Events and Calendar

February 2023

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02/03/2023 - 10:00 to 15:00
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CURATOR FOR A DAY!

Learn about digitizing historic documents, design and set up the new Colonel Talbot room exhibits, find missing details about artifacts, and more!

Ages 14-18 ~ $10 per person

Pre-registration is required and please bring a lunch

To register, please have your parent or guardian email: museum@backuspagehouse.ca

Or call 519-762-3072 with your full name, child's full name, address, and phone number

 
02/04/2023 - 01:00 to 15:00
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 4th - 25th

Welcome to the Jungle! Learn to draw some amazing exotic wild animals!

Saturdays from 1-3pm

Instructor: Julianne Bryans

Grades 5-8

Cost: $60 (includes all materials)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

For more information check out their website.

 
02/04/2023 - 08:00 to 15:00
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Support your community and shop local!

Come out and visit Aylmer's year-round Farmers' Market.

While you’re there, pick up some local produce, shop the artisan vendors, treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and take in the beauty that is the Old Imperial Farmers’ Market.

Open every Saturday from 8am - 3pm.

For more information check out their website or Facebook page.

 
02/04/2023 - 10:00 to 11:30
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 4th - 25th

Join us for a time of creativity and design your very own masterpiece!

Saturdays from 10-11:30am

Grades JK - 4

Cost: $50 (includes all materials)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

 
 
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02/07/2023 - 19:00 to 21:00
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 7th - 28th

Join this self-paced class with live model and let your creative juices flow!

Tuesdays from 7-9pm

This class is open to all adults, including high school students.

Cost: $60 (bring the drawing media of your choice)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

For more information check out their website.

 
02/08/2023 - 10:30 to 11:30
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 8th - March 1st

Let the creative juices flow as your little ones create their very own masterpiece!

Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am

Instructor: Teagan Butler

Ages 18 months to 3 years (accompanied by an adult)

Cost: $30

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration

For more information check out their website

 
02/09/2023 - 10:00
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Want to learn about winter tree identification?

Explore the ecological wonders of John E. Pearce Provincial Park?

Investigate historic winter life and outdoor recreation?

Join An Outdoor Tour!

COST: $10 per child and $5 per adult

For more information, check out their website

 
02/10/2023 - 16:00 to 17:30
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Pick up a yummy meal to go!

Bring your wallets and come pick up a delicious chicken meal that was prepared by loving hands.

$18 at the door

Pick up between 4-5:30pm

 
02/11/2023 - 01:00 to 15:00
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 4th - 25th

Welcome to the Jungle! Learn to draw some amazing exotic wild animals!

Saturdays from 1-3pm

Instructor: Julianne Bryans

Grades 5-8

Cost: $60 (includes all materials)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

For more information check out their website.

 
02/11/2023 - 08:00 to 15:00
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Support your community and shop local!

Come out and visit Aylmer's year-round Farmers' Market.

While you’re there, pick up some local produce, shop the artisan vendors, treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and take in the beauty that is the Old Imperial Farmers’ Market.

Open every Saturday from 8am - 3pm.

For more information check out their website or Facebook page.

 
02/11/2023 - 10:00 to 14:00
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Winter Horton Farmers' Market

Enjoy Winter at Horton with some of their incredible local producers with seasonal availability.

Some of their farmers and makers have products available year round and they are excited to try a new way to enjoy Horton!

For more information, check out their website here.

 
02/11/2023 - 10:00 to 11:30
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 4th - 25th

Join us for a time of creativity and design your very own masterpiece!

Saturdays from 10-11:30am

Grades JK - 4

Cost: $50 (includes all materials)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

 
02/11/2023 - 13:00 to 14:30
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Get your skates laced up and join us for some skating fun!

Bring the entire family out to the West Elgin Arena for a FREE public skate.

1:00 - 2:30pm

This skate is being generously sponsored by the Youth Task Team.

 
02/11/2023 - 17:30 to 18:00
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You don't want to miss out on this delicious pot roast dinner!

