Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: Grab your instruments and join us on the main floor (east end) at the St. Thomas Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for Acoustic Vibes! All skill levels are welcome and encouraged in this song circle style program. Just a heads up – this isn’t a music lesson; it’s a chance to play and enjoy.
Today: Festive wreath-making with Dericka Snake from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Oneida Fairgrounds Hall, Fairgrounds Road, Southwold
Today: Come out and enjoy a fun movie night with Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Oneida Community Centre, Ball Park Road, Southwold.
Today: “A Night in Bethlehem: Journey to the Nativity” is an interactive presentation of the Christmas story in a way that is understandable and enjoyable for young and old alike. From 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Fellowship Church, 641 Elm Street, St Thomas.
Today: Just In The Nick Of Time presented by the Elgin Theatre Guild, will be on stage live at the Princess Ave Playhouse through Dec. 15th. Tickets and more details on this holiday season WHODUNIT can be found here.
Today: The Elgin County Railway Museum’s Community Christmas Tree Spectacular is running each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through December 22nd. Full details here!
Today: A Merrilea Christmas is taking place at Gay Lea Dairy Museum & Cooperative Education Centre until December 22nd. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: 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.
Tomorrow: Winter at Horton is back this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All the vendors will be set up inside, giving you the chance to get some of your market favourites even during the winter months. This continues each Saturday through April 26th.
Tomorrow: Free CPR Training in Memory of Fred Foster will take place at Faith Church in St. Thomas from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Please note that this is only training and no certificate will be awarded. Those interested are asked to register by email.
Tomorrow: Enjoy a Holiday Vendor’s Market starting at 10 a.m. at the Oneida Community Centre on Ballpark Road. Cash only as there is no ATM on site.
Tomorrow: Create an ornament with your name on it from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library. Pick from one of six designs and staff will laser cut and etch it for you. You can then add colour to your ornament before taking it home!
Tomorrow: Saturday Stories goes from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library. Join staff each Saturday for storytime, which is full of active songs and stories!
Tomorrow: Be Tweens is a chance for tweens to meet other teens in the community from 2 until 3 p.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library. Explore what the library has to offer, and participate in a fun activity in the Ingram Room, Lower Level.
Tomorrow: The Port Stanley Terminal Rail is now hosting “Santa Treats Train Rides!” The holiday themed train will leave the station 3 times a day at 11 a.m., 1p.m. and 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through December 22nd. More details here.
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
Today: The St. Thomas Stars return to the ice Friday for a 7:30 p.m. start against the Chatham Maroons at the Joe Thornton Community Centre.
Today: The Aylmer Spitfires are in Exeter to face the Hawks in an 8 p.m. start at the South Huron Centre.
Tomorrow: St. Thomas Stars are on the road in Strathroy to take on the Rockets in a 7:30 puck drop at the West Middlesex Memorial Centre.
Tomorrow: The Port Stanley Sailors welcome the Mt. Brydges Bulldogs for Teddy Bear Toss, 7:30 p.m. at the Port Stanley Arena.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for December!
