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