What's Happening
This is a FREE St. Thomas Community Service


January to April 2008


Part of St. Thomas Heritage


Save Our Court House

You can help save our Court House by placing your name on the sign up sheets to "Save Our Court House", which are currently being placed at most municipal buildings and at a number of businesses throughout the city and county.

If you don't see a sign up form then please call or E-mail the committee at elgincourhouse@rogers.com or telephone 519.631.0552. They will ensure your name is added to the list.

Click here for a copy of the
"Save Our Court House" Brochure

Elgin County Court House
Committee Members:Click on photograph to view a larger image

Joe Preston MPMayor Cliff BarwickAlderman Gord Campbell
Alderman Heather ChapmanKeith KewlyPeter North
Chuck RavenAngus WaltonBob de la Penotie


Special Culture Events


Art in the Library

St. Thomas Public Library announces the artists for the first quarter of 2008

January - Diane Dobson / February - Alfred Pruss / March - Candy McManiman

Be sure to visit the St. Thomas Library to experience the Masterpieces of Local Artists!

For additional information on previous Artists and for Artist who would like to participate in this program click here.


Trickster Tales
Puppet Show


Saturday, February 09, 2008

Trickster Tales - Puppet Show based on the book "Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock" by Eric A. Kimmel.

Spiders in West Africa

"The wisdom of the spider is greater than that of all of the world together."
A traditional saying from the Akam people of West Africa.

For more information on this Special Culture Event see below for the time and place.


Special Community Events


Tuesday, January 29, 2008


St. Thomas Canadian Cancer Society "Relay for Life" - Team Pre-Registration Information Night. For more information see below.


Toasty Tuesdays

Knitting and Crocheting Club

Meet Every Tuesday in January and February

St. Thomas Public Library
153 Curtis Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:
St. Thomas Public Library - Children's & Teens' Service Department

Program takes place every Tuesday in January and February. Novice and experienced knitters and crocheters of all ages will meet to chat, share information, and create lap blankets for residents of Valleyview Home of the Aged.

No registration is required and all ages are Welcome!

For additional information, call Children's and Teens Service Department at 519.631.6050

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Program Registration

Monday, January 14, 2008

St. Thomas Public Library
153 Curtis Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: St. Thomas Public Library - Children's & Teens' Service Department

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. for Books and Bounces, Tales for Twos, and Preschool Storytime. While we would love if everyone could join us, space is limited. Register early!

For additional information call Children's and Teens' Service Department 519.631.6050.

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St. Thomas Photographic Guild

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

St. Thomas Public Library
153 Curtis Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Location: St. Thomas Public Library - Conference Room

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Welcome to the only camera club in St. Thomas. Come and learn about the proper use of camera flash from Doug Burdick of Stan C. Reade Photo Shop in London.

There will also be short presentations by members of the club. Come and meet members of our club. New members are always welcome. Yearly fees are $25.00.

For additional information call 519.785.0174 or E-mail jstpierre@odyssey.on.ca

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A Musical Tribute to James Taylor
Featuring John Milles and Smokin Dave

Both Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19, 2008 (Sold Out)

Elgin Theatre Guild
Princess Avenue Playhouse
40 Princess Avenue
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00

A musical tribute to James Taylor for ticket reservations call 519.670.5620

Sorry but Saturday, January 19th is SOLD OUT.

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Library Board Meeting

Both Wednesday, January 16, and Wednesday, February 13, 2008

St. Thomas Public Library
153 Curtis Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Location: St. Thomas Public Library, Carnegie Room, Lower Level

Public welcome!

For additional information call St. Thomas Public Library at 519.631.6050


Elgin Artistis Guild
Monthly Meeting

Monday, January 21, 2008

Trillium House Fine Art Gallery
563 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting for artists looking to join a group dedicated to the promotion of visual arts in our area.

For more information call Grace at 519.637.8354 or E-mail trilliumhouse@on.aibn.com

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Poety Writing Workshop for Teens

January 29th to March 4th

St. Thomas Public Library
153 Curtis Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 4:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.

Are you a teen with a passion for writing poetry?


Improve your skill and explore exciting new directions with renowned local poet Julie Berry for a FREE six (6) sessions on Tuesdays from January 29th to March 4th.

Registration in the Children's and Teens' Service Department.

For additional information contact the Children's and Teens' Service Department at 519.631.6050.

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St. Thomas
Canadian Cancer Society
Relay for Life

Team Pre-Registration Information Night
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Knight of Columbus Hall
265 Wellington Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 7:00 p.m.

The 2008 Canadian Cancer Society Rely For Life will take place on June 13th to 14th, at St. Joseph's Catholic High School in St. Thomas from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.


For more information visit www.cancer.ca/relay or call Colleen Elliott at 519.633.5575 or Lori Woolley at 519.765.4536 or the Canadian Cancer Society at 519.432.1137

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Make a Child's Wish Come True
8th Annual SuperBowl Bash

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Memorial Arena
80 Wilson Avenue
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Tickets: $35.00 each

All Proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Western Ontario.

