What’s Happening events must be open to the public, of general public 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].
Thursday, Jan. 8
Eating Resolutions
The Rapids Family Health Team continues its “food and you” series with a free seminar on New Year’s eating resolutions. 233 Cameron St. in Corunna, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register, call 519-813-9800
Rayjon New Year’s Social
Hope Bechard will report on ‘Hands up for Haiti’ and a recent Eyeglass Trip to Guatemala, and upcoming plans will be discussed at Rayjon’s annual New Year’s social and meeting. 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 1456 Lecaron Ave. For more, contact Dianne at 519 862 1963
Diabetes Cooking Class
First of two free diabetes cooking classes offered Jan. 8 and Jan. 9 and led by a diabetes dietitian at the West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All skill levels welcome. Call 519-344-3017, ext. 259 to register.
Friday, Jan. 9
Rebound programs
Today is the deadline to sign up for Sarnia-Lambton Rebound youth programs. The programs, which begin the week of Jan. 13, help youth improve their communication, decision-making, goal-setting, self-esteem and other life skills. For ages eight to 24. For more, contact Stephanie at 519-344-2841, or email [email protected]
Youth Dance
A dance for youth ages eight to 14 supervised by the Boys and Girls Club, at the Lochiel Kiwanis Centre, 180 College Ave. North, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. D.J., door prizes, snacks available. Cost $5. Please see if dance is full before dropping off child. For more call 519-337-3651, or visit www.bgcsarnia.com
Saturday, Jan. 10
Lights Takedown
Volunteers needed to help take down Celebration of Lights displays in Centennial Park. Meet at the Dow People Place, registration begins at 9 a.m., with lunch and beverages provide. Students can have their volunteer hours documented. Dress appropriately. For more, email [email protected] or call Paula at 519-344-8422
Sunday, Jan. 11
Family Fun Time
Bring your games, balls, etc. to Central United Church on Sunday morning for family fun time. Church providing the gym space, children must be accompanied by an adult. No cost. For more, call 519-344-4561
Monday, Jan. 12
Winter Art Workshops
The Sarnia Artists' Workshop is offering two free workshops to newcomers on any Monday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sarnia Kinsmen Community Centre, 656 Lakeshore Rd., until April. For more, visit
www.sarniaartistsworkshop.com
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Quilts of Valour
Workshop for quilters and all interested persons in the upper room of the Sarnia Legion, 286 Front St., from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring your sewing machine and fabric to make and sash Quilts of Valour blocks, to be used for wounded veterans. For more, call 519-869-2036
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Diabetes Bingo
Play a game of bingo while learning the basics of diabetes management, at the West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., Call 519-344-3017, ext. 259 to register.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Craving Change
First in a five-week program for individuals struggling with food cravings or other dietary habits, at the West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 1:30 p.m. each Thursday. Call 519-344-3017, ext. 259 to register
Meatloaf Dinner
The Mayflower Rebekah Lodge in affiliation with Thompson Gardens offering a meatloaf dinner with desserts, 198 Beckwith St. in Corunna, 5:30 p.m., dine-in or takeout. Tickets $12. For more, call Dianne at 519-337-1899
Friday, Jan. 16
Annual Book Sale
Three-day book sale at the Bayside Centre (south end), 150 Christina St., with all proceeds going to the Rotary Club of Sarnia Bluewaterland. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more, contact Suzanne at 519-381-6878
Kilts, Clans & Ceilidhs
Fiddler Shane Cook, tenor David Troiano and stepdancer Tiffany Fewster will join the Pipe and Drum Ensemble and International Symphony Orchestra for a Celtic show at the Imperial Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $36, $33 seniors and students $12. For more, call Anne at 519-337-7775
Saturday, Jan. 17
Girl Rising
The Sarnia Justice Film Festival’s third offering of the season is Girl Rising, a feature film about the power of education to change the lives of girls in the developing world. Sarnia Library Theatre, 7 p.m., followed by discussion. Admission free, donations gladly accepted. For more, visit www.Facebook.com/SarniaJusticeFilmFestival
Sunday, Jan. 18
Art Show Opening
New exhibition called ‘World of Fantasy’ opening at Gallery in the Grove featuring the work of the late Canadian artist Anna P. Baker. 2618 Hamilton Rd. in Bright’s Grove. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more, call 519-869-4643
Family Fun Time
Bring your games, balls, etc. to Central United Church on Sunday morning for family fun time. Church providing the gym space, children must be accompanied by an adult. No cost. For more, call 519-344-4561
Monday, Jan. 19
Living with COPD
Free ten-week education and exercise program offered by the Rapids Family Health Team for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Runs Mondays and Thursdays at the UNIFOR union hall, 900 Devine St. For more and progam times, call 519-339-8949, ext. 151.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Central Forum
Mike Hurry, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Sarnia-Lambton, shares his experiences of travelling through East Africa at discussion series, 10 a.m., Central United Church, 220 Brock St. Tickets $2. For more, call 519-344-4561