$20 per person

Take out from 5:30-6pm

For more information, contact the Knights of Columbus club. 

 
02/12/2023 - 13:15 to 16:30
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Joe Thornton Community Centre

Sundays from 1:15-2:35pm

Presstran-Formet rink

Prices:

$ 3.00    Age 17 and under (Children and students)

$ 3.50    Age 18 and over

$10.00   Family rate (max. 5 skaters, must include 1 adult)

CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for ages 12yrs and under. Full face cages are recommended.

No strollers or skate assists permitted on the ice.

For more information click here

 
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02/14/2023 - 19:00 to 21:00
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 7th - 28th

Join this self-paced class with live model and let your creative juices flow!

Tuesdays from 7-9pm

This class is open to all adults, including high school students.

Cost: $60 (bring the drawing media of your choice)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

For more information check out their website.

 
02/15/2023 - 10:30 to 11:30
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 8th - March 1st

Let the creative juices flow as your little ones create their very own masterpiece!

Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am

Instructor: Teagan Butler

Ages 18 months to 3 years (accompanied by an adult)

Cost: $30

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration

For more information check out their website

 
 
 
02/18/2023 - 01:00 to 15:00
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 4th - 25th

Welcome to the Jungle! Learn to draw some amazing exotic wild animals!

Saturdays from 1-3pm

Instructor: Julianne Bryans

Grades 5-8

Cost: $60 (includes all materials)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

For more information check out their website.

 
02/18/2023 - 08:00 to 15:00
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Bring your entire family to the market and get a free balloon!

In celebration of Family Day, they are giving out free helium balloons at the market!

Support your community and visit Aylmer's year-round Farmers' Market.

While you’re there, pick up some local produce, shop the artisan vendors, treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and take in the beauty that is the Old Imperial Farmers’ Market.

Open Every Saturday From 8am - 3pm.

For more information check out their website or Facebook page.

 
02/18/2023 - 10:00 to 14:00
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Winter Horton Farmers' Market

Enjoy Winter at Horton with some of their incredible local producers with seasonal availability.

Some of their farmers and makers have products available year round and they are excited to try a new way to enjoy Horton!

For more information, check out their website here.

 
02/18/2023 - 10:00 to 11:30
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 4th - 25th

Join us for a time of creativity and design your very own masterpiece!

Saturdays from 10-11:30am

Grades JK - 4

Cost: $50 (includes all materials)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

 
02/18/2023 - 11:00 to 16:00
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"Get on Board" and check out the pop-up exhibit!

Celebrating 150 years of local locomotive history through a look at the area’s competing railway corporations.

75 Talbot Street East

Feb 18, 19 & 20 – 11 am – 4 pm

Feb 22 – 3 – 6 pm

Feb 25 & 26 – 11 am – 4 pm

 
02/18/2023 - 13:00 to 14:30
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Get Your Skates Laced Up And Join Us For Some Skating Fun!

Bring the entire family out to the West Elgin Arena for a FREE public skate.

1:00 - 2:30pm

This skate is being generously sponsored by the Dutton Lions Club.

 
02/18/2023 - 17:00 to 19:00
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Fun for the whole family!

Please join us for the 5th annual Winterfest at the Keystone Complex!

5-7pm

Activities include:

  • Hot dog BBQ
  • Live entertainment
  • Games
  • Fireworks
 
02/18/2023 - 19:30
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It's a play you don't want to miss!

Hailing from St.Thomas, ON, Sam Taylor is a born entertainer with a penchant for raw blues and soul music and lyrics that bely someone much older than his 29 years.

With an enormous stage presence, it comes as no surprise that this multi-talented singer/songwriter has been performing internationally since the age of 7.

Doors open at 7pm

Concert begins at 7:30pm

Tickets: $30

To purchase tickets, click here.

For more information, check out their website.

 
02/19/2023 - 11:00 to 16:00
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"Get on Board" and check out the pop-up exhibit!

Celebrating 150 years of local locomotive history through a look at the area’s competing railway corporations.

