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Thursday, Dec. 12
Guided Painting
Join Moses, an artist from the Kettle and Stony Point First Nations, for a day of guided painting. 429 Exmouth St., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To register, call 519-344-3017. ext. 259
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free cooking class “Healthy & Tasty Holiday Baking.” St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 261 Christina St. N., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Caregiver Support
Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group meets at the Strangway Centre, 260 East St. N., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, call 519-336-3286
MADD Fundraiser
MADD Sarnia-Lambton volunteers will be at the Lambton Mall, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside Cole’s bookstore. A portion of purchases made will support the organization. For more, contact 519-339-9962 or [email protected]
Christmas Cake
Sarnia Lions Club selling Christmas cakes with proceeds to support the blind. Available at the Southwest Regional Credit Union’s Sarnia and Corunna branches, Praill’s Greenhouse and from club members. For more, call Don at 519-332-5401 or [email protected]
Friday, Dec. 13
Christmas Concert
Missy Burgess and Jen Brace perform a personal selection of traditional and modern Christmas songs. The Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S., Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets $10, available at the Lawrence House or www.lawrencehouse.ca/house-concerts. For more, call 519-337-0507
Christmas Dinner
A family Christmas dinner and experience at St. Giles Presbyterian Church featuring stations that depict Bethlemen at the time of Jesus. 770 Lakeshore Rd., 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. RSVP by Facebook or email to [email protected]
Concert
Scott Woods performs “Old Time Country Christmas” with seasonal songs, family honour, trick fiddling, step-dancing and more. Camlachie United Church, 6784 Camlachie Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets $30 adults, $15 children. Light refreshments after the show. For tickets, call Terry at 519-869-4103 or church office 519-899-4720. For more, visit www.camlachieunited.ca
Concert
The ISObar presents The Music of Bil Eldridge, with the ISO Strings. Special opening act from Great Lakes Secondary School. 143 Christina St. N., doors open 6 p.m., Great Lakes 6:30 p.m., showtime 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Tickets $20, available by contacting 519-337-7775 or [email protected]
Saturday, Dec. 14
Operation Christmas Tree
Corunna’s Operation Christmas Tree holds an OPP Drive Through Drop Off at 392 Lyndoch St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accepting and sorting donations of food items for the local Christmas Hamper program. For more, visit www.operationchristmastree.ca
Poultry Show
The Sarnia Poultry & Pigeon Club hosting a Poultry Show featuring colourful varieties of chickens, ducks and geese. DeGroot’s Nurseries, 1840 London Line, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more, visit the Facebook page or contact Gary at 519-336-5535 or [email protected]
Hiking
The Lambton Outdoor Club is hiking at Westminster Ponds in London. For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org
Christmas in Corunna
Second annual Christmas in Corunna craft/bake & vendor sale at the Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas raffle, vendor prizes, food and drinks. Proceeds to Operation Christmas Tree. Free admission. Donations of non-perishable food items appreciated. For more, contact Lorrie at 519-862-4396
Lakeshore Christmas
Lakeshore Community Church hosts A Starry Night, a free family event featuring wagon rides, cookie decorating, games, puppet show, crafts, a bonfire and live nativity. 2815 Old Lakeshore Rd. in Bright’s Grove, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more, call 519-869-8485
Running
The Sarnia Roadrunners present 1, 3 and 5 km fun runs beginning at the start of Terry’s Loop in Canatara Park, 10 a.m. $5 or bring non-perishable items for food bank. All runners and walkers welcome. All encouraged to wear red, green and gold for the holidays. For more, contact [email protected]
Sunday, Dec. 15
Christmas Cantatas
Choirs from Corunna United, St. Joseph’s Corunna and Our Lady of Mercy Sarnia perform “I hear the Prophet Callin” at Corunna United Church, 198 Hill St., and again on Dec. 17 at St. Joseph’s Corunna, 346 Beresford St., 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Freewill offering. Refreshments following. For more, call Mary 519-862-1052
Christmas Concert
The Lambton Concert Band presents “Colours of Christmas” at the Sarnia Library Auditorium, 124 Christina St. S., 2:30 p.m. Family friendly. Tickets $12 adults, $6 students, children under 14 free. For more, visit lambtonconcertband.com
Christmas Concert
All welcome to attend Dunlop United Church’s Christmas Choir Concert. 757 Rosedale Ave., 7 p.m. Accessible venue. Freewill offerings accepted. Social time afterwards. For more, call 519-337-3061, ext. 22
Carol Sing
The Sursum Corda Christian Male Chorus will present a Community Christmas Carol Sing at First Christian Reformed Church, 1105 Exmouth St., Sarnia. Admission is free. 6:30 p.m. All invited. For more, contact Bert at 519-312-7727.
