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Wednesday, Sept. 14
Canoeing and Kayaking
Two-hour outing. Meet at Skeeter Barlow’s after. Easy difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/canoe-kayaking
Green Drinks
Bee producers from across Lambton County will lead a discussion on bees and bee products at a Green Drinks environmental roundtable. Free, all welcome. 100 Christina St. North, doors open 6:30 p.m. For more, visit www.greendrinks.org/ON/Sarnia
Seniors Advisory Committee
West Lambton Community Health Centre Seniors Advisory Committee looking for seniors to meet and discuss senior-focused programming and services in the community. Group meets quarterly at the West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For more, call Amy at 519-344-3017, ext. 237
Open House & Health Fair
Rapids Family Health Team celebrating its 10th anniversary with a free open house and health fair. Includes giveaways, prizes, med checks, refreshments and charity BBQ. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more, call 519-339-8949
Baby Rhyme Time
Six-week program on Wednesdays at Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. To pre-register, call 519-542-2580
Tales for Tots
Six-week program on Wednesdays at Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For ages 0 to 3. To pre-register, call 519-542-2580
YMCA Settlement Services
A representative available for one-on-one assistance and information on services and programs available. Point Edward Library, 220 Michigan Ave., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 519-336-3291
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]
Thursday, Sept. 15
Cruise
‘Farewell to Summer’ cruise on the Duc d’Orleans. Boarding 6:30 p.m., cruise from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entertainment by Dawg House. Tickets, $25, available at Huron House Boys' Home, RBC Dominion Securities and Bottoms Up. For more, call 519-869-4000
Tales for Tots
Six-week program Thursdays at Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. For ages 18 months to 3 with a caregiver. For more, call 519-869-2351
Family Story Time
For ages 5 and under with caregiver. Stories, songs and a craft. Focus will be on the top 100 picture books to read by Kindergarten. Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more, call 519-542-2580
Coffee Break
Redeemer Christian Reformed Church offers free program for women and children to age four. 5834 Blackwell Side Road, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more, call 519-542-4202
Take Back the Night
Join the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre of Sarnia-Lambton in the 23rd annual national march to stop violence against women and children. Gather at the Peace Court on Christina Street, 7 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3154
Skating Club
The 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
Friday, Sept. 16
Diabetes Prevention
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free workshop for people at high risk of developing diabetes. 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 9:30 a.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. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 10 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Ageless Beauty
IODE Errol Egremont’s annual fundraising event “Ageless Beauty,” at the Strangway Community Centre, 260 East St. N., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Aesthetician Pamela Chin offering dos and don’ts of skin and hair care for women of all ages. Door prizes, refreshments. Tickets $10, available by calling Lynda at 519-336-2952
Jazz & Blues
The Sarnia Organ Donor’s Awareness Group’s 13th annual Jazz Blues in the Village, at McGibbon Park, Sept. 16 and 17. Opening Ceremonies Friday at 7 p.m., gates open 6 p.m. Live music from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. For more on ticket prices and where to buy, visit www.jazzinthevillage.com
Pavlo
Hellenic Community of Sarnia area presents Mediterranean Pavlo and his ensemble. Sarnia Yacht Club, 1220 Fort St., Dinner 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $100 available at One Tooth, Exmouth Street Coffee Lodge, or John’s Restaurant. For more, call 519-542-1142
House Concert
Chad Cusack and Jacob Giresi perform original songs and covers at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina St., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets $10. To reserve, call 519-337-0507
Saturday, Sept. 17
Carvers Open House
Triple C Carvers host an open house at the Point Edward Ex-Servicemen's Club, 503 Michigan Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carvings of all sorts and materials will be in progress. Free admission, door prizes. For more, email [email protected]
Car Show
The E-United Way Car Show includes pre-registration prizes, a silent auction, door prizes, a 50/50 draw, awards, food and more. At University of Western Ontario Research Park, 1086 Modeland Rd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vehicle admission is $10. Spectator admission is a donation to United Way. To pre-register, call 519-490-4893 or email [email protected]
Aquarium Society
