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Thursday, Nov. 3
Pastafest
7th annual Rayjon Pastafest at the Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eat in or take out. Dinner, gift baskets, silent auction packages, art and jewelry sale, gift cards and Rayjon info. Tickets $12 adults, $8 children 11 and under, $35 for family of four. Contact Joan Nienhuis at 519-542-3893 or [email protected] or Anne Marie Parizeau at 519-542-8150 or [email protected]
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free quit-smoking workshop and nicotine replacement therapy program at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Board Games
Board games night at Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24. For more, call 519-337-3291
Friday, Nov. 4
Art Show and Sale
“Through My Eyes,” a show and sale of oil and acrylic paintings by Karen Schaw at the Lawton Gallery behind the Imperial Theatre box office, 168 Christina St. N. Show runs through November. Original watercolours and 2017 calendar for sale 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more, call 519-332-6591
Wild Cards
Wild Cards perform live at Cheeky Monkey as part of First Friday festivities. 130 Christina St. N., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-332-0978
Quarter Auction
Huron House Boys’ Home’s quarter auction at Huron Oaks Golf Club, 2587 Lakeshore Rd., 7 p.m. Doors open at 6p.m. Admission $5. Bar and pizza for purchase. For more, call Travis at 519-869-4000 or email [email protected]
Stress Management
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free stress management seminar at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Fall Bazaar
At St. Thomas Aquinas Church, featuring turkey pies, tourtieres, nickle sale, white elephant sale, baked goods and religious articles. 895 Champlain Rd., 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more, call Doreen at 519-542-3271
Women Artists
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery opening of ‘Leading the Way: Early Canadian Women Artists’ exhibition, featuring works by early Canadian women artists from the McIntosh Gallery and JNAAG collections. Until Feb. 12. At 147 Lochiel St., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-336-8127
Saturday, Nov. 5
Studio Show
Third annual two-day open art show and sale at the home studio of ‘plein air’ painter and author J. Allison Robichaud, featuring new landscapes, still lifes and floral compositions. 611 Errol Road W., Saturday and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more, call 519 –344-9071 or visit www.jallisonrobichaud.com
Legion Anniversary
Corunna Legion celebrates 70th anniversary with a Remembrance banquet, honours & awards. 350 Albert St. Cocktails 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Cost $10 per ticket, available at the Club Room Bar. No charge for veterans. Register at Corunna Legion. All are welcome, wheelchair accessible. For more, call 519-862-3200
Church Bazaar
Baked goods, knitting, sewing, “attic treasures”, books, jewelry, and more. Free admission. All Saint’s Anglican Church Bazaar, 248 Vidal St. N., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Includes tea room for $2. For more, call 519-344-5167
Benefit Concert
Sarnia’s Christian male chorus Sursum Corda presents an evening of music at First Christian Reform Church, 1105 Exmouth St., 7:30 p.m. Admission $10, used to support Christeena Nienhuis missionary trip to South Sudan. For more, call Bert at 519-312-7727
Silver Bells Bazaar
Crasts, Christmas decor, baking, gently used items, woodworking and more. Strangway Centre, 260 East St. N., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cafe serving breakfast sandwiches. Free admission. For more, call 519-332-0656
Photography Workshop
Sarnia Photographic Club hosting one day workshop by local photographer Sherri Davis, called The Journey to Soulful Photographer. Sarnia Library Theatre, 124 Christina St. S., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets, $50, at www.sarniaphotoclub.com or the door. For more, visit www.sarniaphotoclub.com/workshops
Makerspace Program
For ages 8 and up. Sew a felt coin bank at Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-337-3291
Christmas Bazaar
Fifth annual Christmas Bazaar at King George VI School, 585 O’Dell Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor include Tupperware, Scentsy, Avon, Enjo, etc. Free admission. For more, call Martina Carr at 519-344-8741
Monday, Nov. 7
Sarnia Artists’ Workshop presents a silver metal clay workshop with Kathy King. Grace United Church, 900 Cathcart Blvd., 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost, $60 for non-members, plus supply price. For more, visit www.sarniaartistsworkshop.com or email [email protected]
Tales for Tots
For ages 0 to 4 at Camlachie United Church, 6784 Camlachie Rd., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays. For more, call 519-899-2202
Story Hour
For ages 3 to 5 with caregiver. Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-542-2580
On My Own
For ages 3 to 6. At Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-337-3291
Health Speakers
Rapids Family Health Team’s Cynthia McColeman and registered dietician Sarah Kidd speak to the Mayflower Rebekah Lodge, at All Saints Anglican Church, 498 Lyndoch St., Corunna, 8 p.m. Free admission, refreshments served. For more, call 519-466-5564
