CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington has launched Project Ignite, which aims to provide youths and families with programmed activities designed to build essential life skills and promote community engagement.
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Farmers’ Market Family Day set for Aug. 16
PALMERSTON – Minto Farmers’ Market in partnership with the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is slated to host a Family Day event to promote local shopping and community engagement.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s annual youth production a hit
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s annual youth production, Wishing Good, ran from July 25 to 27 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Ontario Pirate Festival returns to Marden Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Ontario Pirate Festival on Aug. 2 brought hundreds to Marden Park in Guelph/Eramosa.
Museum screening Peace by Chocolate alongside immigration-themed exhibitions
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting a special movie night featuring Canadian film Peace by Chocolate.
OPINION: In a pivotal moment for Canadian history, collaboration across agriculture matters more than ever
HURON – For farm leaders, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual summer meeting is always a highlight on the calendar.
Have a special talent? Time to Just Play
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is gearing up for its fourth installment of Just Play, an open stage all-ages showcase, and has put out a call for participants.
Community partners join up to improve Elora Green Space
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Work has been ongoing in the Elora Green Space over the past several months, including art installations, new chairs and an overall enhancement of the space.
Youth Summer Market coming to Harriston Aug. 9
HARRISTON – The Minto Chamber of Commerce recently announced its inaugural Youth Summer Market, a community event dedicated to supporting and showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of local youth.
Palmerston Car and Truck Show to celebrate 20th year
PALMERSTON – Engines are revving up just in time for Palmerston’s 20th annual Car and Truck Show.
Palmerston community celebrates 150th birthday
PALMERSTON – Locals gathered over the long weekend to celebrate the Palmerston Homecoming 150 celebration.
Feast of Fibre third year a hit among local crafters
ERIN – The Feast of Fibre event in Erin was created by mother daughter duo Sandy, left and Hayley Reeves. The event’s third year was on Aug. 2 at the Erin Fairgrounds.
Police beat: Five charges
WELLINGTON NORTH - A Cambridge motorcyclist is facing five traffic charges after being pulled over on Highway 6 in Wellington North.
Rotary 7080 eClub supporting diversity and youth wellness
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The newest service club in Centre Wellington is a Rotary Club with mandates to support diversity and youth wellness.
Poser lass
I am not Scottish (apologies, naturally) and I’m not sure I can identify as a lass any longer either, but this weekend I will be among the masses celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Proudly so.