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Join the Fun and Entertainment when you come out to Explore the “almost” endless art and crafts exhibits available this weekend only– just North of the Border as Windsor presents their best, in 34 years, Art in the Park. This is Southwestern Ontario’s largest art & crafts show. If you’ve never been, then don’t miss this opportunity! This year it’s a 3-Day Event and offers something for Everyone! Over 275 art exhibits, Wine, a huge selection of foods by various vendors, live entertainment and fun designed specifically for the kids, such as the outdoor Magnetic Wall, the Inflatable play areas and so much more! Take pleasure in this unique event held on the 15+ beautiful acres of Willistead Park and venture through the Willistead Mansion (formerly the home of Hiram Walker's son).

Worried about crossing the border? It’s Simple… you just need a passport for anyone over the age of 12. Still not sure if this is the BEST WAY TO START YOUR SUMMER? Here is what you will experience at this year's Art in the Park - Windsor…

Art For All!!! Explore over 275 artisan exhibits from: 10am to 7pm on Saturday 10am to 5pm on Sunday  Browse the wears of the presenting artisans that have come from all across Ontario and Quebec. Choose from a unique selection of metal, ceramic, glass, canvas and an array of other unique handcrafted goods that won’t be found in any mall. Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the historic Willistead Manor and its 15+ acres of professionally manicured and landscaped grounds.

Into The Night This year we are offering not 1, not 2, but 3 types of music over 3-Days for your listening enjoyment. As we go “into the night” take pleasure in new food selections, a variety of wines and continuous music & entertainment. Exhibitors will be open until 7pm on Saturday. Our music selection won’t be beat. Check out our Entertainment Line-up ranging from Blues & Roots, Classic Rock Favorites, and Vintage Jazz.

Let There be Kids! As you enjoy the artisans around the park, your kids will enjoy the “art of fun” in our NEW Playsphere area which was added exclusively for their entertainment! They will enjoy play equipment, live entertainment, music performed by Beebo Entertains, and interactive activities such as the Magnetic Wall, Inflatables, Toddler play areas, and so much more being presented in part by “High Jinks”. This year Art in the Park has something for the WHOLE FAMILY!

Don't Know where Willistead Manor/Park is? Get easy directions here.

Let Us Be Your Ride! Don’t worry about parking or fighting traffic, we’ve made it easy for you to park and ride - for FREE, to and from Art in the Park. You just need to get yourself across the border and make your way to 1 of our 3 easy to find designated parked lots and we will shuttle you to and from the park – Easy, Relaxing and Stress free, how much better can it be? View Shuttle Locations and Schedule here.

For more information on Art in the Park Windsor, visit our official website.

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Congress Abandons Critical Housing Programs - Again Realtors have been urging Congress to pass a comprehensive National Flood Insurance Program reform bill all year. We conducted a Call for Action in April, testified at Congressional hearings and urged action during our midyear hill visits. Yet once again, Congress left town before reauthorizing the NFIP and the Section 502 Rural Housing Program. As a result, thousands of transactions have come to a stop, again.  The NFIP and the Section 502 Rural Housing Program are critically important to Americans and the U.S. economy. The real estate recovery can’t afford prolonged Congressional inaction.  Regardless of your location, rebuilding our markets in every corner of America is in every Realtor's interest. The Realtor Party must speak with one voice to urge Congress to renew both NFIP and the Rural Housing 502 program today. Please contact Congress today. Send a letter to the following decision maker(s):

Your Congressperson 
Your Senators 

Below is the sample letter:

Subject: Renew Critical Housing Programs: NFIP and RHS

Dear [decision maker name automatically inserted here],

Congress left for the Memorial Day recess, leaving two critical housing programs unauthorized or unfunded. On May 31, authority for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expired. Lenders have stopped accepting applications for the Section 502 rural housing program, which has exhausted its funding.

Until Congress returns and extends these programs, worthy homebuyers will be left without access to mortgages. Given the many challenges financial and real estate markets are facing, now is not the time to create another, but avoidable, obstacle to real estate transactions. Please do not let this continue. 

As a Realtor, I understand the importance of these programs to every region of the nation. A real estate recovery can't survive the uncertainty created by Congressional inaction. 

Rural families in every state in the nation rely on the Section 502 single family guarantee program to allow them to repair, renovate and purchase homes, as well as prepare sites with water and sewage facilities. 

Today, property owners in every state depend on these programs. Each day the Congress fails to act, thousands of real estate transactions will be delayed and homebuyers and homeowners will be left in the lurch. Upon your return, Congress must swiftly take the necessary steps to ensure the continuation of these critical and essential insurance programs.

Sincerely,

Melissa Caulk

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Instructions: Click here to take action on this issue Tell-A-Friend: Visit the web address below to tell your friends about this.  Tell-a-Friend! What's At Stake: Until Congress extends NFIP, no new or renewal flood policies can be issued. Without the flood insurance coverage provided by NFIP, thousands of residential and commercial transactions are on hold.  Congress has also abandoned the Section 502 Rural Housing Program. The housing program provides zero-downpayment mortgages to eligible families in rural area of every state.  Many of these families signed contracts before April 30th and plan to utilize the homebuyer tax credit.  If this program is not restored soon, they will lose their chance.  For detailed information about how to conduct business until Congress acts: http://bit.ly/b6Un2h Campaign Expiration Date: June 30, 2011

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