Outdoor and indoor décor are things The Glasshouse Nursery has provided to the people of Chatham-Kent for the past half century.
It’s time they paws and reflect.
That’s because as well as being here for 50 years, The Glasshouse has also helped adopt out 50 cats through its Purrculator Café.
In partnership with Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR), The Glasshouse Nursery has created a welcoming space where coffee, compassion, and community come together.
At the heart of the café is the Cat Lounge — an enclosed, interactive area where guests can sip their coffee, relax, and spend time with rescued cats.
For a small donation, visitors can enjoy the company of the lounge’s feline residents and maybe even meet their future furry family member.
Since opening the lounge last July, the community’s response has been incredible, according to Glasshouse staff. So far, 50 rescued cats have found loving homes through the space.
“Seeing customers bond with these animals and knowing we’re helping them find forever homes has been one of the most rewarding parts of this new venture,” Spencer Robbins, general operations manager of The Glasshouse, said in a media release. “It’s been a beautiful reminder of how meaningful small moments can be in the larger story of our business.”
In addition to the adoptions, the Cat Lounge has helped fund the spaying and neutering of 165 rescued cats, thanks to the generous donations from café and lounge visitors.
As The Glasshouse Nursery celebrates its 50th anniversary, the team is proud to continue building spaces that bring people together – whether it’s over a shared love of plants, pets, or great coffee.
The Purrculator Café and The Glasshouse are located at 56 Creek Rd. in Chatham.
Goodal a good brewer
Red Barn’s head brewer, Stephen Goodal is up for the national Brewer of the Year Award.
It’s one of the awards that will be handed out at the Canadian Brewer’s Choice Awards May 21.
The Brewer of the Year Award recognizes an individual who exemplifies creativity, consistency, leadership, and technical excellence in Canadian craft brewing.
Being shortlisted for this national honour places Goodal among the country’s top brewing talent .
“This recognition is a reflection not only of Stephen’s skill and innovation but also of the passion he brings to every batch he brews,” Denny Vervaet, co-founder of Red Barn Brewing Company, said in a media release. “His vision has helped shape our identity, and we’re beyond proud to see his work celebrated on a national level.”
It’s smile season
Smile Cookie week is upon us. Until May 4, local Tim Hortons will be selling the cookies to patrons seeking a sweet treat, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the Foundation of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent from a host of local Timmy’s locations.
Locations in Chatham, Wallaceburg and Dresden will donate all funds raised to the centre.
The Fix is in
Fix Auto Chatham has been certified by Collision Performance Network, a division of OEC, for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair participating automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
In achieving their certification, Fix Auto Chatham is now an “integral part of the most advanced repair capable and efficient collision repair network in the country,” according to a media release.
Adding to their credentials, Fix Auto is officially certified by Certified Collision Care, Fiat Chrysler (Mopar), Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and Toyota.
According to Fix Auto Chatham owner, Greg Bain, “This certification supports our reputation for serving our community with superior customer service. We believe in providing our customers with the peace of mind that their vehicles are being repaired properly by highly trained professionals who genuinely care about them.”
The certification criteria are based upon auto manufacturer requirements. These are critical to ensure the vehicle fit, finish, durability, value, and safety following a collision.
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