{"id":36087,"date":"2024-10-18T05:55:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T09:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/?p=36087"},"modified":"2024-10-21T05:45:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T09:45:04","slug":"october-18-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/blogs\/5-things-you-need-to-know\/2024\/10\/october-18-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"October 18, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>October 18th is the 292nd day of the year. There are 74 days remaining until the end of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-54690 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/ef794108-cksy_5_things_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"46\" height=\"90\" \/>The Learning, Earning &amp; Living CK Career Expo and Job Fair is today at the John D. Bradley Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Over 50 local employers will be on site with a variety of job opportunities. Bring your resume, and be prepared to interview on site.<\/p>\n<p>The job fair is open 3-7:30 p.m. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chatham-kent.ca\/livingck\/workinginck\/Pages\/CKCareerExpo.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LivingCK.ca\/CareerExpo<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-406 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/fd341b29-cksy_5_things_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"59\" height=\"74\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-28490\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2022\/10\/fce22001-chatham-goodfellows.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2022\/10\/fce22001-chatham-goodfellows.jpg 2460w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2022\/10\/fce22001-chatham-goodfellows-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2022\/10\/fce22001-chatham-goodfellows-695x334.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/>The Chatham Goodfellows are getting set for their 70th year of providing food and toys to children and their families during the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, No Child Without A Christmas supported 1600 families with food and gift baskets. The organization raised over $228,000.<\/p>\n<p>The former Monsignor Uyen school will be used for packing and distribution again this year.<\/p>\n<p>Some key dates for the 2024 campaign:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>November 1 &#8211; Online Applications for those who have applied in previous years.<\/li>\n<li>November 4 &#8211; First-time Applications: Must apply by phone. Applications close: Friday, November 29.<\/li>\n<li>December 2 \u2013 Porchlight Campaign: Residents are asked to donate money, toys or food when a volunteer comes to their door, or reach out to the Goodfellows at 519-354-1146 to arrange pick up.<\/li>\n<li>December 13-14 \u2013 Street Sales of Goodfellows Newspaper: Volunteers will fan out across Chatham to collect donations for copy of annual Goodfellows newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>December 9-12: Toy Packing at former Monsignor Uyen school, 255 Lark St.<\/li>\n<li>December 17 \u2013 Food packing and delivery takes place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on the annual campaign, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chathamgoodfellows.ca\/ target=\" rel=\"noopener\">ChathamGoodfellows.ca<\/a>, or join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chathamgoodfellows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chatham Goodfellows Facebook Page<\/a>. You can donate by mailing a cheque to P.O. Box 114 Chatham, ON N7M 5K1 or by e-transfer to <a href=\"mailto:donate@chathamgoodfellows.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donate@chathamgoodfellows.ca<\/a> and receive an automatic receipt.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-54692 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/3acb2f67-cksy_5_things_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"58\" height=\"90\" \/>Saturday is CHiRP Day in C-K!<\/p>\n<p>Firefighters from all 19 fire stations, along with community partners will be taking to the streets, knocking on doors, and visiting homes to check your alarms.<\/p>\n<p>Book a CHiRP Check by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chatham-kent.ca\/fire\/Pages\/default.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">CKFire.ca<\/a> or calling 311.<\/p>\n<p>During a CHiRP Home Alarm Check, firefighters visit your home to ensure your smoke &amp; carbon monoxide alarms are working, correctly located &amp; not expired. Have alarms that need replacing? We can help with that too.<\/p>\n<p>If you see a fire truck on your street, come over for a truck tour from one of the firefighters.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-54688 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/63a1a3cf-cksy_5_things_4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"65\" height=\"90\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-32008\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/10\/a8062bf6-detroit-free-press-marathon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"74\" height=\"70\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepmarathon.com\/\">Detroit Free Press Marathon<\/a> is this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The race takes place on Sunday. The International Half and Marathon start at 7 and the U.S. Marathon starts at 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed to traffic from 6:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The Ambassador Bridge will remain open to race runners and both commercial and passenger vehicles during the race. The bridge should be cleared of runners by 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>This is the 47th marathon, it is sold out and will include a record attendance of over 26,000 competitors.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-54689 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/3a9171bb-cksy_5_things_5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"89\" \/>Coats, sweaters and short sleeves this weekend across Chatham-Kent.<\/p>\n<p>Frosty mornings will be replaced with highs in the low 20&#8217;s through the weekend and into next week.<\/p>\n<p>Sunny and a high of 17C today, 19 tomorrow and 21 on Sunday. Jumping up to 23C back to work on Monday. Our next chance for rain is an outside shot Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-31464 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature-695x411.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Never miss a minute of CKMORNINGS! Subscribe to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.943cksy.com\/podcasts\/ckmornings-icymi-podcast\/\">CKMORNINGS ICYMI Podcast<\/a>\u00a0wherever you get your podcasts. 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