Sunday, November 24, 2013

Drop A Few Bucks in a Biz X Kettle for the Salvation Army This Holiday Season!



CTV and Biz X magazine help Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Crichton, CTV News Anchor and Windsor Advisory Board Member, as the first ever “Christmas Kettle Champion” in the City of Windsor.

“We are thrilled that Jim Crichton has agreed to assist us with our Christmas Kettle Campaign this year as the honourary Champion,” says Perron Goodyear, Public Relations & Development Representative.  “Jim has been an active community leader for many years and we are confident his willingness to champion our cause will enhance our ability to provide hope and dignity at Christmas and throughout the year.”

As Christmas Kettle Champion, Jim will actively promote the Kettle Campaign in various ways including in-person, via YouTube Videos and in PSA’s.  In addition he will be available for media interviews throughout the campaign.

 
Photo by Rod Denis for Biz X magazine

"Giving Hope Today. The important work of The Salvation Army takes place every day,” says Crichton. “But perhaps no single season is more important than the Christmas Kettle campaign. It is your generosity this time of year that enables The Salvation Army to fund its caring work. Please join me in supporting The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle campaign.  It’s important to so many individuals and families – and I know you’ll feel good helping."

Biz X magazine is proud to sponsor two kettles as well... one at Devonshire Mall and Wal-Mart (Lauzon).  So put a little something in our kettles during your Christmas shopping and help us raise more funds for the Salvation Army!

The annual Christmas Kettle Campaign has been The Salvation Army's single largest public appeal in Canada since 1906.  The Windsor Christmas Kettle Campaign will run from November 18 – December 24 at 18 locations throughout the City.  For more information please email: kettle@sallyann-windsor.org




by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Monday, November 18, 2013

Windsor Essex Book Expo: Sunday November 24, 2013


 The second annual Windsor Essex Book Expo takes place on Sunday, November 24, at the Caboto Club from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Admission is $1, half of which goes to charity:  Voices Against Poverty.  
Over 55 local authors will be on hand with their latest books, everything from children’s books, self-help books, murder mysteries, love stories, local histories and photographic art books.  Some authors will hold writer’s workshops to inspire others to begin writing, or to hone their craft.  There will also be activities for children.
Two of last year’s participants include Allison and Lauren Knight, who wrote: Mirror Mirror - Two bodies, One Soul.  Identical twins, they talk about bullying and social anxiety, depression and compulsive disorder, struggles that so many others face.  In their candid book, Allison and Lauren shed light on these issues from their unique perspective as inseparable twins.  They are one soul living in two bodies.

Roy Patrick James is also involved in the expo, as writer of Zapped by Design, Zithered by Wit.  It’s a cornucopia of art and literature containing over 160 poems, 60 illustrations, and a wealth of character, an artistic journey through a multitude of subjects and genres.  James is a short story contest winner for a cross-border magazine, The Artisan’s Well, a fine art and literary publication.

Mick Ridgewell is author of The Nightcrawler, about Scott Randall, a corporate V.P.  To celebrate a massive new deal, he plans to drive from Detroit to L.A. but, before he leaves, he makes a huge mistake. He cruelly dismisses a homeless panhandler on the street. Along the road, he swears he sees the panhandler again, and again.  Soon, he sees the man even in his dreams. No matter how he tries, Scott can’t escape him.  Instead of L.A., The Nightcrawler has a different destination in mind.

The Windsor Essex Book Expo was organized by Kit McCann, a local writer, who was born and raised in this area, who wants to feature known and lesser known authors whose books aren’t generally available in local book stores.  McCann hopes to put this area on the map for its proliferation of talent.  McCann also hopes the expo will encourage, and inspire, children to read and write, perhaps to become the next generation of local authors from Windsor-Essex.  

Further information is available by contacting Kit McCann:  kitmccann1@hotmail.com, www.windsoressexauthors.com



by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Special Biz MiXer with Tons Of Prizes for Sparky's Toy Drive November 15, 2013!









-Nov. 15: After the 16th Annual “Biz X Awards Gala” (invite only) all award nominees and local biz pros are welcome to attend a special “Biz MiXer” at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts from 10 p.m. to midnight. Admission is a $10 donation to Sparky’s Toy Drive. DJ, raffles tickets for just $5 each include a chance to win tons of prizes and dancing too! Auction as well for dinner at the fire hall! Call 519-977-2199 to learn more or visit Biz X magazine on Facebook.



by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Chilifest Nov. 8, 2013, Help Out Our Firefighters!



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by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
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