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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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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.
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International Plowing Match volunteer information night
Attend the Volunteer Information Night at Lambton Heritage Museum on Thursday, March 26 to learn about volunteer roles for the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo coming to Brigden in 2027. The evening includes a 6:15 PM guided tour and a 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM information session with light refreshments while organizers outline roles and time commitments.
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Volunteer information session for 2027 International Plowing Match
Lambton County Library invites you to a volunteer information session on Thursday, March 26, 2026 to learn about roles for the 2027 International Plowing Match and to get an early access guided tour of the new Agricultural Hall exhibit. Stop by to ask about time commitments, how to sign up, and ways your skills can support this century old tradition.
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Join the 2027 IPM Committee
The Lambton Federation of Agriculture invites interested individuals to an information session and tour of the new Agricultural Exhibit at the Lambton Heritage Museum on March 26, 2026 to learn about joining the 2027 IPM Committee. This in person session lets you meet organizers, ask about committee duties, and find out how to sign up since no registration link was provided in the original notice.
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LIVERight Calgary Gala
The Canadian Liver Foundation is hosting the LIVERight Calgary Gala on March 27, 2026, an evening of food and entertainment to raise funds for liver disease research and support programs. Tickets are available now at the event page, so plan to reserve your spot and support local research and services.