Ford City BMR Property Security Upgrade Program 2011

Want to secure your property? Can’t afford expensive upgrades?

Take advantage of this offer and SECUREyour home/business at a deep discount right now!

Home or business owners in the Drouillard area can take advantage of heavily discounted security hardware such as dead bolt locks, security doors and door frames!

Your property will be looked at by a BMR installer to determine needed hardware and pricing before installation.

Funding is limited so act quickly to take advantage of this offer!

Contact Karlene or Stephen at 519-915-9583 to book a consultation with BMR Windsor Building Centre staff

We thank our Sponsors:

BMR Windsor Building Centre 11365 Tecumseh Road East

Windsor Police Services

June 2011 Edition of Ford City Newsletter Hitting Mail Boxes Soon!

June Edition of Ford City Newsletter is Available

Check Out the Action in Ford City!

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If you do not receive a copy in your mail please stop by Gino & Liz Marcus Community Centre for a copy later this week.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

Envision Ford City is a community wide conversation to talk about what is good in Ford City and what YOU, the residents, property owners and community leaders want for the future of your community!

Community Conversations is NOT another meeting to talk about what is wrong or bad in the community. Nor is it another meeting to talk about some else's plan for Ford City. It IS about your family, your home, your business, your future, your vision, your ideas! We want to hear YOUR ideas, YOUR vision, for YOUR Ford City.

Please join us for any one of the sessions listed! All meetings are open to the public and ALL AGE are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided and childcare is available at most locations.

There is a Brazilian proverb that says "when you dream alone, it remains just a dream. When you dream together, it is the beginning of a new reality." Please come and help us begin a new reality for Ford City!

• June 2nd - 10AM @ New Song Church
• June 2nd - 2PM @ Maisonville Court
• June 3rd - 6:30PM @ New Song Church
• June 9th - 6PM @ Drouillard Terrace
• June 11th - 2PM @ Drouillard Terrace
• June 16th - 6PM @ Gino Marcus C. Centre
• June 18th - 2PM @ Gino Marcus C. Centre

Click here for a PDF version of the poster.

Ford City Residents Bring Back the BOOM!

The Ford City Residents in Action (FCRA) are bringing back the BOOM with the return of a community fireworks display on Saturday, May 21st in Drouillard Park. This FREE event, which is supported by the Ford City Redevelopment Committee, will provide families with live entertainment, face-painting, and of course the fireworks! Food and drink sales will help support future community events. Everything starts at 6pm and wraps up at 11pm.

Having successfully hosted the Ford City Winter Wonderfest, an Easter Egg Hunt and a Neighbourhood Clean-Up, the Residents in Action Committee is thrilled to be bringing a community fireworks event back to Ford City,” stated Gary Dugal with the FCRA. “We are planning on a tremendous turnout from across the city.”

This event is just one of the many signs that great things are happening in Ford City. The Residents in Action have worked tirelessly to prepare a night of family friendly fun and entertainment. You don’t want to miss It!

Facts
When: Saturday May 21, 2011 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: Drouillard Park, 1247 Drouillard Road
Purpose: Build community spirit and raise funds for future community events.
Includes: Live entertainment, food concessions, and fireworks!
Admission: Free
Info:

Karlene Nielsen or Stephen Lynn
Ford City Neighbourhood Renewal
1168 Drouillard Road, Windsor
T: 519-915-9583
fordcityrenewal@gmail.com
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The Ford City Residents in Action are the 2011 winners of the United Way’s “Creating Thriving Neighbourhoods” award. This voluntary committee, made up of Ford City residents, is determined to improve the quality of life in Ford City for all residents. They are also committed to the creation and implementation of family friendly events that create opportunities for individuals to meet their neighbours and engage one another to experience their community.

Two Windsor Entrepreneurs Locating on Drouillard Road

A recent Windsor Star article showcased two new businesses that are located in the 1600 block of Drouillard Road. LeeAnn Walmsley opened Magic Hair Salon in January at 1657 Drouillard and Jay Sales plans a June 1 opening for his restaurant next door.

Both Walmsley and Sales love the Ford City/Drouillard Road area and are exciting about being apart of the revitalization efforts taking place here.

We're happy to have both their businesses on the street and look forward to doing our own spotlight on them in the months to come.

You can read the story here

UPDATE: Clean Sweep/Egg Hunt Moved to Sunday April 17th

UPDATE:

The Clean Sweep/Easter Hunt is canceled for tomorrow due to rain and will be held this SUNDAY APRIL 17TH instead! Please let everyone know! Sunday April17th the clean sweep will start at 9:45am in Drouillard Park, followed by a free pizza lunch for participants. At 1:30pm the Easter Egg Hunt starts in Drouillard park for grade school aged children and under. Hope to see you all there!

More Theatre In Ford City: Kordazone Double Bill!

http://www.kordazone.com/kordazone/Current_Show.html

You might be thinking what can i do this weekend? You might be joining us for the Ford City Clean Sweep this Staurday and be looking for some entertainment afterwards.......well why not visit Kordazone Theatre on Seminole in historic and interesting old Ford City? They will be featuring this Shakespearian Double Bill which looks outta this world! Check out their website or call 519-562-3394 for more info.