WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being encouraged to celebrate Food Day Canada on Aug. 5 by cooking meals with curated farmers’ market recipes using local ingredients.
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Free evening of music in Templin Gardens every Wednesday
FERGUS – The Fergus BIA sponsors Twilight at Templin, an evening of free music in Templin Gardens every Wednesday.
Conestogo Lake fishing tourney draws 97 youth, adult anglers
MAPLETON – The weather could not have been better for the 33rd annual Conestogo Lake Conservation Area Catch and Release Fishing Tournament on July 22.
Garden tour winner awarded a crystal vase
MOUNT FOREST — On July 22, the Town and Country Garden Tour was held by the Mount Forest Horticultural Society.
Police Beat: Attempted Abduction in Mapleton Township
Attempted abduction PERTH EAST – Police are investigating an attempted abduction just outside…
Aberfoyle Mill had number of uses over the years
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who passed away on Feb. 23, 2015.
Kinky Boots! set to land on theatre stage Entertainment
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment is urging theatre-goers to “Step into a dream where glamour is extreme” with the international smash-hit musical Kinky Boots!
Ballet Jörgen holding Nutcracker auditions; seeks dancers aged 8 to 17
GUELPH - Ballet Jörgen is returning to River Run Centre in December with two performances of The Nutcracker and once again is offering the opportunity for local dance students to perform with the professional dancers of Ballet Jörgen.
New barn quilt display in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – A new barn quilt display in front of Shantz’s Car Wash on Main Street in Palmerston is the result of a collaborative effort.
Reading Club wrapping up, but lots to do at libraries
The end of Summer Reading Club is in sight, but it’s not too late to sign up! The last day to submit your ballots for amazing prizes is Saturday, Aug. 19.
Local treasures at the Mapleton Farmer’s Market Block Party
MAPLETON - Stephanie Craig, right, of Tullamore Lavender Company (TLC), chats with a customer at the Mapleton Farmer’s Market Block Party on July 27.
British Farce Perfect Wedding onstage now at Schoolhouse Theatre
ST. JACOBS – Audiences have been saying “I DO!” to a bridal suite spectacle that is equal parts riotous comedy and touching love story with Perfect Wedding, Drayton Entertainment officials state.
Coming Home Festival coming Aug. 11-13
GRAND VALLEY — On Aug. 11 to 13, Amaranth will be hosting the Coming Home Festival, a three-day music and wellness retreat.
Summer youth production Harriston Town Hall Theatre
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production was staged from July 28 to 30 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Fergus Flippers swim away with SWORSA 2023 trophy
FERGUS — On July 22, the Fergus Flippers won at their final swim meet held at the Wilmot Recreation Complex in Baden.