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PA Day Camps - October 6th & November 17th

Registration is open:

https://app.booking.ca/StThomasPub/

For more information please visit our website @ www.stthomas.ca or call 519-633-7112

Community Outreach Dinner - Friday, September 15, 2023

St. Thomas Anglican Church - 20 Flora Street
Doors Open at 4:30pm
Dinner at 5:00pm

Eat in and Take Out Available. No takeout this week at the Market.

All are welcome. No Cost.

Gym Drop-In Schedule

For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 519-633-7112.

Autumn is around the corner and fall events are here in Elgin!

Use this season to promote all the awesome things happening in our region.

Great event to bring your family out to on Saturday.

The St. Thomas Stars are looking for "National Anthem Singers" for all home games this season. Most home games are Friday Nights at the JOE Thornton Community Centre. If you are interested in being an anthem singer this season, please submit an email too Lindsey Rounds at [email protected]

ATTENTION: Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing

The Fire Hydrant Flushing is occurring starting September 11, 2023 and will continue over the next 3 weeks. During this time residents may experience water discolouration and pressure fluctuations as a result of the routine water main flushing to ensure the continued delivery of clean, safe drinking water. Higher flow rates have the potential of releasing particles of rust from the interior surfaces of older, cast iron water mains. Although this does not represent a health concern, residents in the affected area may experience a slight red or brown discolouration in their tap water. Customers are advised to avoid laundry if they notice the discolouration.

For more information please visit our website:

: https://www.stthomas.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=12189805&pageId=16061618

The Ice Box St.Thomas' award winning coolest frozen yoghurt and ice cream parlour. Made in house ice cream!

Welcome to Railway 1856 - Ultimate Mini Golf!

This challenging new railway-themed Indoor Mini Golf course is to be located inside the Elgin Centre in St. Thomas with an opening slated for this November.

We are a locally owned, family business that will provide a fun & family-friendly environment year-round in a climate-controlled building.

The course will be located through part of the main corridor of the Elgin Centre, beginning near the West main entrance. With so many great shopping options, Galaxy Cinemas, and a Holiday Inn Express opening soon, we think the Elgin Centre is a perfect location for this new venture.

The name of the business comes from our rich Railway history in St. Thomas & Elgin County. 1856 was the year the first rail line that passed through St. Thomas was completed and was the year the London & Port Stanley Railway (L&PS) was inaugurated. We will have a variety of challenging holes incorporating railway-themed obstacles.

Course Features:
- 18 railway-themed holes with many slopes & obstacles!
- Extended evening hours (past regular Elgin Centre hours)
- Theme nights & special weekday deals
- Group Discounts! Perfect for your birthday party or staff outing!
- Tournaments
- Fun for ALL ages!

We would like to thank the Small Business Enterprise Centre for their assistance in helping us navigate the hurdles of opening a new business. We have been in the process of making this business come to life since November 2021 and we can't wait to open!

Make sure to give us a LIKE on Facebook and stay up to date on all future announcements! You can also bookmark our new website www.railway1856minigolf.ca.

ALL ABOARD! ⛳️🚂

St. Thomas begins annual fire hydrant flushing With the city set to begin their Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Program this week, they're sending a few reminde...

Our Grand Opening celebration will be this Saturday, August 27, from 10:00-6:00! There will be FREE facepainting and craft activities for the kids all day, a fascinating poi spinning demonstration from 11:00-1:00, and at 1:00 The Ice Box will be on site serving up some FREE ice cream! Don't miss out! Be sure to enter the free draw for prizes as well. See you Saturday! :-)

The St. Thomas Police Service is excited to announce we will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE at the COLIN MCGREGOR BUILDING.

Saturday September 10th
1pm to 4 pm

Bring the family and reconnect with your city police service. Tour the building, sit in a police cruiser, meet our K9 Axle. Thanks to our sponsor Doug Tarry Homes, we will have Dotsy the clown on site for the kids to enjoy face painting, popcorn and balloons!

Please join us for a fun afternoon!

****We will be collecting cash and/or non perishable food items at the door for the St. Thomas Food Bank*****

STARS GAME DAY!

We're back!! Join us tonight at the Joe Thornton Community Centre for our first exhibition game of the 2022/23 season! We take on the Komoka Kings at 7:30pm.

Hope to see you there!

