What comes to mind when you think of idols? The first thing that comes to my mind is Exodus 32, where Aaron collects the golden earrings from the children of Israel and makes a golden calf for the children of Israel to worship.
Centre Wellington holding key projects open house
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is bringing its Connect CW concept to the public on one night, in one location, for all residents to meet with the staff and project team members on Centre Wellington’s major initiatives.
Minto council presents outstanding achievement awards
MINTO – Minto council presented outstanding achievement awards on May 21.
Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale
FERGUS – On the morning of May 25, the Fergus and District Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale.
Guelph library book launch
GUELPH – Celebrate the achievements of local teens at the Guelph Public Library’s Teen ETCH Anthology Book Launch, on June 1 at 2pm.
Annual Heart and Stroke Fundraiser
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus hosts a Heart and Stroke Fundraiser every year.
First ever Trinkets, Toys and Collectables show
FERGUS – The first ever Trinkets, Toys and Collectables show put on by Shane Cloutier and Rob Dasilva was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on May 26.
Arts by the Pond
HILLSBURGH – The official reveal of Hillsburgh woodworker and artist Jennifer McKinnon’s sculpture took place on the property of Wellington County’s Hillsburgh library branch on May 25.
Fergus gets a dose of fibre at annual festival
FERGUS – Those who braved the damp weather last Saturday were treated to displays of colourful yarns, wool and even a few animals, at the third annual Fergus Fibre Festival.
Bike Rodeo at the Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS – The Fergus Curling Club was the scene of a bike rodeo sponsored by Optimists International on May 25.
Guelph Dance Festival runs this weekend
GUELPH – The Guelph Dance Festival, now in its 26th year, runs from May 31 to June 2. The schedule is as follows:
Old things can find new life in the garden
GUELPH – Have you noticed how the garden industry has boomed in the last several years, as has the cost of plants, amendments, garden structures, etc.?
West Luther Field Crops 4-H club meets at Grotenhuis Farm
WELLINGTON NORTH – The West Luther Field Crops 4-H Club met May 21 at Grotenhuis Farm, reports club press reporter Allen Cole.
Hillsburgh firefighters annual garage sale June 8
HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh Station 50 Firefighters’ Association is hosting an annual garage sale, June 8, from 8am to 2pm, and June 9, from 10am to 2pm.
EWFHT offering free health workshops in June
EAST WELLINGTON - If you’ve got health concerns, the East Wellington Famiily Health Team might have the workshop for you.