Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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The Grand Bend Horticultural Society hopes this year’s Festival of Homes, Gardens and Arts sells out like last year’s event did. On board for the June 27 event are nine homes and gardens, 23 artists and 2 nurseries. Passports for the tour are $15, with locations disclosed that day. The passport includes treats such as [...]
Friday, June 19 Main Beach, Grand Bend 2 to 9 p.m. – Burgers and beer 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Live entertainment Saturday, June 20 Main Beach, Grand Bend 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Burgers and beer 11 a.m. – Bed races on the beach road 3 p.m. – Mr. & Mrs. Burgerfest [...]
When it comes to making money, the Huron Country Playhouse Guild has chosen the right person for its upcoming fundraiser. Humourist and motivational speaker David Chilton, renowned author of Canada’s all-time best selling book, The Wealthy Barber, knows his finances and can help you find your way out of the current economic mess. Chilton will [...]
Focus of annual show is representational art Paint Ontario March 14 to April 5 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Lambton Heritage Museum By Casey Lessard “Fight poverty, buy art.” That’s the mantra Paint Ontario founder Barry Richman uses to encourage people to support the representational art show he started in 1996. “Paint Ontario was [...]
Meet Me at the Diner Exeter Skating Club Carnival Sunday, March 29 12 and 4 p.m. (two shows) – South Huron Recreation Centre $8 (advance) or $10 (at door), $4 for children 12 and under While skaters prepare their routines for the Exeter Skating Club carnival March 29, students at South Huron District High School [...]
Red Hand Day demands United Nations action Story and photos by Casey Lessard Our Lady of Mount Carmel students were caught red-handed February 5. They were painting their hands red and sending a handprint to the United Nations to put pressure on the international body to stop the use of child soldiers globally. The project [...]
The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority hosts its 20th Conservation Dinner April 16 at the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter. This year’s feature artist is Bill Nieuwland of Huron Woods. The 64-year old self-taught artist frequently paints scenes that capture the ABCA’s mandate area. Nieuwland is donating three pieces: two giclée prints of previous work (Blue [...]
World Religion Day Sunday, January 18 2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion (Kevin Locke will also perform at the Huron Woods clubhouse Sunday night at 7 p.m.) Featuring Lakota hoop dancer Kevin Locke and the London Unity Choir. Clergy of local churches will offer readings and prayers for world peace. Refreshments served. Everyone [...]
Partners in Learning, which is launching a new session this month (see p 13), has a new spin-off group that is planning to show feature films once a month. The group, called Sunset Cinema, will air its first film, Big Fish, January 22 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Bend CHC. Future films will show [...]
2009 Grand Bend Winter Carnival Events Guide First Weekend Friday, February 6, 2009 5 to 7 p.m. – GB Legion Meat Draws 5:30 – Paddingtons Hollywood High Rollers Gala. Glitz and Glimmer! Call 238-5788. 7 p.m. – Oakwood clubhouse Games night. Teams of 6-8 compete at stations. $10 per person – register your team today. [...]
Scale model drivers hit the track at Grand Bend Speedway Story and photos by Casey Lessard Grand Bend Speedway’s existence is only half a secret, with many people seeing the sign south of the Motorplex but never really knowing what goes on at the oval half-scale track. Built in 1996 and expanded last year, each [...]
Soap Box Derby Saturday, September 20 10 a.m. – Registration 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Inspection and Practice 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Judging (non-racing) 12:15 to 1 p.m. – Lunch 1 to 4 p.m. – Racing For a man who refuses to grow up, the soap box derby is the perfect activity to [...]
Christine’s Marina, Bar & Grill Port Franks August 3, 1:30 p.m. Live entertainment and prizes Event supports the Northville Fire department. For more details, contact Christine’s at 519-243-3636.
By Casey Lessard Bob Putherbough of the Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society wrote us to tell us of the Home & Garden Tour’s outstanding success, which far exceeded anyone’s expectations. “We had about 950 people,” he told the Strip. “We thought if we got up to 300, it would be fantastic. “We had to [...]
Ask your kids if they would like to spend time this summer with other area kids, taking day trips and playing outside, and they’ll likely agree that the Grand Bend Youth Centre is a good place to spend the summer. Here’s what’s coming up this summer at the centre. Tuesday, July 15 to 17 Animal [...]
Children’s Festival Saturday July 26 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Main Street Exeter Presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Yard Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pie Sale – Community Living South Huron 10 a.m. Come visit the White Squirrel 10 a.m. to 3 [...]
The inevitable day has arrived. I had hoped I would be able to continue to provide the Grand Bend Strip newspaper for free indefinitely, but after thinking long and hard this spring, I realize that the only way for the paper to publish this winter is to ask for your support. Like you, I value [...]
Looking for something fun to do with the family? There are several great events happening the weekend of July 12, including the Kettle Point Pow-Wow, which takes place on the reserve Saturday and Sunday. The event features native dance, music, food and crafts in a beautiful park setting. Meanwhile, Saturday July 12, Parkhill hosts its [...]
The RONA MS Bike Tour is a pledge-based fundraising event that provides Canadians with the opportunity to ride through scenic countryside from Grand Bend to London and back. Over 1200 cyclists have already registered for the two-day event. Event organizers are seeking volunteers for various roles for the Tour on Saturday and/or Sunday, July 26-27. [...]
There are eight homes on the Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society Home and Garden Tour, which takes place July 5. Among them is the Spanish inspired home of Frank and Nancy Moore, who owned a home in Costa Rica and wanted to bring some of the same feel to a plot of land north [...]
The Huron Country Playhouse Guild’s first annual gala was a great success, raising $20,000 for the Playhouse; now the guild moves to its focus to its second major fundraiser for the year, the Dinner for Eight. The dinner is Saturday, September 13, and features a different course from Grand Bend area fine dining establishments at [...]
The Huron County Library is adding teen game nights and drop-in gaming to its year-round program offerings starting in July. Ten of the county’s 12 branches will host monthly gaming events for youth aged 12 to 18. Each event will feature a big screen Nintendo Wii tournament with such games as Rock Band, Guitar Hero, [...]
By Jurgen Herrmann In June 1978, Erwin and Luzia Schottroff began the dynasty that was to become the Pine Dale Motor Inn. Erwin and Luzia gave up farming and moved to Grand Bend with their three girls, Mary-Jo, Jackie and Barbara. What was to be a five year stay turned into a lifetime of hard [...]
Grand Bend Burgerfest, a fundraiser for the Optimist Club, returns to the beach this weekend, June 13 to 15. This year’s event revives favourites from ages past: bed races and the Ms./Mr. Burgerfest competition. Friday, June 13 12 p.m. – Business Luncheon 5 p.m. – Admission opens to the public 8 p.m. – Entertainment with [...]
