FERGUS – Indigenous people create crafts such as dream catchers, medicine bags and beaded earrings during Creative Circles here every other week.
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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.
A tangled web indeed
It would have been preferable to get into a conversation earlier, when the announcement was made, but deadlines get in the way of life.
Skipper
I’ve not seen the new Barbie movie, but I’m enjoying the hype around it. So much pink. So much nostalgia. So much Ryan Gosling.
Open mind: Benefits of nature, gardening
Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to get outside? Why you might feel better after a walk in the woods? Or how spending time in your garden leaves you feeling refreshed?
From broken to whole: Helene DeWitt offers hope in new book
FERGUS – Helene DeWitt has lived a life of abuse and fear, with a disability she didn’t understand – all of which left her feeling abandoned and unloved most of her life.
Put your garden on the ‘butterflyway’ by planting some pollinator favourites
WELLINGTON COUNTY – According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the dog days of summer are the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11.
Blue Bonnet Lassies hit road for summer competitions
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance travelled across Ontario to compete through the month of June.