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Easter bunny visits the Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt
PALMERSTON – The Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt took place on April 19 in Palmerston. Pictured with the Easter Bunny is Paisley, left, and Aubree Streicher.
United Church celebrates 100 years: an in-depth look at Mimosa United Church
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and the Advertiser will be featuring local United churches/congregations throughout the year.
Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington needs new volunteers
NORTH WELLINGTON – “Any child that needs a mentor should have a mentor.”
Celebrating 40 years of The African Children’s Choir
DRAYTON – The African Children’s Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary during their Canadian Tour, “marking four decades of transforming lives through the power of music, education and hope,” officials state in a press release.
Conservation grant applications open
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Community groups and elementary schools can now apply for funding through the Community Conservation Grants program offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF).
Headwaters Art Gallery presents Dance of Light
ALTON – Headwaters Arts Gallery presents, Dance of Light, a two- member show featuring painters Alina Lloyd from Orangeville and Anne Schnurr from Guelph.
Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program
NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
Ignatius plant sale, Spring Field Day
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ignatius Farm is holding its Spring Field Day and Plant Sale on May 17 from 9am to 12:30pm.
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Holstein Drama Group present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
HOLSTEIN – “Dreams do come true!”
Long-term infrastructure project to begin May 5
WELLINGTON NORTH – Construction on Wellington Road 109, east of Highway 6 in Wellington North, is scheduled to begin on May 5.
Guelph Rowing Club welcomes community for 2025 season
GUELPH – Last year brought both big wins and losses to the Guelph Rowing Club (GRC). Now, the club is preparing for a busy spring and summer on Guelph Lake, including its Try Rowing Day.
Mount Forest Lions Club hosts Spring Craft Market
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club hosted a well attended Spring Craft Market at the Mount Forest District Sportsplex on April 12.
NDSS student wins gold at Regional Cosmetology Skills Competition
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS) student Kassey Irvin, left, stands beside NDSS cosmetology teacher Mrs. Cribbin after winning gold at the Regional Cosmetology Skills Competition on April 14.