ELORA – The sound of happy voices resonated around Elora Christian School on May 25.
Get the dirt on dirt at new county museum exhibit
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives have a new exhibit opening that encourages visitors to get their hands dirty.
Getting to know 4-H in Drayton
DRAYTON – 4-H Members and friends came together last month on May 11 at the Drayton Ag Hall for an explore 4-H day.
Sunday shopping comes to Erin Farmers’ Market
ERIN – More than 20 farms and a variety of prepared food vendors and artisans are expected to bring their wares to the Erin Farmers’ Market this season.
Erin Garden Club hosts plant sale fundraiser
ERIN – Erin Garden Club members spent hours sprucing up McMillan Park garden beds last week, in anticipation of their popular plant sale fundraiser, held last Saturday, offering deals on annuals and perennials.
Preparation underway for 27th annual Children’s Farm and Home Farm Safety Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Waterloo Rural Women Planning Committee toured Riverline Dairy Farm near Baden in preparation for the 27th annual Children’s Farm and Home Farm Safety Day at the farm on June 1.
Reflections: Idolatry
What comes to mind when you think of idols? The first thing that comes to my mind is Exodus 32, where Aaron collects the golden earrings from the children of Israel and makes a golden calf for the children of Israel to worship.
Centre Wellington holding key projects open house
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is bringing its Connect CW concept to the public on one night, in one location, for all residents to meet with the staff and project team members on Centre Wellington’s major initiatives.
Minto council presents outstanding achievement awards
MINTO – Minto council presented outstanding achievement awards on May 21.
Guelph library book launch
GUELPH – Celebrate the achievements of local teens at the Guelph Public Library’s Teen ETCH Anthology Book Launch, on June 1 at 2pm.
Annual Heart and Stroke Fundraiser
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus hosts a Heart and Stroke Fundraiser every year.
Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale
FERGUS – On the morning of May 25, the Fergus and District Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale.
Arts by the Pond
HILLSBURGH – The official reveal of Hillsburgh woodworker and artist Jennifer McKinnon’s sculpture took place on the property of Wellington County’s Hillsburgh library branch on May 25.
First ever Trinkets, Toys and Collectables show
FERGUS – The first ever Trinkets, Toys and Collectables show put on by Shane Cloutier and Rob Dasilva was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on May 26.
Fergus gets a dose of fibre at annual festival
FERGUS – Those who braved the damp weather last Saturday were treated to displays of colourful yarns, wool and even a few animals, at the third annual Fergus Fibre Festival.