Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
“The Elephant Man,” based upon the life of Joseph Merrick, a man so physically deformed that he became known as the Elephant Man – runs Thursday, October 3rd through the 13th at the historic Princess Avenue Playhouse. Full details and tickets can be found on the Elgin Theatre Guild website.
Location: Princess Avenue Playhouse, 40 Princess Ave, St. Thomas
A PD Party Day: Fall Fair is taking place at the St. Thomas Public Library on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kids and families can enjoy a festive variety of games, crafts, and activities on the lower level.
Saturday Stories goes tomorrow at the St. Thomas Public 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
VON’s “Healing Through Art” Bereavement Support Group will begin on Friday in St. Thomas. Registration is required with more details available here.
Location: VON Community Support Services, 175 South Edgeware Rd, St. Thomas
The YWCA St. Thomas Elgin are hosting a Winter Coat and Accessories Give Away on both Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last. Full details can be found here.
Location: YWCA St. Thomas Elgin, 16 Mary Street West, St. Thomas
Railway City Brewing Co. will once again have live music on Friday! Austin Gagnier is set to play from 5 to 8 p.m. On Saturday, it’s Jeff Butler from 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Railway City Brewing, 130 Edward Street, St. Thomas
The Horton Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon! 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
A Pumpkin Patch Vendors Market is taking place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbus Club in St. Thomas. More details here.
Location: Columbus Club, 265 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:
The St. Thomas Stars return to the ice tonight (Friday) when they travel to Stratford to take on the Warriors. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m.
The Port Stanley Sailors host the North Middlesex Stars on Friday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Stanley Arena and Community Centre.
Aylmer Spitfires host the Port Stanley Sailors at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 13th at the East Elgin Community Complex.
