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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-06-26, Page 17Wednesday, June, 26, 2013 • Lakeshore Advance 17 Award winning Water Brothers coming to Aquafest August 9, 10, & 11 Jennifer Mossop Aquafest 'They're young, they're hot, and they are travelling the globe exploring the most important water stories of our time. !lusts lyler and Alex Mifflin of the popular TV() series, "'The Water Brothers, will launch Aquafest 2013, this summer. The fifth annual festival kicks off at the Grand Bend Legion on Friday, August 9th and runs through Sunday, August 11th, with activ- tiles for all ages. "The Water Brothers have just been recognized by the BBC's Earth Panda Awards. 'lhey are investigating some of the world's biggest water challenges, and they are communi- cating the problems and solutions in a fun, engaging and exciting way," says Aquafest Co-chair Marissa Vaughan. "'they're a perfect tit for Aquate'st.' "Water is more valuable than oil or gold but it is rarely given its true value." '(hat's how the Water Brothers summa - e the reason for their work. the Water Brothers will be presenting an interactive and fun eco -evening;, including the premier of one of next sea- son's episodes focused on algae 111 water -- a problem that has shown up in recent years along the Lake l luron shoreline. lir recent low water levels i11 the Great Lakes has focused much attention on the reality that water, as abundant as it is in this part of world, is at dwindling natural resource. "We can't live three days without water. It is an essential resource that needs protection from over -use and pollution," acids Aquafest (;o -Chair Janette Baillie. "'the goal of Aquafest is to engage, educate and empower people to (10 just that pro- tect and preserve water. It's a matter of survival.' Other activities this year include the return of the Great lakes Chowder Competition, in which Ontario chefs are invited to vie for the coveted Golden ladle award by creat- ing a chowder using only the human and sustainably caught Purdy's fish, Purdy's is proud to present Chef Steve Stallard of BUS Fine Foods as the judge for the 4th Annual Great lakes Chowder Competition. Chef Stallard hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan and is the mastermind behind the world famous BIAS Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup, which has been featured on The Martha Stewart Show. Many of Chef Stallard's gourmet food products have received rave reviews from some of America's top chefs and have been featured in "O'; "Food & Wine',' "Chocolatier" & "Savour" magazines. Also this year, the renowned documentary Chasing ice will be featured at the Outdoor theatre at the Pinery Provincial Park, ier: LIoN ,RANCH 498, GRAND BEND BINGO Tuesday - 7pm (Age of Majority Only) MEAT DRAWS Friday - 5pm-7pm ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, June 29th 3-8pm "TERRY CONNOLLY" "You're only a stranger here once." EVERYONE WELCOME Call: Legion 238-2120 FIND IT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! Water Brothers along with hikes and canoe rides. The Student Art Competition entries will be on display at the YMCA Youth Centre. Other children's activities will he held on the Saturday afternoon at the YMCA Youth Centre. The Main Beach will fea- tum music, storytelling, exhibits and chil- dren's learning activities on the Saturday morning. The Photo Contest and Show with the theme of Living on the Great lakes will he featured at the Grand Bend Art Centre on River Road. Art exhibits will be open all weekend on River Road. 1 likes with the l,aunbton Shores Natural Trails (roup will take place in Port Franks. Details will be updated at www. grauxll cndaquaafest.ca Lots of Stuff Antiques Glass Wear Pottery Collectables Vintage Clothing 2ade4 94444:004 Suits Dresses Sweaters Shoes Tops Sizes 2-24 Open Thurs. Fri. Sat. • 11 am - 4pm 21 Main St., Grand Bend Aquafest became a Lambton Shores Committee of Council this year. Organiz- ers wish to thanks supporters and finders so far: The Municipality of Lanlbton Shores, The Grand Bend Community Foundation, Grand Bend Rotary, '1'1) Friends of the Environment, 1,81111)1011 Creative County, 1 lay Communications, Ausable Conservation Authority Founda- tion, Purdy's Fisheries, and the (,rand Bend Legion. Arbortech/Taylor Professional Tree Care Inc. Within this past year Arbortech Professional Tree Care and Taylor Tree Service became one company. 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