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, Feb. 10
Children’s Theatre Camp
Triple Threat Theatre winter musical theatre camp includes improv, singing, dancing, acting, putting on a musical. Wednesdays until April 16, excluding March Break. At Cathcart Public School, 1219 Cathcart Blvd., 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. For ages 7-13. For more, call 226-778-0637 or visit www.triplethreattheatre.ca
Senior Games
Meet Ontario Senior Games Association representatives to learn how to volunteer or participate in the 2017 Southwest Summer Regional 55+ Games. Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, call 519-542-2580
YMCA Settlement Services
A representative available for one-on-one assistance and information on the services and programs available. Point Edward Library, 220 Michigan Ave., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 519-336-3291
Green Drinks
Informal gathering featuring Ian Mac Robbie, General Manager at Enbridge Green Energy, leading a discussion on the Enbridge solar farm. Free. Ups N’ Downs, 226 Front St. N., open 6:30 p.m., discussion at 7 p.m. For more, contact [email protected]
Thursday, Feb. 11
Community Class
Free 30 minute community class from the Ageless Grace program, hosted by Barbara Kunz. Ageless Grace is an exercise program done in a chair to upbeat music. At Fairwinds Lodge, 1218 Michigan Ave., 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Also on Friday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. For more, call 519-542-8814
Collective Kitchen
Chef Judy Mahoney tackles casseroles from around the world in her once-a-month class on healthy and diabetic-friendly cooking. Strangway Centre, 260 East St. N., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost, $45. For more, or to register, call 519-332-0656
Saturday, Feb. 13
Singing Valentines
Bluewater Chordsmen offering singing valentines. Includes a quartet, threee songs, a rose and card. $60 in Sarnia, $80 in county or group rate. Proceeds to charitable causes. Also available Sunday, Feb. 14. To order, call Dave at 519-339-9927 or Al at 519-845-3293
Stress Management
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free seminar to help effectively manage stress. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
St. Paul’s Ladies Guild
100th anniversary celebration for Ladies Guild at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 210 Michigan Rd., Point Edward, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Silent auction, sweet & savory table and book table with items to purchase. Admission $2. For more, call 519-337-2811
Children’s Matinee
Showing movie Inside Out. At Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Valentine Dance
Sarnia Ballroom Dancing Club’s Valentine’s Dance at Camlachie Community Centre, 6767 Camlachie Rd., 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Open to all. $30/couple for non-members. For more, visit www.sarniaballroomdancingclub.ca
Sunday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Dinner
Prime rib dinner with dessert at the Point Edward Service Club at 6 p.m. Tickets, $20, are limited. For more, call 519-337-9822
Valentine’s Dinner
Three-course prime rib dinner with entertainment by Cliff Erickson. Tickets $60, can be purchased at Grace United Church. All proceeds to Grace United Church growth and giving campaign. At the Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., 6 p.m. Tables may be reserved for 8-10 people. For more, contact [email protected] or 519-542-1203
Valentine’s Dinner
At Royal Canadian Legion, including chicken and ribs. Entertainment by Sue and Paul Garrett. 286 Front St. N., 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets $18. For more, call 519-336-2841
Euchre Tournament
Corunna Legion’s progressive euchre tournament. Register 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., play at 1 p.m. Cost $10 per person. At Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St. For more, call 519-862-1240
Monday, Feb. 15
Family Fun Day
Held by Optimist Club of Moore and Lambton County Junior Optimist Club at Courtright Community Hall, 1594 Third St., 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Family games and $5 hot dog/hamburger lunch. 10 pin bowling at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m. Must register to bowl. For more, call Dorothy at 519-867-5314
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Residential School Journey
A history and personal story presented by Susie Jones of the Walpole Island First Nation. Includes coffee/tea and wrap-up Q&A session. Central United Church, 220 George St., 10 a.m. Cost is $2. For more, call 519-344-4561 or 519-344-9741
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Roast Pork Dinner
At Canon Davis Memorial Church, 380 Russell St. N., 5 p.m. Cost $15 for adults, $7 for children. Call 519-344-9531 for ticket reservation.