BBQ Legion Parking Lot
Serving BIG 5oz Burgers, 1/4lb Sausages and hotdogs
Cold Pop and Water
During the car show

Check your kids calendar and save the date!

We have limited our indoor activities this year and World’s Finest Shows will be providing Food Vendors on the grounds. Our hope is that everyone will enjoy a friendly Festival this year. Come join us and have some fun supporting this long standing Community Fundraiser.

FREE ADMISSION to the Grounds

Festival 50/50 Raffle Tickets - $2.00 each
Festival Looney Bingo – Open Nightly
Padre’s Patio will be open with LIVE Entertainment
Games – Wheels of Chance – Tear-Open Tickets

Don't forget to purchase Pay-One-Price passes now and save.
https://stannesfestival.com/tickets

If you are planning fire works to celebrate the long weekend please, be careful and considerate of your neighbors!!

Just a reminder as a long weekend approaches!
St. Thomas By-Law # 138-2003

No person shall ignite or
start a fire in a grill or barbecue for the purpose of cooking food on a balcony of
any building containing two (2) or more dwelling units.

The St. Anne's Community Festival will be back June 1 - 4 at its normal location 20 Morrison Drive this year.

We're also bringing back past favourites such as...
🎟 50/50 Draw
🎡Giant Midway Rides
💲 Loonie Bingo

Don't forget to purchase Pay-One-Price passes now and save.
https://stannesfestival.com/tickets

One week away from the Grand Opening of the Aylmer Sales Arena & Farmers Market! Plan to attend weekly starting next Tuesday, May 3rd from 8am-3pm. Follow their account for updates on vendors and more.

Need to get somewhere downtown and want to ride your bike? Stay off the sidewalk. 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

http://www.ontario.ca/page/bicycle-safety

Community Spotlight: Employment Services Elgin to assist local job seekers with in person job fair Job seekers in the area will have an opportunity to meet with over 40 potential employers next week as Employm...

Visit our sale page at www:rainbarrel.ca/portstanleykiwanis to order your barrel and help support local children's and family community projects.

Community Spotlight: Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt returns to Pinafore Park After a cancelled event in 2020, and a switch to a drop off edition in 2021, the St. Thomas Kinsmen will retur...

Please be advise, that CN Rail is replacing rail and paving the grade crossing at Alma Street in St. Thomas.
The scheduled starting time is Tuesday November 16, 2021 at 7 a.m., finishing on Friday November 19, 2021 at 7 p.m.
During this time the road will not be accessible to any road users ( motorists, cyclists, pedestrians).

Please be advised that CN Railway will be performing construction works at their rail crossing on Burwell Road between Talbot Street and Edward Street starting on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 to Saturday, November 6, 2021. Due to this work, Burwell Road will be closed from Talbot Street to Edward Street to all through traffic due to the work at the crossing. Only local traffic will be permitted outside of the work zone of the rail crossing.

Burwell Road is scheduled to be reopened to traffic on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Please be advised that the southbound lane of Highbury Avenue from Dennis Road to South Edgeware Road will be closed this evening, Thursday, October 14, 2021 for an emergency repair. Southbound traffic on Highbury Avenue will be detoured via Dennis Road, Burwell Road, and South Edgeware Road. The northbound lane of Highbury Avenue will remain open to traffic during the repair.

Highbury Avenue will be re-opened to both lanes of traffic by midday on Friday, October 15, 2021.

A note from our friends at the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank - The Caring Cupboard

"Hi there..
We are running quite low on a few items (be sure to check best before dates):

Spaghetti & Pasta Sauce
Canned Fruit
Whitener & Instant Coffee
Gluten & Lactose-Free, Low Sodium, Sugar-Free, Ensure or Boost for Special Dietary Needs
Juice Boxes, Full-Sized Juice, Juice Crystals
Zoodles, Ravioli, Chili, Stews, & Chunky Soups
KD or Mac & Cheese & Sidekicks
Pancake Mix & Syrup & Flour
Sugar, Instant Coffee,
Pepper, Whitener, Powdered Milk
Shampoo & Dish Soap

All fresh veggies & fruit are always appreciated! We are located at 24 John Street (Legion Building).
Be sure to text or call 519-878-3663 to order your food hamper. Walkups welcome - ring bell for assistance.

Monetary donations may be mailed or e-transfer to: [email protected]

All donations are truly appreciated!! Thank you to our amazing community, farmers and local businesses for your support"