December 15, 2023
December 15th is the 349th day of the year. There are 16 days remaining until the end of the year.
One last Santa Claus Parade in Chatham-Kent and it’s tonight in Thamesville.
Parade begins at 7, watch for road closures around Thamesville late this afternoon.
The Coca-Cola Santa Truck is coming to town
Tomorrow the iconic Coca-Cola Santa Truck will be spreading holiday cheer throughout Chatham-Kent. The festive, interactive experience includes a meet and greet and free holiday photo with Santa Claus, a free Coca-Cola beverage or hot chocolate or latte. The caravan is a huge, Christmas-themed Coca-Cola semi-truck that is lit with thousands of holiday lights along with a Santa throne and tree display where families can take pictures.
Check below for times and locations.
Grab some skates and get the family out for some FREE Public Skating this weekend.
Friday, December 15th
Chatham Erickson Arena – 4:00 – 5:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Saturday, December 16th
Bothwell Arena – 12:00 – 1:30pm – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Br 252 Bothwell
Tilbury Arena, 7:00 -8:30pm – Sponsored by Tilbury Rotary Club
Blenheim Arena – 7:30 – 9:00pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Sunday, December 17th
Memorial Arena, 10:00 – 11:30am – Sponsored by Professional Engineer Ontario (Chatham-Kent Chapter)
Thames Campus Arena, 1:00 – 2:30pm – Sponsored by St. Clair College Alumni
Dresden Arena, 1:00 – 2:30pm – Sponsored by TD Canada Trust Dresden Branch
Tilbury Arena, 1:00 – 2:30pm – Sponsored by Tilbury BIA
Wallaceburg Arena, 2:00 – 3:30pm – Sponsored by Anonymous Donor in Support ofChildren’s Activities
Wheatley Arena, 2:00 – 3:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Ridgetown Arena, 2:30 – 4:00pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Click here for more information on the ice skating programs.
The Chatham Goodfellows annual Street Sales are this weekend.
Volunteers are selling Goodfellow papers outside of local businesses today and tomorrow.
For more information or to volunteer go to ChathamGoodfellows.ca.
The Blenheim Blades are hosting the Lakeshore Canadiens on Sunday.
Children under 12 get in free, thanks to Councillor Anthony Ceccacci.
Canned goods are also being collected to support the Word of Life Church.
