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!
Hurry Hard takes over the stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre July 17th through August 3rd. Will romance, past hope, and family ties win it all, or will history repeat itself in this truly Canadian comedy? Full details and tickets can be found here!
Location: Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
The Wildflowers Friday Night Market is back! They run each Friday night through September 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Full details here!
Location: Wildflowers Farm, 42338, Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas
The City of St. Thomas Animal Services will be hosting a Puppy Parade at Pinafore Park on Friday as they look to raise funds for a new shelter. Participants will be asked to meet up at the Dance Pavilion in the middle of the park at 7 p.m., with the parade set for 7:30. Details can be found here!
Location: Pinafore Park, 95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
Railway City Brewing Co. has live music this weekend! Friday, July 19th from 5 to 8 p.m. is the Rod & Reba Duo and Sunday, July 21st from 1 to 4 p.m., you can catch Chris & Sarah!
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
The Central Elgin Union Station 3rd Annual Volunteer Firefighter Car Wash goes Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full details can be found here!
Location: Union Station Fire Hall, 42702 Sparta Line, Union
Sparta Country Candles will be hosting one of their Giving Back Days on Saturday, July 20th, where 20% of all sales before tax will be donated to the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank. More details here!
Location: Sparta Country Candles, 46361 Sparta Line, Sparta
The Pawsitively Elgin Dog Festival returns Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A pupper festival, doggo event, or a fur-kid party. Whatever you call it, your dog is going to feel like they’re a ROCK-STAR! Live entertainment, exhibitors, lure course, food, prizes, photo booth and tons of fun – something for the whole family. Full details here!
Location: Pinafore Park, 95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
The Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition will be hosting a number of events to celebrate National Drowning Prevention Week. This includes free swims taking place at the Aylmer Pool on Saturday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and in St. Thomas at Jaycees Pool on Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. More details can be found here!
Location: Across St. Thomas and Elgin County
J.W. Jones is playing the The Back Alley Bar & Grill on Saturday. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. More details here!
Location: The Back Alley Bar & Grill, 18 Princess Ave, St. Thomas
PetSmart Charities – National Adoption Week is taking place from July 15th through 21st and St. Thomas PetSmart is teaming up with Animal Aide of St. Thomas and PAWs United to make it a success! Stop by throughout the week to see some of the local furry friends up for adoption.
Location: St. Thomas PetSmart, 1055 Talbot 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 have re-signed Quinn Gavin White!
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for July!
