Grand Bend Strip

Event Listings

To Do List - July 2 to 15

From Volume 2, Number 5 — July 2, 2008

Community/Charity

Every Tuesday

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Bingo

Every Friday

5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Meat Draw

Wednesday, July 2

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend

Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

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.

Saturday, July 5

Grand Bend Horticultural Home and Garden Tour. Tickets are $15 in advance with lunch at the Caddy Shack in Grand Cove Estates. View five homes and their gardens plus three more gardens. Tickets available at Sobey’s and the Tender Spot. Call Bob at 519-236-7884 for details.

Saturday, July 5

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Parkhill Boat Launch (water dam)

1st annual Parkhill classic kids fishing derby. Celebrating the “Ontario family fishing weekend.” No fishing license is required for this event or for the entire weekend. Everyone is welcome. All kids 12 and under will take something home just for participating in the derby! Additional prizes for the top 5 anglers who catch the heaviest fish. Free hot dogs, hamburgers & drinks for everyone participating. Registration is free. This is a not-for-profit event.

Tuesday, July 8 to 10

Grand Bend Youth Centre Welcome Week. Mini putt, sandcastle building, trip to Pinery Park for paddle boating and a picnic. Call 519-238-1155 to register,

Wednesday, July 9

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend

Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Friday, July 11

Parkhill sports field

Parkhill Optimist Annual Jim Walsh Slo-Pitch Ball Tournament. Contact 519-232-0214

Saturday, July 12

Parkhill sports field

Parkhill Optimist Annual Jim Walsh Slo-Pitch Ball Tournament. Contact 519-232-0214

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Parkhill Dam

Cardboard Boat Races and more events.

Sunday, July 13

Parkhill sports field

Parkhill Optimist Annual Jim Walsh Slo-Pitch Ball Tournament. Contact 519-232-0214

Tuesday, July 15 to 17

Grand Bend Youth Centre Animal Adventures. Includes trip to Toronto Zoo! Call 519-238-1155 to register.

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, July 5

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Live Music with Ben Shane and Bobby K

Sunday, July 6

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Basic Painting with Oil workshop - with Teresa Marie. Call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874.

11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pinery Flea Market

Live Music with Brian Dale

Tuesday, July 8

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Let’s Paint with Watercolours workshop - with Debra Bailey. Call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874.

Saturday, July 12

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Live Music with Jimmy Vail

Sunday, July 13

11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pinery Flea Market

Live Music with Brian Dale

Monday, July 14

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Colour Sense workshop - with Mary Abma. Call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874.

Wednesday July 16

to August 9 - Huron Country Playhouse

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. For tickets, call 1-888-449-4463.

Wednesday July 16

to August 31 - Huron Country Playhouse

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. For tickets, call 1-888-449-4463.

Health & Fitness

Mondays

8 to 9 a.m. - Lions’ Pavilion, G.B.

Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.

6 to 7 p.m. - McNaughton Park, Exeter

Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.

Wednesdays

8 to 9 a.m. - Lions’ Pavilion, G.B.

Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.

6 to 7 p.m. - McNaughton Park, Exeter

Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.

Fridays

8 to 9 a.m. - Lions’ Pavilion, G.B.

Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.

Thursday, July 10

3 to 4 p.m. – Adult Day Centre, 317 Huron Road, Clinton

Stroke and Your Surviving. Informal group of stroke survivors, their caregivers, family and friends meet the second Thursday of every month. We discuss topics of interest , provide socialization and help in a comfortable and confidential setting. Contact Tammy Antaya 519-235-4600 for info or to arrange transportation.

Thursday, July 17

1 p.m. – Blessings Community Store, Zurich

Cooking Outside of the Box. Third Thursday of each month. Taste test and get yummy ideas for low-cost, healthy recipes. Contact GBACHC dietitian Miranda Burgess at 519-238-1556 ext. 222 for details.