Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: Art for Animals, a fundraiser in support of a new City of St. Thomas Animal Shelter, runs the entire month of February at 3 local venues. The St. Thomas Public Library, Caps Off Brewing, and Railway City Tourism will be exhibiting available art by local artists in support of the construction of the new Animal Shelter. Full details can be found here.
Today: Global Flavours returns to St. Thomas-Elgin throughout the month of February! Visit participating cultural restaurants and be eligible for a prize draw at the end of the month. More details here.
Today: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music this Friday with Jeff Butler from 6 to 9 p.m.
Today: The Almighty Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser returns to St. Thomas Anglican Church Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Full details can be found here.
Today: The St. Thomas Music Festival Major Awards Competition is taking place Friday at Central United Church beginning at 7 p.m. Scholarships will be awarded for finalists in piano, voice and instrumental competition.
Tomorrow: 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.
Tomorrow: Winter at Horton is back this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All the vendors will be set up inside, giving you the chance to get some of your market favourites even during the winter months. This continues each Saturday through April 26th.
Tomorrow: The Life In Elgin: Spring Expo & Artisan Market takes over the Elgin Centre on March 1st and 2nd. Stop by Saturday from 10-6 or Sunday from 12-5 to shop the over 75 vendors. Full details can be found here.
Tomorrow: Saturday Stories goes from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library. Join staff each Saturday for storytime, which is full of active songs and stories!
Tomorrow: Port Stanley’s annual Polar Bear Dip for Childcan is back this Saturday! Proceeds from the event will support local families who are coping with their child’s cancer diagnosis as well as vital pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital in London. Full details here.
Tomorrow: The St. Thomas Community Christian School Dinner & Auction goes Saturday. Learn more here.
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
GOJHL: The St. Thomas Stars travel to Listowel on Friday for a matchup with the Cyclones. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. This will be myFM’s last broadcast of the season.
PJHL Playoffs: The Port Stanley Sailors play game 4 of their playoff series against the Trojans in Thamesford on Friday, February 28th. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. Port currently leads the series 2-1.
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
