CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Jan. 15 the Belwood and District Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank with the help of community donations from events such as the club’s December 2024 breakfast with Santa.
Arts centre has ‘most successful’ holiday fundraiser
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is singing the praises of the community and the Skyline Group of Companies for helping the centre attain its most successful holiday campaign to date.
Minto Arts Gallery presents Country Horizons; opening night is Feb. 6
MINTO – The Minto Arts Gallery will be presenting a new show entitled Country Horizons that includes paintings by artist Vaghn Gillson.
Blessings to You Centre donates revenue to in-need organizations
MINTO – The Blessings to You Centre Palmerston donates its revenue to in-need community organizations.
The Elora Singers and the Vancouver Chamber Choir set to perform joint concert in Guelph
GUELPH – Community members are invited to come and experience two Juno-nominated choirs – The Elora Singers led by artistic director Mark Vuorinen and the Vancouver Chamber Choir with artistic director Kari Turunen as they perform a special program of choral music at the Basilica of Our Lady Immacu
Puslinch seeking feedback on proposed donation policy
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township has launched a community engagement survey on the municipality’s proposed donation policy on EngagePuslinch.ca.
Kat Florence ‘Icons’ series features Jann Arden, chef Ron McKinlay of Canoe
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Kat Florence Icons series event on Jan. 17, featured food by chef Ron McKinlay of Canoe restaurant in Toronto, and music by singer/songwriter Jann Arden.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts dance showcase
CENTRE WELLINGTON– The Rhapsody Dance Project, a dance team from Waterloo, came to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Jan. 17 to perform Ethereal: a Winter Showcase.
Aypa Power donates undisclosed sum to local United Way campaign
GUELPH – It seems a plea for additional support from the local United Way caught the attention of a company hoping to build a battery storage facility just outside Fergus.
100 Women Who Care donated over $10,000 to Aboyne Rural Hospice
CENTRE WELLINGTON – 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington donated $11,600 to the proposed Aboyne Rural Hospice (ARH) on Jan. 14.
Annual charity hockey game raises $2,000 for MRI+ Campaign
MINTO – Members of the Palmerston Firefighters Association took on the Wellington County OPP in an annual charity hockey game at Palmerston arena on Saturday night, and the clear winner was the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.
Erin seeks nominations for 2025 Shamrock Awards
ERIN – It’s that time of year again.
Elora Doggy Daycare pups welcome the cold
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The puppies at Elora Doggy Daycare seemed to enjoy the cold snap on Jan. 20, even if their owners did not.
Fergus Grand Theatre packed for Classic Troubadours Band performance
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Hamilton-based Classic Troubadours Band plays music from James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King and Joni Mitchell and others.
Alma Optimist Club donates $900 to Alma Public School
MAPLETON – The Alma Optimist Club presented Alma Public School with a $946 cheque, representing the proceeds from the barbecue the club hosted at the school.