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What's happening: week of March 7

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.
Whats Happening

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]

Thursday, March 7

Meditation

A free four-week session designed for individuals with an established meditation practice interested in meeting in a group setting for guided meditation. 153 Christina St. S. (Front St. entrance), 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursdays until March 28. Register at www.tbnplc.com

Knitting Group

West Lambton Community Health Centre holding “Knit & Natter Knitting Group” to knit hats and mittens for those in need. Accepting donations of completed hats and mittens. 429 Exmouth St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monthly, every first Thursday. No registration required. For more, call 519-344-3017

Diabetes Cooking

West Lambton Community Health Centre holding free “Healthy You Diabetes Education & Cooking Class” led by registered dietitian. Topic is portion control. 429 Exmouth St., 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All skill levels welcome. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 259

Organ Series

Central United Church’s 10th annual Lenten Organ Series begins with organist Paul Merritt. 220 George St., 12 p.m. All welcome. Every Thursday for 6 weeks. Free will donation appreciated. For more, call 519-344-4561

Friday, March 8

Stress Management

Rapids Family Health Team offering a free 2-hour group session that provides a general overview of strategies on how to manage stress. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949

Music Café

Laurence Roscoe will guest when the Sisters Of Soul host a live Music café at the Sarnia Foursquare Church, 207 Talfourd St. at 7:30 pm. For more, contact Fran at [email protected]

Music and Dance

“Under the Sea,” an evening of music and dance presented by Therapeutic Recreation from Pathways Health Centre of Children. Imperial Theatre, 168 Christina St. N., 7 p.m. Cost $30 adults and seniors, $15 students and children, on sale at theatre. For more, call 519-344-7469

Live Music

“Miniature Gems” featuring brief classical works and Celtic/folk with Leanne Moran on piano, Tessa Catton on flute, and Wendy Rideout on harp. Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. Tickets $10, for sale at Lawrence House. For more, contact Barb at 519-332-5837

Saturday, March 9

Cat Mania

Cat Chance presents Cat Mania, featuring more than 30 vendors, demonstrations, food, face painting, bake sale, pet photography, and chance to meet kittens needing homes. 10 a.m. 3 p.m., Degroot’s Nurseries, 1840 London Line. Admission is donation, cat food or litter. For more, contact Cat Chance on Facebook.

Live Music

Alt-country/rock band Altameda making a stop at Cheeky Monkey on their world tour at 2 p.m. 130 Christina St. N. Includes draw for copy of new album and 2 tickets to show later than night Refined Fool. For more, visit www.cheekymonkeysarnia.ca or call 519-332-0978

Sunday, March 10

Art Exhibit

“Vantage Point,” featuring Suzette Terry and Emily Lardner, opening at Gallery in the Grove, 2618 Hamilton Park Rd., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pottery by Dewy Spizzirri in gift shop. For more, visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643

Live Music

Alt-country/rock band Altameda making a stop at Cheeky Monkey on their world tour. 130 Christina St. N. Includes draw for copy of new album and 2 tickets to Refined Fool show later than night. For more, visit www.cheekymonkeysarnia.ca or call 519-332-0978

Monday, March 11

Healthy Eating

Rapids Family Health Team offering a 4 week 2-hour group session that helps you make permanent lifestyle changes for a healthier you. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949

Tuesday, March 12

The history of train transportation will be discussed at a meeting of the Lambton County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society. Free, all welcome. 7:30 p.m. LDS Church, 1400 Murphy Road. For more, contact Janet at 519-383-0468 or [email protected]

Improving Assertiveness

A session to explore the importance of assertiveness and provide practical ways to make changes. 153 Christina St. S., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com

Alternative Proteins

An interactive cooking class with a Registered Dietitian to discover alternate protein options that are loaded with flavour. Basic information provided on vegetarian, vegan and “flexitarian” diet choices. 153 Christina St. S. (Front St. entrance), 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com

Wednesday, March 13

Income Tax Clinic

A Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic to help people of modest income with a simple tax situation prepare income tax and benefit returns. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring all tax slips. For more, call 519-337-3291

British Car Club

The Bluewater British Car Club welcomes people who own or are interested in British cars to monthly meeting at Stoke’s Bay Grill and Bar, 485 Harbour Rd., dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit www.bluewaterbritishcarclub.ca

