CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington District High School Junior Boys basketball team defeated Centennial 62-17 on Nov. 28 in Fergus.
The Velveteen Rabbit follows Santa to the Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wear your PJ’s, bring your favourite stuffed toy, and come to downtown Fergus on Dec. 7 for the Fergus Santa Claus Parade.
Student art show at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Grade 9 artist Isla Main poses with her still life piece at the opening of the Centre Wellington High Schools “Still Life in a Busy World” art show at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Nov. 26.
Shoppers flock to Christmas market at county museum
ABOYNE – The theme of the fourth annual Christmas Market was ‘all locally made’ and about 70 local makers came out to show and sell their work.
Mapleton 4-H Club participates in “show your 4-H colour” day
MAPLETON – Members of the Mapleton 4-H Club participated in a “Show your 4-H colour” day by wearing green to their Nov. 4 meeting.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate to Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 28, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $12,500 to the Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation.
One-woman show on regenerative farming comes to Rockwood, Eden Mills, Guelph
GUELPH – As part of a national tour, long-time Gueph/Eramosa resident Dale Colleen Hamilton will be performing her one-woman show about regenerative farming and climate solutions in Guelph, Rockwood and Eden Mills.
My Main Street funding will help with ‘Lighting up Fergus’ project
FERGUS – Downtown Fergus will get a “light” touch this winter thanks to an $88,500 grant from My Main Street Community Activator, an initiative of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
South Hanlon to be closed overnight Friday
GUELPH – Drivers who regularly make the southern part of the Hanlon Expressway part of their travels may have to find an alternate route on Friday night.
Elora Singers get in Christmas spirit with concerts, gift ideas
ELORA – If you’re thinking about Christmas, think about the Elora Singers.
Fergus resident collecting Pennies for Poverty
FERGUS – Fergus resident Randy Vaine has been collecting pennies for several months – a campaign he calls Pennies for Poverty.
Gift of Home event supports Wyndham House efforts to end youth homelessness
GUELPH – Celebrating the holiday season will help give young people a safe place to live when the Gift of Home event returns on Nov. 30.
Puslinch Santa Claus parade brought rain and shine
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch put on its Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 24 thanks to the participation of many individuals and community groups.
Open Mind: Am I an imposter?
When I won an award for programming, somehow I felt more disappointed than proud. I felt as though I didn’t deserve it.
Gift hunters, book lovers flock to Elora Festival Christmas sale
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With more donated books than they could handle, the Elora Festival decided to host a second used book sale this year on Nov. 24 at the Fergus Legion.