- 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 Second Chance Community Store. 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.
- 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. 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 Glencoe 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!
- Today a Mystery Lovers Book Club is set to start at Noon at the Parkhill Library. Join on the first Wednesday of each month for a new mystery!
- 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 tonight 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 Ilderton and Strathroy 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 tomorrow from 10:30am- 11am at the library. Join staff for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! All are welcome.
- There will be a Community Crafters Social tomorrow 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.
- Helping Hands Lunches compliments of SSVP will be served tomorrow starting at 11:30am at All Saints Parish in Strathroy.
- 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.
- Ladies Auxillary Lunches are set to go tomorrow at the Royal Canadian Legion, starting at 11am.
- Get ready for Legion Bingo tomorrow at the Royal Canadian Legion in Strathroy starting at 1pm.
- 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 lead the series at 2-1.
Western Conference Championship Series
Game 4 – Wednesday, May 1st at Saginaw, 7:05pm
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 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!