Past Events

Celebrate Positive Parenting

On April 30, 2005 parents joined us for the first "No Spank Day", admission was free and lunch was provided while qualities last. Children participated in activities such as singing, dancing, face painting, and many more.

Rotaract Annual Dinner Trivia Night

On April 1, 2005 Rotaract Annual Dinner Trivia Fundraiser benefited Windsor charities, including the Children’s Safety Village. The Battle ground this year was at the Caboto Club. The wine tasting was hosted by Sanson  Estate Winery , Country Style Dinner & Dessert. 5 Rounds of Mind Stimulating Fun, Lots of Door prizes were the highlights of the event.

Scavenger Hunt at the Children's Safety Village

On Saturday, March 19, 2005 children 4 to 10 came and joined us for a day full of safety fun! Arts and crafts, safety games, scavenger hunt were the highlights of the event. This year there was a $5.00 donation per child, snack was included.

Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan 2005 Comes to Windsor
On Monday, January 24, 2005 parents, coaches and friends came and met current Tigers coach and 1984 World Series MVP member Alan Trammell at the Fan Festival. Other Tigers that appeared at the event were Dmitri Young, Mike Maroth, Troy Percival, Nate Robertson, Rondell White, Carlos Guillen and Jamie Walker, as well as Tigers’ coaches Mick Kelleher, Bruce Fields and Juan Samuel. There was an opportunity for families to collect  memorabilia and  autographs by the players and coaches. Little Ceasars Pizza & Pepsi were available for purchase. There was a chance to win Premium Detroit Tigers tickets, Lots of Door Prizes….and lots more!!!

Santa Visits the Safety Village  

On December 22, 2004 Santa and friends visited the Safety Village. It was a fund raising event with  Christmas crafts, Safety Puppet Show, Police and Fire Safety Exhibits, Entertainment and Christmas Music. This event featured a special visit from Elmer and Sparky.

Halloween Event

On October 30, 2004 , Kids aged 2 to 8 years were invited to trick or treat around the village "Let's teach our kids how to trick or treat safety"  with friendly Ghosts & Scary Goblins, Arts & Crafts, Candy and much, much more!

2004 Open Golf Tournament

A first annual golf tournament benefiting Children's Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County, took place at Fox Glenn Golf and Country Club.  Later that same day the fun continued at Plunketts Bistro where participants and guests enjoyed  a fabulous buffet, received  prizes and met  other participants. This event was sponsored by Plunketts Bistro  

The 8th Annual John Ferguson Classic - Windsor's Golf Event of the Year

Monday, August 16, 2004 Essex Golf & Essex Country Club

Over $2 million in prizes were up for grabs including two $1 million hole-in-one opportunities and a house valued at $150,000.  A prize table overflowed  with quality merchandise and distinctive gifts. All golf spaces were filled.

Sunday, July 25th, 2004
The Urban Gear Drive - 8 Hour Relay - Sponsored by ROCKETS @ Malden Park

This was a fun day  and the only 8-hour relay in Essex and Kent County.  It was  for all those that could ride a mountain bike and had a helmet. Proceeds from this year's event went to the Children's Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County.

Saturday, June 19th, 2004
Our Grand Opening!! Community Open House. We celebrated  'The Grand Opening' of The Rotary Children's Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County! Many of the sponsors involved in the project participated in the event. Activities were available for children at 'The Community Open House' (entertainment, face painting fingerprinting, miniature parade, food and beverages, clowns and balloon sculptures)

Friday,  March 26, 2004
Radio Revolution The Rise and Fall of The Big 8 @ the Caboto Club
The inside story of this Rock & Roll Giant included exclusive personal anecdotes from The Big 8 Alumni.
Never before seen film and photos featured in a powerful hit-filled soundtrack featuring all your favorite performers. After the film, there was a catered reception 

Monday, January 26, 2004
Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan 2004 visited Windsor! All Star Dmitri Young and Coach Lance Parrish were here. There were autograph opportunities, an chance to win Premium Detroit Tigers tickets and lots of door prizes.

