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EVENTS CALENDAR

JULY

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Royal Canadian Legion, Forest Branch No. 176

For information on events listed below, call the Forest Legion at    519-786-5373. For the meat bingo, call 519-786-5357.

Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend Branch No. 498

A public facility for all to enjoy. "You're only a stranger here once". For more information on the events listed below, call 519-238-2120.

The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre offers many programs and classes throughout the year which are FREE and are open to anyone in the community.  Listed below are some of these great programs. For more information or to register, please call the GBACHC at 519-238-1556 ext. 231 or visit www.gbachc.ca.

The North Lambton Community Health Centre also offer many programs and classes that are open to anyone in the community and are FREE!  Listed below are some of the great programs offered by the Centre. For more information or to register, call the NLCHC at 519-786-4545 ext. 269 or visit www.nlchc.com.

Ontario Early Years Centre offers many valuable programs and services to families of Lambton Shores. Some of the programs offered by the Centre are listed below. For more information on these programs or to register, call 519-786-6161 ext. 320 or visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca. The OEYC Lambton-Kent-Middlesex is a family drop-in program operated by North Lambton Childcare Centre. It is part of the Ontario government's commitment to families with children ages 0-6.

Optimist Club of Grand Bend Youth Centre exists to promote and encourage recreation programs for all ages within Lambton Shores, while creating everlasting relationships with peers, volunteers and staff. Sign your kids up for a summer filled with fun at the Grand Bend Youth Centre. Our summer day camp runs every week Tuesday through Thursdays from 9:00am until 4:00pm beginning the week of July 6th. Exciting day trips are planned that include Canada's Wonderland, the Harry Potter Exhibition at the Ontario Science Centre, and a chance to watch the Blue Jays take on the Boston Red Sox! Registration days will be held June 15th and June 16th from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Make sure to pre-register, especially for trips, in order to secure your child's spot! For more information or to register, call 519-238-1155 or visit www.gbyouthcentre.ca

A Medieval Adventure at the Lambton Heritage Museum, May 8 to December 15

 Rush  across the drawbridge, duck the portcullis and join us at the Lambton Heritage Museum for a Medieval Adventure. Throughout the gallery there is a combination of hands-on activities and take-home crafts. Children have the opportunity to experience the romance of life in the manor house, drudgery of life in the peasant house, guilds and trades, illuminated manuscripts, architecture and construction, castles, knights and chivalry, and more. For details call 519-243-23600 or 1-800-265-0316.

Grand Bend Farmers' Market, Wednesdays from May 26 to  October 6

Colonial Parking Lot, Grand Bend, 8:00am-1:00pm. A  weekly farmers' market featuring locally-grown produce and meats, homemade bake goods and crafts. Call 519-243-4015 for details.

Forest Farmers' and Artisan Market, Fridays from May 21 to September 26

King Street, in front of Post Office, Forest, 8:00am-1:00pm

Forest Garden Club Garden Tour, July 1

Forest and area, 1pm-5pm. Maps available in late June at Van Valkenburg's or Forest Florist. Maps available on July 1at 6 Woodside Cres. For more information please call 519-786-3329 or email minieljc@xcelco.on.ca

Canada Day Celebrations, Forest, July 1

Esli Dodge Conservation Area, Forest. The Kiwanis/Firemen's BBQ is from 4:00pm - 6:00pm with entertainment by Joan Spalding as well as the Kids' fair, Red and White parade, and events until 9:00pm that evening. On stage entertainment begins, at 6:30pm with Idol finalists, Excelsior Band and Second Wind with fireworks at dusk. The annual celebrations rely on volunteers and donations. We will give tax receipts for any donation of $20.00 or more. Every little bit helps so please send your donation to the "Forest Canada Day Committee" c/o Mary Meckbach R.R. #5 Forest. 

Grand Bend Canada Day Fireworks and Main Street Official Opening, July 1

Grand Bend Beach and Main Street. Grand Bend Main Street Official Opening at 4:00pm. Entertainment from 5pm-11pm, fireworks at 10pm. For more information call 519-238-2001 or visit www.grandbendtourism.com

Cassia Masonic Lodge Fish Fry, July 3

Port Franks Community Centre, 4:00pm-7:00pm. Cost is $15 per person. For ticket information call Harley at 519-296-4641 or Ernest at 519-243-1797.

Fish Species and Angling Event in Port Franks, July 7

Free event for families and all angles. There will be a multi-media talk on fish species found in the Ausable River watershed staring at 7pm. Location is at 7574 Biddulph St. Port Franks. See poster for more information.

Grand Bend Relay for Life Canadian Cancer Society Fundraiser, July 9-10

Klondyke Sports Field, Grand Bend 7pm. Join us for an inspiring, but fun evening. Enter a team, pledge a team, donate or volunteer for this worthwhile cause. Luminaries are available to honour those who are fighting this disease, or in memory of a loved one. There will be food, entertainment and more. For more information, call Carole             519-238-2297 or Barb 519-236-4517. Your support will be sincerely appreciated.

Annual Picnic for Port Franks Seniors Club Members, July 13

Port Franks Community Centre, 11:30am. An afternoon of fun and games. Please bring a salad or dessert.

Ipperwash and Area Community Policing Committee Public Information Evening, July 14

Port Franks Community Centre, 7pm-9:30pm. Topics include the beach, personal safety, "Lock it or Lose it", and presentations by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Environment and the OPP.

Port Franks Seniors Euchre-Rama, July 20

Port Franks Community Centre. Coffee, tea and Timbits at 9:00am. Games start at 10:00am. Cost is $6 per person, and includes lunch. Everyone welcome! For details call 519-243-2297.

