Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: The annual Parade of Poinsettias Holiday Open House kicks off Thursday at Family Flowers. Stop in from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and until 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Today: 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!
Today: Chat, Then Chill is taking place on Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library. In the first half hour, chat and share what books you’re reading. Then, enjoy 45 minutes of quiet reading together. Bring your own book and relax. Afterward, you can stay and visit or head out. Perfect for book lovers who enjoy some quiet reading time!
Today: A Quarter Auction Fundraiser is coming up Thursday at 7 p.m. in support of Willie “Freaking” Watts and his family. More details can be found here.
Tomorrow: A PD Party Day is taking place Friday at the St. Thomas Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme is Go Go Geo! Instead of a school day, have a school of rock day! Rock out at the library with rock-themed activities, games and crafts.
Tomorrow: Canadale Nurseries in St. Thomas is hosting their annual Christmas Open Houses! It’s running for the 4 weekends in November, with activities planned between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. Full details here.
Tomorrow: An Author Visit with Laura Bontje is taking place at Backus-Page House Museum for the PD Day on Friday. You can learn more here!
Tomorrow: “Light Up Talbot” is set to once again accompany the annual Tree Lighting Celebration in St. Thomas Friday. Full details can be found here.
Tomorrow: The Elgin County Railway Museum’s Community Christmas Tree Spectacular is running each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 15th to December 23rd. Full details here!
Tomorrow: Railway City Brewing Co. will once again have live music on Friday! Austin Gagnier is set to play from 5 to 8 p.m.
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 St. Marys Lincolns at the Joe. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for November in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!



