Community Partnership Fund 2011. Community Partnership Fund… is a grant matching program that was...

Community Partnership Fund2011

Community Partnership Fund…

is a grant matching program that was established by Council in 2000.

Since its inception, the program has invested over $2 million dollars of funding that has resulted in projects worth over $9 million occurring in Chatham-Kent.

In 2011, $125,000 was distributed to Mainstream projects and over $91,000 to Festival and Events. Total projects completed this year can be valued to be worth over $1.1 million.

The following are some of those projects…..

Retrofest

A celebration of the classic car culture in Chatham-Kent. Retrofest has been named one of Ontario’s top 100 festivals.

Community Impact: Supporting Destination Chatham-Kent

Selkirk History Faire

Music of the time, highland dancing, Irish dancing, storytelling, artillery demonstrations, candle making, rope making, highland band and the encampment life offered a way to experience history with all the senses.

The Faire is a free event which promotes local history and education in a “hands on” entertaining way.

Community Impact: Supporting Destination Chatham-Kent!

Canada D’eh!The celebration’s attendance grows every year with increasing communityparticipation in all areas of the event and 2011 was no exception!

10,000 to 15,000 residents enjoying the park during the day and up to 20,000 residents watching the fireworks.


Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres

Community Health Centres, in partnership with Goodwill Industries and the Community Partnership Fund, launched the Re-Active program in Chatham-Kent. The primary goal of the Re-Active program is to increase physical activity in our community.

The Re-Active program will provide physical activity essentials and equipment to those who cannot afford it.

Community Impact: Healthy, Active Citizens

Dresden Agricultural Society - Exhibition

The Dresden Agricultural Society with help from the Community Partnership Fund and others were able to hold the Dresden Exhibition, a family event where everyone was able to come out and enjoy.


Buxton Labour Day Homecoming - 2011

Homecoming Celebrations occur annually since 1924. This year people enjoyed historical re-enactments, a baseball tournament, history / genealogy conference, parade and more….


Chatham-Kent & Lambton Children’s Water Festival

Community Impact: Supporting Healthy, Active Citizens

The Water Festival is a fun, educational event designed to teach students about the protection and conservation of water resources. Through interactive activity centres, students are challenge to consider the importance of water to themselves and their community.

Wheatley Fish Festival


The Annual Wheatley Fish Festival is a weekend full of events. Wheatley Idol, pet parade, fishing derby, art in the park…so many activities all packed into just one weekend….

Dresden Agricultural Society - Jamboree

The Dresden Agricultural Society with help from the Community Partnership Fund and others were able to create a family event where everyone was able to enjoy some musical entertainment.


Blenheim Cherryfest

Cherries….and rides….and entertainment….oh my!


For over 50 years, Blenheim has been hosting Cherryfest.

Blenheim and District – Canada Day in the Park


Over 1,200 people celebrated Canada Day with entertainment, food, family games and of course a fireworks display…

Dresden Sidestreets – Community Street Dance


From toddlers to seniors….everyone enjoyed the community street dance that was organized by the youth of Dresden…

Wallaceburg Canada Day Celebrations


The event’s goal was to provide “a special day for Canada and the residents of the Wallaceburg area”…..

Polka in the Park


The 10th annual event was designed to promote polka music and dancing in the hopes of contributing to our multi-cultural community.

CK Youth Festival


The CK Youth Festival featured hands-on and exciting activities for children and youth that pushes the limits of creativity! Tecumseh Park was alive with clowns, tents, inflatables and more!

Dances in the Park


Dances in the Park is an outdoor dance festival held in Tecumseh Park and features local choreographers and performers.

United Way – Teaching Kitchen

Community Impact: Growth through Variety of Post Secondary Institutions

This kitchen provides an opportunity to teach people the importance of good nutrition and the techniques on how to cook nutritious meals….

Chatham Y Sharks – Timing System


The timing system helps to promote the sport of swimming ….Chatham-Kent will be hosting the year-end championship in April 2012.

Mary Webb Centre – Concert Series

Community Impact: Destination Chatham-Kent!

The concert series hosted many wonderful and talented artists…..

Merlin Senior Citizens Friendship Club - Renovations


With the funds provided, the Merlin Senior Citizens Friendship Club was able to complete some much needed renovations to the club building….

Rotary Sunshine Club – Bike Racks


The project aims to encourage active lifestyles and sustainable communities through the installation of bicycle racks at not-for-profit organizations that benefit the community at large.

Lanoue House Restoration

This house is one of the earliest structures in the area, dating to the late 1850s. Because of the heritage significance of the property, the Tilbury and District Historical Society wanted to restore the home to its appearance circa 1880.

Several features of the house can be directly linked to the Francophone culture.

Ridgetown Golf and Country Club

Ridgetown Golf and Curling Club felt that they needed to have their facilities accessible to all members of the community.

With the help of the Community Partnership Fund, this organization was able to add a ramp to the front main entrance to the building and able to renovate the men's washroom to improve accessibility.


Wheatley Soccer Field

Due to drainage issues, children missed their scheduled games or played in wet field conditions that were less fun and safe for them.

Thanks to the help of the Chatham-Kent Partnership Fund, the Wheatley Minor Soccer, and several area organizations, the soccer field has been renovated. This project will encourage youth and families within the community to continue to participate in recreational activities.


Two Creeks Summer Concert Series

Their summer concert series runs most Sunday nights from late June to the end of August. All concerts are held in their outdoor amphitheatre which makes for a wonderful setting to enjoy a broad range of musical acts that they present each year.


Theatre Kent Sings

Theatre Kent established a singing company last year in the hopes of offering a service to the Chatham-Kent community. However, they did not have the proper equipment to proceed.

With the help of the Community Partnership Fund, they were able to purchase necessary equipment.


Tilbury

Wheatley

Merlin

Buxton

Blenheim

Charing Cross

Ridgetown

Shrewsbury

Thamesville

Bothwell

Dresden

Wallaceburg

Pain Court

Mitchell’s Bay

Chatham

Music Created by the “Magic Garage Band” - Youth working with the Chatham-Kent Health Unit

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