Lake Huron beaches tested weekly by Lambton Public Health are clear heading into a busy summer weekend.
Beaches sampled for water quality include Grand Bend, Pinery Provincial Park, Ipperwash Main Beach, Highland Glen, Bright's Grove and Canatara Park.
There are no warning signs posted.
Residents are reminded that following heavy rainfall, the water may be temporarily polluted for up to 48 hours. If the water becomes cloudy due to wave action, bacteria from the bottom may become suspended and increase the risk of illness.
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The first ever VegFest is on at Canatara Park Sunday, July 9 from 11am until 5pm featuring music, food and cultural events.
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The "Stuff the Bus" citywide food drive takes place Saturday, July 8. Sarnia Transit busses will be stopping at various locations including Corunna and Bright's Grove collecting donations of non-perishables with a BBQ at Metro Northgate and Superstore from 11am until 2pm. Donations will be passed along to the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul.
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Bluewater Anglers will host their free Family Fun Fishing Day Saturday, July 8 from 8am until 11am. You must sign in at Centennial Park near the fountain.
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The Kiwanis Club is hosting a Free Kids Day at the Animal Farm at Canatara Park Saturday July 8, from 10am until 4pm. Shuttle service will be offered from High Park School on Kember Ave., Food Basics on Indian Rd., P.E. McGibbon School on Russell St., and Tecumseh Park on Palmerston St. between 10am and 3:30pm.
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There's a native plant sale at Degroots Nurseries Saturday, July 8 from 10am until 2pm. Return the Landscape and Aamjiwnaang have joined forces to offer locally sourced native plants that will help the struggling monarch butterfly population.
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Kettle and Stony Point's 47th annual Pow Pow is on this weekend. It runs from 1pm until 5pm Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9.
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Art in the Park in Petrolia's Victoria Park is on Friday, July 7 from 11am until 7pm and Saturday, July 8 from 9am until 5pm. The two day event also features food, music and a children's area. It's part of Petrolia's Hard Oil Weekend that features a barn dance at the Petrolia Farmers Market featuring the Barnburners.
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The Moore Museum is hosting a Model Train Event from 1pm until 4pm Sunday, July 9. The Museum is located on Moore Line in Mooretown.
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The 12th Annual Florence Truck & Tractor Pull is on Friday, July 7 from 7pm until 11pm at the Florence Community Centre. All classes in the Southwestern Ontario Tractor Pullers Association will be participating.
