Your Daily Update

Thursday, August 20th

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Crock A Doodle Sarnia hosts Paint Night, Girl Dinner Plates today from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Settle into a guided, social studio session, decorate functional dinner plates, and leave with something ready for your next snack night.

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If you are visiting the Tillsonburg office today, McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers is replacing the front entrance door. Please use the side entrance during installation, and plan a little extra time if you have an in person appointment.

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The Foodpreneur Advantage seminar series starts today, and Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is covering compliance, sales, pricing, marketing, food safety, and packaging across six sessions. You can register for one session or the full run through September 24.

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Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton hosts Horsepower with Heart today, bringing car enthusiasts together with vehicle displays, community connection, and miniature therapy horse visits. It is an easy, feel good outing that also supports local caregiving services.

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Floating Meditations are on the schedule today, and The Raven Heart is welcoming clients at the new space at 1410 London Rd. Want a routine? Weekly yoga continues for now, with booking handled through the MINDBODY app.

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Enter the PAW Patrol Dino Movie Giveaway with Kernels Popcorn while there is still time. There are twenty ROE passes, each valid for four tickets, plus a $30 virtual gift card. Follow on social media and check the rules before it closes.

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Sarnia Street Cruisers Visit

🏢 Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton

📍 back parking lot, Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton, Sarnia

The Sarnia Street Cruisers will visit the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton on Thursday, August 20 for an afternoon of cars and community in the charity's back parking lot. Drop by to see the cars, say hello to club members, and join a warm neighborhood welcome.

Markets And Popups

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Seasonal Class Schedule & Fall Events

🏢 The Raven Heart

📍 1410 London Rd

The Raven Heart has updated its fall schedule, ending weekly yoga on September 18, 2026, and opening November appointments on the MINDBODY app at a new space, 1410 London Rd. Upcoming small events include Floating Meditations on August 20 and September 10, mens karma classes on September 3 and 17, and a Fall Equinox Celebration on September 19, all with registration through MINDBODY.

Wellness Events

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Foodpreneur Advantage Start-up Seminar series

🏢 Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership

The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership presents a six session Foodpreneur Advantage Start-up Seminar series from August 20 to September 24, 2026, covering compliance, sales, pricing, marketing, food safety, and packaging. Register through the official page to sign up for single sessions or the entire series. These sessions are structured to give practical, business ready skills for launching and growing a food product.

Professional Development

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Individual August Classes & Paint Nights

🏢 Crock A Doodle Sarnia

📍 Crock A Doodle Sarnia

Crock A Doodle Sarnia is hosting a series of August classes for kids and a Paint Night on August 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The studio runs multiple morning art sessions for children plus a pottery baby prints workshop, and you can reserve a spot via the studio reservation link or event calendar.

Fitness

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Tillsonburg office entrance door replacement notice

🏢 McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers

📍 Tillsonburg

McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers will replace the front entrance door at their Tillsonburg office on 2026-08-20. Visitors should use the side entrance during the installation, the office thanks clients for their patience and cooperation.

General Content

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

🏢 Sarnia Concert Association

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold arrives as a lighter, thinner, and more durable follow up to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, with a 20% brighter display and big screen features like Made You Look and Split Screen. A new main camera adds Magic Capture and Camera Looks, HiLight brings color coded notifications when the phone is face down, and the phone is available for pre-order now with on shelves date of 2026-08-20.

Technology

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Inspirational social post

🏢 Oh Me Nerves Photography

Oh Me Nerves Photography shared a short inspirational line on 2026-08-20 encouraging you to treat life like a journey and to take the ticket and go. This ready made caption pairs well with travel or candid photos, and is easy to reuse for social posts or printed reminders.

General Content

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The Perfect Whip

🏢 Harmony for Youth

The Perfect Whip is promoted as a skin care staple with a linked offer described as the perfect mega deals. The post points you to the deal page at https://lzd.co/3SjjlR2 for purchase details and availability.

Explainer video on why exchange rates change

🏢 Western Union

Western Union published a short explainer video on August 20, 2026 that breaks down why exchange rates change daily, with practical tips for people sending money internationally. Visit the Western Union blog at the provided link for more guidance and related resources.

General Content

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Canada Disability Benefit payment announcement

🏢 Canada Human Resources Dev

Canada Human Resources Dev announces the next Canada Disability Benefit payment date is August 20, 2026, and directs readers to the official 2026 benefits payment calendar. Check the government calendar to confirm the full schedule and verify your deposit timing.

General Content

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Errol Woods Pond accessibility maintenance

🏢 Town of Plympton-Wyoming

📍 Errol Woods Pond

Town Staff will begin maintenance at Errol Woods Pond on 20 August 2026 to improve accessibility, with work estimated to run for two weeks through early September. Nearby residents and pond visitors should expect temporary changes to access while crews are on site.

General Content

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First-of-season apples — Gingergolds & Paula Reds

🏢 Zekveld's Garden Market

📍 4622 London Line, Wyoming

Zekveld's Garden Market has the first apples of the season, featuring GingerGolds and Paula Reds available in 3 lb bags, 10 lb bags, half bushels, and full bushels. Visit 4622 London Line in Wyoming Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 7 PM or call 519-845-3482 to reserve half bushel orders or larger. These early season apples are recommended for fresh eating, baking, and applesauce.

Custom Group Services

Custom Group Services is a Sarnia-Lambton benefits and retirement consulting firm that designs customized group benefit and retirement plans tailored to each business rather than insurer templates. They help small and mid-sized employers with employee benefits, health spending accounts, payout annuities, pension options, onboarding, and claims support, and partner with providers to offer services such as executive health assessments. The firm emphasizes flexible, cost-effective solutions to help employers attract and retain staff, and is active in local sponsorships and volunteer efforts.

A selection of the many charities that Custom Group Services has helped support: