Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the long weekend.
STUFF TO DO!
Acoustic Vibes returns to the St. Thomas Public Library tonight from 6:30 to 8! Grab your instruments and join the laid-back jam session! All skill levels are welcome and encouraged. Just a heads up – this isn’t a music lesson, it’s a chance to play and enjoy an evening of musical fun and good vibes.
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
St. Anne’s Parish will be hosting a Charity BBQ fundraiser at Canadale Nurseries May 17th to 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Come enjoy some delicious food and help make a difference in our local community!
Location: Canadale Nurseries, 269 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas
Heads Up for Healthier Brains is taking place at Aylmer Old Town Hall Library from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 17th. Learn how certain lifestyle choices can help reduce many of the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. Program by the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners.
Location: Aylmer Old Town Hall Library, 38 John Street South, Aylmer
The Horton Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon! They’ve been bringing the farm to the heart of the city since 1878 and you can stop by every Saturday through November 2nd to shop the fresh and local foods as well as endless creations from the talented artisans.
Location: Horton Farmers’ Market, Manitoba Street, 1/2 block north of Talbot Street, St. Thomas
The Old Imperial Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Aylmer! 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
Holy Angels’ Catholic Women’s League is back with their Annual Spring Yard Sale on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the church hall.
Location: Holy Angels’ Parish Church, 502 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
A Victoria Day Celebration Vendors Market is taking place Saturday at Union Sports Club from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot food vendors will be there to serve breakfast and lunch and roughly 30 vendors will be on hand to shop from!
Location: Union Sports Club, 6068 Bell Street, Union
Opa’s Pretzels will be holding a special Long Weekend Promos! They’ll be featuring two new dips- Creamy Dill and a Sweet Cinnamon Sugar Butter. Also offering a 4 pack deal for our most popular traditional salted pretzel. Opening 3 hours longer from 11-5pm for the long weekend.
Location: Opa’s Pretzels, 578 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
The Garden Emporium hosted by the St Thomas and District Horticultural Society is taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CASO Station. Browse a large selection of plants, local crafts and garden accessories during the “Hort’s” annual plant sale. Admission is free!
Location: CASO Station, 750 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
The Malahide Firefighter’s Association South Station free fireworks display will light up the skies of Port Bruce on Sunday. The show is set to begin at dusk from the Port Bruce Pier, with a rain date of Monday, May 20th in place. More details here!
Location: Port Bruce Beach/Pier
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
Thames Valley Regional Athletics today will see just Varsity Baseball action.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for May!
