FERGUS – Carrie Kiersted, owner of Hair with Care salon here, is hosting her third annual fall bazaar for the Heart and Stroke Foundation on Sept. 10.
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Puppets Elora Presents ‘Domestic Bliss’ at Fergus Steampunk Fest
FERGUS – Puppets Elora is thrilled to announce their latest performance, Domestic Bliss, set to captivate audiences at the inaugural Fergus Steampunk Festival on Sept. 9.
Riverfest Elora brings musical talent to Bissell Park
ELORA – This little village was booming with the sound of music along the shore of the Grand River last weekend, as people of all ages travelled from near and far for the 13th Riverfest Elora from Aug. 18 to 20.
New policy gives Centre Wellington staff more power
ELORA - Township staff now have the authority to award project tenders to vendors without council approval, as long as the bid is within council-approved budget amounts and under $250,000.
Don’t change our dog park, residents urge
FERGUS – Retain access to the pond and limit or don’t interface at all with a multi-use trail proposed to be constructed in the new North Fergus Business Park. That was the prevailing message from about 70 users of the Fergus Off-leash Dog Park at an open house hosted by the township.
Charity zipline event a fundraiser for youth group’s Panama trip
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 18, One Axe Pursuits in Elora will host a charity zipline event benefitting the Grace Christian Fellowship Youth Group’s Panama leadership development trip next March.
Station Earth raises $19,500 for oncology unit at Groves
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Station Earth, located in Fergus, held its annual Hot Laps event on June 27 and raised $19,500 for the oncology department at Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH).
Blue Bonnet Lassies compete at Fergus Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON — After a busy week of dancing around town, 14 Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance students attended the Fergus Scottish Festival on Aug. 12 and 13.
Museum’s antique and classic car show coming up
ABOYNE – Rev your engines! The 47th Antique and Classic Car Show is returning to the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on Aug. 27.
Second annual CW Fun Day slated for Sept. 3
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Black Committee has another party planned for the community. CW Fun Day is a free event slated for Sept. 3 at Bissell Park.