Events for July 2009.
Spring Sprint
On a sunny morning in May, the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada held its annual Spring Sprint at the University of Guelph Arboretum featuring 2.5km and 5km routes for participants...more
Pets in the Park
This month we travel across town from our regular locale - The Hanlon Creek Conservation Area, aka "The Dog Park" - to Riverside Park, where the Guelph Humane Society held its annu...more
4-H Foundation Golf Tourney
A lengthy downpour couldn't dampen the spirits of the organizers & participants of the 9th Annual 4-H Ontario Foundation Golf Tournament and Banquet, held in late May at the Victor...more
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation BBQ
Over a noon hour in late May, in the Granbry Building parking lot at 130 Research Lane, employees from the Research Park, OMAFRA & the University of Guelph came together for the 4t...more
12 Film Screening & afterparty
Ed Video Media Arts Centre hosted Lester Alfonso and other Hot Pie artists for a screening of Alfonso's documentary film, "Twelve". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada & ...more
Yard Sale for the Cure
A huge yard sale was held at the RE/MAX office parking lot in downtown Rockwood on May30th, with all proceeds going to the fight against breast cancer. Yard Sale for the Cure is an...more
Art Show for Hospice
The Royal On Gordon seniors residence hosted an outdoor art show on a sunny Saturday in May. The exhibit featured the work of the talented artists of the West Hills Art Group, who ...more
Royal Canadian Legion Donations
Each year Guelph's Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234 presents donations from their Lottery Trust Fund to many local organizations. This year a total of $23,000 was donated to the Al...more
Sole Earth Apparel Anniversary
On a blustery Saturday afternoon in late May, the environmentally & ethically conscious clothing store, Sole Earth Apparel, celebrated its one-year anniversary by throwing a free c...more
Special Olympics
Over 400 young athletes came out to do their personal best at the annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day at St. James high school recently. Organized by the Wellington Catholi...more
Purina Walk for Dog Guides
On the last morning in May, deep in the heart of the University of Guelph's Arboretum, at least two dozen dogs and owners participated in the annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides. The...more
Stations of the Cosmos
As part of a Land Blessing Ceremony at the Ignatius Centre, 'The Stations of the Cosmos' was officially opened to the public on the last day in May. The new outdoor display consist...more
Stone Lodge's World Cruise
As part of its 'Celebrating Seniors' annual fundraising initiative, the local community was invited to Stone Lodge Retirement Residence, on Cole Road, for their 'Musical Trip Aroun...more
Spark of Brilliance: H2O9
Spark of Brilliance hosted a fundraiser at the Guelph Youth Music Centre in June with the help of the Guelph International Resource Centre (GIRC), who generously donated 4 rain bar...more
RBC Free PD Day Swim
Over the past school year RBC has been gracious enough (for parents and children alike) to sponsor their "RBC PD Day Free Swims" at the West End Community Centre, enabling families...more
Habitat for Humanity Homes Groundbreaking Ceremony
On June 6th Habitat for Humanity Wellington County (HFHWC) celebrated the start of construction of two more homes, this time on Johnston Street in Guelph. One of the two semi-detac...more
G&DREB Golf Tournament
The golfers were rearing to go at the shotgun start of the annual Guelph & District Real Estate Board Golf Tourney. The weather was perfect for a great day on the course at Ariss V...more
Teddy Bear Picnic & BBQ
The West Willow Woods Neighbourhood Group held their Teddy Bear Picnic in early June, and it was a resounding success! The event saw families from all over the neighbourhood come t...more
Shakespeare Arms Charity Car Wash
The Shakespeare Arms in Campus Estates Plaza held a charity car wash & BBQ for their friend Rob Garrity in June. Rob has been diagnosed with Myelofibrosis, a rare and terminal bone...more
