MAPLETON – The Mapleton 4-H Heritage Club held its fourth meeting on May 30.
News
Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre offers free diapers, wipes for moms in need
FERGUS - The Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre (WPCC) is offering a free sleeve of diapers and wipes to moms in need.
Lions Club donates $17,150 to Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST — On July 18, the Mount Forest Lions Club donated $17,150 to the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH).
Living labs step towards agricultural climate solutions
ELORA – The Government of Canada has announced an agricultural climate solution living labs project is coming soon to Ontario.
New trees flank cenotaph in Clifford
CLIFFORD – Oak trees have been used to commemorate the First World War in Canada since a young soldier brought acorns home from the Vimy Ridge battleground and planted them on his farm in southern Ontario.
Mary Lynne Forrest golf tourney raises over $45,000 for MRI campaign
MINTO — On July 19, the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament held its 19th annual golf event at the Pike Lake Golf Centre.
Canadian National Pickleball League launches first professional seasonal event
GUELPH – The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is launching its inaugural seasonal event in the birthplace of the league: Guelph.
Creative Circle part of Indigenous wholistic healthcare
FERGUS – Indigenous people create crafts such as dream catchers, medicine bags and beaded earrings during Creative Circles here every other week.
John Deere Show and tractor pull held in Palmerston
PALMERSTON — From July 21 to 23, a John Deere Show run by the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club was held in Palmerston.
‘Buddy Bench’ unveiled at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS – On July 20, the Centre Wellington Lacrosse community, represented by current and former members of the men’s senior Aces, Jr. B Mohawks, Jr. C Thisles, and CW Minor Lacrosse, along with #GetInTouchForHutch, unveiled a “Buddy Bench” at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus.
Elora Community Theatre presents 10th season of Shakespeare in the Park
ELORA – The Elora Community Theatre will launch Shakespeare’s beloved play Twelfth Night as it launches its 10th season of Shakespeare in the Park.
Bissell Park once site of farm implement factory
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
‘Elora AmphiTeeter’ a place for intimate summer concerts
ELORA – Matt and Jan Teeter are the opposite of NIMBY. Instead of saying “not in my backyard,” they are saying “come to my backyard,” as they are hosting two backyard concerts this summer.
Dixon Home Hardware celebrating 100 years in business
FERGUS - The Dixon family, local community members, and former employees came out to Dixon Home Hardware this weekend to celebrate 100 years in business with a barbecue, raffle and ceremony outside the store in Fergus.
Ennottville Historic Library and Community Hall fundraiser
ENNOTTVILLE – Grinder Productions, under the directorship of Eric Goudie, is helping the Ennottville Historic Library and Community Hall raise some funds for a new heating and air conditioning system at the historic site.