Go Paddle Boarding in the Listening Region

If you have yet to try paddle boarding, you may want to take an afternoon to see what it's all about before the summer is up. Stand-up paddle boarding is a fun activity, is very simple to learn, and is a great full body workout! Plus, there are a few places in the Ottawa are that offer hourly rentals. Try it out at one of these locations:

Dow's Lake (1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Ottawa - Dow's Lake)
Cost: $19 for the first hour, $12 for every additional hour

Ottawa SUP (1314 Bank St, Ottawa - Rideau River)
Cost: $20 for the first hour. $5 for an extra half hour, $25 for two hours (weekdays only)

Long Island Marina (1424 Commodore Dr, Kars - Rideau River)
Cost: $25+tax for four hours, $40+tax for eight hours

Summer Bucket List Check-Up!

There's only a couple short weeks left until school starts back up, and schedules pick up again. It's time to check up on the summer bucket list! How's that BINGO card coming along (you know...the one we sent you way back at the beginning of 99+1 Days, that now feels like forever ago)? Look over it, see what's missing, and try to check off all of your unmarked boxes before the summer is over!

Click here to download or print our a CHRI Summer BINGO card.

Tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @CHRIRadio once you've completed a row or the whole card!

National Tell A Joke Day

It's National Tell A Joke Day, and we've found a bunch clean jokes for you to share with your family and friends in celebration! (Wish we could say we came up with these ourselves!) 

Read more for 30 clean jokes.

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Experience Van Gogh Like Never Before

By now, you've likely either heard of or been to the Van Gogh exhibit in Ottawa. We've been seeing photos of this display all over social media - it is a stunning experience! If you have yet to go and are interested in Beyond Van Gogh, this is your reminder that there is just one-month (tomorrow) until it comes to a close at the Aberdeen Pavilion (1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa ON).

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Superbook - A Christian Cartoon

Thank you again to the Bougie family for sharing another fun and engaging Christian resource for kids and families!

Superbook is a Christian cartoon made by the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). Throughout the episodes, Chris, Joy and their robot Gizmo travel back in time and relive the stories of the Bible. You can watch the first 3 seasons with a free account, or watch the episodes for free on YouTube, in 40+ languages. In addition to the show, Superbook also offers lots of free Internet games, and ways to explore more about the God through challenges, quizzes, and activities!

"My family loves watching Superbook! It helps us understand the Bible and apply it to our lives. It also makes reading the Bible more exciting for my children."

Check out their website, here!

Plants You Can Still Plant In Late Summer

Were you hoping to start a garden this summer, but for one reason or another, didn't manage to get around to it? Fear not! Thankfully, you still have an opportunity to plant some crops and enjoy your own garden vegetables this summer and into the fall.

Here are 6 vegetables you can start planting now. (This article was originally from pthomeandgarden.com).

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Do a LEGO Challenge

Today's idea is another listener-submitted idea. Thank you to Patricia for contributing this exciting activity, for all the LEGO lovers out there! Kids, teens, and adults alike - grab your LEGO bin and challenge your creativity and building skills this summer!

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22 Prompts to Inspire Your Prayer Life

Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck in your prayer life? Maybe you don’t know where to start, you don’t know what to say, or you just feel totally lost. It’s absolutely normal to feel this way, but part of being a Christ-follower is getting to know Him on a deeper level, which comes through prayer. Read more for 22 ways to inspire your prayer life! 

Today's article is originally from dayspring.com.

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When It's Too Hot To Go Outside

This week is going to be HOT in the listening region! Unless you have a pool, spending all day outside is not possible or ideal for many of us. Read more for some things to do to stay busy or keep the kids entertained when it is simply too hot to go outside.

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Explore Lusk Cave In Gatineau

Are you looking for a new adventure in this last month of summer? Look no further than Lusk Cave in Quebec! This historic cave is in the Philippe Lake area, about five kilometres from Parent Beach. It is an easy hike along trails dotted with interpretation panels. The 10-kilometre round trip takes about four hours to walk.

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