May 2008

May - Ongoing
Mid-May and early June - Forest Canada Day Idol Contest applications.
North Lambton Secondary School. Live out your idol dream! There are three age categories: 10-14, 15-18 and 19 and over. Judges will select top contestants from each category to sing on stage at Esli Dodge Conservation Area on July 1. Application forms are avail-able at Woods Pearson & Associ-ates, 40 King St. W., Forest or at www.lambtonshores.ca. More infor-mation is available from Don Pear-son, Catherine Minielly or Ruth Illman.

Friday, May 2
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

6 to 10 p.m. - Pine Dale Motor Inn
Weekend Scrapbooking Retreat to Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day! Come all weekend or just for a day! Door prizes and special registration gifts. Friday 6-10, Saturday 9-9, Sunday 9-3. Registration – Weekend $55 until April 15th/$65 after April 15th. One day only $25. Continental breakfast and lunches provided. Sponsored by Creative Memories. Register by contacting Lynn Wilbur at 238-2847 or ewilbur@uwo.ca. Special room rates – contact the Pine Dale directly.

Saturday, May 3
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Pine Dale Motor Inn
Weekend Scrapbooking Retreat to Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day! Come all weekend or just for a day! Door prizes and special registration gifts. Friday 6-10, Saturday 9-9, Sunday 9-3. Registration – Weekend $55 until April 15th/$65 after April 15th. One day only $25. Continental breakfast and lunches provided. Sponsored by Creative Memories. Register by contacting Lynn Wilbur at 238-2847 or ewilbur@uwo.ca. Special room rates – contact the Pine Dale directly.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - various locations
2nd Annual Grand Bend & Area Art Studio Tour. For more information, contact Glen Baillie at 519-238-1472 or visit the Tour website at www.grandbendstudiotour.com.

2 p.m. - Grog’s Restaurant
Hillbillies Meat Raffle

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with The Persuaders

Sunday, May 4
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Pine Dale Motor Inn
Weekend Scrapbooking Retreat to Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day! Come all weekend or just for a day! Door prizes and special registration gifts. Friday 6-10, Saturday 9-9, Sunday 9-3. Registration – Weekend $55 until April 15th/$65 after April 15th. One day only $25. Continental breakfast and lunches provided. Sponsored by Creative Memories. Register by contacting Lynn Wilbur at 238-2847 or ewilbur@uwo.ca. Special room rates – contact the Pine Dale directly.

12 to 4 p.m. - various locations
2nd Annual Grand Bend & Area Art Studio Tour. For more information, contact Glen Baillie at 519-238-1472 or visit the Tour website at www.grandbendstudiotour.com.

Monday, May 5
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, May 6
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, May 7
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

Friday, May 9
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, May 10
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Don Harvey

Monday, May 12
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

4 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Plant Sale. Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society. Receive potted and labeled plants.

6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Plant Sale. Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society. Silent Auction. Following the pattern of last year’s sale, there will be food and fellowship as well as excellent plants.

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, May 13
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, May 14
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

Friday, May 16
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, May 17
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Pinery Provincial Park Store
Lakesmith Conservationists & Friends of the Pinery Park Fish Fry. Please call 519-243-1521 for details.

1 p.m. - Thedford Arena
Lawnmower Races. Thedford Spirit Club presents Spring Lawn-mower Race featuring the Western Ontario Outlaws along with local racers. For more information, call Rob at 519-296-4808.

2 p.m. - Grog’s Restaurant
Ausable Port Franks Optimist Meat Raffle

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Ben Shane and Bobby K

Monday, May 19
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, May 20
Garden clean up. Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society. Rain date May 21.

6 p.m. - Port Franks Community Centre
Port Franks Garden Club Plant Auc-tion. Silent and live auctions.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, May 21
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

Friday, May 23
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, May 24
8 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society Bus Tour. Wrightman Gardens (Kerwood), Cuddy Gardens (Strathroy), Dowding Water Garden (Mt. Brydges), buffet lunch at Wayside Dining Lounge (Talbotville), Canadale Nursery (St. Thomas), and return to Grand Bend between 5 and 6 p.m. Tickets $55; first come, first served. Reserve by contacting Eric Brown, 519-238-1583 or eandbbrown@hay.net. Cheques must be received by May 5 but will not be cashed until the bus is full and the trip is a definite go.

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Bob Finlay

Monday, May 26
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

Tuesday, May 27
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, May 28
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

Friday, May 30
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, May 31
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Jimmy Vail

April 2008

Ongoing
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market is issuing its Vendors Call for the 2008 Season. Vendors producing or making their own products and are within 60km of Grand Bend, please contact Market Manager, Christine Bregman at 519-243-4015 or email grandbendfarmersmarket@execulink.com for an application. Enquiries can be mailed to:
Grand Bend Farmer’s Market, P.O. Box 1191
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0
The Grand Bend Farmer’s Market runs from May 21—Oct 8 in the Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend, Wednesdays from 8:00am—1:00pm.

Tuesday, April 1
10:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Catholic Church
Beginner Tai Chi. Contact Bernice at 519-238-5958 or Elaine at 519-238-6312 for details.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday April 2
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

12:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Ager’s Luncheon. Guest speaker from Shoppers Drug Mart. Join us for Shuffleboard every Mon. & Thurs. at 1 p.m. Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday.

Friday, April 4
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, April 5
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Horse races

Monday April 7
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

9 to 10 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise programs. Monday and Thursdays from 9-10 in Grand Bend and Tuesday and Thursdays in Port Franks. Contact Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield 519-238-1556 ext 231. No fee!

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Cholesterol Class. Contact Miranda Burgess dietitian 519-238-1556 ext 222 to register. Everyone welcome!

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Alzheimer Caregiver Support Program. Everyone is welcome. Contact the Alzheimer Society for details 1-800-561-5012.

Tuesday, April 8
9:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Women’s Probus Club. Kinfolk Finders with speaker David Elliott. Retired and semi-retired women welcome. Contact Maxine Eveland at 519-238-2274

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, April 9
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

Thursday, April 10
1 to 3:30 p.m. - Thomas Hall, Thedford Arena
Good Tyme Country Jamboree
Please bring cookies to share; tea and coffee provided. Free will donation for School Snack Program & Contact House. For more information, please call Bev 519-243-2297.

Friday, April 11
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, April 12
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live music with J Mack

Monday, April 14
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, April 15
8:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Men’s Probus Bus Tour heading north! Contact Dave McClure for details.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, April 16
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

7 p.m. - Thomas Hall, Thedford Arena
Annual Community Group meeting

Friday, April 18
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, April 19
2 p.m. - Grog’s Restaurant, Port Franks
Ausable Port Franks Optimist Meat Raffle

Monday, April 21
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, April 22
10 a.m. sharp - Port Franks Community Centre
Port Fanks Senior Euchre-A-Rama. $6 including lunch. Call 519-243-3844 or 243-1126 for more details.

10 a.m. - Lambton Shores
Trash Bash. Community wide cleanup, 10:00am. Contact the Municipality of Lambton Shores Community Services for more information, toll free 1-866-943-1400.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, April 23
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

12:30 p.m. - Colonial Hotel, Grand Bend
Huron Country Playhouse Guild. Speaker Angie Richter from “The Currant Organic General Store” in Parkhill. She will be speaking on the Versatile Hemp Plant. Guests and new members welcome. Please call Mary at 519-238-5640.

Thursday, April 24
1 to 4:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Your Passport to Healthy Living, Community Health Fair. More than 20 booths featuring community agencies and services on site for you to check out! Have your passport stamped for your chance on some great prizes. Fun and refreshments await you! Don’t miss it!

Friday, April 25
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

6 p.m. - Port Franks Community Centre
Port Franks Seniors Spaghetti Supper. Adults — $10, children under 12 — $6. For more information call Bev Bowden 519-243-2297.

7 to 11 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Bob Finlay

Saturday, April 26
2 to 5 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Horse Races

7 to 11 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Cactus Jam

Sunday, April 27
10 a.m. - Pinery Provincial Park
Pedal the Pinery for the Canadian Cancer Society Pinery Provincial Park. Activities start at 10 a.m. registration at 11 a.m. Ride and Stride 1 p.m. Lunch available for purchase, minimum of $10 in pledges required. Ride 20 km, walk 8 km. Kiddy walk/ride 1.5 km. Pledge forms available contact Peggy Smith for details 519-296-5834 or email endoftheline@execulink.com.

Monday, April 28
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

4:30 to 9 p.m. - Shores Recreation Centre
Forest Garden Club’s 9th Annual Home and Garden Accents Show and Sale. 45 exhibitors, door prizes and more! Call Mary McGregor, 519-786-4126 for information.

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Kick start your garden into the 21st century. Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society. Garden makeover with Adam Foulon, Eden Garden Works. Adam is an expert on big and little renovations to your garden to update and make it more interesting.

7 to 8:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Measures. Join dietitian Miranda Burgess as she shows you how to be active, eat well, and be yourself! Call 238-1556 ext. 222.

Tuesday, April 29
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, April 30
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Join Dietitian Miranda Burgess to learn how to make delicious nutritious meals.

March 2008

Saturday, March 1
2 p.m. - Pinery Park visitor’s centre
Life Under the Ice - Meet a park naturalist at the in the Visitor Centre and peer into the underwater winter realm of the ice covered Old Ausable River Channel discovering the channel’s history and find out what the creatures down there are up to during the winter.

Monday, March 3
9 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise programs. Contact Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield at 519-238-1556 ext 6. No fee!

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Alzheimer Caregiver Support Program. Everyone is welcome. Contact the Alzheimer Society for details 1-800-561-5012.

Tuesday, March 4
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, March 5
12:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Ager’s Luncheon. Join us for Shuffleboard every Mon. & Thurs. at 1 p.m. Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday.

