Good Morning!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town in the next 48 hours.
If you are looking to be a part of this years Home, Garden a Leisure Show hosted by 105.7 myFM and presented by Sutton Wolf Realty we are still looking for vendors to join the show. Check out tons of local vendors like Willow Tree Golf. You can fill out a form to get a booth here.
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…
At the Southwest Middlesex Recreation Centre, in Glencoe today is your chance to play Bid Euchre from 1pm-3pm. For any questions regarding the New Horizons Club’s programs or the club itself please contact Howard VanderHooft at 519-289-5335 or Shirley Gilliand at 519-852-0394.
Get ready for Bingo Bonanza at the Alisa Craig Library today from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome.
The Melbourne Book Club is set to go at the library from 7-8pm. Looking for great reads and good company? Join other book lovers in a casual yet stimulating book discussion and discover your next great read! Ask staff for a copy of this month’s book selection.
At the Middlesex County Library in Strathroy and Ilderton 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!
Coldstream Storytime is set to go today from 10:3am- 11am at the library. Join staff for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! All are welcome.
Join the VON SMART Exercise program tomorrow from 9:30am-10:30am. This is a free program for people aged 55 and older or for adults living with a disability. For more information about the program call 519-659-2273 ext. 22267.
At the Komoka Library tomorrow get ready for Stitch n’ Chat. Drop in on Wednesday afternoons with you needle project to meet and chat with other knitters and crocheters from 1-3pm.
Looking for fun after school? Join the Afterschool Club at the Glencoe Library from 4-5pm. Join Wednesdays after school for snacks and STEAM-centric activities, art, challenges and more!
Video Game Jam is Set to go at the Strathroy Library tomorrow from 5-6pm. Come drop in and play a variety of video games, including Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. and Minecraft. For ages 8-18.
Also at the Strathroy Library tomorrow is a Knitting and Crochet Circle. The circle offers patrons of all abilities and ages a chance to meet, knit and crochet in a social setting. Drop in from 6:30-7:30pm with your current project and share your expertise or learn a new skill.
In local sports:
The Strathroy Rockets take on the St. Mary’s Lincolns tonight at the WMMC. Puck drop is set for 7:30pm . The Rockets are looking for a win tonight to bring the series to 2-1 St. Marys.
Have an event coming up you think we should know about? Let us know! Submit your event for our Community Calendar here.
Written By: K. Milhomens