75 Talbot Street East

Feb 18, 19 & 20 – 11 am – 4 pm

Feb 22 – 3 – 6 pm

Feb 25 & 26 – 11 am – 4 pm

 
02/19/2023 - 13:15 to 16:30
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Joe Thornton Community Centre

Sundays from 1:15-2:35pm

Presstran-Formet rink

Prices:

$ 3.00    Age 17 and under (Children and students)

$ 3.50    Age 18 and over

$10.00   Family rate (max. 5 skaters, must include 1 adult)

CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for ages 12yrs and under. Full face cages are recommended.

No strollers or skate assists permitted on the ice.

For more information click here

 
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02/20/2023 - 10:00 to 16:00
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Family Day Fun from 10am-4pm!

Join us at Backus-Page House Museum on Monday, February 20th for some fun activities that the whole family will enjoy!

  • Butter making
  • Scavenger hunts
  • Wool and felting crafts
  • Snow painting
  • Pioneer games
  • and more!

Also, the tobogganing hill is available to use (toboggans not supplied).

Snowshoe rentals available! (adults $10, children $5).

Fiddle music and educational program by Devon Martene of the Steel City Rovers from 12PM - 1PM.

Admission for the event is:

$10/children & $5/adults

We can't wait to see you there!

For more information check out their website.

 
02/20/2023 - 11:00 to 16:00
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"Get on Board" and check out the pop-up exhibit!

Celebrating 150 years of local locomotive history through a look at the area’s competing railway corporations.

75 Talbot Street East

Feb 18, 19 & 20 – 11 am – 4 pm

Feb 22 – 3 – 6 pm

Feb 25 & 26 – 11 am – 4 pm

 
02/20/2023 - 13:00 to 16:00
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Family Day Fun!

Drop-in Kids Crafts! New Bicycle Exhibit!

Try hands-on activities:

  • Make Popsicle Bicycles
  • License Plates
  • Bicycle Streamers for your handle bars

Also, you don't want to miss touring the brand new cycling exhibit with collector Rick Wolfe.

It features bicycles from the earliest years of cycling in the 1860's to the 1920's.

Please park behind 450 Sunset Drive - Elgin County Administrative Building

For more information, click here to visit the Elgin County Museum page.

 
02/21/2023 - 16:30 to 19:00
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Bring the entire family out to celebrate Pancake Tuesday!

Cash at the door please.

Adults $10, Children Aged 6-12 $6, & 0-5 Free

Served Between 4:30-7pm

 
02/21/2023 - 17:00 to 19:00
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Join us for some yummy pancakes!

Dessert is ice cream sundaes with homemade toppings!

Adults $15, children aged 5-12 $5, & under age 5 free

Served between 5-7pm

For more details call 519-782-4126

 
02/21/2023 - 19:00 to 21:00
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 7th - 28th

Join this self-paced class with live model and let your creative juices flow!

Tuesdays from 7-9pm

This class is open to all adults, including high school students.

Cost: $60 (bring the drawing media of your choice)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

For more information check out their website.

 
02/22/2023 - 10:30 to 11:30
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 8th - March 1st

Let the creative juices flow as your little ones create their very own masterpiece!

Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am

Instructor: Teagan Butler

Ages 18 months to 3 years (accompanied by an adult)

Cost: $30

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration

For more information check out their website

 
02/22/2023 - 15:00 to 18:00
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"Get on Board" and check out the pop-up exhibit!

Celebrating 150 years of local locomotive history through a look at the area’s competing railway corporations.

75 Talbot Street East

Feb 18, 19 & 20 – 11 am – 4 pm

Feb 22 – 3 – 6 pm

Feb 25 & 26 – 11 am – 4 pm

 
 
02/24/2023 - 13:00
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Want to learn about winter tree identification?

Explore the ecological wonders of John E. Pearce Provincial Park?

Investigate historic winter life and outdoor recreation?

Join An Outdoor Tour!

COST: $10 per child and $5 per adult

For more information, check out their website

 
02/25/2023 - 01:00 to 15:00
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 4th - 25th

Welcome to the Jungle! Learn to draw some amazing exotic wild animals!

