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Wednesday, Oct. 26
Child Car Seat
Lambton Public Health and community partners holding a child car seat clinic. Seats must be installed prior to attending. Parents must bring their car seat manual, vehicle manual and child to the clinic. At Corunna OPP, 392 Lyndoch St., Corunna, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more, call at 519-344-2062, ext. 2346
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class on Recipe Makeover at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 437 Colborne Dr., Corunna, 10 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy at 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
L.A.C.E.
Ladies Assessment of Current Events is a monthly discussion series focusing on current events at Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-869-2351
Quarter Auction
Sarnia Airman’s Club holding a quarter auction with vendors at the 403 Wing/Navy Club at 1420 Lougar St. Doors open 5:30 p.m., auction at 7 p.m.. For more, call 519-344-8050
Painting Workshop
For ages 9 to 13. Learn about the storytelling tradition with local First Nations artist Moses Lunham. See a Norval Morrisseau painting and let your inspiration run wild on canvas. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free. To register, call 519-336-8127 or 519-344-2062
Death Café
A group-directed discussion about death and associated topics in a confidential space. 7 p.m., McKenzie and Blundy Funeral Home. At 8 p.m. ,guest speak Dr. Glen Maddison to discuss palliative care. Free, open to all. For more, or to RSVP, contact Heather at deathcafesarnia@gmail.com or call 519-331-3944
A Cappella Chorus
Seaway Sound’s Sweet Adelines fiyur-part a cappella singing chorus meets Wednesdays at St. Francois Xavier School, 901 The Rapids Pkwy., 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. No musical experience needed. For more, call Kelly Graham at 519-383-5582
Transition Fair
Options for teens with special needs following high school is the focus of a Transition Fair at Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School, 1257 Michigan Ave. Dinner 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., fair from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more, contact Jennifer Howell at 519-542-3471 ext. 291 or jhowell@pathwayscentre.org. Register at www.2016teentransitionfair.eventbrite.ca by Oct. 20
Thursday, Oct. 27
Cooking Buddies
West Lambton Community Health Centre’s free cooking class for children ages 6 to 12 at All Saints Anglican Church, 178 Hill St., Corunna, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Held the last Thursday of every month until April. Limited spaces. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237
Artist Talk
Allyson Mitchell will discuss her feminist/queer art projects. Free. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. To register, call 519-336-8127
Fright Night Concert
Lambton Concert Band presenting “Fright Night” at the Sarnia Library Auditorium, 124 Christina St. S., 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults, $6 children and students, available from band members or by emailing promotions@lambtonconcertband.com
Friday, Oct. 28
Hot Soup, Cool Jazz
Sarnia Community Foundation presents an evening of music by the Brennan-Williams Trio and dinner at the Riding Club, 980 Riding Club Lane, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Selection of hot soups and bread. Cash bar. Tickets $20 and only available in advance by calling the SCF office at 519-332-2588
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 10 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Tween Craft
For ages 7 to 12. Enjoy PA day with a craft at Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-542-2580
Gallery PD Day
Children can spend a day with artistic activities, stories, and films. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St. Drop-off is 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., pick-up is 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost $55 for non-members. Bring a peanut-free lunch. To register, call 519-336-8127
Saturday, Oct. 29
The Running Dead
Second annual event in Canatara Park featuring a 5K zombie fun run and a 1K kids’ “trek or treat” trail that is zombie-free. $8 to $75, depending on age, event and date of registration. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Partial proceeds to charity. For more, visit sarniazombiefunrun.com
Makerspace Cubelets
For ages 8 and up. At Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-337-3291
Family Fun Day
Includes cookie decorating, face painting, Gunk ‘N’ Dunk, carving demo, bake sale, and more. At Degroot’s Nurseries, 1840 London Line, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds to Lunches 4 Learning. Free admission. For more, visit www.fieryfaces.ca
Choral Workshop
Don Besig & Nancy Price to lead a choral workshop “Count Your Blessings” at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration, $80 includes workshops, 6 choral arrangements, lunch and massed choral participation. Concert on Oct. 30. Registrt online or call 519-542-1203.
