December 6, 2022

December 6th is the 340th day of the year. There are 25 days remaining until the end of the year.

Movies @ Your Library are back! Hosted by the Chatham branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library every Tuesday.

Book your spot today to see The Lost City starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, and Daniel Radcliffe. Movies start at 2pm.

There is limited space, registration is required.

The man in red has a few more stops this season in C-K.

Santa will be in Dresden, aka Southwestern Ontario’s Christmas Town, on Saturday at 5.

He’ll also be stopping by Ridgetown on Saturday at 1.

The last local parade will be Friday evening in Thamesville.

The Salvation Army still needs Red Kettle volunteers.

The Kettles are now out in Chatham, Wallaceburg, Ridgetown, and Blenheim.

Money raised in each community, stays in that community. The funds raised directly will support local families and children in need in Chatham-Kent.

Volunteers are needed – Contact the Salvation Army at CKSalvationArmy.org or call 519-354-8353.

Bright Lights Windsor returned over the weekend.

Millions of lights light up Jackson Park in Windsor over the holidays.

Bright Lights is open nightly from 5:30-10pm and runs until January 8th.

Sensory friendly “Silent Nights” are offered on Tuesday evenings. The lights will be on, but sound will be muted and strobe elements paused so the display can be enjoyed in a peaceful environment that is accommodating to sensory sensitivities.

For more details check out brightlightswindsor.ca.

Over 100,000 people visited Jackson Park last year for Bright Lights.

Pantone has announced the Color of the Year: Viva Magenta.

Pantone reveals its Color of the Year every December, and its 2023 choice, is a vibrant relative of the red family.

Described as “a nuanced crimson tone” that balances warm and cool, Viva Magenta is “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time.”

Viva Magenta represents reassurance, confidence and connection in a world trying to get back on its feet.

The choice is intended to reflect the latest trends across sectors including fashion, beauty, technology, design and home decor.

An unconventional shade for an unconventional time:
a new vision. Color of the Year 2023: PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta

Vibrating with vim and vigor, a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family demonstrating a new signal of strength.https://t.co/vxEQlBykRT#Pantone pic.twitter.com/pRIP6bI2NH

— PANTONE (@pantone) December 2, 2022

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This post was written by Chris McLeod