Barn quilt project – Building Bridges, which offers adult day programs in Palmerston, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Mapleton Historical society draws full house for presentation on local Black history
MOOREFIELD – About 100 people attended the annual general meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society on May 12 at the Moorefield Community Centre.
Dungeons and Dragons buffs gather at local libraries
Your quest begins when you walk in the library door! Did you know that Arthur, Harriston and Mount Forest are a few of the branches in Wellington County Library that run Dungeons and Dragons Clubs?
‘Fabulous Fergus Pub Night’ is back
FERGUS – Fabulous Fergus Pub Night involves three pubs, one meal and travelling entertainment between courses.
Rural organizations offering rural housing symposium
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) and the Rural Development Network (RDN) are co-hosting the third Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness (CRRHH) Symposium virtually from June 6 to 8.
Eramosa 4-H dairy club members get hands dirty at farm meetings
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The first meeting of the 4-H Eramosa Dairy Club was hosted by Fraeland Farms owners Jackie and Steve Fraser. The meeting began with elections in which leaders Lyndon Stewart, Allison West, and Vera Hoogendoorn made comments about each role.
Town of Erin hosts annual Touch-A-Truck event
Truck touching – The Town of Erin revved up the excitement for National Public Works Week by hosting their popular annual Touch-A-Truck event at the town office on the morning of May 27.
NeighbourWoods planting in The Food Forest
Food forest – Off to the left of the Fergus sportsplex, behind the tennis courts, is a new site called The Food Forest.
Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual spring plant sale
Spring plant sale - The Fergus and District Horticultural Society held its annual spring plant sale on May 27.
Miracle on 34th Street auditions set for June 8-9
FERGUS – Actors are needed for Miracle on 354th Street at the Fergus Grand Theatre from Dec. 8 to 17.
Neil Diamond and Dolly Parton tribute show coming to Fergus Grand Theatre
Tribute – The Neil Diamond and Dolly Parton tribute, Beautiful Noise, is coming to the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 9.
Horse Day Erin a success
Horse Day – The Horse Day Erin event held at the fairgrounds last Saturday was a galloping success.
Blessings assists youth hub
Donation for snack program – The Blessings to You Centre of Palmerston recently donated $3,000 toward the snack program at The Grove Youth Wellness Hub in Palmerston.
Patriots score donations for hospital through Young’s Home Hardware
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Patriots had an excellent Provincial Junior Hockey League season this year.
Walk for Guide Dogs in Fergus
Walk for Guide Dogs – The Lions Clubs of Fergus and Marsville Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides was held on May 28.