MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club is one of many in a global network of 47,000 clubs with more than 1.4 million volunteers supporting global and local causes.
Community News
Museum and archives peering back through 85 years of Mount Forest Lions Club history
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club “is always a club that looks forward,” says Kate Rowley of the Mount Forest Museum and Archives.
Mount Forest Lions popular spots
POPULAR SPOT– Lion Merv Weber Playground at Hutchison Park, at Queen and Birmingham Streets.
Charity quilting in Harriston
Charity quilting – The ladies of Harriston United Church put together over 90 quilts to send overseas to assist refugees.
Ms-Beauty set to open doors in new downtown Harriston location
HARRISTON – After nearly a dozen years in business locally, Ms-Beauty Med+Salon, Spa, Laser and Foot Care Clinic has opened in a spacious new downtown location here.
Council proclaims May ‘Mount Forest Lions Club Month’
KENILWORTH – Wellington North councillor Sherry Burke said it was her honour to officially proclaim May 2023 as “Mount Forest Lions Club Month.”
Public invited to awards reception for Minto Arts council juried art show
MINTO – The Minto Arts Council’s 2023 Juried Art Show is an annual event in the Town of Minto.
‘It’s only going to get better’: spring craft market makes for popular Mount Forest event under Lions Club leadership
MOUNT FOREST – More than 400 people wound their way past over 60 vendor tables stocked with everything from rare rocks to handmade soaps at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Saturday.
Think Minto First program surpasses $121,000 in sales
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce’s “Think Minto First” fundraising program, launched in 2015 to promote and support local businesses while raising funds for groups and organizations, has exceeded $121,000 in gift certificate sales since 2017.
Free eye exams offered through Clifford Rotary and Clifford Country Store
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Club, in partnership with Clifford Country Store, is hosting an eye clinic on May 9 and 10 at the Clifford Community Hall. This clinic is open to all residents of Minto.
‘Think Minto First’ gift cards provided to those in need through donations from community Christmas Dinner
MINTO – Organizers of the Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner have found another way to give back to the community.
Spring into active lifestyle – tips to keep you moving
The average adult in North America spends more than eight hours a day sitting, reclining or lying down.
Plant sale in support of Cancer Patient Services
Pansy sale – Cancer Patient Services pansy sale coordinator Shirley Richardson is shown with a family that came to the Mount Forest Greenhouse on April 21 for the event.
Mental health, drug awareness discussion at Crown Harriston
HARRISTON – The Crown Harriston Cultural Centre and Tailored Films are hosting an awareness event to promote mental health and drug awareness on May 7.
Bonny McDougall named Senior of the Year in Wellington North
ARTHUR - Bonny McDougall was awarded Wellington North's 2023 Senior of the Year before roughly 200 residents and volunteers at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on April 21.