Green Drinks

Informal gathering featuring Shawn McKnight leading a discussion on Carolinian Canada’s “In the Zone” Native Garden Tracker Program. Free. 100 Christina St. N., open 6:30 p.m., discussion at 7 p.m. For more, contact [email protected]

Corned Beef Dinner

Canon Davis Memorial Church holding a corned beef and cabbage dinner, 380 Russell St. N., 5 p.m. Cost $15. For tickets or takeout, call 519-344-9531

Thursday, March 14

Organ Series

Wayne Carroll will perform at Central United Church’s Lenten Organ Series, 220 George St., 12 p.m. All welcome. Free will donation appreciated. For more, call 519-344-4561

PIE Day

Grace United Church celebrates PIE (Public, Intentional, Explicit) Day, a celebration of LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion, with dinner and dessert pies. Guest speakers from Trans Pride Sarnia and Sarnia Pride Alliance. 990 Cathcart Blvd., 6 p.m. Tickets available at Grace office for free will offering. Vegan and vegetarian options can be pre-ordered. For more, call 519-542-1203

Soups On Luncheon

Serving a variety of soups. Free will offering in support of Bluewater Health Palliative Care. Corunna United Church, 198 Hill St., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more, contact Allan at 519-862-1040 or [email protected]

Card Making

Create 2 greeting cards using stamps, ink and paper. Corunna Library, 417 Lyndoch St., 11 a.m. $10, includes instruction & supplies. To pre-register call 519-862-1132

Friday, March 15

St. Patrick’s Coffee

All Saints’ Anglican Church hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Coffee featuring baking, meat pies, cooks, knitting and sewing. 248 Vidal St. N., 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Admission $3. For more, call 519-344-5167

Saturday, March 16

Hike

The Lambton Outdoor Club hiking at the A. W. Campbell Conservation Area. For more information, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org

Income Tax Clinic

A Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic to help people of modest income with a simple tax situation prepare income tax and benefit returns. Corunna Library, 417 Lyndoch St., 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Also on March 23. Bring all tax slips. For more, call 519-862-1132

Bowling

St. Patrick’s Day “Pot o’ Bowl” at Marcin Bowl, 609 Helena St., registration at 6:30 p.m., play 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $30 ages 19+, includes drink voucher. $15 under 19. Prize for “Greenest” Team and a silent auction. Proceeds to support Huntington Society of Canada. Register at www.hscevents.ca/SarniaBowl

Pickerel Fry

A pickerel fish fry at Corunna Legion with entertainment by Cornerstone. 350 Albert St., doors open at 5 p.m., dinner from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., dance from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. $20 per person, advance tickets at the Legion. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible. For more, call 519-862-1240

Tuesday, March 19

Bereaved Parents

St. Joseph’s Hospice offering free, 8-week support group for parents grieving the loss of a child. Tuesdays until May 7th at the Resource Centre, 475 Christina St. N. Assessment required prior to attending. To schedule, contact Kaitlyn Gillard at 519-337-0537 ext. 123 or [email protected]

Living with Dementia

Christine Wright of the Alzheimer’s Society of Sarnia-Lambton will discuss approaches, tips and resources for carepartners in “Tips for Caring: Living with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias.” St. Giles Church, 770 Lakeshore Rd., 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Refreshments provided. For more, call Suzanne at 519-542-2253

Tips For Caring

Christine Wright of the Alzheimer Society will discuss tips and resources to help care partners living with Alzheimer’s disease & other dementias. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 770 Lakeshore Rd. For more, call 519-542-2253 .

