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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Annual Flag Raising
The Centre will host its annual Flag Raising at the City's Flag Court in Paul Blundy Park on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The community is invited to join a brief ceremonial observance to raise awareness and show support, and to share the event using #SAAM2026.
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Inspire Year Five Nominations Open
The Centre opened nominations on International Women’s Day for Inspire Year Five, asking people across Sarnia-Lambton to nominate women and gender diverse leaders under the theme Give to Gain. Submit your candidate via the online form to highlight someone who models generosity, collaboration, and measurable community impact.
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Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking
The Centre posted a virtual reel recap of Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking with Kaitlin Bick on March 5, 2026 for National Anti Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The post thanks participants and community partners, centering the message that education equals prevention.
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Denim & Dignity: A Community Catwalk for Justice
Denim & Dignity is a fashion forward community catwalk hosted by The Centre at The Gallery in Downtown Sarnia on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Doors open at 6 PM and the show starts at 7 PM, with only 50 seats released at 11:00 AM, so visit www.revelree.ca/event/denimanddignity to reserve your ticket quickly.
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Self-Care Group with Samantha
A client only self care workshop with Samantha invites you to make your own lip balms, lip scrubs, and body scrubs on Monday, March 16 from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM at The Centre. All supplies are provided, and registration is through Samantha by email or phone.
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Rooted & Rising: Youth Group with Payton
Rooted & Rising is a two session, all gender youth group at The Centre for ages 14 to 18, meeting on March 12 and March 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. Session One focuses on self esteem with creative activities, and Session Two explores trauma responses and how the mind and body react to stress; register with Trish at trish@thecentresarnia.ca or 519-337-3154 x203.
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Out of the Margins: Shining a Spotlight on Gender-Based Violence Against Older Adults
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario is hosting Out of the Margins, a virtual training on March 4, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM that focuses on gender based violence against older adults. The session will be held on Zoom and is open for registration via the provided link, making it an accessible professional development opportunity for caregivers and service providers.
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Make It Our Business for Managers & Supervisors
Make It Our Business is a three hour interactive training for managers and supervisors on April 13, 2026 from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM at the Gateway Room in St. Clair Corporate Centre. Facilitated by Margaret MacPherson from CREWAC and presented by The Centre, the session teaches leaders to recognize warning signs, respond supportively, and connect workers to internal and community supports while meeting workplace health and safety responsibilities.
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Mission of the Month
The Centre's Mission of the Month asks shoppers to buy coffee bags or Wick and Bear candles, with one dollar from each purchase supporting the center's programs. The promotion ends tomorrow, February 28, 2026, so this is an easy, time sensitive way to give while shopping local.
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Support for people affected by sexual harm
The Centre in Sarnia offers confidential, trauma informed support, counselling, and advocacy for survivors of sexual harm and for people who feel triggered by related news. Support is available without requiring a crisis, call (519)337-3154 or visit thecentresarnia.ca to connect and learn more.
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Pink Shirt Day — Feb 25
The Centre is marking Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, asking the community to wear pink and promote kindness with the message Stand up. Speak out. Be kind. Share your support using #TheCentreSL and #TheCentreSarnia to join the local movement to end bullying.
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Sunday Fun Day
Sunday Fun Day at SGCC1874 is a casual community pop up promoted by The Centre with the Bluewater Health Foundation, offering food and cozy vibes. Tickets are available at the door, making it easy to drop in and enjoy a relaxed neighborhood gathering.
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Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking
The Centre presents Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking, a keynote by Kaitlin Bick on March 2, 2026 in Sarnia Lambton for National Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The talk centers lived experience and is aimed at survivors and supporters; the announcement did not include time, venue, or registration details.
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Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking
On Monday, March 2, 2026, The Centre presents Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking, a keynote by Kaitlin Bick at Sarnia Library Theatre from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for National Anti Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The session centers survivor voices, practical advocacy strategies, and local resources; tickets are available at the event page.
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Denim & Dignity: A Community Catwalk for Justice
The Centre is seeking 8 to 10 hair stylists or apprentices and 6 to 8 makeup artists to volunteer for Denim & Dignity, a community catwalk for justice coming this spring. To volunteer or get role details contact Community Engagement Coordinator Hollie Millholland at 519-337-3154 x206 or hollie@thecentresarnia.ca.
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Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking
Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking is a ticketed community education seminar presented by The Centre featuring Kaitlin Bick, offering a survivor perspective on human trafficking. The original post invites Sarnia Lambton community members to attend but does not include date, time, location, or ticket details; check The Centre's official channels for registration.
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Winner announcement for Tanya Tamilio
On 2026-02-13 The Centre announced on social media that Tanya Tamilio won the Winter Blues Basket giveaway. The post uses hashtags like #WeHaveAWinner and #LocalLove to highlight a community giveaway, though it does not include entry steps or prize value.
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Winter Blues Basket Fundraiser
The Centre says the Winter Blues Basket raffle sold out with 200 tickets and that the enlarged basket will be drawn on 2026-02-13 at 1:00 PM. Organizers thanked sponsors and ticket buyers for supporting community wellness and local businesses, and said the winner would be announced at the 1:00 PM draw.
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Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking
Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking is a community awareness event hosted by The Centre at the Sarnia Library Theatre on March 2, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, featuring special guest Kaitlin Bick. The event emphasizes awareness, with tickets available online at Revelree.ca/event/htawareness. It is presented as a public session for local residents wishing to learn more about human trafficking awareness.
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Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking
The Centre presents Beyond Survival: Life Before and After Trafficking, featuring a keynote by Kaitlin Bick and an afternoon of learning and connection in honour of National Anti Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Spots are limited and tickets are required, visit revelree.ca/event/htawareness to secure your place. This program centers education, survivor informed perspectives, and community impact.
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February Mission Roast & Coffee Donation Campaign
This February The Centre is Bean on a Mission's featured cause, with one dollar from every Wick & Bear Mission Roast candle and every bag of Bean on a Mission coffee donated to The Centre's programs. The month long promotion is a simple way to support local services by purchasing qualifying items from participating sellers.
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SUNDAY FUN DAY Fundraiser
The Centre published a social media reel (Talk About It Tuesday, S07E10) on 2026-02-10 that highlights the SUNDAY FUN DAY fundraiser in partnership with @bwhfoundation (Bluewater Health Foundation); the post uses tags including #TheCentreSarnia and #Fundraiser but does not include donation links or event dates.
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Denim & Dignity: A Community Catwalk for Justice
The Centre is recruiting volunteers for "Denim & Dignity: A Community Catwalk for Justice" this spring — they need local allies, models of all ages and genders, and leaders & creatives; contact Hollie Millholland at 519-337-3154 x206 or hollie@thecentresarnia.ca to get involved.
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Sunday Fun Day
Sunday Fun Day is a ticketed live-music afternoon hosted by The Centre on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (1–5 PM) at the Sarnia Golf & Curling Club, featuring Hayden Mellon and Kalie Woodcock.
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Human Trafficking Awareness Talk
On 2026-02-09 The Centre delivered a guest speaker session for SSW Year 2 students on human trafficking and exploitation, issuing a call to action to spread awareness and highlighting community partnership (#HTAwareness).