- Get ready for this years Home, Garden a Leisure Show at the Gemini Sportsplex, on May 25th, hosted by 105.7 myFM and presented by Sutton Wolf Realty! Check out tons of local vendors like Eco Insulation Canada INC. This show presents an unmissable chance for local businesses specializing in home, garden, and leisure to connect with a targeted audience of homeowners. Engage directly with thousands of local consumers seeking solutions for their roofs, driveways, kitchens, basements, bathrooms, outdoor spaces, and more!
- Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre is holding their Second Annual Bottle Drive Fundraiser! They will be collecting empties (beer and liquor, bottles and cans) from March 1st until April 30th. Click the link for all drop-off, pick-up and event details! https://www.salthaven.org/…/bottle-drive-fundraiser
- Advance voting is underway for the upcoming Lambton-Kent-Middlesex byelection to replace former MPP Monte McNaughton. Advance polls can be found across the riding to make it easier for people to access them. You can also still vote early at the returning office at the former Amy’s Restaurant.
- Get ready for the Metamorphosis in Motion Art contest presented by The Wright Family Performing Arts and Entertainment Centre Foundation. More information about the contest can be found here: Wright Family Performing Arts and Entertainment Centre Foundation (wrightfoundation.ca)
- At the Middlesex County Library in Ilderton and Strathroy there will be a Free drop-in program for families with children 0-6 years old from 9am-11am today. Each Play & Learn program will offer a play-based learning opportunity in one of the indoor library program spaces. Activities planned by EarlyON facilitators encourage positive parent and child interaction and inspire play and learning!
- Alisa Craig Storytime is set to go today from 10:30am- 11am at the library. Join staff for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! All are welcome.
- The Cool After School is set to meet today at the Ilderton Library at 4pm. Come in and be creative after school every Thursday from 4:00pm – 5:00pm.
- There is a Lego Challenge set to go at the Komoka Library from 4:00pm- 5:30pm tonight. Calling all aspiring master builders! Drop in and complete the weekly Lego challenge.
- Ladies Auxillary Lunches are set to go today at the Royal Canadian Legion, starting at 11am.
- Get ready for Legion Bingo today at the Royal Canadian Legion in Strathroy starting at 1pm
- Get ready for Zumbini at the Glencoe library at 9:15am. Zumbini uses music and movement to support child development for children ages 0-4 years. This is a 6-week program. For Middlesex County residents only. Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill, and emotional development for children ages O to 4 years, all while creating the ultimate bonding experience for families. For Middlesex County residents only. No cost to participate.
- At the Ailsa Craig library tomorrow, there will be a Crafters’ Corner from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Join together for time to socialize and create. Bring in that craft or art project you’ve been working on and see how much fun it can be to work as a group!
- There will be a Meditation Club meeting today at the Komoka Library starting at 6:30pm. Studies show that the effects of meditation while in a group more powerful than meditating alone. Strengthen your existing practice with like minded individuals. Session will start with open group discussion about general meditation experiences, followed by a guided group meditation. Format of meditation will vary each week. Recommended for people with some previous meditation experience.
- Parkhill, Strathroy, Glencoe and Melbourne Storytime is set to go tomorrow from 10:30am- 11am at their respective libraries. Join staff for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! All are welcome.
- The London Knights have conquered the Kitchener Rangers with a clean sweep in Round Two. They kick off Round Three with a home game against the Saginaw Spirit at 7pm at Budweiser Gardens on Friday.
- Strathroy Rockets Spring Camp will take place on Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th at the West Middlesex Memorial Centre. Personal invitations have been going out but if you feel you have what it takes to play with them next year …. fill out a Prospect Form on their website and someone from their Hockey Department will reach out to you as spots are filling up quickly!