Wednesday, March 20

Finding Balance

A session with a Registered Social Worker to explore the concept of balance as an ongoing process in one’s life. 153 Christina St. S., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com

Ham Supper

Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper at London Road West United Church, 2092 London Line, two sittings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Cost$14 adults, $5 ages 5 to 12, and free for children under 5. Takeout available. For tickets, call Susan at 519-869-6281

Income Tax Clinic

A Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic to help people of modest income with a simple tax situation prepare income tax and benefit returns. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring all tax slips. For more, call 519-337-3291

Healthy Eating & YOU

Rapids Family Health Team offering a 4 week 2-hour group session that helps you make permanent lifestyle changes for a healthier you. 233 Cameron St., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949

Thursday, March 21

Income Tax Clinic

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics to help people of modest income with a simple tax situation prepare income tax and benefit returns. Corunna Library, 417 Lyndoch St., 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring all tax slips. For more, call 519-862-1132

Organ Series

Gerald Vremen will perform at Central United Church’s Lenten Organ Series, 220 George St., 12 p.m. All welcome. Free will donation appreciated. For more, call 519-344-4561

Roast Beef Dinner

St. Luke’s United Church serving roast beef, potatoes, salad, vegetables, rolls, beverages and pie. 350 Indian Rd. S., 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $17. For more and advance tickets, call 519-344-1781

Friday, March 22

Weight Loss Support

West Lambton Community Health Centre hosts a “Waist Away Support Group” with a registered dietitian and group of peers. 429 Exmouth St., 10:30 a.m. Monthly, every fourth Friday. Free. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 259

Saturday, March 23

Film Screening

The Sarnia Justice Film Festival showing At the Fork, which examines how farm animals are raised for our consumption. Sarnia Library Theatre, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. Free, donations accepted. For more, visit the Festival’s Facebook or Twitter page, or email [email protected]

Sunday, March 24

Dinner & Auction

Dinner and Dutch Auction at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 5:30 p.m. Includes spaghetti, salad, and desserts. Vegan and gluten-free available. Tickets $15 adults, $10 ages 10 to 13, free children 12 and under, or $35 for family of three. Proceeds to Transgender Support Program and Sarnia Pride Alliance. For tickets call 519-542-1203 or St. Luke’s at 519-344-1781

Live Music

Fáilte performing a repertoire of Irish and Celtic reels, jigs, and polkas at the Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S., 3 p.m. Tickets $10, available at Lawrence House. For more, contact Barb at 519-332-5837

Tuesday, March 26

Food Information

An information session with a Registered Dietitian during Nutrition month to look at ways food nourishes, inspires and unites us. Bring any food-related questions. 153 Christina St. S., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com

Cooking Class

Rapids Family Health Team offering a free cooking class “Say No to Cancer.” 427 Colborne Dr., Corunna, 1:30 p.m. Also on March 5, 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949

Wednesday, March 27

Income Tax Clinic

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics to help people of modest income with a simple tax situation prepare income tax and benefit returns. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring all tax slips. Also on March 30th. For more, call 519-337-3291

Card Making

Create 2 greeting cards using stamps, ink and paper. Strangway Centre, 260 East St. N., 10 a.m. $13.50 for non-members, includes instruction & supplies. To pre-register call 519-332-0656

Thursday, March 28

Organ Series

David Troiano will perform at Central United Church’s Lenten Organ Series, 220 George St., 12 p.m. All welcome. Free will donation appreciated. For more, call 519-344-4561

Ham Bingo

Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., doors open 6 p.m., play at 7 p.m. First prize is $1,000. Refreshments and food available. All welcome. Accessible building. For more, call 519-862-1240

Card Making

Create 2 greeting cards using stamps, ink and paper. Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 5:30 p.m. $10, includes instruction & supplies. To pre-register call 519-869-2351

Saturday, March 30

Open Jam

All welcome to join in Corunna Legion’s Open Jam Session, or just enjoy the music. 350 Albert St., vocals warm-up begins at 3 p.m. Meat draw at 4 p.m. Food available. Accessible building. For more, call 519-862-1240

MS Fundaiser

The first annual “Toilet Bowl” fundraising event will be held at The Oaks and feature dinner, craft beer and live music by Offsite Impact in support of the MS Bike Ride. 7 p.m., 2587 Lakeshore Rd., Bright’s Grove. Tickets, $60, available for e-transfer purchase at [email protected] or in person at The Oaks.

