Don’t let the rainy days of April keep you indoors, Grand Bend and Area have many events during the month of April for the whole family to enjoy. Come out and explore what our community has to offer!
Second Annual Joint Open House
April 01, 2017 10-1pm, at the Legacy Recreation Centre, 16 Allen St, Thedford, ON
Contact Kevin Williams and Lorraine George (519-786-2335 and 519-786-2125)
The Municipality of Lambton Shores and the Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation are hosting the second annual Joint Open House. This year’s theme is “I’s to the Future: Inspiration, Innovation and Inclusion” focusing on joint initiatives identified as areas of opportunity and growth. Light refreshments will be available.
Paint Jam with Suzette Terry
April 02, 2017 2-4pm, at the Pine Dale Motor Inn.
$55 + tax for 2-hour session (includes glass of wine). Call Pine Dale Motor Inn to Register: 519-238-2231
Great for couples, mothers, daughters and friends. Explore your creative side in an unpressured way. Not paint experience is required. Each painting comes out unique and it’s a fun afternoon out with a complimentary glass of wine.
Elvis Presley/Roy Orbison Show
April 08, 2017 7:30-11pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 176
Tickets are $22 per person and are available in advance or at the door.
This tribute show features Garry Wesley, multi-award winning, world champion Elvis Tribute Artist and Ian Roy, winner of many vocal awards. For more information or to purchase tickets please call 519-786-5357. www.forestlegion.ca
Partners in Learning Spring Potpourri: Canadian Eh? What Does It Mean? With Dan Santor
April 10, 2017 10-12pm, located at the Pine Dale Motor Inn
What is a Canadian and what makes up different from Americans? What makes Canadians distinctive among the Nations of the world? Are we destined to eventually disappear into the English-speaking melting pot of North America? This session explores these questions as we attempt to describe and define a Canadian identity.
Soul Readings
April 22, 2017 1pm-4pm, Located at the Pine Dale Motor Inn
$40 for 30mins – Walk-ins Welcome, Call to Book a Session Amanda Huffman: 519-294-0084
Soul readings are about your journey as a Soul through time and space, and its continual growth and development in the physical and subtle realms.
Tarot Card Reading Workshop
April 23, 2017 1pm-5pm, At the Pine Dale Motor Inn
$85.00 per person, Please call Amanda Huffman register: 519-294-0084
Learn the symbolic structure of a tarot deck; how to prepare for readings; fun and creative exercises for reading almost any deck using your innate intuition; how to design your own card spreads; principles for successful readings; working with and caring for your cards. Please bring a notebook and pen, a deck of tarot cards (or purchase one before workshop), and be prepared to stretch your psychic muscles.
Partners in Learning Spring Potpourri: Whitehorse or Bust! With Mike Ash
April 10, 2017 10-12pm, location to be announced
In the ongoing saga of Mike and Kathy’s aviation adventures, 2016 saw a 3 week adventure to the far northwest. Share the challenges, highs and lows of this trip of “100 billion trees”. What motivates some folds to take some risk and check off a bucket list item? Learn something about our spectacular Canada as seen from a few thousand feet above the ground.
Bayfield Lions Home & Garden Show
April 28-30, 2017, Bayfield Arena, Bayfield, bayfieldlions.ca, 519.565.2894
Showcase of local landscaping, nurseries, home improvement/renovation suppliers and contractors, personal health, pest control, travel, insurance, real estate and more. Free admission.
Fish Fry
April 28, 2017, 5-8pm, Bluewater Community Centre, Zurich, 519-236-9908
Annual ticketed event presented by Zurich Lions Club offers fish fry dinner and silent auction.
41st Annual Salmon Derby
April 28-may 7, 2017
Get your ticket at Pine Dale Motor Inn and many other stations. check out their website for more information: www.bluewateranglers.com
Peddle & Paws for Pinery
April 30, 2017, Pinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend, pinerypPark.on.ca/pedal_pinery.html, 519-243-1521, fopp@oxford.net
Bike/Walk fundraiser for accessibility improvements in the park. Noon registration
