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Celebrate the 2024 Holiday season in St. Marys!

The festive season starts this weekend

The wreaths are hung, the lights are on, and a festive buzz is in the air – the holiday season has arrived in St. Marys!

Santa Claus arrives this Friday, November 15 to kick off the season via the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Parking on Queen St. E from Water St. to Peel St. and on Water St. S from Queen St. E to Jones St. E is prohibited during the parade. Closures will begin at 4:00 p.m. on November 15. Visit www.stmaryskinsmen.com for more information...

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St. Marys welcomes the 2024 Holiday season

Holiday season starts with Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade and Winterlights display

Christmas is looking festive and fun this year in St. Marys!

The holiday season begins in St. Marys on Friday, November15 as Santa Claus will arrive in St. Marys via the Kinsmen Santa Claus parade. The Kinsmen are planning a traditional parade with a departure from the Pyramid Recreation Centre (317 James St. S) at 7:00 p.m. This year’s parade will follow its familiar route up James St., west on Queen St. through the downtown,...

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The St. Marys office for Adult Learning Programs is moving November 13

The St. Marys office for Adult Learning Programs of Perth is moving.

As of November 13, 2024, Adult Learning will be located at the St. Marys Public Library (15 Church St. N).

Adult Learning will continue to offer its full slate of educational programming at its new location. Service hours will be Monday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments for times outside of hours and Saturday are available upon request.

Adult Learning can be contacted by calling its current phone numbers...

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Aquatics Centre to be closed for renovations starting November 11

The Pyramid Recreation Centre pool is undergoing significant upgrades. The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 11, 2024, to accommodate renovations to the space. The project involves installing a new HVAC unit and exhaust systems to improve air quality. Repairs are also being made to any parts of the Aquatics Centre that have experienced wear and tear.

Due to unexpected construction delays and supply chain issues, the renovation work is now expected to extend the closure...

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Get a head start on holiday shopping at the 2024 St. Marys Craft Show

The Friendship Centre’s St. Marys Craft Show annually attracts hundreds of local and area shoppers seeking unique, hand-made items.

Last year’s Craft Show was an incredible success, and the Friendship Centre is eager to welcome shoppers back for another creative showcase! The Craft Show will take place at the Pyramid Recreation Centre on Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

“There’s something for everyone at this year’s Craft Show,” St. Marys Senior Services Program Coordinator Sarah...

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