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, Apr. 13
Books and Beer
Casual drop-in book discussion group for 20-30-year-olds happening 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Refined Fool, 137 Davis St., 8:30 p.m. No required reading list. For more, visit the Books and Beer Sarnia Facebook page or follow @booksbeersarnia on Twitter
Meatloaf Dinner
At Canon Davis Memorial Church, 380 Russell St. N., 5 p.m. Cost $15 adults, $7 children. To RSVP, call 519-344-9531
Red Dot Tours
At the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 12:30 p.m. Browse the gallery, find the red dot and hear a 15-minute talk on a work of art and intersecting topics. Free. For more, call 519-336-8127
Felt Painting
Adult workshop instructed by Jessica Butler at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn basic felting techniques while creating a felted painting. $45 for members, $50 non-members. For more, call 519-336-8127
Thursday, April 14
Anger Management
Eight-week series to identify anger triggers and patterns and learn effective anger management skills. West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays until June 2. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237
Toastmasters
Riverspeak Toastmasters holding an open house at the River City Community Centre, 260 Mitton St. N., 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more, call 519-381-6117 or visit riverspeak.toastmastersclubs.org
Classics and Canadiana
The Lambton Concert Band presents a ‘Classics & Canadiana’ concert at the Sarnia Library Auditorium, 124 Christina St. S., 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults or $6 children, available at door or by emailing [email protected]. For more, e-mail [email protected]
Open House
Riverspeak Toastmasters holding an Open House at the River City Community Centre, 260 Mitton St. N., at 7 p.m. For more, call Dianne at 519-381-6117, or visit riverspeak.toastmastersclubs.org
Friday, April 15
Quarter Auction
At Grace United Church with proceeds supporting church activities. 990 Cathcart Blvd., doors open 6 p.m., auction starts 7 p.m. Tickets $5, additional paddles $2. Food for sale, free beverages. For more, call Pauline at 519-339-9763, or the church at 519-542-1203
Beginning Experience
A Beginning Experience weekend program offered to help people who have lost a spouse by death, separation or divorce work through their grief. For more, call 519-331-8859 or visit www.sarniabeginningexperience.org
Garage Sale
Central United Church’s spring rummage and garage sale on the corner of Brock St. and George St., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday. Includes clothing, jewelry, household items, collectibles, books, small appliances and plants. For more, call 519-869-2017
Living With Diabetes
Rapids Family Health Team offering free workshop providing a general overview on living well with diabetes. 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949. Class also offered April 19
Healthy Habits for Kids
Cooking and activity program at Lighthouse Community Church, 152 Parker St., 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for kids 5-8, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 9-12. Register at www.tbnplc.com or 226-776-9030
Garage Sale
At Central United Church, 220 George St., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Includes clothing, dishes, household items, small appliances, sporting goods, tools and more. Also on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more, call 519-344-4561
Colour & Clay
For ages 6-12 at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost $50 members, $55 non-members. Bring a lunch. For more, call 519-336-8127
Saturday, April 16
Hiking
A difficult, 3-hour hike on the Ausable Trail. Meet at Bright’s Grove Shopping Plaza, 1200 Lakeshore Rd., 8:30 a.m. For more, call John at 519-869-6524
Smart Serve Training
To encourage responsible alcohol service and consumption, Lambton Public Health offering free Smart Serve training. Participants must be 18 or turning 18 this year. At Lambton Public Health, 160 Exmouth St., Point Edward, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 519-383-8331, ext. 3526 to register.
Record Store Day
Ninth annual celebration of local independent business at the Cheeky Monkey, featuring live music with the Borderlite Trio, food, giveaways and new music releases. 130 Christina St. N., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more call Roland or Mary Anne at 519-332-0978
Spring Auction
Spring Auction of the Sarnia Aquarium Society held in the gym of Sarnia Christian School, 2173 Exmouth St., 11 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Auction items include thousands of fish, aquariums, live plants, tank supplies, literature, etc. For more, call Jack at 519-542-8282 or Wayne at 519-674-3192
Law of Attraction
The day features key speakers discussing how to use the Law of Attraction and creating your own vision board. Loyal Order of Moose, 874 Phillip St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light snacks, coffee, tea and water provided. Tickets $25, available at door or by calling Michele at 519-312-0907 or e-mail [email protected]
Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by Huron House Boys’ Home staff and youth at the Farmers’ Market, 110 Proctor St., 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more, visit www.hhbh.ca/events
Artist Series
Photographer and artist Toni Hafkenscheid offers an understanding of how to photograph your own artwork. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring refreshments and a digital SLR camera. $75 members, $80 non-members. To register, call 519-336-8127, ext. 3223 or e-mail [email protected] Basic Photoshop experience required.
