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July 3rd, 2009

Downtown Farmers’ Market Opens Tomorrow!

Autumn Essex County Honey Crisp Apples (5)

The new, downtown Farmers’ Market I blogged about previously opens tomorrow (Saturday).  The market will be open 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, every Saturday until October, and is located at the old Transit Windsor / Greyhound Bus Terminal in downtown Windsor.

The Farmers’ Market website is now up, and lists all the important details.

http://www.downtownfarmersmarket.ca/


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July 2nd, 2009

Windsor Canada Day Parade

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Thanks to regular reader annie for taking these for me as I couldn’t make it to the parade.

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July 1st, 2009

Happy Canada Day, Windsor

Happy Clarica Canada Day

Little flags placed on lawns seem to be a tradition here in Windsor.  On the flipside, they say they are provided by “Clarica” Canada.  Happy Canada Day!!


   
June 30th, 2009

Assumption Church, and others update: architecturally speaking

Assumption Church - Night w/ Steeple

I’ve blogged extensively in the past about Assumption Church, a marvelous rendition of the ‘perpendicular gothic’ architectural style here in Windsor.  Some of you may know that the fate of this unique structure is uncertain.  The building needs anywhere from $7m to $10m in repairs in such areas as foundation, brickwork and most importantly replacement of the centre beam above the ceiling (what holds the church together).

Recently, things are looking up for Assumption..

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June 29th, 2009

Carrousel of the Nations, around the city

Carrousel of Nations: Greek Village

Entertainment at the Greek Village

Carrousel of the Nations concluded this weekend with the second week of Carrousel Around the City at four villages:  Greek, Scottish, German and Caribbean.  What a great celebration of culture in Windsor!  Quite a tradition too, it’s been going on for years now.

Did you go to Carrousel of the Nations this year?  How was your experience?


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