Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
Acoustic Vibes goes tonight (Friday) 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.
Saturday Stories goes tomorrow at the 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
The Simon Joynes Playwrights’ Festival is taking place September 19th-21st at Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Three plays will be presented in public readings, followed by a question/answer session with the playwrights. Reserve your free seat now! Full details can be found here.
Location: Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
“Buying The Moose”, a hilarious play full of misunderstandings, mischief, and moose-sized fun, at the historic Princess Avenue Playhouse- runs Thursday, September 19th through the 29th. Full details and tickets can be found on the Elgin Theatre Guild website.
Location: Princess Avenue Playhouse, 40 Princess Ave, St. Thomas
A Halloween Costume Pop-Up Event is taking place on Friday at the St. Thomas Seniors Centre. It’s running from 4 to 7 p.m. and $3 from every Halloween costume purchased will go to Barks and Meows Rescue. More details here!
Location: St. Thomas Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 225 Chestnut Street, St. Thomas
Railway City Brewing Co. will once again have live music on Friday! Nick Ewanick is set to play from 5 to 8 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.
The Back to School Vendors Market goes Saturday, September 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Union Sports Club! A variety of vendor’s will be there to showcase themselves and make great connections during this event! More details here.
Location: Union Sports Club and Community Centre, 6068 Bell Street, Union
The St. Thomas Downtown Development Board is rolling out a great time for the whole family to celebrate Downtown Oktoberfest on Saturday from 2-9 p.m. With seasonal activities for the family, live music, downtown shopping, beer garden, food vendors, free train rides and more- you’re bound to say “Cheers” to a good time! Full details here.
Location: Downtown St. Thomas centered at Talbot Street and Moore Street
The Oktoberfest Kidz Karnival at Central United Church is also taking place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Face painting, Crafts, Music, Games, Photo Booth, Police & Fire Displays, St. Thomas Library Van Story Time. Activities & Games are Free! Food available at ‘family friendly’ prices. More details here!
Location: Central United Church, 135 Wellington Street, St. Thomas
The Cross-County Charity Bowling Tournament in support of the Terrace Lodge Comforts of Home fundraising campaign is taking place Saturday. More details can be found here.
Location: Cy’s Bowling Lanes & Lounge, Talbot Street East, Aylmer
The 10th Annual Railway City Road Races goes Sunday! While the half-marathon, 10k and 5k races are sold out, race day registration is still available for the 1k Choo-Choo Challenge for kids! Full details can be found here!
Location: Elgin County Railway Museum at 225 Wellington 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 return to the ice tonight (Friday) for their Home Opener against the Strathroy Rockets. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Joe. It’s also myFM Fill the Rink Night– so stop by the station at 300 Talbot Street between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for free tickets- while supplies last.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for September in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