Newcomer Cooking
At the YMCA Learning and Career Centre, 660 Oakdale Ave., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All skill levels welcome. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 277
Federal Retirees
National Association of Federal Retirees meeting at the Sarnia Navy Club, 1420 Lougar Ave., 12 p.m. All federal retirees, RCMP and Military welcome. For more info, call Gloria at 519-869-6326 or email [email protected]
Living With Diabetes
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free workshop and general overview on living well with diabetes. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Thursday, Feb. 18
Pastafest
All-you-can east penne, bread and salad in support of the Alexander Mackenzie special education class year-end trip. Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults, 10 students, by calling 519-542-5505.
Heart Disease
Informal presentation to learn more about heart disease and stroke. with tips to improve heart health. West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 259
Christian School
Information night about Lambton County Christian Academy, a new private school preparing to open in September at Christ Lutheran Church, 6482 Telfer Road. 7 p.m. For more, visit http://lambtoncountychristian.ca
Bright’s Grove Meeting
Meeting of the Bright’s Grove Community Coalition to improve safety, provide input on growth and create a community support network. Lakeshore Community Church, 2815 Old Lakeshore Rd., Bright’s Grove, 5 p.m. For more, call Susan at 519-869-4505
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Friday, Feb. 19
Dream Home Draw
Watch live as winners from Bluewater Health Foundation’s annual Dream Home Lottery are drawn. Includes appetizers, live DJ, door prizes and cash bar. Free admission, capacity 150 people. At the Quality Inn, 751 Christina St. N. Doors open at 7 p.m., draws begin at 9 p.m. For more, visit bluewaterhealthfoundation.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 20
The Clean Bin Project
Sarnia Justice Film Festival presents a multi-award-winning festival favourite in which partners Jen and Grant go head to head in a competition to see who can swear off consumerism and produce the least garbage. Sarnia Library Theatre, 7 p.m. Admission free, donations gladly accepted. Discussion to follow. For more, call Thea at 519-542-5009
Hike
Level medium two-hour hike at Lorne Henderson Conservation Area on Petrolia Line, 9:30 a.m. For more, call Ernie at 519-882-1262
Women’s Retreat
Second annual Women’s Retreat Day hosted by Grace United Church. At Sawmill Creek Golf Resort & Spa, 3790 Lakeshore Rd., Camlachie, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes creative workshops, food and conversation. Suggested donation $30. Call 519-542-1203 or e-mail [email protected] to register by Feb. 15
Open Jam
Join in or enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment. Vocals begin to warm up at 2 p.m. Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St. For more, call 519-862-1240
Sunday, Feb. 21
Sunday Brunch
Featuring eggs, sausage, bacon, French toast and pancakes, at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 895 Champlain Rd., 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by Knights of Columbus. Cost, $7 adults, $4 children, $17 family. For more, contact Olier at 519-337-3336.
Monday, Feb. 22
Sci-Fi and Anime Club
At Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Penny Pinching Pleasers
Learn how to cook healthy and inexpensive meals. At the West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 259
Distress Line Volunteers
A comprehensive training program for volunteers to assist with the Family Counselling Centre’s Distress Line program. 1086 Modeland Rd., 6:30 p.m. To register, call Donna at 519-336-0120, ext. 251
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Senior Games
Meet OSGA representatives to learn how you can volunteer or participate in the 2017 Southwest Summer Regional 55+ Games. At Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, call 519-542-2580
Adult Colouring Class
Free class at the West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 1:30 p.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 259
Visual Adventure
Slideshow photos by Bill and Joyce DeMeester, Jim and Ann Paton and Christine Roenspiess of the Grand Canyon, Algonquin Park, Iceland, and more. St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd. S., 7 p.m. Donation requested for YMCA Children’s Breakfast Program. For more, call 519-344-1781
Adult Colouring
Free hour of relaxing colouring and conversation. West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth Street, 1:30 p.m. Limited enrollment. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 259.
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy. 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 9 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Thursday, Feb. 25
Planned Giving Luncheon
Canadian Association of Gift Planners’ luncheon featuring speaker Paul Nazareth, of Community Engagement with Canada Helps. Quality Inn, 751 Christina St. N., 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. RSVP to Jane by Feb. 19 by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 519-332-2588
Friday, Feb. 26
PastaFest
Thirteenth annual PastaFest featuring pizza, pasta dishes and dessert from local restaurants and banquet facilities in support of The Kidney Foundation. Quality Inn, 751 Christina St., Seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Call 519-344-3462, or [email protected]
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering 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