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Grant from Gay Lea Foundation
Rayjon Share Care of Sarnia Inc. announced a grant from the Gay Lea Foundation to fund food sovereignty training and community gardens in Saint-Marc. Executive Director Allison toured the Stewardson family farm in Thedford with Gay Lea representatives, highlighting a partnership aimed at giving families reliable year round produce even when roads are blocked.
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Booze Wagon & The Hive Tattoo Gift Certificate Raffle
Buy cash only raffle tickets at the Sarnia & District Humane Society to support the 10th Annual Country View Classic Car and Truck Show on August 23, 2026. Tickets are $10 for the Booze Wagon, and a $300 Hive Tattoo gift certificate is available with tickets $10 each or 3 for $25; purchasers must be 19 or older.
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50/50 ticket fundraiser
Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton is running a 50/50 ticket fundraiser with ticket sales open online and a firm deadline of August 30, 2026. Buy tickets at www.habitatsarnia.com/win to support local housing work and enter the raffle before the deadline.
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Summer 50/50 Lottery
Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton is holding a Summer 50/50 Lottery with a draw on August 31, 2026; half the jackpot will go to one winner while ticket sales support local home building programs. Buy tickets now to support the cause and enter to win, and share the campaign using #HabitatSarnia and #Summer5050.
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Golf tournament raffle announcement
Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton asks golf tournament participants to keep their 50/50 tickets, the winner will be drawn at the end of August. Hold on to your ticket and watch for the organization to post the official raffle result.
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Train Your Brain fundraising & fall program registration
Literacy Lambton is running the Train Your Brain fundraiser supported by the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia-Lambton Golden K, raising funds through volunteering at Sarnia Jackpot Time bingo to support reading and math programs for Grade 3 and Grade 4 students. Fall program registration opens on 2026-09-01 at 9:00 AM, with details available under the programs tab at literacylambton.org.
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Annual General Meeting and Annual Report Announcement
The Women's Interval Home of Sarnia-Lambton will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The organization's Annual Report for 2025 to 2026 will be posted on womensintervalhome.com at that time, outlining statistics, highlights, and milestones from the year.
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Annual Golf Tournament
The Sarnia & District Humane Society is holding its annual Golf Tournament at Huron Oaks Golf Course on September 18, 2026, with registration open and only a handful of teams remaining. The event celebrates sponsors and raises funds for animals in the society care, so register soon via the official tournament page to secure a team spot.
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Tee Box Pet Photo — 2026 Humane Society Open
The Sarnia and District Humane Society is taking final orders for Tee Box Pet Photo signs, $30 each, which will be displayed at Huron Oaks Golf Course on September 18, 2026. Signs include your pet photo and name, can be picked up at the shelter the Monday after the tournament, and purchases do not require tournament attendance.
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Meals on Wheels volunteer spotlight
The Victorian Order of Nurses spotlights 93 year old Carlton Sanford, who has delivered Meals on Wheels across Greater Halifax every Thursday since 2000, a 26 year commitment. The piece highlights how his visits deliver more than food, offering companionship and small household help; read the full story via the link provided.
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Care for a Day Donation Campaign
St. Joseph's Hospice Sarnia-Lambton is raising support for its Care for a Day Donation Campaign to help cover a daily care cost that exceeds $785, with government funding covering 56 percent and a $345 shortfall per bed. A $200 Care for a Day donation helps bridge that gap, and gifts can be made by phone, in person at the Resource Centre, or online with a full tax receipt and optional recognition.
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Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Bluewater Power highlights the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, offering up to $650 in emergency help for electricity bills. Apply through the official LEAP page at Oeb.ca/leap to review eligibility and begin the application.