Candlelight Service
Central Baptist Church hosting a Christmas candlelight service featuring a choir, bells and flute with Tessa Catton and Tara Duff-Cloes. 391 London Rd., 7 p.m. For more, call 519- 344-1381
Monday, Dec. 16
Philosophy Talk
Ken Bryson will talk about the future of medicine at the Strangway Centre, 260 East St. N., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $6 for non-members. Pre-register by calling 519-332-0656
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Hiking
The Lambton Outdoor Club is doing an easy hiking event in Canatara Park. For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Facts and Chat
Sarnia and District Humane Society rep will discuss the Foster-a-Pet program and how you can get involved, at Strangway Centre’s Facts and Chat. 260 East St. N., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free. Pre-register by calling 519-332-0656
Charity Takeover
Charity Takeover Night at the Refined Fool in support of Noelle’s Gift, including a 50/50 raffle, hat & mitten drive and Christmas carols. 137 Davis St., 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more, call 519-704-1335
New Year’s Party
Last day to buy tickets for the Polish Hall’s New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31. Includes midnight toast, snacks, party favours, and a DJ until 1:30 a.m. Semi-formal dress. 173 Exmouth St., cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Table reservations welcome. Reserve tickets, $65, by calling Hall at 519-337-5708. No tickets at door.
Friday, Dec. 20
Weight Loss Support
Join a Registered Dietitian and a group of peers at West Lambton Community Health Centre’s monthly Waist Away Support Group. 429 Exmouth St., 10:30 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3018, ext. 259
Saturday, Dec. 21
Live Nativity
Redeemer Lutheran Church’s two-evening live nativity scene returns with adults and children recreating the Christmas story, Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Community carol sing both nights at 7:30 p.m., followed by hot chololate and treats. 429 Indian Rd. N. For more, call 519-337-6615
Choir Concert
A “Mystery and Merriment” concert and sing-along featuring the Bluewater Chamber Choir, Wavesong Vocal Ensembles and Bluewater Community Singers. All Saints Anglican Church, 248 Vidal St. N., 2:30 p.m. Admission $15 adults, $5 children. For more, contact [email protected]
Monday, Dec. 23
Puzzle Competition
Refined Fool presents “Gettin’ Jigsaw With It.” Teams of 4 max will battle to complete a 500 piece puzzle in under 3 hours. 137 Davis St., 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. $10/team or $2.50/person. Prize to winning team. Puzzle provided. For more, call 519-704-1335
Lawrence House
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts has last minute gift items, including jewelry, pottery, fabric art, ornaments, clothing and book by regional authors. Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 519-337-0507
Saturday, Dec. 28
Bird Count
Lambton Wildlife invites children ages 6 to 12 to attend the 2nd annual Christmas Bird Count at Canatara Park. For more information and details, see the Lambton Wildlife Website at http://lambtonwildlife.com/. Contact Anne to register at [email protected]
Open Jam
An open Jam with live music and food at the Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., Corunna, 3 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more, call 519-862-1240
Monday, Jan. 6
Tai Chi
Introduction to Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi at the Community of Christ Church, 1104 Leckie Dr., 11:30 a.m. Also at the Camlachie Community Centre, 6767 Camlachie Rd., 7 p.m. Class following demonstration. For more, call 519-344-0346
Meditation
Designed to increase self-esteem and concentration, lower blood pressure and reduce stress. West Lambton Community Health Centre meditation program. 429 Exmouth St., Mondays 10 a.m. and Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Register at first class. For more, contact 519-344-3017, ext. 259
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Tai Chi
Introduction to Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi at the Community of Christ Church, 1104 Leckie Dr., 7 p.m. Class following demonstration. For more, call 519-344-0346
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Tai Chi
Introduction to Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 437 Colborne Dr., Corunna, 6:30 p.m. Class following demonstration. For more, call 519-344-0346
Thursday, Jan. 9
Depression & Anxiety
West Lambton Community Health Centre presents “Living through Depression & Anxiety,” facilitated by Glenn Ethridge MSW, RSW and Joy Vascotto MSW, RSW. An eight-week series ending Feb. 27th. 429 Exmouth St., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 259
Friday, Jan. 10
Souper Lunch
Prepare two nutritious soups at West Lambton Community Health Centre’s “Souper Lunch Friday.” Bring own containers to take soup home. St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd. S., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free. Register by calling 519-344-3017 ext. 259