Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: The Simon Joynes Playwrights’ Festival returns to Port Stanley Festival Theatre September 18th to 20th, featuring a trio of free public readings. This includes Deadly Memories by Steven Gallagher, Harts Crossing by Tracey Hoyt, and Ship to Shore by Norm Foster. Full details here.
Today: Tech Talk returns to the St. Thomas Public Library and is offered every Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join the library team in the Board Room where you can get your questions answered and learn something new. All levels of tech experience welcome!
Today: Join the Elgin Theatre Guild from September 18th to 28th at the Princess Ave Playhouse for Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, a heartwarming and hilarious story of friendship, resilience, and southern charm. Full details here!
Today: Celebrate acclaimed poet Colleen Thibaudeau’s centenary in her hometown with readers, including Joe Preston, John Allen, Julie Berry, Barb Hoskins, Mike Baker, & Cynthia Snyder. Running Thursday, September 18th at the Elgin County Railway Museum. Learn more here.
Tomorrow: Baby Storytime is being hosted at St. Thomas Public Library Friday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. This storytime is designed for babies and their caregivers to explore early literacy through gentle stories, songs, and rhymes. Start your reading journey together in a cozy, welcoming environment. *Please note: this program is exclusively for babies who cannot walk yet.
Tomorrow: Railway City Brewing Co. has live music every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tomorrow: The inaugural Aylmer and Area Heritage Festival runs from September 19th to 21st at various locations across Aylmer & Malahide. Full details can be found here.
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS: On Thursday, September 18th…
TVRA Junior Football
- A.B. Lucas S.S. vs. Parkside C.I. – 6:00 p.m. (at Parkside C.I.)
TVRA Varsity Girls Field Hockey
- Ingersoll D.C.I. vs. East Elgin S.S. – 1:00 p.m. (City Wide #2)
- Medway H.S. vs. East Elgin S.S. – 3:30 p.m. (City Wide #2)
TVRA SouthEast Senior Girls Basketball
- Parkside C.I. vs. Woodstock C.I. – 12:15 p.m. (at Woodstock C.I.)
On Friday, September 19th…
TVRA Junior Football
- St. Andre Bessette at St. Joseph’s – 2:15 p.m. (St. Joseph’s C.H.S.)
- Saunders at East Elgin – 6:00 p.m. (East Elgin S.S.)
TVRA Senior Football
- St. Andre Bessette at St. Joseph’s – 11:00 a.m. (St. Joseph’s C.H.S.)
- Saunders at East Elgin – 8:00 p.m. (East Elgin S.S.)
TVRA Junior Boys Volleyball
- Central Elgin at St. Joseph’s – 10:00 a.m. (St. Joseph’s C.H.S.)
TVRA Senior Boys Volleyball
- Central Elgin at St. Joseph’s – 11:30 a.m. (St. Joseph’s C.H.S.)
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals in both St. Thomas and Aylmer!
