Here’s what’s going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours.
Today: A Senior Writers’ Meetup is taking place on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Thomas Public Library. Are you a senior who is passionate about writing? Connect with other writers, share ideas, and work on your projects at Senior Writers’ Meetup! Open to senior writers of all levels and backgrounds.
Today: Middle Makers is being hosted at St. Thomas Public Library on Monday from 4 to 5 p.m., and the theme is Colour Your Own Pillowcase! Middle Makers is a chance for 8 – 12-year-olds to meet, explore what the library has to offer, and participate in a fun activity.
Today: Do you play Bridge? Would you like to learn? Join members of the St. Thomas Duplicate Bridge Club for lessons on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Central United Church (135 Wellington St., St. Thomas). Cost is $5.00. For more information, click here!
Tomorrow: VON Middlesex Elgin is hosting Caregivers and Seniors Walking Groups each Tuesday and Thursday in St. Thomas. Walks will take place Tuesday mornings at 10:30 at the Joe Thornton Arena and every Thursday morning at 11 at the Elgin Mall’s Metro entrance. Full details here.
Tomorrow: Join Storytime at the St. Thomas Public Library on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Carnegie Room. Storytimes are made for caregivers and little ones to explore books together. Ages 1+
Tomorrow: Come and be a part of our first-ever blackwork stitch-a-long (SAL) at the St. Thomas Public Library on Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Discover this traditional embroidery style using thread to create stunning designs. Each month of 2026, the library will release a new pattern for you to start in the library or take home to work on at your leisure.
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS: On Monday, January 5th…
TVRA Varsity Boys Hockey
- Huron Park S.S. at Parkside C.I., 11:15 a.m. (Joe Thornton Arena)
On Tuesday, January 6th…
TVRA Junior Girls Volleyball
All matches at 3:00 p.m.
- St. Mary’s C.H.S. at East Elgin S.S.
- St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at Huron Park S.S.
- Central Elgin C.I. at Lord Dorchester S.S.
TVRA Senior Girls Volleyball
All matches at 3:00 p.m.
- Central Elgin C.I. at Lord Dorchester S.S.
- St. Joseph’s C.H.S. at Huron Park S.S.
- St. Mary’s C.H.S. at East Elgin S.S.
TVRA Senior Boys Basketball
All games tip off at 3:00 p.m.
- East Elgin S.S. at St. Mary’s C.H.S.
- Huron Park S.S. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S.
- Lord Dorchester S.S. at Central Elgin C.I.
- Arthur Voaden S.S. at Parkside C.I. (Exhibition)
TVRA Junior Boys Basketball
All games at 4:30 p.m.
- East Elgin S.S. at St. Mary’s C.H.S.
- Huron Park S.S. at St. Joseph’s C.H.S.
- Lord Dorchester S.S. at Central Elgin C.I.
TVRA Varsity Girls Hockey
- St. Joseph’s C.H.S. vs Woodstock C.I. (11:00 a.m., Woodstock Community Complex – Green)
TVRA Dual Meet Varsity Co-Ed Wrestling
All matches at 3:30 p.m. at Medway H.S. (rescheduled from December)
- Parkside C.I. vs Medway H.S.
- H.B. Beal S.S. vs Parkside C.I.
GOHL: The St. Thomas Stars return to action on Friday, playing host to the LaSalle Vipers at The Joe at 7:30 p.m. The boys then travel to London on Saturday to take on the Nationals at 7:30 p.m.
