Get ready for the week in Exeter-Grand Bend!
TODAY
- Library Board Meeting @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Regular meeting of Huron County’s Library Board. Meeting starts at 9:00 AM. Council Chambers, Huron County Court House, 1 Courthouse Square, Goderich, ON. Minutes from previous meetings, which have been adopted or amended at County Council, are available under the Council & Administration section of our website. A copy of the Agenda for the next meeting is posted online when available, or may be obtained by contacting the Clerk’s Office at 519.524.8394, ext. 3257 or 1.888.524.8394, ext. 3257 (toll free in 519 area).
- EarlyON – Seaforth @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Free. Join us indoors at Northside United Church – 54 Goderich St. W, Seaforth *Enter the parking lot off of Church Street. Watch for our EarlyON sign closest to the door that you’ll enter. If the door is locked, ring the doorbell to the upper right of the door. For Parents/Caregivers with children 0-6 years. Register to join us to connect with other families and EarlyON Facilitators, engage in play-based activities, sing interactive songs and chat about topics of interest to parents. Check out our indoor roller coaster!
- Seaforth Library Book Club @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free. Seaforth Library Book Club meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from noon until 1pm. Everyone welcome. Please contact the library for the title of the month.
- Knitting Group – Bayfield Branch @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Knit, relax and meet fellow knitters each week at the Bayfield Branch. All are welcome to drop into this free program to knit together and share tips and tricks. Please note this program is community-led.
- Lego Free Play – Goderich @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Drop into the Goderich Branch Thursday afternoons to create with LEGO! This is a drop-in program no registration is necessary.
- BIA Evening Market – Goderich @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Join the Goderich BIA t their Thursday Night Market! Courthouse Square
- Card Night – Blyth Library Branch @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Free. Drop into the Blyth Branch each Thursday for an evening of cards. Play a familiar game of cards, or learn a new one, and have some fun at the library!
- Salsa Dancing for Beginners – Goderich @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Learn basic salsa dancing with your partner in 5 one-hour sessions! REGISTRATION: Please contact the Goderich Branch by email goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-524-9261 to register.
TOMORROW
- Goderich Flyers Jr. C Hockey Club Golf Tournament @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm. We are thrilled to announce the Goderich Flyers Golf Tournament, set for Friday August 16th! Cost $500 PER TEAM for a 4 person scramble, including 18 holes and lunch. REGISTER: text Mara at 519-525-7787. See you at the course!
- EarlyOn – Brussels @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Free. Join us for a variety of activities to enhance all areas of your child’s development, connect with our staff and other families, and end the group with a circle time of songs and a story. Pre-registration on www.keyon.ca for Huron EarlyON programs is no longer required, yet still recommended. EarlyON programs will admit participants until capacity levels are reached. If you register and cannot attend, please cancel your pre-registration. Please check www.keyon.ca or Huron EarlyON on Facebook for last minute cancellations. For more information, please email winghamoeyc@northhuron.ca or call 519-482-8505 ext. 3516 Brussels Library – 402 Turnberry Street Brussels, ON N0G 1H0
- Fire Hall Fridays -Clinton @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Tour the Fire Hall and Apparatus up close and learn about fire safety and prevention! Every Friday 10am-2pm at the Central Huron Fire Hall from July 12 to August 30, 2024. Central Huron Fire Hall (401 Beech Street, Clinton, ON)
- Virtual Reality Free Play – Goderich @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Discover the Huron County Library’s exciting new Virtual Reality headset by booking a session at the Goderich Branch today! Participants can dive into the action with games like Beat Saber, explore the globe through immersive travel experiences, enjoy a relaxing round of mini golf, meditate in serene virtual environments, and so much more! AGES: 13+. REGISTRATION: Please contact the Goderich Branch to book your one-hour VR experience! Email goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-524-9261. A signed waiver is required before using the VR headset. Participants under 16 years require a signed waiver from their parent/guardian. Waiver forms are available at the library.
- Tech Time – Seaforth @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Book a 30-minute session at the Seaforth Branch to get your technology questions answered. REGISTRATION: Please contact the Seaforth Branch by email seaforthlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-527-1430 to register.
- Brussels Farmers’ Market @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Browse the venders at the Brussels Farmers’ Market located at 589 Turnberry Street or “Richmond Square”. The 2024 Brussels Farmers’ Market takes place on select Fridays from 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.
- Bayfield Fair Rib Dinner @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. $25.00. What could be better than a delicious, fall-off-the-bone rib dinner? Please join us for our Rib Dinner on Friday, August 16th and help us celebrate the opening of the 2024 Bayfield Fair. Your dinner will include a half rack of baby back pork ribs expertly prepared and grilled by Pineridge BBQ with special BBQ sauce, baked potato with sour cream and butter, tasty baked beans, dinner roll with butter, and cookies for dessert. Dine with us at the Bayfield Agricultural Park or get dinners to take out. We’ll have plenty of Wet-Naps ready for you! Buy your tickets online: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/668 or contact info@bayfieldfair.ca Tickets at the gate will be very limited. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
- Nerf Battle Blitz: After Hours – Goderich @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Gear up for the ultimate NERF showdown at NERF Battle Blitz at the Goderich Branch! Dive into action-packed missions, dodge foam darts, and team up with friends for an epic battle royale experience! AGES: 12-20 REGISTRATION: Please contact the Goderich Branch by email goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-524-9261 to register.
IN LOCAL SPORTS:
HOME:
Flesherton Rangers @ U15 – Blue Alvin Willert Field
AWAY:
U15 – Red @ Listowel Legionnaires 1 Alvin Willert Field
Full schedule can be found here: Schedule & Results (Exeter Minor Ball)
That’s all for today’s 48! Don’t forget to check back in tomorrow for the latest and greatest in Exeter-Grand Bend!
Written by: K. Milhomens
