Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO!
Plant Talks takes place tonight at the St. Thomas Public Library from 3 to 4 p.m. This is where you can get all of your planting and seed-related questions answered, and learn more about the Seed Library!
Saturday Stories goes tomorrow at the library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Join staff each Saturday for storytime, which is full of active songs and stories!
Location: St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas
An Open House Celebration is taking place at the Ignite Youth Centre on Friday from 1 to 2:45 p.m. More details can be found here.
Location: Ignite Youth Centre, 745 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Opa’s Pretzels is hosting a Grand Opening celebration today from 5:30-7:30pm. They’ll have FREE PRETZELS and note “We appreciate the support from our local community, we want to give back and say thank you! Competitions and prizes to be won, raffle draws and more!” Details here!
Location: Opa’s Pretzels 578 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
The Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser returns tomorrow at St. Thomas Anglican Church. These occur on the 4th Friday of each month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. (except July, Aug. & Dec.) and is $20 per meal. Full details here.
Location: St. Thomas Anglican Church, 20 Flora Street, St. Thomas
A Three of/A Kind – Glory Days Concert is coming to Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit our Community Calendar.
Location: Knox Presbyterian Church, 55 Hincks Street, St. Thomas
Friday Night Live presented by Guitar Gord goes Friday with all proceeds benefiting Extendicare Port Stanley Residents. Tickets are $20 cash and can be purchased at Port Stanley Home Hardware and Extendicare Port Stanley. More details can be found here.
Location: Port Stanley United Church, 239 Colborne Street, Port Stanley
Winter at Horton is back this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All the vendors will be set up inside, giving you the chance to get some of your market favourites even during the winter months. This continues each Saturday through April 20th.
Location: Horton Farmers’ Market, 1 Manitoba Street, St. Thomas
Old Imperial Farmers’ Market is also open this Saturday and every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a family-friendly, year-round, indoor Farmers’ Market that celebrates, supports, and showcases the best of what our community has to offer.
Location: Old Imperial Farmers’ Market, 516 John St. North, Aylmer
An early St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Vendor’s Market is taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Anglican Church. A variety of vendor’s will be there to showcase themselves and make great connections during the event! Get the details here.
Location: St. Thomas Anglican Church, 20 Flora Street, St. Thomas
The St. Thomas Stamp Club will be holding its 36th Annual Stamp Exhibition & Bourse from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission and parking are free. Food and refreshments will be available at the venue for purchase. Club member exhibits will be displayed and 9 dealers will be attending. Free gifts will be provided to guests while supplies last and door prize draws will occur throughout the day. More details here.
Location: Community Of Christ Church, 105 Fairview Avenue, St. Thomas
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
The St. Thomas Stars return to action tonight when they host the Chatham Maroons at the Joe Thornton Community Centre. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for February!