Friday, March 7
5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, March 8
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Horse races

Monday, March 10
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
March Break Camp. Children ages 5-13 join us at 16 Municipal Drive for fun and excitement. Dress warm on Monday as we will visit the Fort Rose Sugar Bush have a tour wagon ride and enjoy pancakes. Games and crafts planned for each afternoon. Cost is $35.00 for each day to cover costs. Call 519-238-1155 to register! You must register by March 1st.

1:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Eating In Store For You. Join Diabetes Dietitian Patricia Baker as she teaches you how to decipher those food labels. Call 519-238-1556 ext 235. Free!

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, March 11
9:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Women’s Probus Club. Topic: Midwestern Adult Day Services. Speaker: Tammy Antaya. Retired and semi-retired women welcome. For further info, call Maxine Eveland at
519-238-2274.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Choices. Want to live a healthier more balanced life? Then join the Grand Bend Area CHC staff Tuesdays for 7 weeks as we look at making healthy lifestyle changes. Contact Patricia or Cindy at 519-238-1556 ext 235 or 6 to register. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. No fee! Everyone welcome!

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, March 12
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
March Break Camp. Children ages 5-13 join us at 16 Municipal Drive for fun and excitement. Wednesday we will head to Spikes in London for rock climbing, Pizza and drink included. Games and crafts planned for each afternoon. Cost is $35.00 for each day to cover costs. Call 519-238-1155 to register! You must register by March 1st.

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Recipe Exchange. Come celebrate March is Nutrition Month. Topic: “Spotlight on Food and Nutrition” Bring in your healthy recipes to exchange. Enjoy tasty recipes available for sampling! Pick up some healthy eating tips from our dietitians. Call 519-238-1556 ext 222 for more details. No cost!

Friday, March 14
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
March Break Camp. Children ages 5-13 join us at 16 Municipal Drive for fun and excitement. Friday (weather permitting) we will be sledding at the Pinery park if no snow we’ll go bowling instead. Games and crafts planned for each afternoon. Cost is $35.00 for each day to cover costs. Call 519-238-1155 to register! You must register by March 1st.

9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Grand Bend Public School
Picky Eaters. The Early Years program and the GBACHC dietitian will provide you answers about common feeding issues and ways to encourage healthy eating among young children. Parents with children 0-6 years welcome to attend this free fun session.

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, March 15
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Mike Fagan

Monday, March 17
6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, March 18
10 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Men’s Probus Meeting. Topic: Apple Winery/Thedford. Speakers Mark and Mike Vansteenkiste. Everyone welcome!

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Friday, March 21
5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Monday, March 24
6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, March 25
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, March 26
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook Class. Join our dietitian Miranda as novice chefs learn the basics of cooking. Call 519-238-1556 ext 222.

12:30 p.m. - Grand Cove clubhouse
Huron County Ladies Playhouse Guild meeting. Catered by F.I.N.E. Guests and new members welcome. For further info please call Mary at 519-238-5640.

Thursday, March 27
9:30 to 11 a.m. - Sobey’s
Grocery Store Tour. Please meet Grand Bend Area CHC Dietitian Miranda Burgess at Sobey’s for this fun hands-on educational program that shows you how to select healthier food choices.

11 to 1 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Diabetes Support Program The Diabetes support group meets the last Thursday of every month. Please bring a diabetes friendly pot-luck dish with you to share. Contact Aileen Knip Diabetes Educator for details 519-238-1556 ext 226.

Friday, March 28
5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, March 29
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Bob Finlay

Monday, March 31
6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

7 p.m - Grand Bend Legion
Getting off pesticides. Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society. Ray Letheren explains how to go green and save the planet.

February 2008

Friday, February 1
Grand Bend Winter Carnival, Feb 1-3 & Feb 8-10
Throughout Grand Bend Community. Theme for 2008: Benguin goes wild west. Lots to do for the entire family! Grand Bend Rotary Parade, Feb 9. Visit the Grand Bend website for details, times & locations of events.

9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Grand Bend Public School
Picky Eaters. The Early Years program and the GBACHC dietitian will provide you answers about common feeding issues and ways to encourage healthy eating among young children. Parents with children 0-6 years welcome to attend this free fun session

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Thedford Arena
Let’s Get Active Together: Skating Day. This is a program for children ages 8-13 years. Call Valerie Cook at the NLCHC at 519-786-4545 ext. 270 for more information.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - The Shores Recreation Centre, Forest
Everybody Move: Skating Day. This is a program for ages 6-8 years. For more information, call Valerie Cook at the NLCHC, 519-786-4545 ext. 270.

4 to 10 p.m. - Bikini Bob’s
Western wine tasting

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

6 to 9 p.m. - Grand Bend Public School gymnasium
Sobey’s drive-in for the kids (free)

9 p.m. - Oakwood clubhouse
Traci Kennedy - Nashville Recording Artist

9:30 p.m. - Bikini Bob’s
Mike’s Country Band

10 p.m. to 2 a.m. - Gables
Rumblefish

Saturday, February 2
9 a.m. to end of day each weekend - Lions Park (behind Legion)
Gables co-ed snow-pitch tournament (runs Feb. 2 & 3, 9 & 10). $150 per team. Top prize is $300. Contact Jane or John Musser: 238-6690
Snow-pitch is slo-pitch with fluorescent orange balls (the balls are softer as well). The tournament happens regardless of the weather. Each weekend sees eight teams compete for semi-finals, and the final is the second weekend. Winners from both weekends must be available for second weekend championship game. Teams that win at least two games win money. “It’s a favourite,” says Jane Musser. “It’s pretty funny watching them hit a ball and run in their snow pants.”

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Oakwood
Snow-golf. Cost: $15 per person includes golf (club &ball), chili with bun and hot chocolate. Call 519-238-2324 to register your tee-time.
Diana Simpson (sales and marketing assistant): “We have a special nine-hole tire ring golf course. You use a tennis ball and a regular iron, and go around the course.”

12 to 5 p.m. - Grand Bend Public School gymnasium
Mad Science plus crafts, sports and a movie. Free. Call 519-238-1155.

1 to 5 p.m. - Grand Bend Public School gym
Winter Carnival Fun Day Drop. Grand Bend Youth Centre offers this fun event. Sports, crafts, Mad Science and a snack. Ages 5-13. Donations welcome!

1 to 8 p.m. - Riverbend
12th Annual Olympics. Call 519-238-6919 to register.

2 to 4 p.m. - Grog’s Restaurant, Port Franks
Hillbillies Meat Draw

2 to 6 p.m. - Gables
Karaoke with Fat Kat Karaoke Bobbie. Prizes.

6 to 8 p.m. - Skateboard park beside Legion
First-ever Winter Carnival fireworks. Hot chocolate and hot dogs for sale. Seating at the ball diamond; parking at the Colonial and Beer Store parking lots. Legion lot will be closed for safety reasons. Four teams of professional fireworks artists from across Ontario will each present 12 to 15 minutes of fireworks using consumer fireworks. A pyro-digital display set to music will be performed during judging.
“By having the competitors use consumer fireworks, we are able to bring the audience closer to the action and create a more intimate show” says organizer Kevin Poole. Storm date is Saturday February 9th at 6:30 p.m.

Grand Bend Legion
Brad Karel and the Thrillbillies with Grand Bend’s Stephanie McClennan. Dance to new country. Presented by Grand Bend Legion and the Winter Carnival. For tickets, call 238-2001. Sponsored in whole by Ontario Lottery and Gaming.

9 p.m. - Oakwood clubhouse
Traci Kennedy - Nashville Recording Artist

9 p.m. to close - Riverbend
Karaoke with Jude

9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. - Bikini Bob’s
Mike’s Country Band

10 p.m. to 2 a.m. - Gables
Rumblefish

Sunday, February 3
Oakwood Inn
Registration closes for February 10 Children’s Talent Show (free). Register at Guest Services before February 3.

10 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Register for Youth Darts. Call 519-243-2452 for details.

12 to 2 p.m. - Oakwood #8 hole and clubhouse
Tobogganing, s’mores & hot chocolate. Free. Children must be supervised by parents or guardians.

12 to 10 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Legion will be open for Super Bowl Sunday.

1 to 5 p.m. - Gables
Wild West ride: try out the Mechanical Bull. Cheer the cowboys on. Sponsored by 104.9 The Beach.

Bikini Bobs
Super Bowl party. Crazy cow contest at 6 p.m. $3 food and beverages all day.

4 p.m. - Oakwood
Super Bowl party - door prizes and special drink prices!

Monday, February 4
9 to 10 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise programs. Monday and Thursdays from 9-10 and Tuesday and Thursdays in Port Franks. Contact Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield 519-238-1556 ext 6.

2 to 4 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC community room
Alzheimer Caregiver Connections. Everyone welcome to this education session developed to give caregivers information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Contact the Alzheimer Society of Huron for more details 1-800-561-5012. A monthly Caregiver Support meeting will also be held at today at 7 p.m. in the Boardroom.

6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, February 5
9 a.m. - Port Franks community centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. See January 24.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, February 6
12:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Ager’s Luncheon Wear a winter carnival item of clothing or pin or red for Valentines Day. Join us for Shuffleboard every Monday, & Thursday, at 1 p.m. Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday.

Thursday, February 7
9 a.m. - Port Franks community centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. See January 24.

Friday, February 8
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Eating In Store For You Join Community Dietitian Miranda Burgess as she teaches you how to decipher those food labels. Call 519-238-1556 ext 222

Gables
Bring Your Own Meat BBQ. Register early at 519-238-2371.

4 to 10 p.m. - Bikini Bob’s
Western wine tasting

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Movie Night. Includes popcorn and a drink. $2.00 per person.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend United Church
Evening of Music and Song with inspirational BC recording artist Bruce Harding. Admission: $10 per person, $20 per family. Tickets available at Sobey’s and Tender Spot. For info, call 519-238-8912.

9 p.m. - Oakwood clubhouse
Entertainment by Murray Andrews

9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Bikini Bob’s
Mike’s Country Band

10 p.m. to 2 a.m. - Gables
The 88s

Saturday, February 9
9 a.m. - departing Grand Bend Youth Centre
Family Bus Trip River Valley Tube Slide in St. Marys. Cost $5 per person. Register by February 1st! Call 519-238-1155

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Pine Dale Motor Inn
Craft Sale. All vendors are welcome.

