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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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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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Green Shirt Day awareness post
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter marks Green Shirt Day on April 7 to honor Logan Boulet and promote organ donation. The post notes that after the April 2018 Humboldt Broncos crash more than 150,000 Canadians registered as organ donors, and it asks people to wear green, share his story, and talk about donor registration using the provided links.
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Donation request
Bluewater Health Foundation says its office will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 and will reopen Tuesday, April 7 at 8:30 AM. If you want to donate during the holiday, the foundation directs donors to give securely online at www.bwhf.ca/donate.
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Branch election volunteer call
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 172 will hold its election night meeting on April 8, 2026, 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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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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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.
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Midtown Trail Spring Clean Up
Join the NuSarnia Foundation on April 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the Midtown Trail Spring Clean Up to help get the trail ready for the season. This annual volunteer session focuses on trail maintenance and litter removal, and organizers will sign off on community service hours for students; register at the provided signup link.
