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!
The World Premiere of Bigfoot! by Ephraim Ellis is on stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre through August 24th. Three intrepid explorers; Abby, Jake, and Leaf scour the interior rainforests of British Columbia searching for signs, for redemption and for proof. Bigfoot! Truth or legend? Full details and tickets can be found here!
Location: Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
The St. Thomas Public Library is holding their Crafters Circle from 9 a.m. to noon today. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new people, work on your crafts and share each other’s company! They host the Crafter Circle every Wednesday.
A Teen Art Meetup will also take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to explore your creative side, Teen Art Meetup is a chance to express yourself and get as messy as you want!
Tech Talk returns to the library tomorrow and is offered every Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join the library team in the Board Room where you can get your questions answered and learn something new. All levels of tech experience welcome!
The library will also be hosting one of their Summer Film Nights from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Enjoy free screenings of films from the National Film Board of Canada collection.
Location: St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas
Seniors’ Walk & Talk takes place at the St. Thomas Elevated Park today from 9 to 10 a.m. The St. Thomas Public Library hosts this event twice a month, inviting our local seniors to gather together for an hour of movement and conversation. *If it’s raining or icy, the group will meet at the Joe Thornton Community Centre at 75 Caso Crossing.
Location: Elevated Park, 1 Centre Street, St. Thomas- Meet at the Little Free Library on the path.
A Boredom Buster hosted by the St. Thomas Police Service takes place today from 10 a.m. to noon. Join officers for a fun game of basketball, road hockey or soccer. The event is free to attend and open to all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult. Full details can be found here!
Location: North Side Parking Lot at the Joe Thornton Community Centre (75 CASO Crossing)
Midweek Market at Horton takes place on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stop in on your way home from work. Grab the family or your friends. Come for dinner and drinks. Listen to some tunes, and grab a few groceries to hold you over until Saturday Morning!
Location: Horton Farmers’ Market, Manitoba Street, 1/2 block north of Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Trivia takes place every Wednesday night at Railway City Brewing from 7 to 9! Stop in for an evening of good food and fun with no need to preregister.
The 3rd annual Jukebox Bingo is being hosted at Railway City Brewing on Thursday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include Bingo cards for the evening, with dabbers provided. Raffles and prizes to be won!
Location: Railway City Brewing, 130 Edward Street, St. Thomas
The myFM and Elgin Roofing All Hands of Deck Food Drive returns on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s a day where we focus on getting our local food bank shelves filled up just in time for back to school. Full details can be found here!
Location: Real Canadian Superstore in St. Thomas and Miller’s Your Independent Grocer in Aylmer
The Railway City Music and Arts Festival returns to St. Thomas August 15th through 18th in beautiful Pinafore Park. Full details on this free festival can be found here.
Location: Pinafore Park, 95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
Want to get involved with the St. Thomas Stars this year? Learn more here!
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for August!
