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Thursday, Nov. 21
PastaFest
Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue holding a PastaFest to support its winter patients. Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $15 per tickets, kids under 3 free. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available. For tickets, visit Marcotte Disposal, 519-339-9988 or visit the Facebook event
Operation Christmas Tree
Corunna’s Operation Christmas Tree hosts a Poor Boy Kick-Off Lunch at Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, visit www.operationchristmastree.ca
Friday, Nov. 22
Concert
Country/rock duo Brothers Wilde perform at the Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. Tickets. $10, available at the Lawrence House or www.lawrencehouse.ca/house-concerts. For more, call 519-337-0507
Live Music
Ben Ainsworth plays at The Bay Waterfront Grill’s Live Music Fridays. 485 Harbour Rd., 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. No cover/ticket. For more, call 519-337-8466
Santa Shoppe
Children can shop for Christmas and decorate cookies at the Pathways Health Centre Santa Shoppe. Snacks for grown ups at Santa’s Café. 1240 Murphy Rd., Nov. 22 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 23 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 24 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sarnia Sting Night Nov. 26, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more, call 519-542-3471
Saturday, Nov. 23
Celebration of Lights
Opening ceremonies for the 35th annual Celebration of Lights in Centennial Park, featuring fireworks, superheroes, face painting, Santa Claus and live music. Starts 4 p.m., fireworks at 6:45 p.m. Light on nightly until Jan. 1. For more, visit at www.celebrationoflights.com
Christmas Bazaar
Perogies and cabbage rolls, ready-to-serve trays of homemade Christmas Baking, and more at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1045 Rosedale Ave, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tea/coffee and individual baked goods available for purchase in Christmas Café. For more, call 519-542-9903
Bazaar
Annual Talk of the Town Bazaar featuring turkey pies, baking, knitting, hand-sewn items, jewellery, attic treasures, preserves, books and Café Corner. St. Bartholomew’s Church, 718 Cathcart Blvd., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, call 519-383-6933
Crafternoon Tea
At Our Lady of Mercy Church Hall, featuring woodworking, sewing, knitting, baking, Christmas crafts, spring rolls and door prizes. Lunch available for $7. Proceeds to Catholic Missions. Free admission, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 390 Christina St. N. For more, call 519-332-5382
Bake Sale
Featuring baking, deli, turkey and meat pies, butter tarts and soup. Paterson Memorial Church, 120 Russell St. S., 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, call 519-344-6422
Christmas Bazaar
Wellings of Corunna holding a Christmas Bazaar with over 20 vendors, light refreshments, live piano music, and a kids corner. Bring children to meet Santa and enter for door prizes. 180 Bunker Ave., Corunna, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 226-778-0539 or visit www.wellingsofcorunna.com
Winter Fun Day
Noelle’s Gift ‘Winter Fun Day’ features craft tables, movies with popcorn, hot chocolate, juice, pizza, horse & wagon rides, and pictures with Santa at St. Matthew’s School, 720 Elm Ave., 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, contact Sue at 519-331-5681 for more info
Christmas Bazaar
Featuring frozen turkey pies, apple pies and crisps, tourtieres, knitting, jewelry, books, attic treasures, Christmas gift baskets and outdoor evergreen planters. Sacred Heart Church, 1465 Lecaron Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., For more, call 519-332-0635
Hiking
The Lambton Outdoor Club is hiking at Wawanosh Wetlands. For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org
Monday, Nov. 25
Stress Management
Join Registered Social Worker Brenda Teasell for stress management facts & chat at the Strangway Centre, 260 East St. N., 9:30 a.m. To register, call 519-332-0656
Facts and Chat
Brenda Teasell of Rapids Family Health Team will discuss how to identify stressors and manage stress 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
Lambton Wildlife
Farmer Dave Ferguson will discuss woodlot management and renaturalization projects at the family’s 180-acre Carolinian forest in Lambton County. 660 Oakdale Ave., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 26. For more, visit lambtonwildlife.com
Fruit Cake Sales
Kiwania Claxton Fruit Cake sales at Lambton Mall, 1380 London Rd., 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 to Dec 20. All proceeds to local youth projects. For more, contact Sheila at [email protected] or 519-332-0073
Hiking
The Lambton Outdoor Club is doing an easy hiking event on the trails on Wellington near the Research Park. For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Opiod Crisis
St. Giles Church hosting a free information session with Sarnia Police Chief Norm Hansen to discuss the opiod crisis, its impact on youth, and what can be done about it. 7 p.m. 770 Lakeshore Rd. Space limited, to reserve a seat, call 519-542-2253, or visit [email protected]
Parkinson’s Support
Erin Robinson will discuss “Eating Well with Parkinson’s,” for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Community Room (lower level) at Clearwater Arena, 1400 Wellington St., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more, call 519-337-5330
Ransomeware
Information security expert Hans Study will discuss how to prepare for and react to ransomware at a meeting of the Sarnia Tech Community. 100 Christina St. N., at 7 p.m. Become a member at www.sarniatech.ca or for more, contact Jeff at [email protected]
Thursday, Nov. 28
Turkey Bingo
