ELORA– About 30 families participated in the Elora Cooperative Pre-school’s annual fundraising Trike-A-Thon on Sept. 23, raising over $3,000.
Community
Celebratory luncheon held in Elora to honour Benham family
ELORA – On Sept. 12, B55 Feeding the Soul Community Luncheon welcomed Benny and Susan Benham and their daughter Alicia to a celebratory lunch in their honour.
Green Lanes hosts Safe Cycling event at James McQueen Public School
FERGUS – It was all smiles at the Green Lanes event on Sept. 16 at James McQueen Public School.
Elora Flea is the bees knees – crafters, foodies come out in droves
ELORA — Four times a year and at Christmas time local artisans and others get together behind the Geddes Street Market in Elora to display their wares. Here are photos from Sept. 3.
Alma Optimist Club hosts classic car and truck show
ALMA – The Alma Community Centre parking lot was overflowing with classic cars and trucks on Aug. 26
Fergus Scottish Festival draws crowds seeking all things Scottish
FERGUS – Preliminary numbers indicate some 23,000 people attended the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games over the Aug. 11 to 13 weekend.
Unveiling the spirit of tradition and competition: Fergus Scottish Festival
FERGUS – The grounds at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex are set to welcome an expected 26,000 people Aug. 11 to 13 for the 78th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
Free evening of music in Templin Gardens every Wednesday
FERGUS – The Fergus BIA sponsors Twilight at Templin, an evening of free music in Templin Gardens every Wednesday.
Guelph Tool Library’s Circular Store thrift store will remain open another year
GUELPH - The Guelph Tool Library, a member-based lending library with over 1500 tools and appliances, has found success in their Circular Store Pilot Program and is excited to extend the program for another year.
Elora Driveway Market raises funds to support Grove Youth Hub
ELORA – Jodi Bird organized the second annual Driveway Market, which featured items for sale by local craftspeople, thrifters and artists.
Dominion Day Celebrations take place in downtown Elora and at Bissell Park
ELORA - Locals and visitors headed to town in droves for this year's Dominion Day celebrations.
Celebrating Canada Day at Puslinch Community Centre
PUSLINCH - Canada Day celebrations at the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfyoyle kicked off at 9am.
Fergus residents celebrate Canada Day at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS - The grounds behind the Fergus Sportsplex were teeming with excitement over the weekend.
Neighbourhood celebrates Pierpoint Park on June 24
FERGUS – About 40 people were on hand at Pierpoint Park last Saturday for a celebration of the “significance and uniqueness” of the parkland to the local community.
Knox Presbyterian Church hosts Pancake Breakfast
ELORA – On May 20 Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora dished out breakfast for a free will offering in the church basement.