column, drop us a line at least two weeks before the event. Tell us briefly what's going on and the time, date and location. If a telephone number would help, include it.

Drop this information off, fax or mail it to Coming Up, Leamington Post, 75 Oak St. W., Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2B2, fax 519-326-2171.