PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston donates its generated funds from the sales of in-good-condition donated items and clothing to local groups seeking support.
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Full Petty Fever came to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – On June 22 the show spotlighting Tom Petty, Full Petty Fever came to the Fergus Grand Theatre with his music and a light show on the stage.
Open Mind: Grief: Looking at the world from the inside out
One of the ways we have learned to cope with things that are tough is through denial.
Blessings to You Centre donates $5,000 to the Alzheimer Society
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre recently made a $5,000 donation to the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW).
Belwood Lions Club donates $1,000 to Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – The Belwood and District Lions Club presented a $1,000 cheque to the Centre Wellington Food Bank (CWFB) as its annual contribution, on May 23.
Arthur Optimist Club to host Canada Day celebrations
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimist club is putting on a Canada Day weekend full of events at the Arthur and Area Community Centre (158 Domville Street).
Minto celebrates Canada in Harriston, Clifford
MINTO – Crossroads Life Church in Harriston is hosting its annual Canada Day celebration on July 1.
Brass Ridge Acres wins 2024 PitchIt Minto Business Plan competition
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre selected Brass Ridge Acres as winners of the 12th Annual PitchIt Minto Business competition.
WHSS Wolverine Boys Lacrosse team played at CWOSSA
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School Wolverine Boys Lacrosse team had a successful season this year.
Erin Farmers’ Market opens for season
ERIN – The Erin Farmers’ Market opened for the 2024 season at the Erin Fairgrounds on June 20.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates $5,000 to Upper Canada Learning
KENILWORTH – The Mount Forest Lions Club presented Upper Canada Learning with a $5,000 donation towards a new playground at Kenilworth Public School.
Neighbourwoods Organization leads educational walk
ELORA – A group from the Neighbourwoods environmental stewardship organization gathered for some exercise while learning about local trees during a walk on June 8 led by local historian Al Koop and botanist Rob Guthrie.
Pine Meadows Fundraising Committee pledges $500,000 to Groves Hospital Campaign
BELWOOD – Neil Muntz and his children attended the sale, which raised over $1,000 towards Pine Meadows’ $500,000 pledge to support the new Groves hospital campaign.
Upper Grand school board seeks public input on registration policy
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has created a new policy to address student registration.
La Leche League Canada fundraising walk raises $400
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of the Centre Wellington chapter of La Leche League Canada met June 8 for a picnic and fundraising walk at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, raising $400 for the not-for-profit.