Gables
Search for Talent Contest with Fat Kat Karaoke Bobbie

11:30 a.m. - United Church UCW Lunch. $6 for 13 and up; $3 for children. Hot dogs available for children.

1 p.m. - downtown
Rotary Club Parade
“It’s going to be a humdinger, for sure,” says parade organizer Jim Southcott. “The parade starts at the Sobey’s parking lot and goes down to Government Road and disbands there. There is a $500 first prize award for the best entry. Local dignitaries will lead the parade, and we have about 60 registered floats with a chance for many more. There will be a lot of horses, plus the Seaforth and District all-girls marching band. Anyone who wants to showcase their business or put in an entry should call me (519-238-8800).”

2 to 4 p.m. - Bikini Bobs
Sleigh rides after the parade. $5/person; free for children five and under.

3 to 6 p.m. - Gables
Search for Talent contest with “Fat Kat Karaoke Bobbie.”

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Cactus Jam

5 to 8 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Annual Steak Barbecue. Tickets: $10, available at the bar.

8 p.m. - Oakwood Huron Room
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show with Joanna Downey and Bobby Keele. Cost: $20 per person includes tax. Call 519-238-2324. Buffet dinner (seatings between 5 and 7 p.m.) & show together for only $50 including tax & gratuity.

9 p.m. - Oakwood clubhouse
Entertainment by Murray Andrews

9 p.m. to close - Riverbend
Kountry Karaoke Contest with Jude

10 p.m. - Oakwood Huron Room
Ms. and Mr. Winter Carnival Pageant Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd The Huron Room. Call Diana at 519-238-2324 for details.
Diana Simpson: “It was held years ago, but it’s been a long time since it has been around. We were looking for something different this year.
It is fun and it’s not something to be stressed about. There are a lot of people out there with a lot of talent. There are three different rounds: a fashion round with one summer and one winter outfit of their choice; a talent round where the contestants perform a talent of their choice; and a questionnaire round where the contestants answer questions related to the winter carnival. We will have a float that morning in the parade. We are challenging all businesses in the area to send someone to represent them in the contest.”

Sunday February 10
8 to 11 a.m. - behind Bank of Montreal
Grand Bend Firemen’s Breakfast

11 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Veteran’s Memorial Mixed Dart Tournament. Register at 11 a.m.

12 to 2 p.m. - Oakwood clubhouse
Children’s Talent Show (free). Register at Guest Services before February 3. Sing, dance, play - bring your original ideas to win prizes! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd.
Diana Simpson: “We just want to have the kids come out and do their dancing or singing. When they register they’ll have to say what they’ll be doing. We have a lot of talent in the area, and it’s a great way for them to get out and show people what they can do.”

2 to 5 p.m. - Colonial parking lot
Waiters’ Race

Monday, February 11
6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, February 12
9 a.m. - Port Franks community centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. See January 24.

9:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Probus meeting. Topic: “Shakespeare Who?” Presented by Nancy Winters.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Friday, February 15
5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

6 to 8 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Valentines Party for ages 5-10.

8 to 10 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Valentines Dance for ages 11-14. Pizza, pop and chips available for purchase.

Saturday, February 16
2 p.m. - Grog’s Restaurant, Port Franks
Port Franks Optimist Meat Draw

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Horse races

Sunday, February 17
12 to 10 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Legion will be open for Daytona 500.

Monday, February 18
6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

Tuesday, February 19
10 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Men’s Probus meeting. Topic: Senior’s Financial Planning with speaker Chris Thompson, manager of TD Canada Trust.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Cholesterol Class Have you been recently diagnosed with high cholesterol and have diabetes? Then join us as we explain how you can manage cholesterol and lower your risks. Contact Patricia 519-238-1556 ext. 235.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Friday, February 22
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Grand Bend Public School
Early Years Alphabites Program. This program with the GBACHC dietitian and the OEYC offers a healthy snack and various activities geared to literacy and nutrition. Everyone welcome, no fee!

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

Saturday, February 23
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Babysitting Course including two-hour first aid. Ages 11 and up. Cost is $40. Register by February 15. Call 519-238-1155.

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Jimmy Vail

Monday, February 25
6:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Scrapbooking. $2. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kim Widdis: 519-238-6390.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society Meeting. Pierre St. Laurent. Topic: Photographing Flowers.

Tuesday, February 26
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Heart Health Cooking Class February is heart month. Join Miranda our community dietitian as she shows you how to transfer high fat dishes into delicious Heart Healthy feasts. Call 519-238-1556 ext 222

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, February 27
12:30 p.m. - Southcott Pines clubhouse
Huron County Playhouse Guild. Call Mary 519-238-5640 for details. Guests and members welcome!

4 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC community room
Men Can Cook Class. Join our dietitian Miranda as novice chefs learn the basics of cooking. Call 519-238-1556 ext 222

Friday, February 29
Town & Country Bowl, Zurich
Family Bowling Cost $5 per person includes games and shoe rental. Register by February 24th Grand Bend Youth Centre. Call 519-238-1155.

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat draw

January 2008

Tuesday, January 1
1 to 5 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
New Year’s levee with Ben Shane & Bobby K

Wednesday, January 2
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Thedford Arena
Let’s Get Active Together. Skating Day. Program for ages 8-13 years. Call Valerie Cook at the NLCHC for more information, 519-786-4545 ext. 270.

12:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Agers Luncheon Meeting
Don’t forget Shuffleboard every Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. New members welcome!

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - The Shores recreation centre, Forest
Everybody Move. Cooking Day. Program for ages 6-8 years. Cal Valerie Cook at the NLCHC for more information, 519-786-4545 ext. 270.

Thursday, January 3
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Thedford Arena
Let’s Get Active Together. Skating Day. Program for ages 8-13 years. Call Valerie Cook at the NLCHC for more information, 519-786-4545 ext. 270.

2 to 4 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Coping with Grief through the Holidays
The time after the holidays can be very hard on people who have lost a loved one. Join Social Worker Mickey Gurbin as she takes you through the steps to help you move forward into the New Year. Contact Cindy to register 519-238-1556 ext 6

Saturday, January 5
2 to 4 p.m. - Grog’s restaurant
Hillbillies Meat Raffle

Monday, January 7
9 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise classes start again! Mondays and Thursdays at the Grand Bend Area CHC and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Port Franks. Both programs start at 9:00 a.m. and are free to participants. Call Cindy Maxfield at 519-238-1556 ext 6 for more details

Tuesday, January 8
9 a.m. - Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise classes start again! Mondays and Thursdays at the Grand Bend Area CHC and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Port Franks. Both programs start at 9:00 a.m. and are free to participants. Call Cindy Maxfield at 519-238-1556 ext 6 for more details

9:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Probus Meeting. Topic: Craft Fair. Stained Glass with Anne Thornton, Making Greeting Cards with Mary McFadden and Heritage Scrapbooking with Joan Love.

Thursday, January 10
1 to 3:30 p.m. - Thedford Arena
Good Tyme Country Jamboree. Please bring cookies to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Free will donation for School Snack Program and Contact House. For further information please call Bev at 519-243-2297 or Jim at 519-243-4036.

Friday, January 11
The Shores Recreation Centre and Thedford Arena.
International Silver Stick Tournament (until January 13). Atom and Bantam.

Saturday, January 12
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Reverend Freddie and the Distillers

Monday, January 14
1 to 4 p.m. - Parkhill Leisure Club
VON Foot Care Clinic. Appointments needed: 1-519-659-2273.

Tuesday, January 15
2:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Stop Smoking Program. Thought about quitting? Now’s the right time. Program will run Tuesday afternoon from 2:30-4:00 p.m. or evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. depending on interest. Contact Cindy Maxfield at 519-238-1556 ext 6 to pre register.

Wednesday, January 16
2 to 4 p.m. - Southcott Pines Clubhouse
Partners in Learning Open House. Program starts at 2:15. Come meet the moderators and hear them outline the three exciting 10-week winter courses which include “Mysteries of Life, Reality and Fiction,” “From Distant Shores,” and “Socrates Café.” Courses commence Wednesday, January 23, 2008.

Saturday, January 19
2 p.m. - Grog’s Restaurant
Port Franks Optimist Meat Raffle.

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Horse Races

Sunday, January 20
2 to 4 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
World Religion Day. Music and Prayers for Unification of Mankind. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, January 23
12:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Huron Country Playhouse Guild luncheon meeting. Guest speaker Officer Reurick from the OPP will talk about perils of winter driving. Guests and new members welcome. For further info please call Mary at 519-238-5640.

Wednesday, January 30
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Monthly cooking class with Dietitian Miranda Burgess. To register call 519-238-1556 ext. 222

Thursday, January 31
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Diabetes Support Program. Bring a diabetes friendly potluck dish to share. Contact Aileen Knip Diabetes Educator for details 519-238-1556 ext 226

December 2007

Saturday, December 1
10 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Grand Bend Community Foundation Awards Presentation

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Mark Blayney

Sunday, December 2
6 p.m. - Zurich
Zurich lighted Santa Claus Parade. Contact Vickie Wilder (519) 263-5343

Monday, December 3
Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society Pot Luck and Annual Meeting. Contact Liz for details 236-7884

Tuesday, December 4
7 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC boardroom
Alzheimer Caregiver Support. Everyone welcome. Contact the Alzheimer Society of Huron for more details 1-800-561-5012

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, December 6
4 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC community room
Men Can Cook Beginner Class. Join our dietitian Miranda as novice chefs learn the basics of cooking. Call 519-238-1556 ext 222

Friday, December 7
5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

7 p.m. - Clinton
Clinton Santa Claus parade. Floats, bands, etc, and the Jolly Old Man himself! Contact Pat Datema (519) 482-9146

Saturday, December 8
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Horse races

Sunday, December 9
2:30 p.m. - Forest United Church
Forest Community Singers present “The Messiah.” For tickets, call Jim De Zorzi 519-243-1683, Jim Brennan 519-243-2990 or 1383, or Cathy Cober 519-786-4066

Monday, December 10
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Eating In Store For You. Join community dietitian Miranda Burgess as she teaches you how to decipher those food labels. Call 519-238-1556 ext 222

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Heart Health Workshop. Want to learn how to be heart healthy? Contact Patricia Baker RD CDC at 519-238-1556 ext. 235 to register.