Meditation
At West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 10:30 a.m. For more, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237
Low Impact Exercise
West Lambton Community Health Centre’s low impact exercise classes, run until April on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. At Central United Church, 220 George St., 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. For more, call Amy at 519-344-3017, ext. 237
Low Impact Exercise
West Lambton Community Health Centre’s low impact exercise classes, run until April, Mondays and Thursdays. At Living Hope Christian Reformed Church, 1281 Exmouth St., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more, call Amy at 519-344-3017, ext. 237
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Genealogy
Researchers Tom Slater & Randy Evans will discuss Sarnia’s War Remembrance Project at a meeting of the Lambton County Branch of Ontario Genealogical Society, LDS Church, 1400 Murphy Rd. 7:30 p.m. Free & open to public. For more, call 519-383-0468 or email [email protected]
Tales for Tots
For ages 18 months to 3 years, with caregiver. At Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-869-2351
Tales for Tots
For ages 0 to 3 with caregiver. At Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-542-2580
Words in Motion
For children age two with caregiver. At Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-337-3291
War Documentary
To commemmorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Somme, a screening of the doc “Battlefield Detectives: The Somme”. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-337-3291
Low Impact Exercise
West Lambton Community Health Centre’s low impact exercise classes, run until April, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. High Park United Church, 1081 Brenchley St., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more, call Amy at 519-344-3017, ext. 237
Low Impact Exercise
West Lambton Community Health Centre’s low impact exercise classes, run until April, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. At St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For more, call Amy at 519-344-3017, ext. 237
Newcomers Cooking
West Lambton Community Health Centre’s “Newcomers Cooking Class” at 660 Oakdale Ave., 3 p.m. Participants must register by calling Rebecca at 519-344-3017, ext. 277
Holiday Coping
Coping with the Holidays, with Twin Bridges NPLC’s Psychotherapist. Join a discussion about stress, anxiety, expectations, strained relationships and feeling low over the holidays. 109 Crawford St., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays until Nov. 29. Register at www.tbnplc.com or 226-776-9030
Art Workshop
After-school workshop for ages 9-13. Learn about environmental science and human influence through acrylic art. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Also on Nov. 10. To register, call 519-336-8127 ext. 3226 or visit the gallery’s website.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Green Drinks
Joe Lasowski of CF Industries will lead a discussion on Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan at a Green Drinks environmental roundtable. Free, all welcome. 100 Christina St. North, doors open 6:30 p.m. For more, visit www.greendrinks.org/ON/Sarnia
Living With Diabetes
Rapids Family Health Team offering a two-hour group session that provides an overview of living well with Diabetes. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Living With Diabetes
Rapids Family Health Team offering a two-hour group session that provides an overview of living well with Diabetes. 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free quit-smoking workshop and nicotine replacement therapy program. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Baby Rhyme Time
For ages 0 to 24 months with caregiver. At Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-542-2580
Tales for Tots
For ages 0 to 3 with caregiver. At Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-542-2580
Words in Motion
For children age 2 with caregiver. At Sarnia Children’s Library, 124 Christina St. S., 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-337-3291
Green Drinks
Joe Lasowski of CF Industries will lead a discussion on Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan at a Green Drinks roundtable. Free. All welcome. 100 Christina St. N., 7 p.m.. For more, call Mary Jean at 519-464-3699
Thursday, Nov. 10
Diabetes Prevention
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free diabetes prevention class at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Tales for Tots
For ages 18 months to 3 years with caregiver. At Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-869-2351
Story Hour
For ages 3 to 5 with caregiver. At Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Must pre-register calling 519-869-2351
Family Story Time
For ages 5 and under with caregiver. Focusing on the yop 100 picture books to read by Kindergarten. Children receive poster and stickers. At Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 17 and 24. Must pre-register by calling 519-542-2580
Art & Ideas
Series at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Maggie Groat discusses her artwork in the exhibition In the Shadow of the Millennium. Free. To register, call 519-336-8127, ext. 3226 or visit gallery website.
