Your Daily Update

Sunday, August 23rd

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Sarnia & District Humane Society benefits from the Classic Car and Truck Show today at Countryview Motel and RV Campground Resort. Vehicle entry is $10, spectators are free. Expect food trucks, vendors, raffles, and prizes, raffle tickets at the shelter are cash only.

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Make brunch count at Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside with the 19 hour smoked brisket hash, shredded potatoes, sautéed vegetables, cheese, two over easy eggs, and toast. Add a mimosa with your juice pick, then grab a spot on the waterfront patio, come early.

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Deal hunters can score big with The Shoebox during a select size 11 and 42 shoe BOGO, buy one and get one 50 percent off. The offer runs through Tuesday during posted store hours, so stop in to see which styles qualify before it ends.

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Sharpen your marketing with a complimentary Content With Intent workshop from Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, running 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Gateway Room in Sarnia. Learn content planning, audience targeting, stronger calls to action, plus practical ways to use AI.

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BGC Sarnia-Lambton invites you to a Summer Community BBQ at the Sarnia branch, 11 AM to 2 PM. Bring family and friends for food, easy conversation, and a laid back neighborhood hangout that helps strengthen local ties, come for a bite and stay for the vibe.

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A Full Moon Ceremony and Lunar Eclipse gathering closes out this space with The Raven Heart. Expect meditation, an opening circle, a release ceremony, gentle movement, and restorative yoga infused with energy healing. Registration is available through the MINDBODY app.

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Countryveiw Camp Ground 10 yr anniversary car show

🏢 The Nut Bar

📍 Countryveiw Camp Ground

The Nut Bar was on site at the Countryveiw Camp Ground 10 year anniversary car show on 2026-08-23, featuring food, snacks, vendor booths and hot cars. The Pinery Market had a vendor set up among the offerings, creating a friendly local atmosphere for car fans and families.

Markets And Popups

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Crush & Swish Mouthwash tablets

🏢 Great Lakes Refill Company

📍 GLRC

Crush & Swish Mouthwash tablets offer a compact, low waste alternative to bottled mouthwash; just dissolve a tablet in water, swish, and rinse. Stop by the Great Lakes Refill Company to try them in store and see how they save counter space and packaging.

Sunday brisket hash brunch feature

🏢 Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside

📍 Sarnia

Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside is serving a limited time 19 hour smoked brisket hash for Sunday brunch on August 23, featuring shredded potatoes, sautéed vegetables, cheese, two over easy eggs, and toast, plus mimosas with many juice options. The cafe notes only three Sunday brunches remain in the season, so come early to enjoy the water top patio in Sarnia and secure a plate.

Seasonal Menus

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Countryview Motel & RV Campground Resort classic car & truck show

🏢 Sarnia & District Humane Society

📍 Countryview Motel & RV Campground Resort

The 10th Annual Classic Car and Truck Show at Countryview Motel and RV Campground Resort takes place today, featuring amazing vehicles, family friendly activities, and a noon dunk tank competition between Country View and Sarnia Street Machines. Proceeds support the Sarnia and District Humane Society and Pathways Health Centre for Children, making it a fun way to enjoy cars and give back to the community.

Festivals

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Free online Dementia Education

🏢 Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton

📍 Online

The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton is offering free online dementia education with many sessions available in September. Register at ALZeducate.ca to see the schedule and sign up for the sessions that match your needs.

Wellness Events

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Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen) care tip

🏢 DeGroot's Nurseries

DeGroot's Nurseries spotlights Aglaonema, the Chinese Evergreen, as an easygoing, variegated houseplant that thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a loose, well draining soil mix. Let the top 1 to 2 inches of soil dry between waterings and give more light to colourful or lighter variegated varieties to preserve their patterns.

Gardening And Landscape

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Glazed Chocolate Twists donut feature

🏢 Global Donuts & Deli

Global Donuts & Deli is featuring Glazed Chocolate Twists as their Donut-o-the-Day on Sunday, with a glazed finish and chocolate drizzle. The one day offering includes a like and share giveaway to win a dozen, winners posted on the shop's channel.

Baking And Desserts

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End-of-August social post

🏢 Lake Life Studio

📍 Lake Life Studio

Lake Life Studio posted a warm note on August 23 inviting followers to enjoy the last full week of August while looking forward to a special September. The caption uses community hashtags like #lakelife and #smallbusiness to invite local connection and suggest upcoming seasonal updates.

General Content

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Baking impatience social post

🏢 Daisy Fox Bakery

Daisy Fox Bakery posted a playful message on August 23 inviting followers to admit they cannot wait to taste freshly baked treats. The short, engaging post is designed to spark comments about favorite warm bakes and shareable kitchen moments.

General Content

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Rain Date Announcement

🏢 Valley Axe

📍 Valley Axe

Valley Axe has set a rain date for the drop in event on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with no reservation required. Sessions are priced at $5 per hopper and operate on a first come, first served basis, making it an easy, low commitment afternoon activity.

General Content

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Pinerymarket appearance

🏢 Outside The Box Creations

📍 Pinerymarket

Outside The Box Creations will be at the Pinerymarket on Sunday, August 23, 2026 with upcycled vintage overalls, kid sized overalls, and a small selection of handmade crochet sweaters. Stop by to shop one of a kind pieces and meet the maker in person.

Markets And Popups

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Coffee group follow-up post

🏢 Brain Injury Association of Sarnia Lambton

A brief follow up from the Brain Injury Association of Sarnia Lambton shares highlights from last week s coffee group meeting on August 23, 2026. The post is a friendly recap designed to help members revisit conversation points and stay connected.

General Content

COMMUNITY BUILDER

My Secret Garden

My Secret Garden is a florist and boutique plant shop in Sarnia-Lambton offering fresh flowers, custom floral design for events and special occasions, specimen houseplants, and a curated selection of gifts and accessories. The shop provides walk-in and pickup options, hosts in-store promotions and community-focused events, and features locally made jewelry and seasonal items.

A selection of the many charities that My Secret Garden has helped support: