This Month in Lambton - May 2024

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

• Show and Tell with Lambton County Library and Museums
• County and City hosting virtual Housing & Homelessness Townhall Session
• Notice to residents and property owners regarding noxious weeds
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
• Lambton Heritage Museum hosts screening of Disney Pixar movie Luca for June 7 PA Day
• Lambton Heritage Museum offering community lecture on Ciociaria region of Italy
• Oil Museum of Canada offers PA Day event exploring the science behind refining and distillation
• Discover your home's past with a Researching Your Property Workshop at Lambton County Archives
• Upcoming events at JNAAG

Show and Tell with Lambton County Library and Museums

Step into the spotlight and become a part of Lambton's 175 Anniversary celebration by sharing your cherished local history items at an upcoming Show and Tell event from Lambton County Library and Lambton County Museums.

Bring your prized possessions that embody Lambton's rich heritage. Whether it's a treasured family photograph, a handwritten diary brimming with tales of yesteryears, or vintage paper records echoing the stories of Lambton's past, every item holds significance in preserving our collective history.

Our dedicated team from Lambton County Museums will capture them through recordings, digitization, and photography. Not only will your contribution enrich our understanding of Lambton's heritage, but it will also serve as a valuable resource for future generations.

While there, explore displays showcasing Lambton's local history, and learn about opportunities to donate historical items for preservation and learn what local history resources are available with your library card.

Embrace this opportunity to showcase your connection to Lambton's past and join us in commemorating 175 years of community heritage. Together, let's celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Lambton's history!

Show and Tell will be happening throughout the County from June to September. Dates and locations include:

• Alvinston Library: Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Clearwater Library (Lower Hall): Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Mooretown Library: Monday, June 24, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Watford Community Centre: Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Forest Library: Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Lambton Heritage Museum: Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sarnia Library Theatre: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Camlachie Library: Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Oil Museum: Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Florence Community Centre: Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Petrolia YMCA: Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Brigden Library: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

County and City hosting virtual Housing & Homelessness Townhall Session

The County of Lambton and City of Sarnia will host a virtual Housing and Homelessness Townhall Session on Monday, June 3 from 10 until 11 a.m. to address questions and concerns regarding housing and homelessness in the community.

Panel participants will share updates from their organizations on the programs, services, partnerships, and collaborations currently underway in our community, and to help provide a better understanding of the complex issues surrounding housing and homelessness.

Panel participants include representatives from the County of Lambton's Social Services Division and Lambton Public Health; the City of Sarnia's Community Services Division and Legal Services Department; the Inn of the Good Shepherd; CMHA Lambton-Kent; Bluewater Health; and Sarnia Police Service.

Members of the community are invited to submit questions to be addressed during the session at lambtononline.ca/townhall. Questions will be accepted until Wednesday, May 29.

The session will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the County's YouTube page. The session will begin with updates from each of the panel participants, followed by a question-and-answer session with local media. Questions received from the community through the online form will be addressed throughout the session as time permits.

For more information and to submit your questions online, please visit lambtononline.ca/townhall.

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.

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 upcoming dates:

• Saturday, June 22
• Saturday, September 21
• Saturday, October 26

There will also be a mobile HHW event taking place at Lambton College (Parking Lot 11, 1457 London Road, Sarnia) on Saturday, June 15 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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 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.

Lambton Heritage Museum hosts screening of Disney Pixar movie Luca for June 7 PA Day

Take a mini vacation to Italy at the Movies at the Museum: Luca event! Visit Lambton Heritage Museum on the PA Day on June 7 for a special 1:00 p.m. screening of the Disney Pixar movie Luca. Set on the Italian Riviera in 1959, this charming, animated, family-friendly film features sea monsters, pasta, Vespas, a triathlon, and more! The movie is rated PG and has a 95-minute run-time.

Enjoy free popcorn during the film and a fun craft activity, available before and after the screening. Extend your stay by exploring the permanent exhibits, discovering the historic buildings, walking the Woodland Heritage Trail, challenging yourself to the I Spy Scavenger Hunt, or checking out the feature exhibit Il Cammino: From Italy to Sarnia-Lambton. Lambton County residents receive free admission to the museum in 2024 in celebration of the 175^th anniversary of Lambton County.

Lambton Heritage Museum offering community lecture on Ciociaria region of Italy

On Saturday, June 15, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Lambton Heritage Museum is offering a fascinating community lecture featuring local resident Caroline Di Cocco, as she presents on the Ciociaria region of Italy. Di Cocco will share about what makes this region unique and the must-see areas for tourists. She will also teach participants some useful Italian phrases. This talk is in support of the feature exhibit Il Cammino: From Italy to Sarnia-Lambton, available until June 30. The exhibit explores stories of Italian families that immigrated to Sarnia-Lambton in the last century. There will be time to explore the exhibit before and after the presentation. Space is limited and registration is required. Interested participants can register online on the museum's event page.

Oil Museum of Canada offers PA Day event exploring the science behind refining and distillation

Don't miss out on an exciting PA Day event at the Oil Museum of Canada, in partnership with Shell Canada! Drop in at the museum on June 7 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to explore the fascinating science behind refining and distillation. Shell experts will be on hand to share insights and knowledge. Discover catalyst movement in a dynamic fluidized bed demonstration. Try your hand at an exciting scavenger hunt through the Museum galleries and grounds and get creative with themed crafts too! Thanks to our generous sponsors at Shell Canada, admission to this PA Day event is FREE. It's a day of fun and learning for the whole family!

Discover your home's past with a Researching Your Property Workshop at Lambton County Archives

Do you have questions about your property's past or want to learn more about the history of your home? Join us in-person at Lambton County Archives on Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for the workshop Researching Your Property.

Archives staff will teach participants to conduct property research using free online resources. Through this in-person workshop, participants will learn how to navigate OnLand.ca, a free online resource that shares access to Ontario land records from across the province and access some of the earliest land documents on FamilySearch. Space is limited and registration is required. Interested participants can register online at lambtonarchives.ca.

Upcoming events at JNAAG

Family Saturday Studio Drop-In

Every Saturday afternoon, JNAAG offers a free workshop for all ages from 1 to 3 p.m. Families are welcome to drop-in for a short, artist-facilitated studio activity inspired by the current exhibitions. During June, participants will explore art through a scientific lens as they use microscopic images as inspiration for a mixed media art creation. Learn more about upcoming workshops on the Family Saturday Studio Drop-in page on jnaag.ca.

Abstract Focus with Sierra Rei Hart

Thursday, June 6, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join Sierra Rei Hart on a photographic adventure exploring downtown Sarnia as you search for abstract perspectives. Learn how to compose photographs from a unique point of view, focusing on shapes, lines, and shadows. Return to the studio to experiment with photo editing. Register online through the Teen Photo Contest page on lclibrary.ca.

Art & Ideas - In Conversation with Siobhán Humston

Thursday, June 20, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Siobhán Humston will lead a tour of her exhibition In the Garden of Exquisite Unknown and discuss her creative process and methodology. Register online at jnaag.ca.