Summer is coming to a close and soon the leaves will be turning from green to orange. It might be cooling down outside, but Amherstburg is in full bloom.
Open Air Weekend fun is done, but it's business as usual downtown. Plan your trip to the strip this weekend, and visit our many specialty shops and restaurants.
BIG NEWS!!!!!! Our #TEENBOOKCLUB is here! Are you a voracious reader between the ages of 13-17? Would you like to join a book club to read new books, talk about them with other readers, and meet some new friends? Join us for #TEENBOOKCLUB. Our first book will be THE HATE U GIVE by Angie Thomas.
This powerful and gripping YA novel will give our teens plenty to discuss with each other at our first meeting on Monday, October 7th, at 6:30PM. River Bookshop offers its Book Club members 15% off Book Club selections. Come in to pick up your copy and to sign up for our new #TEENBOOKCLUB.
Junior Bookclub met this past Saturday to review and discuss our August Book selections and to pick up our September read. With BANNED BOOK week coming soon, we've selected a special read to enjoy together... Ban This Book by author Alan Gratz.
Our next meet-up for our Junior Book Club members is Saturday, October 5th, at 2PM. If you are 9-12 years old and want to join, or if you missed the meeting and need to purchase your copy, we have some available for purchase in store. Come join Junior Book Club!
Join us this Sunday at 11AM for a Pawsitively amazing Story Time. Dr. Beth Cozens will join us to share some sweet stories about pets and animals.
Dr. Cozens is a local Veterinarian and Professor at St. Clair College, and she will be with us this Sunday as our special Story Time reader. We hope to see you then!
Off the Wall, On the Wall 2 is on display at the Gibson Gallery, featureing local artists Stephen Gibb & Robert MacLellan. The exhibit is open from September 5-22.
This is a collaboration of two Amherstburg artists—Stephen Gibb, who is known for quirky Bubblegum Surrealism and Album Art, joins with Robert MacLellan, who is known for his uncommon sculptures inspired by the organic forms found on his frequent visits to local beaches. The Gallery is open from 11AM to 5PM, Thursday to Sunday.
CKBG 107.9 FM is partnering with 5 local businesses for a Food Drive to benefit Amherstburg Community Services. This will run from September 9 - October 9, 2024. Stop by any of the following during their business hours to make a drop off and support local:
- 107.9 CKBG The Burg
- Amherstburg Freedom Museum
- Flow Cafe & Bikes
- The Garage Gym
- GL Heritage Brewing Company & Amherstburg Farmers Market
- River Town Times Amherstburg
Check out the flyer above for the most-needed items. Let's help fill the shelves!
SAVE THE DATE: One of the most anticipated events of the year is back on Friday, September 20, through Sunday, September 22. Watch for next week's newsletter for more details about this extraordinary event!
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you in the streets this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team