Chew on This!

Did you know that one in eight Canadian families struggle to put food on the table?

Vocalize co-founder and Lambton College student
Kari Roos hands out free apples and information.

“ChewOnThis!” events are being held today in more than 30 cities across the country, including right here at Lambton College. Volunteers are handing out brown paper bags containing an apple and information. 

"ChewOnThis!" is organized by Dignity for All, which is co-led by Canada Without Poverty (CWP) and Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), both registered charities.

Today's "ChewOnThis!" campaign will be followed with an Anti-Poverty rally at noon on Friday, October 16 in front of Sarnia's City Hall. 

Visit www.chewonthis.ca to tell the government that you want a federal plan to end poverty.

For more information on the Dignity for All plan, visit www.dignityforall.ca/fedplan

Pride Day at the Petrolia Library

11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

ALL WELCOME

Drop-in to the Petrolia Library and celebrate the LGBTQ community in the Petrolia area.

The Open House includes displays and information by the Sarnia Pride Alliance, PFLAG and Rebound/Spectrum.

KidsTie Dye craft 6:00-7:30PM

Snacks and refreshments

Speaker sessions and craft will take place in the evening.  Please pre-register.

Petrolia Library

4200 Petrolia Line

519-882-0771

The halls are orange at Lambton College!

Members of Lambton College's
Aboriginal Student Council
 volunteer to share information.

Thank you to all of you 
who wore orange today 
in support of survivors of 
Indian Residential Schools! 

Lila Bruyere, a residential school
survivor from Couchiching First Nation,
located in Northern Ontario. 
Lila attended St. Margaret's Residential
School in Fort Frances, Ontario.

Members of the Aboriginal Students Council
stand with Lila.

Here are a few of Lambton College's second-year Social Service Worker students. 

How to Register and Vote!

1.      Register online: ereg.elections.ca (You might already be registered.)

2.      Decide where you’ll vote.

•   If you’re not from Sarnia, you can still vote here. Stop by 595 Murphy Road (the old Sport Chek building) or call 1 866 281-4745 for more information.

3.      Find your polling station. (closest to college = Sarnia Christian School @ 1273 Exmouth St.)

4.      Vote! You have options:

• on Election Day: Monday, October 19, 2015
•  OR in an Advanced Poll at Fairwinds Lodge @ 1218 Michigan Ave: Friday, October 9; Saturday, October 10; Sunday, October 11; or Monday, October 12, 2015

5.      Remember your ID!

• Bring your Driver’s License (if the address matches the city you’re voting in).
• Bring any other TWO pieces of ID (one of these must show your current address).

To learn more, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868

Can’t decide? Try the CBC Vote Compass: https://votecompass.cbc.ca/

Festival of Good Things

For the third year in a row, the Festival of Good Things will be a chance to celebrate the creative and positive energy that seems to be growing in our community these days.

The folks behind this festival work hard to make sure that it's fun and free. There is a charge for admission to evening concerts ($10 per night), but entrance to the rest of the day's events is by donation. There will be music, vendors selling handmade goods, and this year, the Run of Exploding Colour, a chance to fundraise for your favourite charity. There are lots of activities for kids and families, and all are welcome.

I really admire the idea behind this event. The organizers decided they'd like to see a festival in Sarnia, and they made it happen, and they made it free. If you're in support of creative events like this one, you might consider volunteering to help ensure the festival's success.

The Festival of Good Things takes place on the Friday and Saturday of Labour Day weekend (September 4 and 5) at the Sarnia Bay Marina. To learn more, visit the Festival of Good Things.