Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: The St. Thomas Police Service is inviting kids to lace up their running shoes and beat the summer slump as their free Boredom Busters events return. The first one is set for Wednesday, July 16th from 10 a.m. to noon in the shaded north-side parking lot beside the Joe Thornton Community Centre. More details here!
Today: Around the World in 7 Wednesdays is being hosted at St. Thomas Public Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get ready to travel around the world this summer! Each week you can visit a different country, play games and complete challenges.
Today: Join the STEAM Centre for an Outdoor Art Experience this summer. On Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Elevated Park or on Wednesday’s at Westlake Evans Park. More details here.
Today: “Liars At A Funeral” takes the stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre July 16th- August 2nd! A brilliantly penned modern farce full of grudges, curses, secrets, and hilarity. The whole family has been reunited for Grandma Mavis’s funeral, only to be trapped in a funeral home due to an ice storm. Can this clan of liars survive all the secrets about to be unearthed, or will this be the final nail in the coffin for this dysfunctional family? More details here!
Today: Running every Wednesday from July 16 to August 27th, is “Ready, Set, High School” hosted by the Ignite Youth Centre. It will feature eight themed group workshops, one-on-one coaching, and a special back-to-school celebration on September 17th. Full details can be found here.
Today:Ignite Youth Centre is inviting youth ages 10 to 15 to roll up their sleeves and sharpen their kitchen skills with “Chefs in Training”, a beginner-friendly cooking program running every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 9, 16, 23 and 30. More 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: Muggle Mischief takes place each Thursday throughout July and August at the Ignite Youth Centre! Each week from 5 to 7 p.m., dive into a different book in the series, enjoy themed games, crafts, snacks, and activities that bring the magic to life. More details here!
Tomorrow: In partnership with YWCA St. Thomas Elgin Settlement Services, the St. Thomas Public Library will be hosting an English Conversation Circle on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Come practice your conversational English and meet new people in your community! Learn English speaking skills for daily purposes such as attending a job interview, visiting the doctor and much more!
Tomorrow: Chat, then Chill: Your Independent Reading Club is taking place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the St. Thomas Public Library. In the first half hour, chat and share what books you’re reading. Then, enjoy an hour of quiet reading together.
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
