This Month in Lambton - February 2024

The February 2024 edition of This Month in Lambton includes the following news, service updates, programs and events:

• Household Hazardous Waste collection events
• Affordable Housing Seed Funding Program supporting creation of new housing units
• 211 Ontario
• Final call for Lambton hockey-related stories and artifacts
• Journey into the Middle Ages with Lambton Heritage Museum’s Get Medieval!
• Learn to make Ukrainian Easter eggs at Lambton Heritage Museum
• Return of the Swans feature exhibit is now open at Lambton Heritage Museum
• Interact with history this March Break at the Oil Museum of Canada
• Learn how to prevent fraud with Lambton County Library
• Experience the Rhythms of Lambton with the Lambton Concert Band
• Feed your imagination at JNAAG

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 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 2024 season:

• Saturday, March 23
• Saturday, April 27
• Saturday, May 25
• Saturday, June 22
• Saturday, September 21
• Saturday, October 26

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.

Other accepted items include pharmaceuticals (expired prescription medications), pesticides and herbicides, fertilizers, aerosols, pool chemicals, used oil, oil filters, propane cylinders, fluorescent lights (tubes and compact), fire extinguishers, paint thinner, and oil based and latex paints and stains.

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

The County’s Hazardous Waste Collection 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.

Affordable Housing Seed Funding Program supporting creation of new housing units

Launched in late 2023, the Affordable Housing Seed Funding Program provides funds to non-profit agencies to assist with the planning costs of building new affordable housing and completing the pre-development activities related to new construction.

Through the Program’s initial intake, $794,000 in total seed funding has been awarded to five applicants, which will support the creation of up to 177 new units in the community.

There is still funding available through the Affordable Housing Seed Funding Program, and applications are currently being accepted. To learn more and to apply, visit www.lambtononline.ca/seedfunding.

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.

Final call for Lambton hockey-related stories and artifacts

February 29 marks the last day to submit your hockey stories, photos, and potential artifacts online via the form at lambtonmuseums.ca/hockey! Maybe you played on a youth league, or never missed a pond hockey game with friends, or perhaps you have a great memory of meeting a local hockey legend like Pat Stapleton or one of the Hunter brothers. If so, we want to hear from you! Together, we will preserve Lambton County’s hockey history, including what this sport means to our community.

Follow the instructions on the online form to submit your hockey stories and photos. If you need assistance scanning or uploading your photos or other documents, please contact the Lambton County Archives at 519-845-5426. Submitted stories and photos may be displayed as part of the larger feature exhibit Hockey at Lambton Heritage Museum this July to October 2024. Lambton Heritage Museum is also asking the public to lend specific hockey-related items such as hockey skates, sticks, jerseys, and trophies or medals with local ties which could be included in the exhibit. Objects must be submitted via the online form by February 29 to be considered.

Journey into the Middle Ages with Lambton Heritage Museum’s Get Medieval!

Looking for exciting activities to do as a family during March Break? Make sure Lambton Heritage Museum is on your list. The Get Medieval! display is returning to the Museum, with hands-on activities, games, and more.

Learn about lords, ladies, knights, and castles during the fascinating period of the Middle Ages. Challenge your family to a game of chess or Nine Men’s Morris. Get crafty and make a jousting helmet out of paper too!

Get Medieval! is available with general admission to the Museum beginning Saturday, March 9. Admission is free to Lambton County residents in 2024 in celebration of Lambton’s 175^th anniversary.

Learn to make Ukrainian Easter eggs at Lambton Heritage Museum

Celebrate the impending arrival of spring by learning to make Ukrainian Easter eggs in this workshop at Lambton Heritage Museum. This traditional artform has been practiced for centuries. It involves creating beautiful designs using a wax-resistant dyeing method. Each participant will take home at least one decorated egg.

This workshop takes place on Thursday, March 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. Participation is by donation, with a suggested $20 cash donation collected at the door. All proceeds raised will be donated in support of Ukraine. This class is for ages 13 years and up. Register online on the Lambton Heritage Museum website.

Return of the Swans feature exhibit is now open at Lambton Heritage Museum

Each year in the early spring, thousands of Tundra Swans can be seen behind the Museum as they take extended breaks during their northward migration in the flooded fields of Lambton Shores. This majestic spectacle has delighted birdwatchers for decades. Learn more about these amazing birds and their migratory patterns in Lambton Heritage Museum’s feature exhibit Return of the Swans.

This interactive display features information about Tundra Swans, their migration routes, the history of the Thedford Bog, and how to spot swans in the wild. Test your knowledge with a swan-themed quiz and try swan-themed crafts as well. Return of the Swans is available to visit now until April 6. Be sure to bring your binoculars and check with Museum staff if any swans have been spotted in the area.

For more information, including daily migration updates, check out our dedicated virtual exhibit at www.returnoftheswans.com. Resources include migratory numbers from previous years, a recorded virtual talk on swans and biodiversity, and activities you can do from home!

Interact with history this March Break at the Oil Museum of Canada

Discover many ways to learn and have fun at the same time at the Oil Museum of Canada this March Break. Our indoor galleries are full of activities and hands-on experiences to get you up close and personal with Lambton’s oil history!

Start your visit with our short film The Spark that Ignited the World and our timeline of the history of oil. Check out the fascinating souvenirs from International Drillers’ travels across the world and try our touchscreen map to hear more about notable International Drillers. Immerse yourself in geology with an animated tour of Ontario’s bedrock in our virtual reality headset and complete your trip with a #CANdid selfie in front of our photo wall!

The Oil Museum of Canada 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. over March Break. Admission is free for Lambton residents in 2024 in celebration of Lambton County’s 175^th anniversary. Plan your visit now at oilmuseum.ca.

Learn how to prevent fraud with Lambton County Library

March is National Fraud Prevention Month. Join Lambton County Library to learn the signs of a scam or fraud, know how to report it, and share this information with the people around you. One conversation could be all it takes to prevent a friend or family member from falling victim to fraud.

Upcoming sessions include:

• Alvinston Library
  Friday, March 1 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Sarnia Library
  Wednesday, March 6 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Learn more and register through the event calendar at lclibrary.ca.

Experience the Rhythms of Lambton with the Lambton Concert Band

Prepare to be swept away on a melodic journey as the Lambton Concert Band proudly presents an enchanting evening of music. Join us on Wednesday, March 6 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. as we continue the rich tradition of concert band performances that have captivated the Lambton County community for generations. Register at lclibrary.ca/rhythms.

Steeped in history and brimming with talent, the Lambton Concert Band comprises passionate members from across the County. Our ensemble boasts a diverse array of musicians, each skilled in playing a variety of instruments, from majestic brass to soul-stirring woodwinds.

Feed your imagination at JNAAG

Elevate your senses and feed your imagination with a visit to the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery (JNAAG), where creativity comes to life. Nestled in the heart of downtown Sarnia, JNAAG invites you to immerse yourself in the world of art through a trio of captivating exhibitions that promise to inspire, provoke thought, and ignite your passion for creativity.

Current exhibitions