ERIN – Each June, communities across Ontario celebrate Recreation and Parks Month (RPM) to recognize the role that parks and recreation play in enhancing quality of life, Erin officials say.
Elora Community Theatre outdoor summer theatre series presents The Secret Garden
ELORA – Come for an open-air performance in the beautiful yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented on the pavilion stage by the Elora Community Theatre.
Erin Farmers’ Market reopens season on June 19
ERIN – Thursday June 19 will mark the official reopening of the Erin Farmers’ Market for its 13th season. The market will run from 3 to 6:30pm.
Retirement gathering held for Lori Woodham
MOOREFIELD – A retirement gathering was held on May 28 for Lori Woodham who has worked as a property manager, secretary and treasurer at the Maryborough Terrace in Moorefield for the past 20 years.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market moves to new location
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington North Farmers’ Market is gearing up for the 2025 season, which gets underway on June 14 at a new location.
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Mapleton reaches financial close on $41-million water, wastewater projects
MAPLETON – Financial close has been reached on a $41-million series of water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Mapleton.
Belwood Lodge and Camp prepares for season with spring cleaning
BELWOOD – The sun peeked out from behind grey clouds to greet volunteers who attended the annual Friends of Belwood Lodge Day on May 31.
Livestock industry symposium to address resilience and finding opportunity in change
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Resiliency and how to find opportunity in change is the theme of this year’s upcoming Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium.
Local lavender festival returns June 28; features workshops, live entertainment, artisan vendors, farm tours
WELLINGTON NORTH – The local Lavender Bloom Festival is set to return for its second year June 28 at Tullamore Lavender Co. near Arthur from 11am to 5pm.
Spinners, knitters and crocheters flock to Fergus Fibre Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Fibre Festival on May 31 on St. Andrew Street attracted knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers, and others curious about the event.
Centre Wellington held a key projects open house
FERGUS – Centre Wellington held a key projects open house at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on May 29 with good attendance from community members.
Castlemore Dental gives $14,000 in free dental services during ‘Doing Positive in my Backyard’ campaign
FERGUS – Castlemore Dental hosted its “Doing Positive in My Backyard” free dental care clinic in Fergus May 24 to 25.
Something to smile about: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign raises $191,000 for Children’s Foundation
GUELPH – Tim Hortons announced that a record-breaking $22.6 million was raised through the sales of Smile Cookies this year, supporting over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States.
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