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Wednesday, October 22
Money Works
The Goodwill Career Centre hosting a free one-day workshop offering tools to help anyone better understand and manage their personal finances. 1249 London Rd., 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. To register, call 519-332-4333
Thursday, Oct. 23
Global Warming and Electricity Prices
Peter R. Smith will deliver a presentation outlining Canada’s peformance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and Ontario’s attempt to cut emissions at the
fall meeting of the Professional Engineers Ontario-Lambton Chapter, 6 p.m. at the Best Western Guildwood Inn in Point Edward. RSVP by Oct. 20 by contacting Phil at 519-481-1221
Suicide Prevention Forum
The Sarnia Lambton Registered Nurses Association and North Lambton CHC are hosting a community forum on suicide prevention, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lambton College Event Centre. Free, but donations for local suicide prevention committee welcome.To register, contact Alana at [email protected] or 519-333-7560
Friday, Oct. 24
Comedy Night
Big Fish Steak and Lounge hosts two dinner and comedy nights on Friday and Saturday featuring some of Canada’s top comedy acts, including Trixx, Adam Jamal and Ryan Hillis, 1717 London Line. Tickets, $75, includes prime rib dinner, available at Big Fish and Lekoz. Book at 519-542-5553
Beef Stew Dinner
High Park United Church hosting a dinner with all proceeds to the Dominican Mission Trip, 1081 Brenchley St., 5 p.m. Tickets, $10, or $30 for two adults and two children, available by calling 519-336-9251
Rummage Sale
Dunlop United Church holding a two-day fall rummage sale featuring gently-used clothing, treasures, household items and more. 757 Rosedale Ave., Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enter off Hall Street lot. For more, call Sheila at 519-541-0449
Saturday, Oct. 25
Just Eat It
The Sarnia Justice Film Festival’s new season kicks off with Just Eat It, in which two filmmakers pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only of food that would otherwise be thrown away. Sarnia Library Theatre, 7 p.m., followed by discussion. Admission free, donations gladly accepted. For more, visit www.Facebook.com/SarniaJusticeFilmFestival
Fiery Faces Family Day
Fiery Faces’ annual Halloween-themed family day featuring face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, games, and a Gunk N Dunk at Degroot’s Nurseries, 1840 London Line, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Note: other Fiery Faces events, including the pumpkin viewing, have moved to Wyoming Fairgrounds this year. For more, visit fieryfaces.com
Bingo
The Rebekah Assembly of Ontario hosting a bingo to raise funds to send one high school students on an all-expense paid trip to the United Nations. Bingo and door prizes (no cash prizes). Must be 18 or older. All Saints Anglican Church, 498 Lyndock St., Corunna, 7 p.m. For more, contact Dianne at 519-337-1899
Choral Workshop
Christian songwriters Don Besig and Nancy Price will lead a choral workshop at Grace United Church, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration, $70, includes six choral arrangements, all workshops, lunch and optional participation in a massed choir concert. $60 before Sept. 25. Visit www.graceucsarnia.com for more or to register.
Used Book Sale
A selection of used books will be available at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 770 Lakeshore Rd. from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. For more, call 519-542-2253
Fall Bazaar
Bluewater Country’s annual Fall Bazaar includes crafts, bake table, white elephant items, books, puzzles, Christmas items and more, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5700 Blackwell Sideroad. No admission charge. For more, call Joan at 519-541-9701 or Cecilia at 519-541-9890
Bonanza Sale
Lambton County Christian Academy holding a giant baby-to-teen sale featuring clothing and footwear, dress up costumes, maternity wear, toys, strollers, playpens, etc., at the Salvation Army gym, 970 Confederation St., from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Part of the proceeds will be going to Lambton County Christian Academy. For more, contact Cindy at 519-344-3283
Halloween Dance
A Ghoulish Affair of Orange & Black is a fundraiser for Goodwill Industries – Essex Kent Lambton, and the Lambton College Alumni Foundation. At Jack Doyle’s, 7 p.m. Tickets, $10, available by calling Heather at 519-333-6864, ext. 133
Stepping Up Men’s Event
Living Hope Christian Reformed Church one-day event challenges men to live courageous lives and encourages attendees to dig deep into the concept of biblical manhood. 1281 Exmouth St., 8 a.m., Cost, $2 includes workbook and food. Register by Oct. 19 at 519-491-6993
Church Bazaar
Point Edward Presbyterian Church hosting a bazaar with a tea room, bake table, white elephant table, frozen turkey, pies and deli. 306 Michigan Ave., 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Admission $2, includes coffee and snack. For more, call 519-344-2536
Dance And Live Music
“Jump Jive Boogie Night” offers music from the ‘50s ‘60s and ‘70s by DJ² and Musical Memories with Janet, cash bar, homemade desserts. Tickets, $10, include tea and coffee. St Thomas Aquinas Church Hall, Champlain Road. Doors open 7:30, dance 8 p.m. All proceeds to Father Mukucha’s Congo Scholarship Fund. For tickets call JoAnne at 519-542-8826 or Janet at 519-402-3233
Church anniversary and cabaret
Central United Church celebrates its 182nd anniversary with a beef and turkey dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a cabaret performance, featuring soprano Leslie Andrew and pianist Marque Smith, at 7:30 p.m. $25 for dinner and cabaret, $10 cabaret alone. To reserve, call 344-4561 before Oct. 19th. A worship service the following day at 10:30 a.m. is open to all.