Saturdays from 1-3pm

Instructor: Julianne Bryans

Grades 5-8

Cost: $60 (includes all materials)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

For more information check out their website.

 
02/25/2023 - 08:00 to 15:00
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Support your community and shop local!

Come out and visit Aylmer's year-round Farmers' Market.

While you’re there, pick up some local produce, shop the artisan vendors, treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and take in the beauty that is the Old Imperial Farmers’ Market.

Open every Saturday from 8am - 3pm.

For more information check out their website or Facebook page.

 
02/25/2023 - 10:00 to 14:00
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Winter Horton Farmers' Market

Enjoy Winter at Horton with some of their incredible local producers with seasonal availability.

Some of their farmers and makers have products available year round and they are excited to try a new way to enjoy Horton!

For more information, check out their website here.

 
02/25/2023 - 10:00 to 16:00
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Whether you are a beginning collector or have collected for years, we welcome you to join in the fun!

10am ~ 4pm

The event will feature:

  • 10 dealers
  • free door prizes
  • exhibits prepared by club members
  • food and drink available to purchase on site

Parking and admission are free and there are no stairs to negotiate.

For more information please contact Harald Schraeder at hschran623@rogers.com.

 
02/25/2023 - 10:00 to 11:30
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 4th - 25th

Join us for a time of creativity and design your very own masterpiece!

Saturdays from 10-11:30am

Grades JK - 4

Cost: $50 (includes all materials)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

 
02/25/2023 - 11:00 to 16:00
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"Get on Board" and check out the pop-up exhibit!

Celebrating 150 years of local locomotive history through a look at the area’s competing railway corporations.

75 Talbot Street East

Feb 18, 19 & 20 – 11 am – 4 pm

Feb 22 – 3 – 6 pm

Feb 25 & 26 – 11 am – 4 pm

 
02/25/2023 - 13:00 to 14:30
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Bring your family for an afternoon of skating fun!

Join us at the West Elgin Arena for a FREE public skate.

1:00 - 2:30pm

This skate is being generously sponsored by the Rodney Lions Club.

 
02/25/2023 - 13:00 to 15:00
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Join us for an Open House!

Royal Oak Senior Living is hosting a fun Open House so that you can check out this beautiful residence!

1-3pm

Activities include:

  • Music
  • Beverages
  • Treats
  • Tours

For more information, call: 226-210-9508 or check out their website

 
02/26/2023 - 11:00 to 16:00
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"Get on Board" and check out the pop-up exhibit!

Celebrating 150 years of local locomotive history through a look at the area’s competing railway corporations.

75 Talbot Street East

Feb 18, 19 & 20 – 11 am – 4 pm

Feb 22 – 3 – 6 pm

Feb 25 & 26 – 11 am – 4 pm

 
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69th St. Thomas Music Festival 02/27/2023 - 09:00 to 03/03/2023 - 21:00

Newly sponsored by St. Thomas Christian Church

February 27th ~ March 3rd

After several years of virtual performances by our young musicians, the public is once more invited to attend LIVE presentations at three locations:

  • Piano & Organ at Central United Church
  • Instrumental and Bands at Fellowship Christian Church
  • Vocal and Choirs at St. Thomas Christian Church

Daily performances start each day at 9am

Free will offering appreciated at all events

For program and syllabus please go to www.stthomasmusicfestival.ca

For more information: 519-631-9865 or email: info@stthomasmusicfestival.ca

MAJOR AWARDS COMPETITION: Friday, March 3rd at 7pm ~ Central United Church

KEYNOTES CONCERT: Friday, March 31st at 7pm ~ St. Thomas Christian Church

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02/28/2023 - 19:00 to 21:00
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St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre

February 7th - 28th

Join this self-paced class with live model and let your creative juices flow!

Tuesdays from 7-9pm

This class is open to all adults, including high school students.

Cost: $60 (bring the drawing media of your choice)

Register by calling 519-631-4040

Payment must be included with registration.

For more information check out their website.

 
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