GUELPH – Retired history teacher and finalist for the Governor General’s History Teaching Award, Joe Tersigni, is set to share a presentation on the war heroes from Guelph and why we should remember them.
Groves hospital celebrates donors
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Belwood Lions along with many other sponsors were invited to a semi-formal event on Oct. 17 to recognize the donations given for 2023-2024.
County museum hosts Remembrance events
ABOYNE – The County of Wellington is inviting the public to two events to honour the war contributions of local individuals.
Von SMART 30th anniversary fitness class
FERGUS – The Von SMART fitness program’s 30th anniversary fitness class was held at Melville United Church in Fergus on Oct. 17.
‘Food for Thought’ dinner returning to Mimosa Church
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Once again Mimosa Church is offering Food for Thought.
Erin students offered chance to be ‘Mayor for a Day’
ERIN – It’s an opportunity to see how local government works, shadow the mayor at a council meeting, and even make an impact in the community.
Learn about caring for elder trees at Ignatius Jesuit Centre event
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Guelph Tree Trust is inviting the public to witness the work that goes into preserving mature trees during a tree planting event at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre.
Free workshop on International Stress Awareness Day
GUELPH – The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at the University of Guelph will be marking International Stress Awareness Day on Nov. 6 with a special, free workshop for the public.
WHSS host their Heights Showdown
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s athletic council, along with phys-ed teachers Bridget Kosempel, Matt McFarlane and Rob Drost, organized the “Heights Showdown” on the school grounds on Oct. 3.
NDSS supports the Terry Fox Foundation
PALMERSTON– Norwell District High School students hold up a flag on Terry Fox Run day.
LongRun Farm hosts graduate show and open house
ERIN – LongRun Farm is hosting a graduate show and open house on Oct. 19 from 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Reflections
’What You Got’ Does the phrase “you don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone” ring a bell with you?
Letter: Harriston Minto Book Sale a success
Dear Editor: Thanks to those who donated books to and those who purchased books at the Harriston Minto Fall Fair book sale.
The Little Mermaid the Musical a hit at the Fergus Grand Theatre
Centre Wellington – Mavis Productions from Toronto presented The Little Mermaid the Musical to a nearly sold out audience for all five performances at the Fergus Grand Theatre Oct. 5 and 6.
Mapleton council presents $250 bursary for youth’s accomplishments
MAPLETON – Cole Amy won gold with Team Ontario in the Box Lacrosse Nationals U13 in Regina, Saskatchewan from Aug. 12 to 17.