CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of the Centre Wellington chapter of La Leche League Canada met June 8 for a picnic and fundraising walk at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, raising $400 for the not-for-profit.
Community partners relaunch campaign for drug poisoning memorial
GUELPH - Fundraising efforts have resumed toward a memorial in remembrance of community members whose lives have been lost to drug poisoning.
Elora Centre for the Arts is hosting summer concert series
ELORA - This summer, the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) is launching a concert series.
Canada Day festivities coming to Centre 2000 on June 30
ERIN – The Town of Erin is inviting residents to celebrate Canada Day at Centre 2000 on June 30.
Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwood art gala
ROCKWOOD – Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwood held an arts gala on June 18, with performances from 58 students in Grades 1 through 7, including the school choir and groups that danced and cartwheeled across the stage.
Farmers’ Market Box Series delivers local produce from county markets
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Customers don’t even have to go to the farmers’ market to be able to enjoy market wares, thanks to the Farmers’ Market Box Series from the County of Wellington’s Taste Real program.
Dog abandoned in outhouse adopted by foster family
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced that Cleo, a chihuahua found in deplorable condition, will be adopted by its foster home.
Erin Rotary supports youth mental health
ERIN - The Rotary Club of Erin partnered with Erin District High School on May 14 to deliver the first Minds Matter mental health and well-being event.
Orton hosts Canada Day BBQ and firework display
ORTON – The Orton Community Association is inviting residents to their annual Canada Day Chicken Dinner and Fireworks Display, on July 1.
Fergus man faces break-in, mischief, threat charges
LISTOWEL – A Fergus man faces several charges in connection with two break-ins and a damaged sign, all within three days.
Garden tour allows peek into stunning backyards
FERGUS – Lots of people came out for the Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour, on June 23.
Berry, beary good time had by all at annual Teddy Bear Picnic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Teddy bears of all colours and sizes, and numerous other stuffed animal friends, accompanied youngsters to the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic on June 22.
Drayton’s Canada Day event expands
DRAYTON – With live music, a bouncy castle, food trucks, face painting and fire trucks, Mapleton’s Canada Day celebration is set to have something for the whole family.
Highland Rugby hosts Club Day on June 22
FERGUS – Fergus’ Victoria Park was filled with activity throughout the day on June 22, as the Highland Rugby Club hosted its annual Club Day, which featured multiple matches for both junior and senior teams.
Sky-high entertainment at York Soaring open house
BELWOOD – First World War planes and glider rides were the focus as the York Soaring Association hosted an open house and fly-in on June 22.