ALTON – Headwaters Arts presented its first Member Proposal Show of the year featuring acrylic abstract paintings by Nancy MacNabb and mixed media works by Patrice Baker.
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CWDHS drama club presents original play at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – The drama club at Centre Wellington District High School presented an original play called In the Bleachers at the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 20 and it was mayhem.
Rockwood, Stone United Churches set to become ‘Affirming Ministries’
ROCKWOOD – Affirming Ministries in the United Church publicly declare their commitment to inclusion and justice for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Dr. Paul Hebert honoured with Benjamin Franklin medal
GUELPH – University of Guelph (U of G) scientist Dr. Paul Hebert won the Benjamin Franklin medal for earth and environmental science; an award that was to be presented on April 18.
Athletes gear up for 20th anniversary of Special Olympics Track and Field Day
GUELPH – The 20th Special Olympics Track and Field Day will be at St. James Catholic High School on May 15, with over 700 athletes and peer coaches from 60 schools competing in track and field and adaptive events.
Take Mom to brunch on Mother’s Day
ELORA - Wondering how to treat Mom on Mother’s Day?
Sensational Elora preparing to ‘reset the future’
ELORA – Sensational Elora has almost completed a five-year strategic plan, thanks to a $26,000 federal grant from the Community Services Recovery Fund.
Dirty business for ‘Loyal to the Soil’ 4H club
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The 4H Loyal to the Soil club held its first meeting on April 8.
Speakers share message of resiliency, empowerment
GUELPH – Making smart choices, overcoming obstacles and dreaming big were among some of the themes at the Child Witness Centre’s 2024 Youth Symposium.
Save on Guelph Tool Library membership
GUELPH – If you’ve been contemplating a membership to the Guelph Tool Library, the time is right to sign up.
Teen hit by car then charged
GUELPH – A teenage girl got hit by a car and handed a ticket last week.
Police, firefighters face off in ‘Lights and Sirens’ charity game
FERGUS – Wellington OPP members get ready to battle on the ice against members of Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue Services.
Insights Art Exhibition opens at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – The 43rd edition of the Insights Art Exhibition opened on April 18 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Miniature horses – bringing big joy to owners and fair goers
ERIN – This year marks the first time there will be a Mini Horse Show at the Erin Fall Fair. Chair of the show, Jen Ying, who cares for several minis at her farm – 2 Acres Hobby Farm in Ospringe – is excited about the event.
Jim Gelcer/Paul Hoffert jazz trio performs in Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – Jim Gelcer/Paul Hoffert Trio featuring George Koller is set to perform at the Eden Mills Community Hall on May 4. at 7:30pm.