Events for August 2010.
Women Certified Training
Did you know that 93% of buying decisions are made or influenced by women? While this may be true, many women have dreaded shopping for a new car principally because of the salespe...more
H4H BBQ at the Delta
Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre held a fundraising community BBQ for Habitat for Humanity in June. Hungry workers from the Research Park area dropped by to enjoy a free lunc...more
Zehrs 60th Anniversary Celebration
As part of Zehrs 60th Anniversary Celebrations across Ontario, Zehrs on Paisley Road hosted a pop culture party at the end of June, with an Anniversary Float outside the store outf...more
Harry Kihs State Farm Insurance Grand Opening
After 10 years at 160 Norfolk Street and 24 years in the insurance business, Harry Kihs Insurance Agency Ltd of State Farm insurance has moved its office to a new location. They in...more
St. John's Summer Fest
The two-day party on the grounds of St. John's Catholic School has a long tradition in the Grange & Victoria neighbourhood: parents who came as children are now bringing along thei...more
Shoppers Drug Mart Grand Opening
The Shoppers Drug Mart that was formerly located in Bullfrog Mall has moved into a brand new building just across the street at Eramosa & Stevenson. Pharmacist/owner Robert Chin an...more
Legion Donation Day
Each year, Guelph's Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234 presents donations raised through their Lottery Trust Fund to many local organizations. This year, recipients included the Guel...more
Local Food Fest
The Guelph Wellington Local Food Initiative, in partnership with the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, put together a wonderful free June event at Ignatius, called the Local Food Fest. Over ...more
Volunteers for Farbridge
Volunteers for the campaign to re-elect Karen Farbridge as mayor gathered at the Red Brick Café on Westmount in June to meet other members of the campaign team. After campaign cha...more
Creemore Springs Dinner for OPIRG
In late June, the Woolwich Arrow Pub and its sister restaurant, Borealis Grille and Bar, held their annual Creemore Springs River Restoration Dinner, which raises money for the Ont...more
Guelph Sirens for Life
Local police, fire, and emergency medical services once again participated in Canadian Blood Services’ annual Sirens for Life blood donor campaign, competing against one another ...more
Sally Wismer Retirement Reception
The Guelph Arts Council Board of Directors hosted a reception for Sally Wismer, who was retiring as Executive Director at the GAC after 22 years of tireless service building a stro...more
Grand Openings at Sunrise Therapeutic
In late June, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre hosted a Grand Opening of several new features at Sunrise. These included The Rotary Club of Guelph's Discovery Ponds; th...more
Catholic High School Commencement
There were some proud and memorable moments to share as the Catholic High Schools in Guelph & Wellington hosted their annual commencements at the Church of Our Lady in June. Many o...more
Canada Day at Riverside Park
Oh Canada! What a beautiful day! There was no shortage of fun things to do at Riverside Park on Canada Day. The action began at 11am and featured dog shows, pony rides & duck races...more
Canada Day at McCrae House
Canada Day celebrations at McCrae House offered numerous military displays and demonstrations, great musical entertainment, Highland and Irish dancing, outdoor games, and, of cours...more
Citizenship Ceremony
As part of the Canada Day festivities, the Guelph Citizenship Committee organized a citizenship ceremony for 130 new Canadians on the main stage at Riverside Park. The annual event...more
100th Anniversary of The Naval Service
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of founding of Canada's Navy, The Naval Service of Canada, by Sir Charles Kingsmill, our first Admiral, who grew up in Guelph. A celebration t...more
Canadian Cancer Society Guelph Branch Cheque
In early July, Accu-Link's Ann Haire and Truong Vo presented a cheque for over $1000 to the Canadian Cancer Society's Shawna Smith & Dave Jones. The money was raised as part of "Cu...more
Rotary's Dream Home Winner
Mayor Karen Farbridge drew the winning ticket from the drum for the Rotary Dream Home worth more than $543,000 in front of a record crowd at Riverside Park on Canada Day. The winne...more
