BELWOOD – Every year area motorcyclists partake in a Lions Club Poker Run, with donated funds going to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
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Sunrise fundraiser raises $120,000
PUSLINCH – Robert Milburn received the Paul Harris Fellow award at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre’s annual signature fundraiser Celebrate Sunrise on June 23.
Gordon Lightfoot’s band coming to Fergus
FERGUS – Experience the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot in the most authentic way – with his original touring band.
Man in car approached child
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after a man in a vehicle approached a young girl last week.
Arthur celebrates Canada’s birthday
ARTHUR – Drew Moore performed at the Arthur Optimist Club Canada Day celebrations on June 30.
Pajama Parties at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – You don’t have to get dressed up to check out the exhibits at the Wellington County Museum and Archives; in fact, you can wear your pajamas.
Sensational Pub Night
FERGUS – Peter Humel leads a group over Milligan Bridge during Sensational Elora’s Pub Night in Fergus on June 19.
Students, teachers lauded at WHSS year-end assembly
MOUNT FOREST – Students at Wellington Heights Secondary School rang out the school year with an engaging year-end assembly with all students and staff on June 18.
Township seeking community input on parks and recreation facilities, programs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is seeking community input as it begins several key strategic plans for the parks and recreation department.
New playground at Carberry Park
ERIN – Local children in the Town of Erin have a new playground to explore at Carberry Park.
Corey Conners qualifies for Paris Olympics
PALMERSTON – Corey Conners is set to represent Canada later this summer at the Paris Olympics.
Murphy Park pavilion gets improvements, honours Mount Forest couple
MOUNT FOREST – The Murphy Park Pavilion has gained some improvements with a new roof and picnic tables.
Puslinch community celebrates Canada Day
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch held a free Canada Day breakfast celebration at the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle on July 1.
Blessings to You Centre donates $3,000 to help at-risk children
PALMERSTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington cannot achieve the important mentoring work with at-risk children and youth in the area without funding support.
Norwell District Secondary School students graduate, earn scholarships
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School 2024 Commencement Ceremony was held at the school, on June 13.