This Month in Lambton - February 2023

The February 2023 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:

• Household Hazardous Waste collection events
• Upcoming events at JNAAG
• Upcoming events at Lambton County Library
• Return of the Tundra Swans at Lambton Heritage Museum
• March Break at Lambton Heritage Museum
• Oil Museum of Canada virtual exhibit – “A Disgraceful Riot”
• 211 Ontario

Household Hazardous Waste collection events

Bring your household derived hazardous waste to one of the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Day events and it will be disposed of by experts, at no cost to you!

Household Hazardous Waste Day events will be held at Clean Harbours Canada, 4090 Telfer Road, St. Clair Township from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the following dates for the 2023 season:

• Saturday, March 25
• Saturday, April 29
• Saturday, May 27
• Saturday, June 24
• Saturday, September 30
• Saturday, October 28

Corrosive, toxic, reactive and flammable materials will be collected. These items should never be placed in a regular landfill because they have the potential to injure sanitation workers and the potential to damage our environment.

Examples of these types of materials include:

• Corrosive - Batteries, Drain Cleaners, Oven Cleaners
• Toxic - Pesticides, Rat Poison, Cleaning Fluids, Pharmaceuticals
• Reactive - Pool Chemicals, Ammonia, Bleach, Aerosols
• Flammable - Gasoline, Paints, BBQ Starter, Oils, Solvents, Propane Cylinders

Items NOT accepted include: PCBs, commercial, industrial or radioactive wastes, electronics and explosives (flares and ammunition).

For more information visit lambtononline.ca/hhw or call 519-845-0801.

Upcoming events at JNAAG

Family Saturday studio drop-in

Join us in the art studio every Saturday afternoon for engaging, art-based programming.

Drop-in anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a short artist facilitated studio activity inspired by the current exhibitions. New activities will be offered every month, with the same activity running weekly for the entirety of that month.

For more information, visit the Programs and Events page of the JNAAG website.

Upcoming Family Saturday dates:

Monoprint Shop
Saturday, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Draw inspiration from words in this session as we play with abstraction and printmaking. Pull a word and consider what colours, lines and shapes come to mind? Combine layers of colour and texture to make layered prints.

Art Pod

Specifically designed for youth with special needs and an interest in fine arts; at Art Pod you have the chance to explore art through self-expression.

Registration is required and can be completed through the Art Pod page of the JNAAG website.

Upcoming Art Pod dates:

Lyrical Painting
Thursday, February 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Early arrival welcome at 6:00 p.m.)

Follow your stream of consciousness to create your own miniature lyrical painting inspired by the paintings of Darla Fisher-Odjig.

Art & Ideas

This series of presentations complements the current exhibits by drawing connections to themes found in the exhibition, and by featuring discussions with specific artists and experts. The Art & Ideas series is redesigned each season to entice creative thought and encourage new perspectives. Registration is required and can be completed through the Art & Ideas page of the JNAAG website.

Upcoming Art & Ideas dates:

The Art and Career of William Ronald with Lawrence Brissenden
Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.

Lawrence Brissenden will discuss the Art career of William Ronald. Working with original source documents and photos from the estate of William Ronald, the lecture will provide previously unknown details and unseen photos of the artist's important career.

Upcoming events at Lambton County Library

One Seed Lambton launching 2023 season

One Seed Lambton is a program to encourage everyone to grow their own produce and save their own seeds for next year’s planting. Each year, a single seed variety will be announced and available at no cost to all participants. Stay tuned! The seed variety chosen for this year will be announced on March 1, 2023.

May to September, programs and workshops that explore the life cycle of a plant from planting to harvest will take place throughout Lambton County. All levels of gardening experience are welcome, from those who have never grown a single plant to those who have green thumbs.

Visit lclibrary.ca to learn more about the Seed Library, and stay tuned for details on this year’s One Seed Lambton announcement!

International Women’s Day programming

Lambton County Library’s International Women’s Day programming will be highlighting women of Lambton County, both past and present.

Additionally, events held at the Sarnia Library and Sarnia Library Theatre will give participants the opportunity to view the Famous Five Maquette sculpture on loan to the library, a replica of the original Famous 5 Foundation’s Women Are Persons! monuments in Calgary and Ottawa, during each event.

Learn more and register on the online Library event calendar.

