May 2, 2025
May 2nd is the 122nd day of the year. There are 243 days remaining until the end of the year.
Chatham-Kent’s only tulip farm opens today at Warriner’s Hat Trick Farm.
The field is located at 18971 Fargo Road, Blenheim. Tickets must be pre-purchased online here. No tickets sales at the field. Kids 10 and under don’t require a ticket.
No pets allowed, except during dog friendly times. Dog-Friendly tickets are available Thursday and Sunday evenings.
Visit the Village Resource Centre in Wheatley(108 Talbot Road East) tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a community BBQ, learn about the roles of local public safety organizations and how to be prepared for emergencies.
The family along to see the emergency vehicles and hang out with the CK Recreation Play Rangers to use toys and equipment for some free play!
The Toronto Maple Leafs are moving on to Round 2 in the of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 to win the series in 6 games. Toronto will play the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in the next round.
The Chatham Maroons will begin the Sutherland Cup Final in St. Catharines tonight.
Sutherland Cup Finals schedule:
Game 1: Friday, May 2 at St. Catherines 7 p.m.
Game 2: Sunday, May 4 at Chatham Memorial Arena 7 p.m.
Game 3: Tuesday, May 6 at Chatham Memorial Arena 7:30 p.m.
Game 4: Thursday, May 8 at St. Catherines 7 p.m.
*Game 5: Friday, May 9 at Chatham Memorial Arena 7 p.m.
*Game 6: Sunday, May 11 at St. Catherines 7 p.m.
*Game 7: Tuesday, May 13 at Chatham Memorial Arena 7:30 p.m.
*if necessary
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby, dubbed “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” is set for Saturday.
The race is known as The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports for its approximate run time. The Derby is also referred to as The Run for the Roses due to the garland of more than 400 red roses draped over the winner.
The Mint Julep is the drink of choice for Derby-goers; More than 120,000 are served each year. The most fashionable headgear also is on display, as roughly 90% of female attendees embrace the time-honored tradition of big hats at the race track.
Post time is 6:57pm Saturday on TSN, Journalism is the favourite.
Couple of special “holidays” this weekend…
Saturday May 4th is World Naked Gardening Day.
World Naked Gardening Day offers a chance for people to be comfortable within their own homes, yet challenges them by stepping outside into the backyard, whether you’re an avid Gardner or not.
The movement apparently started in Australia. This Facebook Group (maybe NSFW) asks you to share your photos from the day by emailing [email protected] with a story about why you’re getting involved and they’ll share it on their Facebook group. Group shots are preferred.
Sunday is Star Wars Day. May the 4th (…Be With You) is the unofficial holiday celebrating the Star Wars franchise.
May 4 is when Star Wars fans celebrate one of their favorite times of the year. It’s a play on the famous “May the force be with you” line from the 1977 film that spawned a massive franchise.
The classic slogan was originally used on May 4, 1979 to celebrate Margaret Thatcher’s election win to become Britain’s first female prime minister. To celebrate her victory, her party took an advertisement in The London Evening News that read, “May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations!”