December 22, 2003
Santa Visits the Safety Village! This was our first family gathering at the Windsor Rotary Safety Village! Activities at this fund raising event included safety puppet show, Police and Fire safety exhibits, Christmas Tree ornament activities and a special visit from Santa. Children were also  given a chance to ride about our newly constructed village. 

October 5-11, 2003 

Fire Prevention Week. This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign ("When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!") taught two simple but life-saving lessons:
Install smoke alarms and test them regularly
Develop and practice home fire drills
Visit: www.nfpa.org “public education”. Go to “Sparky the Fire Dog” for games and safety tips.

October 8, 2003
International Walk to School Day. Kids participated in the “Walk to School Day.” Last year over 1420 Canadian school took part. Go to www.safekidscanada.ca for more info.

September 20th & 21st, 2003
2003 Children's Fest. Children's Fest offered entertainment throughout the entire weekend, as well as great food. It was an educational and interactive weekend that let kids use their imaginations to learn new things. At the Civic Terrace Festival Plaza

September 21st and 22nd, 2002
The Children's Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County had  a booth at the 9th annual Children's Fest. This yearly event included imagination stations, rides, food stations, entertainment and educational booths for the children of the Windsor Area. Our booth featured  a test track with free rides on the very same jeeps that are  used  in the Safety Village.

July 24th, 2002
Request For Quotation For Sub-trades. Tender documents were available  July 24, 2002 at the Windsor Construction Association, Woodall Construction and Curry Blueprint. 

June 7th - 9th, 2002
We had an information booth, promoting Children's Safety Village at the Strawberry Fest on Front Road in LaSalle. 

May 27, 2002
During Police Week at Devonshire Mall in Windsor, children entered a draw for a chance to win bikes and helmets. The following are the results of the 2002 draw. 

May 16, 2002
Police Retirees of Ontario Donated $2,000.00 to Village. The Children's Safety Village committee received a cheque from the Police Retirees of Ontario at Devonshire Mall. The Police Retirees supported this worthwhile project because it makes a difference in children's lives for many years to come.

April 23, 2002
$25,000.00 was donated in honor of Krista McNorton. Cheque was presented at the Tecumseh Council meeting.

“TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT KRISTA WILL HELP KIDS OF THE FUTURE” 

by Simone McNorton

The Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County is pleased to announce the establishment of a lasting memorial to honor the memory of Krista McNorton, thanks to a donation of $25,000.00 from the Town of Tecumseh and the Krista McNorton Memorial Committee.

Eleven-year-old Krista was tragically killed by a VIA passenger train while taking a short cut along the railway tracks in Tecumseh in July of 1996.

The Children’s Safety Village, a Rotary Club project, will teach thousands of children annually  from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Five about road, rail and fire safety in a hands-on, kid-sized version of our city streets. “It is the perfect place to honour Krista and share her story,” said Mayor Ed Renaud in making the donation to the Village.

“The Rotary Club will create a lasting memorial to Krista,” added Rotarian Fred Sorrell. “A small treed park area featuring a fountain is planned in Krista’s memory. The yellow-brick road theme winding throughout the village will connect with the park area and will grow as donations are made in Krista’s memory. Krista’s story, written by her mother Simone, will be displayed prominently in the village for all visitors to read,” explained Sorrell.

The Safety Village fundraising team will be working with the Town of Tecumseh and area business to establish a local donation campaign. Donation forms will be available throughout Tecumseh. Donations in Krista’s memory can be designated to buy a yellow brick or support the village in general.

The village will increase awareness of railroad safety and “Telling everyone about Krista will help kids of the future,” said Simone McNorton, Krista’s mother

April 22, 2002
Retired Teachers of Ontario Donated $6,000.00 to Village. The Retired Teachers of Ontario, District 7, addressed the gathering at the Monday Rotary luncheon and presented 2 cheques to the Children's Safety Village in the amount of $3,000.00 each. One was from the local district and the other was from the provincial organization.