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THURSDAY, JUNE 16
Golf Tournament
The Brain Injury Association of Sarnia-Lambton is holding its annual Charity Golf Tournament at Widder Station Golf, Thedford, 8395 Decker Rd. 10 a.m. shotgun start. $225 individual or $750 foursome. Includes cart, swag bag, lunch, dinner, prizes, contests, and silent auction. For info and registration, visit sarniabiasl.ca or the BIASL Facebook page
Ham Dinner
Last day to order London Road West United Church’s Ham Dinner. Includes ham, beans, baked potato, coleslaw, strawberry shortcake. $20 adults, $8 children 5-12. Curbside pickup or delivery upon request on June 24, 2092 London Line, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To order, call Susan 519-869-6281, email [email protected] or leave a message at 519-542-2084
Estate Planning
Chelsea Cooper and Sarah Craig of Great Lakes Law will speak about legal considerations for estate planning and estate administration. Q&A to follow. St Giles Presbyterian Church, 770 Lakeshore Rd., 7 p.m. To register, call 519-542-2253
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
Yard Sale
Yard sale and hot dog stand, with partial proceeds to support the Humane Society. Green Haven Estates, 1940 London Line, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, call Joyce at 519-542-4803
Garage Sale
The Terry Fox Committee is hosting a garage sale, rain or shine. 623 Esser Dr., 8 a.m. For more information or to donate, call 519-332-9886
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
Museum Exhibits
Plympton-Wyoming Museum presents two new military exhibits: Canada’s raid on Dieppe and Canada’s Role in the five-Year Battle of the Atlantic. 6745 Camlachie Rd. Open Saturdays, June to August, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sundays, July to August, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, visit www.plymptonwyomingmuseum.ca
Bike Safety
Optimist Club of Moore holding a free Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Day for children up to age 12. Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes bike inspection, obstacle courses, hot dogs, firetruck, OPP. cruiser, and free draw for new bikes. For more, visit www.MooreOptimist.com
Garage Sale
The Children’s Auxiliary of Bluewater Health is hosting a Charity Garage Sale with proceeds to the Maternal/Infant/Child Unit. 610 Highbury Park, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, call 519-464-4408
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
The Huron House Boys’ Home annual Run/Walk/Skate/Bike returns as an in-person event on Fathers Day at Mike Weir Park. Run, walk, rollerblade or bike various distances. Pancake breakfast and free events for children. Remote option available. For more or to register visit hhbh.ca/events, email [email protected] or call 519-869-4000
Father’s Day BBQ
At the Point Edward Service Club, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, baked beans and strawberry shortcake. All welcome. 5 p.m. Tickets $12, kids under 7 free. On the patio weather permitting. Take out available. For more, call 519-337-9822 after 1p.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 20
Open Stage
Hosted by local singer-songwriters, Gregger Botting and John Pilat, Open Stage offers musicians, poets, storytellers and writers a chance to perform in a quiet, intimate setting. House piano and guitar available. Audience members welcome. 7 p.m., the Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S. Free admission, for more, call 519-337-0507, https://lawrencehouse.ca
Sounds of Summer
Sarnia’s outdoor Concert Series, featuring Rob Dickson (Classic Rock/Blues)! Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Seaway Kiwanis Wedding Pavilion in Canatara Park. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https://calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule available at City Hall.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
The Sarnia Aquarium Society has resumed in-person meetings at the Sarnia Christian School, 1273 Exmouth St. (enter off Pontiac Drive), 7:30 p.m. Enthusiastic fresh-water aquarium hobbyists gather to share knowledge and information. Open to all. For more, visit www.sarniaaquariumsociety.com or call Bob at 519-331-0568 or Jack at 519-542-8282
Health Programs
West Lambton Community Health Centre offers a variety of free health promotion programming open to everyone. Includes low impact exercise, yoga, tai chi, mental wellness, nutritious eating programs, and more. For more, contact 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or [email protected], or visit www.nlchc.com or Facebook
Card Games
Point Edward Service Club hosts Cribbage every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. and Euchre every Thursday, 7 p.m. 503 Michigan Ave. All are welcome. For more, call 519-337-9822
Fashion Show
Last day to RSVP for the June 28 Wellings of Corunna Fashion Show. 180 Bunker Ave. Open for shopping 11 a.m., fashion show 1 p.m. $5 entry or $20 lunch and entry. Featuring fashions, licensed bar, door prizes. Petite and plus sizes available. Tickets available on Eventbrite or call 226-778-0539
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
Sounds of Summer