We are looking for companies or individuals to attend this great event or donate an item(s) for our silent auction, draws and door prizes. Prizes include a framed NHL Winter Classic Autographed Sidney Crosby Jersey, 1 0f only 400 available to the public, a 46" Sony TV, Leafs tickets, tools, gift baskets, gift certificates and more.

$2.00 tickets for some amazing prizes:

The entry fee includes a chance to win one of 2 HDTV's a T-shirt and all you can eat in a "musical-chair" style game. Names will be drawn after each point scored for the chance to sit in the VIP Lounge, win you chair and the 37" HDTV. The last two sitting in the chair at the end of the game are the big winners.

For more information contract Conrad at 519.619.0978

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Barefoot in the Park
by Elgin Theatre Guild

Four Performances
Elgin Theatre Guild
Princess Avenue Playhouse
40 Princess Avenue
St. Thomas, Ontario

Times:

Tickets: $15.00 per person

Ticket reservations: 519.633.8530

Newlyweds deal with lack of heat and gaping hole in skylight, strange neighbour, well-meaning mother, while adjusting to married life in minuscule fifth-floor walk-up apartment in New York.

For additional information call 519.633.8530 or E-mail info@elgintheatreguild.ca

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Beef Supper

Friday, February 08, 2008

Odd Fellows & Rebekaha Hall
54 Moore Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Door opens at 4:00 p.m.
Serving from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: At the Door $9.00 per person, $4.00 per child 6 - 12 years old and 5 and under free.

The Beef Supper consist of: Roast Beef, Potatoes with Gravy, Vegetables and Coleslaw. Desert: Cake, Ice Cream or Fruit Salad plus Tea or Coffee. Eat in or Take out.

For additional information call Jim Welch at 519.631.3494.

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Trickster Tales
Puppet ShowAnansi and the Moss-Covered Rock

Saturday, February 09, 2008

St. Thomas Public Library
153 Curtis Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Children's and Teens Service Department Second Level,
From 11:00 a.m. to Noon

Anansi is a trickster spider from West Africa. He's always getting into mischief! Anansi plays an important role in West African folklore and culture. Join us in exploring this exciting, storytelling adventure. Trickster Tales Puppet Show is based on the book. "Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock" by Eric A. Kimmel.

All ages are WELCOME!

Anansi stories

West Africa is the home of Anansi, a folk hero, who is both spider and man. He is a trickster, a provider of wisdom and a keeper of stories. His role is both light hearted and profound, often providing the link between people and the Supreme Being.

For additional information contact Heather Robinson at 519.631.6050 or by E-mail at
hrobinson@st-thomas.library.on.ca

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Barefoot in the Park
By Elgin Theatre Guild

Two Performances
Elgin Theatre Guild
Princess Avenue Playhouse
40 Princess Avenue
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $15.00 per person

Ticket reservations: 519.633.8530

Newlyweds deal with lack of heat and gaping hole in skylight, strange neighbour, well-meaning mother, while adjusting to married life in minuscule fifth-floor walkup apartment in New York.

For additional information call 519.633.8530 or E-mail info@elgintheatreguild.ca

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A Musical Tribute to Sarah McLachlan
Featuring Megan Barber

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Elgin Theatre Guild
Princess Avenue Playhouse
40 Princess Avenue
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00

Proceeds to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

A musical tribute to Sarah McLachlan for ticket reservations call 519.782.4878.

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Young Magicians' Club

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

St. Thomas Public Library
153 Curtis Street
St. Thomas, Ontario

Children's and Teens Service Department, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Expert guidance, mentoring, demonstration and instruction available by an experienced local magician, the Amazing Corbin, is what awaits the members of the Young Magicians' Club. The Club meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Children's and Teens' Service Department.

No registration is required and all ages are WELCOME!

Recommended ages: 10 to 15 years old. For additional information, contact Children's and Teens' Service Department at 519.631.6050.

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John Lennon and Me
By Elgin Theatre Group

Six Performances

  • Thursday, April 03, 2008
  • Friday, April 04, 2008
  • Saturday, April 05, 2008
  • Thursday, April 10, 2008
  • Friday, April 11, 2008
  • Saturday, April 12, 2008

Elgin Theatre Group
Princess Avenue Playhouse
40 Princess Avenue
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $15.00

Ticket reservation: 519.633.8530

Spunky teen confronts Cystic Fibrosis with humour and imagination.

For additional information call 519.633.8530 or E-mail info@eglingtheatreguild.ca

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A Musical Tribute to Cat Stevens and James Taylor
Featuring John Milles

Friday, April 18, 2008

Princess Avenue Playhouse
40 Princess Avenue
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00

A musical Tribute to Cat Stevens for ticket reservation call 519.670.5628

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A Musical Tribute to Neil Young and Van Morrison
Featuring John Milles

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Princess Avenue Playhouse
40 Princess Avenue
St. Thomas, Ontario

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00

A musical tribute to Neil Young for ticket reservation call 519.670.5628

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