Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: Art for Animals, a fundraiser in support of a new City of St. Thomas Animal Shelter, runs the entire month of February at 3 local venues. The St. Thomas Public Library, Caps Off Brewing, and Railway City Tourism will be exhibiting available art by local artists in support of the construction of the new Animal Shelter. Full details can be found here.
Today: Global Flavours returns to St. Thomas-Elgin throughout the month of February! Visit participating cultural restaurants and be eligible for a prize draw at the end of the month. More details here.
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music this Friday with Michael Ryan from 6 to 9 p.m.
Today: The St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce is back with its annual “Uncorked” event from 7 to 10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day! More details here.
Today: Sparks are gonna fly this Valentine’s weekend when The Crooners meet The Bettys on stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre this Friday and Saturday! Ticket details can be found 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: A tattoo fundraiser in partnership with Limitless Tattoos on Saturday, February 15th will benefit the construction of the city’s much-needed new animal shelter. Full details here!
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: 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: St. Thomas-Elgin Crime Stoppers will be hosting their annual Family Day Beach Hockey Golf event beginning at 11 a.m. at Mackie’s, on Port Stanley Main Beach. Free for kids 12 & under with an adult. Bring a tennis ball with a golf club or hockey stick and play 9-18 holes on the beach with free small fry. More details here.
Tomorrow: PetValu is hosting an Adoption Event on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Myrtle Animal Rescue and Sanctuary will be onsite with adoptable dogs. More details here!
EVENT CANCELLED Tomorrow: A Book Launch Event for ARCHIPELAGO by Heather Newton Derks beginning at 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Roadhouse Bar and Grill. Full details can be found here!
Tomorrow: The Township of Southwold will be celebrating Family Day with a bang on Saturday as the 7th annual Winterfest returns. This free event is open to all Southwold families and will include games, bonfires, free hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate and more- beginning at 4:30 p.m. More details here.
Family Day: On February 17, the Aylmer Police, Elgin OPP, Aylmer Fire, and Elgin County Fire will face off in the Battle of the Badges Charity Hockey Game at the East Elgin Community Complex. The event kicks off with a free public skate from noon to 1:30 p.m. sponsored by the Aylmer Police Association. Full details here.
Family Day: From February 15th to 17th, Ontarians can enjoy fishing province-wide without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. For more details or to find places to fish this weekend, visit OntarioFamilyFishing.com.
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LOCAL SPORTS:
GOJHL: The St. Thomas Stars will host the KW Siskins at the Joe Thornton Community Centre on tonight (Feb 14). Puck drop is 7:30 p.m.
Then on Family Day Monday, the Stars will host their annual Fan Appreciation Day Game. The event, included with general admission, features a pre-game poster-making session (while supplies last), t-shirt giveaways during the game, and a post-game “Skate with the Stars” experience.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
