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!
“The Perils Of Persephone” is on stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre through September 14th! Dan Needles takes us back to 1989 for a comedy about fossils, radioactive material, cows, toxic dumps, and – most importantly – damage control. Full details and tickets can be found here.
Location: Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
Bass Notez Cocktail Lounge is your place for live music this week! Friday will be Tanner Kaplanis at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 9 p.m. is Sean Gorman.
Location: Bass Notez Cocktail Lounge, 703 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Railway City Brewing Co. will once again have live music this weekend! The fun kicks off tonight (Friday) with Jeremy Fox from 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: Railway City Brewing, 130 Edward Street, St. Thomas
St. Thomas-Elgin Local Immigration Partnership is celebrating Welcoming Week, taking place September 13th through 22nd. It’s a global initiative that celebrates the people, places, and values that make our communities welcoming. Various organizations are running events to mark the week. Full details can be found here!
Location: Across St. Thomas-Elgin
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.
Coffee with the Chiefs is also taking place from 8 a.m. to noon at the market on Saturday. Join Aylmer Chief Zvonko Horvat and Deputy Chief Kyle Johnstone for a morning social this Saturday! Details here.
Location: Old Imperial Farmers’ Market, 516 John St. North, Aylmer
Saturday Stories goes tomorrow at the St. Thomas Public Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Join staff each Saturday for storytime, which is full of active songs and stories!
Location: St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas
The St. Thomas Police Service is hosting a Community Open House on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full details can be found here!
Location: St. Thomas Police Station, 45 CASO Crossing, St. Thomas
Community of Christ Church invites you to a $2.00 Roast Beef and Ham Dinner Saturday, September 14th from 4 to 7 p.m. More details can be found here.
Location: Community of Christ Church, 105 Fairview Ave, St. Thomas
Our Place Respite is hosting a moving performance of “The Downs” by Cheryl Scott, a powerful play that will touch your heart, and stir your soul. They are fundraising for a much needed wheelchair accessible van. More details here.
Location: Columbus Club, 265 Wellington Street, St. Thomas
The Union Fireman’s Breakfast is taking place on Sunday from 8 to 11:30 a.m at the local fire hall on 42702 Sparta Line. Adult breakfast is available for $10, with kids under 12 being $5. All proceeds will go towards the Union Station Firefighter fund which helps to purchase new equipment and give back to the local community throughout the year.
Location: Union Station Firehall, 42702 Sparta Line, Union
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
The St. Thomas Stars will begin their 2024-25 campaign on the road tonight (Friday) when they take on the St. Marys Lincolns. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for September in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
