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The April 2025 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:
- Emergency Preparedness Week
- Emergency Preparedness Day returns May 10
- Housing Services partners with Salvation Army for community dinners
- Lambton EMS participates in Medics Against Hunger food drive
- Living snow fence program
- Lambton County Archives will explore common agents of deterioration in second Preservation Lab workshop
- Lambton Heritage Museum hosts travelling exhibition A Taste of Science from Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
- Lambton Museums will offer expanded summer hours and reopen historic buildings in May
- Heritage Hour - Made in Canada: Canadian Symbols in Artifacts
- Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery events
- Two new exhibitions opening at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
- Upcoming Lambton County Library events
- 2025 Household Hazardous Waste collection events
- Notice to residents and property owners regarding noxious weeds
- Low-cost rabies vaccine clinics taking place in May
- Canada Learning Bond
Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergencies can happen at any time, often with little to no warning.
As Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4-10) approaches, watch for messages from agencies and organizations in your community about how you can prepare to keep you and your loved ones safe, if disaster strikes.
- Know the risks: where you live, work, and play.
- Make a Plan: list emergency contacts, evacuation routes, and meeting locations.
- Assemble a Kit: pack essential survival items for you and your family for at least three days.
- Plan for Pets: put together an emergency kit for your pets.
- Stay informed: sign up for Sarnia-Lambton Alerts, follow your municipality online, and listen to the radio for updates.
For more information, visit EmergenciesLambton.ca.
Emergency Preparedness Day returns May 10
The region’s largest emergency preparedness event is back! Emergency Preparedness (EP) Day 2025, presented by BASES Emergency Preparedness, will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lambton College.
Brought to you in part by Suncor and Shell, this free, family-friendly event provides an opportunity for residents to engage with emergency responders, explore hands-on displays, and gain essential skills to manage real-life emergencies.
The event will feature live demonstrations, workshops, emergency vehicles, and interactive exhibits, including a free Kids’ Fun Zone with inflatables and face painting. A charity BBQ will also be available on-site with proceeds going to The Rotary Club of Sarnia.
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Lambton College – Indoor exhibits in Gym D, Outdoor exhibits in Parking Lot 13 (north parking lot)
As EP Day marks its 14th year, this event continues to play a key role in fostering a safer, more prepared community. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!
For more information and event updates, follow EP Day Sarnia-Lambton on Facebook or visit the Lambton BASES website.
Housing Services partners with Salvation Army for community dinners
The County’s Housing Services department has partnered with the Salvation Army to provide free hot meals, once a month, at three of the County’s family sites in Sarnia.
Along with the meals, Salvation Army representatives will also have information available on community and family programs provided by local organizations.
These meals are open to everyone, you do not have to be a tenant to attend.
Meals will be served on the following dates each month, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., or while supplies last:
- First Thursday of the month
Kathleen Avenue, west of Walnut Avenue South - Second Thursday of the month
Roger Street, north of Maxwell - Third Thursday of the month
914 Confederation Street complex
Lambton EMS participates in Medics Against Hunger food drive
Lambton EMS paramedics participated in the Medics Against Hunger Food Drive at the Real Canadian Superstore in Sarnia on April 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event was a great success and a total of 2,511 pounds of non-perishable food was donated to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Staff collected a combination of pre-made donation bags and other donations provided by the community. Community members also had the opportunity to engage with Lambton EMS staff and view some of our fleet, including an ambulance and a variety of EMS outreach vehicles.
The event was organized by Ann Miller, Lambton EMS Paramedic with the Community Health Integrated Care (CHIC) team. Special thanks are also extended to Lambton EMS Community Paramedics and Deputy Chief Lynn McCreary for supporting the event.
Living snow fence program
The time for spring planting is almost here! Landowners and farmers - did you know the County runs a living snow fence program?
Living snow fences use standing rows of corn to help keep wind-blown snow off County roads, reducing the need for plowing and salting.
If you own land along a County Road and are interested in participating in the program, visit lambtononline.ca/snowfence to learn more about program requirements, compensation, and how to participate.
Lambton County Archives will explore common agents of deterioration in second Preservation Lab workshop
Join Lambton County Archives for The Preservation Lab: Deterioration on Wednesday, May 14 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The second workshop in the Preservation Lab series, this session explores how archival documents deteriorate over time.
