Beatlemania On Tour Sept 4/10

                 at Capital Theatre Donwtown Chatham

 Don't miss this one performance at the spectacular newly renovated Capital Theatre in Historic Downtown Chatham.The International Theatrical Concert Show is returning to Canada and begins an 11 stop tour in Chatham. Show producer Johnny Van Grinsven of Showtime Management Australia says" there is no other comparable show which delivers The Beatles full story in this amazing live concert format." 

               An Evening of Elegance August 25/10

 VON Chatham-Kent and Sherry Molema of the Gift Fairy in downtown Chatham are hosting an "Evening of Elegance"  at the newly opened Capital Theatre in Downtown Chatham on Wednesday August 25. Doors will be open at 6:30; fashions and more. Tickets are $47.00 each or 2 for $90.00 and each ticket sale comes with a beautiful complimentary Pashmina scarf. Appetizers and desserts will be served. All proceeds support VON Chathmam-Kent Community Support Programs. For more info call 519-352-4462 Ext. 5239

3rd Anuual Rockstock Aug 13-14/10

Rockstock, the annual Outdoor Concert will team up with a good cause this year, the local Heart and Stroke Foundation. This year's event will be called "Rockstock for the Heart' and be held in picturesqu eTecumseh Park along the banks of the Thames River. Profits from the ticket sales will go toward heart and stroke research.

The headliner band this year will be the Doors.The Doors formed their band in 1965 in L.A.. The group consisted of vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Kreiger. After Morrison's death in 1971 the remaining members continued as a trio before disbanding in 1973. However the Doors popularity has remained and they have sold over 32.5 million albums in the U.S. alone and 75 million worldwide. Manzarek and Kreiger occasionally tour with additional musicians performing exclusively Doors songs. Former Feul Singer, Brett Scallion will be providing vocals for the Chatham perfromance.

Opening for the trio will be The Stand Stills, Redinger, Time and local band, The Long Lots.   More information online at www.rockstockconcert.com or call the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 519-352-6232

Come join us for this fun event!

                          BOOT HILL "COUNTRY" JAMBOREE

                         July 29-Aug 2/2010 Civic Weekend

Don't miss this exciting Event: 3 days and nights of Country Music,5 days of Camping, 18 Country Bands, Karaoke Contest, Beach Volleyball, Red Neck Games, Contests Vendors and More. Thousands are expected to attend this year's second annual event held just outside of Clachan. The line-up of entertainers includes George Canyon, Little Texas, Larry Gatlin and Gatlin Brothers, Derric Ruttan, Jamie Warren, Jessie Farrell, Mustang Sally, Jay Allen plus more to be announced.Tickets available online at www.boothilljamboree.com Hope to see you there.    

                   CK on THE EDGE  JULY 8-18/2001

Don't miss the exciting new ARTS Festival in Historic Downtown Chatham- Kent this summer.

     CK on the Edge is a muti-disciplinary Arts Festival featuring traditional and contemporary art of all types-theatre,music,dance,visual arts,literary arts, film and more. Serena Ryder, a Juno award winning singer/songwriter and guitarist and Ashley MacIsaac an award winning fiddler from Cape Britton island who was featured at the Opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics will be headlining the event. Make sure to include plans to attend the famous Ribfest in beautiful Tecumseh Park along the shore of the Thames River. Don't miss the Annual Sidewalk Sale on the picturesque main street of Historic Downtown Chatham, King Street and visit the many shops and boutiques.Check out their website www.ontheedge.com for details. See you there.

Mitchell's Bay Fun Run and Walk

Saturday July 31 2010

Come join the fun. Sponsored by he Dover Kinsmen in Support of the United Way of Chatham-Kent.  Event begins at 9 A.M. with Registration, T-Shirt pickup and Face Pinting for the kids. Participate in the Zumba Warm Up at 10 A.M. and then get ready to Run or Walk the 2 Mile route at 10 :30 A.M.  The event will end with a barbeque hosted by the Dover Kinsmen at 12 P.M.

To pre-register go to www.uwock.ca or www.doverkinsmen.com

"Improving Lives..... Building Communities "

           New Website Designed to Attract Newcomers

 The municipality in partnership with the Cultural Caolition of Chatham-Kent unveiled Chatham-Kent's Welcome Newcomers Website recently. The website located at www.chatham-kent.ca/newcomers provides newcomers with access to community and settlement information as well as promotes Chatham-Kent as a community for people to relocate.The website contains more than 120 pages of information and links to language and educational resources, housing and employment information and health and financial support.

                     THIS WEEKEND JUNE 18-19/2010 

          ** RELAY FOR LIFE** Canadian Cancer Society

                 Chatham-Kent Athletic Complex

              CELEBRATE:REMEMBER: FIGHT BACK

For more information visit www.relayforlife.ca or call the Chatham-Kent Unit 519-352-3960

June 12-13/10                         DON'T MISS THE FUN!

This weekend on the Patio at the Cove Marina, Lighthouse Cove is the Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band; BBQ Games and much more featuring Windsor's own Micket Rat Band. For details and directions check out Cove Marina 

                                        GREAT FOOD! GREAT FUN!

 The 38th Annual Lyons Club Seafood Dinner this Saturday June 5 in Tilbury. All you can eat Lobster. Crab, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters, Clam Chowders and Seafood Salads. Door open at 5 P.M. with dinner at 6:30 and entertainment and dancing at 9 P.M. Don't miss out!

 Tickets are only $55.00 per person. Call Diane at Di's Cut and Curl's 519-682-4444