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Things to do in St. Thomas-Elgin: Library celebrations, caregiver walks and a full day of local sports

By 94.1 myFM News staff Oct 19, 2026 | 6:00 AM

Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.

Today: St. Thomas Public Library is holding an Online Job Club for Older Adults. Looking for work at 55+? Join host Kathy Smith for a friendly, four-week online workshop for older adults in the job market. You’ll learn practical tips, build on your skills, and meet others on the same journey. Registration is required!

Tomorrow: You’re invited to kick off Ontario Public Library Week with the St. Thomas Public Library! Bring your little ones to a special storytime with Mayor Joe Preston, join staff at City Hall to raise the flag for libraries, then gather at the library for light refreshments. More details here!

Tomorrow: VON’s Fall Caregiver Walking Groups kick off on Tuesday! More details here.

Tomorrow: Take in Storytime at the St. Thomas Public Library on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Carnegie Room. Storytimes are made for caregivers and little ones to explore books together. Ages 1+

If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.

LOCAL SPORTS: 

TVRA on Tuesday, October 20th…

TVRA Varsity Girls Field Hockey

  • Central Elgin at Parkside — 1 p.m.

  • West Elgin vs. Holy Cross — 2:15 p.m.

  • Central Elgin vs. Holy Cross — 3:30 p.m.

  • Parkside at Ingersoll — 2:15 p.m.

TVRA SouthEast Junior Girls Basketball

  • East Elgin at Woodstock — 4:30 p.m.

  • Ingersoll at St. Joseph’s — 4:30 p.m.

  • Glendale at Parkside — 4:30 p.m.

  • Central Elgin at Lord Dorchester — 4:30 p.m.

TVRA SouthEast Senior Girls Basketball

  • East Elgin at Woodstock — 3 p.m.

  • Ingersoll at St. Joseph’s — 3 p.m.

  • Glendale at Parkside — 3 p.m.

  • Central Elgin at Lord Dorchester — 3 p.m.

TVRA SouthEast Junior Boys Volleyball

  • Woodstock at East Elgin — 3 p.m.

  • Lord Dorchester at Central Elgin — 3 p.m.

  • Parkside at Glendale — 3 p.m.

  • St. Joseph’s at Ingersoll — 3 p.m.

TVRA SouthEast Senior Boys Volleyball

  • Woodstock at East Elgin — 3 p.m.

  • Lord Dorchester at Central Elgin — 3 p.m.

  • Parkside at Glendale — 3 p.m.

  • St. Joseph’s at Ingersoll — 3 p.m.

Greater Ontario Hockey League

  • The St. Thomas Stars are back home on Friday as they host the St. Marys Lincolns. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

And Don’t Forget About Community Meals!