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Church in the Park helper request
St Paul's United Church Petrolia needs helpers to unpack, set up, and later pack up equipment for their Church in the Park service. Volunteers should arrive at the park by 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2026; the request is signed by Rev Carol.
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Booze Wagon & The Hive Tattoo Gift Certificate Raffle
Buy cash only raffle tickets at the Sarnia & District Humane Society to support the 10th Annual Country View Classic Car and Truck Show on August 23, 2026. Tickets are $10 for the Booze Wagon, and a $300 Hive Tattoo gift certificate is available with tickets $10 each or 3 for $25; purchasers must be 19 or older.
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Summer 50/50 Lottery
Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton is holding a Summer 50/50 Lottery with a draw on August 31, 2026; half the jackpot will go to one winner while ticket sales support local home building programs. Buy tickets now to support the cause and enter to win, and share the campaign using #HabitatSarnia and #Summer5050.
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Golf tournament raffle announcement
Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton asks golf tournament participants to keep their 50/50 tickets, the winner will be drawn at the end of August. Hold on to your ticket and watch for the organization to post the official raffle result.
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Train Your Brain fundraising & fall program registration
Literacy Lambton is running the Train Your Brain fundraiser supported by the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia-Lambton Golden K, raising funds through volunteering at Sarnia Jackpot Time bingo to support reading and math programs for Grade 3 and Grade 4 students. Fall program registration opens on 2026-09-01 at 9:00 AM, with details available under the programs tab at literacylambton.org.
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Annual General Meeting and Annual Report Announcement
The Women's Interval Home of Sarnia-Lambton will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The organization's Annual Report for 2025 to 2026 will be posted on womensintervalhome.com at that time, outlining statistics, highlights, and milestones from the year.
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Veteran Banner Program
Petrolia and Royal Canadian Legion Br. 216 invite families, friends, and businesses to sponsor full color veteran banners for $285 each. Order starting July 13 with a due date of August,17 2026; banners will display from Mid-October through after Remembrance Day and proceeds benefit Royal Canadian Legion Br. 216.
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Public Open House — Draft Zoning By-law Update
The Municipality of Brooke Alvinston is holding a public open house for its Draft Zoning By law Update on Wednesday, August 19 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Brooke Alvinston Inwood Community Centre Complex. Stop by to review the proposed changes, ask planning staff questions, and submit feedback in person or via email at jdenkers@brookealvinston.com.
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Watford Library temporary closure and renovation (Phase 2)
Watford Library will be closed for Phase 2 renovations from August 21 to October 18, 2026, so teams can improve accessibility and preserve the historic Carnegie building. Patrons can use nearby Lambton County Library branches in Alvinston, Arkona, Forest, and Wyoming, access eBooks and eAudiobooks, or use Library by Mail; the exterior book return at Watford will remain open for returns.
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Meet the Eddy’s Nomads Dog Rescue
Rustic Paws is hosting a meetup to meet dogs from Eddy's Nomads Dog Rescue at Imperial City Brew House on August 22, 2026. Stop by to meet adoptable dogs, speak with rescue volunteers about fostering or helping out, and enjoy a casual community gathering.
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Commit to Compassion, Invest in Impact
Knox Presbyterian Church asks supporters to "Commit to Compassion, Invest in Impact" by contributing via bank E Transfer to sustain community ministries. The church also announces Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible Camp at the Legacy Centre in Thedford, August 24 to 28, 2026, with online registration available at the provided sign up link.
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Back to School Kit pickup
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is organizing Back to School Kit pickup at Temple Baptist Church on August 29 and at the Inn of the Good Shepherd on September 2 and 3, for pre registered families with a valid Blue Card. Kits are distributed free with partners including the Catherine Wilson Foundation, Suncor, and the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia-Lambton Golden K and Dow helping make the program possible.
