Your Daily Update

Wednesday, July 29th

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Lambton County Developmental Services hosts a Family and Caregiver Night today from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the LCDS Admin Office in Petrolia. Learn about housing supports and subsidies, ask questions, and connect with other families exploring options.

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National Wing Day is the excuse to go early, Tang's China House has Jar Doo Wings at half price today for dine in or take out. The one day deal runs while supplies last, so arrive sooner if you want to make sure you get an order.

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If your routine includes the Day Program, note it is closed today, according to Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton. Clients, care partners, and families can contact the office with questions and plan ahead for services to resume at the next scheduled session.

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McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers is collecting school supplies at the Sarnia office through Friday at 3:00 PM. Drop off notebooks, pencils, or monetary donations to help local students, and support community partners working to get kids ready for the school year.

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Support local entrepreneurs and you could win, Ironworks Health and Wellness Centre is running the Made Local Contest with a $250 local gift card prize. Enter before Friday, then use the contest spotlight to discover Sarnia Lambton businesses you have not tried yet.

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Stock up on bacon and earn more while you shop, double loyalty points are on through August 2 at Davy Jones Quality Meats. Choose traditional, thick cut, diced, or peameal, and visit the Sarnia or Point Edward shop to maximize your points.

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National Chicken Wing Day wing deal

🏢 Bad Dog Sarnia

📍 Sarnia

Bad Dog Sarnia is marking National Chicken Wing Day with any of their 18 wing flavors priced at 0.99 per wing on July 29, 2026. The playful promotion is highlighted with a short video showing customers enjoying the wings and a lighthearted disclaimer.

Sales And Discounts

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Blueberry Lavender Macaron Latte

🏢 Great Lakes Refill Company

Great Lakes Refill Company recommends the Blueberry Lavender Macaron Latte as a playful cafe at home treat, combining blueberry and lavender flavors with a macaron inspired sweetness. The suggestion was published with the hashtag #cafeathome on 2026-07-29, inviting you to try a dessert style latte warm or iced.

Drinks And Beverages

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Mentor recruitment — waitlist child profile

🏢 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton is seeking a steady, caring mentor for Zoey, a 6 year old who enjoys park play, colouring and crafts, and trying new adventures. Call 519 336 0460 or apply online at the link provided to learn more and start the matching process.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Brie S’More feature

🏢 The Cheese Wedge

Try the Brie S'More for a gooey sweet and savory upgrade to your campfire treats; skewer a wedge of Brie, warm it until it starts to melt, then place it on a cracker with your favourite preserve. The Cheese Wedge recommends adding Brie crackers and preserves to your camping checklist and stopping by their shop to stock up before you head out.

Day Program Closure Reminder

🏢 Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton

📍 Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton Day Program

The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton posted a reminder that its Day Program will be closed on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Clients, care partners, and families are asked to contact the office with any questions and plan for the program to resume at the next scheduled session.

General Content

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Know Your Rights After an Accident

🏢 Preferred Towing

Preferred Towing reminds drivers that they can question or challenge insurance claim decisions and escalate unresolved disputes to the General Insurance OmbudService. Call 1-877-225-0446 or visit the GIO website to learn more or submit a complaint after you have used your insurer's internal process.

Automotive

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Backyard design inspiration

🏢 DeGroot's Nurseries

DeGroot's Nurseries points you to Techo Bloc's project gallery for backyard design inspiration and paving solutions, then suggests visiting the nursery to see products in person. Browse the transformations online to gather ideas for patios, pathways, and layouts, and stop by the store to compare materials and finishes up close.

Gardening And Landscape

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Baked by Barb at Brights Grove Summer Market

🏢 The Nut Bar

📍 Brights Grove Summer Market

Baked by Barb will be at the Brights Grove Summer Market today, July 29, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM offering sourdough goods. Stop by during evening market hours to grab freshly baked items from this local vendor.

General Event

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Like-and-share donut giveaway

🏢 Global Donuts & Deli

Global Donuts & Deli posted a like and share giveaway on July 29, inviting followers to like and share for a chance to win donuts. The playful message references LOUIE and uses emoji to keep the entry instructions short and social.

Giveaway

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Packing Up the Shop — Part One

🏢 Lake Life Studio

Lake Life Studio shares Part One of Packing Up the Shop, a candid, serialized account published on July 29, 2026, about moving out of a space that served as their shop for over a decade. The post highlights that the back area functioned as the artist's studio for 11 years and frames the move as both challenging and celebratory.

History

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Earwax removal service notice

🏢 Lambton Audiology Associates

Lambton Audiology Associates announces that their trained clinicians perform safe, effective earwax removal using industry leading cutting edge technology, offering local relief in Sarnia and Petrolia. The notice reminds readers that OHIP delisted routine earwax removal in 2019, which has left many providers no longer offering this service.

General Content

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Putt Putt Course of the Week – Putt Warehouse

🏢 Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf

Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf is featuring Putt Warehouse as this week's Putt Putt Course of the Week, inviting players of all skill levels to play, submit scores, and compete for a leaderboard prize. Adults pay $15 plus HST, juniors 16 and under pay $10 plus HST; book a tee time via the venue website to join the challenge.

Gaming

COMMUNITY BUILDER

The Bagel Factory

The Bagel Factory is a bakery and cafe in Sarnia-Lambton specializing in freshly baked bagels, rotating flavored cream cheeses, and made-to-order bagel sandwiches. They offer party platters and catering, encourage phone or in-person pre-orders to guarantee items during busy periods and holidays, and run seasonal promotions, contests, and limited-time featured flavors to engage customers.

A selection of the many charities that The Bagel Factory has helped support: