Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: Art for Animals, a fundraiser in support of a new City of St. Thomas Animal Shelter, runs the entire month of February at 3 local venues. The St. Thomas Public Library, Caps Off Brewing, and Railway City Tourism will be exhibiting available art by local artists in support of the construction of the new Animal Shelter. Full details can be found here.
Today: Global Flavours returns to St. Thomas-Elgin throughout the month of February! Visit participating cultural restaurants and be eligible for a prize draw at the end of the month. More details here.
Today: Acoustic Vibes goes Friday at the St. Thomas Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 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.
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music this Friday with Nick Ewanick from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tomorrow: 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.
Tomorrow: 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 26th.
Tomorrow: Saturday Stories goes from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library. Join staff each Saturday for storytime, which is full of active songs and stories!
Tomorrow: A Puzzle Exchange is taking place at St. Thomas Public Library on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Bring in some puzzles and find some new (to you) ones to take home! If you don’t have a puzzle to bring, come anyway. You might just be in luck if they have extras!
Tomorrow: Opa’s Pretzels 1st Year Anniversary celebration goes Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect huge savings, prize draws, free pretzel twisting and more! Details can be found here.
Tomorrow: The 36th Annual St. Thomas Stamp Club Exhibit & Bourse is taking place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Community of Christ Church. Full details here.
Tomorrow: The Coldest Night of the Year Walk St. Thomas goes Saturday in support of Youth Unlimited/YFC Elgin County and The Upper Room Emergency Overnight Support for Youth. Full details here!
Tomorrow: Salsa in the City is taking place at Railway City Brewing on Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Experience a fun night of salsa dancing and delicious food & drinks in partnership with Taco House Company. More details here.
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
GOJHL: The St. Thomas Stars will travel to St. Marys tonight to take on the Lincolns at the Pyramid Recreation Centre. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m.
PJHL: Playoffs begin tonight for the Aylmer Spitfires when they travel to Exeter to take on the Hawks in Game 1 of the first round. Puck drop is 8 p.m.
PJHL: The Port Stanley Sailors begin their playoff push on Saturday as they host the Thamesford Trojans at the Port Stanley Arena. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
