WELLINGTON COUNTY — The Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers (CMC) 089 Guelph Chapter will be holding its inaugural Ride for Dementia on Sept. 23.
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Soupmakers prepare to face off at Sensational Soup-off
ELORA – Sensational Elora is getting with the times, updating its strategic plan, and acknowledging the diverse community that Centre Wellington has become. And along those lines, it is encouraging soups from all countries and cultures at its popular Sensational Soup-off event.
UGDSB trustee resigns; board welcomes new faces, lauds custodial/maintenance staff
GUELPH – Kids are settling back into routines with the new school year well underway, and the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) had its first meeting of the year on Sept. 12
Erin Rotary Club holds annual Feast of Hops fundraiser
ERIN — The Erin Rotary Club’s popular Feast of Hops fundraiser was held on Sept. 17 at the Erin Agricultural Society building.
MooreBand set to launch second concert series in local venues
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Popular local musical act MooreBand is set to launch its second annual concert series, with nine shows planned at six venues in five Wellington County communities.
Fergus holds 186th annual Fall Fair
FERGUS — The 186th annual Fergus Fall Fair was held the weekend of Sept. 15 to 17 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Saugeen Artist Guild members work on display at the Minto Arts Gallery
MINTO – The Minto Arts Council’s exhibit of work by members of the Saugeen Artist Guild at the Minto Arts Gallery from was officially opened at a reception on Sept. 6, with several members of the guild on hand. The show runs at the gallery, located on the top floor of the Harriston Library, until Se
‘Any Which Way You Can A-Thon’ fundraiser returns
WATERLOO — The Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society (WWDSS) will hold its 21st annual fundraising event on Sept. 24 in Waterloo Park.
Arts council, Windjammers partner for Groves charity concert
FERGUS – The Elora Fergus Arts Council is partnering with the Windjammers to host a charity concert to benefit the Groves Hospital Foundation.
Tribute to Neil Young show comes to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS — The Tribute to Neil Young show came to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 15.
Blue Bonnet Lassies have solid showing at WOHDA
GUELPH - Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance attended the Western Ontario Highland Dancers Association competition in Guelph on Sept. 16.
Elora Gorge Cinema screening rock documentary
ELORA - Canadian group Lowest of the Low has been together for over 30 years and the Gorge Cinema in Elora is one of five locations in Ontario to screen a documentary about the band.
Rush tribute band performs at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS — Rush tribute band 2112 performed on the Fergus Grand Theatre stage Sept. 16.
Guelph’s Improvisation Institute announces 24-hour Festival of Improvised Arts
GUELPH - The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) at the University of Guelph is thrilled to announce the fourth annual edition of their 24-hour festival of improvised arts: IF 2023.
A brief history of a local historian, author, octogenarian
FERGUS – Many longtime residents of Centre Wellington are familiar with Pat Mestern, a local historian with a passion for storytelling that is deeply rooted in her family’s past.