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Thursday, Jan. 19
Story Hour
For ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver at Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Every Thursday. To pre-register, call 519-869-2351
Family Story Time
For ages 5 and under with a caregiver at Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every Thursday. To pre-register, call 519-542-2580
Charity Bingo
A Mayor’s Community Fund bingo and silent auction fundraiser in support of the Celebration of Lights will be held at Jack Pot City, 825 Upper Canada Dr. Tickets, $15, get you $30 book to play. 3:50 p.m. For more, contact Colleen at [email protected] or 226-784-2526
Saturday, Jan. 21
Makerspace Launch Event
See equipment, technology and tools in the new Mobile Makerspace including 3D printing, button making and robotics. At Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre, 1972 Virgil Ave., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, email [email protected]
Sunday, Jan. 22
Shadow Boxes
Use pebbles and other raw materials to create a simple shadow box original. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Suggested donation $5 per family. All ages. For more, call 519-336-8127
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free cooking class on Solutions for Your New Year’s Resolutions at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Central Forum
Shirley Carr, Karen Riley and Vanessa Barnes from the Alzheimer Society discuss dementia and the use of music therapy for sufferers. Central United Church, 220 George St., 2 p.m. Cost, $4 at the door. For more, call 519-344-4561
Handweavers Guild
Learn about the ancient art of loom weaving and yarn spinning with the Sarnia Handweavers and Spinners Guild. St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd. S., 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All welcome, bring your own lunch. For more, call Dorothy Carr after 6 p.m. at 519-336-3737 or email [email protected]
Wednesday, Jan. 25
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class on Solutions for Your New Year’s Resolutions at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949. Also available at 481 Colborne Rd., Corunna, 10 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
L.A.C.E.
Ladies Assessment of Current Events is a monthly discussion series focusing on current events. At Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Must pre-register for calling 519-869-2351
Computer Users
Guest speaker Joe Black will discuss streaming video with Kodi and other ways at a meeting of the Sarnia Computer Users Group. Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 7 p.m. For more, call 519-542-1949 or visit www.scug.ca
Lego League
First of two-day registration for the First Lego League, a free, 10-week program introducing students in Grades 4-7 to the world of robotics. Program runs Saturdays. Registration, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Rosedale Public School, also on Thursday, Jan. 26. For more, contact [email protected]
Friday, Jan. 27
Live Theatre
Opening of Theatre Sarnia’s presentation of Willow Quartet, a touching play from award-winning playwright Joan Burrows. Jan. 27-28 and Feb. 1-4 at 7:30 p.m. with a Jan. 29 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets by calling 519-344-7469 or www.imperialtheatre.net
Saturday, Jan. 28
Open Jam
Join in or enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment. Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St. Vocals begin to warm up at 2 p.m. Meat draw begins at 4 p.m. Wheelchair accessible, food available, all welcome. For more, call 519-862-1240
Hiking
An easy two and a half-hour hike of Suncor Nature Way and Wawanosh Wetlands with the Lambton Outdoors Club. For details and sign up, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org/hiking
Sunday, Jan. 29
Family Sunday
Mark the Chinese New Year with a family art activity at Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Suggested donation $5 per family. All ages. For more, call 519-336-8127
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Cooking Class
Learn how to cook healthy and affordable 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. 277
Healthy Brains
Christine Wright from the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia Lambton will talk about maintaining a healthy brain at Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Central Forum
Don McCabe, immediate past-president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, discusses 'Whither Agriculture in Lambton County and Canada?’ Central United Church, 220 George St., 2 p.m. Cost, $4 at the door. For more, call 519-344-4561
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Pizzafest
Multiple Sclerosis Society’s annual Pizzafest at the Royal Canadian Legion, 286 Front St. N., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost $10 for 4 slices. Cash bar, additional slices and takeout available. Tickets available at door. Live music by CD/DC. For tickets, call 519-332-4015 or email [email protected]
Saturday, Feb. 4
Pigeon Show
Sarnia Poultry, Pigeon & Pet Stock Association’s pigeon show at DeGroot’s Nurseries, 1840 London Line, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission, donations welcome. For more, contact Gary Parsons at 519-336-5535 or email [email protected], or Tim Steadman at 519-845-0394 or email [email protected]
Travel Show
Travel experts representing tour operators, cruise lines and hotel resorts will be on hand to discuss destinations at the Sarnia Travel Show. Hosted by Maritime Travel, Sunripe Plaza, 1130 Lakeshore Rd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more, call 226-778-4468
Sunday, Feb. 5
Jews For Jesus
Toronto-based Jews For Jesus lead a 60-minute service at Living Hope Christian Reformed Church, 6:30 p.m. 1281 Exmouth St. All welcome, freewill offering. For more, call Bill at 519-383-7995
Textile Design
Create textile design fabric transfers inspired by paintings of Ian McLean. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Suggested donation $5 per family. All ages. For more, call 519-336-8127
Tuesday, Feb, 7
Central Forum
Retired teacher and traveller Bill Scott leads a photo safari to East Africa's national parks and game reserves. Central United Church, 220 George St., 2 p.m. Cost, $4 at the door. For more, call 519-344-4561
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Drawing Workshop
For ages 9 to 13. Create a superhero or villain with comic book drawing techniques. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Suggested donation $10. Also on Feb. 9. To register, call 519-336-8127, ext. 3226 or visit jnaag.ca
Saturday, Feb. 11
Poultry & Pigeon Show
Sarnia Poultry, Pigeon & Pet Stock Association’s 102nd Annual poultry & pigeon show at DeGroot’s Nurseries, 1840 London Line, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chickens, pigeons, ducks and rabbits on show. For more, call Sue Cristante at 519-541-1768 or email [email protected], or Tim Steadman at 519-845-0394 or [email protected]
Hiking
Easy two-hour hike of Lorne Henderson Conservation Area with the Lambton Outdoors Club. For details and sign up, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org/hiking
Ladies Darts
The Corunna Legion hosting the Barb Griffin Memorial Ladies Open Dart Tournament. $5 per event. All money returned in prizes. Food available. 350 Albert St. Registration 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m, play at noon. For more, call 519-862-1240
Dance
At the Sarnia Legion, 286 Front St. N., 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Open to all. Cost $30 per couple. For more, visit www.sarniaballroomdancingclub.ca
Sunday, Feb. 12
Breakfast and Meat Raffle
Pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham, eggs, and more. St. Joseph’s Parish on Lyndoch Street, Corunna, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $8 adults, $4 children 6 to 12, free under 6. Take out orders available after 8:30 a.m. For more, call 519-862-1213, ext. 28
Valentine’s Cards
Create homemade Valentine’s Day cards styled after scratch lottery tickets. At Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 per family. Open to all ages. For more, call 519-336-8127
Euchre Tournament
Progressive euchre tournament at Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St. Registration 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., play at 1 p.m. Cost $10 per person, all money returned as prizes. Food available, wheelchair accessible, all welcome. Pre-register at the bar or call 519-862-1240
Monday, Feb. 13
Aktion Club
A new members meeting for the Kiwanis Aktion Club, a service group composed of developmentally disabled adults who want to join the community. Wawanosh Enterprises, 822 Confederation St., 3 p.m. For more, call Christine at 519-332-1707
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Central Forum
Judith Morris, president and CEO, discusses Lambton College, its new construction and programs and first 50 years of success. Central United Church, 220 George St., 2 p.m. Cost, $4 at the door. For more, call 519-344-4561