FERGUS – Fergus’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 hosted its annual Veteran’s Luncheon on Sept. 19 as part of Legion Week celebrations.
Centre Wellington
Bike ride raises about $20,000 for Portage
CWNTRE WELLINGTON – About 125 riders participated in one of four different rides on Sept. 21 – 100km, 75km, 45km, and 20km. They raised about $20,000 for Portage.
Free film screening of Gord Downie’s The Secret Path set for Sept. 30
FERGUS – In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or Orange Shirt Day, the Township of Centre Wellington is collaborating with Dalton Associates to offer a free public screening of The Secret Path.
Walks for Parkinson’s Disease raise over $500,000 across southwestern Ontario
FERGUS – Participants from 14 locations across southwestern Ontario came together to walk in support of Parkinson’s disease, ultimately raising over $500,000 for the cause.
Centre Wellington hosts New Resident Reception
FERGUS – Centre Wellington hosted its first New Resident Reception on Sept. 19 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Horticulture and agriculture meet Culture Days on the map
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A map marking the locations of local community gardens and other horticultural features in Centre Wellington, is one of numerous events going on for Culture Days.
County museum, arts council host 2024/25 Gallery Concert season
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has announced its Gallery Concerts for the 2024/25 season.
Bert’s Service Centre celebrates 40 years in business with barbecue, fundraiser for Groves hospital
FERGUS – Bert and Dinah Hutten celebrated 40 years in business on Sept. 21 with a barbecue, a few events for kids, and a fundraiser for Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
New member of Belwood and District Lions Club
BELWOOD – Zone chair for the Belwood and District Lions Club George Woodley, right, introduced Zak Haddad, middle, as a new member of the club on Sept. 17. Julian Vine, left, is Haddad’s sponsor.
Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year
FERGUS – This year’s Tree of the Year is a northern red oak, at the home of Pete and Donna Wilson at 360 Provost Lane in Fergus.