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Week of August 8

What’s happening events must be open to the public, of general interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event.
Whats Happening

What’s happening events must be open to the public, of general interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include ticket prices, if any, and a phone number or website where readers can obtain more information. Email notices to [email protected]

Thursday, Aug. 8

Bluewater Borderfest

Four-day music festival begins in Centennial Park, with more than a dozen local and international acts, including Former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung and Lou Gramm of Foreigner fame. For more, or tickets, visit https://www.bluewaterborderfest.ca/ Festival coincides with Sarnia Tall Ships Challenge and ARTZcape by the Bay

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring Musical Memories with Janet at the Germain Park Garden, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Pirates Bounty

Pathways Health Centre for Children introducing new ARTZscape by the Bay kickoff event, “A Pirates Bounty,” featuring appetizers, music, art auctions and more. Tickets $50. Sarnia Yacht Club, 1220 Fort St., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ARTZscape by the Bay takes place Aug. 10 and 11 at Centennial Park. For tickets and info, contact [email protected]

Teen Cuisine

A free, fun and interactive cooking class for ages 13 plus. 460 Christina St. N. (Maxwell back entrance), 11 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949

Friday, Aug. 9

Tall Ships Celebration

Up to 50,000 people expected to visit Sarnia’s waterfront dur the Sarnia Tall Ships Celebartion. Six tall ship berthed on city’s waterfront. Friday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Developmental Camp

Lambton College’s developmental services worker program hosts the fifth annual free summer day camp for individuals with developmental disabilities, Camp2CONNECT. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Must be accompanied by parent/guardian or support staff. Bring a lunch, drinks and snacks. Pre-registration at www.lambtoncollege.ca/Camp2Connect required. For more, contact Jennifer at [email protected]

Stress Management

Rapids Family Health Team offering a free 2-hour group session that provides a general overview of how to effectively manage stress. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949

Saturday, Aug. 10

St. Rocco Festival

2019 St. Rocco Festival at Our Lady of Mercy Church and Hall on Aug. 10th and 11th, 390 Christina St. N. Food and live band on Saturday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mass in Italian on Sunday, 11 a.m., social activities 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. All welcome. For more, call Linda Iacovella at 519-384-8756

Sunday, Aug. 11

Fish and Chips

Camlachie United Church hosts its 7th annual fish and chips dinner. 6784 Camlachie Rd., 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Take out and gluten-free available. Tickets $20 adults, $5 children 6 to 10, free under 6. For tickets, call church at 519-899-4720, or John at 519-899-4798

Monday, Aug. 12

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring The Goodfellas at the Suncor Agora in Centennial Park, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Tuesday, Aug. 13

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring The R.E.D. Line Band at the Suncor Agora in Centennial Park, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring Town & Country at the Bandshell in Canatara Park, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring Blackmore & Blackmore at Kenwick Park, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Seaway Sounds

Seaway Sounds is an a cappella, barbershop-style singing group for women that’s currently recruiting. Meets Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church Parish Hall, 248 Vidal St. N. For more, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, call Diane at 519-344-8621

Thursday, Aug. 15

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring Jules Cee & Friends at the Germain Park Garden, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Friday, Aug. 16

Walleye Derby

Bluewater Anglers host a two-day walleye derby. This is a boat and shore, single-fish entry event, with prizes for the 10 heaviest walleye, starting at $500 for first place. Complete details boundaries and rules can be found on website www.bluewateranglers.com

Saturday, Aug. 17

ALTwalk

Support local artists and creatives at ALTwalk 2019, a new ALTernative street art festival downtown, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more, contact [email protected] or visit @sarniaALTwalk on Facebook

Card Making

Create 2 greeting cards at Point Edward Library, 220 Michigan Ave, 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. $10, supplies provided. To pre-register call 519 336-3291

Monday, Aug. 19

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring Jared Lutes at the Suncor Agora in Centennial Park, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring Joan Spalding and the Foggy Mountain Band at the Suncor Agora in Centennial Park, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring Bluewater Cloggers at the Bandshell in Canatara Park, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Seaway Sounds

Seaway Sounds is an a cappella, barbershop-style singing group for women that’s currently recruiting. Meets Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church Parish Hall, 248 Vidal St. N. For more, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, call Diane at 519-344-8621

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring Fiddles and Flutes: Old Time Ceili Music at Kenwick Park, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Thursday, Aug. 22

Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series featuring Macsmusic at the Germain Park Garden, 7 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Saturday, Aug. 24

Hobbyfest

Annual Hobbyfest featuring interactive activities and displays. Germain Park and Strangway Centre, 260 East St. N., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 519-332-0330 or visit www.sarnia.ca

Block Party

The inaugural Mitton Village Block Party to feature live music, food, vendors and art installations, in the parking lot beside Shopper’s Drug Mart, 135 Mitton St. S. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Jazz & Big Band

The Sarnia Community Foundation presents Sensational Sunday Sounds, a tribute to Dr. D featuring Heather Bambrick and the Bluewater Big Band. Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets $25, available at Sarnia Community Foundation office. For more, call 519-332-2588

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Fibromyalgia

The Arthritis Society offering a free workshop to find strategies to live well with fibromyalgia. Rapids Family Health Team, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 10 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 1-800-321-1433 ext. 1221

Recovery Canada

Recovery Canada offers weekly peer-led, self-help group meetings using cognitive-based therapy to overcome fear, anxiety, stress and panic. Meetings Wednesdays weekly at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall, 390 Christina St. N., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, contact Rita at 518-867-2932 or Brenda at [email protected]

Seaway Sounds

Seaway Sounds is an a cappella, barbershop-style singing group for women that’s currently recruiting. Meets Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church Parish Hall, 248 Vidal St. N. For more, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, call Diane at 519-344-8621


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