MOUNT FOREST — Wellington Heights Secondary School’s “Heights Fest” on Sept. 12 included the school’s annual welcome back assembly and barbecue, as well as activities such as face painting, video games and activities in the gym to get students excited about being back at school.
Cancer Patient Services receives $2,000 donation
MOUNT FOREST — Rob Pinnegar, president of “A Crazy Motorcycle Establishment” riding club, presents Cancer Patient Services (CPS) member Sharon Wilson with a $2,000 donation.
Bittergirl – the Musical coming to St. Jacobs
ST. JACOBS – Three women. Three breakups. One hilarious musical!
“Yarn Bombing” installation at Fergus walking bridge
FERGUS – Yarn bombing, or yarn graffiti, is a form of street art where public objects are wrapped or covered in yarn.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Area artists opened their studios to visitors for the annual Elora Fergus Studio Tour on the weekend of Sept. 22 to 23.
Celebrate diversity and unity with multicultural day ‘flags to heal our planet’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Culture Days 2023 includes a vibrant and colorful celebration of multiculturalism: “Flags to Heal Our Planet” installations in three locations across Fergus.
Monster Month set to launch with pumpkin smashing event
CENTRE WELLINGTON — The communities of Elora and Fergus are uniting to unleash a unique kick-off event for Monster Month and officially “release the monsters!”
Trike-A-Thon raises over $3000 for Elora Cooperative Pre-school
ELORA– About 30 families participated in the Elora Cooperative Pre-school’s annual fundraising Trike-A-Thon on Sept. 23, raising over $3,000.
PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run
PUSLINCH - The PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run attracted nearly 300 participants on Sept. 24, raising over $30,000 for the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch.
Celebratory luncheon held in Elora to honour Benham family
ELORA – On Sept. 12, B55 Feeding the Soul Community Luncheon welcomed Benny and Susan Benham and their daughter Alicia to a celebratory lunch in their honour.
Green Lanes hosts Safe Cycling event at James McQueen Public School
FERGUS – It was all smiles at the Green Lanes event on Sept. 16 at James McQueen Public School.
Centre Wellington District High School Senior Boys soccer team kicks into high gear
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Senior Boys soccer team is off to a strong start this season after defeating Lourdes 2-1 and tying Centennial 1-1.
Euchre tournament coming to Elora Legion Oct. 27
ELORA – The U16 KW Predators Embrace Volleyball team is hosting a euchre tournament at the Elora Legion, inside the Maple Leaf Room, on Oct. 27.
Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day planned for Sept. 30 in Alma
ALMA – The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting a Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day on Sept. 30 at Husky Farm Equipment in Alma.
Palmerston Terry Fox Run
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Terry Fox Run kicked off on the morning of Sept. 17 with a running and walking route around town. The event reached its 2023 goal of $5,000 and the total funds raised will be announced later this week. The Palmerston Terry Fox Run has now raised over $150,000 since 1982.