All About Birding from beginner to intermediate levels of interest.

Guided hikes of the Storey Wetlands Trail, bird watching, breakfast (juice, coffee, muffins), lunch (sandwiches, sides, fruits, drinks), outdoor activities for all ages, kids zone, museum and agricultural centre tours.

https://backuspagehouse.ca/events/

$35/person children under 12 are $10

Come on down and check out a line up of different vintage vendors during the Sunset Vintage Market!

It is free admission, free parking and it is pet friendly!

The market will be happening on May 22 from 10am-4pm, June 12, July 3, July 31, and August 21 (times coming soon).

For more information, check out the event's Instagram, @sunset.vintage.market or their Facebook page, Paradise Vintage Shoppe.

You are invited to an open house with Michael J. Wilson for the Launch of his newest book Still Dancing!
Reading by Mike at 7:30p.m.
*Cash Bar

Anyone who knows Mike, knows him as one of 2 titles; “Mike the Fisherman" or “Mike the Poet”.
But those who really know him understand his love and passion for both. One does not exist without the other.
Mike started fishing at a young age. Born in Windsor Ontario Mike spent many summers in Port Stanley with his grandparents. Being close to the lake only enhanced his love of nature and respect for the water.
In his late teens Mike hopped on a fish tug and he never looked back.
All the while, Mike wrote.
During his off-season Mike was rarely seen without a pen in hand and a pipe in his mouth. Always sharing his latest piece with anyone willing to listen. Whether that be his family, a friend, a neighbour stopping by or the Jehovah Witnesses just dropping off magazines. In fact, if you have ever been to his home, or stepped onto his porch you have likely heard, “do you have a minute? I want to read you something.”
And you stayed
And you listened.
And before you knew it half the day is gone, yet you stay. For one more poem, and one more story.
Unfortunately, in the late fall of 2008, all this changed. Mike suffered a traumatic brain injury while out on the lake. He lost his ability to read and his ability to write. No longer able to work, and to fish Mike was truly unsure what the future looked like for him.
But he wasn’t willing to give up. With the love and support from his wife and 4 children he fought.
He beat all odds.
He relearned how to read, and then how to write. Slowly, he found himself again. Although day to day can be a struggle he continues to push forward. His writing is what saved him.
From Mike’s darkest times, through years of recovery and dedication came his most beautiful and inspiring work yet.
Still Dancing is more than just a book of poems. It is a lifetime of passion, love, joy and heartache.
We are beyond exited for Mike to finally be able to share this with the world.

During the month of May, fundraise and walk 13,000 steps for the over 13,000 people in our region living with dementia.

Then, on May 28th @ 10:30am, join us for the in-person Walk for Alzheimer's Victory Lap celebrations at Pinafore Park in St. Thomas.

To register: https://alzswp.ca/wfa/ or call 1-888-495-5855.

Can't join us on Walk Day? No problem, you can still register, fundraise, and access all our walker incentives while walking on your own time, at your own pace throughout the month of May.

Thank you for your support!

St. Thomas & District Horticultural Society invites you to The Garden Emporium, a Spring plant sale.

Sunday May 29 11am-4pm Rain or Shine FREE parking and admission

Where: CASO Station, 750 Talbot St, St.Thomas

What's for Sale: large selection of plants, garden paraphernalia, crafter's wares, ice cream. Bring your own tray or box to take your purchases home!

Now more than ever, Dog Guides is relying on the generous support of its donors and partners to meet its goal of giving Canadians a new leash on life.

This year, whether participating at an in-person walk or virtually, we can all make an impact by coming together for Dog Guides! Register, Fundraise, and Participate!  Be sure to log those kilometres so that together, we can help our mascot, Buddy, travel across Canada to raise awareness about Dog Guides and fundraise to assist Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides in providing life-changing Dog Guides to Canadians with disabilities.

For more information, click here.

Registration at 1:30pm in front of the Port Stanley Legion. The walk starts at 2pm.

Hope to see you there!