Port Stanley Villager Geoffrey Rae, Managing Editor /Sales Geoff@villagerpublications.com 519-495-7177 All articles written by Geoffrey Rae unless otherwise indicated. Writer – Peri Hayes Copy Editor – Peter Bloch-Hansen Publisher – Barb Botten barb@villagerpublications.com challenges for a chance to win a prize. January 24th – February 7th, 2026 A Handmade Hug: Valentine Card Drop-In Port Stanley Library Join us at the library to make Valentine cards for our seniors in long-term care. February 2nd – 28th, 2026 Blind Date with a Book. Port Stanley Library Port Stanley Community Calendar Recurring Events Pre-School Storytime Port Stanley Library, every Tuesday at 10:00 am. Join us for songs, stories, and a craft. Ages 0-5 and their caregiver. Nia with Gillian Union Sports and Community Centre, every Friday at 10 am. Contact Vicki 519-631-9294 Knitting Group Port Stanley Library, every Tuesday at 2 pm. Bring your projects and meet new people. Everybody welcome. Men’s Club Port Stanley Library, every Monday at 10 am. Pop in for a chat and coffee. Kids Club Port Stanley Library, every Monday, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Join us for a story, games, and a craft. Grades 1 and up, JK/ SK with a caregiver. January 12th – February 27th , 2026 Winter Reading Port Stanley Library. Join our Winter Reading Challenge. Everyone can participate. Log your reading, and do fun
Port Stanley Villager Take a wrapped book home without knowing its title. Go ahead... you just might fall in love. Thursday January 15th, 2026 Adult Book Club Port Stanley Library, 6 pm. We will discuss The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin. Everybody welcome. Monday, January 26th, 2025 Scrapbooking with Mickey Port Stanley Library, 10-12 pm. Organize your photos, cost $10. Monday, February 2nd, 2026 Port Stanley Art Guild Accepting New Members. Port Stanley United Church, 7 pm – 10 pm. 239 Colborne St, Port Stanley. The guild is just gearing up this year and welcoming new members. Just show up! More info at portstanleyartguild.com. Monday February 9th, 2026 Card Making Port Stanley Library, 1 pm to 3 pm. Create handmade cards with Jean. Cost: $10. Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 Visit to Extendicare Port Stanley Extendicare, 4551 East Rd, Port Stanley, 10:15 am. Join the Port Stanley Library Pre-school Story Time in visiting Extendicare, where we will sing some songs, read a story, make a craft. Everybody Welcome. Thursday February 19th, 2025 Adult Book Club. Port Stanley Library, 6 pm. We will discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Everybody welcome. Monday, February 23rd, 2025 Scrapbooking with Mickey. Port Stanley Library, 10 to 12 pm. Organize your photos, cost $10. Saturday, February 28th, 2025 Puzzle Competition. Port Stanley Library, 10 am. Join our Puzzle Competition. Cost Free. Registration required. The Port Stanley Library and Port Stanley Festival Theatre are located at 302 Bridge St, Port Stanley. The Union Sports & Community Centre is located at 6068 Bell St., Union. To have your event included in an upcoming calendar, email hometown@villagerpublications.com with the name of the event, the date, time, location, and a description of up to 20 words. MANIA Jumbo Jumbo CENTRE 460 Sunset St. Thomas MANIA Jumbo OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 10AM TO 4PM 519.631.1460 EXT. 193 • Kids Crafts and Activities • Jumbo Scavenger Hunt KIDS CRAFTS AND ACTIVITES JUMBO SCAVENGER HUNT FEBRUARY 16 1-4PM FAMILY DAY FAMILY DAY FEBRUARY 16, 1–4pm • Step into the past with our FREE green screen photo booth FEBRUARY 16 1-4PM FAMILY DAY elgincounty.ca/museum elgincounty.ca/museum JULY 2, 2025 TO MARCH 20, 2026 STEP INTO THE PAST WITH OUR FREE GREEN SCREEN PHOTO BOOTH KIDS CRAFTS AND ACTIVITES JUMBO SCAVENGER HUNT FEBRUARY 16 1-4PM STEP INTO THE PAST WITH OUR FREE GREEN SCREEN PHOTO BOOTH JULY 2, 2025 TO MARCH 20, 2026 MANIA Y DAY AT THE ELGIN COUNTY HERITAGE JULY 2, 2025 TO MARCH 20, 2026
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