Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: “The Kitchen Witches” takes the stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre August 6th- 23rd! Saucy chefs Dolly and Isobel have their own live cable-access cooking shows, each with dwindling ratings. So, what could possibly go wrong if they joined forces? EVERYTHING! More details here!
Today: The St. Thomas Police are helping families beat that summer time boredom with their latest community event. Join our local officers Wednesday, August 13th from 10 a.m. to noon for the free Boredom Busters, featuring youth pick up basketball, road hockey and soccer in the parking lot of the Joe Thornton Community Centre.
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 on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Westlake Evans Park. 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 14 to 19 to roll up their sleeves and sharpen their kitchen skills with “Chefs in Training- Around the World” every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. More details here.
Today: Music is the Park takes place every Wednesday at the Palmer Park Bandshell in Aylmer beginning at 6 p.m.
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: The myFM and Elgin Roofing All Hands on Deck Food Drive is back Thursday, August 14th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Real Canadian Superstore in St. Thomas, Miller’s Your Independent Grocer in Aylmer and Foodland in Port Stanley. Along with our generous sponsors, the myFM team will be on site collecting donations for the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank, the Corner Cupboard in Aylmer and the Port Stanley & Area Community Food Bank. We hope to see you there! Learn more here.
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: The 4th Annual Summer Night Social fundraiser, hosted by the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, takes over Wildflowers Farm on Thursday. More details here.
Tomorrow: The Railway City Music and Arts Festival returns to Pinafore Park August 14th-17th! Find more details and the full entertainment lineup here.
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!
