AUTUMN JELLYDROP FRIDAY JULY 17TH AT 10AM
Autumn Jellies are almost here! Mark your calendar, because our Jellydrop will be on JULY 17th at 10AM.
For the opening day and weekend, there will be a limit of 3 Jellies from the autumn line per person, per day. We'll have the full line available. To see the full line, click here.
Visit us IN STORE for the best chance of getting your favourite. If you can't make it in, you can try calling after the drop time. These won't be available on our website quite yet.
Enjoy your camping adventures and the great outdoors with these new Jelly explorers!
And if you can't make it out that day, our summer hours are:
- Mon, 11AM - 5PM
- Tue-Thu, 10AM - 5PM
- Fri-Sat, 10AM - 8PM
- Sun, 10AM - 5PM
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY JULY 25TH AT 4PM
Join us on Saturday, July 25th, at 4PM, to celebrate the launch of André Narbonne's new book, Those Are Pearls. The novel is the result of years of research into André's family history, and was 25 years in the making. For more info, click here to read a review.
Marty will also be reading from his newest poetry collection, The Shape of Disappearing Letters. In this deeply moving book, Marty transforms the experience of losing his eyesight into a source of astonishing clarity.
Both authors will be happy to sign copies, and books will be for sale before and after the reading.
"I'M BORED" SUMMER STORY TIME
Do you already have kids saying "I'm bored!" this summer? Then River Bookshop has the Story Time for YOU! On Sunday, July 19th at 11AM, Debbie Ridpath will read selections from the "I'm Bored" series by actor and comedian Michael Ian Black.
Come join Debbie and the River Bookshop Team for a humorous reading at Sunday Story Time.
"THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS"
—RALPH WALDO EMERSON
One of the significant contributors to making Amherstburg great is definitely the town’s Horicultural Society. And thankfully they have been around since 1906. Research really supports the impact of what they do:
Well landscaped main streets and colourful floral displays enhance a town's charm, making it a more attractive place for businesses to invest in.
Horticultural projects like community gardens or town beautification committees bring neighbours together across generations, strengthening social cohesion.
WHAT MAKES AMHERSTBURG GREAT
The Amherstburg Horticultural Society is a local group of gardening enthusiasts who are dedicated to promoting horticulture, conservation, and environmental responsibility. Check out their signature gardens at The Hub and in the King's Navy Yard Park, plus their "Deck the Planters" program in November. They are a very busy group with a plant sale in May, a self-guided Garden Tour in June, monthly meetings, and more. They are 55 strong, but always looking for volunteers with a love for gardens.
WHAT MAKES AMHERSTBURG GREAT: COMING SOON
When you see them gardening, be sure to thank them for their work. Better yet—volunteer and unleash your "green thumb."
Next week: get your engines running for the Amherstburg's Gone Car Crazy Show 
AMHERSTBURG ART CRAWL: WEEKEND RECAP
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
—Edgar Degas
The Amherstburg Art Crawl has wrapped up for another year. It was a smash hit that helped build upon the town’s growing Arts scene.
Thanks to our important sponsors: EverJonge Homes, Hotel
STRY, The Dan Gemus Real Estate Team, and Amherstburg GM.
Thanks to all the artists, authors, children, and tour(s) attendees who participated.
And thanks to the volunteer Art Amherstburg Society board for pulling it all together. 
Check out our newest murals in town! You can read more about them in this article from The River Town Times.
Last weekend's Local Author Fair was a wonderful opportunity for our community to meet 14 local authors. Huge thanks to the talent, and to the community for their support. If you would like to pick up a book by local talent, visit River Bookshop today.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team