What’s happening events must be open to the public, of general interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include ticket prices, if any, and a phone number or website where readers can obtain more information. Email notices to [email protected]
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Diabetes Education and Cooking
A free three-month series focusing on the basics of healthy eating for diabetes prevention and management. Led by a registered dietician, each class will include education and a cooking component. At the West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To register, call Janice at 519-344-3017, ext. 259
Living with Diabetes
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free workshop on living well with diabetes. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy. 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Showcase Literacy
Organization for Literacy in Lambton presents filmmaker and journalist Alexandre “Sacha” Trudeau at Showcase Literacy’s 2016 event. The Holiday Inn, 1498 Venetian Blvd., 7 p.m. All funds raised support the organization’s children’s programs. Tickets, $25, available at The Book Keeper or Organization for Literacy in Lambton. For more, call 647-256-3377
Alzheimer’s Conversation
Coffee and conversation with the Alzheimer’s Society at Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Topics to include Alzheimer's prevention, caring for the caregiver and the Mindful Music program. To pre-register, call 519-542-2580
Horticultural Society
Butterfly expert Karen Paterson-Durance will present “Attracting and Raising Butterflies in My Garden,” at DeGroot’s Nurseries Green Room, 1840 London Line, 7 p.m. All welcome. For more, call Barb at 519-332-5837
Maxmobile
Plympton-Wyoming Historical Society’s meeting at the 6745 Camlachie Rd., 7 p.m., featuring a documentary by Mary Ellen King on the Maxmobile, the first totally Canadian-made car in Lambton County in 1900. Open to public, museum open before and after meeting. For more, call 519-869-4909
Watercolour Basics
Sarnia Artists’ Workshop presents a beginner watercolour class with Pat Clarke, Grace United Church, 900 Cathcart Blvd., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost $5. For more, visit www.sarniaartistsworkshop.com or email [email protected]
Skating Club
Point Edward Skating Club registration at the Point Edward Community Hall, 210 Monk St., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more, call Donna at 519-542-6936 or Helen at 519-344-2266 or visit www.pointedwardskatingclub.com
Photo Contest
Lambton Wildlife holding a photo contest with four categories: Lambton flora, Lambton fauna, landscapes and youth excellence. Cash prizes. Deadline Nov. 15. For more, or to enter, visit lambtonwildlife.com.
Thursday, Sept. 22
Makerspace TAG
For teens. Utilizing all the Makerspace equipment as a Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Earn high school volunteer hours for attending. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Film Screening
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery showing Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, which touches on themes of evil, vengeance, and balance in a community of nomadic Inuits. 147 Lochiel St., 6:30 p.m. For more, visit www.jnaag.ca
Friday, Sept. 23
Quarter Auction
Central United Church holding a quarter auction at 220 George St. Doors open at 6 p.m., auctin begins at 7 p.m. Admission $5. Vendors include Pampered Chef, thirty-one, Foxy Leggings, OBI Perogies, Origami Owl, and more. For tickets, call the church office at 519-344-4561 or Lapier’s Flowers at 519-339-1414.
Meatloaf Supper
Includes oven-roasted potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw and cherry triffle. At High Park United Church, 1081 Brenchley St., 5 p.m. Cost $10 per person and $5 kids under 10. For more, call 519-336-9251
Saturday, Sept. 24
Art & Craft Show
Two-day show featuring arts, crafts, baking, penny drive and silent auction at the Unifor Union Hall, 900 Devine St., in support of the Sarnia & District Humane Society. Free parking and admission. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 519-344-7064
Cycling
A 50K ride to Petrolia for lunch and return. Medium difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/cycling
Cycling
A 70K ride to Petrolia for lunch and return. Medium difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/cycling
Canoeing and Kayaking
Easy, three-hour paddle in Pinery Provincial Park. For details and sign up, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org/canoe-kayaking
Liver Walk
Canadian Liver Foundation hosts a fundraising walk, the Bernadette Leclerc Memorial Stroll. Registration at 9 a.m. at Canatara Park. Walk ends at noon, with light refreshments following. For more info, contact Sheila at 519-336-5223 or [email protected]. Visit www.strollforliver.ca
Saturday Night Dancing
First in a series of regular Saturday night dances featuring cash bar and table snacks at The Venu, 1886 London Line, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission $5. For more, call Les at 519-332-8345 or Marie at 519-332-2222.
Sisters Art Show
Three “Lichty” sisters host a free, 1 p.m. public tour of their art show and sale at the R. W. Lawton Gallery, Imperial Theatre, 168 Christina St. N. Acrylics, pastels, pencil drawings. Runs till Oct. 2. For more, call Lynne at 519-312-3263.