Archives staff will teach attendees to recognize common causes of damage and offer practical steps to protect your personal records. Whether you’re preserving family letters, photographs, or historical records, this workshop will provide insights into safeguarding your treasured documents for future generations!
Space is limited and registration is required. Learn more and register online through the Archives event calendar.
Lambton Heritage Museum hosts travelling exhibition A Taste of Science from Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Something fresh is coming! Discover the science of food in A Taste of Science, the new feature exhibition at Lambton Heritage Museum. Created by Ingenium and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, this bilingual exhibit will feed minds of all ages.
Step into an oversized "pantry" and dig into the science behind food preservation. From what causes food to decay to the techniques that keep it nutritious and safe, this interactive experience is packed with food for thought.
Stop by Lambton Heritage Museum between May 14 and October 25 and see it for yourself!
Lambton Museums will offer expanded summer hours and reopen historic buildings in May
Starting Victoria Day weekend (May 18), Lambton Heritage Museum and the Oil Museum of Canada will be open on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., giving you even more opportunities to explore! This extended schedule runs all summer long until Labour Day weekend (August 31). This is in addition to regular hours, which continue to be Wednesdays to Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Behind the scenes, museum staff are busy with spring cleaning to get the historic buildings ready for visitors. Lambton Heritage Museum will open their historic buildings at the beginning of May, except for the White Agricultural Building which is undergoing an exciting exhibition renewal. The historic buildings at the Oil Museum of Canada will open by the Victoria Day weekend, apart from the Langbank Log Cabin and Post Office which remains closed for restoration work. Don’t miss your chance to step back in time through Lambton’s history this summer!
Heritage Hour - Made in Canada: Canadian Symbols in Artifacts
O Canada! Join museum professionals from across Lambton County on Thursday, May 8 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a patriotic virtual Heritage Hour celebrating iconic Canadian symbols like beavers, maple leaves, and moose through fascinating historical artifacts.
This engaging one-hour presentation offers a unique glimpse into our national identity through rarely-displayed items from local museum collections. Whether you're a history buff or simply proud to be Canadian, you won't want to miss this celebration of our cultural heritage.
Registration is required to attend this free virtual event. Sign up online at heritagelambton.ca.
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery events
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Every Saturday afternoon, the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery (JNAAG) offers a free workshop for all ages from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Families can drop in for a short art activity led by an artist and based on current exhibits. In May, you'll create colorful future flowers using various materials. Learn more about Family Saturday Drop-Ins.
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| Teen Photo Contest |
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The Teen Photo Contest is back for 2025! This contest is hosted by Lambton County Library, JNAAG, and Lambton College. This year's theme is "Stories in Focus." Teens aged 13-18 can submit up to five photos between April 2 and July 6, 2025. Expert judges will pick up to 25 photos to be shown alongside works by artist Adad Hannah at JNAAG from August 1 to October 5, 2025.
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| Teen Photography Workshop: Rules of Composition with Natali Bravo |
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Sunday, May 18 - 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Learn key photography rules that will make your photos better. You'll learn techniques like the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and how to balance elements in your photos. This workshop is great for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. You'll learn how to arrange subjects to tell better stories with your photos. This program is free, but registration is required. Register online at jnaag.ca.
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| Creative Collage with Dianne Reynolds |
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Thursday, May 15 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join our Creative Collage workshop led by Dianne Reynolds, who makes one abstract collage every day as part of her art practice. Dianne will share what inspires her and teach you techniques to create your own colorful collages using mixed media. You'll draw inspiration from the bright and bold Rajni Perera exhibit to explore new art styles. Registration and prepayment are required. Supplies included with $25 + tax registration fee (member discount available). Register online at jnaag.ca. |
Two new exhibitions opening at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
This spring and summer, JNAAG presents two compelling exhibitions exploring our relationship with the environment and visions of our world in transition.
In "Futures," one of Canada's most exciting contemporary artists, Rajni Perera, presents her multimedia vision of imagined worlds where transformed beings navigate challenging environments. Drawing from her Sri Lankan heritage, Indian miniature painting traditions, medieval armor designs, and science fiction, Perera creates work that spans feminist and immigrant themes while addressing survival in a changing world. The exhibition features her early goddess figures alongside newer abstract works and sculptures that respond to today's environmental challenges with creativity, humor, and thoughtful critique. "Futures" is organized by McMichael Chief Curator Sarah Milroy and includes works from all stages of Perera's career, including pieces created specifically for this exhibition.
