Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Tomorrow: Tech Talk returns to the St. Thomas Public Library 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!
Tomorrow: Choose Life Elgin and 4LifeLondon are hosting a Fundraising Gala on Thursday ft. VIP speaker Abby Johnson. More details can be found here.
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 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.
On Thursday, October 24th
TVRA Jr Football Quarter Final
East Elgin S.S. vs Strathroy D.C.I. at Cuddy Field at 11:00 a.m.
TVRA Sr Football Quarter Final
Glendale H.S. vs St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at 1 Password Park at 2:15 p.m.
TVRA Jr Boys Volleyball Regular Season
Parkside C.I. vs Central Elgin C.I. at Central Elgin C.I. at 3:00 p.m.
TVRA Sr Boys Volleyball Regular Season
E.S.C. Mgr-Bruyère vs West Elgin S.S. at West Elgin S.S. at 3:30 p.m.
Parkside C.I. vs Central Elgin C.I. at Central Elgin C.I. at 3:00 p.m.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for September in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