Christmas Turkey Bingo at the Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., open 6 p.m., play 7 p.m. 25 regular games, 4 cards for $20, special game $2/strip. Food available. Accessible building. All welcome. For more, call 519-862-1240
Catch the Ace
On Thursday nights until the Ace is caught or until May 23, 2020. Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Draw tickets $2 each. Dinner $5. Accessible building. All welcome. For more, call 519-862-1240
Friday, Nov. 29
Live Music
Nic Swales plays at The Bay Waterfront Grill’s Live Music Fridays. 485 Harbour Rd., 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. No cover/ticket. For more, call 519-337-8466
Facts and Chat
Learn about Lambton County Connects, a new telephone-based program offered by the county, and how it can help you stay active and social from home 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
Friday, Nov. 29
Santa Shoppe
Children can shop for Christmas and decorate cookies at the Pathways Health Centre Santa Shoppe. Snacks for grown ups at Santa’s Café. 1240 Murphy Rd., Nov. 29 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 30 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 1 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 519-542-3471
Saturday, Nov. 30
Jingle Bells Bazaar
At St. Paul’s United Church, featuring deli, baked goods, books, lunch café and more. Vendor tables available. 360 Devine St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, contact Kim at 519-332-1676
Breakfast with Santa
At Corunna United Church, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All children accompanied by an adult invited. 198 Hill St., Adults $5, children $2. Photos available for $1. Advance tickets required by calling Sharon at 519-862-1957
Food & Bake Sale
The St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Christmas Food and Bake Sale with favourite Greek goodies including moussaka and baklava. 1299 Murphy Rd., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All welcome. For more, call Mersina at 519-869-6137
Visit Santa
Marcotte celebrating 20th anniversary with a Visit Santa event. Children can bring in Santa letters, and 20 will be chosen for wish fulfillment. Letters should include contact info. Hot chocloate and cider. Also a photo event, with proceeds to Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue. 1400 Plank Rd., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. For more, call 519-339-9988
Record Show
Dealers from across the region to have 10,000 vinyl record albums for sale at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 286 Front S. N., $2 admission fee goes to Legion. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more, call Paul at 519-878-8396
Open Jam
All welcome to join in or just listen to an afternoon of musical entertainment at the Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., vocal warmup 3 p.m., meat draw 4 p.m. Food available. Accessible building. For more, call 519-862-1240
Christmas Bazaar
Canon Davis Memorial Ladies Guild’s Christmas Bazaar featuring tea room, bake table, deli and meat pies. Admission $2, includes draw ticket for chance to win a vintage quilt or Christmas floral arrangement. 380 Russell St. N., 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more, call 519-344-9531
Sunday, Dec. 1
Concert
Tessa Catton, Dan Sonier and friends perform a varied music program at the Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S., 3 p.m. Tickets, $10, available at the Lawrence House or www.lawrencehouse.ca/house-concerts. For more, call 519-337-0507
Christmas Concert
The Sarnia Bluewater Chordsmen hosting a Christmas Benefit Concert featuring The Bass Crooner, Great Lakes Secondary School Choir, The Lambton Fiddlers and the Bluewater Chordsmen. All Saints Anglican Church, 248 Vidal St. N., 2 p.m. Freewill donation at door, all proceeds to the Sarnia/Lambton Parkinson’s Support Group. For more, call David at 226-403-3060
Celtic Christmas
An evening of songs and carols featuring the Celtic Trio Failte and Point Edward Presbyterian Choir at Point Edward Presbyterian Church, 306 Michigan Ave., 7 p.m. Refreshments following. For more, call 519-384 1510
Christmas Carols
Music and Carols of Christmas featuring the Georgian Singers at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 261 Christina St. N., 7 p.m. For more, contact 519-332-2662 or [email protected], or visit www.pccweb.ca/standrews-sarnia
Monday, Dec. 2
Chair Yoga
Free yoga program suitable for most abilities offered by Twin Bridges NPLC. 153 Christina St. S. (use Front St. entrance), 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays until Dec. 16. Also on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. until Dec. 18. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Gentle Yoga
Introductory-level, free yoga program for adults, suitable for most abilities. Gentle and restorative, most poses in seated or reclined position. Bring your own mat. Twin Bridges NPLC, 153 Christina St. S. (use Front St. entrance), 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays until Dec. 16. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Coping with Holidays
A two-part series to explore and healthfully plan for stress management, relational conflict, emotional eating and grief during the holiday season. Twin Bridges NPLC, 153 Christina St. S., 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also on Dec. 9. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Meditation
Increase self-esteem, improve concentration, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and achieve emotional balance with West Lambton Community Health Centre’s meditation program. 429 Exmouth St., Mondays 10 a.m. and Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. No registration required. No classes between Dec. 23 and Jan 3. For more, contact 519-344-3017, ext. 259
Facts and Chat
Chelsey Schnegelsberg of Rapids Family Health Team will discuss Canada’s new food guide and food facts vs. myths 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