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"Return of the Swans" at Lambton Heritage Museum

Grand Bend, ON - The first tundra swans have been spotted in the Thedford Bog behind the Lambton Heritage Museum, and numbers are expected to rise over the next several weeks.

For many residents of Lambton County, the beginning of spring is often associated with the return of the tundra swans. The tundra swans make an annual stop in this area during their 6,000km migration loop. 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...

"Me, You & Us" Exhibit at Lambton Heritage Museum

Grand Bend, ON - Lambton Heritage Museum will be hosting an original exhibit by local artist Suellen Evoy-Oozeer, with the support of Susan Angela Bressette, next month.

"Me, You, & Us", a recipient of the Creative County Grant Program in 2019, will feature 27 portraits on display March 1 - 17. An opening reception will take place on Friday March 1, 2019 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., admission is free. Evoy-Oozeer will be hosting a "Meet the Artist" talk on Sunday March 3, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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PD Day of winter activities at the Oil Museum of Canada

Oil Springs, ON - Students with a PD Day Friday, February 1 are being invited to the Oil Museum of Canada for a day of winter activities.

The event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features snowshoeing, winter crafting stations, and the exploration of winter-themed artifacts from the museum's permanent collection.

The event is by drop-in, no registration is required however children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission for children ages 4-12 is $3, students over 12 years of age $4, adults $5 and family...

Drive-in' craft and movie event at Lambton Heritage Museum

Grand Bend, ON - Lambton Heritage Museum will be hosting a Cars-themed PD Day event Friday, February 1.

Participants are being asked to bring a box from home out of which they will craft their own, homemade "car". The cars will then be used for a makeshift drive-in movie, featuring Disney's Cars. Bring a pillow for extra comfort.

The event is scheduled to run from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Youth must be accompanied by an adult and are encouraged to bring a lunch.

To register, call the museum at 519-243-2600...

Lambton County Archives to host James Gordon concert

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Archives will be hosting solo singer-songwriter James Gordon for a concert at the Sarnia Library Theatre later this month.

The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 23.

Tickets for the event are $25 and can be ordered through the EventBrite link on the Lambton County Archives' Facebook page. Like the Lambton County Archives on Facebook to receive a $5 coupon code for the event.

In his 40 year career as a solo singer-songwriter and with the ground-breaking...