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Smile Cookie Decorating Volunteer Shift
BGC Sarnia-Lambton needs volunteers to decorate Smile Cookies at the Forest location on May 2 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The two hour shift requires no experience, is social and suitable for friends, and you can sign up by emailing skiernan@bgcsarnia.com.
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Foodbank Sunday Donations
Grace United Church is collecting nonperishable food items and monetary gifts for the Inn of the Good Shepherd on Foodbank Sunday, May 3. Drop donations in baskets by the sanctuary or Cathcart entrances, or place money in your weekly envelope under other and designate Inn to support the Grace Inn fund.
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Smile Cookies Day #5
Smile Cookies at the Tim Hortons Forest location are raising funds for BGC Sarnia-Lambton, with 100% of proceeds donated through Sunday May 3, 2026. Local volunteers and guests, including board member Brook Freer-Wiles and MPP Steve Pinsonneault, promoted the campaign at the Kineto Theatre site in Forest Ontario.
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Smile Cookie fundraiser
BGC Sarnia-Lambton reports 5,176 Smile Cookies sold by the end of Day 4 at Forest Tim Hortons, with three days left to buy or place bulk pre-orders with delivery. The campaign thanks community members, volunteers, and local businesses, and lists pjain@bgcsarnia.com for bulk orders and questions.
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Mental Health Awareness Bingo Challenge
The Raven Heart launches its annual Mental Health Awareness Bingo Challenge to raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent, with Bingo cards available for a minimum donation of $5 in the storefront. They are also running May and June Karma Classes, including three extra free classes during Mental Health Week, all booked through the MINDBODY app.
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Mental Health Awareness Bingo Challenge
The Raven Heart is running a Mental Health Awareness Bingo Challenge during Mental Health Awareness Week, May 4 to May 10, with participants invited to card their bingo cards in studio for a minimum five dollar donation. All proceeds go to the Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent, providing an easy local way to support mental health services.
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Refined Fool Charity Takeover
Join Lambton County Developmental Services on Wednesday, May 6 from 4 to 9 PM for the Refined Fool Charity Takeover, where 15% of sales at Refined Fool Brewing Co. and Burger Rebellion will be donated to LCDS. Expect food, drinks, and a 50/50 draw to help raise funds for programs supporting people with developmental disabilities.
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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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100 Women Who Care meeting
100 Women Who Care in Sarnia Lambton meets on May 6, 2026 for a one hour giving circle where attendees hear brief presentations, cast one vote each, and direct a single collective gift to a local cause. The format is short and social, ideal for people who want to pool resources and make an immediate community impact.
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Board of Directors recruitment
The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton is recruiting Board of Directors members and seeks candidates with experience in Finance, HR, Governance, Healthcare, political acumen, or lived experience. Applications are open until May 8, 2026; apply via the online form or email asslboard@alzheimersarnia.ca for questions.
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Mother's Day flowers fundraiser
Buy a Mother's Day bouquet for $20 to support Community Concerns For the Medically Fragile, pay by e-transfer and pick it up at the tent at the Point Edward Ex-Servicemans Club on May 9, 2026 between 7 AM and 12 PM. It is a quick, local way to give back while getting a gift for Mother's Day.
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Mothers Day Flower Fundraiser
CCMF Sarnia is running a Mothers Day Flower Fundraiser, take it as an easy way to give a thoughtful gift while supporting Community Concerns For the Medically Fragile. Pre-order an arrangement for $20 through April 30, and pick up on May 9 at the Point Edward Ex-Servicemans Club between 7 AM and 12 PM.
