GUELPH – Wellington Creates, a network of creatives and economic leaders interested in bringing film, music and television productions to Wellington County, is meeting at the Wellington County Library Hillsburgh Branch (9 Station Street) on June 15 from 6 to 8:30pm.
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Elora Centre for the Arts receives generous donation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On June 6, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $11,300 to the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Group offers information to help seniors with mental health
TORONTO – The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) has practical tools for older adults, their families, and health care providers to better support their mental well-being.
Stand United in Minto gathering celebrates diversity
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee welcome all to join them for an evening of celebration and to stand united against hate and discrimination on June 28, from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Saturday fire in Mount Forest not suspicious: deputy fire chief
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North Fire Services volunteer firefighters responded to a small fire on the Saugeen Trail near Martin Street around 7:13pm on June 10.
Raleway festival in Palmerston June 24
PALMERSTON – The All Aboard Palmerston committee encourages everyone to hop aboard and chug along for “Ales on the Rails” at the second annual Raleway Festival.
Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition at Minto Arts Gallery
MINTO – In collaboration with the Minto Arts Council, Norwell District Secondary School’s senior art class is hosting the Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition.
Art sale at Erin United Church
ERIN – Refugee Art Exhibition founder Kayra Martinez, left, with Erin Refugee Action Committee members Cathy Hansen, Colleen Hawes, Nora Savage and Barbara Harrison.
Knox Presbyterian Church hosts Pancake Breakfast
ELORA – On May 20 Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora dished out breakfast for a free will offering in the church basement.
Lotto Max win for Fergus resident
FERGUS – Catherine Sweeney of Fergus won $100,000 in the April 7 Lotto Max draw. Now retired from the health care industry, she says she is planning a family trip.
Farmers’ market strawberry social, maker’s market, Raleway Festival kick off summer in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is planning a day of events here to kick off the summer season on June 24.
Mapleton volunteer firefighters battle stubborn structure fire
MAPLETON – The Mapleton Fire Department responded to a fire at a farm and metal business on Sideroad 15, south of Wellington Road 8, at 11:58am on June 8 after a 911 call was placed by a passerby.
Townhouse block proposed along Jack’s Way in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – Developer Brad Wilson was back before Wellington North council recently regarding another residential development proposed in Mount Forest.
Inspirational centenarian teaches exercise class on his 100th birthday
GUELPH – On his 100th birthday Davy Wilson led a room full of seniors in a lively exercise class at Guelph Lake Commons.
Minto Pride in the Park event celebrates rural 2SLGBTQIA+ love
PALMERSTON – Minto Pride in the Park added a burst of colour to Palmerston Lions Heritage Park on Sunday – and grey skies and gentle rains didn’t deter over 150 people from showing up to celebrate.