Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
“Buying The Moose”, a hilarious play full of misunderstandings, mischief, and moose-sized fun, at the historic Princess Avenue Playhouse- runs Thursday, September 19th through the 29th. Full details and tickets can be found on the Elgin Theatre Guild website.
Location: Princess Avenue Playhouse, 40 Princess Ave, St. Thomas
Tuesday Tales goes today at the St. Thomas Public Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Join the library team for a terrific time of telling tales! And yes–there will be singing too!
Rooks for Rookies takes place tonight (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It’s a chance for 8 – 12-year-olds to hang out and learn about the game of chess! Registration is required.
The library’s Crafters Circle will be taking place from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new people, work on your crafts and share each other’s company! They host the Crafter Circle every Wednesday.
Seniors’ Walk & Talk hosted by the library goes from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Take a leisurely walk on the path at the St. Thomas Elevated Park and chat along the way. If its rainy or icy, walkers will meet at the Joe Thornton Community Centre at 75 CASO Crossing.
The library will be hosting a special presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday called Jayne Dill: Living Well, Dying Prepared. Join Jayne Dill, founder of London Death Doula, for an interactive workshop on preparing for the end of life. Topics will include advance care planning, the process of dying, discussing end-of-life matters with your family, and identifying what matters most to you.
Location: St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas
The team at Yurek Pharmacy is celebrating their 61st anniversary on Wednesday by hosting a Charity BBQ from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All funds raised will support Project Tiny Hope. You can learn more here.
Location: Holy Angels’ Parish, 502 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Making Home Preserves – On Wednesday, the public is invited to hear garden writer and Master Gardener Nancy Abra talk about how to turn fruits and vegetables into pickles, preserves and relishes. Free admission. Door prizes and refreshments. Harvest Flower Show. Sponsored by St. Thomas Hort. Soc.
Location: CASO Station, 750 Talbot Street. St. Thomas
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.
Location: Railway City Brewing, 130 Edward Street, St. Thomas
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 return to the ice Friday, where they’ll host the LaSalle Vipers. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Joe!
Thames Valley Regional Athletics have kicked off for the 2024/25 school year! On Tuesday, September 24th you can catch…
3:00 P.M. – Woodstock C.I. @ Arthur Voaden S.S. (Junior Boys Volleyball)
3:00 P.M. – Central Elgin C.I. @ Ingersoll D.C.I. (Junior Boys Volleyball)
3:00 P.M. – Central Elgin C.I. @ Ingersoll D.C.I. (Senior Boys Volleyball)
3:00 P.M. – Ingersoll D.C.I @ Central Elgin C.I. (Senior Girls Basketball)
3:00 P.M. – East Elgin S.S. @ St. Mary’s C.H.S. (Junior Girls Basketball)
3:00 P.M. – St. Mary’s C.H.S. @ East Elgin S.S. (Junior Boys Volleyball)
3:00 P.M. – St. Mary’s C.H.S. @ East Elgin S.S. (Senior Boys Volleyball)
3:00 P.M. – Parkside C.I. @ Lord Dorchester S.S. (Senior Girls Basketball)
3:00 P.M. – Lord Dorchester S.S. @ Parkside C.I. (Junior Boys Volleyball)
3:00 P.M. – Lord Dorchester S.S. @ Parkside C.I. (Senior Boys Volleyball)
3:00 P.M. – St. Joseph’s C.H.S. @ College Avenue S.S. (Junior Boys Volleyball)
3:00 P.M. – St. Joseph’s C.H.S. @ College Avenue S.S. (Senior Boys Volleyball)
3:00 P.M. – College Avenue S.S. @ St. Joseph’s C.H.S. (Junior Girls Basketball)
4:30 P.M. – East Elgin S.S. @ St. Mary’s C.H.S. (Senior Girls Basketball)
4:30 P.M. – Parkside C.I. @ Lord Dorchester S.S. (Junior Girls Basketball)
4:30 P.M. – College Avenue S.S. @ St. Joseph’s C.H.S. (Senior Girls Basketball)
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for September in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
