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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
Thursday, July 21
Free Concert
Bluewater perform 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
Cycling
A 50K cycle ride. Drive to Byron and ride the London Bike Paths. Easy difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/cycling
Makerspace Craft
Make a journal using a book binding machine. Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Warden’s Picnic
Includes golfing at Greenwood Golf Club, 2212 London Line, includes dinner, 18 holes for $40; Duc D’Orleans Cruise, 297 Front St. N., 1:30 p.m. Cruise and dinner $30; reception is at Sarnia Bay Marina, 97 Seaway Rd., beginning at 4:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., cost $15. For registration and tee off information, contact Melissa at 519-845-0801, ext. 5302
Friday, July 22
Free Concert
Roundhouse perform at Tecumseh 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 on living well with diabetes. 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Movie Night
Annual outdoor tobacco-free movie night featuring Zootopia, behind Clearwater Arena, Wellingston Street. Games and prizes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Movie at dusk. Free admission and popcorn. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by adult. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more, call 519-344-2062, ext. 2167
Saturday, July 23
Music In The Park
Free, family-friendly event in Canatara Park featuring up-and-coming Canadian singers, musicians and bands playing country, jazz, pop and indie. Game booths and food available. Noon to 10 p.m., rain or shine. Donations to Harmony for Youth For more, visit www.musicinthepark.biz
Cycling
A cycle ride to Strathroy for lunch and return. Two distances: 50K and 100K. Medium and hard difficulty levels. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/cycling
Hiking
A three- hour hike of the McNaughton Morrison Trail. Medium difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/hiking
Yard Sale
Organized by Sarnia Lakeshore Optimist Club for buyers and sellers. Spaces available for $20. Newton Park, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hotdogs and drinks for sale. For more or to reserve a spot, call Tom at 519-312-4038
Sunday, July 24
Basketball Camp
St. Clair Secondary offering summer basketball camps in July and August, daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Open to all, held at SCITS, the weeks of Aug. 15-19 and Aug. 22-26. Cost, $90 per student. For more, visit stclairminicolts.com or call Pete at 519-332-1140 or 519-336-2867.
Monday, July 25
Free Concert
D.C. Project 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
Summer Strings
International Symphony Orchestra sponsoring an introductory Summer Strings Program for ages 5 and up. Adults welcome. Instruction in the beginning elements of string playing. Runs July 25 to 29, 251 Vidal St. N., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Violins and cellos provided. Cost is $50. To register, call 519-337-7775 or email [email protected]
Diabetes Prevention
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class for people at high risk of developing diabetes. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Free Movie
'The Love Bug' is a live action movie about an intelligent Volkswagen Beetle. Rated G. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Tuesday, July 26
Free Concert
The Wade Sisters perform 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
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Wednesday, July 27
Free Concert
Gary D. Parker & Lynda Rowe perform 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
Duc Cruise
Hiway Bowl hosting a Duc Cruise with Highway Jones. Boarding 6:30 p.m., cruise from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost $25, includes draws, prizes, and food. Proceeds to Sarnia Humane Society. Tickets available at Hiway Bowl and Humane Society. For more, call 519-344-7064
Puppet Show
Puppets On the Go at Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy at 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 9 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Diabetes Prevention
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class for people at high risk of developing diabetes. 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Thursday, July 28
Free Concert
Musical Memories with Janet perform 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
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class on summer salads at 427 Colborne St., Corunna., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Free Movie
Showing Zootopia at Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Friday, July 29
Charity Poker Run
Performance Boat Club of Canada’s Charity Poker Run benefitting St. Joseph’s Hospice. Cash prizes for first, second and third best hands. Festivities kick off Friday with lobster, scallop and mussel dinner in a tent at Sarnia Bay Marina pavillion. Dinner and awards on Saturday. For more, visit www.performanceboatclub.ca
Sunday, July 31
Cycling
A cycle ride to Parks Blueberry Farm for lunch and return. Two distances: 50K and 80K. Medium and hard difficulty levels. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/cycling
Tuesday, Aug. 2
Free Concert
Musical Memories with Janet perform 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
Picnic
Sarnia Lions Club picnic for the visually impaired and their drivers, at the pavilion near the Canatara Park Animal Farm. Starts at 12 noon. For more, call Marlene at 519-344-1478
Taste and Learn
Money saving tips for buying and storing fruits and vegetables. 109 Crawford St., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com or 226-776-9030
Wednesday, Aug. 3
Children’s Art Class
Children’s art class. in co-operation with the Sarnia Artist Workshop, at Canatara Park Animal Farm picnic shelter, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ages 5-8, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 9-11. For more, call 519-332-0330 ext. 3218/3202 or visit www.sarnia.ca
Free Concert
Keith Murray performs 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
Bill Hines 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
Thursday, Aug. 4
Free Concert
Life Sings 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
Friday, Aug. 5
Art Show
Stewart Wayne Fanning presents an art show of hand-drawn and digital work at the DNA Media Group as part of the First Friday cultural walkabout. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 141Christina St. N., For more, call 519-312-9656
Live Music
As part of First Friday, live in-store music with Lost in Translation and an art exhibit by Bill Walters, at Cheeky Monkey, 130 Christina St. N., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, visit www.cheekymonkeysarnia.ca
Fishing Derby
Bluewater Anglers’ walleye derby. Open to all proviced they they have a valid fishing license and purchase a ticket by 5:30 p.m. Entry $10 per person Start time 6 p.m. First place prize of $500. For more, call 519-344-9821
Saturday, Aug. 6
Hiking
A three-hour hike of the Pinery Beach. Easy difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/hiking
Sunday, Aug. 7
Moto-Mode Rally
The Moto-Mode 2016 dice run for motorcycles & classic cars to rally in support of Sarnia-Lambton NeighbourLink. At WCK Honda, 584 St. Clair Pkwy., Corunna, 1:30 p.m. $30 a vehicle. Passengers free. Bring canned/dry goods and score extra points. BBQ included. Call Janice at 519-332-5875 or visit www.motomode2.wix.com/themotomoderally
Cycling
A 40K cycle ride. Carpool to Griswold Rd., Port Huron and ride the Wadhams/Avoca Trail. Easy difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/cycling
Cycling
A 90K cycle ride. Drive to Dresden Casino and ride to Rondeau Park and return. Hard difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/cycling
Monday, Aug. 8
Free Concert
After Hours 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
Healthy Habits
Cooking and activity program for children age 5 to 8. Offered again Aug. 10 for ages 9 to 12. At Lighthouse Community Church, 152 Parker St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids will be cooking lunch and snacks. Wear running shoes. Register at www.tbnplc.com or 226-776-9030
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Free Concert
The Sarnia Outtaliners perform 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
Anger Management
Discussion followed by a session of yoga, every Tuesday until Aug. 30, at 109 Crawford St., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com or 226-776-9030
Wednesday, Aug. 10
Free Concert
Christine & Larry Play the Oldies perform 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
Mike Blackmore Group performs 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
Green Drinks
Jeff Bender of the Canadian Institute for Bat Research and Sharon Peterson of Incredible Bats Chicago will lead a discussion on how to be bat friendly 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
Thursday, Aug. 11
Free Concert
Celtic Trio 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