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Thursday July 9
Cooking With Leafy Greens
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class on cooking with leafy greens, 1150 Pontiac Dr., at 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Reading Out Loud
Forum exploring the evolution of feminist theory at the Judith & Alix Art Gallery on the topic, why have there been no great women artists? Free, donations appreciated, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 147 Lochiel St., For more, call 519-336-8127
Saturday, July 11
Roadrunners
Sarnia Roadrunners present 1, 3 and 5 km runs, starting 8:30 a.m. Start at Canatara Park cannon. Cost is $3. All runners and walkers welcome. For more, contact[email protected]
Family Fun Day
Noelle’s Gift hosting a free family fun day with food, swimming, crafts and entertainment for the kids. Tecumseh Park, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more, visit noellesgift.ca
Family fishing derby
Free event for families organized by Bluewater Anglers. No licence required and you fish as a family, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sign up at Centennial Park fish fountain. An adult must accompany children under 12. Bring a bucket.
Sunday, July 12
Cycling
Drive to Oil Springs and ride 50 km to Dresden for lunch with the Lambton Outdoors Club. Meet 9:00 a.m. at Cathcart Boulevard Tennis Courts. Level medium. Helmets mandatory. For more, call Jim at 519-542-8141
Church Camp
Deadline to register for a free morning camp program offered by Lighthouse Community Church the week of July 20-24, for children entering JK to Grade 5. 152 Parker St. 60 spots available. For registration forms, call Kerry or Alannah at 519-542-7662, [email protected]
Monday, July 13
Kayaking
Join the Lambton Outdoors Club for two-hour paddle, starting 6 p.m. at the Centennial Park boat launch. Level medium. Call Jim at 519-383-1125
Summer Art Camp
Week-long camp for children ages six to 12 at the Lawrence House featuring drawing, painting and sculpture based on stories from Peter Pan to Puss and Boots. Art materials provided. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $44 daily, $150 for week. For more, or registration info, call 519-332-0330, ex.3217
Tuesday, July 14
Acrylic Painting
Painting course offered July 14-16 for youth ages 13 to 18 at the Judith & Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, but registration required. For more, call 519-336-8127
Wednesday July 15
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free ‘quit smoking’ workshop and nicotine replacement therapy program, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Thursday, July 16
Alma Duncan Talk
A tour with the curator at the Judith & Alix Art Gallery highlighting retrospective exhibition of artist Alma Duncan. 147 Lochiel St., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free, but donations appreciated. For more, call 519-336-8127
Friday July 17
Stress Management
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free stress management seminar, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Bridge Bash
Three-day event presented by the Point Edward Optimists beneath the Blue Water Bridge, with live music, beer tent, family area, food and entertainment. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. $5 at the gate. For more, call Dan at 519-542-8115
Saturday, July 18
Giant Yard Sale
Lakeshore Optimist Club hosting a giant yard sale at Newton Park, corner of Cathcart and McCrie, with hotdogs and refreshments available. 20 x 20 foot space for $20. Bring your own table. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, or to reserve a site, call 519-344-8175
Sunday July 19
Hobbyfest
Learn about a variety of hobbies and interests at the 26th annual Hobbyfest, in the open field at Canatara Park. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330, ext. 3202 or 3218.
Monday, July 20
Summer Art Camp
Week-long camp for children ages six to 12 at the Lawrence House that explores differ materials and methods of painting, drawing and sculpture. Art materials provided. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $44 daily, $150 for week. For more, or registration info, call 519-332-0330, ex.3217
Tuesday, July 21
Ladies Night
Five-week, partner-based fitness program for women that combines sports, yoga, pilates and others in evening workouts in the big field at Canatara Park. 7 p.m. Portion of proceeds to charity. For more, or to register, visit www.benefitnessstudio.com
Digital and Ink
Course offered July 21-24 for youth ages 13 to 18 that explores use of pen and ink in combination with digital imagery. Judith & Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, but registration required. For more, call 519-336-8127
Friday July 24
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free ‘quit smoking’ workshop and nicotine replacement therapy program, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Free Movie Night
Sarnia’s Youth CHAT is hosting an outdoor tobacco-free movie night behind Clearwater Arena on Wellington Street, featuring the Disney movie Big Hero 6 and free popcorn, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-344-2062 ext. 2167
Saturday, July 25
Hiking
Join the Lambton Outdoors Club for a three-hour hike from the Canatara Park Animal Farm at 9 a.m. to Rainbow Park and return. Level easy. Contact Bruce at 519-862-1234
Rabies Clinic
Sarnia & District Humane Society and Blue Cross host a rabies clinic at 131 Exmouth St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost, $25 per animal. For more, call 519-344-7064
Sunday, July 26
Fairy Princess Gathering
In the “forest” beside the Humane Society, a fairy princess and woodland creature gathering featuring crafts, fairy show, refreshments, butterfly station, etc. Cost, $25 per child (parents, children under 2 free). Proceeds to the shelter. 131 Exmouth St., 12 noon to 3 p.m. For more, call 519-344-7064
Monday, July 27
Summer Art Camp
Week-long camp for children ages six to 12 at the Lawrence House featuring drawing, painting and sculpture with the focus on creatures and machines that fly. Art materials provided. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $44 daily, $150 for week. For more, or registration info, call 519-332-0330, ex.3217
Tuesday, July 28
Hiking
Join the Lambton Outdoors Club for a two-hour Sarnia Historical Tour, meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Centennial Park flag court. Level Easy. Contact Doug at 519-330-4960
Mitton Street Mural
Course offered July 28-31 for youth ages 13 to 18 that will result in a graffiti-style mural at a Mitton Street business. Judith & Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, but registration required. For more, call 519-336-8127