Together We Play
Together, We Play is your chance to win $10,000 cash & prizes. By promoting local businesses at www.togetherweplay.combetween now and December 5, SMGH Foundation is raising awareness and financial support to help pay for new minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical equipment for the SMGH operating rooms. Dont forget to pick up your entry form at any of the sponsors listed at www.togetherweaply.com, play the game and enter for your chance to win $10,000 cash & prizes. Join us for the $10,000 cash grand prize draw when the Strathroy Rockets take on the LaSalle Vipers at the West Middlesex Memorial Centre on December 10, 2011.
Blood Donor Clinic Tues Nov 22, 4 7:30 pm
This November, think of your family and loved ones as you consider giving blood. The gift you give will help another family this month. 52 per cent of Canadians say they or a family member have needed blood or blood products for surgery or for medical treatment. A blood donor clinic is being held at the Gemini Sportsplex, 657 Adair Blvd., Tuesday November 22, 4 pm 7:30 pm. Walk-ins and new donors are welcome! Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) to book an appointment. Visit www.blood.ca for more information.
Strathroy Community Players presents Twelve Days Nov 24, 25, 26
Strathroy Community Players (SCP) presents Twelve Days at the Royal Canadian Legion. Preview: Thursday, November 24 $20 each with appetizers. Dinner Shows: Friday Saturday, November 25-26, $30 each. Tickets available at Carlson Wagonlit 519-245-2201, 40 Caradoc Street North, Strathroy. Doors open at 6 pm with the show at 7 pm. A portion of proceeds will go to Strathroy District Arts Council. Twelve Days is an insider's look at the laughter, sweat and tears that go into a production. The audience is given a backstage pass to join SCP as they put in the final days of prep for their fall show. Songs are rehearsed, props are misplaced, and tempers flare, but as always, the show must go on! The always popular live and taped commercials specially written for our local sponsors will also be included.
Biz After Biz Thurs Nov 24, 6 8 pm
Join Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce at West Middlesex Memorial Centre for Biz After Biz on Thursday, November 24 from 6 8 pm. The Municipality and BIA will be hosting the event in the newly renovated centre. Wear your favourite team attire to get in on some great prizes. Draws will also be made for Downtown Dollars. Check out the Wheel Chair Challenge as we prepare for the Rick Hansen Anniversary Relay coming through town the next day.
Rick Hansen Reunion Relay Fri Nov 25, 1 pm
The Rick Hansen Reunion Relay tour will celebrate local heroes when it comes to town on Friday, November 25. Beginning at 1 pm, the relay will start on Albert Street in front of Seasons Strathroy. It will continue to Front Street where it will enter the downtown, heading up Frank Street to Town Hall. Live music and hot chocolate are planned for in front of Town Hall where the street will be closed. The tour will continue at 2:30 pm where it will head to Mt. Brydges, entering the community on Adelaide Road at 3 pm where festivities are being scheduled for the downtown core. Everyone is invited to support local medal bearers Joel Pincombe, Nancy Powers, Justin Giffen, Chris Daw, Valerie Sinclair, Heather Butts and Kenny Allore.
Strathroy-Caradoc Lions present the Tree of Light Fri Dec 2, 7 pm
The Lions Club invites you to Town Hall on Friday, December 2 at 7 pm for a tree lighting. Free hot chocolate and free horse and wagon rides will be available. This event is sponsored by Strathroy-Caradoc Lions and Strathroy BIA.
Bells Ablaze Hand Bell Concert Sat Dec 3, 7:30 pm
Strathroy District Arts Council presents Bells Ablaze hand bell concert at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 34 Head St. North, Strathroy. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, $45 per family and are available at The Music Spot, Entertainment Tonight or by emailing info@arts-council.ca or calling 519-299-1003.
Championship Wrestling Sun Dec 4, 3 pm
Championship Wrestling will be held Sunday December 4 at 3 pm, at Bear Creek Golf and Country Club. Come out and see hometown girl Alicia Verhoeven and other wrestlers show us how its done. Tickets are $15 adults, $7 kids, or $10 in advance and are available at Bear Creek Golf and Country Club, Dale Wurfels and Seasons Retirement Community.
