Arthur Optimists plan full Canada Day events to celebrate the start of summer
The local Optimist Club will be hosting the annual Canada Day celebration here, with a host of events starting June 27 and running until June 29.
The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with men’s and mixed three-pitch tournaments at the arena fairgrounds.
The Optimists will also host a pavilion dance with a DJ from 9pm to 1am to coincide with a 7pm to 1am food booth and beer garden.
The three-pitch tournament continues on June 28, along with a beer garden and food booth.
A horseshoe tournament is scheduled to begin at 1pm Saturday.
The Optimist Club is sponsoring a free swim from 1pm to 3pm and a pavilion dance in the evening from 9pm to 1am.
On June 29 the Opti-Mrs will be hosting a barbecue from 11:30am to 1:30pm followed by kid’s activities from 2 to 5pm. The club will also hosts its Optimist Canada Day raffle draw.
To finish off Canada Day activities, the club is hosting a family-friendly movie night at the Optimist pavilion. The featured show will be The Lego Movie and show-goers are advised to bring lawn chairs and a blanket.
For more information on the weekend events, contact Optimist president and weekend chairman Darryl Woods at 519-831-5890.
