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Light up the Night - CK Edition race
Noelle's Gift to Children needs volunteers for the Light up the Night CK Edition race at Mud Creek Trail in Chatham on Friday, April 24, 2026. Volunteer roles include registration and course marshaling, and high school students can earn community involvement hours while supporting the 1km Kids Run, chip timed 5km Run, and 5km Walk.
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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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Jordan's Run the Runway 5K Series
Jordan's Run the Runway 5K Series, organized by YMCA House by the Side of the Road, is a charity run that invites you to register in support of Jordan's legacy. Early bird pricing ends today; sign ups are available via the Race Roster event page linked in the announcement.
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Volunteer Appreciation Night
Sarnia Hockey Association is holding SHA Volunteer Appreciation Night for volunteers today, 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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Ice surface water removal volunteer shift
The Forest Curling & Social Club is calling volunteers to meet at the Curling Club at 9:00 AM today to help move standing water off the ice surface. Bring rubber boots and your own squeegee, everyone is welcome to pitch in for this quick, hands on community shift.
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Donation update: The Grace Cafe Sarnia
DOG EAT DOG posted a morning donation update to The Grace Cafe Sarnia today, thanking Ginny and her volunteers and noting that a Smart Car efficiently transported the food. The brief update highlights low operating cost, with $32 to fill the tank and a recommendation for cheap insurance for city donation runs.
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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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Growing Home with BASF
The Petrolia Community Refrigerator is a top three finalist in Ontario for Growing Home with BASF, a national community giving program sharing a $160,000 prize fund. Public voting runs March 31 to April 17, 2026 at https://agro.basf.ca/growinghome/voting.html, so Canadians have until April 17 to cast their free vote to help PCR win provincial funding.
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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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Don-Inn-o’s cereal drive
King George Vi School is running the Don-Inn-o’s cereal drive to collect full boxes of cereal for the Inn of the Good Shepherd, due April 23, 2026. Bring cereal boxes before the deadline to support the shelter and help your school compete for one of three freezie party prizes.
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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.
