"HEALTHY CITIZENS ARE THE GREATEST ASSET ANY COUNTRY CAN HAVE"
—WINSTON CHURCHILL
Community recreation centres are key to a healthy town. They improve physical and mental health, enhance community cohesion and social bonding, and can increase accessibility and inclusion. The Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg definitely delivers on all that.
Here’s what it has to offer:
Two NHL-sized ice pads
Indoor walking and running track
Premier lit baseball diamond, a Miracle League diamond designed especially for children using wheelchairs or walkers
19 soccer pitches
Indoor and outdoor pickleball courts
Cross country running and mountain bike trails
Fenced dog parks
WHAT MAKES AMHERSTBURG GREAT
Operating all of this costs money. Public facilities like Libro ALWAYS cost money—they are very seldom moneymakers. The town’s ROI (return on investment) is healthier and happier for citizens of all ages!
Next week we’re all about Amherstburg’s largest annual arts event: Art by the River 
PARKS CANADA STORY TIME SUNDAY AT 11AM
This week at Sunday Story Time we welcome Alex Dale from Parks Canada. As the Interpretation Officer at Fort Malden, we are excited to have Alex share his knowledge about Amherstburg's National Historic Site with us.
It is sure to be another entertaining and educational Story Time that your family will not want to miss. Come join us Sunday at 11AM at River Bookshop.
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SAVE THE DATE: CLIFFORD VISIT SAT & SUN, AUG 29-30
Come meet Clifford the Big Red Dog! On Saturday & Sunday, August 29th & 30th, you can meet this beloved children's book character at River Bookshop.
Take a stroll through Open Air and stop in with the family for some storybook fun.
OFFICIAL HALLOWEEN JELLYDROP DAY: RIVER BOOKSHOP
They're here! We have a total of 9 different Halloween characters in stock now 
As always, at launch time, these are available in store but not online. Limit is 3 Halloween Jellycats per person per day for the opening week and weekend.
If you can’t make it in, you can try calling the Jellycat hotline to reserve one with payment. This is the first wave of release, and as Halloween gets closer, we hope to release more in wave two.
Get your hands on these today, before they disappear! 
EVELYN'S CANDY HOUSE 4TH ANNIVERSARY
Four years of making life a little sweeter and we’re celebrating!
Our 4th Anniversary is this weekend, and we’d love to celebrate with you!
Join us Saturday, August 22nd for a day of sweet surprises, house-made samples, and the return of our GOLDEN TICKETS.
Evelyn’s Golden Ticket Milk Chocolate Bars are officially back starting Saturday, and we’ve hidden so many sweet Golden Tickets inside. You never know what prize you might find!
This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the wonderful customers who have walked through our doors, shared our treats, and supported Evelyn’s along the way. Our anniversary is a celebration for you!
So come by, grab something sweet, enjoy a sample, take a photo, celebrate with some candy cake, and keep your eyes out for a GOLDEN TICKET!
BARRELS AND BRASS FESTIVAL
It’s time to relive Amherstburg’s era of Prohibition and the Jazz Age. Barrels & Brass is an inaugural event presented by the Marsh Historical Collection. For one weekend, the are restoring the town to one of its most lively decades: the 1920s. The event combines living history with music and entertainment to create a unique cultural experience that celebrates the heritage of Amherstburg.
Friday, August 21
- Displays downtown, live music, Amherstburg Rum Runners Tours by Encore Windsor, Passport to Prohibition: A Self-Guided Journey and Speakeasies
Saturday, August 22
- Storytelling with Olwyn Coughlin, Interactive Displays, 1920s Walking Tours, Liberty Theatre, Live Music, Royal Canadian Legion presentation, Rum Runners Tours by Encore Windsor, Passport to Prohibition: A Self-Guided Journey and Speakeasies
Sunday, August 23
- Storytelling with Olwyn Coughlin, Liberty Theatre, Interactive Displays, 1920s Walking Tours, Live Music, Coffee & Culture
SAVE THE DATE: ROSE CITY WRITERS WORKSHOP
Our next workshop will be on Thursday, August 27th. The event is from 6:30-8:00, and tickets are open to the public for $15, or $10 for RCW members. For tickets, click here: About the Workshop
Learn how to write short stories from award-winning horror novelist C.M. Forest and sci-fi specialist Ben Van Dongen. Together, this dream team is going to go over everything from initial concept creation all the way to publication. Perfect for those just starting out or experienced writers looking to hone their craft.
MARIO BRO SIGHTED IN AMHERSTBURG
Last Saturday, Mario was sighted in the Children's Nook at River Bookshop. Huge thank you to him for joining us and for spending time with all the Super Mario Bros. fans who stopped by to say hello.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team