Picture this: it’s the first real snowfall of the year. The air is crisp, the sky is quiet, and you’ve just stepped inside after shoveling the walk.
Celebrating public library week: open for possibility
Ontario Public Library Week runs from Oct. 19 to 25 and is a time to celebrate how important public libraries are in our communities.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hosts ‘All Clubs’ Day’ Sept. 27
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hosted “All Clubs’ Day” Sept. 27 from 12 to 3pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Clothes dryers can be a safety hazard if they’re not maintained, operated correctly
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department would like to remind all residents that the leading cause of dryer fires in homes is a lack maintenance.
Final weekend of Studio Art Tours
ELORA – Friends Susan, Lisa, and Lauren surround artist Nancy Ariss (third from left) in her Ariss Art Studio in the Elora Centre for the Arts on last year’s Studio Art Tour.
Monster Month returns to Centre Wellington
ELORA – The wait is over: Monster Month is here.
Local creators celebrated at Mount Forest Artisan Showcase
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North and its Cultural Roundtable hosted an Artisan Showcase at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Sept. 27.
Puslinch Tract to close for tree trimming
PUSLINCH – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will close Puslinch Tract (4343 Wellington Road 32) beginning Oct. 6, from 7am to 5pm, to complete hazardous tree removal throughout the property.
Ontario Magic Festival returns to Fergus on Oct. 4
FERGUS – The Ontario Magic Festival is set to return to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 4, with two shows that aim to celebrate the art of magic and the township’s historical connection to the craft.
Municipalities to receive $9 million in infrastructure funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government announced on Sept. 19 the county and its seven lower tier municipalities will be receiving close to $9 million in combined infrastructure funding.
Council extends no parking zone along Sammon Drive
ROCKWOOD – Council has voted to extend the no parking signage along the inside of the Sammon Drive bend southbound from Harris Street to Gagnon Place due to community complaints.
Harriston native Bernie Hale releases seven-song EP
HARRISTON – After a busy summer of performing and recording, Bernie Hale released his first EP this month.
Reflections
I need to say two things. First, Christ is magnificent! Second, today and in my world, the magnificence of Christ is unlocking my ability to see.
Project SEARCH to receive Changemaker of the Year Award
GUELPH – A school-to-work transition program at the University of Guelph (U of G) has been recognized as the Community Changemaker of the Year by March of Dimes Canada.
Down Syndrome Society hosting annual walk, roll event Sept. 28 at Waterloo Park
WATERLOO – The Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society’s annual fundraising walk/roll event is set to take place Sept. 28 at 1pm in Waterloo Park (picnic shelter at 90 Westmount Road North).