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Friday, April 17th

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The Cheese Wedge hosts Rock and Raw today at the Chef’s Table, an intimate oyster night with freshly shucked oysters on ice, a chef prepared appetizer, plus Oysters Rockefeller. Tickets are $120 per person, with only eight seats left.

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Looking for a meaningful night out, the Lambton Shores Indigenous Film Festival shared by BGC Sarnia-Lambton runs today to April 21 at the Kineto Theatre. Expect artisan vendors Friday and Saturday evenings, an Honour Drum, plus a survivor Q and A. Tickets are donation today.

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Craving something sweet, Maple Iced Apple Frits are in the spotlight at Global Donuts & Deli, plus a Like and share giveaway with three winners chosen today. Prizes include a dozen donuts or meal combos for two, so get your entry in before the pick is made.

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One Tooth: Active Wear is clearing out big time right now, swimwear is 60 percent off, storewide is 40 percent off, previous clearance is 60 percent, and winter coats hit 75 percent off. All sales are final; gift cards and store credit must be used by April 20.

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If you have been waiting to jump in, Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton is seeking one more person for the current program session. Registration stays open through April 20 at 11:59 PM, so act soon and get your spot confirmed before the final cutoff.

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Local companies can take a global step through the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan, with applications due by April 21 at 23:59 PT. Sectors include defence and security, AI and ICT, clean technologies, plus agri food and forestry, shared by Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership.

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Lambton Shores Indigenous Film Festival

🏢 The Centre

📍 Kineto Theatre

The Lambton Shores Indigenous Film Festival runs today to April 21, 2026 at the Kineto Theatre, showcasing Indigenous cinema across multiple days. The Centre shared the dates and partner tags including Telefilm Canada, check The Centre or the festival flyer for screening times and ticket details.

Festivals

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Thank you and FYI post

🏢 The Nut Bar

📍 The Nut Bar

The Nut Bar posted a brief thank you to SPS and an FYI intended for today. The message is a short community notice from the organization with no further details included.

General Content

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Lambton Shores Indigenous Film Festival

🏢 BGC Sarnia-Lambton

📍 Kineto Theatre

The Lambton Shores Indigenous Film Festival runs today to April 21, 2026 at the Kineto Theatre, featuring films such as Sweet Summer Pow Wow, Occupation: Native, and The Nature of Healing. Expect artisan vendors Friday and Saturday evenings, an Honour Drum with local Elders, and a Q&A with survivors of the Mohawk Institute; tickets are donation on today and 18 and $10 on April 19 and 21 via kineto.ca or walk in.

Festivals

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Rock & Raw

🏢 The Cheese Wedge

📍 The Cheese Wedge Chef’s Table

Rock & Raw is a ticketed oyster night at The Cheese Wedge Chef’s Table today featuring freshly shucked oysters, chef prepared appetizers, and Oysters Rockefeller by Shucker Daddy and Old Man Rockefeller. Seats are extremely limited and tickets are priced at $120 per person, bookable via the Cheese Wedge event page.

Seasonal Menus

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Maple Iced Apple Frits

🏢 Global Donuts & Deli

Global Donuts & Deli is spotlighting its Maple Iced Apple Frits as a must try, and running a Like n share giveaway with three winners chosen today. The shop praises the frit as one of the best flavor combinations, and prizes include a dozen donuts or meal combos for two.

Promotional checkout post — unspecified product

🏢 Harmony for Youth

On today Harmony for Youth posted a playful Indonesian checkout prompt calling the item sweet and cute, with a direct short link to buy. The message Manis dan lucu gemesin! Langsung checkout sekarang JUGAAAAAA points users to https://lzd.co/48JUjiL for immediate purchase and product details.

Product

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The SAUCY BIRD

🏢 Red & Ko

Red & Ko is promoting The SAUCY BIRD, a slow cooked pulled chicken sandwich with creamy bechamel, tangy pickles, and smoky bacon chips. The post urges customers to get in early, implying limited availability, and highlights bold savory textures and a crunchy finish.

Local resident cheque announcement

🏢 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 posted a brief congratulations today announcing that local resident Dan received a cheque for $106,918. The short celebratory update highlights a local win and shares the community excitement in a single upbeat announcement.

General Content

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Early bird renewal savings & sweepstakes

🏢 Sarnia Sting

Renew by 5 PM today to enter the Sarnia Sting Early Bird Sweepstakes and be eligible to win a signed game used Tyler Challenger stick 8️⃣4️⃣. Secure your seats before 2026-05-01 to save $50 per seat, then follow the ticket link https://bit.ly/4cDqByW to complete your renewal.

Sales And Discounts

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Cross-country travel recap

🏢 Oh Me Nerves Photography

Oh Me Nerves Photography shares a 12,000kms cross country recap that covers the entirety of Route 66, hwy 101, and the Pacific Coast Highway, with 14 nights camping, 8 nights in hotels, and visits to Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Antelope Canyon. The post is a joyful travel snapshot that highlights big mileage, mixed accommodations, and a memorable soundtrack moment.

General Content

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Pickled onions — new product announcement

🏢 Huron Farm

Huron Farm announced a small batch release of pickled onions today, noting that only a few jars were made and that the product could become regular stock if customers like it. It is a brief farm store update that invites local shoppers to try the initial jars while supply lasts.

Funnel Cake Friday

🏢 Rustic Scoops Ice Cream Bar

Rustic Scoops Ice Cream Bar is hosting Funnel Cake Friday in Corunna today from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, serving made to order funnel cakes while supplies last. Keep it simple or load it up with toppings, making this an easy choice for an evening dessert run.

Seasonal Menus

COMMUNITY BUILDER

Praill's Greenhouse

Praill's Greenhouse is a fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse and nursery serving Sarnia-Lambton since 1915. They offer seasonal annuals, perennials and nursery stock in spring and summer, grow thousands of in-house poinsettias and sell fresh-cut Christmas trees and seasonal greenery in fall and winter. The greenhouse also stocks tropicals, outdoor pots and decorative wall art, operates regular storefront hours, and supports local groups through poinsettia fundraisers and local delivery options.

A selection of the many charities that Praill's Greenhouse has helped support: