ELORA – Christmas in June? Not exactly, although the Elora Community Theatre is preparing for its upcoming performance of Grinch, the Panto.
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Erin seeks feedback on reserve spending
ERIN – The town is turning to local business owners for ideas on how to best utilize $30,000 remaining in a reserve fund aimed at helping residents and businesses during the construction of the municipality’s wastewater treatment plant.
British rock band brings songs from the 60’s to Fergus
FERGUS – British Beat 66 brought its repertoire of British bands from the 1960s to the Fergus…
WHSS Ultimate Frisbee team placed first in tournament
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School Ultimate Frisbee team placed first in their tournament on May 17.
Blessings to You Centre donates $7,000 to fund families in Minto and Mapleton
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Blessings to You Centre supports the Community Resource Centre in Fergus by providing funds for Minto and Mapleton families.
Fergus Horticultural Society garden tour promises inspriation, relaxation, and education
FERGUS - The Fergus and District Horticultural Society is holding its garden tour that is described by vice president Mary Ann Branciere as being “colourful, inspiring, relaxing, peaceful, and educational.”
Bill Nelson recognized for 45 years of realtor service
MOUNT FOREST– Mount Forest Coldwell Banker WIN Reality Brokerage owner and broker of record Bill Nelson was recognized on May 29 by the Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound (RAGBOS) for 45 years of service.
NDSS Students’ displayed their art at the Minto Arts Council Gallery
MINTO – The Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS) Student Art Show was displayed at the Minto Arts Council Gallery from June 4 to 15.
Puslinch unveils community guide, business directory
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township has announce the launch of the 2024 Puslinch Community Guide and Business Directory.
Riverfest Elora holding volunteer open house
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Riverfest Elora’s Volunteer Open House will take place on June 27 at 6pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts, on the second floor, in the Riverfest Elora office.
‘Three glorious weeks of colour, creativity and community’:
ELORA – Centre Wellington Township community development coordinator Paula Sealey describes National Culture Days as the largest collective public participation campaign undertaken by the arts and cultural community in Canada.
Tim Hortons smile cookies bring in $157,000 for Children’s Foundation student nutrition programs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – People who bought the cookies with the sweet and wonky smiles at local Tim Hortons restaurants this spring helped contribute to a big pay day for the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington.
Fitness and fun at the centre of seniors mystery card walk
FERGUS – The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus hosted a mystery card walk event for seniors, on June 10.
Everdale Farm welcomes summer with Summer Solstice Jamboree
EVERDALE – Everdale Farm, a not-for-profit community farm just outside Hillsburgh, is hosting Summer Solstice Jamboree, an outdoor music festival and fundraiser for the Good Food Project.
Lacroix to replace Vandervaart at Scottish Festival
FERGUS – Shortly after an announcement that Charles Vandervaart, star of Outlander, would attend the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Vandervaart announced he wouldn’t be able to make it.