Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: The Friends of the St. Thomas Public Library are hosting their Annual Auction. Pre-bidding starts April 14th- auctions close April 28th. More details can be found here.
Today: It’s Cub Cadet Day at H.Broer Equipment on Friday! Test drive Lawn Mowers and enter for a chance to win door prizes. The Streetery will be on site. Learn more here!
Today: Baby Storytime is being hosted at St. Thomas Public Library Friday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. This storytime is designed for babies and their caregivers to explore early literacy through gentle stories, songs, and rhymes. Start your reading journey together in a cozy, welcoming environment. *Please note: this program is exclusively for babies who cannot walk yet.
Today: The Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser returns to St. Thomas Anglican Church Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Full details can be found here.
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music this Friday with Nick Ewanick from 6 to 9 p.m.
Today: A Poetry Night hosted by the Elgin Writers Guild is taking place Friday at the St Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn more here!
Tomorrow: Elgin County’s independent bookstores are joining forces to celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26—and they’re inviting book lovers to make it a literary day out. Full details 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: This Saturday will see the return of Maple Fest at the Horton Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring unique syrup-themed goodies offered by the participating vendors. More details here!
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: A Craft Supply Exchange is taking place at the St. Thomas Public Library Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Donate your unneeded craft supplies and help them find a new home. Then, join us for the Craft Exchange to pick up fresh supplies for your next project! Whether you’ve donated or not, everyone is welcome to browse and take home materials.
Tomorrow: The St. Thomas Kinsmen are firing up the grill once again for one of their most anticipated fundraisers of the year—Steak & Craft Beer Night—taking place Saturday, April 26 at the Columbus Club in St. Thomas. Learn more here!
Sunday: The newly formed Railway City FC is hosting a special Media Day April 27th from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1Password Park. This free event will feature kids activities facilitated by U20 & L2 players, merch/ticket sales, meet & greets, photos and 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:
Thames Valley Regional Athletics: On Friday, April 25th…
TVRA Varsity Girls Rugby
Parkside C.I. VS Huron Park S.S. – 10 a.m. @ City Wide Field
TVRA Varsity Girls Soccer
Parkside C.I. VS Woodstock C.I. – 12 p.m. @ City Wide # 1
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
