Date: June 28, 2018

Time: 7:00PM – 7:30PM

Name: Slow View at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

Description: Slow View: Homage by Donald Stuart – Slow View tour will allow your mind to settle on one work and rediscover the joy of looking at art. A trained facilitator will lead the tour of our new exhibition, Homage, a collection of 41 neck-pieces created as a celebration and tribute to Canadian women, past and present. Registration required by calling (519) 336-8127 ext. 3226. Free, give what you can.

Location:

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

147 Lochiel Street

Sarnia, Ontario

N7T 0B4

Phone: 519-336-8127

Date: June 28, 2018

Time: 5:00PM – 5:45PM

Name: Art Pod at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

Description: Session 2: Mixed Media Landscapes – Specifically designed for youth with special needs, and an interest in fine arts, to explore art mediums through self-expression. The program creates an opportunity for participants to develop new artistic skills and take part in a positive recreational experience within an art gallery setting. Use crepe, rice, construction, tissue and newsprint papers along with natural elements and ink to express the beauty around us. Early arrival welcome at 4:30PM. Materials included. Spaces are limited. Ages 9-16. Registration required by calling 519-336-8127 ext. 3226. Caretaker or respite worker is required to provide support during the Art Pod workshop. Participants should be able to follow one-step directions. Free, give what you can.

Location:

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

147 Lochiel Street

Sarnia, Ontario

N7T 0B4

Phone: 519-336-8127

Date: June 24, 2018

Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Name: Family Sunday at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

Description: Family Sunday Activity: Contour Drawing Challenge – Engage, discover, and create every Sunday afternoon from 1–3PM. A natural and free-hand way to draw, carefully observe the outline and shapes of a subject while slowly drawing its contours in a continuous line without looking at the paper. Free. $5 Suggested Material Donation per family. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location:

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

147 Lochiel Street

Sarnia, Ontario

N7T 0B4

Phone: 519-336-8127

Date: June 24, 2018

Time: 12:45PM – 1:00PM

Name: Family Sunday Red Dot Tour at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

Description: Family Sunday Red Dot Tour – Warm up for Family Sunday Drop-In by attending a Family Red Dot – a quick experience that engages the whole family. Free and fun for all ages – all you have to do is show up. This tour lasts 15 minutes and is specially designed with kids in mind.

Location:

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

147 Lochiel Street

Sarnia, Ontario

N7T 0B4

Phone: 519-336-8127

Date: June 21, 2018

Time: 7:00PM – 8:30PM

Name: Art & Ideas Talk at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

Description: Influencing Identity with Curatorial Intern Caroline Rabideau – Rabideau presents a complementary lecture to the exhibition, Influencing Identity. The talk will introduce the Group of Seven and their influence on Canada’s emerging tourism economy in the early twentieth century. Topics discussed include marketing strategies designed to shape a national identity, and the implications of establishing an artistic vision of Canada through a narrow lens. Free, give what you can. Registration required by calling (519) 336-8127 ext. 3226. Spaces are limited.

Location:

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

147 Lochiel Street

Sarnia, Ontario

N7T 0B4

Phone: 519-336-8127

Date: June 17, 2018

Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Name: Family Sunday at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

Description: Family Sunday Activity: Block Printing – Engage, discover, and create every Sunday afternoon from 1–3PM. Make your own stamps using “bits and pieces” from around the house. Bring in your own shreds of old fabric, bottle caps or anything that inspires you. If you don’t have anything at home - don’t worry, we will have supplies for you. Free. $5 Suggested Material Donation per family. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location:

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery

147 Lochiel Street

Sarnia, Ontario

N7T 0B4

Phone: 519-336-8127

The Town of Tecumseh will be hosting a Public Information Session relating to controlling and discouraging wildlife and rodents in urban areas. Presentations will be given by Erie Wildlife Rescue and Coyote Watch Canada. Representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Orkin Canada Pest & Termite Control, Pro Trap Wildlife Control & Pest Management and Bob’s Animal Removal will also be in attendance to provide information and advice.

Thursday, June 14, 6pm to 7:30pm at Tecumseh Town Hall Council Chambers, 917 Lesperance Road. All are welcome to attend this informative evening.

The City of Windsor’s recreation department is holding a pair of open houses to gather information on recreation in the city:  what you like, might like and even might like to see changed. Everything is on the table from services to amenities, programs to facilities.  Come share your recreation wants and needs with us to help make Windsor the best recreation city anywhere. City Staff will be on hand to listen to ideas and discuss options as we move to create a recreation master plan (RecMP). 

Open House 1  Tuesday, June 12 from 2pm to 4pm at Devonshire Mall (food concourse area), 3100 Howard Avenue East.

Open House 2   Tuesday, June 12 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Windsor International Aquatic Centre (main lobby), 401 Pitt Street West.

Huron Church Road between Malden Road and Northwood Street will see lane restrictions in both directions for concrete median repairs on Monday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 12 from 4:30am to 7pm.