Good Morning!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town in the next 48 hours.
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 our Kids Zone Partner, Four Moons Training. 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
At the Middlesex County Library in Parkhill 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!
Career Café starts at 11am at the Parkhill library today. Are you looking for work, or looking to make a change? Need help updating your cover letter and resume? Join Raegan, Outreach Specialist from Community Employment Choices, at Career Café.
Stitch n’ Chat is set to go at the Komoka Library today, starting at 1pm. An informal, fun afternoon for those who love to knit, crochet or enjoy any other needle craft.
Get ready for Crafternoon today starting at 4pm at the Komoka Library. The craft each week will be a surprise! Come into the branch to test your creativity.
The After School Club is set to meet today at the Glencoe Library from 4-5pm. Join Wednesdays after school for snacks and STEAM-centric activities, art, challenges and more!
Crafty Wednesday is set to 6pm today at the Alisa Craig Library. Join Meghan every Wednesday evening for a different craft project. Supplies provided, but bring your creativity!
Knitting and Crochet Circle event is set to go tonight at the Strathroy Library from 6:30-7:30pm. The circle offers patrons of all abilities and ages a chance to meet, knit and crochet in a social setting. Drop in with your current project and share your expertise or learn a new skill.
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 tomorrow. 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.
Get ready for Tech Time at the Strathroy Library starting at 2pm. Have a question about your new device? Want to learn how to use a library resource? Book a half hour session with a library staff member. Registration required, see staff for more info!
There will be a Community Crafters Social today in Glencoe at the Library starting at 2:30pm. Drop in Thursdays and enjoy a cup of tea and conversation with fellow crafters. Looking to learn to crochet or knit? Contact the library for information.
The Cool After School is set to meet tomorrow at the Ilderton Library at 4pm. Come in and be creative after school every Thursday from 4:00pm – 5:00pm.
Tomorrow there will be a Free Community Grab ‘n Go Lunch at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
There will be a Strathroy Blood Donation event tomorrow at the Strathroy Community Christian School starting at 1pm. Did you know only 4% of the eligible population donates blood? You can make all the difference. There are 39 OPEN appointments for Thursday’s event. If you are eligible and able to donate today, please consider booking an appointment. Book your appointment at blood.ca, the GiveBlood App or call 1-888-236-6283
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Written By: K. Milhomens