GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board students had a good showing at the provincial Skills Competition that took place in Toronto May 1 and 2.
The Elora Farmers Market is open for the season
Harbinger of Spring - The Elora Farmers’ Market opened for the season on May 6 at Bissell Park.
Grand River Agricultural Society supports HorseDay Erin
ERIN – The Grand River Agricultural Society’s (GRAS) philanthropic committee voted in favour of gifting charitable funds to support HorseDay Erin, a local event taking place at the Erin Fairgrounds.
The Importance of Being Earnest comes to the Fergus Grand Theatre
‘Earnest’ play – The Importance of Being Earnest, a play by Oscar Wilde, was performed on May 6 and continues May 12 to 14 at the Fergus Grand Theatre. It was directed by Scott William in Fergus who put his stamp on the characters.
First West Luther 4-H beef club meeting
4-H fun – On April 20 the West Luther 4-H beef club had 44 members at its first meeting
Alan Doyle concert raises $45,000 for the Grove
GUELPH – On April 30, Alan Doyle returned to Guelph at the Cutten Fields for an evening of stories and music in support of youth mental health and wellness, raising over $45,000.
Seventy artists to descend on Elora on May long weekend for some fresh air, painting
ELORA – Organizers of the Elora Plein Air Festival are bracing themselves for the arrival of artists from across Canada and the U.S.
Pine Meadows Retirement Community honours the coronation of King Charles with a high tea
Coronation celebration – Pine Meadows Retirement Community, near Belwood, honoured the coronation of King Charles on May 7 with a high tea.
Elora Festival Book Sale returns
Book sale – The Elora Festival Book Sale was back with a vengeance this year, raising $64,000 for the Elora Festival. The sale ran over the weekend of May 5 to 7.
St. John’s Anglican Church in Rockwood holds coronation tea
Coronation tea – St. John’s Anglican Church in Rockwood held a coronation tea on May 6 in the church hall and dozens of people came out for fancy sandwiches and tea.
Sign up now for free bike rodeo in Puslinch on June 3
PUSLINCH - The Optimist Club of Puslinch is holding a Bike Rodeo on June 3, from 9 to 11:30am at the township office and fire hall on Wellington Road 34.
Sensational Elora Jazz returns May 20
ELORA – After a three-year hiatus, Sensational Elora is delighted its very popular jazz series is returning.
Arthur U11 LL division champs
ARTHUR – The Arthur U11 Local League team has won the division championship.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents Two Witches, No Waiting
Live theatre – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s production of the stage comedy Two Witches, No Waiting opened at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre last weekend. Shows continue on May 12, 13 and 14. For information visit greywellingtontheatre.com.