FERGUS – The Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2 included floats from local churches, dance groups and businesses, followed by Santa Claus himself.
Arts & Entertainment
Fiddler Shane Cook to fiddle at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre will present Shane Cook and the Woodchippers on Dec. 1 at 8pm.
Fresh Perspectives photo exhibition opens at Guelph City Hall
GUELPH – Focus on Nature announced the opening of Fresh Perspectives, a new photography exhibit being presented at Guelph City Hall from Nov. 27 to Dec. 8.
Agit Pop comes to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS - One of Eric Goudie’s Presenting series Agit Pop gave a performance at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 16.
St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre to be renamed
ST. JACOBS – Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment, has announced the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre will be renamed the Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs in recognition of the sustained support of Henry and Grace Hildebrand.
Elora’s Santa Claus parade raises over $200 for food bank
ELORA - Crowds numbering in the thousands lined the streets of Elora on Nov. 25 for the annual Santa Claus Parade.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games holds annual AGM
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted its annual general meeting on Nov. 23.
St. Joseph Catholic School visits Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Grade 2 students from Mrs. Lloyd’s class at St. Joseph Catholic School visited the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 21.
Starlight Shopping in Elora
ELORA – Stores were open late recently for the annual Starlight Shopping on Nov. 16, 17, 23 and 24.
Artist displays self-portrait collection at New to You
FERGUS – While the COVID-19 pandemic may not have been an easy time for Peter Skoggard, productivity was not a problem.
Palmerston gets into the Holiday Spirit with Light Up the Park event
PALMERSTON – The holiday season kicked off in Palmerston Nov. 17 with its annual Light Up the Park event at Lions Heritage Park.
Erin students spend a day photographing graffiti
ERIN – Several Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students from Erin District High School spent the day exploring Toronto’s Graffiti Alley on Oct. 27.
Young dancer from Fergus to dance in the Nutcracker
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Ballet Jörgen will be returning to the River Run Centre in Guelph on Dec. 20 and 21 with performances of The Nutcracker.
Elora Community Theatre prepares to save Santa
FERGUS – Do you believe in Santa? Elora Community Theatre sure does and is showing its Christmas…
Dear Santa: Annual community play coming to Guelph Little Theatre
GUELPH – Guelph Little Theatre’s (GLT) annual community holiday play this year is Norm Foster’s Dear Santa.