ELORA – The Elora Public Library hosted a two-session ceramic poppy workshop where guests could create poppies on Oct. 4 and paint them on Oct. 25.
Centre Wellington
“Hooves for Hospice” raises $10,000
FERGUS – The 8th annual “Hooves for Hospice” ride in support of Hospice Wellington raised $10,000. Thirty participants rode to raise funds on Oct. 18.
Wellington County museum services
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting two events to commemorate those who have fallen in battle, from the First World War to Afghanistan.
Salem kindergartners learn to bake at Geddes Street Market
ELORA – Salem Public School students in Tessa Heffernan’s kindergarten class got a behind-the-scenes look at preparing treats at the Geddes Street Market on Oct. 29.
Weapons change over time but soldiers still need courage
FERGUS – While the locations, cultures and weapons of war have changed since the First World War, the courage of soldiers has remained the same, said Bob Stubbings, historian for the Fergus Legion Branch 275.
Veteran Dave Goetz shares experience as UN Peacekeeper in Croatia
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Croatian War of Independence was a four-year conflict that may slip the mind of the average person.
Fergus Legion invites veterans to join Buddy Check program
FERGUS – Three Fergus Legion members have taken up the task of supporting veterans by hosting a social gathering called the Buddy Check program.
Sponsored
John Thomson and Son Furniture – still going strong!
Five generations! That is how long John Thomson and Son Furniture has been in business.
Annual Here4Hope event returns to continue suicide conversation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Every fall for the last six years, an event designed to engage community members in promoting life and opening conversations about suicide occurs in Centre Wellington.
Centre Wellington to use telephone, online voting in 2026
ELORA – Centre Wellington will use telephone and internet voting in the municipal election next October.