Hike
Medium level, three-hour hike of Lambton County Heritage Trail in Port Franks. For details and sign up, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org/hiking
Fall Bazaar
Naked goods, turkey pies, beef pies, and white elephant table items. Point Edward Presbyterian Church, 306 Michigan Ave., 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost $2 per person. Includes coffee, tea and raisin bread. For more, call 519-344-2536
CWL Fall Bazaar
St. Joseph’s Church holding its annual CWL Fall Bazaar at 293 Stuart St., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Items for sale include homemade baked goods, sewing, raffles, tea room and more. All welcome. For more, call Laurie Hardy at 519-332-5378
Annual Bazaar
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church annual bazaar at 261 Christina St. N., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attic treasures, food, jewelry, knitting, Christmas corner, books and more. A Tea Room with tea, coffee and fresh scones. For more, call 519-332-2662
Halloween Jam
Halloween Jam Session and Meat Draw at Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., 2 p.m. Meat draw at 4 p.m. Prizes for best costume. Food available, wheelchair accessible, all welcome. For more, call 519-862-1240
Sunday, Oct. 30
Breakfast and Meat Raffle
Pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham, eggs, and more. St. Joseph’s Parish on Lyndoch Street, Corunna, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $8 adults, $4 children 6 to 12, free under 6. Take out orders available after 8:30 a.m. For more, call 519-862-1213, ext. 28
Crib Tournament
Corunna Legion holding the Harold & Florence Johnson mixed memorial crib tournament. 350 Albert At., registration 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., play at 1 p.m. Cost $10 per person. All welcome, food available, wheelchair accessible. For more, call 519-862-1240
Choral Concert
The culmination of a week-end choral workshop will be a massed choral concert at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Special guest the Lambton Youth Choir. Tickets $10 and available from church office or at the door. For more, call 519-542-1203
Family Sunday
Make a paper mask craft, influenced by Katie Bethune-Leamen’s Ghostface masks. Free, all ages. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, visit 519-336-8127
Roast Beef Dinner
Roast beef dinner at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 718 Cathcart Blvd., 5 p.m. Includes tea, coffee and pie. Cost $15, free for children under 12. Takeout available. Tickets by calling 519-383-6933 or at the door.
Fall Music Fest
Variety show featuring local Sarnia musicians, including vocalists, guitarists, choirs and more. Camlachie United Church, 6784 Camlachie Rd., 2 p.m. Admission $15 for one adult, two for $25, and $5 ages 6 to 12 and free for children under 6. Light refreshments served after show. For tickets, call the church at 519-899-4720 or Shirley 519-491-2517 or Lynn 519-869-4960
Monday, Oct. 31
Halloween Bingo
Wear Halloween costume or black and orange. At the Strangway Centre, 260 East St. N., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost $5 for non-members, includes refreshments and extra cards. To register, call 519-332-0656
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Health Care Jobs
Ten local care providers to provide info at “job stations” to students, parents and job seekers interested in working in health care field. Lambton College Event Centre, 1485 London Road. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. No cost. Presented by the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board. For more, call 519-332-0000.
Healthy Weights
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free five-week program designed to help make permanent lifestyle changes and manage weight at 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Give-a-Book
Organization for Literacy in Lambton’s annual Give-a-Book campaign begins. Drop off new books until Dec. 6 at Lambton Library branches, the Book Keeper, Poppies at Bluewater Health and the Organization’s office in the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre. For more, call 519-332-4876
Healthy Weights
Rapids Family Health Team offering a five-week healthy lifestyle program. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Make and Take
West Lambton Community Health Centre’s “Make and Take” cooking class. Inn of the Good Shepherd, 115 John St., 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must register by calling Rebecca at 419-344-3017, ext. 277
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Choral Concert
Sarnia Concert Association presents the Elmer Iseler Singers, including a tribute to Canada’s 150th birthday. At Imperial Theatre, 168 Christina St. N., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40 adults, $25 students. For tickets, call 519-344-7469 or buy at door.
Lambton Wildlife
Local conservation organization celebrates 50th anniversary with free screening of the new film, The Call of the Forest – The Forgottten Wisdom of Trees. All welcome. 7 p.m., Sarnia Library, For more, visit www.lambtonwildlife.com
Acrylic Basics
Sarnia Artists’ Workshop presents an “Acrylic Basics” workshop with Diane Nelles. Grace United Church, 900 Cathcart Blvd., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost $5. For more, visit www.sarniaartistsworkshop.com or email sarnia.artists.w@gmail.com
Healthy Futures
Rapids Family Health Team offering free parent information session on hunger busting foods and mindful breathing. 1150 Pontiac Dr., 6 p.m Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
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 joan_nienhuis@hotmail.com or Anne Marie Parizeau at 519-542-8150 or anneparizeau@hotmail.com
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 tbogaert@hhbh.ca
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
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 sarnia.artists.w@gmail.com
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. 23
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 jdlk@bell.net
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
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