Enjoy the last stretch of summer weather with this free recreation camp

It’s never too early or too late to get your kids involved in sports. If you’re looking for ways to help get them outdoors and active, the Centre for Social Justice and Good Works is running a free recreation program this month for kids aged 6-13 years old.

The program – which has been running since 2017 – is called I Love to Move and will be held from 5:30 -7 p.m. at Bellevue Park by the concession stands on Tuesdays, and at the Peter G. Manzo park beside Tenaris on Thursdays. 

Kids can expect to participate in a variety of fun summer sports, games and activities, with the help of summer students from the Centre for Social Justice and Good Works, as well as volunteers. The goal for the program is to get kids active and moving, at no cost to parents. 

“With the pandemic and kids being confined to their homes for such a long time, now is the perfect time for them to get active. They can also make friends and develop their social skills and leadership skills in a program like this,” said Shreya Mathur, executive director at the Centre for Social Justice and Good Works. 

“There was a study done by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre where we found out that some of the kids in Northern Ontario were in the worst health in the entire province,” Mathur said. “So our aim for the program was to make sure that all kids have access to free recreational activities. Since the program started in 2017, we’ve been able to reach almost 200 youth in the community.”

Right now, the program is accepting drop-ins for participants or volunteers. If you’re interested, send an email to [email protected]. 

Pencils in the Park

Aug. 5

All ages and experience levels are welcome to join artist Christopher Chamberlain for a relaxing drawing class at Bellevue Park. The class will be held for four weeks on Thursdays starting on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person per class and $5 for minors, who must be accompanied by an adult. You can register for the classes by emailing [email protected]

Wigged' Out Walk-a-Thon

Aug. 6-14

Sault College’s Hairstyling class of 2021 is hosting the inaugural Wigged’ Out Walk-A-Thon: a virtual event to support those living with hair loss and to reduce the stigma around wig-wearing while raising awareness of the services the Sault College Wig Clinic can provide.

The virtual event will be held Aug. 6-14, 2021. All you need to do to participate is share a photo of yourself walking in the community using the hashtag #WiggedOutWalkAThon on the event page on Facebook and Instagram. There is no cost to participate and no registration required.

There will also be a prize basket worth $500 awarded at the end of the event. If you are living with hair loss and would like to apply to receive a free wig, including fitting and styling, contact The Salon at Sault College at 705-759-2554 ext. 2741. 

POSTPONED: Station Mall's Inflatable Fun-Day

Aug. 7

Update: The Inflatable Fun Day scheduled for this Saturday, Aug. 7 has been postponed by Station Mall. The Mall has stated that this is due to inclement weather on Saturday. Station Mall will be announcing a new date for this event in the future.

Original information: On Saturday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Station Mall will be hosting an Inflatable Fun-Day in the east parking lot. The event will be free of charge and will include an obstacle course called the Rugged Warrior Challenge and a 27’ high Mt. Rushmore slide. Prizes will also be available. The event will be open to all ages and COVID-19 protocols will be in place. 

The Klub's Pride Event

Aug. 8

The Klub Community Wellness Centre is inviting LGBTQ2S+ folks and allies to Pride, held in the parking lot of the Marconi Cultural Event Centre on Sunday, Aug. 8 from 12 to 3 p.m. There will be food, entertainment, and over 20 vendors. 

Activities include:

• DJ Dark Mark (12 p.m.) 
• Haus of Gore drag show (1 p.m.) 
• Children’s story time (2:15 p.m.) 
• Costume contest and lip sync battle (2:25 p.m.) 
• Koach Katrina’s kid’s obstacle course (all day) 

COVID-19 precautions will be in place, including social distancing and hand sanitizer stations. The Klub encourages everyone to bring a mask to wear when required. 

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