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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

Mackinac Breakfast

The Rotary Club of Sarnia will host its pancake breakfast under the Blue Water Bridge from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds benefit local Rotary initiatives. For more, call 226-932-1399 or email [email protected]

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

Quarter Auction

A variety of vendors featured at a quarter auction in support of the Women’s Interval Home, at Clearwater Arena, 7 p.m. Admission, $5, gets you one paddle. Additional paddles and food available. For more, call Kathleen at 519-402-1823

Monday, July 20

Documentary Screening

The Sarnia Library will show the award-winning documentary “In the Shadow of the Moon” at 7 p.m. in the Library Theatre. The event is free but seating is limited. Call 519-337-3291 to reserve a seat.

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

Sunday, July 26

Boat Cruise

Beer Me! Sarnia hosting a cruise aboard the Duc d’Orleans in support of local food organization One Tomato, featuring food and live music. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets, $49, available at www.BeerMeSarnia.com. For more, contact [email protected]

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

Saturday, Aug. 1

Model Airplane Meet

Sarnia-based Bluewater RC Flyers hold their annual scale model meet, with radio controlled airplanes of all ages and wingspans to nine feet, 2590 Petrolia Line, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $5 per car. All welcome. Food bank donations appreciated. For more, visit www.bluewaterrcflyers.info

Sunday, Aug. 2

Cycling

Lambton Outdoor Club organizing a five-hour, medium-level ride from Shetland to Parks Blueberry farm. Meet at Cathcart Boulevard tennis courts at 8:30 a.m. Helmets mandatory. For more, call Jim at 519-542-8141

Monday, Aug. 3

Musical Theatre Day Camp

Stars of Tomorrow begins today and runs to Aug. 9. For more, call 519-490-4373 or email [email protected].

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Children’s Art Workshop

Volunteers with the Sarnia Artist Workshop, in co-operation with the city, offer classes at the Canatara Park Animal Farm picnic shelter, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. for ages 5-8, or 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. for ages 9-11. $10 per session. For more, call 519- 332-0330, ext. 3218