To Do List – July 8-22

Community/Charity

Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pt. Franks Comm Ctr
Kids Matter every Tuesday. Join us as we crochet sleeping mats out of milk bags to send to the children in Africa and South America. Bring your lunch, scissors and a #7 crochet hook. Call Peggy Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Friday, July 10-11
7 p.m. to 7 a.m. – Klondyke Sports Park (9989 Klondyke Rd. Grand Bend)
Relay for Life. Teams of 10 people walk, run, or stroll in this overnight event to raise money for cancer research, education and prevention. Participants pay $10 registration fee and raise a minimum of $100. Register at www.cancer.ca/relay. Registration forms available at Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce and Bank of Montreal. For further info call (519) 238-2297 or (519) 238-6361.

Saturday, July 11
8:30 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Family Fishing Day weekend. Free for all kids. There is no license required to fish on these days. Meet at the parking lot by 8:30am.  Bring your fishing gear, your enthusiasm and we will provide worms for the fish. Hot dogs and pop will be provided at noon for our young fisherpersons. For more information contact Jim 243-2003 or John 243-3741.

Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Pinery Baptist Church, Northville
Vacation Bible School. Children 4-12. Pre-registration July 11 10 a.m. to noon.

Saturday, July 18
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – South Huron Ag Building (behind rec centre)
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Children’s Festival. Come visit the many stations, enjoy lunch, watch stage shows, and be part of our talent show. All children receive 5 tickets. Additional tickets are 25 cents each. For more, visit www.shbbbs.on.ca

Tuesday, July 21
9 a.m. – Port Franks comm. centre
Euchre-Rama. Join the Port Franks Seniors for coffee at 9 a.m. and games at 10 a.m. Cost is $6.00 per person which includes lunch. Everyone is welcome. For further information call 519-243-3844 or 243-1126.

Wednesday, July 22
12:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion parking lot
Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club Picnic and Fun Car Rally. First team will depart at 1:01. Picnic at Port Blake Conservation Area.

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesdays
to August 26
6:30 to 9 p.m. to August 26
Life Drawing Group (Space limited; pre-registration required)

Fridays
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Saturday, July 11 & 12
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Jewellery Workshop: Precious Metal Clay Ring with Pat Wilde. $80 non-members; $75 members; ask about fees for partial days. To register or for more information: 519-872-7824

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

Saturday, July 18
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Workshop: Turn on the Light in Watercolour Painting with Mary Abma. $80 non-members; $75 members; ask about fees for partial days. To register or for more information: 519-872-7824

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

Health & Fitness

Mondays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by Legion
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Tuesdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Program includes warm up, low impact aerobic workout, strength work and stretching. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. Cost: Free!! Everyone welcome. Contact Cindy Maxfield, Health Promoter, 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks
Starting July 7 until July 30. Yoga Classes. Starting July 7 until July 30. Info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552 or visit annesyogaworks.com . Beginners welcome. 

1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks
Kid’s Yoga Classes. Starting July 7 until July 30. Info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552 or visit annesyogaworks.com . Beginners welcome. 

6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park pavilion, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for gym members, spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Wednesdays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by Legion
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park pavilion, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for gym members, spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Thursdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Program includes warm up, low impact aerobic workout, strength work and stretching. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. Cost: Free!! Everyone welcome. Contact Cindy Maxfield, Health Promoter at the GBACHC, 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register.

Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, behind BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Monday, July 13
8 a.m. – Birch Bark Campground
Swimming Lessons. Three weeks. All ages. For more information, call Jacqueline at 519-236-4958.

Thursday, July 16
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Blessings Community Store, Zurich
Cooking Outside of the Box. Taste test and get ideas for yummy, low-cost, healthy recipes! Utilizing the Good Food Box. Call Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222