Tuesday, December 11
9:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Probus meeting. Topics: Grand Bend Public School Music Program with teacher Jim Brennan; Christmas finishing touches from Cranbury Lane, with owner Jim Snider and assistant Sue Dykes

6:30 p.m. - Port Franks Community Centre
Port Franks Garden Club Christmas Party. Festivities start at 6:30 with dinner at 7 p.m.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Thursday, December 13
Grand Bend CHC
Bereavement Support through the Holidays. Christmas can be a difficult time. Social Worker Mickey Gurbin as she helps you to manage your grief and learn coping skills that will get you through the holidays. A follow up meeting is planned for January 3rd. Call 238-1556 ext. 223 or ext 6 to register.

Friday, December 14
9:30 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Eating Is In Store For You If you have diabetes and want to learn more about how to read food labels then this class is for you. Contact Patricia Baker RD CDE at 238-1556 ext 235 to register.

Saturday, December 15
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Mid Life Crisis

Monday, December 31
7 p.m. - Star Dust dinner theatre, Parkhill
New Year’s Eve party. http://www.stardustparkhill.com

9 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
New Year’s Eve party with Ben Shane & Bobby K

November 2007

Thursday, November 1
2 to 4 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Bereavement Support Group. Please join Social Worker Mickey Gurbin for support and group discussion.

5:30 to 8 p.m. - Hensall Health Centre
Public Flu Shot Clinic. Please be sure to bring your health card.

10 a.m. to 12 a.m. - Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church, Grand Bend
Beginner Tai Chi classes every. Contact Bernice Hill: (519) 238-5958.

Saturday, November 3
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Port Franks Community Centre
6th Annual Ladies Day for special needs children. Cost $40. Contact Peggy Smith 519-296-5834

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Goderich, Governor’s House, Huron Historic Gaol
HURON TRACT SPINNERS AND WEAVERS ANNUAL SALE AND EXHIBITION
Sale and exhibition of weaving, spinning and basketry. Demonstrations and children’s activities. Admission: free.
Contact Gail Chrysler (519) 524-6427

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Goderich District Collegiate
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
Sponsored by Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving. Over 55 vendors showcased. Babysitting Service available, Café. Admission: $2.00 at the door.

to March 31
Goderich, Huron County Museum
A Stitch in Time
A special exhibit of quilts from the Huron County Museum collection. Each quilt holds our memories, tells our stories and still has the ability to keep us warm.
Contact (519) 524-2686 http://www.huroncounty.ca/museum

Exeter, Morrison Dam
Owl Prowl - Come out to the Morrison Dam to learn about the exciting world of owls! Be prepared to hear the haunting cry of the screech owl. Also bring a mug to enjoy hot chocolate.
Contact Julie Hicks (519) 235-2610 jhicks@abca.on.ca http://www.abca.on.ca

Sunday, November 4
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Goderich, Governor’s House, Huron Historic Gaol
HURON TRACT SPINNERS AND WEAVERS ANNUAL SALE AND EXHIBITION
Sale and exhibition of weaving, spinning and basketry. Demonstrations and children’s activities. Admission: free.
Contact Gail Chrysler (519) 524-6427

Monday, November 5
9 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Mondays and Thursdays in Grand Bend, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Port Franks. Low impact aerobics, stretching and weights. Call Cindy at 519-238-1556 ext 6 for details. No fee!

7 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC Boardroom
Alzheimer Caregiver Support and Just for Us Program. This program is facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of Huron County and provides support and information the first Thursday of every month. “Just For Us” is offered at the same time in the Adult Day wing and is a fun supervised event for the client with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Tuesday, November 6
7 to 8:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Countdown to Quit Smoking. Four week program to learn the skills to help you quit. Everyone welcome. Call Cindy Maxfield at 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register. No fee.

Wednesday, November 7
12: 30 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Agers’ Luncheon Meeting. Don’t forget Shuffleboard every Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. New members welcome!

Friday, November 9
Bayfield
Christmas in Bayfield
Celebrate Christmas the old fashion way. Picture this! Unique shops, charming atmosphere, friendly service, leisurely dining and festive music, holiday decor, tree lighting festival and much more. Christmas parade Sat.
Contact Nora West (519) 565-5900 http://www.bayfieldchamberofcommerce.on.ca

Saturday, November 10
9 to 11 a.m. - Stephen Central School
Public Flu Shot Clinic. Please be sure to bring your health card.

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Goderich
GODERICH IODE CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR
Sponsored by the Maple Leaf Chapter IODE. A self guided tour of homes decorated for Christmas by local merchants. Tickets required for admittance.
Contact Mary Ellen Jasper (519) 524-4969

5 p.m. - Star Dust dinner theatre, Parkhill
Fab Four - A Beatles tribute. http://www.stardustparkhill.com

Bayfield
Christmas in Bayfield
Celebrate Christmas the old fashion way. Picture this! Unique shops, charming atmosphere, friendly service, leisurely dining and festive music, holiday decor, tree lighting festival and much more. Christmas parade Sat.
Contact Nora West (519) 565-5900 http://www.bayfieldchamberofcommerce.on.ca

Sunday, November 11
1 p.m. - Star Dust dinner theatre, Parkhill
Fab Four - A Beatles tribute. http://www.stardustparkhill.com

1-5 p.m. - Goderich
GODERICH IODE CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR
Sponsored by the Maple Leaf Chapter IODE. A self guided tour of homes decorated for Christmas by local merchants. Tickets required for admittance.
Contact Mary Ellen Jasper (519) 524-4969

Bayfield
Christmas in Bayfield
Celebrate Christmas the old fashion way. Picture this! Unique shops, charming atmosphere, friendly service, leisurely dining and festive music, holiday decor, tree lighting festival and much more. Christmas parade Sat.
Contact Nora West (519) 565-5900 http://www.bayfieldchamberofcommerce.on.ca

Monday, November 12
9:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Probus Meeting. Topic: Emergancy Preparation Lambton Shores. Guest speaker John Bryne, CAO Lambton Shores.

Tuesday, November 13
2 p.m. - Grand Bend Area CHC
Living with Breast Cancer Support. Facilitated by the Sarnia Lambton Cancer Society. Call Cathy Campbell for info 519-238-5072 or Cindy at 238-1556 ext 6

Wednesday, November 14
2 p.m. Grand Bend Area CHC
Managing Your Stress Through the Holiday Season. Holidays can be a source of huge stress for many people. Join Social Worker Mickey Gurbin as she shows you how you can manage your stress before it manages you. Call 238-1556 ext. 223 or 6 to register

November 14
Huron County Playhouse Guild bus trip to St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. For info contact Mary 519-238-2519.

Thursday, November 15
10 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC community room.
Beginner Men Can Cook, four-week series. This program is geared to first time cooks! Contact Miranda at 238-1556 ext. 222

5:30 to 8 p.m. - Hensall Health Centre
Public Flu Shot Clinic. Please be sure to bring your health card.

Friday, November 16
6 p.m. - South Huron Recreation Centre, Exeter
WHODUNNIT. Big Brothers and Sisters present this Mystery Dinner, silent auction and musical entertainment evening. A three course dinner catered by Barbara’s with a Wild West Mystery you must solve! Tickets are $50.00 per person. Call 519-235-3307.

Saturday, November 17
7:15 p.m. - Goderich town square
GODERICH SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Enjoy an evening parade on the Square.
Contact Tourism Goderich, (519) 524-6600 or 1-800-280-7637, specialevents@town.goderich.on.ca http://www.goderich.ca (Official Travel Guide Sponsor)

to Jan. 30
Goderich, Court House Park
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CELEBRATIONS
Sponsored by the Town of Goderich. Let Goderich warm your heart with yuletide joy, glittering lights, magical displays and fantastic sites during this annual salute to the festive holiday season. Court House Park, located in the heart of Goderich, is the focal point of the Festival of Lights. The Park features thousands of coloured lights, as well as many displays.
Contact 524-6600 or 1-800-280-7637, specialevents@town.goderich.on.ca http://www.goderich.ca (Official Travel Guide Sponsor)

Tuesday, November 20
10 a.m. (sharp) - Port Franks Community Centre
Port Franks Senior Euchre-Rama. $5 fee includes lunch. Everyone welcome. For info call 243-3844 or 243-1126.

10 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Men’s Probus. Topic: Death and Dying presented by speaker Jim Hoffman from Hoffman Funeral home. Everyone welcome.

7:30 p.m. - Port Franks Community Centre
Port Franks Garden Club. Topic: Christmas decorating and crafts with Mary Lou Glenn.

Friday, November 23
6:45 p.m. - Exeter, McNaughton Park
EXETER TREE LIGHTING OF MACNAUGHTON PARK
Sponsored by the Exeter Lioness and Lions. Caroling, hot chocolate and treats served compliments of Tim Horton’s. Family evening.
Contact Liz Stephens 519 235-2214

6-9 p.m. - Zurich, Huron Ridge Acres - 74101 Bronson Line
Poinsettia Celebration. Celebrate the season absorbing the beauty of the colourful varieties of poinsettias during our annual open house. Enjoy the ambience created by candlelight on Fri. and Sat. evening. Celebration continues Mon. to Sat. for two weeks 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact 519 565-2122 hrainc@tcc.on.ca http://www.huron-ridge.on.ca

Saturday, November 24
12 p.m. - Exeter
Exeter Santa Claus parade
Sponsored by the BIA and Lions Club. Approximately 1 hour in length featuring three or four bands and local floats followed by public skating at South Huron Recreation Centre.
Contact Rob Reid 519 235-4756

5 p.m. - Star Dust dinner theatre, Parkhill
Red Hat Gala Event featuring “The Satiniques”. http://www.stardustparkhill.com

6 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Gables
Grand Bend Optimists’ 11th annual Dinner Cabaret. 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner, 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. show. Silent auction throughout evening. Tickets: dinner and show $50; show only $20. Book your reservation by calling 519-238-2371.Entertainment by Mister E band “Ladies of the Eighties.” Proceeds to Grand Bend Optimist Club.

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. - Zurich, Huron Ridge Acres - 74101 Bronson Line
Poinsettia Celebration. Celebrate the season absorbing the beauty of the colourful varieties of poinsettias during our annual open house. Enjoy the ambience created by candlelight on Fri. and Sat. evening. Celebration continues Mon. to Sat. for two weeks 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact 519 565-2122 hrainc@tcc.on.ca http://www.huron-ridge.on.ca

Sunday, November 25
1 p.m. - Star Dust dinner theatre, Parkhill
Red Hat Gala Event featuring “The Satiniques”. http://www.stardustparkhill.com

1-5 p.m. - Zurich, Huron Ridge Acres - 74101 Bronson Line
Poinsettia Celebration. Celebrate the season absorbing the beauty of the colourful varieties of poinsettias during our annual open house. Enjoy the ambience created by candlelight on Fri. and Sat. evening. Celebration continues Mon. to Sat. for two weeks 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact 519 565-2122 hrainc@tcc.on.ca http://www.huron-ridge.on.ca

Wednesday, November 28
2 to 4 p.m. - Southcott Pines clubhouse
Huron Country Playhouse Guild’s Annual Christmas Wassail. Annual event will be catered this year by Between Friends. Please come out and join us for a fun afternoon! Guests and new members are welcome. For more information, please call Mary at 519-228-5640.

October 2007

Monday, October 1
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Cholesterol Class. Have you been recently diagnosed with high cholesterol? Then join us as our trained dietitians explain how you can manage cholesterol.
Contact Pat or Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext. 235 or 222.

7 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Alzheimer Caregiver Support Program. This program is facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of Huron County and provides support and information on the first Monday of each month. “Just For Us” is a fun supervised event held at the same time in the Adult Day wing for caregiver family members. Contact 1-800-561-5012 for more details.

Tuesday, October 2
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

10:15 a.m. to 12 noon - Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Choices. Want to live a healthier more balanced life? Then join the Grand Bend Area CHC staff on Tuesdays for 6 weeks as we look at making healthy lifestyle changes. Contact Cindy at 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. No fee! Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, October 3
12 noon - Lion’s Park Pavilion
World Record Walk. Please join us at the Lion’s Picnic Pavilion in Grand Bend as we along with other communities in Ontario attempt to break the World’s Record for the most people walking at one time! We will start registering at 12 noon and begin our 1 klm walk at 12:30 sharp. Everyone is invited to participate! Contact Cindy at 519-238-1556 ext 6 for more details

12:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Ager’s Luncheon Meeting. Guest speaker Grand Bend CHC Community Dietitian Miranda Burgess. 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 4
2 to 4 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Bereavement Support Group. Please join our Social Worker Mickey Gurbin the first Thursday of each month for support and group discussion.

Friday, October 5
7 p.m. - Caddyshack, Grand Cove Estates
Grand Dessert Night. Tickets $25 with tax receipt. Contact 519-238-1395 or 235-6202 or ask at Health Centre.

Grand Bend Motorplex
Division 3 Team Finals

5-7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Saturday, October 6
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Finnegan’s parking lot
Farmers produce, crafts and baked goods. Vendors welcome. Hosted by The Chamber of Commerce. (519) 238-2001 http://www.grandbendtourism.com

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Bob Finlay Band

Grand Bend Motorplex
Division 3 Team Finals

Sunday, October 7
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Finnegan’s parking lot
Farmers produce, crafts and baked goods. Vendors welcome. Hosted by The Chamber of Commerce. (519) 238-2001 http://www.grandbendtourism.com

11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Cactus Jam

Grand Bend Motorplex
Division 3 Team Finals

Tuesday, October 9
9:30 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Probus Meeting. Topic “Preserving your Life Story.” Guest speaker Sheila MacGregor.

Living with Breast Cancer Support. This program is designed for women who have had breast cancer and are looking for information, support and friendship. Call facilitator Cathy Campbell for information at 519-238-5072

Friday, October 12
12-8 p.m. - Holmesville Community Hall
Holmesville Country Creations Craft Show & Sale
Admission: Yes
Contact Patricia Holland (519) 233-7490

Friday, October 12
6 a.m.
Bayfield, Rainbow Valley Campground
29th annual Rainbow Trout derby - Joe Brandon Memorial
Sponsored by Bayfield Lions Club. Prizes for three heaviest rainbow trout weighed in at weigh-in station. Various age categories. Registration fee includes free family camping at Rainbow Valley. Children participation is encouraged.
Contact Rusty Brandon (519) 233-3158

Friday, October 12
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

5-7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Saturday, October 13
Pinery Park
Fall Colours Weekend: Discover the beauty of Pinery in full autumn colours. Take advantage of a self-guided driving tour through the oak savanna with stops highlighting the river channel and coastal dunes.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grand Bend, Lambton Heritage Museum
Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival
Over 100 craft people at two locations. Features country decorating and Christmas crafts. Something for everyone. Start your shopping early. Admission: Adults $4 and Children $1.
Contact Gwen Watson (519) 243-2600, heritage.museum@county-lambton.on.ca http://www.lclmg.org

1 to 5 p.m. - Pinedale Motor Inn
Scrapbooking Workshop. Uninterrupted time to work on your projects. Snacks provided. Registration fee $10. To register, call Lynn at 519-238-2847

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Mid Life Crisis

Saturday, October 13
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holmesville Community Hall
Holmesville Country Creations Craft Show & Sale
Admission: Yes
Contact Patricia Holland (519) 233-7490
Saturday, October 13
6 a.m.
Bayfield, Rainbow Valley Campground
29th annual Rainbow Trout derby - Joe Brandon Memorial
Sponsored by Bayfield Lions Club. Prizes for three heaviest rainbow trout weighed in at weigh-in station. Various age categories. Registration fee includes free family camping at Rainbow Valley. Children participation is encouraged.
Contact Rusty Brandon (519) 233-3158

Grand Bend Motorplex
Spooktacular Race (rain date: Sunday, October 14)

Sunday, October 14
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grand Bend, Lambton Heritage Museum
Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival
Over 100 craft people at two locations. Features country decorating and Christmas crafts. Something for everyone. Start your shopping early. Admission: Adults $4 and Children $1.
Contact Gwen Watson (519) 243-2600, heritage.museum@county-lambton.on.ca http://www.lclmg.org

Sunday, October 14
6 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Bayfield, Rainbow Valley Campground
29th annual Rainbow Trout derby - Joe Brandon Memorial
Sponsored by Bayfield Lions Club. Prizes for three heaviest rainbow trout weighed in at weigh-in station. Various age categories. Registration fee includes free family camping at Rainbow Valley. Children participation is encouraged.
Contact Rusty Brandon (519) 233-3158

Pinery Park
Fall Colours Weekend: Discover the beauty of Pinery in full autumn colours. Take advantage of a self-guided driving tour through the oak savanna with stops highlighting the river channel and coastal dunes.

12-5 p.m. - Holmesville Community Hall
Holmesville Country Creations Craft Show & Sale
Admission: Yes
Contact Patricia Holland (519) 233-7490

Monday, October 15
9:30 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Eating In Store for You. Join us for this fun educational program facilitated by Miranda our Community Dietitian . Call 519-238-1556 ext. 222 to register. We also will be offering this program geared to people who have diabetes on Oct. 5th 9:30 a.m. Call Patricia for details 519-238-1556 ext. 235

Tuesday, October 16
10 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Men’s Probus Meeting. Senior Drivers presentation by MTO’s John Warkentin.

Thursday, October 18
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Bereavement Support Series. Please join V.O.N. facilitator Kim Winbow for this 10-week group support program. This supportive program will help you to come to terms with your grief.

Saturday, October 20
8 p.m. to 12 a.m. - Port Franks Community Centre
October Fest Dance - music by Carousel. Advanced tickets only please. Contact Iris at 519-243-2090 or Ann at 519-786-5769

Monday, October 22
9 a.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program
Mondays and Thursdays. Program includes warm up, low impact aerobic workout, strength work and stretching. Contact Cindy at 519-238-1556 ext 6 for details or to register. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. No fee, everyone welcome!

Wednesday, October 24
12 p.m. - Grand Cove Caddyshack
Huron County Playhouse Guild annual meeting. Speakers Bill Creighton and Alex Mustakas from Drayton Entertainment. Huron Shore Catering lunch call Mary 519-238-5640. Guests and members welcome!

Thursday, October 25
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Diabetes Support Program
The Diabetes support group meets the last Thursday of every month in the Adult Day Wing of the GBACHC. Please bring a diabetes friendly pot-luck dish with you to share. Contact Aileen Knip Diabetes Educator for details 519-238-1556 ext 226

Saturday, October 27
Pinery Park
Hallowe’en Weekend: Join in our special ’spooky’ programming, decorate your campsite, enter our scarecrow contest, go trick-or-treating or visit the haunted museum across the road. Pinery’s Halloween Weekend has lots to offer!

all day, Goderich, Huron County Museum
Halloween Havoc
Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to a day of Halloween crafts, games and activities that will occupy the minds of the most anxious trick or treaters! $20 per child, pre-registration required.
Contact (519) 524-2686, http://www.huroncounty.ca/museum

5 p.m. - Star Dust dinner theatre, Parkhill
“Grease-ish” A Greasy Murder Mystery & Costume Party. http://www.stardustparkhill.com

7:15 to 9 p.m. - Lambton Heritage Museum
Spooky Time Haunted Tours. Spooktacular fun for everyone.

