FERGUS – Having not missed a single year since its start in the early 1980s, the Fergus Santa Claus Parade will be returning yet again on Dec. 2 with the theme “Winter Wonderland.”
Community
4-H Club bakes pies
MAPLETON - On Sept. 25, Mapleton 4-H held the third meeting of the Mapleton Baking Club. Members baked pies. They made apple, pumpkin, blueberry and cherry.
Village of Belwood holds Christmas Market
BELWOOD – The village of Belwood may be small, but when it has a Christmas Market and Vendors show, the community hall becomes very big indeed.
Fergus’s St. Andrews Street turns festive with annual Sip ‘n’ Shop
FERGUS – Sip ‘n’ shop in downtown Fergus started on Nov. 24 with all the excitement that Christmas shopping can give. It was a cold night but that is Christmas in Fergus.
‘Giving Tuesday’ returns to Hospice Wellington
GUELPH – National Giving Tuesday is making a return this year on Nov. 28.
Traditional Christmas Pudding at St. John’s Church
ELORA - The knitters and quilters at St John’s Church in Elora have been busy with their latest project: making traditional Christmas pudding.
Puslinch to hold Santa Claus Parade and other festive activities
ABERFOYLE – The Puslinch Santa Claus parade here will take place on Nov. 26 from 2 to 5pm.
Erin Santa Claus Parade returns
ERIN – The Erin Lions Club parade is coming to town once again.
Optimist Club of Centre Wellington holds Christmas Bazaar
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Optimist Club of Centre Wellington hosted its annual Christmas bazaar at the Fergus Legion on Nov. 4. The event featured a takeout chili lunch, vendors and crafts.
Downtown Erin turns spooky for Trick or Treat event
ERIN - Downtown businesses decorated and doled out candy during Trick or Treat Main Street in Erin on Oct. 28.
Arthur Volunteers help out at Community ‘Spruce-up’
Volunteers from Walker Environmental participated in a community spruce up, including trimming and weeding at the Welcome to Arthur sign
Remembrance Day services in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are numerous opportunities to remember war veterans on Remembrance Day.
Wellington Heights 2023 commencement ceremony
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights 2023 commencement ceremony was held at the school on Oct. 13.
Guelph Black Heritage Society launches Black Heritage Reclaimed project
GUELPH – Heritage Hall was full of music, laughter, food, and Black heritage during the Guelph Black Heritage Society’s (GBHS) launch of the Black Heritage Reclaimed project on Oct. 27
Halloween Costume Parade held at St. Mary Catholic School
ELORA – St. Mary Catholic School kicked off Halloween with a costume parade for grades kindergarten to Grade 6 on Oct. 31.