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Friday, May 15th

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McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers is firing up a Charity BBQ today from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Thamesford Branch, 162 Dundas St. Stop in for lunch and help raise funds for Thamesford Eco Market during Calithumpian weekend.
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Show up early with a red heart on your face and you could score a treat at Global Donuts & Deli, the first 12 visitors get a free dozen donuts today. Watch for red heart cream puffs too, plus a like and share giveaway for another dozen.
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Fresh bread Friday goes fast at The Nut Bar today, Baked by Barb sourdough arrives right at store opening, first come first served. If you want an artisan loaf, plan to swing in early before the baskets empty out.
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BGC Sarnia-Lambton invites the community to mark Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day today, add a red heart to your face using a sticker, marker, or face paint, then share a photo with #PutOnYourBirthmark to support kindness, inclusion, and visibility.
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Plan your visit around holiday hours, Ironworks Health and Wellness Centre closes the office early at 4:00 PM today. On Monday the office is closed and all fitness and yoga classes are cancelled, but members still have 24 7 gym access and regular schedules resume Tuesday.
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A fresh peek at Train Your Brain Alvinston shows new hands on games and lots of smiles, and the spring session wraps in about two weeks, shared by Literacy Lambton. Families planning ahead can watch for fall registration online in late August to early September.

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Early work and 1989 Integrated Health Care Project

🏢 Rayjon Share Care of Sarnia Inc.

Rayjon Share Care of Sarnia Inc. began by supporting three small schools in the Haut de St. Marc region and in 1989 partnered with Plenty Canada to launch an Integrated Health Care Project. That project delivered essential health services to over 30,000 people in the St. Marc area, establishing early foundations for sustained education and healthcare impact.

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Lunch feature - pan-seared porchetta panuzzo bun

🏢 Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside
📍 Dockside waterfront patio

Alternate Grounds Café & Dockside is featuring a pan-seared porchetta panuzzo bun topped with onions, tomatoes, spring mix, and pesto aioli, served with waterfront patio views. Posted on 2026-05-15 as a limited seasonal lunch feature, the cafe encourages diners to visit Dockside while it lasts during patio season.

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Holiday hours announcement

🏢 Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton
📍 Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton

Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton will close early at 5:00 PM on Tuesday during the Victoria Day long weekend, and will return to its regular schedule starting Wednesday. This brief notice helps you plan visits or donations around the holiday.

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Indoor golf tournament hosting

🏢 Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf

Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf is hosting indoor tournament bookings at its Sarnia and Corunna locations, offering climate controlled bays, many course options, bar service, and event planning help. Golf rates start at just $20 per golfer, and Paul can be reached at paul@sticksandstonesindoorgolf.com to get planning started.

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Train Your Brain Alvinston program update

🏢 Literacy Lambton
📍 Alvinston

Literacy Lambton posted a sneak peek of Train Your Brain Alvinston showing participants enjoying new hands on games funded by Sarnia Sting Assists. The Spring session wraps in about two weeks on or around May 15 2026, and staff are planning the 2026 to 27 school year with Fall registration likely opening online in late August to early September.

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Victoria Day Donuts & Donut-o-the-Day Cream Puffs

🏢 Global Donuts & Deli

Global Donuts & Deli is celebrating the Victoria Day Long Weekend with fresh donuts and extra Donut-o-the-Day Cream Puffs decorated with hearts for Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day. The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation bought a dozen donuts, the first 12 people who arrive with a red heart on their cheek get a free donut, and a like and share contest offers a chance to win a dozen.

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Fresh bread Friday

🏢 The Nut Bar

Baked by Barb will bring her amazing sourdough bread to The Nut Bar on Friday, May 15, arriving at store opening. Swing by early for a fresh artisan loaf served first come first served.

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New tropical plant arrivals

🏢 DeGroot's Nurseries

DeGroot's Nurseries just restocked tropical plants including Neon Pothos, Alocasia Frydek, Variegated Jade Plant, and Variegated String of Pearls, with prices from $5.99 to $32.99. The Neon Pothos is called out as a natural climber with leaves that can grow over a foot long, and shoppers are invited to pick up moss piles at the nursery to support climbing displays.

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Summer drink koozies promotion

🏢 Lake Life Studio

Lake Life Studio rolled out a big summer restock of drink koozies for the May long weekend, and every online order includes a complimentary freebie. The studio lists weekend hours for in person browsing Friday through Sunday, with Monday closed.

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Victoria Day long weekend greeting

🏢 IG Private Wealth Management
📍 Canada

IG Private Wealth Management shares a warm Victoria Day long weekend greeting encouraging you to slow down and savor small moments. The post, published on 2026-05-15, includes hashtags for sharing and reflection like #VictoriaDay and #LongWeekend.

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Long weekend clothing discount

🏢 The Glass & Pillar Spa

The Glass & Pillar Spa is offering 20 percent off regular priced clothing this long weekend, featuring items like a navy crewneck with embroidered flip flops. You do not need an appointment to shop, making it easy to pop in and take advantage while the promotion lasts.

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Flowers

🏢 My Secret Garden
📍 1362 Lambton Mall Rd

My Secret Garden is promoting fresh flowers for the holiday weekend at 1362 Lambton Mall Rd, framed as gifts for celebrations or apologies. The local shop encourages shoppers to stop by during the May long weekend for bouquets and seasonal selections.

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