Fall auction of the Sarnia Aquarium Society in the gym of Sarnia Christian School, 2173 Exmouth St. Doors open 9:30 a.m., auction begins 11 a.m. Enter via gym entrance off Exmouth. Auction items include aquariums, live plants, tank supplies, literature and thousands of fish. For more, call Jack at 519-542-8282 or Wayne at 519-674-3192
Lego Club
For ages 6 and up at Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. To pre-register, call 519-542-2580
Healthy Living Weekend
Find out about alternative health care in Lambton County. Topics include energy healing and Reiki, reflexology, herbal remedies, Ayurvedic medicine, essential oils, chiropractic care, acupuncture and more. Camlachie Library, 6745 Camlachie Rd., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Also on Sunday, Sept. 18. For more, call 519-899-2202
Wood Carving
Triple “C” Carvers holding an open house to display and discuss their craft at the Point Edward Ex-Serviceman’s Club, 503 Michigan Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more, call Jean-Paul at 519-344-3901 or Wayne at 519-344-7256
Rayjon Fall Fair
Annual Rayjon Fall Fair at Grace United Church, featuring books, home décor items, toys, jewelry, food, Haitian vanilla & Atizani goods, and Rayjon’s own coffee. Featuring a BBQ lunch and tea room. 900 Cathcart Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call Dianne at 519-862-1963
Dance
At the Camlachie Community Centre, 6767 Camlachie Rd., 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Open to all. Hosted by the Sarnia Ballroom Dancing Club. $30 for non-members. For more, visit www.sarniaballroomdancingclub.ca
Family Fun Day
At Bethel Pentecostal Church, 1565 London Line, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Includes live entertainment, inflatables, carnival games, animal zone, sports zone, BBQ, etc. Free, everyone welcome. For more, call 519-542-7731
Sunday, Sept. 18
Craft Sale
28th annual Downriver Craft and Gift Sale at Moore Museum More than 75 vendors offering crafts, art, knitting, birdhouses, preserves and soaps. 94 Moore Line, Mooretown. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more visit www.mooremuseum.ca or call 519-867-2020
Mixed Open
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 447’s memorial golf tournament at St. Clair Parkway Golf Course in Mooretown, 1 p.m. Nine holes and dinner $35, golf alone $25. Dress code in effect. Sign up at 519-862-1240
Cycling
A 100K ride on Hwy 40 to Wallaceburg and return via River Road. Hard difficulty level. All welcome. For details and sign-up visit lambtonoutdoorclub.org/cycling
Watson Nature Trail
Bluewater Trails Committee hosting an open house at two kiosks on the Howard Watson Nature Trail, at Michigan and at Modeland, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to discuss trail maintenance and take suggestions. Pokémon Go players will find dropped lures on trail. For more visit http://www.bluewatertrails.com or Bluewater Trails on Facebook.
Fashion Show
“The Power of You” fashion show at Chow Ciao Restaurant, includes cash bar with appetizers and signature drink. Bring new or gently used purse for a purse exchange game. 549 Murphy Rd., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets, $35, with proceeds to Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre Sarnia-Lambton, available at Chow Ciao, One Tooth or by calling 519-337-3154
Family Sunday
“Slithering creatures” is the theme for Family Sunday at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. Take home a creature puppet. 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, visit www.jnaag.ca
Social Dance
A dance at the Navy Club featuring music by Wolfeman DJ. 1420 Lougar Ave., 7 p.m. Admission $5. For more, call 519-433-2579
Monday, Sept. 19
Adult Colouring
Monthly adult colouring classes at the West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. All supplies will be provided or bring your own. Limited enrollment. To register for the free class, call Janice at 519-344-3017 ext 259
Living with Diabetes
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free workshop on living well with diabetes. 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Free Movie
Showing “The Good Dinosaur” at Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Volunteer Training
Family Counselling Centre hosting an information session for anyone wanting to volunteer with the Distress Line and Tel-Check programs. 6 p.m., 1086 Modeland Rd., Building 1030, second floor. For more, call Donna at 519-336-0120, ext. 251
Meditation
Increase self-esteem, improve concentration, lower blood pressure and reduce stress. At the West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 10:30 a.m. Mondays until Oct. 31. For more, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237
Open Stage
Free event open to performance and audience members alike in the Turret Room of the Lawrence House, second and third Mondays each month. Hosted by Missy Burgess and John Pilat, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 127 Christina St. S., For more, call 519-337-0507
Tuesday, Sept. 20
VON Garden Service
Sarnia-Lambton VON holding its 18th annual Memorial Garden Service in the Kiwanis Pavillion at Canatara Park, 6:30 p.m. No cost, all welcome. For more, call 519-542-2310.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Diabetes 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
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