Complementing this forward-looking perspective, "Storm Watch" draws from the gallery's permanent collection to examine how artists have captured extreme weather throughout history. As climate awareness grows and our seasons become more unpredictable, this exhibition brings together historic and contemporary interpretations of nature's power through works by renowned Canadian artists including Christopher Pratt, Rita Letendre, A.J. Casson, and David Blackwood.
Together, these exhibitions invite visitors to consider both artistic responses to our changing climate and creative visions for navigating uncertain futures.
The new exhibitions are now open. Visit jnaag.ca for more information, hours of operation, and upcoming events.
Upcoming Lambton County Library events
Visit lclibrary.ca to view the full event calendar and register for events.
| Free Comic Book Day |
| Visit any Lambton County Library during regular open hours on Saturday, May 3, to receive a FREE comic book, while supplies last. This year’s Free Comic Book Day titles include Star Wars, Spider-Man, Archie, Dr. Seuss, and more. |
| Rhythms of Lambton - RELIC |
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Wednesday, May 7, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. To learn more and reserve your seats, view the event on the Library calendar.
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2025 Household Hazardous Waste collection events
Do you know how to dispose of items like nail polish, nail polish remover, household cleaners, or batteries? Although these may not be items we usually consider dangerous, they are considered household hazardous waste items.
You can bring your household derived hazardous waste to one of the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste collection events and it will be disposed of by experts, at no cost to you!
Household Hazardous Waste collection events will be held at Clean Harbors Canada, 4090 Telfer Road, St. Clair Township from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the following dates for the 2025 season:
- Saturday, May 31
- Saturday, June 21
- Saturday, September 20
- Saturday, October 25
There will also be two mobile collection events held in 2025:
- Saturday, June 7 – Lambton College Parking Lot 11 (1457 London Road, Sarnia)
- Saturday, October 4 – Public Works Forest Depot (6958 Townsend Line, Lambton Shores)
These events are for household derived hazardous materials only. Commercially generated hazardous waste, including industrial and agricultural, will not be accepted.
For more information visit lambtononline.ca/hhw or call 519-845-0801.
Notice to residents and property owners regarding noxious weeds
The main purpose of the Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990 is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture. Primarily this act applies to agricultural and horticultural lands that generate income or other benefits to agriculture; this excludes lawns, gardens and private areas for personal enjoyment and leisure.
Under the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5 Sections 3, 13, 16 and 23, you are requested to destroy all noxious weeds on your property.
In Urban Areas
Sections 3, 13, 16, and 18 do not apply to noxious weeds or weed seeds that are far enough away from any land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, as they do not interfere with that use.
All properties within the County of Lambton are hereby requested to be in compliance with the Weed Control Act by June 3, 2024 and throughout the season.
Low-cost rabies vaccine clinics taking place in May
Lambton Public Health is holding two low-cost rabies vaccination clinics in May.
For more information, visit the Lambton Public Health website or call 519-383-8331.
| Enniskillen |
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Enniskillen Township Works Garage, 4465 Rokeby Line Saturday, May 10, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Oil Springs |
| Oil Springs Fire Hall, 4589 Oil Springs Line
Saturday, May 3, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Canada Learning Bond
Did you know that over 17,000 eligible youth in Lambton County are missing out on the opportunity to have up to $2,000 put into their RESP for education after high school?
The Canada Learning Bond is money that the Government of Canada deposits directly into a child’s RESP account to help them get a head start on saving for their post-secondary education.
To find out if you’re eligible and how much your child could get from education savings grants, visit lambtonlearns.ca.
Looking Ahead
9 a.m., May 7, 2025 - Lambton County Council Meeting
9 a.m., May 21, 2025 - Committee of the Whole
Agendas and minutes for Committee and Council meetings are available on the online Meeting Calendar.
Open Sessions of Lambton County Council and Committee meetings are streamed live and are available for archival viewing by clicking on the links below.
Council & Committee Agendas, Minutes & Livestreams Upcoming Meeting Livestreams
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