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
Acoustic Vibes is taking place 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.
The library will be hosting a Puzzle Exchange from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday. More puzzles than storage space? Bring in your puzzles and find some new (to you) ones to work on! If you don’t have a puzzle to bring, come anyway. You might just be in luck if they have extras!
Location: St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas
A free cancer screening pop-up clinic will once again be offered in St. Thomas on Friday. The clinics are hosted by the Thames Valley Family Health Team to address the needs of those without a family physician or nurse practitioner. More details can be found here.
Location: 230 First Ave., Suite 109, St. Thomas
Wildflowers Farm is hosting a special Island Vibes Market After Dark on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Full details here!
Location: Wildflowers Farm, 42338, Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas
Railway City Brewing Co. will once again have live music this weekend! The fun kicks off Friday with Nick Ewanick from 5 to 8 p.m. Christopher Miller will then perform on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
You can also take in Brews & Boots: Country Night from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday!
Location: Railway City Brewing, 130 Edward Street, St. Thomas
Movies in the Park have returned! The Ice Box will be showing “Clifford The Big Red Dog” Friday at the Pinafore Park Dance Pavilion beginning at sunset.
Location: Pinafore Park Dance Pavilion, 95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
The Horton Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon and it’s “Yappy Hour” this week! 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 Shedden Fair will return to the Keystone Complex in Southwold August 24th and 25th. A number of kids activities, vendors and food trucks will also be on site throughout the weekend. More details can be found here.
Location: Southwold Keystone Complex, 35921 Talbot Line, Shedden
From the Meadow is coming to St. Thomas with a Grand Opening event planned for Saturday, August 24th. Stop by the new location at 808 Talbot Street between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to be a part of the celebration! More details can be found here.
Location: From the Meadow, 808 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
The Bo Horvat Community Centre Renaming Ceremony and Celebration in West Lorne will be taking place Saturday, August 24th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature interactive displays, inflatables, entertainment, food vendors and of course the official renaming ceremony. Full details and comments from Bo can be found here!
Location: Miller Park, West Lorne
A Book Signing with Author Alex Wilson is taking place at Lockwood Books on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Her debut children’s book, “Welcome Back to St. Thomas” is dedicated to her son to show him all her favourite memories of our wonderful city. More details here.
Location: Lockwood Books, 488 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
The Hydrant & Harbour Cheesecake will be hosting a two day event at the Port Stanley Fire Hall Market on Saturday and Sunday! These two days will be filled with Entertainment, live music, raffles, prizes, vendors and great food and drinks. A portion of certain proceeds received will be donated in support of the Transforming Tomorrow – Diagnostic Imaging Campaign! More details here!
Location: Fire Hall Market, 218 Joseph Street, Port Stanley
The Last Sunset Vintage Market of the summer is coming up Sunday! Lucy Morgan live! 20+ vintage vendors! $2 clothing fundraiser inside (not vintage) to raise money for the host venue, the Union Sporting Club and Community Centre which is entirely run by volunteers. Details can be found here!
Location: Union Sporting Club and Community Centre, 6068 Bell Street, Union
A Family Fun Day Fundraiser for the Sparta Community Hall is taking place on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Your $10 ticket includes a hot dog, drink, chips, freezie, games, bouncy house, Ultimutts dog show and more. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 draw. Full details here!
Location: Sparta Community Hall, 46272 Sparta Line, Sparta
London Chorus, The Sweet Adelines invites you to join them on Sunday at Pinafore Park beginning at 2:30 for Music in the Park. Free admission!
Location: Pinafore Park, 95 Elm St, 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 kick off preseason action Friday at the Joe Thornton Community Centre when they take on the Komoka Kings at 7:30 p.m. The Stars will then travel to Komoka on Saturday for another matchup with the Kings. Full details can be found here!
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for August!
