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!
A special PD Party Day! Build-a-Fort Bash! is taking place today at the St. Thomas Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. They’ll have story time at 10 a.m. for the young builders in the Ingram Room and the more adventurous builders can head to the Carnegie Room for sights, heights, and lights!
The library is also hosting a Drop N’ Swap: Cupboard Cleanse event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Clear out your gently used SMALL kitchen items and pick up something new!
Location: St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas
Community of Christ Church is hosting a $2.00 Roast Beef & Ham Dinner Saturday night! Taking place from 4 to 7 p.m., the cost is; $2.00 for Adults $1.00 for Children 5-14. Free for children 4 & under. All are welcome but takeout will not be available.
Location: Community of Christ Church, 105 Fairview Ave, St. Thomas
The St. Thomas Swish Special Olympics basketball team is hosting a tournament tomorrow at East Elgin Secondary School beginning at 9 a.m. The Swish are inviting the community to come take in the games and see first hand how competitive and skillful our Special Olympic athletes are. More details here.
Location: East Elgin Secondary School, 362 Talbot St. West, Aylmer
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
The Village of Port Stanley will mark their 200th anniversary this year and the celebration kicks off this weekend! Opening Ceremonies take place Saturday at the Fire Hall Market from 1 to 3 p.m. and will be your opportunity to hear about the exciting year to come, a chance to meet community partners and the Port 200 committee.
Location: Fire Hall Market, 218 Joseph Street, Port Stanley
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
The St. Thomas Stars return to action tonight when they host the LaSalle Vipers at the Joe Thornton Community Centre. Puck drop set for 7:30 p.m. myFM will also be broadcasting the game live on 94.1 fm and StThomasToday.ca.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for This Month!