- 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 Hamstra Carpet One. 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.
- Get ready for the Metamorphosis in Motion Art contest presented by The Wright Family Performing Arts and Entertainment Centre Foundation. Deadline to enter is May 19th. 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 Komoka 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!
- 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 today, 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!
- Parkhill, Strathroy, Glencoe and Melbourne Storytime is set to go today from 10:30am- 11am at their respective libraries. Join staff for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! All are welcome.
- Get ready for Ilderton Library Book Sale, Taking place during Ilderton‘s Town Wide Yard Sale! From 8:30am to 12:30pm.
- The Lego Club is set to meet at the Strathroy Library starting at 10am tomorrow. Drop in every Saturday for a new Lego challenge! All ages are welcome.
- Get ready for Wii Saturday starting at 11am at the Parkhill Library. Drop in for some retro-Wii games at the Parkhill Library every Saturday!
- Starting at 11am tomorrow at the Alisa Craig library is Retro Saturday. Join Saturdays for a relaxing, family-friendly classic movie screening! You can bring your comfy cushion while you munch on provided popcorn.
- The London Knights have conquered the Kitchener Rangers with a clean sweep in Round Two and they now look towards the Western Conference Championship. However in order to claim the title they must go through the Saginaw Spirit tonight. The Knights currently lead the series with a 3-1 lead and can close out the series with a win tonight
Western Conference Championship Series
Game 5 – Friday, May 3rd at London, 7:00pm
Game 6 – Sunday, May 5th at Saginaw, 2:00pm*
Game 7 – Monday, May 6th at London, 7:00pm*
PLEASE NOTE games 6 and 7 will only be played if needed. In the past, London has won all three playoff series against Saginaw. They swept the Spirit in the second round in 2009 and then defeated them in six games in the second round in 2012. They also swept them in the first round in 2013 en route to winning consecutive OHL titles.
- Strathroy Rockets Spring Camp will take place tomorrow Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th at the West Middlesex Memorial Centre.