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.