After record-breaking attendance in 2023, the Trent Evening Quilters invite community members with a love of art and quilting back to join them for a sewing bee and quilt show on April 20-21. The quilt-in is an annual show that arises from Curve Lake artist Alice Williams’ residency at Champlain College 25 years ago.

This quilt group began in 1999, so working women could participate, learn and grow their art of quilting. Previously, all quilt guilds in the region met during the day.

In 2001, the Quilters started hosting a quilt-in at Champlain College’s Great Hall where visitors can see them working on current projects and ask questions about quilt arts. The event has become a popular attraction for other quilters, aspiring quilters and people interested in how quilts are made.

“This event reflects our long-standing relationship with Trent University,” says Barb Dummitt, one of the founding members. “We welcome students and adults with an interest in reusing materials to create new pieces of art. Ultimately, we invite people to come see how we create our artwork so they can make their own.”

The celebration runs on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 11 from 10 am to 3 pm on both days. Admission is free and birthday cake is served on the Saturday. The Quilters’ Bolt will have a booth at the event to sell colourful supplies.

Everyone is welcome to drop in to visit over the two days.

Join us Earth Day April 22nd from 4:00-9:00 pm for our second annual Sarnia Plant Swap in support of the John Howard society of Sarnia. 
 

What to expect: 

Starting at 4:00pm our doors open and the fun begins ! Scan your ticket at the door and come join the fun ! This year we will have: 

• Plant swapping and Sales
• Local Vendors 
• Animal interactions and information 
• Live music in the evening 
• Matt McNeil as our Emcee from Real Deal Trivia and Events
• Door prizes for ticketed admissions. Each ticket is a chancs to win! 
• Raffle tickets to win our sponsored prizes! Follow our instagram and facebook for updates. 
• Food and Beverages available.
   

Don't miss out this year for your chance to join the fun! 
 

want to volunteer? Email us at; Sarniaplantswap@gmail.com

The Forest Excelsior Band presents an evening of old time jazz, swing, and some contemporary tunes, sponsored by the Lambton County Library. Featuring Meghan Taylor, vocalist. Sarnia Library Auditorium. Tuesday, March 26. 7-8:30 pm

Looking for a new-to-you book for a chilly winter day? Or trying to find something to read at the beach on vacation? Come out to our Winter Book Sale and Lunch! We're selling gently-used books at reasonable prices, and there's a delicious homemade chicken soup lunch for only $5.

Join us on February 24 from 11am to 2pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 261 Christina St. N., Sarnia, right beside City Hall. Please enter through the side door from our driveway. Hope to see you there!

Sponsors are needed! Saturday May 25th, 10AM - 4PM at Stevensville Conservation Area, 2555 Ott Road. The Rotary Club of Fort Erie will be providing competitions, prizes, giveaways and education for dogs and dog lovers. 3 Ways to sponsors: Gold/Silver/Bronze ($250/$100/$50) and space rental to promote your business, $25. Limited spots available. Visit the Rotary website at www.rotaryforterie.org for more information. 

The PEMBROKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and guest conductor Angus Armstrong, invites you to attend our Child’s Play Concert, Saturday, March 2nd at 2pm at Festival Hall, Pembroke. The concert features Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Sportscast, Haydn’s, Toy Symphony and from Rossini – The Italian Girl in Algiers Overture. As always Children 12-and-under are FREE. Box Office tickets 613-735-2182. This concert is made possible with support from Delta Bingo & Gaming.