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Wednesday, Dec. 9
Event Cancelled
A literacy event with authors Kevin and Alex Newman on this date has been cancelled. Refunds available at The Book Keeper or the Organization for Literacy in Lambton. For more, call Noelle at 519-332-4876
Open House
Rapids Family Health Team hosting an open house and Annual General Meeting. Free refreshments, displays, prizes and giveaways, 1150 Pontiac Dr. 1:00 p.m., 3 p.m. For more, call 519-339-8949
Open House
Rapids Family Health Team hosting an open house and Annual General Meeting. Free refreshments, displays, prizes and giveaways, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, call 519-339-8949
Beer and Carols
At Two Amigos, 914 Murphy Rd., 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by Grace United Church. For more, call 519-542-1203
Green Drinks
Informal gathering featuring St. Clair Secondary teacher Kevin Shaw leading a discussion on the cost of carbon. Free. Limbo Lounge back room, 196 Christina St. N., open 6:30 p.m., discussion at 7 p.m. For more, contact [email protected]
Thursday, Dec. 10
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy, 1150 Pontiac Dr. Sarnia, 2 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering free seminar to help quit smoking with nicotine replacement therapy, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 2 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Lecture Series
Canadian art is presented in a global text with curator Katerina Atanassova. Includes casual reception and a look at the exhibition. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $20 + tax, $18 + tax for gallery members. Must register. For more, call 519-336-8127
Diabetes Cooking Class
Led by a diabetes dietician. All skill levels welcome. At West Lambton Community Health Centre, 429 Exmouth St., 10 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 259
Friday, Dec. 11
Live Music Cafe
Sisters Of Soul host a Christmas Live Music Café with special guest Annette Dillon at the Foursquare Church building, 207 Talfourd, 7:30 pm. Admission free, donations welcome, as well as canned goods for The Inn of The Good Shepherd. For more, call Sue at 519-336-8117
Saturday, Dec. 12
Hiking
Join the Lambton Outdoors Club for an easy, two-hour night hike to see the Christmas Lights. Meet 6:30 p.m. at the Centennial Park boat launch. For more, call Doug at 519-330-4960
Lego Club
For children 6 and up, at Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Must pre-register. For more, call 519-845-3324 ext. 5228
Bazaar & Food Sale
Winter bazaar and food sale at Little Friends Daycare. 295 Essex St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including Native crafts and lots of vendors. For more, call 519-339-0945 ext. 1
Christmas Cantata
A cantata “Together for Christmas” at London Road West United Church, 2092 London Line, 7 p.m. Guests include The Georgian Singers and LRW Ladies Choir. For more, call 519-542-2084
Bake & Craft Sale
Annual Corunna Royal Canadian Legion bake and craft sale at 350 Albert St., Corunna, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds to the Fred Victor Centre for homeless veterans. For more, call 519-862-1240
Christmas Turkey Raffle
Raffle including turkeys and LCBO and Foodland gift cards, at Corunna Royal Canadian Legion, 350 Albert St., Corunna, 4 p.m. to midnight. Food available. For more, call 519-862-1240
Choir Performance
Entertainment by The Georgian Singers, London Road West Ladies Choir & guests and The London Road West Choir, at London Road West United Church, 2092 London Line, 7 p.m. A cantata will also be held Dec. 13, 10 p.m. For more, call 519-542-2084
Christmas Sale
Last Chance Christmas Sale at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $2, children 12 and under free. Includes bake table, lunch, vendors, and silent auction. For more, call 519-542-1203
Pancake Breakfast
In support of local refugee support at Sarnia Christian School, 1273 Exmouth St., 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Donations appreciated. Maple and honey gift items for sale. Profits to support Syrian refugees sponsored by local Christian Reformed Churches. For more, call 519-542-4202
Christmas Jazz
Performance by Peter Karle Jazz Trio with Soprano Terri Achmann at Central United Church, 220 George St., 7 p.m. Tickets $15. For tickets, call 519-344-4561
Refugee Support
The local Christian Reformed refugee committee is hosting a pancake breakfast to help sponsor two Syrian refugee families coming to Sarnia-Lambton. All welcome. Sarnia Christian School, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tax receipts available for larger donations. For more, call Art at 519-542-5009
Drawing Lessons
Gallery staff and drawing instructors provide guidance to help develop observational and technical drawing skills. Materials provided, all skill levels welcome. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Must register. For more, call 519-336-8127
Sunday, Dec. 13
Arts at St. Barts
A free advent festival of lessons and carols with St. Bart’s Choir and friends, with tenor Malcolm Heaton. St. Bartholomew Church, 718 Cathcart Blvd., For more, call 519-383-6933
Family Sunday
At the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Featured artwork: Paul Kane, West Coast Encampment. Paint a picture of what you imagine life was like before cities. All ages welcome. For more, call 519-336-8127
Monday, Dec. 14
Tween Book Club
For ages 8-12. At Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ask at the circulation desk for your copy of this month’s selection. Must pre-register. For more, call 519-845-3324 ext. 5228
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Tween Book Club
Book club (“The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe”) for ages 9-11. Parents welcome to join. At Bright’s Grove Library, 2618 Hamilton Rd., Bright’s Grove, 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Must pre-register. For more, call 519-845-3324 ext. 5228
Change Of Command
The 44 Sarnia Imperial Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, will have a change of command, from Captain Janet M Erickson, CD, to Captain Gordon R Gark, CD. All welcome, 7 p.m., 302 Devine St.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy, 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 2 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Breast Cancer Support
Survivors support survivors at the Sarnia-Lambton breast cancer support group, Chris Dawson Centre, 420 East St. N. Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register by calling 519-337-8700
Newcomers Cooking
All skill levels welcome. At YMCA Learning and Career Centre, 660 Oakdale Ave., 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register, call 519-344-3017
Children’s Cooking Class
At St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd. S., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For ages 6-11. Limited enrollment. To register, call 519-344-3017
Thursday, Dec. 17
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Saturday, Dec. 19
Hometown Hockey Tour
The two-day Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour comes to Sarnia featuring special guests, pick-up hockey games, local entertainment, food, interactive games, live music and culminating in an outdoor viewing party of an NHL game. Saturday, 12 noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, 12 noon to conclusion of game. For more, call 519-332-0527, ext. 3202
Sunday, Dec. 20
Fundraising Dinner
Lunches 4 Learning fundraising dinner at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner includes tourtiere, mixed greens salad, home-made desserts & beverages. Adults $15, children 6-12 $7, children under 6 free. For tickets, call 519-542-1203
Family Sunday
Create 2-D artwork based on Horatio Walker, The First Snow. At the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages welcome. For more, call 519-336-8127
Monday, Dec. 21
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free cooking class on mood-boosting foods to ward off winter blues, 1150 Pontiac Dr. 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Annual Fundraiser
Sixth annual ‘Paige’s Fundraiser’ for the Inn of the Good Shepherd at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more, call 519-339-9763 or e-mail [email protected]
Wednesday, Dec. 23
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class on mood-boosting foods to ward off winter blues,1150 Pontiac Dr., at 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949