Sunday, March 31

Keltara

Keltara performing mix of Celtic, down east, folk and nautical up-tempo energetic music at the Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S., 3 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at Lawrence House. For more, contact Barb at 519-332-5837

Tuesday, April 2

Parenting & Divorce

A free 3-week program for parents going through separation or divorce. April 2nd, 9th and 16th. Limited to 15 participants. For information and registration, contact Family Counselling Centre at 519-336-0120, ext. 244

Wednesday, April 3

Income Tax Clinic

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics to help people of modest income with a simple tax situation prepare income tax and benefit returns. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring all tax slips. For more, call 519-337-3291

Thursday, April 4

Organ Series

Foster Hill will perform at Central United Church’s Lenten Organ Series, 220 George St., 12 p.m. All welcome. Free will donation appreciated. For more, call 519-344-4561

Saturday, April 6

Income Tax Clinic

The Community Volunteer Income Tax to help people of modest income with a simple tax situation prepare income tax and benefit returns. Corunna Library, 417 Lyndoch St., 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Also on April 27th. Bring all tax slips. For more, call 519-862-1132

Sunday, April 7

Tai Chi

Lean how Tai Chi can improve health during FLK Taoist Tai Chi arts open house and demonstration. Lochiel Kiwanis Centre gym, 180 College Ave. N., 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free admission. For more, call 519-344-0346

Friday, May 3

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo celebration with games, drinks, maracas and mariachi, raffle, silent auction, 50/50 draw, photo booth, and food by Personal Touch Eatery and Catering. Point Edward Memorial Arena, 210 Monk St., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost $20 adults, $10 children. Proceeds to Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue. For more, contact [email protected]

Monday, April 8

Tai Chi

An introduction to Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi arts at Camlachie Community Centre, 6767 Camlachie Rd., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also on Wednesday, April 10th, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 437 Colborne Dr., 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Demonstration and registration followed by first of weekly classes. Free admission. For more, call 519-344-0346

Tuesday, April 9

How Penny McDonald & Beth Atchinson found their sister the topic at a meeting of the Lambton County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society. Free, all welcome. 7:30 p.m. LDS Church, 1400 Murphy Road. For more, contact Janet at 519-383-0468 or [email protected]

Wednesday, April 10

Income Tax Clinic

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics to help people of modest income with a simple tax situation prepare income tax and benefit returns. Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring all tax slips. Also on April 13th. For more, call 519-337-3291

Thursday, April 11

Organ Series

Terry Hill and Ken Baldwin will perform at Central United Church’s Lenten Organ Series, 220 George St., 12 p.m. All welcome. Free will donation appreciated. For more, call 519-344-4561

Friday, April 12

Weekend Retreat

Sarnia Beginning Experience Spring Support Group host a three-day weekend retreat for divorced, separated and widowed persons. For more, call 519-344-4785 or visit www.sarniabeginningexperience.org

Saturday, April 13

Film Screening

The Sarnia Justice Film Festival showing Happening, a look at the dawn of the clean energy era as it creates jobs, turns profits, and makes communities stronger and healthier. Sarnia Library Theatre, 124 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. Free, donations accepted. For more, visit the Festival’s Facebook or Twitter page, or email [email protected]

Thursday, April 18

Income Tax Clinic

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics to help people of modest income with a simple tax situation prepare income tax and benefit returns. Corunna Library, 417 Lyndoch St., 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring all tax slips. For more, call 519-862-1132

Sunday, April 28

MS Walk

MS Society holds its annual Sarnia Mandarin MS Walk at Point Edward Community Hall, 210 Monk St., check-in at 8 a.m., walk at 10 a.m. Register at www.mssociety.ca/get-involved/special-events and contact Sarah at 1-888-510-7777, ext. 3306 or [email protected] for more

Saturday, May 11

Craft & Plants

Dunlop United Churchhost a craft fair and plant sale, including perennials, crafts, baking, refreshments, yard sale, used books, free coffee and prize draws. 757 Rosedale Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. All welcome, wheelchair accessible. For more, contact 519-337-3061 ext. 22 or [email protected], or visit www.dunlopuc.ca

Tuesday, May 14

Stratford Festival

The Corunna United Church UCW organizing a bus trip to see “Billy Elliot” at the Stratford Festival. Cost is $140, includes transportation, play and dinner. For more, call Jill at 519-862-3517

Saturday, Sept. 14

Walk-a-thon & Bazaar

Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue holding 8th annual Walk-a-thon and Bazaar at Canatara Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes BBQ lunch, silent auction, bazaar, kids zone and wild zone, and live music. Dogs welcome. Prizes for most pledges, proceeds to Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue. For more, contact [email protected]


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