Firefighters Breakfast – Jan. 21

The Dresden Firefighters are having a breakfast on Saturday January 21st from 7am to 11am at the Dresden Fire Station (175 Lindsley St. E). Adults are $7.00  and kids are $3.00 for all you can eat. The money raised is going to the Dresden Foodbank.

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Next Clinic meeting – Jan. 18

The Dresden Community Heathcare Steering committee will be holding it’s next meeting on Wednesday, Jan 18th at 7pm at the Trinity Church ( use back door) RSVP to Paul Weese 683-4172 or Ron Sturgis at 683-4333. Join the conversation about the possible satellite office of the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team in Dresden. To become a [...]

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New Look Celebration for Babcock Jewellers – Dec 17

Babcock Jewellers is celebrating it’s brand new look this weekend in downtown Dresden. Please join us this Saturday, December 17th,  for treats, cake and coffee, a special draw for a Thomas Kinkade “Winter Wonderland Magical Motion Santa”. Specials throughout the store and free gift with purchase of $25 or more – two free gifts with [...]

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It’s Christmas all over Dresden! See photos

It’s the season to be Jolly all over the beautiful town of Dresden. Every street is a testimonial that Dresden citizens are getting ready for the Holiday season. Take a virtual tour of Dresden showing off it’s Christmas Cheer!  

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Santa Claus Parade – Dec. 10

The Dresden Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday December 10 at 6:00pm. Marshaling and judging will be at Dresden Area Central School and begins at 5:00pm. This year’s theme is: “Toys, Treasures and Traditions” The parade will start at Dresden Area Central School and end at the Tiffin Memorial Pavilion on St. John [...]

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Blood Donors Needed

Cancer patients, car accident victims, organ transplant recipients and many other patients require a stable blood supply year round. Ask yourself: “Have I given blood in the past year?” If you haven’t, and you can, please call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) to book an appointment today. If you have any questions regarding [...]

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Search for lost graves at Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Starting tomorrow, archaeologists from The University of Western Ontario and the Ontario Heritage Trust will begin to search for unmarked graves at Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site in Dresden, Ontario. The site is home to two historic cemeteries belonging to the British American Institute and the Henson family. Although many tombstones are visible at the [...]

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Dresden For Kids

Dresden Is For Kids! Library Activities Children are invited to join the Children’s Programming at the Dresden Library. To register call 519.683.4922 or visit us at the library. Dresden Saddle Club The Dresden Saddle Club is a club for horse enthusiasts both young and old. Activities include participation in local horse shows, learning about horses [...]

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Dresden Recreational Facilities

Dresden Swimming Pool Cool off on a hot afternoon, or take public or private swimming lessons at the Dresden Swimming Pool. If you are looking for a refreshing way to get your exercise this summer, join the aquafitness program. Dresden also Has a summer swim team known as the Dresden Sting Rays. Pool Schedule: Swimming [...]

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Local Attractions

Uncle Tom’s Cabin Uncle Tom’s Cabin is located right here in the town of Dresden. It is the number one tourist attraction in our area. A feature attraction in the Underground Railroad Tour, it is the actual site of “The Dawn Settlement”, a place where Uncle Tom (Josiah Henson) provided fugitive slaves an opportunity for [...]

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