Sarnia’s Outdoor Concert Series, featuring Joan Spalding and Doug Springstead. Beginning 7 p.m. at the Gazebo in Kenwick Park. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https://calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule available at City Hall
Walking Group
Twin Bridges offering a walking group for those looking for social movement and a view of the waterfront path. Wednesdays until June 29. Weather dependent. 153 Christina St. S., 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 23
Sounds of Summer
Sarnia’s Outdoor Concert Series, featuring Little Town (Blues/Rock). Beginning at 7 p.m. at Paul Blundy Park (located across from Coffee Culture on Front Street). Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https://calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule available at City Hall
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Stress Management
Rapids Family Health Team presents a free, two-hour workshop on how to effectively manage stress. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To register, call 519-339-8949
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Canada Day
Bright’s Grove Optimist Club celebrating Canada Day at Wildwood Park with food, kid’s rides and live music from the Celtic Hillbillies, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Parade from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park begins 11 a.m. For more, visit the club’s Facebook page or www.brightsgroveoptimists.com
Book Sale
Laurel Lea-St Matthews Church holding a book sale featuring a variety of children and adult paperbacks and hardcovers, magazines, VHS and DVDs. 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 837 Exmouth St, 519- 337-7078
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Chamber Music
The Bluewater Chambers Players perform at Sarnia Library Auditorium, with guest clarinetist Blake Stevenson. 124 Christina St. S., 2:30 p.m. Proceeds to the Ukrainian Relief Fund at St. George’s Church. Tickets, available at The Book Keeper and at the door, $25 adults and $20 seniors & students. Under 14 free but require a ticket. For more, visit
www.armstrongsmusic.ca/bcplivemusic.html
Final Service
Final service for St. Paul’s United Church, which is closing its doors. Guest speaker Dale Burkhart, followed by a reception with light refreshments. 10 a.m., 360 Devine St.
MONDAY, JUNE 27
Sounds of Summer
Sarnia’s Outdoor Concert Series, featuring The Rents (Classic Rock/Country). Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Seaway Kiwanis Wedding Pavilion in Canatara Park. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https://calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule are available at City Hall
Genealogy
Ontario Ancestors Lambton County hosting a virtual drop-in to talk and answer questions about genealogy in Lambton County. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For Zoom link, email [email protected]
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
Sounds of Summer
Sarnia’s Outdoor Concert Series, featuring the Forest Excelsior Band (Jazz/Latin/Pop). Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Suncor Agora in Centennial Park. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https://calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule available at City Hall.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
Pasta Fest
Pasta Fest at the Dante Club in support of the Kidney Foundation. Includes focaccia bread, house salad, and penne pasta in sausage ragu. $15 per order. 1330 London Rd., 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Order deadline is Tuesday at noon. To order, contact [email protected] or 519-339-6603
Sounds of Summer
Sarmia’s Outdoor Concert Series, featuring the Lambton County Fiddlers (Celtic/Country)! Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo in Kenwick Park. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https://calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule available at City Hall
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
Sounds of Summer
Sarnia’s Outdoor Concert Series, featuring 402 West (Classic/Modern Pop)! Beginning 7 p.m. at Paul Blundy Park (across from Coffee Culture on Front Street). Free admission. Bring your own lawn chair. For more, visit https://calendar.sarnia.ca/. Hard copies of the full schedule are available at City Hall
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Canada Day
Sarnia’s traditional Canada Day festivities returns to in-person format. Parade into Canatara Park begins at 11:30 a.m. and activities run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Evening activities in Centennial Park run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., with entertainment at the Suncor Agora and fireworks show starting at 10 p.m. Admission free. For more, visit https://www.sarnia.ca/play/city-signature-events/canadaday/
Art Exhibition
The third annual Square Foot Show will be presented at the Lawrence House’s main gallery. Includes one-of-a-kind pieces, each one square foot in size, from Sarnia Artists Workshop. Runs until end of month. 127 Christina St. S. Free admission. For more, call 519-337-0507 or visit lawrencehouse.ca
Art Exhibition
Local watercolour artist Irvin Hawkes’s solo show “Scatterings” opens in the Lawrence House Turret Room. Runs until end of month. Items in gift shop from local artists and artisans. 127 Christina St. S. Free admission. For more, call 519-337-0507 or visit lawrencehouse.ca