By way of saying thanks to their customers and celebrating Canada 150, Macs in Southampton had free goodies and cake on offer as well as a draw for prizes in store July 1. Aman and Simran Lamar have been at their current location for three years. Staff, patrons, family members and even a member of the Southampton Rotary Club joined Aman and Simran for the cake cutting. Back row, from left, George Macdonald, Ian Vaughan, Sean Burgess and Guy Helwig. Middle row, Sandra McMahon and Aman Lamar. Front row, Simran Lamar, Amarjit Rajput, Jasmine Lamar, Tony Sheard and Harcharan Rajput.

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There were plenty of things happening in Saugeen Shores July 1, many of which were of the red and white assortment.

Not only was Jennifer O’Reilly decked out for Canada Day but her car was as well.

Reena Baidwan of Port Elgin, her son Ronik and her niece Nikki who was visiting from Brampton, were spending some time in downtown Port Elgin July 1.

Friends of the Port Elgin Library held a book sale on July 1. Del and Nancy Bonham said that the Friends are a fundraising group for the Port Elgin branch. Books are donated from members of the community to help cover costs of things like children’s programs, craft days and ice cream days and the summer reading program.

Wanda and David Leah, originally from Port Elgin, were visiting for the week from Brampton in their oh-so-appropriate Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible.

The Southampton Arts Centre was also having a book sale July 1 at the Boat House in Southampton. It’s an annual event for the Centre and Darlene McConnachie said it’s one of their biggest fundraisers with funds going towards children’s art classes and art supplies. From left, Pat McCutcheon, Maureen Simpson and Darlene McConnachie.

There were plenty of books on offer at the annual book sale fundraiser in support of the Southampton Art Centre. Patrons could buy a tote for $2 and fill it full of books for an additional $5.