Ford City Alley Mural Project Unflods- In pictures

September 7, 2013 Jon Jimenez gets to work on his mural for the FCAMP.

Karlene Nielsen, Community Coordinator with the United Way funded strategy Ford City Neighbourhood Renewal poses with the Alley Mural Project logo garage by Jon Jimenez Sept 21, 2013.

Ford City Residents in Action members and President of the Ford City Business Improvement Association pose with Ward 5 Councilor Ed Sleiman on Sept. 21, 2103

Judy DePassio stands with her "canvas" before beginning work October 27, 2013

Judy DePassio getting used to the Ironlak spraypaint on Oct. 27, 2013, this was her first mural completed with spraypaint.

Judy completed this mural in one day utilizing Ironlak spraypaint on October 27, 2013

More to come....

Ford City Market Kickoff Celebrating Henry Ford's 150th Birthday - August 4, 2013

Thanks to all who attended or vended at the Ford City Market Kickoff on August 4th!  We had great attendance, great weather and great items for sale made this a day to remember! Happy birthday Henry Ford! See you every Sunday from 10AM - 2PM!

The Ford City Market is an initiative of the Ford City Business Improvement Associtation with support from the For City Residents in Action and the Ford City Neighbourhood Renewal.

Check out what others are saying about the Ford City Market!

CTV - http://windsor.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=978391&binId=1.1143900&playlistPageNum=1

AM 800 - http://www.am800cklw.com/newspopup.php?id=13080

Blackburn Radio - http://blackburnnews.com/windsor/windsor-news/2013/08/04/ford-city-back-in-business/

CBC Windsor – 3 Things to Do in Windsor This Weekend - http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2013/08/02/wdr-things-to-do-mike-evans.html

Snapd Windsor - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.541796979202013.1073742232.471778652870513&type=1

Ford City Alley Mural Project

Mural work is often used in communities to beautify spaces while combating graffiti and vandalism. Murals demonstrate to the viewer that the space is cared for and they communicate that the community has invested itself in the creation of positive spaces for it's residents and visitors.
 
The Ford City Alley Mural Project continues the tradition of mural work in the Ford City neighbourhood and extends it to the most neglected parts of the neighbourhood, it's alleys. Questions or media inquires can be directed to Karlene Nielsen or Stephen Lynn at Ford City Neighbourhood Renewal  519-915-9583 or Ruth Charles at 519-944-6640, through e-mail at fordcityresidents1234@gmail.com
 
We thank our sponsors and thank you for your time.

Announcing the Ford City Sunday Market August 4-September 29 2013

Announcing the Ford City Market - Ford City Market Application

• Every Sunday August 4 - Sept 29 2013   10am-2pm

• 1168 Drouillard Road, free parking in the Gino & Liz Marcus Community Complex parking lot directly across the street.
  

The Ford City Market will feature a variety of products including organic produce, flea market items, artisan wears, live entertainment and fun family friendly arts and heritage activities. Free admission all day. The market is a new initiative of the Ford City Business Improvement Association.

Interested in becoming a vendor? 
Please print and fill out the Ford City Market Application
Please submit completed application with payment
Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-4pm to:
Standard Printing Inc
1076 Drouillard Road
519-974-3500
or
Sunflower Organic Cafe
1659 Drouillard Road
519-915-8898
Questions? Call Jennifer Kimmerly at 519-974-3500 or Patricia Julian at 519-915-8898 or email Patricia thesunflower@cogeco.ca.

Ford City Update

Hello everyone!

All is well in Ford City and we are sorry we have not updated the blog before today.  Here are some quick highlights since January.

Ford City Clean Sweep - April 20th

May Day Parade - May 1st 

Ford City Jane's Walk - May 4th 

Drouillard Park Name Change to Garry Dugal Park & Spraypad and Fireworks - May 18th 

Upcoming Events:

Ford City Market  

• Every Sunday Beginning August 4 from 10AM - 2PM ending September 29th with the Ford City Arts & Heritage Festival

Ford City Funday 

• August 31st, 12PM - 4PM in Garry Dugal Park & Spraypad

2nd Annual Arts & Heritage Festival 

• September 29th, 2013

Winter Wonder Festival

• Tree Lighting Ceremony - December 3rd
• Winter Wonder Party - December 14th 

We will update shortly.  Thank you.

- Ford City Neighbourhood Renewal Staff