PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you or someone in your family has a problem with gambling help is available. Gamblers Anonymous can provide help and hope. Call our 24 hour help line: 1-855-222-5542.
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PTSD Peer Support Group in Guelph for corrections workers, emergency dispatchers, first responders, military and veterans. For info see our Project Trauma Support website.
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Alcoholics Anonymous, if you want to drink, that’s your business but if you want to stop that’s ours. 1-888-695-9357.
Now until WED. May 18
Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium hosting a rain barrel and composter Spring Fundraiser. Pre-order your rain barrel or composter on-line or call 519-766-6066 for more information.
TUES. MAY. 17
Tuesday Take Out Lunch Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Dr, Elmira. 11:30 – 12:30pm. $12/meal. RSVP 519-669-2852.
WED. MAY. 18
Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
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General meeting at Arthur Legion 7pm. Nominations and elections. All RCL Branch 226 members are encouraged to attend.
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Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – weekly weigh in a support group for weight loss. Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen St E, Mount Forest (use entrance off back parking lot). Everyone welcome. First meeting is free. For more information, call Margie 519-323-4496.
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Harriston & District Horticultural Society Spring Flower show 7:30pm at Harriston Community Centre, 111 George St S. Guest speaker, door prizes and refreshments. Masks recommended. Everyone is welcome.
THURS. MAY. 19
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
FRI. MAY. 20
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
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Drayton Legion Br416, 15 Elm St, hosting euchre night at 7:30pm… light lunch provided. Cost $5.
FRI. MAY. 20 / SAT. MAY. 21
Arthur United Church Yard Sale 101 Tucker St, Arthur from 9am to 7pm on Friday and 8am to Noon on Saturday. Numerous items, clothing, toys, furniture, household & sporting goods.
SAT. MAY. 21
Belwood Lions Diabetes Toll Bridge. Belwood, north of bridge on Hwy 26 from 9am to 4pm. Traffic coin collection to raise money for Diabetes Awareness and Research. Volunteers encouraged to help.
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Arthur Horticultural plant sale at 200 Tucker St. from 9am to 1pm. Rain or shine. Proceeds go to McPherson Garden revitalization.
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Giant garage, bake and plant sale! 8am to Noon. St John’s Anglican church, 115 Main St, Rockwood.
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Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh is presenting the Traditional English Pantomime “Dick Whittington and His Cat”. Tickets are $10, cash only and can be purchased at Brighten Up, 67 Main St. Erin and Butchers Furniture, 110 Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh. Production running until June 5.
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Drayton Legion Br416 hosting Take-Out Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 8am to 10am. To order & to arrange a pick-up time, call 519-638-3324.
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Hillsburgh Garden Club annual plant sale at St Andrew’s Presbyterian church, 83 Trafalgar Rd Hillsburgh 8:30am to 1pm. Offering annuals, perennials, vegetables, hanging baskets & heirloom tomatoes. Cash only sale. We are accepting New memberships & we will have items for sale from our workshops.
MON. MAY. 23
GriefShare support Group, Mondays, Feb 21 to May 30, 2pm, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Info/Registration 519-843-3565 or email us. COVID protocols in place.
TUES. MAY. 24 / SAT. MAY. 28
Grand Valley Public Library large used Book Sale at 4 Amaranth St E, during Library hours. A large selection of fiction, non-fiction, DVD’s, books on CD’s, and children’s books. Call 519-928-5622 for more information.
WED. MAY. 25
Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
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Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – weekly weigh in a support group for weight loss. Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen St E, Mount Forest (use entrance off back parking lot). Everyone welcome. First meeting is free. For more information, call Margie 519-323-4496.
THURS. MAY. 26
Fergus / Elora Blood Donation Event at the Grandway, 7445 Wellington Rd 21, Elora, 1:30 to 7:30pm. Call 1-888-236-6283 or visit blood.ca to book an appointment.
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Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
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Palmerston United Church’s Take-Out Meat Loaf Dinner with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, bun & dessert. $20 adults, 1/2 price kids. Pick-ups from 4-6:30pm – Call to reserve your pick-up time 519-343-3620.