Barbecue Dinner
St. Luke's United Church is hosting a barbecue pork dinner from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 350 Indian Rd S
Meal includes pork, baked beans, vegetables, potatoes, coleslaw, buns, dessert and beverage. $13. For tickets, call 519-344-1781
Saturday, Oct. 25
Fall Bazaar
Annual Fall Bazaar at the St. Benedict’s Parish Centre featuring knitting, sewing, baking, deli, cakes, treasures, turkey pies, spring rolls, chili, sandwiches, etc. 1011 Oak Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more email [email protected] or call 519-383-6461
Sunday, Oct. 26
Choral Concert
Massed choral concert feature the music of Christian songwriters/leaders Don Besig and Nancy Price, including the Lambton Youth Choir and participants from choral workshop the previous day. Begins 2 p.m. 990 Cathcart Blvd. Tickets, $10, available at the door. For more contact Lori at 519-542-1203
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Octoberfest
The Adult Fellowship Group of Grace United Church presents the annual Octoberfest celebration, 990 Cathcart Blvd. Dinner 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., including sausage on a roll, hotdogs and pie a la mode, (prices vary) with complementary coffee, tea or root beer. For more, call 519-542-1203
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Global Citizenship Summit
Organized by Lambton College’s international student department, the Global Citizenship Summit features guest speakers, a student event and foods from countries around the world. Tickets, $25 adults, $20 students, available at the door or by calling Amy at 519-542-7751, ext. 3579
Thursday, Oct. 30
United Way Book Sale
Steeves and Rozema Group organizing a book sale with all proceeds going to the local United Way. At the St. Clair Corporate Centre, 265 N. Front St., from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call Marci at 519-344-8829, ext.365
Lambton Concert Band
The Lambton Concert Band presents Century Tunes, 7:30 p.m. at the Sarnia Library Auditorium. Celebrating 100 years of music in Sarnia-Lambton, includes a curated collection of historic photos and memorabilia of Concert Bands by Norm Sutherland. Tickets available from members, at the door or by emailing [email protected]
Friday, Oct. 31
Halloween Party
Stokes Bay hosting a Halloween costume party featuring popular local band Rumblefish, 485 Harbour Road. Band start around 9:30 p.m., with no cover charge. For more, call 519-337-8466
Saturday, Nov. 1
Polish Bazaar
Organized by the Queen of Peace CWL, the bazaar features pierogis made with potato and cheese, cabbage rolls, polish sauerkraut (beegos) and homemade baked goods. Hot brunch or take out. Polish Hall, 173 Exmouth St., from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more, call Donna at 519-481-0230
Christmas Bazaar
Relay for Life “Hope for A Cure” Christmas bazaar and craft sale at Clearwater Arena featuring vendors, gift ideas, baked goods, food concession, door prizes and children’s events. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $2 donation entry. For more, call Kim at 519-330-5068 or email [email protected]
Candle Glow Bazaar
Popular annual church bazaar featuring turkey pies, cabbage rolls, baked goods, books, jewelry, attic treasures, “Dr. Bob’s Delights” and a Girl Guide craft table, High Park United Church, 1081 Brenchley St.
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, call 519-336-9251
Fall Benefit Concert
The Sursum Corda Christian Male Chorus will present a benefit concert featuring duets, instrumentals and participation by students of Sarnia Christian School, at First Christian Reformed Church, 1105 Exmouth St., 7:30 p.m. Free, with an offering taken to benefit the school.
United Way Dinner
The 'Locally Lambton Dinner' featuring local foods at the Lambton Inn, 5:30 p.m. All proceeds from the buffet to the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton's 2014 campaign. Only 225 tickets available. $45 per person, $85 for couple. For more, call 519-336-5452 ext. 0