Sunday, April 17
Canoe and Kayak
Easy, 4-hour beginners outing at Pinery Provincial Park. Meeting at Bright’s Grove Shopping Plaza, 1200 Lakeshore Rd., 10 a.m. For more, call John at 519-869-2047. Call if you don’t have a canoe or kayak.
Art Exhibition
Local artist Laura Mclean hosts opening of her “FACES” exhibition with a reception at the Lawrence House Centre of the Arts, in the turret room, 127 Christina St. S., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rxhibit runs to April 29th, Wednesday to Sunday weekly. For more, call 519-332-1197 or visit www.oneclickfoto.com
Lunches 4 Learning
Turkey dinner and homemade dessert fundraiser at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets, $15 adults, $7 ages 13-16, free for kids 12 and under. Tickets at the office or call 519-542-1203. Limited seat. For more, call Pauline at 519-339-9763.
Cycling
Workshop on gears, bike maintenance and road safety. Meet at Newton Park Centre on McCrie St., 9:15 a.m. All levels welcome. About 4 hours. Helmets mandatory. For more, call John at 519-542-8905 or Norm at 519-336-1411.
Spring Hymn Sing
At Huron Baptist Church, 1285 Michigan Ave., 6:30 p.m. All welcome. Free. For more, call 519-542-4581 or e-mail [email protected]
Arts at St. Bart’s
Arts at St. Bart's presents ‘April in Paris’ with Soprano Mary Abma. At The Church of Saint Bartholomew, 718 Cathcart Blvd., 3 p.m. Tickets $15, available at church office Tuesday-Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. For more, call 519-383-6933
JNAAG Family Sunday
Explore motion by creating your own working race car. Explore how a rubber band can send your car racing. Instructed by Tara DiMuzio. Free, open to all ages. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, call 519-336-8127
Monday, April 18
Parenting
For parents of children ages 1 to 6, ‘Children See, Children Learn’ deals with real life situations and positive parenting. With a public health nurse. Camlachie United Church OEYC, 6745 Camlachie Rd., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free. To register, call 519-786-6161, ext. 9226
Seniors Talk
Painting and décor expert Leanne Fera will discuss “recreating treasures” at the Fairwinds Lodge speaker series. Free, all welcome, 11 a.m., 1218 Michigan Ave. For more, call 519-542-8814
Bus Trip
Final day to register for May 4 Gallery in the Grove bus trip to Art Gallery of Hamilton. $85 per person for friends of the gallery, $95 for others. Includes transportation, admission, guided exhibition tour, and lunch at Ancaster Mill. To reserve a seat, e-mail [email protected]. To pay, bring or mail payment to arrive at the Gallery by April 20.
Free Pap Clinic
The Nurse Practitioners at Rapids Family Health Team offering a free pap test. Call 519-339-8949 to book your appointment. All results are forwarded to your primary care provider.
Knee Acupuncture
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a free, 6-week knee acupuncture clinic on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more, call 226-776-9030
Tuesday, April 19
Diabetes Prevention
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free workshop for people at high risk of developing diabetes at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Lung Disease
Free 10-week education and exercise program offered twice weekly for people living with lung disease. Classes at Lighthouse Church, 152 Parker St. Call 519-339-8949 to register.
Sleeping Giant
Free showing of the Canadian Screen award-winning film Sleeping Giant, presented by the South Western International Film Festival at the Sarnia Library Theatre, 7 p.m., followed by Q&A with star Jackson Martin of London. Admission free; donation appreciated. For more, call 647-992-8944
Wednesday, April 20
Newcomers’ Cooking
Free cooking class 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
Appreciation Night
Sarnia-Lambton chapter of the Kidney Foundation celebrates its 31st anniversary with refreshments, volunteer recognition and cash bar, 7 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 751 Christina St. N. For more, call Elaine at 519-344-3462
Gardening
Trish Symons of the Niagara Escarpment will discuss how to update your garden and say goodbye to old plants and practices at a meeting of the Sarnia Horticultural Society. Redeemer Christian Reformed Church, 5834 Blackwell Sideroad. $3 non-members. For more, call Barb at 519-332-5837
Thursday, April 21
Baby Feeding
Information on feeding your 6-12 month old baby at Twin Bridges NPLC, 109 Crawford St., 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com or call 226-776-9030
Cancer Society Luncheon
Chili Luncheon at Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost $6 to eat in, $5 for take out. Tickets available at door or by calling 519-862-1240
Lecture Series
In this two-part lecture, geologist Patricia Corcoran and artist Kelly Jazvac will discuss their fieldwork, research, and artistic outputs of plastiglomerate, a new stone identified by their research team. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost $18 members, $20 non-members. For more, call 519-336-8127