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.
Vol 58 Issue 21
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.
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.
Community Foundation gives $25,000
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation handed out $25,000 in grants to local charities at a ceremony at the GrandWay Events Centre on May 8.
Hanover Community Players thank all who made Bare, Bear Bones a success
HANOVER – Hanover Community Players are offering “A big thank you to all of our audience members who took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.”
Local grief support organization builds capacity thanks to $140,500 OTF grant
KITCHENER – On May 8, Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR) announced it had strengthened its foundation for the future thanks to a $140,500 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Elora Centre for the Arts launches ‘$25 to Thrive’ fundraiser
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is calling on the community to help support its expansion project with a new fundraising initiative.
Guelph resident creates online shopping site for local businesses
GUELPH – Patti Mara has been a business coach for over 20 years and now it’s her own passion project being put to the test.
OPINION: Farmers, motorists urged to share the road
ONTARIO – Ontarians across the province are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend which has long unofficially marked the start of a year’s camping, cottaging and summer travel season.
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‘Gym Riot’ encourages physical activity, school spirit
MOUNT FOREST – Over 150 students were involved in the “Gym Riot” event at Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) in Mount Forest, where four teams competed in physical activities with the goal of winning the championship.
Township to hold final PIC on mobility plan
CENTRE WELLINGTON – If you’ve got something to say about the township’s trails and active transportation infrastructure, township officials are all ears.
Façade improvements coming to Arthur Barber Shop
KENILWORTH – The Arthur Barber Shop, which held its grand opening on Jan. 25, will be receiving some upgrades to its façade.
Police beat: OPP searching for man who committed indecent act
ROCKWOOD – Police are investigating after a man committed what police are calling “an indecent act” at Rockmosa Park on Sunday.