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Sarnia-Lambton Small Business Grant Program
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership launched a Small Business Grant Program awarding ten grants of up to $4,000 to eligible Lambton County businesses. Applications are open online until April 10, 2026, so local business owners should review the program page and apply before the deadline.
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Volunteer Director - Board of Directors
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is seeking one volunteer Director for a three year term, open to residents or business owners in Lambton County. Applications are due April 10, 2026; apply online via the provided link and see the media release for full details.
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Client Holiday Gift Campaign pasta fundraiser
Buy a $20 ticket to support Lambton Elderly Outreach's Client Holiday Gift Campaign and pick up a ready made pasta meal at the Dante Club on April 30, 2026 between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets must be purchased and paid for in cash at the LEO office before April 23, so plan ahead to support local elders.
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Mother's Day gift basket raffle
Buy a raffle ticket at Local Motif between April 1 and May 5 for a chance to win a Mother's Day gift basket, with the draw on May 6, 2026. All proceeds go to the Sarnia & District Humane Society, and tickets are sold in person at Local Motif.
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Branch election volunteer call
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 172 will hold its election night meeting today, and nominations are now open for branch positions. Branch members who can give time are encouraged to consider running, with details available through the branch's usual communication channels.
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Empty Bowls fundraiser
Bid on one of a kind handmade bowls at the Empty Bowls fundraiser on April 9, 2026, supporting The Inn of the Good Shepherd. The event features Celebrity Bowls with Sarah and Hilary from FOX Mornings and other local media personalities, with proceeds benefitting shelter services.
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Empty Bowls
The Inn of the Good Shepherd warns that the 7:00 PM seating for Empty Bowls is almost sold out and urges people to secure tickets soon. The fundraiser uses a simple bowl of soup to raise money for food, shelter, and support for local individuals and families, with the final relevance date inferred as April 9, 2026 based on the published urgency.
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Volunteer Appreciation Night
Sarnia Hockey Association is holding SHA Volunteer Appreciation Night for volunteers on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with an explicit note that the event is not on Monday. The brief notice lists only the date and organizer, so volunteers should contact the association for time, venue, and any sign up requirements.
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Companions for Change round-up donation campaign
From April 2 to April 15, 2026, Bosley's is running the Companions for Change round up campaign across Canada, letting customers donate by rounding up purchases to the nearest dollar. Donations support the Companions for Change program for pet organizations; ask in store Animal Care Experts or visit the campaign page to learn more.
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Earth Rangers Battery Blitz Contest
Thedford Library is promoting the Earth Rangers Battery Blitz Contest for Earth Month; recycle used batteries at select LCLibrary locations and enter by snapping a photo of your contribution. The contest runs through April 18, 2026; details and recycling guidance are available at the campaign website.
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Dan Nagle Champions for Charity participation
Dan Nagle, BDO Partner and Local Market Leader in Kitchener Waterloo, will box for Champions for Charity on April 24, 2026 to raise funds for McMaster Childrens Hospital Foundation and Waterloo Regional Health Network. Visit the campaign page to contribute and watch his full interview via the linked video for his reasons and reflections on taking this on.
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Community Parks Clean-Up Day
Join the City of Sarnia on April 25, 2026 for Community Parks Clean-Up Day to remove litter from parks, trails, streets, and green spaces. Registration is open through 4:00 PM on April 10, supplies are provided by Nova Chemicals, and volunteers are invited to a thank-you BBQ from the Rotary Club of Sarnia-Lambton After-Hours.
