ABOYNE – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) held an update and project grants event at the Aboyne Hall in the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 20, announcing the foundation’s grant recipients.
Local distilleries part of Craft Gin Trail
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Craft Gin Trail opened on June 11, in time for World Gin Day.
St. James Anglican Church running Handmade Market
FERGUS – St. James Anglican Church is holding a Handmade Market, barbecue, and Silent Auction for Canada Day.
Medieval Faire returns to Fergus on July 23
FERGUS – The Medieval Faire will be back in Fergus for the first time since 2019, and there will be no shortage of things to do downtown on July 23, according to event organizer Debb Greer.
Roelie Katerberg named Mapleton’s Senior of the Year
MAPLETON – Drayton resident Roelie Katerberg has been named Mapleton Township’s Senior of the Year. She was given the award at a June 14 council meeting.
Arthur School of Art teams up with local students to paint village red, white
ARTHUR – Area students are bringing Canada’s colours to downtown Arthur and area ahead of the village’s 150th celebrations.
Scrapbook will preserve record of Arthur 150 celebrations
ARTHUR – With Arthur 150 celebrations fast approaching, Arthur native Dianne Macdonald is getting ready to make a 150 scrapbook, documenting the Canada Day weekend events.
Elora Soap Box Derby ready to race on July 1
ELORA – The Soap Box Derby is back to kick off Canada Day in Centre Wellington.
Monster Mash bash a successful fundraiser for Twilight Zoo creatures
Monster mash – Sensational Elora’s “Monster Mash: the midsummer version” was held at the…
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church held drive-thru dinner
Chicken dinner – A drive-thru chicken dinner event was held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church…
New flea market comes to Elora
Flea Market – A new flea market, known as the Elora Flea, had its opening on June 5 in the Geddes…
Donation supports Mount Forest Community Pantry
Donation day – Foodland Mount Forest donated $3,000 worth of soup made by The Raw Carrot Soup…
Fergus resident, Toronto artist release book
FERGUS – Kasandra Coleman wanted to send a message about the importance of inclusivity and friendship with her first children’s book Art Brings Friends Together.
Book release held for “If These Walls Could Speak: The Story of the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge”
Book launch – The book release for If These Walls Could Speak: The Story of the Wellington County…
Women’s Institute celebrates 125 years; Wellington- Halton Hills branch holding tea event
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) is celebrating its 125th anniversary.