Sunday, October 28
Pinery Park
Hallowe’en Weekend: Join in our special ’spooky’ programming, decorate your campsite, enter our scarecrow contest, go trick-or-treating or visit the haunted museum across the road. Pinery’s Halloween Weekend has lots to offer!

1 p.m. - Star Dust dinner theatre, Parkhill
“Grease-ish” A Greasy Murder Mystery & Costume Party. http://www.stardustparkhill.com

Monday, October 29
Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society. Talk and slideshow on Christmas plants with Diane Vaughan.

Wednesday, Oct. 31
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook
This program is geared to men who have basic knowledge of how to cook but would like to expand their skills. We will also be offering a “Beginner Men Can Cook” program for first time chefs starting November 15th for 4 weeks. Call Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext. 222.

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Goderich, Huron County Museum
Halloween Festivities
No admission fee.
Contact Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol (519) 524-2686

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Goderich, Huron Historic Jail
Halloween Festivities for older children.
No admission fee.
Contact Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol (519) 524-2686

September 2007

Saturday, September 1
Grand Bend Motorplex
THUNDER BY THE BEACH WEEKEND - Thunder Series, TD/TS, PMRA Pro Mods, Jets & Night of Nitro Show

Saturday, September 1
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: V8ST & LMS Invitational, 6.5 & 9 MS, 4-Cyl (rain date: September 3)

Sunday, September 2
Grand Bend Motorplex
THUNDER BY THE BEACH WEEKEND - Thunder Series, TD/TS Championships, PMRA & Show Cars.

Tuesday, September 4
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, September 5
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Friday, September 7
5-7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Friday, September 7
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Forest
Forest Farmers Market

Friday, September 7
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

Saturday, September 8
2 p.m. - Grand Bend Speedway
Travelin’ Series

Saturday, September 8
Grand Bend Motorplex
Earl Hardy Trucking Big Rig race (rain date: Sunday, September 9)

Saturday, September 8
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: JCAR Series - JLM, MT, 6.5 & 9 MS

Saturday, September 8
Parkhill Legion
Golf Tournament

Sunday, September 9
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: Street Stock Invitational, 440, 4-Cyl

Wednesday, September 12
7 p.m. - Kimball Hall, Forest
Kiwanis Meat Bingo

Wednesday, September 12
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Friday, September 14
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

Saturday, September 15
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Goderich Courthouse Park
Harvest Festival
The Goderich Farmers’ Market welcomes community groups, fine artists, musicians and crafts people as they celebrate the harvest in this unique outdoor market. The Bandstand in the Park hosts free live performances.
Contact (519) 440-0871, bia@goderich.ca, http://www.goderich.ca/bia

Saturday, September 15
Grand Bend Motorplex
Windsor Weekend & ERD Big Dog Q8

Saturday, September 15
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: JLM, MT, 440, 4-Cyl (Final Points)

Sunday, September 16
Grand Bend Motorplex
Windsor Weekend

Wednesday, September 19
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Friday, September 21
Exeter, South Huron Rec. Centre
Exeter Fall Fair
Friday evening entertainment, ambassador, parade, horse, sheep and goat shows. 4-H calf exhibits, school division, pet show, midway etc. See you at our fair! Admission: - $4; Secondary School - $2; Elementary School and under - free.
Contact Norma Cockwill (519) 235-2000

Friday, September 21
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

Saturday, September 22
10:30 a.m.
Pinery Park
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup: The TD Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is one of the largest conservation initiatives of the Vancouver Aquarium. What started over 12 years ago as a small beach cleanup by four Vancouver Aquarium employees has now grown into the second largest cleanup in the world. Meet in the Pinery Visitor Centre at 10:30am to help us keep our beaches beautiful and our lake healthy.

Saturday, September 22
9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Clinton, Victoria and Albert Streets
Clinton Scarecrow festival
Scarecrow contest, craft vendors, children entertainment, musicians, in store specials, horse and wagon rides.
Contact Sue Walden (519) 482-8801

Saturday, September 22
Exeter, South Huron Rec. Centre
Exeter Fall Fair
Friday evening entertainment, ambassador, parade, horse, sheep and goat shows. 4-H calf exhibits, school division, pet show, midway etc. See you at our fair! Admission: - $4; Secondary School - $2; Elementary School and under - free.
Contact Norma Cockwill (519) 235-2000

Saturday, September 22
Grand Bend Motorplex
Thunder Series, Jrs & 7.90 Championships Stock/Super Stock

Saturday, September 22
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: 6.5 & 9 MS, V8ST & LMS Invitational (Final Points)

Saturday, September 22
Pinery Park
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
The TD Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is one of the largest conservation initiatives of the Vancouver Aquarium. What started over 12 years ago as a small beach cleanup by four Vancouver Aquarium employees has now grown into the second largest cleanup in the world. Meet in the Pinery Visitor Centre at 10:30 a.m. to help us keep our beaches beautiful and our lake healthy.

Sunday, September 23
Exeter, South Huron Rec. Centre
Exeter Fall Fair
Friday evening entertainment, ambassador, parade, horse, sheep and goat shows. 4-H calf exhibits, school division, pet show, midway etc. See you at our fair! Admission: - $4; Secondary School - $2; Elementary School and under - free.
Contact Norma Cockwill (519) 235-2000

Sunday, September 23
Grand Bend Motorplex
Thunder Series Championships, Jr race, Race of Champions

Wednesday, September 26
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Friday, September 28
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

Saturday, September 29
Exeter, Baldwin Street/Main Street
Community Thanksgiving Celebration - Farm to Table Feast. Farmers market and restaurants present Taste of Huron County. Children playground, entertainment, fund raising Thanksgiving service with special music and dinner. Contact Friedhelm Hoffmann (519) 227-4045
Saturday, September 29
Grand Bend Motorplex
Octoberfast

Saturday, September 29
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: GRAND BEND FALL CLASSIC Open Wheel Modified Invitational, 440 Shipway Memorial (suspended 440s only) 6.5 & 9 MS, JLM, MT, 4-Cyl (Time Trials & Features) (rain date: September 30)
Sunday, September 30
Exeter, Baldwin Street/Main Street
Community Thanksgiving Celebration - Farm to Table Feast. See Sept. 29

Sunday, September 30
Grand Bend Motorplex
Octoberfast

August 2007

Wednesday, August 1
8:45 a.m. - departure; 7 p.m. return
Bus trip to Port Dover to see The Long Weekend. Sponsored by Huron Country Playhouse Guild. Lunch at the Erie Beach Hotel will follow. Cost $85 including lunch. This is an open invitation to both Guild Members and others in the community. Call Mary at (519) 472-3276 for tickets and/or further information.

Wednesday, August 1
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, August 1
all day, Goderich, Huron County Museum
Days of Discovery - Children’s Program. Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to take part in the day camp programs at the various Huron County Museum sites. Each day features a different theme and set of fun-filled, hands-on activities. $20 per child per day. Contact (519) 524-2686 http://www.huroncounty.ca/museum

Thursday, August 2
7 p.m. - Goderich Courthouse Park
BIA Summer Concert Series. The Downtown Goderich BIA hosts a free concert series. Join us this summer at the bandstand for live performance.
Contact (519) 440-0871 bia@goderich.ca http://www.goderich.ca/bia

Friday, August 3
Bikini Bob’s
Live Music with Jacob Moloy Band

Friday, August 3
Gables
Live Music with Groove Tank

Friday, August 3
1 hour before sunset
Goderich (the beach at the cove)
Piping Down The Sun. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Celtic Blue Highlanders as they pipe down the sun. Contact Harold Cook (519) 440-0380

Friday, August 3
5-7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Friday, August 3
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Forest
Forest Farmers Market

Friday, August 3
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

Friday, August 3
Thedford
Thedford Funion Days

Saturday, August 4
Gables
Live Music with Groove Tank

August 4
9 p.m. - 12 p.m. - Christine’s on the River, Port Franks
Live music with “Undecided”

Saturday, August 4
10 a.m.
Bayfield, 20 Bayfield Main St. N.
Heritage walk. Walking tour of Bayfield’s heritage district, through tree-lined streets, includes the history of homes, hotels, schools and the early settlers complete with anecdotes. Also harbour views from Pioneer Park and oldest standing log structure. Admission: $5.
Contact Elaine Sturgeon (519) 565-2376, bayarchives@tcc.on.ca http://www.bayfieldhistorical.ca

Saturday, August 4
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Speedway
Travelin’ Series

Saturday, August 4
Forest Amphitheatre
Music in the Valley

Saturday, August 4
Grand Bend Motorplex
Thunder Series, Jrs & 7.90, TD/TS & ERD Big Dog Q8

Saturday, August 4
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: JCAR Series - JLM, MT, 440 4-Cylinder King of the Hill

Saturday, August 4
Pinery Park
Friends of the Pinery Family Fish Fry

Friday, August 4
Thedford
Thedford Funion Days

Sunday, August 5
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pinery Flea Market
Live music with Brian Dale

August 5
2 p.m.
Christine’s on the River, Port Franks
Rubber Ducky Race to raise money for the Northville Fire Dept. 2:00 pm

August 5
1:30 p.m. on the patio - Christine’s on the River, Port Franks
Live music with Mark & Julian

Sunday, August 5
Gables
Live Music with Groove Tank

Sunday, August 5
1 p.m. - Area 1 Ipperwash Beach
Centre Ipperwash Community Association Annual Meeting

Sunday, August 5
10 a.m. to 3 p.m
Benmiller Falls Reserve Conservation Area (near Goderich)
Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
Sponsored by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. A large variety of classic cars and motorcycles will be on display as well as a variety of craft exhibits. An event for the whole family in a scenic setting. Admission and entry $10 per vehicle.
Contact Jason Moir, (519) 524-6429, falls@frca.on.ca http://www.mvca.on.ca