FRI. MAY. 27 / SAT. MAY. 28
CWDHS 45th Reunion Class of 1977. Friday night informal social at the Brew House on the Grand and Saturday dinner at the Fergus Legion. Watch for information posted locally.
FRI. MAY. 27
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
SAT. MAY. 28
Aberfoyle Farmers Market start of the 2022 season! 23 Brock Rd S, Puslinch. 8am to 1pm every Saturday, rain or shine.
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Duff’s Presbyterian church hosting Link Up with Duff’s event. Golf at 11am, euchre at 3pm and dinner at 6pm. For tickets or information call 519-763-0309 or 519-767-2462 to support Ukraine Relief.
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Mount Forest Horticultural Society plant sale held at Mount Forest Greenhouses parking lot, 460 Durham St E. 8am to 2pm.
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The Fergus Grand Theatre presents Tommy Youngsteen – The very best of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers 8pm. Tickets on sale now.
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Fergus Fibre Festival 9am to 4pm. St Andrew St W. (between Tower St and St David) Ontario farm yarn, roving and fleeces, fibre animal exhibits, yard Indie dyers, accessories makers. Artisan exhibits and demonstrations and food trucks.
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Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale at the stone house beside the Fergus Sportsplex 8-11am. Fergus Horticulture fundraiser, lots of perennial plants and shrubs at great prices!
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Elora Knox Presbyterian church hosting a Take-Out Picnic Dinner of ham, salads & desserts. Adult $15, Children under 12 $10. To order & arrange pick-up times at the church 51 Church St, Elora, call 519-846-0680.
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Pop-Up Donation station in Rockwood at Lions Waterside Park, Main St S at Bridge St. 11am to 3pm. We want to make it easier for you to donate items you no longer need to the Re-Store. Bring eligible items and receive a tax receipt.
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Re-Purpose Festival with the Guelph Tool Library at Guelph Re-Store, 300-104 Dawson Rd from 11am to 2pm. Free community recycling festival with a variety of community initiatives, live entertainment, BBQ, and workshops. Bring items to recycle.
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Grand Valley Lions 25th Duck Race Day in Hereward Park. Community breakfast 8 to 11am at the Community Centre, Air Cadets giant auction, Garden Club & Agricultural Society plant sale, live entertainment on the Lions stage starting at Noon and many more activities planned in the park. Duck race starts at 2pm.
SAT. MAY. 28 / SUN. MAY. 29
Belwood Lions Pike Derby and Walleye Tournament – catch and release. Register online pikederby.com or call 519-787-2383.
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Hello Sunshine, spring shopping extravaganza Artisan Market. Saturday 10am to 5pm & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville St, Elora. 3% of proceeds go to Canada – Ukraine Foundation.
SUN. MAY. 29
Fergus Pet-Valu Walk for Dog guides Noon at C.W. Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus. For more information & to register visit the walk for dog guides website.
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Mount Forest Pet-Valu Dog Guide Walk sponsored by the M.F. Lions at Bill Moody Lions Playground, Wellington St E and Newfoundland St. Registration start at 1pm, walk at 1:30. Pledge sheets are at M.F. Home Hardware and Hometown Boutique.
MON. MAY. 30
GriefShare support Group, Mondays, Feb 21 to May 30, 2pm, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Info/Registration 519-843-3565 or email us. COVID protocols in place.
TUES. MAY. 31
Fergus St Andrew’s Presbyterian church hosting a Drive-thru chicken dinner fundraiser. Tickets $20. 1/2 chicken dinner with dessert. Call 519-843-3565 to book your tickets.
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Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur annual meeting 1pm in the Cemetery chapel.
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The Grove Hubs webinar “Suicide Basics – what we know about suicide and suicidality” Online webinar 7 to 8:30pm. See website to register.
WED. JUN. 1
Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
THURS. JUN. 2
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
FRI. JUN. 3
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
FRI. JUN. 3 to SUN. JUN. 5
National Bowls Day Open House at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. Friday, June 3 – 7pm, Saturday June 4 – 10am, Sunday, June 5 – 2pm. Come out & try the fun, multi-generational sport of lawn bowling. We have certified Coaches and refreshments available. All you need to do is wear flat soled shoes.
