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Cat-tastic festival
Sarnia & District Humane Society is inviting the community to its Cat-tastic festival at DeGroot's Nurseries on March 21, 2026, featuring cats up for adoption and sponsorship from Bluewater Power. The post is a vendor shout out and community invite to meet adoptable cats in a family friendly setting.
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Give the Kids a Lift raffle (25th anniversary)
Ironworks Health and Wellness Centre is running the 25th anniversary Give the Kids a Lift raffle to raise funds for Pathways Health Centre for Children in Sarnia-Lambton. Tickets are $15 each or 3 for $40 and are available now at the front desk for cash only; the source notes the event is "two weeks" away from the March 9 publication date, which implies around March 23, 2026.
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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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Ruff Ride Fundraising Event
Join the Ruff Ride Fundraising Event on August 9th, 2026, to support the Sarnia & District Humane Society, which successfully raised $4000.00 for animals in need.
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Classroom Expansion Capital Campaign
John Knox Christian School has raised $641,000 toward a $1.25 million classroom expansion and needs to reach $1,000,000 (80% of the goal) by March 15, 2026 to begin construction this spring and open by September 2026; donate by cheque (payable to John Knox Christian School, memo "capital campaign") or e-transfer to treasurer@wyomingjkcs.com.
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Lambton Shores Accessibility Award
The Lambton Shores Accessibility Award recognizes significant contributions to disability inclusion, with nominations open until March 15, 2026.
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School expansion capital campaign
John Knox Christian School has raised nearly $650,000 toward a $1.25 million expansion and needs $350,000 more to reach $1,000,000 by March 15, 2026. Donations can be made by cheque to the Finance Committee or by e transfer to treasurer@wyomingjkcs.com with "capital campaign" in the memo, and the school hopes to start construction this spring so classrooms are ready by September 2026.
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Annual Ramadan Food Drive - donation drop-off locations and deadline
The Sarnia Muslim Association is accepting non perishable food and hygiene donations through March 15, 2026 for its Annual Ramadan Food Drive, with initial collections done on March 1. Drop items at Sarnia Muslim Association 1609 London Line, Math Plus Tutors 108 Mitton St S., or The Book Keeper 500 Exmouth St, or look for collections coordinated by Bluewater Health and Petrolia Hospital volunteers.
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On Track for Justice
On Track for Justice is Development and Peace - Caritas Canada's Lent campaign promoted by the Parishes of the South Zone of Sarnia, with parish collections on Solidarity Sunday, March 22, 2026. Learn more or give online at https://devp.org/en, and watch Bishop Fabbro's reflection to hear why this campaign matters during Lent.
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March Madness Auction for Special Olympics
Special Olympics Ontario is running a March Madness auction that closes Monday, March 23, 2026, with premium packages like Final Four tickets for April 4 and April 6 and a 16 person private suite for the Raptors 905 on March 28. Listed prices include the Final Four package at $4,000 and the Raptors 905 suite at $900; all proceeds support Special Olympics Ontario programming. Place bids at 32auctions.com/SOOFinalFour before the March 23 deadline.
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Celebration of Youth Awards — Scholarship Program
The YMCA Jerry McCaw Family Centre is accepting nominations and applications for the Celebration of Youth Awards, recognizing Sarnia-Lambton youth ages 17 to 20 with $1000 scholarships. Applications close on March 24, 2026, so visit the YMCA application page to nominate or apply soon.
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Municipal elections information session
Attend a Municipal Council information session on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 with sessions at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at the County of Lambton Building in Wyoming, or join virtually. Mr. Nigel Bellchamber will cover nominations, candidate responsibilities, and the campaign process; register by emailing election@petrolia.ca.