September 2, 2011 - 7:00 a.m.***Get your last-minute school supplies this Labour Day. Books for Less (3315 Tecumseh Road East) will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the holiday, in case you need to pick up some last-minute items, like dictionaries, reading materials, or bookmarks.***It's Spitfires time again! Meet the team and watch as they play their first exhibition bout of the pre-season tonight, at the annual
. The event, hosted in partnership with the
, will see the players battle for roster spots on the 2011-2012 Spitfires team. The game starts at 6 p.m., and the tickets are $10 at the door. All proceeds go to the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association.***If hockey isn't your thing, head to the St. Denis Centre to watch some Lancer Men's Volleyball. Training camp opened this week with PBs and records being broken by many players, and the hopeful teammates will vie against each other in a Blue & Gold inter-squad meet tonight at 6 p.m. The game is open to the public, and admission is free!***
***Attention artists - get maximum exposure on this year's Doors Open Amherstburg weekend.
is offering space in their Art Lot, part of the province-wideÂ
event on September 17th and 18th.  The exhibit will take place on the Mudpuppy Gallery back lot, overlooking the beautiful Navy Yard Park. Submission deadline is Friday, September 16th.***You've got two chances to board the Macassa Bay today. At 2:30 p.m.,
takes you on a sightseeing tour of the Detroit River, with audio commentary on some of the border cities most notable riverfront scenes. At 7:00 p.m., enjoy a fabulous dinner buffet on board, dancing, and the sight of the beautiful sunset on the river with their
.***Ring in the holiday with a barbeque at
. Enjoy a personalized tour with the master winemaker and participate in locally-produced wine tasting. The event takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight. Reservations are required, so be sure to call 519-326-2024 for more info and reserve a spot!***Take the family out for some good old-fashioned apple-picking this weekend.
in Lakeshore opened up yesterday and they've got MacIntosh and Gala apples ready to be picked! The orchard is located at 913 Lakeshore Rd. 107 (2 kms south of County Road #42), and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.***Help the hungry and join in the Homemade Jam tonight at the Riverside Sportsmen Club. Enjoy an evening of impromptu tunes with musicians of all genres in a full-on Windsor-Essex jam. Admission is free with a donation of non-perishable food or a gently used kids coat. TheÂ
is located at 10835 Riverside Drive East, and the music starts at 6 p.m.!***
