Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
Today: Tuesday Tales is taking place at the St. Thomas Public Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Join the library team for a terrific time of telling tales! And yes–there will be singing too!
Today: A Libraries for Life Flag Raising will take place at St. Thomas City Hall Tuesday at 10 a.m. Join St. Thomas Public Library staff as they honour Ontario Public Library Week.
Today: A special Storytime with Mayor Joe will follow the flag raising Tuesday, kicking off in the St. Thomas Public Library’s Carnegie Room at 10:30 a.m.
Today: Teen Book Chat is also taking place at the St. Thomas Public Library Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Gather for book discussions and snacks! Connect with fellow readers, share your thoughts, and enjoy some treats. It’s a fun way to discover new books, talk about your favourites, and make friends.
Today: Rooks for Rookies is running Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library. It’s a chance for 8 – 12-year-olds to hang out and learn about the game of chess! Registration is required.
Tomorrow: Seniors’ Walk & Talk hosted by the St. Thomas Public Library goes from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Take a leisurely walk on the path at the St. Thomas Elevated Park and chat along the way. If its rainy or icy, walkers will meet at the Joe Thornton Community Centre at 75 CASO Crossing.
Tomorrow: A Crafters Circle will be taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the St. Thomas Public Library. 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.
Tomorrow: A talk on Preserving Elgin County Farms is taking place Wednesday at the CASO Station beginning at 7 p.m. Rural advocate and garden writer Heather Derks from Sparta will talk about how preserving farmland is affected by government land use planning. Admission is free. There will be door prize draws, refreshments, seed and flowering bulb exchange, and a Mini-Flower Show. Sponsored by St. Thomas Hort. Society. Details here.
Tomorrow: 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.
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
GOJHL: The St. Thomas Stars return to the ice Friday when they host the London Nationals at the Joe. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m.
Thames Valley Regional Athletics: On Tuesday, October 22nd
TVRA Jr Boys Volleyball
John Paul II C.H.S. vs West Elgin S.S. at West Elgin S.S. at 2:00 p.m.
TVRA Sr Boys Volleyball
John Paul II C.H.S. vs West Elgin S.S. at West Elgin S.S. at 2:00 p.m.
TVRA Girls Varsity Field Hockey
Parkside C.I. vs Medway H.S.at City Wide # 1 at 1:55 p.m. (it is the TVRA finals last TVRA game of the season for field hockey.)
TVRA Jr Girls Basketball
Glendale H.S vs St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at 3:00 p.m.
Parkside C.I. vs East Elgin S.S. at East Elgin S.S. at 3:00 p.m.
TVRA Sr Girls Basketball
Glendale H.S vs St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at 4:30 p.m.
Parkside C.I. vs East Elgin S.S. at East Elgin S.S. at 4:30 p.m.
TVRA Jr Boys Volleyball
Arthur Voaden S.S. vs Central Elgin C.I. at Central Elgin C.I. at 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s C.H.S. vs Glendale H.S at Glendale H.S at 3:00 p.m.
East Elgin S.S. vs Parkside C.I. at Parkside C.I. at 3:00 p.m.
TVRA Sr Boys Volleyball
E.S. Notre Dame vs Central Elgin C.I. at Central Elgin C.I. at 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s C.H.S. vs Glendale H.S at Glendale H.S at 3:00 p.m.
East Elgin S.S. vs Parkside C.I. at Parkside C.I. at 3:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, October 23rd
TVRA Sr Football Preliminary Round
Parkside C.I. vs Saunders S.S. at 1Password Park at 2:15 p.m.
TVRA Jr Girls Basketball Regular Season
Woodstock C.I. vs Central Elgin C.I. at Central Elgin C.I. at 3:00 p.m.
Huron Park S.S. vs East Elgin S.S. at East Elgin S.S. at 3:00 p.m.
Parkside C.I. vs College Avenue S.S. at College Avenue S.S. at 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s C.H.S. vs Lord Dorchester S.S. at Lord Dorchester S.S. at 4:00 p.m.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for September in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
