Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO!
Elgin County Pride Week is running through August 10th! More details on events taking place can be found here.
Location: Across St. Thomas and Elgin County
The World Premiere of Bigfoot! by Ephraim Ellis is now on stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre through August 24th. Three intrepid explorers; Abby, Jake, and Leaf scour the interior rainforests of British Columbia searching for signs, for redemption and for proof. Bigfoot! Truth or legend? Full details and tickets can be found here!
Location: Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
A free cancer screening pop-up clinic will again be offered in St. Thomas on Friday. The clinics are hosted by the Thames Valley Family Health Team to address the needs of those without a family physician or nurse practitioner. Full details can be found here.
Location: 230 First Ave, Suite 109, St. Thomas
The 176th Annual Aylmer Fair returns this weekend! Running August 9th to the 11th, with all the fan favourites including the midway, petting zoo, cattle show, 4H competition and of course the demolition derby. Full details can be found here!
Location: Aylmer Fair Grounds, 139 Pine Street East, Aylmer
The Wildflowers Friday Night Market is back! They run each Friday night through September 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Full details here!
Location: Wildflowers Farm, 42338, Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas
Railway City Brewing Co. will once again have live music this weekend! The fun kicks off Friday with John Milles from 5 to 8 p.m. Michael Ryan (Riverside Unplugged) will take the stage on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Railway City Brewing, 130 Edward Street, St. Thomas
Movies in the Park have returned! The Ice Box will be showing “Rumble!” Friday at the Pinafore Park Dance Pavilion beginning at sunset.
Location: Pinafore Park Dance Pavilion, 95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
Whisky, Wine & Chocolate night returns to the Elgin County Railway Museum Friday! This 19+ event invites attendees to open their senses as experts guide them through rich sample combinations of wine and whisky, perfectly paired with some chocolate. All this before a live and interactive musical performance by Duelling Pianos Niagara. Full details here!
Location: Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas
Be Tweens is taking place at the St. Thomas Public Library tomorrow from 2 to 3 p.m. Be Tweens is a chance for tweens to meet other tweens in the community, explore what the library has to offer, and participate in a fun activity! This event is 8+ and taking place in the Carnegie Room, Lower Level.
Location: St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas
The Horton Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon! You can stop by every Saturday through November 2nd to shop the fresh and local foods as well as endless creations from the talented artisans.
Location: Horton Farmers’ Market, Manitoba Street, 1/2 block north of Talbot Street, St. Thomas
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.
Location: Old Imperial Farmers’ Market, 516 John St. North, Aylmer
The 2024 Crimestoppers Annual Golf Tournament & Fundraiser goes Saturday, August 10th at the Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club. Registration starts at 9, with tee off at 10 a.m. More details can be found here.
Location: Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club, Carlow Road, Port Stanley
The St. Thomas Ringette Association is holding a free come try Ringette event on August 10 beginning at 9:45 a.m. Full details can be found here!
Location: Joe Thornton Community Centre, 75 Caso Crossing, St. Thomas
Backus-Page House Museum is hosting their first ever Quarter Auction at the South Dunwich Community Hall on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. Proceeds will be going towards the 20th Anniversary Heritage Farm Show. Tickets are $5 each. More details can be found here.
Location: South Dunwich Community Hall, 29593 Talbot Line, Wallactown
The St. Thomas District Masonic Open House and BBQ/Dance is taking place on Saturday being at 2 p.m. Further details can be found here!
Location: Masonic Centre of Elgin, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line, Central Elgin
The Inaugural “Local Love Market” is taking place on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Grand Central Place on Talbot Street. Full details can be found here!
Location: Grand Central Place, 300 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Om Fest will take place on August 11th from 1 to 5 p.m. at 9922 Penhale Road. Admission is $10 per person, with all proceeds going to funding My Sisters’ Place. More details can be found here.
Location: 9922 Penhale Road, Aylmer
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
Want to get involved with the St. Thomas Stars this year? Learn more here!
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for August!