RONA MS Bike Tour, July 24 & 25

Grand Bend to London. The RONA MS Bike Tour is a pledge-based fundraising event that provide riders with the opportunity to ride from Grand Bend to London and back. For details visit www.mssociety.ca/ontario/bike grandbend.htm or call                          1-888-510-7777.

Thedford Funion Days, July 30 - August 1

See attached PDF

MEETINGS

Alhambra

Alhambra Hall, 10080 Klondyke Road. Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at 8:00pm and are open to all members and those men interested in assisting the mentally challenged. For more information, contact Jim De Zorzi at 519-243-1683.

Caring Quilters of Lambton Shores, is a non-profit organization of volunteers who create comfort quilts for distribution by Victim Services volunteers. We have just celebrated our 10th anniversary, and in those 10 years our group has created close to 700 quilts. We meet every Wednesday at the Port Franks Community Centre. Anyone of any age is welcome to join, no sewing or quilting experience necessary. For more information contact Annette Hitchins at GAHitchins@execulink.com or call 519-243-1318.

Grand Bend Social Film Group is a new organization that will meet the first Thursday of each month, with the exception of May through August.  The group will meet at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre in the Community Room (upstairs media room) from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.  Films will be of a general interest to adults, and a time for discussion will follow each showing for those interested. Admission is free with any donations returned to the community at the end of the season. Films purchased will be given to the local library.   Anyone interested in volunteering with setup, film selection or money management should contact Dinah Taylor at 519-238-1114 or by email.

Kids Matter, Tuesdays

Port Franks Community Centre, Upper Hall, 10:00am - 2:00pm. 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 at 519-296-5834 for details.

Thedford Garden Club is dedicated to keeping the flower gardens around our community attractive. Meetings are held at the Village Complex on the second Tuesday of the month from April to December. We organize work parties for other evenings and weekends to keep our gardens beautiful. If you want to help out but can't make the meetings, email Jeannette at tidballs@execulink.com or call 519-296-5804. We would love to see you.

Grand Bend Women's Probus, is an organization for retired business and professional women. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from September to June at the Grand Bend Legion. Upcoming speakers and topics include: June 8, "Girls Night Out WInes" with Gary Kline, Vice President of Sales for Colio Estate Wines. New members are welcome, call 519-238-1114 or 519-238-5419.

Port Franks Garden Club is a group of friendly gardening enthusiasts who meet on the third Tuesday or most months at 7:30p.m. at the Port Franks Community Centre. Our activities include guest speakers, plant sales, workshops, garden tours and various outings. Upcoming speakers and topic include: June 11, Nelson Laport, "Joy of Composting" and August 17, Shirley Koch, "Hostas & Friends". We also plant and maintain several public gardens in Port Franks. New members and visitors are always welcome!

PROGRAMS & OTHER

Open Painting at the Grand Bend Art Centre, Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Cost is $10 - bring a project and materials and paint with various artists.

Mom & Me Program

North Lambton CHC, come, RELAX and chat with other moms, health professionals available to ask questions.  Includes support for new moms and babies under 12 months, weigh scale for baby, child care for older children and discussions with health care providers. Call 519-786-4545 ext 231 for details.

Forest Seniors Coffee and Drop In Program, Fridays

North Lambton CHC, The Great Hall, 9:30am

Orchard View Retirement Home, Arkona, 10:00am

Arkona every Friday at 10:00 am @ The Orchard View Retirement Home (Every Friday)

Grand Bend Diners Program

St. John's Anglican Church, 5:30pm. Second and fourth Thursday of the month. Transportation is available along with take-out. Cost is $9 per person, entertainment and social time. Call 519-235-0258.

Kiwanis Kineto Theatre, weekends and Tuesdays
Forest, 8:00pm

Grand Bend Drum Circle, Fridays
Grand Bend Youth Centre, 1:30pm-3:00pm

Euchre, Port Franks Community Centre, Mondays at 7:30pm and Tuesdays at 1:00pm.

Bridge, Port Franks Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:00pm

Dunes Duplicate Bridge, Port Franks Community Centre, Mondays at 7:00pm, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00pm

Shuffleboard, Port Franks Community Centre, Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Badminton, Port Franks Community Centre, Fridays at 10:00am

Cards, Port Franks Community Centre, Thursdays at 7:30pm - Bid Euchre or Texas Hold'em, alternating weeks

Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks have Nevada break-open tickets available at MacPherson's Restaurant

Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks Youth Drop-In Centre, Port Franks Community Centre. For details call Barb 519-243-1515.

Victim Services of Sarnia - Lambton Inc. is currently seeking caring individuals interested in volunteering in Lambton County. Victim Services is a volunteer organization that works with police to provide immediate emotional and practical support to victims of crime and tragic circumstance. Volunteer training will being in April and will be held in the Sarnia area. For information, please call 519-344-8861 ext 5238 or 1-888-281-3665 ext 5238. Call today to be a part of this rewarding experience.

Lambton Shores YMCA offers a variety of programs at the Shores Recreation Centre in Forest including Y-Bo, Y-Stretch, Zumba, spin classes and more. State of the art equipment is great for all levels of training. Schedules available online at www.ymcasar.org. "Have you been to the YMCA yet? First visit is on us!". For more information call 519-786-9622 .

Grand Bend Yacht Club, Racing Program

This program runs through the summer. Eager crew members are always welcome. If you would like to spend time on the water and learn the aspects of sailing and yacht racing then be sure to join us. Most races are conducted on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. If you would like to join us, please contact Dave Maguire at 519-238-8687 after 6pm.

Please note: The Municipality of Lambton Shores is not necessarily affiliated with the events listed here. All event date, times and locations are subject to change. For further information on specific events, please contact the event organizer(s).

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