Sunday, August 5
7 p.m. - Goderich, Lions Harbour Park
Harbour Park Band Concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music in a park setting, rain or shine, every Sunday evening throughout the summer. Collection taken to defray costs. Contact Murray Keith (519) 524-5251

Sunday, August 5
Grand Bend Motorplex
Thunder Series, Jrs & 7.90, TD/TS

Sunday, August 5
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: 6.5 & 9 MS, 440, 4-Cyl

Friday, August 5
Thedford
Thedford Funion Days

Monday, August 6
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Goderich
Celtic College
Over 50 professionals teach their craft in singing, dancing, harp, guitar, tin whistle, flute, mandolin, blacksmithing, stone carving and much more. For advance admission fee information
Contact Warren Robinson (519) 524-8221, college@celticfestival.ca http://www.celticfestival.ca

Tuesday, August 7
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Tuesday, August 7
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Goderich
Celtic College
Over 50 professionals teach their craft in singing, dancing, harp, guitar, tin whistle, flute, mandolin, blacksmithing, stone carving and much more. For advance admission fee information
Contact Warren Robinson (519) 524-8221, college@celticfestival.ca http://www.celticfestival.ca

Wednesday, August 8
7 p.m. - Kimball Hall, Forest
Kiwanis Meat Bingo

Wednesday, August 8
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, August 8
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Goderich
Celtic College
Over 50 professionals teach their craft in singing, dancing, harp, guitar, tin whistle, flute, mandolin, blacksmithing, stone carving and much more. For advance admission fee information
Contact Warren Robinson (519) 524-8221, college@celticfestival.ca http://www.celticfestival.ca

Wednesday, August 8
all day, Goderich, Huron County Museum
Days of Discovery - Children’s Program. Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to take part in the day camp programs at the various Huron County Museum sites. Each day features a different theme and set of fun-filled, hands-on activities. $20 per child per day. Contact (519) 524-2686 http://www.huroncounty.ca/museum

Wednesday, August 8
Until September 1
Huron Country Playhouse
Legends: Tickets $36 (previews $29). Contact box office for showtimes and ticket information - (519) 238-6000

Thursday, August 9
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Coultis Park, Forest
NLCHC Early Years Picnic

Thursday, August 9
7 p.m. - Goderich Courthouse Park
BIA Summer Concert Series. The Downtown Goderich BIA hosts a free concert series. Join us this summer at the bandstand for live performance.
Contact (519) 440-0871 bia@goderich.ca http://www.goderich.ca/bia

Thursday, August 9
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Toronto Zoo Trip, Grand Bend Youth Centre

Thursday, August 9
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Goderich
Celtic College
Over 50 professionals teach their craft in singing, dancing, harp, guitar, tin whistle, flute, mandolin, blacksmithing, stone carving and much more. For advance admission fee information
Contact Warren Robinson (519) 524-8221, college@celticfestival.ca http://www.celticfestival.ca

Friday, August 10
1 hour before sunset
Goderich (the beach at the cove)
Piping Down The Sun. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Celtic Blue Highlanders as they pipe down the sun. Contact Harold Cook (519) 440-0380

Friday, August 10
Gables
Live Music with The Joys

Friday, August 10
Oakwood Inn Pub
Live Music with Brian Dale

Friday, August 10
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Goderich, CPR Station at the harbour
Goderich Art Club Show & Sale
A wide variety of subject matters, various mediums, abstract, realism, and live demonstrations. Come meet the artists. Complimentary refreshments. Free admission.
Contact Liz Schweitzer (519) 482-5623, schgar@hotmail.com

Friday, August 10
12-11:30 p.m. - Goderich, Lions Harbour Park
Earth, Air, Fire & Water - Celtic Roots Festival
Music, crafts, art, dance from Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere. Canada’s oldest Celtic festival. Come to a magical world. Winner of best cultural event in Ontario.
Warren Robinson (519) 524-8221, festival@celticfestival.ca http://www.celticfestival.ca
Friday, August 10
5-7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Friday, August 10
7-9 p.m. - Municipality of Bluewater Bayfield Complex
Bayfield Antiques Show & Sale
Sponsored by the Trinity Anglican Church. Showcasing 35 outstanding antique dealers from all across Ontario. Wine and Cheese gala Fri. evening. Tearoom open Sat. and Sun. This is one of Southwestern Ontario’s best antique shows and should not be missed. Admission: Fri. evening plus Sat. or Sun. - $8.00. Sat. or Sun. $5/day.
Contact Elaine Scrimgeour (519) 565-5544 rememberelaine@cabletv.on.ca

Friday, August 10
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Forest
Forest Farmers Market

Friday, August 10
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Goderich
Celtic College
Over 50 professionals teach their craft in singing, dancing, harp, guitar, tin whistle, flute, mandolin, blacksmithing, stone carving and much more. For advance admission fee information
Contact Warren Robinson (519) 524-8221, college@celticfestival.ca http://www.celticfestival.ca
Friday, August 10
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

Saturday, August 11
Oakwood Inn Pub
Live Music with Brian Dale

Saturday, August 11
10 a.m.
Bayfield, 20 Bayfield Main St. N.
Heritage walk. Walking tour of Bayfield’s heritage district, through tree-lined streets, includes the history of homes, hotels, schools and the early settlers complete with anecdotes. Also harbour views from Pioneer Park and oldest standing log structure. Admission: $5.
Contact Elaine Sturgeon (519) 565-2376, bayarchives@tcc.on.ca http://www.bayfieldhistorical.ca

Saturday, August 11
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Municipality of Bluewater Bayfield Complex
Bayfield Antiques Show & Sale
Sponsored by the Trinity Anglican Church. Showcasing 35 outstanding antique dealers from all across Ontario. Wine and Cheese gala Fri. evening. Tearoom open Sat. and Sun. This is one of Southwestern Ontario’s best antique shows and should not be missed. Admission: Fri. evening plus Sat. or Sun. - $8.00. Sat. or Sun. $5/day.
Contact Elaine Scrimgeour (519) 565-5544 rememberelaine@cabletv.on.ca

Saturday, August 11
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Goderich, CPR Station at the harbour
Goderich Art Club Show & Sale
A wide variety of subject matters, various mediums, abstract, realism, and live demonstrations. Come meet the artists. Complimentary refreshments. Free admission.
Contact Liz Schweitzer (519) 482-5623, schgar@hotmail.com
Saturday, August 11
12 p.m. - Corbett
Corbett Fun Day

Saturday, August 11
12-11:30 p.m. - Goderich, Lions Harbour Park
Earth, Air, Fire & Water - Celtic Roots Festival
Music, crafts, art, dance from Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere. Canada’s oldest Celtic festival. Come to a magical world. Winner of best cultural event in Ontario.
Warren Robinson (519) 524-8221, festival@celticfestival.ca http://www.celticfestival.ca

Saturday, August 11
2-4 p.m. - Exeter, South Huron Rec. Centre Grounds
Exeter Rodeo
Sponsored by the South Huron Recreation Department. Throw on your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to rodeo. Join the fun! Adults: $15, 12 and under $10, 5 and under $3.
Contact Jo-Anne Fields (519) 235-2833, shuronrec@town.southhuron.on.ca http://www.town.southhuron.on.ca
Saturday, August 11
3-6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Mark Blayney

Saturday, August 11
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Zurich
Village of Zurich yard sale and fireman’s breakfast. In the spirit of recycling, the Village of Zurich is promoting a community yard sale and farmers market. Displays at homes. Come and spend the day shopping.
In the spirit of recycling, the Village of Zurich is promoting a community yard sale and farmers market. Displays at homes. Come and spend the day shopping.
Contact Bonnie Groot (519) 236-4351 ext. 232, bgroot@town.bluewater.on.ca http://www.town.bluewater.on.ca

Saturday, August 11
Grand Bend Motorplex
Thunder Series, Jrs, 7.90

Saturday, August 11
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: V8ST & LMS Invitational, 6.5 & 9 MS

Saturday, August 11
Port Franks
Port Franks Optimist Kid’s Fishing Derby

Sunday, August 12
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Municipality of Bluewater Bayfield Complex
Bayfield Antiques Show & Sale
Sponsored by the Trinity Anglican Church. Showcasing 35 outstanding antique dealers from all across Ontario. Wine and Cheese gala Fri. evening. Tearoom open Sat. and Sun. This is one of Southwestern Ontario’s best antique shows and should not be missed. Admission: Fri. evening plus Sat. or Sun. - $8.00. Sat. or Sun. $5/day.
Contact Elaine Scrimgeour (519) 565-5544 rememberelaine@cabletv.on.ca

Sunday, August 12
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Goderich, CPR Station at the harbour
Goderich Art Club Show & Sale
A wide variety of subject matters, various mediums, abstract, realism, and live demonstrations. Come meet the artists. Complimentary refreshments. Free admission.
Contact Liz Schweitzer (519) 482-5623, schgar@hotmail.com

11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale

August 12
4 - 7 p.m. on the patio - Christine’s on the River, Port Franks
Live music with Julian

12-11:30 p.m. - Goderich, Lions Harbour Park
Earth, Air, Fire & Water - Celtic Roots Festival
Music, crafts, art, dance from Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere. Canada’s oldest Celtic festival. Come to a magical world. Winner of best cultural event in Ontario.
Warren Robinson (519) 524-8221, festival@celticfestival.ca http://www.celticfestival.ca

Sunday, August 12
7 p.m. - Goderich, Lions Harbour Park
Harbour Park Band Concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music in a park setting, rain or shine, every Sunday evening throughout the summer. Collection taken to defray costs. Contact Murray Keith (519) 524-5251

Sunday, August 12
9 a.m. Fun Run, 9:30 a.m. 8 km run.
Exeter, South Huron Rec. Centre Ag Building
South Huron Trail Run
South Huron Trail Run is part of Runners’ Choice RunPiker Series. Draws runners from Canada and U.S. to compete, enjoy nature and support trails.
Contact Tim Cumming (519) 235-2610 or 1-888-296-2610 info@abca.on.ca http://www.abca.on.ca

