Windsor Basketeers is part of a national volunteer organization that helps women in shelters by providing baskets filled with personal and household items that they need when moving to a new home. Our branch helps women that transition out of Hiatus House.

Windsor Basketeers is asking caring people to consider building a basket for a woman in need.

On Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Windsor Basketeers will be accepting filled, wrapped baskets or lidded storage totes at The Safety Village at Forest Glade and Lauzon Parkway.

To learn more about this wonderful organization you can find them at:

https://www.basketeers.org/chapter/windsor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566948209118

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windsorbasketeers

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Before I go further, because we couldn’t record the entire manifesto, I want you to see where Ben Puzzoli’s heart is at. Here is his manifesto:

https://www.facebook.com/share/25NGW8raUbTy6bQi/

Ben doesn’t just put out fun, wacky, out there videos, his goal is to make people laugh, smile and feel good. Not a Pour Decision’s following has grown by leaps and bounds in since March 2023.

These videos are like nothing you have ever seen. And it’s nothing that can be described, but experienced. Be prepared to see a guy without a shirt, in a robe or a skeleton costume that has a boner (his mom bought it!)

Follow Not a Pour Decision! You can find all his links at: https://www.notapourdecision.com

Be prepared to laugh at all his shenanigans, but make sure to have a tissue cause you will laugh until you cry, or at least shake your head at how far Ben will go to make people happy.

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Thrift shopping? Finding a good deal, unique item? helping your community by either donating, shopping or up cycling?

Well if you are in the Kingsville, Ontario area, I have a place for you!

This thrift store is also a consignment store and sells gorgeous, unique items. Nothing goes to waste as they will also donate some of their donations to the mission. A portion of their proceeds go to support a local charity in Kingsville, URSA Major. Jess & Steve are a gem and always thinking about giving back to the community.

You can check out their website: https://altrthriftshop.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altrthriftshop/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altrthriftshop

Learn more about URSA Major: https://www.umlsc.org/

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Theatre productions in the Windsor/Essex County area are booming.

I was so honoured to sit down with the ACT - Arts Collective Theatre’s President & Vice President Chris Rabideau & Moya Mcalister.

ACT is a not for profit Company that has programs for all age groups from 8 to seniors to foster and nurture the creativity so many people in our area have. The productions that ACT is producing are worthy of stages in more prominent cities such as Toronto, Chicago, etc. From Disney Newsies Jr. to Rent, their performances are top notch.

If you are interested in seeing their performances or even being a part of them, you can get any information for ACT at:

https://actwindsor.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actwindsor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actwindsor

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artscollectivetheatre3512

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Today I was honoured to sit down with local author, Claudio D’Andrea.

Claudio just published his first book of short stories at the age of 60. It is a magnificent book that I read and couldn’t put it down. I am pretty sure that Claudio is not done treating us to his tales. From the sounds of it he will be creating more stories, poems and other surprises in the future.

To find out more about Claudio and to purchase his book, Stories in the Key of Song:

https://claudiodandrea.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554850330382

And other social media outlets.

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Sarah Parks truly has a love for horses, this business and introducing people of all ages to horses. Essex County, Ontario is really lucky to have someplace that allows people of all ages develop an appreciation and love for these beautiful creatures.

She not only offers year round riding lessons, but also either takes her ponies to events, parties or you can stay on the ranch and get the full ranch experience with your children. There is also a volunteer program for kids 16 years and older to really learn how to take care of the ranch and these beautiful creatures.

Meeting one of the horses and watching them today at the market, I can see for myself how loved and cared for each animal is and how the horses really love the attention they get from all the kids and even me, lol.

For more information, you can check out their website:

https://www.sarahparkshorsemanship.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahparkshorsemanship/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarah.Parks.Horsemanship?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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The Friends of Fort Malden is a non profit organization that works in partnership with Parks Canada to help preserve Fort Malden.

With their fundraising, they are able to employ youths throughout the summer. These kids learn all about the history and participate in demonstrations. Dressed in formal attire they get to show off muskets and so much more.

Thanks to all the fundraising and hard work Friends of Fort Malden does, we are able to keep our wonderful part of history in Amherstburg, Ontario going, demonstrating the life, culture and how people lived back when Fort Malden was a working Fort.

Thank you to Jeffery Warnock the President of Fort Malden for sitting down with us. For more information, please check out:

Website: http://www.friendsfortmalden.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friends_of_fort_malden/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoffortmalden

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Ted “Butch” Rocheleau, Owner of Butch’s Best BBQ introduced me to his tasty sauce at the Amherstburg Farmer’s Market and I was sold.1

It has been on the market since 2019. Originally branded a BBQ sauce, it was quickly branded a sauce that can go on everything, including salad bowls. Butch’s is found in over 20 stores as well as markets. In fact Butch’s sauce is used in all OG Pizza Locations in Ontario, Canada.

Also know every purchase of a 500 ml or larger jar of Butch’s bbq sauce, a portion of the sales go to support local youth sports in need of team sponsorship, uniforms & registration costs for children’s families with financial hardships.

Website: https://butchs.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butchbestbbqsauce/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butchsbestbbq

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In Windsor and Essex County if you say pierogi, you are talking about Little Foot Foods. I talked with one of the owners, Rob Myers and am amazed by how far their company has come. They still do markets and local events, but they also sell in many brick and mortar stores, including select Real Canadian Superstores. They not only make pierogi (almost 50 different varieties btw), but if you visit their store there are many other meals that are in stock.

To learn more about their products, you can find them at:

https://littlefootfoods.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlefootfoods/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlefootfoods

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Talking with Director Joey Wright and Nik Prsa (Atho’s) about the upcoming adaptation of The Three Musketeers has me really excited to see it. We have not seen this play performed in Windsor/Essex County in many years so I can’t wait to see Joey’s version of this popular play. Sneek Peak - there is a female musketeer!

This will be opening September 13th, 2024 and running September 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28 , 2024.

September 19th is pay what you can and September 26th is scent free day which is refreshing for people that not only can’t afford to see the show full price and also anyone that has allergies.

For more information, watch the podcast! And check out their website:

https://www.kordazone.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kordaartisticproductions/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kordazone

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