GUELPH – The Guelph-Wellington Master Gardeners held their annual plant sale on May 17, drawing hundreds of plant shoppers to Harcourt United Church in Guelph.
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Aboyne Rural Hospice partners with Elora Centre for the Arts for Art of Support event
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts partnered with Aboyne Rural Hospice for a panel discussion called The Art of Support: Creative Pathways for Caregiving at the arts centre on May 4.
Belwood Lions hope to lure fishers to Pike and Walleye Derby, May 24 and 25
BELWOOD – If you enjoy fishing, you might enjoy the Pike and Walleye Derby hosted by the Belwood and District Lions Club at Belwood Lake.
Free workshops from EWFHT
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has another set of free workshops set for June.
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Celebrating mothering and fathering
Compass offering workshops during Mental Health Awareness Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Compass Community Services is offering two free community workshops focused on building everyday well-being and balance.
Guelph Humane Society hosting ‘tail-wagging’ fundraiser on June 8
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) largest outdoor fundraiser of the year is back.
Gardeners thrive in community
GUELPH – When we think of gardening, we often picture soil-stained hands, the satisfaction of homegrown tomatoes, or the quiet peace of tending to your favorite flowering perennials.
Wellington County Museum and Archives presents Refuge Canada exhibit, opens May 31
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) presents Refuge Canada, a powerful exhibition created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, opening on May 31.
Man charged after he tried to touch, urinate on people
GUELPH – A Guelph man was arrested after several witnesses reported he was exposing himself and attempting to urinate on strangers last Friday night.
Lions Clubs host Effective Speaking Contest
RICHMOND HILL – On May 3, the Multiple Districts A of Lions Club International held the annual Effective Speaking Contest in Richmond Hill, in both English and French.
Centre Wellington U11 Riverhawks field lacrosse team wins Ontario Lacrosse Association U11 C Provincial Championship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Centre Wellington U11 Riverhawks field lacrosse team brought home the Ontario Lacrosse Association U11 C Provincial Championship banner and gold medals on May 18 in Brampton.
Hanover theatre casting for School of Rock
HANOVER – Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck.
Panelists discuss anti-Palestinian racism, ‘weaponized anti-Semitism’ at school boards
GUELPH – A forum focussed on “Addressing Anti-Palestinian Racism in Our Schools” brought about 70 people to 10C Shared Space in Guelph on May 4.
Wellington museum honours students for ‘Outstanding Artistic Achievement’
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA), in partnership with the Elora Fergus Arts Council, is honouring six secondary school students from the Upper Grand District School Board for their submissions to Emerging Insights, a juried exhibition.