ELORA – The Monster March event on Oct. 19 in Elora collected a car full of food and more than $396 in cash donations for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
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Clay & Cloth: Forest exhibition explores world of plants on land and under sea
ELORA – A new curated exhibition entitled Clay & Cloth by artists (and sisters) Annette and Gitte Hansen opens in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Oct. 31, with a reception planned for Nov. 3 at 2 pm.
Family Health Team offers free workshops in November
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has released its calendar of free workshops for November.
Palmerston Curling Club hosts open house
MINTO – The Palmerston Curling Club held their open house on Oct. 17 with a mix of first time players and experienced players attending.
Fergus church holds race for Haitian children
FERGUS – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus held its 22nd annual 5km fundraising run on Oct. 19.
Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy launches age well senior’s calendar
FERGUS – The Waterloo Wellington Older Adults Strategy (WWOAS) launched its 2025 Age Well seniors’ calendar at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre on Oct. 18.
Cody Shepperd golf tournament raises $36,300 for Grove Hubs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Oct. 20, 2017, Paul and Darcie Shepperd lost their son Cody to suicide.
Rockwood community and students to honour veterans with Nov. 11 service
ROCKWOOD – Local elementary school students and member of the community will gather to honour the contributions of veterans in a Remembrance Day service in the village on Nov. 11.
Wellington Catholic District School Board County Soccer Tournament’s championship winners
FERGUS – Maizie Lupal, in Grade 8 at St. Mary Catholic School in Elora, kicks the ball to a teammate in the Wellington Catholic District School Board County Soccer Tournament’s championship game this past Wednesday at Victoria Park in Fergus.
Arthur Community Centre hosts ninth edition of the Farm Toy Show
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Oct. 19 the Arthur Community Centre hosted the ninth annual edition of the Farm Toy Show.
Mapleton user fees, charges to increase Jan. 1
MAPLETON – User fees and charges for permits, animal control, site plan control, severances, facility rentals, water and wastewater, and other municipal services in Mapleton will be increasing on Jan. 1.
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra celebrating 10th anniversary at Legion
ELORA – The Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra (EVO) is set to mark its 10th anniversary with a night of live music at the Elora Legion.
Food security initiatives supported at Oak Tree Project finale event
GUELPH – A local program focused on tackling food insecurity is receiving a $20,000 boost from the Oak Tree Project.
Recuitment is now open for Class 21 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership program
GUELPH – The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is now accepting applications for Class 21 that begins in September 2025.
County celebrates Ontario Library Week Oct. 20 to 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s Ontario Public Library Week, and to celebrate the Wellington County Library is giving people the chance to win a free book.