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!
PD Party Day: Robotics! is taking place at the St. Thomas Public Library today from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join in for a day full of robotics-themed activities on the Lower Level! At 2 p.m. special guests, the Thunderstamps Robotics Team from Parkside will host a demonstration in the Carnegie Room.
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
Catfish Creek Conservation Authority is taking part in Kids 1st Day on Friday, a once-a-year event run out of the City of London, that offers free or low-cost fun to children and their families. It’s running from 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will cost just $3 to participate. They’ll be offering Adventure Wagon Rides, canoe, kayak and fishing pole rentals, a sand castle building contest and more. Full details can be found here.
Location: Springwater Conservation Area, 8079 Springwater Road, Aylmer
This week will be your last chance to take in “The Beaver Club” at Port Stanley Festival Theatre. It’s a four women show that follows neighbours Eunice, Karen, Radiance and Yvette as they scrapbook, squabble and skinny dip their way from Toronto to Dildo, Newfoundland. You can learn more and find the ticket link here!
Location: Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
The Mocha Shriners are coming to St. Thomas for a Ceremonial Weekend Friday, May 31st & Saturday June 1st. Fish Fry at the Masonic Centre of Elgin Fri. @ 5:30 pm $30.00 per person with public welcome to attend. Sat. June 1 @ 2:00 pm is a Full Shriners Parade featuring New Candidates, Nobles, funny cars, bands, and motor vehicles. Full details can be found here.
Location: Masonic Centre of Elgin and Knox Presbyterin Church
Somerset Recovery and Wellness Presents – The Art of Recovery on Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. No admission cost. Come enjoy an evening with a mental health panel, comedic show by Emerald Hill, songs by recording artist Michelle Titian, Stephanie Preston, and Tisha Summers. All are welcome to join in on these necessary conversations. More details can be found here.
Location: St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre, 301 Talbot Street. St. Thomas
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
The City of St. Thomas, in partnership with Elgin County and the Municipality of Central Elgin, will be hosting a free AccessAbility Open House on Saturday, June 1st. Taking place between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Joe Thornton Community Centre in St. Thomas, the event aims to increase understanding around important disability issues and change attitudes about people living with disabilities in our community. Details can be found here.
Location: Joe Thornton Community Centre, 75 CASO Crossing, St. Thomas
This Sunday is the re-opening of the Elgin County Railway Museum for the summer with family friendly events planned throughout the day, and no admission charge. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., wander through the exhibits, check out the crafts on sale and let the kids burn off energy on the bouncy castle. As a bonus, drop by the CASO station between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday for the unveiling of the beautifully restored London & Port Stanley Car 14.
Location: Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington Street, 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!
No Thames Valley Regional Athletics today.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for May!