SAT. JUN. 4
Elora Legion presents The Almost Hip. Doors open at 8pm, music start at 9pm. Tickets available at Elora Legion, advance sale or at the door. Call 519-846-9611.
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Guelph Suzuki School open house at Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St. 10am to Noon. Visit our annual Open House. Learn more about the Suzuki String School of Guelph’s music program. Participate in instrument demonstrations or attend student recitals.
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19th Annual Garden Festival hosted by Harriston & District Horticultural Society at Harriston Community Centre Pavilion 8am to 2pm. An event with 16 vendors providing a variety of gardening accessories, plants, and Master Gardeners to answer questions. A food booth & giant raffle.
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26th Scout Group Vendors Market at Kortright Hills Public school, 23 Ptarmigan Dr, Guelph. 10am to 3pm. Featuring many vendors with a stunning array of fabulous gift ideas for everyone! We are collecting used batteries, drop off at our Scouting table to be recycled. Free admission.
WED. JUN. 8
Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
THURS. JUN. 9
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
FRI. JUN. 10
Guelph Wellington Seniors Association hosting an Open House at Evergreen Community Centre, 683 Woolwich St, Guelph 9am to 4pm. See our website for more information.
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Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
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Drive Thru chicken BBQ at Trinity United Church Grand Valley. 1/2 chicken, potato, salad, roll & desert. $17ea. Pick up between 5 & 7pm. Advance tickets only. Call 519-928-3038 or 519-928-5675.
SAT. JUN. 11 / SUN. JUN. 12
Historical Automobile Society of Canada 43rd (almost) Annual Flea Market & Car Show. Gate opens at 8am at C.W. Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave, Fergus. Vendor registrations by June 3rd. Call 519-994-1838 for more information.
SUN. JUN. 12
Guelph Horticultural Society hosting annual Garden Tour from 1 to 5:30pm. Check website for more information and tickets.
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Minto Pride in the Park at Palmerston Heritage Lions Park & Pavilion, Main St Noon to 2pm. Join us for a celebration with family friendly activities, face painting, photo booth, train rides, food & craft vendors and a Pride March through the park.
TUES. JUN. 14
Royal City Quilters’ Guild monthly meeting (virtual), 7pm.
WED. JUN. 15
Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
THURS. JUN. 16
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
FRI. JUN. 17
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
SAT. JUN. 18
Guelph Handmade Market in the Park 9am to 3pm. Royal City Park, 139 Gordon St, Guelph. Join over 30 local handmade makers for our market in the park. Admission to market area is free.
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Grand opening of the Grand Valley splash pad, River St, Grand Valley. Ribbon cutting at 11:30am. Help us celebrate the Official opening. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served from Noon to 1pm. All are welcome!
WED. JUN. 22
Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
THURS. JUN. 23
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
FRI. JUN. 24
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
SUN. JUN. 26
Crown Cemetery Memorial Service at 2pm- All welcome! Service will be held under a tent, please bring your lawn chairs. For more information, contact Darlene Harrietha 519-822-0874.
TUES. JUN. 28
Drive-thru Strawberry supper at Monticello United Church 401247 Dufferin Rd 18, Grand Valley. From 4:30 -7:30. Adults $20 Children $10. Pre order before June 14. Phone Madeline 519-928-5613 or Johanna 519-925-1129. Cash only.
WED. JUN. 29
Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
THURS. JUN. 30
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
FRI. JUL. 1
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
SAT. JUL. 2
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs presents IGNITE from 3 to 11pm at the Grandway Events Centre, 7445 Wellington Rd 21, Elora. Join us for an exciting community event in support of youth mental health, featuring some of your favorite Canadian artists.
THURS. JUL. 7
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
SAT. JUL. 9 / SUN. JUL. 10
Elora Centre for the Arts & Creative Spark Workshop presents Creative Spark in the Yard at Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville St, Elora from 10am to 5pm both days. Over 50+ skilled Artisans & Makers showcasing and selling their work in the beautiful village of Elora. Find unique treasures and support the Elora Centre for the Arts.
THURS. JUL. 14
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
THURS. JUL. 21
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
THURS. JUL. 28
Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.