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Wednesday, July 13
Green Drinks
Felicia Syer from Return the Landscape and Tony Barrand of Bluewater Trails will lead a discussion on the Howard Watson Nature Trail at a Green Drinks environmental roundtable. Free, all welcome. 100 Christina St. North, doors open 6;30 p.m. For more, visit www.greendrinks.org/ON/Sarnia
Free Concert
Bluewater Ceili Band performs at the Bandshell in Canatara Park as part of Sarnia’s Summer Music Concert Series. 7 p.m. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca
Free Concert
Sisters of Soul perform at the Kenwick on the Lake Pavilion in Bright’s Grove as part of Sarnia’s Summer Music Concert Series. 7 p.m. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca
Boat Cruise
Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce’s Signature Boat Cruise on the Duc d’Orleans II, with food, drinks, and entertainment by Scott Manery and the Barn Burners. Tickets $30, or $100 for groups of four by calling 519-336-2400, or visit Chamber Office at 556 Christina St. N.
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class on summer salads at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Healthy Weights
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free five-week program designed to make permanent lifestyle changes and help manage weight. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Canoeing
A two-hour outing for canoes and kayaks. Meet after at Skeeter Barlow’s. Easy difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/canoe-kayaking
Healthy Habits
Cooking and healthy eating tips for teens along with ways to stay active. Lighthouse Community Church, 152 Parker St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com or 226-776-9030
Settlement Services
Representative available for one-on-one assistance and information on services for immigrants and newcomers. Point Edward Library, 220 Michigan Ave., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 519-336-3291
Makerspace Craft
Light up some playdough at Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For ages 6 and up. Must pre-register. For more, call 519-337-3291
Thursday, July 14
Free Concert
Ukulele performs at the Germain Park Gardens as part of Sarnia’s Summer Music Concert Series. 7 p.m. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Victorian Tea
Dress up in Victorian attire and bring your favourite tea cup for this Strangway Centre social. 260 East St. N., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost $7 non-members, includes light refreshments. Register in advance by calling 519-332-0656
Makerspace Craft
Sew a bag to hold pencils. Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ages 7 and up. Must pre-register. For more, call 519-337-3291
Movie
Free screening of the movie “Good Dinosaur” at Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Trash To Treasures
Make eco-friendly upcycled crafts. Materials supplied. Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For children with a caregiver. Thursdays until July 28. For more, call 519-542-2580
Stories In The Park
Stories and games for children in Wildwood Park, 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.. Thursdays until July 28. For more, call 519-869-2351
Friday, July 15
Bridge Bash
Two days of live music under the Blue Water Bridge organized the Point Edward Optimists. Friday, gates open 6 p.m. for Cornerstone, Rockridje and Retrospect. Saturday, gates open at noon for The Gypsy Flats, Roundhouse and Hiway Jones. Tickets $5. For more, call Dan at 519-542-8115 or 519-330-8115
Stress Management
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free workshop to help you effectively manage stress, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949. Also offered at 233 Cameron St., Corunna., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Saturday, July 16
St. Clair River Run
A chip-timed, 5km or 10km walk/run following the shore of the St. Clair River through Sombra and Port Lambton. Registered participants receive t-shirt and finishers medal. Proceeds to St. Clair River Trail maintenance. Register at www.stclairriverrun.ca . Contact Rose at 519-677-5924.
Canoeing And Kayaking
A two- hour tour for canoes and kayaks of Stag Island. Easy difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/canoe-kayaking
Makerspace Craft
Make a journal using a book binding machine. Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
HadouCon
Annual multi-media pop culture festival. This year's theme is gaming ,including video, board and miniatures. Tours of Makerspace available. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Mackinac Breakfast
Rotary Club’s annual pancake breakfast to celebrate the start of the Mackinac Boat Races. Under the Bluewater Bridge, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. $6 adults, $4 children. Tickets at Pathways, Manley’s and Haines Printing, or call 519-542-3471. For more, call 519-346-3291 or email [email protected]
Skateboard Competition
The Deker Bauer Foundation For Suicide Prevention’s second annual Skateboard, Scooter & BMX Competition, at Tecumseh Park. Prizes, face painting, henna tattoos, food and live entertainment by Spotty G and KRoyal. Registration 11 a.m. To pre-register, visit www.dekerbauerfoundation.com
Sunday, July 17
Hobbyfest
Local groups and clubs showcase what they do in a relaxed way during the 27th annual Hobbyfest, in the Centennial Park open field and shaded area. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca
Cycling
A 60K cycle ride. Drive to Bayfield and then ride along Orchard Line towards Goderich and return. Medium difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/cycling
Monday, July 18
Free Concert
Forest Excelsior Band performs at the Bandshell in Canatara Park as part of Sarnia’s Summer Music Concert Series. 7 p.m. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class on summer salads at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 5:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Moon Movie
A free showing of a documentary For All Mankind to mark anniversary of the first moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Tuesday, July 19
Free Concert
Paul Clarke performs at the Bandshell in Canatara Park as part of Sarnia’s Summer Music Concert Series. 7 p.m. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca
Living With Diabetes
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free workshop that provides an overview of living well with diabetes. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Beginner Knitting
Free three-part series. All supplies provided. First class covers casting on and basic knitting, the second knitting and purling, and third class on how to cast off. For adults and kids ages 8 and up. Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Must pre-register. For more, call 519-542-2580
Wednesday, July 20
Child Car Seat
Lambton Public Health and community partners holding a child car seat clinic. Seats must be installed prior to attending. Parents must bring their car seat manual, vehicle manual and child to the clinic. Corunna OPP, 392 Lyndoch St., Corunna, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more, call at 519-344-2062, ext. 2346
Free Concert
Rob Dickson and Friends perform at the Kenwick on the Lake Pavilion in Bright’s Grove as part of Sarnia’s Summer Music Concert Series. 7 p.m. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca
Free Concert
Wayne Hayward in Concert performs at the Bandshell in Canatara Park as part of Sarnia’s Summer Music Concert Series. 7 p.m. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca