BELWOOD – Mimosa United Church is hosting an array of community events:
News
Alzheimer Society receives donation from Fergus Highland Rugby Club
FERGUS — The Highland Old Guys (HOGs) of the Fergus Highland Rugby Club recently donated $1,000 to the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington.
Portage Ontario hosts third annual ‘Freedom From Addiction Golf Classic’
ARISS — Portage Ontario and Richard Van Dyke with the Cooperators presented the third annual “Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic: A Day of Golf with a Purpose” on June 12 at Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.
Martial Arts students make big impact at Championships
GUELPH - Students from Guelph Family Martial Arts, coached by local residents and world champs Nathan and Sophie Skoufis, returned from the Ontario Provincial Martial Arts Championships
Credit Valley Conservation seeks input on new strategic plan
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is developing a new strategic plan that will guide the organization’s work from 2023 to 2027, while looking ahead to 2051. CVC is seeking input from the community to help shape the strategic plan.
Horse Day at the Erin Fairgrounds
ERIN – Horse Day Erin was a “big success,” organizers state.
Rockwood gained police village status 120 years ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Arthur Legion donates to Groves Memorial Community Hospital
ARTHUR - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 226 of Arthur presented Groves Memorial Community Hospital with $1,500 on May 17, as part of the Arthur Legion’s commitment to supporting the community. Branch 226 Secretary Linda Tremble, left and President Nancy Croft, right, present the cheques to Lori Ar
Growing good food grows healthy kids
FERGUS – Moms and moms-to-be learned about planting a vegetable garden at the monthly Mom2Mom program at the Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre last week.
Fergus garden tour, June 25, ready to wow
FERGUS – This year’s garden tour hosted by the Fergus and District Horticultural Society is set for June 25 from 12:30 to 4:30pm.
The New Canadian Curling Club delivers laughs while celebrating diversity
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment is offering “a hilarious and poignant comedy that celebrates the diverse tapestry of Canada” on stage next month.
The Musagetes Fund grants over $49,000 to local charitable art organizations
GUELPH — On May 24, the Guelph Community Foundation announced its Musagetes Fund recipients for this year.
Men’s Choir from the Netherlands performs in Elora
ELORA – Dutch residents and the “Dutch at heart” enjoyed some sounds of their home country on June 15 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora. A men’s ensemble from the fishing town of Urk, in the Netherlands, visited the area for a concert of song, piano and organ music.
Erin couple receives Landowner Stewardship Award from CVC
ERIN – On June 15, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hosted its “Friends of the Credit” event.
The first North Wellington Farmers Market of the year
MOUNT FOREST – The first Wellington North Farmers Market of the season was held on June 17 in Mount Forest.