Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
“The Elephant Man,” based upon the life of Joseph Merrick, a man so physically deformed that he became known as the Elephant Man – runs Thursday, October 3rd through the 13th at the historic Princess Avenue Playhouse. 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!
The library’s Crafters Circle will be taking place from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow (Wednesday). 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, we will meet at the Joe Thornton Community Centre at 75 CASO Crossing.
Location: St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis 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
The St. Thomas Fire Department will be hosting a Community Open House on Wednesday as part of Fire Prevention Week. Stop by either station from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for demonstrations, kids activities and more. Details can be found here!
Location: 305 Wellington Street and 235 Burwell Road, St. Thomas
A Fall Quarter Auction is taking place at Central United in St Thomas on Wednesday, October 9th. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Auction starts at 7. 10+ vendors, 50/50 draw & raffle. Admission is $5 for one paddle. All welcome! More details can be found here.
Location: Central United Church, 135 Wellington 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 Wednesday when they travel to Stratford to take on the Warriors. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. This will be myFM’s first broadcast of the season so be sure to tune it!
Thames Valley Regional Athletics have kicked off for the 2024/25 school year! On Tuesday, October 8th you can catch…
TVRA Varsity Girls Field Hockey
Parkside C.I vs Strathroy D.C.I. at 1:00 P.M. at City Wide # 1
Ingersoll D.C.I. vs West Elgin S.S. at 2:15 P.M. at City Wide # 2
Sunders S.S. vs East Elgin S.S. at 2:15 P.M. at City Wide # 1
Strathroy D.C.I. vs West Elgin S.S. at 3:30 P.M. at City Wide # 2
Parkside C.I vs East Elgin S.S. at 3:30 P.M. at City Wide # 1
TVRA Jr Girls Basketball
East Elgin S.S. vs Glendale H.S. at Glendale H.S. at 3:00 P.M.
TVRA Sr Girls Basketball
East Elgin S.S. vs Glendale H.S. at Glendale H.S. at 4:30 P.M.
St. Joseph’s C.H.S. vs Central Elgin C.I. at Central Elgin C.I at 4:30 P.M.
TVRA Jr Boys Volleyball
Parkside C.I. vs Arthur Voaden S.S. at Arthur Voaden S.S. at 3:00 P.M.
Glendale H.S. vs East Elgin S.S. at East Elgin S.S. at 3:00 P.M.
Central Elgin C.I. vs St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at 3:00 P.M.
TVRA Sr Boys Volleyball
Parkside C.I. vs E.S. Norte Dame at E.S. Notre Dame at 3:30 P.M.
Glendale H.S. vs East Elgin S.S. at East Elgin S.S. at 3:00 P.M.
Central Elgin C.I. vs St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at 3:00 P.M.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for October in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