Sunday, August 12
Grand Bend Motorplex
Thunder Series, Jrs, 7.90

Sunday, August 12
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: 440 Shipway Memorial, 4-Cyl (solid or suspended 440s)

Tuesday, August 14
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, August 15
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, August 15
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Storybook Gardens Trip, Grand Bend Youth Centre

Wednesday, August 15
Goderich, Huron County Museum
Days of Discovery - Children’s Program. Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to take part in the day camp programs at the various Huron County Museum sites. Each day features a different theme and set of fun-filled, hands-on activities. $20 per child per day. Contact (519) 524-2686 http://www.huroncounty.ca/museum

Thursday, August 16
7 p.m. - Goderich Courthouse Park
BIA Summer Concert Series. The Downtown Goderich BIA hosts a free concert series. Join us this summer at the bandstand for live performance.
Contact (519) 440-0871 bia@goderich.ca http://www.goderich.ca/bia

Thursday, August 16
Forest Fairgrounds
Western Ontario Steam Threshers Show, Forest Fairgrounds

Friday, August 17
Bikini Bob’s
Live Music with Mike & Terry

Friday, August 17
Gables
Live Music with The Zoo

Friday, August 17
Oakwood Inn Pub
Live Music with Greg Gallello

Friday, August 17
1 hour before sunset
Goderich (the beach at the cove)
Piping Down The Sun. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Celtic Blue Highlanders as they pipe down the sun. Contact Harold Cook (519) 440-0380

Friday, August 17
5-7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Friday, August 17
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Forest
Forest Farmers Market

Friday, August 17
Bayfield Community Centre
Bayfield Fall Fair
Sponsored by the Bayfield Agricultural Society. The best small town fair. Youth talent show, concessions, displays, parade, horse shows, jamboree, 4-H achievements, petting zoo and much more. Admission: $5 per day or $5 for a weekend pass.
Contact Emma Vander Wouden (519) 482-3020, evanderwouden@tcc.on.ca

Friday, August 17
Clinton, Wesley-Willis United Church
CLINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
Exhibits to be in place by 11:30 a.m. Viewing time 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission: Silver collection.
Contact Florence Pullen (519) 233-7896

Friday, August 17
Forest Fairgrounds
Western Ontario Steam Threshers Show, Forest Fairgrounds

Friday, August 17
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

Saturday, August 18
Gables
Live Music with The Zoo

Saturday, August 18
Oakwood Inn Pub
Live Music with Greg Gallello

Saturday, August 18
10 a.m.
Bayfield, 20 Bayfield Main St. N.
Heritage walk. Walking tour of Bayfield’s heritage district, through tree-lined streets, includes the history of homes, hotels, schools and the early settlers complete with anecdotes. Also harbour views from Pioneer Park and oldest standing log structure. Admission: $5.
Contact Elaine Sturgeon (519) 565-2376, bayarchives@tcc.on.ca http://www.bayfieldhistorical.ca
Saturday, August 18
3-6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with King Creole a Tribute to Elvis

Saturday, August 18
Bayfield Community Centre
Bayfield Fall Fair
Sponsored by the Bayfield Agricultural Society. The best small town fair. Youth talent show, concessions, displays, parade, horse shows, jamboree, 4-H achievements, petting zoo and much more. Admission: $5 per day or $5 for a weekend pass.
Contact Emma Vander Wouden (519) 482-3020, evanderwouden@tcc.on.ca
Saturday, August 18
Forest Fairgrounds
Western Ontario Steam Threshers Show, Forest Fairgrounds

Saturday, August 18
Grand Bend Motorplex
Thunder Series, Jrs & 7.90, TD/TS,

Saturday, August 18
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: 6.5 & 9 MS, JLM, MT, 4-Cyl

Saturday, August 18
Pinery Park
Explore The Night Sky: Join members of the London Centre for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as they introduce you to the wonders of space. Visitors will be able to view the constellations through provided telescopes.

Sunday, August 19
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale

August 19
4 - 7 p.m. on the patio - Christine’s on the River, Port Franks
Live music with Mark Blayney

7 p.m. - Goderich, Lions Harbour Park
Harbour Park Band Concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music in a park setting, rain or shine, every Sunday evening throughout the summer. Collection taken to defray costs. Contact Murray Keith (519) 524-5251

Sunday, August 19
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Goderich, Rotary Cove Park
Goderich Triathlon
Sponsored by the Town of Goderich. Lots of categories for all ages. Over 150 participants take part in a 1 km swim, 10 km run and a 45 km bicycle race. Great prizes! Registration fee for participants only.
Contact 524-6600, specialevents@town.goderich.on.ca http://www.goderichtriathlon.tk (Official Travel Guide Sponsor)
Sunday, August 19
Bayfield Community Centre
Bayfield Fall Fair
Sponsored by the Bayfield Agricultural Society. The best small town fair. Youth talent show, concessions, displays, parade, horse shows, jamboree, 4-H achievements, petting zoo and much more. Admission: $5 per day or $5 for a weekend pass.
Contact Emma Vander Wouden (519) 482-3020, evanderwouden@tcc.on.ca
Sunday, August 19
Forest Fairgrounds
Western Ontario Steam Threshers Show, Forest Fairgrounds

Sunday, August 19
Grand Bend Motorplex
Thunder Series, Jrs & 7.90, TD/TS,

Tuesday, August 21
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Tuesday, August 21
7:30 p.m. - Port Franks Community Centre
Garden Planning with Brian Folmer

Tuesday, August 21
Lion’s Pavilion, Grand Bend
All day Flower arranging workshop

Wednesday, August 22
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, August 22
all day, Goderich, Huron County Museum
Days of Discovery - Children’s Program. Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to take part in the day camp programs at the various Huron County Museum sites. Each day features a different theme and set of fun-filled, hands-on activities. $20 per child per day. Contact (519) 524-2686 http://www.huroncounty.ca/museum

Thursday, August 23
7 p.m. - Goderich Courthouse Park
BIA Summer Concert Series. The Downtown Goderich BIA hosts a free concert series. Join us this summer at the bandstand for live performance.
Contact (519) 440-0871 bia@goderich.ca http://www.goderich.ca/bia

Thursday, August 23
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Youth Centre
Canada’s Wonderland Trip Grand Bend Youth Centre

Friday, August 24
Gables
Live Music with Adam’s Rib

Friday, August 24
Oakwood Inn Pub
Live Music with Brian Dale

Friday, August 24
1 hour before sunset
Goderich (the beach at the cove)
Piping Down The Sun. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Celtic Blue Highlanders as they pipe down the sun. Contact Harold Cook (519) 440-0380

Friday, August 24
5-7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Friday, August 24
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Forest
Forest Farmers Market

Friday, August 24
Evening
Zurich
Zurich Bean Festival. Car cruise and fireworks.
Contact The Bean Kitchen (519) 236-BEAN (2326) and leave message

Friday, August 24
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

Saturday, August 25
Gables
Live Music with Adam’s Rib

Saturday, August 25
Oakwood Inn Pub
Live Music with Brian Dale

Saturday, August 25
10 a.m.
Bayfield, 20 Bayfield Main St. N.
Heritage walk. Walking tour of Bayfield’s heritage district, through tree-lined streets, includes the history of homes, hotels, schools and the early settlers complete with anecdotes. Also harbour views from Pioneer Park and oldest standing log structure. Admission: $5.
Contact Elaine Sturgeon (519) 565-2376, bayarchives@tcc.on.ca http://www.bayfieldhistorical.ca
Saturday, August 25
3-6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Mid Life Crisis

Saturday, August 25
6:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Shores Recreation Centre, Forest
Gala Opening of the Shores Recreation Centre

Saturday, August 25
Coronation Park, Parkhill
VON Great Community Walk. More info 1-800-265-7058

Saturday, August 25
Grand Bend Motorplex
Hully Gully Summer Sizzler, Hindle Cdn Fastest Streetbike Shootout (rain date: Sunday, August 26)

Saturday, August 25
Grand Bend Speedway
1/2 scale racing: 6.5 & 9 MS, 440, 4-Cyl

Saturday, August 25
Zurich
Zurich Bean Festival. Pancake breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. at the arena. Home cooked beans, smoked pork chops, car show, free entertainment, midway, 130 vendors and evening dance 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission: Free except for dance.
Contact The Bean Kitchen (519) 236-BEAN (2326) and leave message

Sunday, August 26
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale

August 26
4 - 7 p.m. on the patio - Christine’s on the River, Port Franks
Live music with Julian

Gables
Live music with Adam’s Rib

Sunday, August 26
7 p.m. - Goderich, Lions Harbour Park
Harbour Park Band Concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music in a park setting, rain or shine, every Sunday evening throughout the summer. Collection taken to defray costs. Contact Murray Keith (519) 524-5251

Tuesday, August 28
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Wednesday, August 29
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gill St. Parking Lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, August 29
all day, Goderich, Huron County Museum
Days of Discovery - Children’s Program. Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to take part in the day camp programs at the various Huron County Museum sites. Each day features a different theme and set of fun-filled, hands-on activities. $20 per child per day. Contact (519) 524-2686 http://www.huroncounty.ca/museum

Thursday, August 30
7 p.m. - Goderich Courthouse Park
BIA Summer Concert Series. The Downtown Goderich BIA hosts a free concert series. Join us this summer at the bandstand for live performance.
Contact (519) 440-0871 bia@goderich.ca http://www.goderich.ca/bia

Friday, August 31
Oakwood Inn Pub
Live Music with Stone Angels

Friday, August 31
Gables
Live Music with Cherry Dogs

Friday, August 31
1 hour before sunset
Goderich (the beach at the cove)
Piping Down The Sun. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Celtic Blue Highlanders as they pipe down the sun. Contact Harold Cook (519) 440-0380

Friday, August 31
5-7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Friday, August 31
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Forest
Forest Farmers Market

Friday, August 31
Grand Bend Motorplex
THUNDER BY THE BEACH WEEKEND - Fastpixs T&T

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