5 Things You Need To Know For December 9, 2025

December 9th is the 343rd day of the year. There are 22 days remaining until the end of the year.

The Chatham-Kent Public Library hosts Movies @ Your Library every Tuesday at the Chatham branch.

Stop by today to see Peace by Chocolate.

Movies start at 2 p.m.

The Salvation Army Kettles are on the streets and are still looking for volunteers.

The goal this year is $560,000 and that will stay local and support local initiatives.

Please make a donation (some kettles are equipped to take debit and credit cards) and volunteer your time to watch a kettle over the holidays. To help out call the Chatham-Kent Salvation Army at 519-437-1784 or 519-437-1769 or check out the Facebook page for info.

The Salvation Army is also collecting toys for the holiday season. Connect with them if you’d like to make a donation. The Salvation Army works closely with the Chatham Goodfellows to make sure both organizations are helping as many families as possible.

Santa’s back on the road this weekend, visiting Ridgetown and Dresden.

The 76th annual Ridgetown Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday at 1 p.m. The parade starts near the high school and proceeds along Main Street through downtown. The theme this year is “150 Years of Ridgetown Christmases”

The Dresden Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade will be Saturday at 6 p.m. The parade starts at Dresden Area Central School and end at the Tiffin Memorial Pavilion on St. John St. in the park. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Toyland” Following the parade, Santa Claus will be greeting children in the pavilion for photos.

The final Chatham-Kent Santa Claus parade will be in Thamesville December 19th.

The Ridgetown Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library is hosting a Houseplant Swap this week.

Bring in a plant to swap either in a pot or fresh out of water wrapped in a wet paper towel, then you can take a new favourite home. If you don’t have a plant to share but want to start growing they’ve got extras to get you started.

Oscar Mayer is hiring a new crop of Weinermobile drivers.

You’ll spend a year driving around in a 27-foot-long Weinermobile, going to 200 different events, and serving as a brand ambassador for Oscar Mayer. They’re looking for people with a degree or experience in marketing or communications who are outgoing, friendly, and have a valid driver’s license. Drivers are known as “Hotdoggers”

The company says, “Driving the Wienermobile is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring joy to people of all ages.” Only 12 drivers will be selected out of over 5,000 applicants.

They didn’t list any salary information, but a few years ago, it was reportedly around $30,000 for the year.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod