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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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Problem gambling support hotline
Lambton County Addiction Svc offers a free, non-judgmental problem gambling hotline and text support for young adults and family members. Reach out anytime by calling 1-866-531-2600 or texting CONNEX to 247247 for immediate listening and referrals to community care.
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Regional Hubs Volunteer Program
Breast Cancer Society of Canada is recruiting volunteers for its Regional Hubs across Canada to support local events, fundraising, and education today. If you want to help your community and connect with a national volunteer network focused on research and patient outcomes, apply at the Regional Hubs page: breastcancer.ca/regional-hubs.
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CANstruction Sarnia-Lambton Donation Campaign
CANstruction Sarnia-Lambton runs today to March 22 at Lambton Mall, inviting families to spot the hidden mascot tINNy, fill out ballots at the Toys R Us kiosk, and win one of three kids gift baskets. While enjoying large sculptures made from donated food, visitors can vote for favorite builds and donate using red collection cans or the QR codes at each structure to support The Inn of the Good Shepherd.
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Care for a Day Donation Campaign
St. Joseph's Hospice Sarnia-Lambton asks supporters to fund a day of compassionate care with a $200 Care for a Day donation, helping cover part of the $785 daily cost where government funding covers 56 percent. Donations are eligible for a full tax receipt and donors can be recognized on social media or with a butterfly on the hospice recognition board; call 519-337-0537 or give online to dedicate a day in memory or honour.
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Lady Ishbel Aberdeen commemoration
The Victorian Order of Nurses commemorates Lady Ishbel Aberdeen on her birthday today, noting that her vision founded VON 129 years ago and that her legacy continues across their community health work. Read more on the VON history page linked in the post.
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Volunteer recruitment (Canada)
MADD Canada is recruiting volunteers and directs interested people to its official volunteer page for role descriptions and signup details. Visit the MADD Canada volunteer page at https://madd.ca/pages/volunteering/madd-canada-volunteers/ to start the application process.
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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.