Toastmasters
Learn communication, leadership and public speaking skills at the Lambton Toastmasters Open House. Goodwill Office Board Room, lower level, 1121 Wellington St., 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. For more, visit www.lambton.toastmastersclubs.org
Saturday, Nov. 12
Church Anniversary
Roast Beef Dinner at Pateron Memorial Church to celebrate the church’s 85th anniversary, 120 Russell St. S., 6 p.m. Tickets, $16, available by calling the office at 519-344-6422 or Marilyn 519-344-6360
Christmas Bazaar
At Dunlop United Church, includes bake sale, frozen meals, jewelry, crafts, sewing, and more. Refreshments available. Free, everyone welcome. 757 Rosedale Ave., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3061, ext. 22 or email [email protected]
Hike
Easy, three-hour hike of the Killaly Woods in northeast London. For details and sign up, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org/hiking
Fall Bazaar
Queen of Peace Catholic Women League’s Fall Polish Bazaar at the Polish Hall, 173 Exmouth St., 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Potato and cheese pierogi, cabbage rolls, polish sauerkraut and homemade baked goods. Hot brunch available. For more, call Donna Longo at 519-542-4050
Show & Sale
Two-day Show & Sale in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton. Includes over 120 vendors. At Northern Collegiate High School, 940 Michigan Ave. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,, Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5, free for kids under 12. For more, call 519-336-0480 or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/sarnia/en/Home/events/showandsale
Fall Dance
At Camlachie Community Centre, 6767 Camlachie Rd., 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sarnia Ballroom Dancing Club. $30 for non-members. For more, visit www.sarniaballroomdancingclub.ca
Movie
Showing “Ratchet and Clank” at Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
Board Governance Training
The Social Services Network of Sarnia-Lambton presents a Community Governance Leadership Workshop. Lambton College Event Centre, 1485 London Rd. Registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Mary Lynn McPherson Strive to speak about “Challenges Shaping the Sector” 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Register at www.eventbrite.ca
Family Bazaar
Turkey pot pies, crafts, baking, jewelry, books, and more. Coffee corner with muffins and biscuits available. At St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd. S., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, call 519-344-1781
Garage Sale
Indoor garage sale at Laurel Lea St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, 837 Exmouth St., 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more, visit www.llsmpc.ca or call 519-337-7078
Sunday, Nov. 13
Family Sunday
Learn about foreground and background and how to produce landscapes with tissue paper. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free and open to all ages. For more, call 519-336-8127
Monday, Nov. 14
Lunch & Learn
Karen Riley from Hogan Pharmacy discusses Eating Healthy Over the Holidays at the Strangway Centre, 260 East St. N., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost $10 for non-members. Includes lunch. To register, call 519-332-0656
Makerspace
Monthly gathering to discuss making at the Sarnia Library Makerspace. Help plan what new maker workshops you would like to see. At Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-337-3291
The Choking Game
Parents and teens aged 13-16 invited to learn about dangerous challenges and games occurring in the community. Lakeshore Community Church, 2815 Old Lakeshore Rd., 6:30 p.m. Also on Nov. 15. For more, visit Jacob's Legacy of Love on Facebook or email [email protected]
Lunchtime Yoga
Provided by Twin Bridges NPLC and suitable for all levels. At Lighthouse Community Church, 152 Parker St., 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Mondays until Dec. 5. Register at www.tbnplc.com
or 226-776-9030
Chair Yoga
Classes offered by Twin Bridges NPLC’s certified yoga instructor and suitable to all levels. At Lighthouse Community Church, 152 Parker St., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays until Dec. 5. Register at www.tbnplc.com or 226-776-9030
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering free class on Healthy Diabetes Cooking. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 5:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Healthy for Holidays
Food and information for diabetes prevention and management. Learn tips for staying healthy through the holiday season, with holiday recipes from a dietician. West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Limited enrollment. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 259