Good Morning!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town in the next 48 hours.
All this weekend from Saturday until Monday, the whole family can go fishing for free without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card to celebrate Family Day.
DKMB Minor Baseball registration is open now until February 29th. They offer opportunities for kids ages 4 and up including blastball, hardball and girls fastball. New this year- girls fastball teams are now starting at U9. Register online at dkmb.ca by February 29 to avoid a late fee.
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. You can fill out a form to get a booth here.
This morning, from 9am-11am there is a Play & Learn Free drop-in program for families with children 0-6 years old in Komoka. 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!
At the Middlesex County Library in Ilderton there will also be a Free drop-in program for families with children 0-6 years old from 10:30am-11am.
Tonight, ‘I Can Buy Myself Flowers’ is taking place at the Rusty Wrench in Strathroy from 7pm-9pm. Make your own plans this Valentine’s Day. Hosted by the amazing Green Bee Floral Company, come learn how to build a mason jar arrangement and create your own gorgeous gift to yourself!
Tomorrow, stop by Compass Community Church for their Progressive Euchre night. Register by emailing office@compasschurchstrathroy.ca
The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc will be celebrating Family Day weekend this February with two fun-filled days! Sunday Funday in Strathroy on Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. at the West Middlesex Memorial Centre, and Family Day in Mount Brydges on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Caradoc Community Centre. You can find out more about these events under the Local News Headlines tab.
Visit the Tri-Township Arena (610 Lions Park Dr., Mount Brydges) this Monday, February 19 from 1 to 2:20 p.m. to participate in a free public skate!
In local sports:
Tonight, the Strathroy Jets host their final game of the regular season at home against the Tilbury Bluebirds. The Jets are looking to head into playoffs on a high note so this game will be an important one! Friday is also First Responder night. The Jets will be teaming up with local first responders to collect food for the local food bank. Entry to the game will be free if you bring a canned good.
Another local hockey team in action tonight as the Mount Brydges Bulldogs take on Port Stanley at the Tri-Town Ice Arena in Mount Brydges. Puck Drop is set for 8:30pm.
Tomorrow, the North Middlesex Stars take on Petrolia at the North Middlesex and District Arena. Puck Drop is set for 8pm.
The Strathroy Rockets are in action once again tomorrow to take on the St. Thomas Stars, in a home game at the West Middlesex Memorial Centre. Puck drop is set for 7:30pm.
If you feel you have what it takes to play with the Strathroy Rockets, fill out a Prospect Form on their website as they are looking for new players to join them on the ice next season.
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