Sunday, Sept. 25
Kidney Walk
Participants in the annual Kidney Walk support people living with kidney disease and their families. Create a team and register at www.kidneywalk.ca. Canatara Park. Registration at Kiwanis Pavilion at 9 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m. For more, visit www.kidneywalk.ca, call Elanie Hayter at 519-344-3462 or email [email protected]
Family Sunday
Try out wet felt techniques and model your own serpent, inspired by snakes in the exhibition at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, visit www.jnaag.ca
Windows Dedication
St. Giles Presbyterian Church holding a dedication ceremony for new church windows as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations. 10:30 a.m., 770 Lakeshore Rd., Guest speaker Dr. Christine O’Reilly. To stay for catered lunch, RSVP by Sept. 19 to 519-542-2253 or email [email protected]
Distinguished Gentlemen
Motorcyclists in dapper dress take part in the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride for prostate cancer and men’s health. Participating bikes on display 12 noon at Ups ‘N Downs, 1 p.m. at Moore Museum, 3 p.m. at Refined Fool Brewery. For more, visit www.gentlemansride.com or contact Jerry at 519-336-8756
Beef Dinner
Roast beef dinner and homemade desserts at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in support of Lunches for Learning. Tickets, $15 adults, $7 ages 13-16, free under 12 with an adult, available at church office or call 519-542-1203
Monday, Sept. 26
Diabetes Prevention
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free workshop for people at high risk of developing diabetes. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Book Club
Book club for adults, at Point Edward Library, 220 Michigan Ave., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more, call 519-336-3291
Mystery Book Club
For adults. Read and discuss mysteries set at school, or with teachers as detectives. Discussion will be on ‘Murder Goes to School.’ Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St S., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Sci-Fi and Anime Club
The club provides an informal, self-directed environment for fans to learn more through books, DVDs and programs at Lambton's Libraries. Members can meet other science fiction and anime fans. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Makerspace
Monthly gathering to discuss making at the Sarnia Library Makerspace.The club provides an environment for makers to learn through discussion, books, DVDs and programs at Lambton's Libraries. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Lambton Wildlife
Professor Scott MacDougall-Shackleton will discuss how birds use daylight to prepare for the changing seasons, cope with winter, and can predict weather. Free, all welcome. Social gathering at 7 p.m. followed by presentation at 7:30 p.m. YMCA Careers and Learning Centre, 660 Oakdale Ave. For more, visit www.lambtonwildlife.com
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Beef Dinner
Harvest Home Beef Dinner at London Road West United Church, 2092 London Line. Three sittings: 4:45 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Cost, $15 adults, $5 children ages 5 to 12, and free for under 5. For tickets, call Susan at 519-869-6281
Healthy Aging
Lambton Public Health dietitian Connie VanBellinghen will share tips on health eating and again in a free talk organized by CARP. 10 a.m., 160 Exmouth St., Point Edward, Classrooms A&B. RSVP to Gerrit at 519-344-2838
Wednesday, Sept. 28
L.A.C.E.
Ladies Assessment of Current Events is a monthly discussion series focusing on current events. Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. To pre-register, call 519-869-2351
How to Save Seeds
Kim Delaney, from Hawthorne Farms in Palmerston, will discuss and demonstrate the best methods for seed collection. Camlachie Library, 6745 Camlachie Rd. For more, call 519-899-2202
Adult Colouring
At Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Open Studio
Sarnia Artists’ Workshop presents a free open studio at Grace United Church, 900 Cathcart Blvd., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, visit www.sarniaartistsworkshop.com or email [email protected]
Workplace Wellness
Francoise Mathieu, author of the Compassion Fatigue Workbook will speak about best practices in managing compassion fatigue. Lambton College and Event Centre, 1485 London Rd., 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost $45. To register, visit www.runningone.eventbrite.ca. For more, call Rose Atkins at 519-344- 2062, ext. 2142
TOPS Open House
The weight loss support group TOPS , or Take Pounds Off Sensibly, holding an open house at the Strangway Centre, 260 East Street N., 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more, contact Mary Jane at [email protected]
Friday, Sept. 30
Tween Craft
For ages 7 to 12. PA day alternative with a craft at Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. To pre-register, call 519-542-2580
Gallery PD Day
A full day of artistic activities, stories, and films for children at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. PD day theme is Mystical Nature. 147 Lochiel St., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost $55. For more, visit www.jnaag.ca
Bridge Luncheon
Last day to reserve a table at Corunna United Church’s Annual Fall Bridge Luncheon, 198 Hill St., 12 p.m. on Wesneday, Oct. 5. Cost is $56 per table. Call Sylvia Knight at 519-862-1040
Saturday, Oct. 1
Tracy Moore, host of CityTV’s CityLine, headines the Sarnia Modern Women Show at Hiawatha Horse Park, featuring vendors, a café, exhibits, speakers and seminars. 1730 London Line, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets, $25. For more, visit sarniamodernwomen.com
Stamp Club Show
Sarnia Stamp Club holds its annual LAMPEX show and bourse, featuring dealers, a silent table auction and club circuit books. Free admission and parking, all welcome. At SCITS, 275 Wellington St., 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more, visit www.sarniastampclub.ca
Talents and Treasures
Salvation Army ‘s Talents, Treasures & Tea bazaar at Sarnia Community Church, 970 Confederation St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baked goods, crafts, sewing, woodwork, knitting, painting, crochet, jewelry, and more. Includes a coffee break and silent auction. For more, call 519-337-3011
Sunday, Oct. 2
BBQ Turkey Dinner
All you can eat BBQ turkey dinner at Camlachie United Church, 6784 Camlachie Rd., 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Includes coffee, tea and homemade pies. Tickets $18 adults, $6 children ages 6 to 10, free 5 and under. Takeout meals available. For tickets, call 519-899-4720 or 519-542-7089
Breakfast and Meat Raffle
Pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham, eggs, and more, at St. Joseph’s Parish on Lyndoch Street, Corunna, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $ adults, $4 children ages 6 to 12, free under 6. Take out orders available after 8:30 a.m. For more, call 519-862-1213, ext. 28