Greater Fort Erie Big Brothers and Big Sisters recruitment "bring a friend" barbecue at Old Fort Erie, 1-4 pm. Free hotdogs and pop. Everyone who signs up to be a mentor will receive a special gift. For more information, visit 1year100men.com or www.bigbrothersbigsister.ca/forterie.
Car wash fundraiser and barbecue to save the Kinsmen Pool at Orange Hot Tubs and Leisure, 1127 Garrison Rd. 10:30 am-5 pm.
JULY 26, AUG. 2, 16, 30
Lupus Foundation of Ontario barbecue fundraiser at M&M Meat Shop, Garrison Road. Dine on burgers and dogs while helping out a great research cause. For more information call 905-894-4611.
AUGUST 3
Friends of Crystal Beach Waterfront Park Concert Series. 7-8:30 pm. "Patti Parks Blues Band." Waterfront Park at the end of Ridgeway Rd. in Crystal Beach. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Free family event sponsored by the Friends of Crystal Beach. For more information go to www.focb.net or phone 905-894-2826.
AUGUST 11-15
Summer drama camp for youth 12 to 18. 9 am-noon. Explore a variety of techniques which bring stories alive, both biblical and secular. Performance for families and friends August 15. $25 per student (tax included). Snacks and refreshments provided. Space limited. The camp takes place at Ridgeway Community Church, 209 Ridge Road N. For more information call 905-894-2582 or email david@stephenson.net or kathy@stephenson.net.
THE ARTS
AUGUST 3
Heritage Arts Fort Erie presents A Day at the Fort Erie Race Track. 11:30 am start. $25 admission includes Triple Crown buffet at the Prince of Wales banquet room beginning at noon, $10 of slot play, a race program and door prizes. The first race is at 1:05 pm. The fourth race is in memory of Tom Kays and the fifth race is a tribute to Heritage Arts Day at the Races.
AUGUST 15
Enjoy a rousing evening of vintage music in the great outdoors featuring the Cottonwood Brass ensemble, 7 pm at the Old Fort, $2 donation appreciated. Refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Sponsored by the Fort Erie Arts Council. For information call 905-894-8373.
LIBRARY
JULY 28
Juno. 2 pm, Crystal Ridge. Ellen Page as the title character, a whip-smart teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy. With the help of her hot best friend Leah, Juno finds her unborn child a perfect set of parents: an affluent suburban couple, Mark and Venessa longing to adopt. 95 minutes. 14A.
JULY 30
Canadian Raptor Conservancy Outdoor Program, 10 am, Crystal Ridge; 1:15 pm, Centennial. The Canadian Raptor Conservancy is involved in many different projects relating to Birds of Prey, Wildlife and Habitat. They will bring their birds of prey for an outdoor program, weather permitting.
AUGUST 6
Mad Science's "Sounds Like Science," 10 am, Crystal Ridge; 1:15 pm, Centennial. Mad Science returns to the Fort Erie Public Library with a new show. Mad Science is suitable for children ages 5-12.