Voices of Lambton - Women in Business
Wednesday, March 1, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Sarnia Library Theatre

In this moderated panel discussion, four local women will share influential moments in their lives and careers, adversities they have overcome, impactful choices they have made, issues they have championed, and lessons they have learned along the way. Participants will learn about what drives these women and about their successes and challenges as they have broken barriers while achieving success in the business world.

History of Women in Lambton County
Monday, March 6, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sarnia Library Theatre

Join Lambton Heritage Museum Curator/Supervisor Dana Thorne as she explores local stories of women in Lambton County and shares photographs and artifacts from the museum collection. Participants will have the opportunity to view the artifacts on display at the end of the presentation. 

History of Women's Institutes in Lambton County
Thursday, March 9, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Alvinston Library

This event, held at the Alvinston Library, will celebrate International Women's Day by exploring the rich history of Women's Institutes in Lambton County.

Join archivist Nicole Aszalos as she walks through local Tweedsmuir histories with event participants. In the 1930s, Lady Tweedsmuir (wife of Sir John Buchan, Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor General of Canada) took an interest in Canadian Women's Institutes and encouraged branches to document their local histories. Tweedsmuir Community History Books now form a valuable resource for local history research.

Teen DIY - Suffrage Banners and Pink Tea
Thursday, March 9, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sarnia Library

Historically, Pink Teas were developed as a subversive way for women to gather and discuss various issues of importance.

In this modern take on a Pink Tea, Frances Wright, CEO & Co-Founder of the Famous 5 Foundation, will be engaging with participants as they create a banner promoting a social justice cause they are passionate about.

Voices of Lambton - Community-Driven Women
Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sarnia Library Theatre

In this moderated panel discussion, four local women will share influential moments in their lives and careers, adversities they have overcome, impactful choices they have made, issues they have championed, and lessons they have learned along the way. Participants will learn about what drives these community leaders who, in addition to community advocacy, share a commonality of working in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Return of the Tundra Swans at Lambton Heritage Museum

Lambton Heritage Museum is gearing up once again for the Tundra Swans to make their annual stop in the Thedford Bog behind the Museum.

Each spring the Tundra Swans return to Lambton County as part of a 6,000 kilometer migration loop between Chesapeake Bay and the Canadian Arctic. In a good year, there may be as many as 15,000 individual birds resting on the bog, attracted by the melt-water of spring and the remnants of the prior year’s crop. The number of swans each day can change depending on time, weather, and field conditions.

Before going to Greenway Road to see these beautiful birds in person, stop by Lambton Heritage Museum and explore the Tundra Swan exhibit. Learn about the swans and the history of the Thedford Bog and participate in swan-themed activities. The exhibit will be available from February 15 to April 14 and can be viewed during the Museum’s regular hours: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

To increase your chance of seeing swans, visit returnoftheswans.com for updates and daily estimates of the current number of swans in the area. You can also call the Museum at 519-243-2600 for migration updates.

March Break at Lambton Heritage Museum

Looking for family-friendly fun this March Break? Lambton Heritage Museum has many activities for you to enjoy!

Explore our Collections Centre, view our display of antique toys, and try your hand at a variety of classic games. Be sure to visit the Tundra Swan exhibit and make a swan-themed craft. If there’s enough snow on the ground, you can extend your visit by borrowing snowshoes and hiking the one-kilometer Woodland Heritage Trail.

Snowshoeing activities are dependent on weather and rental is included in the price of regular admission. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors and students, $3.00 for children and $15.00 for families. Children three and under are free. The Museum is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Oil Museum of Canada virtual exhibit – “A Disgraceful Riot”

March 14, 2023 marks 160 years since the Oil Springs race riot. To mark the anniversary, the Oil Museum of Canada has developed a virtual exhibit detailing the events of the riot as they are known, as well as context on the experiences of Black labourers in Oil Springs and their contributions to local oil industry.

The exhibit can be viewed on the Oil Museum’s website, along with other virtual exhibits highlighting International Drillers and oil heritage in Lambton County.

211 Ontario

In large scale emergencies that have the potential to create a surge in public inquiries, Lambton County may work with 211 Ontario to field calls from the public.

When activated, calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211Ontario.ca will provide residents with the latest information about the emergency. Details may include information about relief assistance or instructions to help protect public health and safety.

Remember, when a disaster strikes, calling 9-1-1 should only be used to report emergencies or request assistance from police, fire, or emergency medical services (ambulance), not to obtain information.

Day-to-day, 211 Ontario provides public information about community and social services. Service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year in 175 languages.

For more information about the use of 211 Ontario during emergencies, visit EmergenciesLambton.ca.