ELORA – What compels a person to spend much of their time bettering the community?
Elora Fergus Spring Open Studios: beauty inside and out
ELORA – Elora Fergus Spring Open Studios opened its doors on May 11 and 12.
Farmers market returns to Bissell Park with new zero-waste initiative
ELORA – The Elora Farmers Market held its second market of the season on May 11, and despite the weather, there was a big turnout to visit artisans, bakers, farmers and makers.
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club hosts spring open house
ELORA – Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club held its annual spring open house May 8 to 10, and club president and membership director Ev Robson was very happy with the turnout.
Sweet Patti’s Favourites: Patti Bird’s gift to family, community
ELORA – Jayne Cremasco’s sister Patti Bird was born on Cremasco’s 10th birthday.
Greer brings joy, celebration to downtown Fergus
FERGUS – The social scene in Fergus has grown a lot in the past several years, thanks in part to BIA members like Debb Greer.
Inclusive Connections: new program for adults with special needs available in Elora
ELORA – Centre Wellington recreation programmer Alicia Wysman looks forward to Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the newly renovated Jefferson Elora Community Centre.
Elora Festival’s 33rd Annual Giant Book Sale a success
ELORA – The Elora Festival’s Annual Giant Book Sale has raised over $1 million since it was first held in 1989, said volunteer Jan Durban, who handles communications for the event.
Hillsburgh Firefighters Association celebrates International Firefighters Day
HILLSBURGH – May 4 was International Firefighters Day and the Hillsburgh Firefighters Association celebrated with an open house and community pancake breakfast at Station 50 in Hillsburgh.
Township’s new Community Connect program focuses on resident engagement
ELORA – With Centre Wellington’s population expected to double by 2051, the 91Ѽ has adopted a new program, Community Connect.
Up and Running has expansion plans
GUELPH – Kelly Legge, executive director of Up and Running Guelph said that for her, “Up and Running is more than a walking or running program, it is a community that inspires, connects, and builds resilience.”
Nurses discuss their careers, community impact, changes over time
GUELPH – The Wellington Advertiser sat down with nurses Shannon, Wendy and Rita recently to talk about their demanding careers. And while all three nurses now feel they have found a work/life balance, it hasn’t always been that way.
National Nursing Week runs May 6 to 12
WELLINGTON COUNTY – National Nursing Week falls annually during the week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12.
Real-life cowgirl: Ontario High School Rodeo Association competitor Amber Gregson
HILLSBURGH – Ontario High School Rodeo Association (OHSRA), a division of National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), held its first event of the season in Clinton last weekend.
Miniature horses – bringing big joy to owners and fair goers
ERIN – This year marks the first time there will be a Mini Horse Show at the Erin Fall Fair. Chair of the show, Jen Ying, who cares for several minis at her farm – 2 Acres Hobby Farm in Ospringe – is excited about the event.