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To Do List - August 5-18

From Volume 3, Number 5 — August 5, 2009

Community/Charity

Tuesdays

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Pt Franks Comm Ctr.

Kids Matter. Join us as we crochet sleeping mats out of milk bags to send to 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

Saturday, August 8

Grand Bend Aquafest. See p. 6-7.

12 to 6 p.m. - Corbett Comm. Centre

Live entertainment all day, live auction at 3pm, car rally, kids games, car show, BBQ dinner 4 to 6:30. Info at www.corbettcc.ca

2 to 4 p.m. - Rodeo arena, Exeter

Dodge Rodeo Tour.

5 to 7:30 p.m. - South Huron Rec Ctr

Steak BBQ hosted by Exeter Lions Club

9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - South Huron Rec Ctr

BX93 Video Dance

Sunday, August 9

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - South Huron Rec Ctr

Country Style Brunch

9 a.m. - South Huron Trail, Exeter

South Huron Trail Run. To register visit www.shbbbs.on.ca or visit Runners Choice. Proceeds in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron. Call 226-268-3871

2 to 4 p.m. - Rodeo arena, Exeter

Dodge Rodeo Tour

Tuesday, August 18

10 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club meeting. Everyone welcome!

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesdays

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. - GB Youth Centre

Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Thursday, August 6

9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (pre-registration required) - Grand Bend Art Centre

Photography Workshop (Beginners - pt 1 of 2) with Mary Lynn Fluter. $80 (members $75). 519-872-7824

Saturday, August 8

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - GB Art Centre

Aquafest. Open House and Registration

2 to 6 p.m. - Bliss Studio, Port Franks

The Art of Bliss. Lorraine Thomson and Tony Miller. Opening Reception. Music by Joani Paige. 519-243-3598.

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Live Music with The Persuaders

Monday, August 10

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) - Grand Bend Art Centre

Paint with Teresa Marie. $80 (members $75). 519-872-7824

Tuesday, August 11

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) - Grand Bend Art Centre

Artists: Bring your artwork for Professional Archival Photographing. 519-872-7824

Thursday, August 13

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (pre-registration required) - Grand Bend Art Centre

Photography Workshop (Beginners – pt 2 of 2) with Mary Lynn Fluter. $80 (members $75). 519-872-7824

Saturday, August 15

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) - Grand Bend Art Centre

Workshop: Expand Your Creativity with Mary Abma. $80 (members $75). 519-872-7824

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Live Music with Ben Shane & Bobby K

Sunday, August 16

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) - Grand Bend Art Centre

Take the Mystery out of Painting People with Teresa Marie. $80 (members $75). 519-872-7824

Tuesday, August 18

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) - Grand Bend Art Centre

Painting with Pastels with Catherine Weber. $80 (members $75). 519-872-7824

Health & Fitness

Mondays

8 to 9 a.m. - Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO

Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney 519-238-5555.

10:30 to 11:45 a.m. - Anne’s Yoga Works

Beginner Yoga. To Aug 31. 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

6:45 to 8 p.m. - Anne’s Yoga Works

Beginner/Intermediate Yoga. To Aug 31. 519-243-3548 annesyogaworks.com

Tuesdays

9 a.m. – Pt Franks Community Centre

Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Free. 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Anne’s Yoga Works

DROP IN Yoga/Pilates for Adults. Residents and Tourists Welcome – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

1:30 to 2:15 p.m. - Anne’s Yoga Works

DROP IN Kids Yoga – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

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

Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney 519-238-5555.

Wednesdays

8 to 9 a.m. - Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO

Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney 519-238-5555.

8:45 to 10 a.m. - Anne’s Yoga Works

Experienced Yoga, To August 26 - 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

10:15 to 11:30 a.m. - Anne’s Yoga Works

Pilates Mat 1. To Aug. 26 - 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

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

Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney 519-238-5555.

Thursdays

9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm Centre

Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Free. Everyone welcome. 519-238-1556 ext 6.

Fridays

8 to 9 a.m. - Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO

Workout for Your Life. See Wednesdays.